More than 20 names have been submitted for the rechristening of Stow Lake. When I look through the list, I have to admit I don’t see many I love. I’m realizing how hard it is to name a place in a meaningful way. Not to be churlish but do Dianne Feinstein, long-time park superintendent John McLaren or anti-slavery author Harriet Beecher Stowe really need more recognition? We already have a Dianne Feinstein Elementary School, and McLaren Park, McLaren Lodge and who knows how many places honoring this more honorable Stowe.
I think simply Heron Lake would be nice, because the night herons are also still around -- though, since they're shy, you have to look harder for them. But given the choices, I'll go with Blue Heron Lake.
Thank you for this! I agree with you wholeheartedly that it should be named after an animal. I am voting and I vote for Blue Heron Lake. A tribute to the actual residents, and besides, Blue Heron is a beautiful name. Second runner-up IMO is Turtle Lake.
What a treat to witness this renaming, I hope you follow up with the final result!
I think simply Heron Lake would be nice, because the night herons are also still around -- though, since they're shy, you have to look harder for them. But given the choices, I'll go with Blue Heron Lake.
Thank you for this! I agree with you wholeheartedly that it should be named after an animal. I am voting and I vote for Blue Heron Lake. A tribute to the actual residents, and besides, Blue Heron is a beautiful name. Second runner-up IMO is Turtle Lake.
About "Nessie"?
Thanks for sharing thoughts on this. Inspired me to vote on a name. That doesn't include the names of any humans.