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Bear’s Ears Information Panel June 25th at 5pm EDGE OF MORNING: Native Voices Speak for the Bears Ears
Moroni Benally mediates a panel discussion, with Jacqueline Keeler, the book’s editor, and two of the book’s contributors
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JACQUELINE KEELER is a Navajo/Dakota writer who lives in Portland, Oregon. She is cofounder of Eradicating Offensive Native Mascotry, which seeks to end the use of racial groups as mascots, as well as the use of other stereotypical representations in popular culture.
MORONI BENALLY is originally from Sweetwater, Ariz., is Naashaashi (Tewa Clan), born for Bit'ahnii (Within-His-Cover People Clan). He was the secretarytreasurer to ToLikan Chapter. He is a professor at Evergreen State College in Olympia, Wash., teaching public policy.
REGINA LOPEZ-WHITESKUNK is the co-chair of the Bears Ears Intertribal Coalition and Councilwoman of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. She has testified before the House Natural Resources Commitee on behalf of her tribe. Her grandmother, Stella, grew up in the Bears Ears area but was forced into a boarding school.
KIMBALL BIGHORSE studied Symbolic Systems at Stanford University. Bighorse and his siblings grew up in Utah, Santa Cruz California, and Albuquerque. He currently works at Cornell University Law School.
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have been a stained glass artist for a very long time but I don’t think much of it was my doing at all. There has been a series of glass fairies who have created this path for me. Thirty years ago I took a stained glass class from a charmer who went by the name of “Kirk” (not his real name) He was adorable and a good teacher and I knew from the first cut I would always be building windows. A few months later, I felt I couldn’t progress without a piece of equipment that was beyond my means. A mysterious man named Norris who was a roadie for Commander Codie decided I was his wife in a previous life and sent me a wonderful diamond grinder in the mail. Yep, that’s how it happened. I was in business. I packed up my tools and my fresh geology degree and moved from Wisconsin to Utah—to my Aunt Greta and Uncle John and CATALYST. The moment I arrived, Greta asked me, “If you could do anything, what would it be?” She took me straight down to Creative Glass Studio with Dan, Paul and Ben. I don’t know how I got that job but they taught me so much. Then there was Willy, Jenkyn and Cathleen. But mostly there has been Pilar. She always tells me I am a “great artist” which of course I am not, but if Pilar tells you something you go with it. “You must do your art every day!” she teaches.
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And somehow we arrive, Pilar and I, at our 25th year of friendship, support and encouragement. As we wrap up the June issue, I know I’d better get back to my workbench. There are windows to build and my friends are asking about Art in Pilar’s Garden. It is a private event but Facebook me and I can fill you in. Polly’s stained glass can be seen in the CATALYST office and at artist Pilar Pobil’s house. Polly Plummer Mottonen has been art director of CATALYST for 26 years. Reach her at POLLY@CATALYSTMAGAZINE.NET.
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THE DIVINE SISTERMISTERS OF UTAH COUNTY ANDREA SMARDON A story of unexpected conversions from missionary to drag queen. YOGA: THE WISDOM OF HUMILITY CHARLOTTE BELL Remember that no one path or school has a monopoly on the truth.
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A THOUGHT AND PICTURE FOR CONTEMPLATION ERIN GEESAMAN
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METAPHORS SUZANNE WAGNER This month we begin a cycle that I call “revelation of undeniable truth.”
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URBAN ALMANAC A. ZUMWALT, G. DEJONG, D. OLSON Nature, folklore, recipes, home remedies, history, inspiration and other small oddities.
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Introvert envy
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How to pass as one of us BY DENNIS HINKAMP
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consider myself more of a trend observer than a trendsetter. Trending lately seems to be chorizo, which is available at Maverick and as a new Spam (the meat-ish product, not the internet) flavor so you know it must be good. Also trending is chipotle-flavored everything including a restaurant-ish place by the same name. The third and most personally annoying trend is introvert envy. There are more than 15 legitimate books on introverts that show up on an Internet search including, of course, How to be an Introvert for Dummies. Come to think of it, dummies are probably also trending because they have their own section in the bookstore and two branches of the government now. Anyway, as a lifelong quiet, shy, weird, stand-offish, introvert guy I am extremely annoyed in my quiet way. Everyone wants to claim to be partially introverted now that it is sort of cool and desirable in the workplace. Being an introvert was something my fellow intros and I held onto tightly as something that made us unique; even if painfully so. That’s why we need to be entrepreneurial and start instructing the screeching extroverts how to pass as introverts in their job interviews. Let me give you a few introductory lessons: The 10 foot rule: There is some arcane business trope that says if a customer, swimmer or pedestrian comes within 10 feet of you, you have to engage them. By engage I mean asking some rhetorical question such as “how’s it going?” or “can I help you?” If you want to pass as an introvert you need to learn to anticipate your path and circle
around sales and service people. Failing that, just pretend to be looking at your phone so you don’t have to interact; this is believable in most situations. Carpooling: What sounds like a fun road trip to extroverts sounds like mobile water boarding to introverts. If you want to pass for introverted you need to come up with excuses why you need to just “meet you there” even if it is a 500-mile trip. Alluding to contagious diseases usually works or you can go with the more mundane “I have to make some other stops along the way.” Pretend to listen to people: This will drive extroverts to head explosion, but you need to at least feign listening to people before you jump in with your super awesome opinion. It will also be more convincing if you throw in real questions. Try replacing “how’s it going?” with “Do you think that genetic editing will save or destroy the world?” Alternately replace “what are you doing this weekend?” with “how do you think climate change will impact lawn mower sales?” Eschew collaborative workspaces: I honestly don’t think these work for anyone; they are just a cost-cutting ploy by building designers who will never have to work in the buildings they design. “Hey if we eliminate several of these walls and doors we can sell it as “collaborative.” Similar to the vanpool scenario you can claim to have clinical claustrophobia and/or Tourretes syndrome. I could tell you more but that might keep you from purchasing my entire course—Seven Steps to Pretending to be an Introvert. ◆ Dennis Hinkamp wishes all extroverts well in their conversion process.
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MONKEY KING: Hero is Back
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Winner: 2015–Golden Rooster Award for Best Animated Feature
Presented in partnership with UMOCA. Official Selection: 2017 FIGRA Film Festival
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Wednesday | June 14 | 7pm UMOCA 20 S West Temple, SLC
Exploration of the refugee system Released from a 500-year curse, the Monkey King (Jackie Chan) must defend and its failures that can keep people trapped and stateless for decades. a village from the evil Mountain Lord.
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THE TRANS LIST
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THE OUT LIST
Sunday | June 4 | 2pm The City Library 210 E 400 S, SLC
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BEING 17
When his mother takes in a bully whose own mother is ill, Damien must learn to live with the boy who terrorized him. Official Selection: 2016 Damn These Heels Film Festival
Thursday | June 15 | 7pm The City Library 210 E 400 S, SLC
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THE SETTLERS
ABACUS: Small Enough to Jail An exploration of the origins, the Incredible saga of the small financial firm current state, and impact of the Israeli Abacus - the only company criminally settlements in the West Bank. indicted after the 2008 mortgage crisis. Official Selection: 2016 Sundance Film Festival, 2016 IDFA Festival Q&A with director
Tuesday | June 6 | 7pm The City Library 210 E 400 S , SLC
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LOVING
Official Selection: 2016 Toronto International Film Festival Skype Q&A with director
Tuesday | June 20 | 7pm The City Library 210 E 400 S, SLC
THE REAGAN SHOW
The story of Richard and Mildred Loving, Explores through archival footage how an interracial couple whose relationship Ronald Reagan redefined the look and led to the US Supreme Court. feel of what it means to be the POTUS. Monday | June 12 | 7pm The City Library 210 E 400 S, SLC
Nominated: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role–2017 Academy Awards Post-film discussion
Tuesday | June 27 | 7pm The City Library 210 E 400 S, SLC
NOTES ON BLINDNESS
NO MAN’S LAND
After becoming blind John Hull began keeping an audio diary, documenting his journey into ‘a world beyond sight’.
Official Selection - 2017 Tribeca Film Festival
A fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at the armed standoff at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon in 2016.
Presented in partnership with Natural History Museum Official Selection - 2017 Tribeca Film Festival of Utah and The City Library. Q&A with Post-film Wednesday | June 28 | 7pm Director discussion
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STEPHENTRIMBLE.NET Will Bears Ears disappear into the clouds — a national monument only briefly, now to be diminished or denied by short-sighted political leaders? —Stephen Trimble n a colonial enterprise, profitability is the (ID), Canyons of the Ancients (CO), and Basin & and clicking “Search,” or by mail to Monument Review, MS-1530, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street measure by which all endeavors and even Range and Gold Butte (NV). In May, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke was NW., Washington, DC 20240. the people and the land itself are valued. In Dakota culture, it was our relationships that given a Potemkin tour of Bears Ears by a group were the focus and considered the source of largely made up of Utah politicians associated wealth, life and ultimately, true humanity. – with the so-called “Transfer of Public Lands’ Artists celebrate Bears Ears Donald Trump may hate Bears Ears, but Jacqueline Keeler in “Edge of Morning: Native movement which advocates turning over federal public lands to state or county manage- artists and writers in Utah are inspired by our Voices Speak for the Bears Ears.” ment. Although Zinke claims that he has made new national monument. Torrey House Press no decision regarding Bears Ears, Utah politi- has just released two anthologies celebrating Trump puts national Bears Ears: Red Rock Stories: Three Generations of cians are telling a different story. Phil Lyman, the San Juan County commis- Writers Speak on Behalf of Utah’s Public Lands, a monuments under attack trade edition of an artists’ chapbook that was On April 26, President Trump signed Execu- sioner convicted of trespassing and conspiracy delivered to every member of the U.S. congress tive Order 13792 calling for a “review” of all na- for leading an illegal off-road vehicle ride in Relast June; and Edge of Morning: Native Voices capture Canyon, has said that Zinke promised tional monuments that have been designated Speak for the Bears Ears, featuring essays and to rescind Bears Ears, while Senator Mike Lee under the Antiquities Act since 1996 with an poetry by Native Americans about the sacred (R-UT) has been posting messages on his Faceexplicit agenda of downsizing or rescinding Bears Ears landscape. book page boasting of his confidence that National Monument status. Meanwhile, Repertory Dance Theatre has Bears Ears will be rescinded. The review, which was instigated at the recommissioned a new Bears Ears-inspired work The 1906 Antiquities Act that allows presiquest of Utah Senator Orrin Hatch, allowed a from Zvi Gotheiner. Dancers from RDT and Zvishort 45 days to conduct a review of Bears Ears dents to declare national monuments was Dance have toured the Bears Ears region for signed into law by Theodore Roosevelt in order National Monument (ended on May 27); 120 artistic inspiration. Sacred Lands/Sacred Waters to protect archaeological sites from looting. days are allotted for public comment on the Four out of Utah’s “Mighty 5” national parks will premiere in October 2017. other 26 national monuments initially targeted At Bison Bison Candy Shop you can buy a began as national monuments including Zion, for review. commemorative enamel pin, and Utah Diné Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef and Arches. In Utah, Bears Ears and Grand-Staircase EsBikéyah has a spectacular new Bears Ears calante National Monuments are targeted,. Bears Ears Comment period is already over. Public composter with artwork by C.D. Cross of Retro Across state lines, national monuments near ments on other national monuments are due by July 10, Ranger Graphics. 2017. Submit written comments online at WWW.REGULAUtah include Vermillion Cliffs and Grand TIONS.GOV by entering “DOI-2017-0002” in the Search bar Torrey House Press: TORREYHOUSE.ORG/; Canyon-Parashant (AZ), Craters of the Moon
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Recapture Canyon (sort of) closed to ATVs San Juan County can have an off-road vehicle trail, just not in the bottom of Recapture Canyon. In 2014, after BLM closed an illegally constructed trail to motor vehicles, San Juan County Commissioner Phil Lyman (apparently fired up by anti-government supporters of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy) led a protest ride in Recapture Canyon resulting in his conviction for conspiracy and trespass. In April the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) denied a request from the County to make the illegal trail permanent, but approved an alternate trail plan that avoids the ecologically sensitive canyon bottom and fragile archeological sites. Recapture canyon remains open for hiking and horseback riding. EPLANNING.BLM.GOV
Nuke repository back from the dead? In 2012 President Obama shut down plans to build a high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain in Nevada, but President Trump’s proposed 2018 budget includes “$120 million to restart licensing activities for the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository and initiate a robust interim storage program.” That’s a drop in the bucket for a multi-billion dollar project, but nonetheless on April 26, the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing on a bill to revive the Yucca Mountain project. Over strong objections from the state of Nevada, the 1982 Nuclear Waste Policy Act designated Yucca Mountain, Nevada as the site for the first national high-level nuclear waste repository (Utah dodged a bullet since a site near Canyonlands National Park was also under consideration). Repre-
sentative Dina Titus (D-NV-1) spoke at the hearing calling Yucca Mountain a “failed project” and an “illusion of a solution.” The Yucca Mountain facility would need to perform for at least one million years, but the area is geologically unstable, and Titus concluded, “Geologically, Yucca Mountain is not the solution to our radioactive waste problems, no matter how much money might be spent.”
Outdoor recreation is a job creator More Americas are directly employed by hunting and fishing than by oil and gas extraction, says a new report from the Outdoor Industry Association. Outdoor recreation supports 7.6 million American jobs and $887 billion in consumer spending, making outdoor recreation one of America’s largest economic sectors. Besides economic benefits, the report says that outdoor recreation is an “underappreciated and underfunded weapon against crime, poor academic performance and rising health care costs,” and contributes to quality of life that attracts employees to a community. Outdoor Recreation Economy Report: OUTDOORINDUSTRY.ORG/ RESOURCE/2017-OUTDOORRECREATION-ECONOMY-REPORT/
Sage grouse in trouble The September 2017 BLM oil and gas lease auction includes priority habitat for sage grouse in Utah’s Sheeprock Mountains. The Wild Utah Project calls sage grouse “canaries in a coal mine” since their presence indicates a healthy sage brush ecosystem. The Sheeprock sage grouse population has dropped by nearly 40% over the past four years, and in 2016 the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources transplanted 40 sage grouse to the area from Box Elder County. “It’s a waste of money trucking in new sage grouse and then putContinued on next page
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10 CATALYSTMAGAZINE.NET June, 2017 Continued from previous page ting their habitat on the auction block,” points out Western Watersheds Project energy campaign coordinator Kelly Fuller. The BLM says more than 340 species depend on sagebrush ecosystems for survival, but Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) says sagebrush ecosystems have no value and should be open for “multiple uses” Wild Utah Project wildutahproject.org/sage-grouse
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Thanks to citizen activism, wild animals in Utah are getting a new overpass to help them safely cross I-80 at Parley’s Summit. It’s good for the animals, but people will benefit, too. Insurance data shows that each year about 1 in 150 Utah motorists hits a large animal such as a deer, elk or moose. An estimated 20,000 deer are hit by cars in Utah every year, and according to the Western Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies each deer-vehicle collision costs society a total of about $8,000 for vehicle damage, insurance claims, medical bills, removal of carcasses and loss from the recreational value of deer (that would be hunting as well as tourism for the purpose of wildlife watching). Parley’s Summit lies on a major migration route for mule deer so it’s a particular problem area. Two citizen groups, Save People, Save Wildlife and Wildlife Protection Society were active in persuading the Utah Department of Transportation to build the new wildlife bridge. Save People, Save Wildlife: FACEBOOK.COM/SAVEPEOPLESAVEWILDLIFE; Wildlife Protection Society: FACEBOOK.COM/ WILDLIFE-PROTECTION-SOCIETY220685314645660/?REF=TS
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Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) website boasts that “trust lands are open to the general public for hunting,” but if you read down the page you’ll see that the State of Utah pays an annual fee for public access rights. Now SITLA is threatening to jack up the access fee by millions of dollars based on enormous fees that wealthy trophy hunters pay to hunt on private land. Trust Lands are managed to raise revenue for Utah schools, and Utah Code Section53C requires SITLA to get “fair market value” on leases and sales while specifying that beneficiaries “do not include other governmental institutions or agencies, the public at large, or the general welfare of this state.” However, SITLA has been held up as a model for how the state of Utah could manage public lands “better” than federal agencies by promoting land uses that raise money. With the State of Utah in charge, public lands users could expect to pay more— maybe a lot more.
Lots of water in Utah In April, snowpack in Utah was 126% of normal, compared to 97% last year, and overall reservoir storage was at 62% of capacity— up 5% from the same time last year according to data from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Yay, water! Don’t waste it!
Water Conservation Garden opens at Red Butte A rain dance performed by Wasatch Eagle Dancers celebrated the late May grand opening of a new Water Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden. The intent is to show a low-water landscape so beautiful you will want one in your own yard, and Red Butte Garden offers classes to teach you how. ◆ Red Butte Garden: REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG
And the Voice said, “Moses did not go to an oil well derrick to receive the Law and the Tablets, and Jesus did not go to a fracking site to give The Sermon, and Buddha most certainly did not sit under a pump jack to experience the vision that changed the world forever. Sacred Place is required to receive Sacred Epiphany, and without that epiphany, wisdom cannot be achieved.” —David Lee from Red Rock Stories: Three Generations of Writers Speak on Behalf of Utah’s Public Lands
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GARDEN LIKE A BOSS
Be your own plant doctor Identifying nutrient deficiencies like a boss
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une, you are a serious garden season sweet spot. Veteran spring crops are side by side with freshly planted warm weather selections, both eagerly lapping up the ever more present sun. Hopefully you were among the visionary vegetable veterans who were watching their soil temperatures and forecasts, those who waited and planted their tomatoes and peppers after the May 17 snow flurry. Many a gardener is on round two of planting after losing these delicates plants to a late frost! Remember, if you engage in risky behavior, make sure to use protection; cold frames, low tunnels, and cloches (Wall-o-Waters). They are key to making sure you don't lose precious plants to dips in springtime temperatures. Monitoring soil temperature is the best way to know the optimum time to
plant, as most of our vegetable plants are more sensitive to soil temperature than air temperature, and the soil is slower to heat and cool than air. Like the flywheel on an engine, the slow and steady temperature of the soil is a more accurate indicator of season than whether you are wearing a t-shirt or a coat. The wild weather roller coaster we’ve experienced thus far in 2017 is a clear reminder of the age of climate chaos we have moved into, and a reminder to be designing your own personal food system to be increasingly resilient. Now that the plants are in, you can relax, intoxicated by visions of impending abundance. If your tender little veggies have their roots embraced by luscious, nutrient rich soil, they’ll blast off in the astounding seasonal growth annual plants perform. In a race against the frost clock to complete their life cycles, nothing can stand in their way—if they have the resources they need to grow. But sometimes we’ll see that sprint interrupted, identified by slow growth, purple tinged leaf tips or chlorosis (yellowing of the leaves). At this point, one must make a quick assessment of the nu-
trient deficiency at hand, and act to correct it. But exactly which nutrient is the plant not acquiring? Yellowing leaves are caused by a lack of nitrogen, but also of iron, sulfer, copper, and molybdenum. How to narrow it down?
Nutrient mobility Then I came upon a unique way of observing the way plants use nutrients. The game changer is the concept of nutrient mobility. Depending on the way an element behaves chemically, once a nutrient is assimilated into the plant, it can either be shuffled to another location within the plant, or not. Take nitrogen, for example: When the plant experiences a shortage, it will move the nutrient from where it is no longer crucial to an area of more significance. These nutrients are said to be mobile. Deficiencies of mobile nutrients show up in older leaves, as the plant is cannibalizing the elements there and moving them to the more actively growing areas. Some nutrients, once assimilated, are there permanently, and thus are immobile. These deficiencies show up first in new growth, as the plant has an inadequate supply and is unable to relocate the stash it has. I’ve included two handy lists to aid in identifying nutrient deficiencies when they appear. The first list identifies locations on a plant where deficiencies appear, and what elements are associated with
Nutrient deficiencies by plant region
Growing points: calcium, boron New leaves: sulfur, copper, iron, manganese Middle leaves: zinc Older leaves: nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, magnesium, molybdenum
these locations. The second is a list of all the macro and micro nutrients, and a brief description of how the deficiencies appear visually. Use these two lists together, first identifying which nutrients might be missing based on where you are seeing symptoms, then narrowing it down to a specific nutrient based on visual clues. When in doubt, especially in cases of chlorosis, chances are it is a macro nutrient missing rather than a micro nutrient, as plants use far more of these by volume to attend to their daily chores. When correcting a nutrient deficiency, remember how plants acquire nutrients in healthy soil in the first place before rushing to buy chemical fertilizers. In healthy soil, microbes are the key to fertility. Plants nurture these microbial communities by feeding them with exudates of starches and sugars produced by photosynthesis, and in turn those communities buffer the pH around the plants’ roots to increase nutrient uptake. In the case of beneficial fungi, they even deliver the needed nutrients to plants from areas outside of the root zone. Earthworm digestion unlocks chemical bonds and makes certain nutrients available to the plant. The goal of every gardener should be to pamper these microbes, and allow them in turn to pamper the plants. Feed the soil, not the plant. ◆ James Loomis is the Green Team farm manager for Wasatch Community Gardens.
Nutrient deficiencies by visual indication Macronutrients phosphorous: stunted growth, bluish leaves (mobile) potassium: dead spots (mobile) Magnesium: interveinal chlorosis (yellow leaves, green veins) (mobile) calcium: deformed growing tips (immobile) sulfur: yellowing leaves (immobile) Micronutrients Zinc: slow and then no growth, lack of stem elongation, and yellowing (mobile)
Molybdenum: chlorosis, some leaves begin to curl (mobile) Boron: damage to growing tips, problems with fruit and flower formation (immobile) Chlorine: plant tips wilt and turn bronze, often mottled with spots of chlorosis (immobile; excess causes yellowing of leaf margins) Copper: chlorosis. curling of leaves, excessive branching (immobile) Iron: chlorosis, (immobile) Manganese: interveinal chlorosis (yellow leaves, green veins) (immobile) Nickel: leaf tip burns (immobile)
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Grassroots People with initiative
BY KATHERINE PIOLI Thanks to Martin van Hemert for this lovely photo of Hi Ute Ranch, one of our easements in Summit County.
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oday, Bonanza Flat is 1,350 acres of undeveloped mountain on the dividing line between the Wasatch Front (Salt Lake’s side of the range) and the Wasatch Back (Heber City’s side). From these lands, hikers and trail runners access the Wasatch Crest Trail. Families fish the half dozen small alpine lakes. In the winter, snowmobilers cross the lower flats on the closed Guardsman’s Pass road and backcountry skiers descend into the open meadow bowl beneath 10420 Peak. These 1,350 acres also hold one of our state’s most precious natural resources: water. Part of the Weber River Basin, this area receives the highest amount of average annual precipitation in the state, 27 inches, most of which falls in the form of snow. According to the Utah Division of Water Resources, this basin produces approximately 3.5 million acrefeet of water, which is used by agriculture and development down stream. Development within this watershed could certainly affect what flows downstream from the Flat. Last year a high-end developer, with plans for a gated community and private golf course, inquired about purchasing Bonanza Flat from Redus, LLC (part of Wells Fargo Bank). They almost struck a deal—one that could still be finalized, taking the Flat out of public reach forever, unless, by June 15, individuals, organizations and gov-
ernment entities that make up our community can bring together $38 million to purchase and preserve Bonanza Flat in perpetuity. The campaign to save Bonanza Flat is a grassroots initiative with a lot of strong momentum, but as with anything that’s grassroots its success cannot come from a few powerful players at the top but from the momentum of many passionate people working together from below. GRASSROOTS is the third installment of CATALYST’s Change Agents series. Here we look at Salt Lake Excess, a student-led food justice program; art as activism with Resist zine creator Ella Mendoza; citizen-led changes to local ordinances; and CATALYST’s own campaign to bring attention to Great Salt Lake. These are hyper-local stories of people and projects that are changing lives and making our community stronger. Let them be an inspiration. How will you make this a better place?
Bonanza Flat ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Back in 1994, Utah Open Lands, a local non-
profit land trust conservation association, was in the process of acquiring and protecting an area of the Wasatch Back called Snake Creek when they noticed an adjacent drainage called Bonanza Flat and recognized it as something special. Ever since then, UOL has kept feelers
Wendy Fisher, Utah Open Lands Director
out for when the privately held parcel might come up for sale. Then, in 2016, they got a call from Park City’s City Council. Park City was in negotiations to purchase Bonanza Flat but they were unable to foot the entire $38 million bill. “There was no question,” says UOL Director
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Wendy Fisher, “if there was ever a time to bring together a coalition it was this.” Six months in, the campaign to save Bonanza Flat now includes, in addition to Utah Open Lands and Park City (whose voters recently passed a $25 million ballot measure for
the purchase of the land), Save Our Canyons, Sierra Club, Friends of Alta, Mountain Trails, Trails Utah, Wasatch Backcountry Alliance, Wasatch Mountain Club, Winter Wildlands Alliance, Summit Land Conservancy and many, many individual donors, just normal people like you and me (disclosure: this story’s author contributed to the Bonanza Flat fund). At a time when national events seems so far from our control, coming back to something as local as saving Bonanza Flat can reinstate a sense of individual agency. “So many people have told me they are concerned about their inability to effect change or positive progress,” says Fisher. “And yet we have seen so many people committed to this effort because it was one thing they could positively effect. For me, this has been a broader sign that, yes, we see that as individuals we can make a difference.” Contributions from Park City, Summit County and Salt Lake City have brought the campaign within sight of the goal, but a setback in March, when the Republican-majority Salt Lake County Council denied a $3 million contribution that would have finalized the purchase, will keep this grassroots fight going into summer. TAKE ACTION Start a conversation about Bonanza Flat with friends and neighbors who may not of heard about it. Contribute what you can, go to UtahOpenLands.org/save-bonanza-flats. Contact the Salt Lake County Council, especially the five members that voted against (Richard Snelgrove, Michael Jensen, Aimee Winder Newton, Steve DeBry, Max Burdick) and encourage them to change their minds about Bonanza Flat.
Ella Mendoza & Resist IMMIGRANT RIGHTS—ART SPEAKS Ella Mendoza, 27—artist, writer, activist. Born—Lima, Peru, brought to the United States when she was 12. Ella Mendoza’s storytelling, her art and her activism, is often told through the lens of skin color. Her father, she says, is light-skinned. Her mother is darkskinned. This is an important distinction because, as Mendoza writes, even in Peru “a lighter-skinned man had better access to money and resources.” When her family had enough money to seek out a new life in the United States it was Mendoza’s father who brought her to her new home. Her mother remained behind. Mendoza is one of about 130,000 undocumented immigrants living in Utah. Nationally our state has the tenth-greatest number of undocumented workers. Deeply committed to the community of undocumented immigrants of which she is openly a part of, Mendoza is not one of those people who found themselves pushed into action only after the recent election. She has long questioned power structures that try to define where she belongs and what she is capable of. In 2013 Mendoza began working with Peaceful Uprising. Since then she has spent time in the camps at Standing Rock (she lived there last year from August to December) and with the Utah Tar Sands Resistance. She helped to cofound the Utah chapter of Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement and she is currently active with ROAR (Roots of Autonomous Resistance) Collective, a union of people of color resisting modern-day colonialism as perpetuated through the continued theft of native lands and resources. Inspired by a feminist zine workshop she recently attended in New York, Mendoza created Resist, a pocket-sized handbook filled with her sketches—thick black curling lines that become flowers and the faces of women, and tools of resistance. Her second in this zine series, How to Make Art, gave protesters tips on how to stay
safe and be heard—with ideas and prototypes for signs, banners and stencils. The third in this series, out soon and available at Diabolical Records, is Know Your Rights: Defending Our Community (a PDF is also available for free online at ELLITA.NET ). “My community is other undocumented people and we have been through a lot together,” says Mendoza. She also uses Resist as a love letter for the people she considers family. “It’s a note that reminds you that you are special. You will survive.” TAKE ACTION Get some ideas on how to make your own zine: Attend the Alt Press Fest the City’s Main Library this summer, Saturday July 8, noon-4pm.
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Salt Lake Excess STUDENT INITIATIVE— FOOD JUSTICE It all started in the college Praxis Lab at the
University of Utah, in 2016. Ten students taking one of the University Honor’s College’s special semester intensive courses were asked to dig into the problems facing our food systems. According to the United Nations, one-third of all food globally goes to waste. That adds up to $750 billion of food waste each year. In Utah, that problem makes up about 20% of all the waste in our landfills—yes, one fifth of all the waste that gets dumped was once edible. And while all that is rotting away, 144,000 working Utahns say they can’t afford enough food. Designed to be more than a normal undergrad class, Praxis pushed students beyond simply reading and absorbing lectures about issues and regurgitating facts in term papers. After an initial phase of study, the students identified something within the context of the class that they wanted to work on, an issue they could create a solution for. And so the students started Salt Lake Excess. “Our taskforce identified waste as a key food systems issue,” explains Salt Lake Excess Program Manager Olivia Juarez. “Local restaurants
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and farmers throw away a lot that could be going to people in need, but most businesses won’t pay to have the food delivered to organizations that need food donations. Businesses
Donors create an online account where they can post excess food when it comes available and a time that it can be picked up. have a bottom line to look after.” The problem, explains Juarez, isn’t that people don’t want to donate extra food, it’s usually just a lack of infrastructure that makes linking those with food to give away with those in need a time consuming and expensive proposition. With Excess, she says, “now they can do that for free.” Juarez is working hard to have the foundations set to begin taking action by the time next school year gets off the ground in the fall. The program already has five committed donor partners and three recipient partners, includ-
ing some Salt Lake County senior citizen centers, eagerly waiting for pick-ups and deliveries to start. Here’s how the program will work: Donors create an online account where they can post excess food when it comes available and a time that it can be picked up. Then the donor packages the food donation and records the weight, date and cost equivalent of the donated food. The account entry, which is linked to an app, then notifies one of the many volunteer student Excess deliverers who pick up the donation. Claiming the food is just as easy (for qualifying organizations). Create an account, select the foods needed and look for a notification when it comes available. Claim the food and a helpful volunteer will deliver it. TAKE ACTION If you are interested in volunteering with Salt Lake Excess, or if you would like to find out more about becoming a donor or a recipient email: SaltLakeExcess@gmail.com. You can also check out their website and create an account at SaltLakeExcess.wordpress.com.
CATALYST & Great Salt Lake ENVIRONMENTAL WITNESS In 6th grade, my class studied the Great Salt Lake, a body of water that lay only 16 miles from our classroom but which we hardly ever saw and really only thought about on the days when the wind blew in the briny smell of the lake and of bird shit and of dying, decaying
Landsat satellite images of the Great Salt Lake in August 1985 and September 2010. Source: USGS Landsat Missions Gallery, “Great Salt Lake 1985–2010,"”US Department of Interior/USGS.
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brine flies. As part of the study unit, we students spent a day on Antelope Island State Park where we collected brine shrimp and lake water that afterward sat for weeks in jars on the counter in our classroom. I always considered Antelope a strange place, a slice of desert surrounded by water in a landlocked sea, but I had never really questioned its status as an island until just two years ago when I walked to its southernmost point and found not water but a flat, dry lake bed stretching all the way to the far shore. For some observant few, it will come as no surprise that, since 2011, the waters of Great Salt Lake have been receding. Antelope is now effectively a peninsula jutting out from the northwest quadrant of Salt Lake. Yet, to our detriment, we continue to call it an island. As long as Antelope remains in our lexicon and in our minds as an “island,” the lake is not shrinking. As long as the lake is not shrinking we can entertain ideas, like the Bear River Dam, that would further degrade its environment and threaten its existence. On weather sites like AccuWeather, environmental news sources like EcoWatch, popular news sources like Huffington Post, foreign publications like Britannica, even within the government’s very own NASA program, people are talking about our lake’s shrinking shoreline. But are we? Great Salt Lake, as most of us know, is a shallow lake. Ten feet of water, up or down, can make a big difference, exposing lakebed or causing flooding. During the 1983 flood, the lake level peaked at 4,205 feet. By the time lake level receded to 4197 feet, in September 2011, Farmington Bay to the east of Antelope Island was already showing large patches of exposed dry lakebed. By September 2016, with the lake down seven more feet, Farmington Bay had become an extension of the Jordan River flowing towards the causeway. This year, CATALYST will become an environmental witness. Each month we will report the Great Salt Lake’s water level as it rises and falls, and compare it with historic highs and lows. As the year continues, we will periodically turn our attention to the lake through reporting and stories that inform and excite. We will not let the lake slip away unnoticed. If you or your organization are interested in underwriting this series please contact Greta deJong at 801-815-2973 Data from USGS Water Resources (noted as elevation of surface above sea level): Current lake level (as of May 18): 4,194.20 ft Historic Recorded Max (1990): 4,203.70 ft Historic Recorded Min (2016): 4,190.82 ft Calculated Median: 4197.69 ft Note: A spike in water input on May 13 brought lake levels temporarily up to 4196 ft.
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Tiny house LOCAL AUTHORITY— HOUSING SOLUTIONS “I am a minimalist,” says Cynthia Wong, a witty, passionate and tenacious woman who is, to date, the most successful advocate for tiny home living in the state of Utah. “I’ve had dreams of living in a tiny home for seven years now and if there’s anything related to tiny homes, I will show up. Really, my love of them comes from a sense of adventure… and not liking stuff too much.” These days, tiny homes are a Pinterest and reality television show phenomenon (Tiny House, Big Living; Tiny House Hunters; Tiny House Nation). And in case this trend has passed you by, here’s a little explanation of a tiny house: Picture something in the range of 200 sq. ft., but not a mother-in-law cottage (more portable) and not an RV (more stylish, think rustic wood or modern steel siding). Inside, a lofted bed, a composting toilet, a fold-out table, an electric wall heater. There are lots of tiny homes and endless de-
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signs, so they aren’t all exactly the same, but you get the idea. For the most part, tiny houses are a relatively cheap housing option, normally costing in the range of $40,000 to build. But where do you put them? Most U.S. cities, including Salt Lake City, are wary of allowing tiny houses to move into backyards and driveways. In Utah, the only city with an Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance that allows tiny homes as legal live-in residences is Pleasant Grove, a small community (population 33,500) in, of all places, Utah County. This accomplishment is thanks to Wong. A resident of Utah County, Wong knew that Pleasant Grove encouraged accessory dwellings, like studio apartments above garages and mother-in-law apartments, as a solution to the city’s growing need for housing. Seeing this as an in-road for tiny houses, Wong, who had learned about zoning laws and ordinances regarding tiny houses while attending a national convention, drafted a proposal and set up a meeting with Ken Young, the city’s community development director and a few other city employees.
“We were all crammed in the city council room and I’m pitching the idea, just being myself,” recalls Wong, “but it was kind of intimidating. They were stone faced. It didn’t seem to be going well.” Eight months after their meeting at the city office, Wong received news that the next council meeting would included a review of a new ordinance for tiny houses. “They were totally overwhelmed,” says Wong, recalling the astounding number of people who attended the meeting in support of the new ordinance. During the period for public comment, Pleasant Grove officials heard testimonials from people who saw a tiny living as an answer for housing aging parents, or poor college students. She says not a single voice in opposition was sounded. “They voted on it right there,” Wong recalls, “and it passed unanimously.” Almost a year after passing of the new ordinance, Wong still doesn’t know anyone in Pleasant Grove who lives in a tiny house. “The tiny house thing is a great idea, but you need the right lifestyle for it,” admits Wong. “My daughter is open to a tiny house. But my mom, [who Wong also lives with], she’s a hoarder. She sees the tiny house thing as more of a hobby.” It’s more than just family life keeping Wong from fulfilling her dream. A number of restrictions also make the new ordinance less than ideal. To be legal housing units, Wong says, the city has required that tiny houses have their own parking space and be located behind an existing structure. The most frustrating part of the ordinance, for Wong, is the requirement that these dwellings must be on a foundation just like a normal house. Affordable housing is in short supply in Salt Lake (and in most growing urban centers in the country) and is a top priority for the city. Tiny houses, say advocates, are one way to address this need. But, for some reason Accessory Dwelling Units (like tiny homes) are one thing that really get cities’ panties in a knot. Salt Lake and Pleasant Grove aren’t the only municipalities with strangely prohibitive ADU requirements—some cities, for instance, only allow family members or caregivers to live in ADUs. Pleasant Grove has joined a growing list of cities around the country that are opening the door to this housing alternative, but working out a compromise for what best fits the needs of citizens and cities will take time. Every city’s rules are a little bit different, but it also means that ordinances can shift with changing needs and demands. “I really believe they want this to succeed,” Cynthia Wong says of Pleasant Grove. “And I can see that they are balancing our desires with safety.”
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Removing tiny houses from wheels is a sticking point for a lot of municipalities—probably a fear of seeing the tiny house movement grow out of control, turning driveways into RV parks. But wheels, says Wong and many of her cohort, are essential to the tiny house way of life. “It’s understanding the lifestyle,” she says. “Wanting a small house is the American dream to be free and go where you want. When I explain it, I don’t know what they hear, they must just think it sounds whimsical and quirky.” TAKE ACTION Want tiny house living to be a reality in Salt Lake? This summer Salt Lake’s City Council may be amending the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance, creating some changes that could make it easier to live in a tiny house. Currently, many restrictions govern ADUs. They are only allowed within half a mile of a fixed transit (Trax or streetcar) stop.
There are height restrictions and square footage restrictions and lot area and parking restrictions. Since 2012, the city has been intending to review those requirements and make adjustments. This summer, it is back on the agenda. Lots of tiny house enthusiasts have already been weighing in on the ADU amendment and you can, too. One place to start is with the Salt Lake City Planning Commission. This appointed group of volunteers will be reviewing the law and giving their proposal to the City Council who will be the final decision makers. Find the list of Planning Commission members at SLC.GOV or go to one of the public bi-monthly meetings (2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 5:30 pm, City and County Building). You can also contact your City Council representative, and keep an eye out for when the ADU makes it onto the city agenda, planned for mid-summer. ◆
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THE SEASONS, PART 2 tains and moistens the body parts. In Chinese pathology, deficient blood may fail to nourish shen, creating muddled thinking, eyes lacking in luster, slow and forgetful behavior and insomnia. Shen can be strengthened through the practice of meditation, quieting the mind from thoughts and tuning into the heart through service to other people. The small intestine is paired with the heart in the fire element. This 20-foot-long organ comprises the digestive tract between the stomach and the large intestine. Proper functioning of the small intestine is vital to our nourishment, because the only nutrients we can absorb are those that are assimilated through it.
The yin and yang of summer Feng shui for your body, house and mind
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n June 21 we enter the season of summer, the most yang or active time of the year. With the sun being at its northernmost point in relationship to Earth, it marks the longest day of sunlight, creating heightened growth and movement, in nature and our lives. At the same time, the summer solstice begins the yin cycle of darkness, or the shortening of days. This cycle peaks at the winter solstice, where once again yang is born. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), summer is associated with fire element, an element that is constantly in motion and changing, creating sources of light and heat. This element is associated with the direction of the South, the color red, the emotion of joy and our intuition. Fire energy keeps people
youthful at any age, and is likened unto the full bloom of summer. It fuels creativity and inspiration—the spark of genius. According to ancient Taoist teachings, the heart, which is believed to be the most active in the summer, is the ruler of the body, mind and spirit. Within the heart are four muscular chambered pumps that move about 3,000 gallons of blood a day to the lungs where it will be oxygenated. The blood then returns to the heart and is pumped out to the body. The tongue indicates general heart health and wellbeing in the Chinese health system. A pink and moist tongue indicates heart health is optimal, while a pale pallor to the tongue indicates a deficiency of blood or anemia. If the tongue is a dark crimson color, it indicates stagnation of blood flow; a deep purple color may indicate serious heart problems. When the fire element is weak it can invite anxiety, nervousness, fear and the inability to cope, giving way to the “fight or flight” response. Finding a state of relaxation through exercise, yoga or meditation will not only calm your mind, but it can stoke your inner fire and warm your body. In Taoist wisdom, the heart is the lifeblood of personhood and feelings. It operates best when it is free from stress. Blood in Chinese medicine is very different from the western concept. It is viewed as a passive, or yin, substance that follows shen, a yang or dominant substance. Shen, a Chinese word meaning spirit, dwells in the heart and mind. Human consciousness indicates the presence of the shen and can be seen as it shines from a person’s eyes when they are truly awake. Shen provides the vitality of the body. Blood nourishes, main-
According to Taoist adepts, the human body is operated and controlled by two brains, one that resides in the head and one that resides in the abdomen. It was believed that feelings were generated and sensed in the abdominal area in the small intestine, not the cerebral brain. The small intestine became known as the abdominal brain, and was thought to be in charge of digesting emotions as well as food. Negative emotions such as anger are believed to contract the right side of the intestine near the liver, worry affects the upper left side near the stom-
True feelings are centered in the abdomen, not the brain. ach and sadness contracts both of the lateral sides. Anxiety is believed to affect the top at waist level, fear the lower abdominal area. When the small intestine is healthy, we can easily recover from stress and tension but if the balance is lost, it can give rise to hypertension, cardiovascular disease and a weakening of the heart. The delicate balance of the small intestine can be affected by denying our true feelings. True feelings are centered in the abdomen, not the brain. Modern people are taught to suppress their feelings with the logic of the cerebral brain, which can lead to confusion and frustration and create a conflict between the heart and the mind. Correct feelings, as seen in Taoism, are peaceful. Peace comes from healthy and balanced internal organs that can handle the emotional pressures of life. This is one of the great secrets of the Taoist health system.
Fire element is also the ruler of intuition. When we become aware of our true feelings, flashes of light or insight can come into our awareness. This experience is inner guidance coming from the heart. It can happen at any time. Recognizing and listening to this information can help us answer questions and resolve issues in our life.
Fire element foods & herbs When the heat is up, it is time to cool down. A diet of luscious, organically grown fruits and vegetables are ideal for the summer months. Trade the concentrated, heating foods that primarily come from proteins and fats for foods that are expanded from the sunlight—vegetables, fruits, grains and seeds. The flavor that nourishes fire element is bitter, a taste found espe-
small amounts of both as condiments to provide quick energy and act as blood cleansers, to eliminate impurities and increase body heat and circulation. Specific herbs for the small intestines are comfrey and licorice root, fennel and anise seeds. Comfrey root can soothe the intestinal lining, while fennel or anise tea can reduce gas and indigestion. Licorice root helps soothe the digestive tract and is safe for children.
South: Illumination South is the direction associated with the element of fire in feng shui. The South is characterized as the illuminator of our lives. Fire offers the potential energy of success in public life and, when activated correctly, it ignites fame, recognition and shining moments as well as achievements. If you feel that your life or career is lacking in excitement, check the southern side of your home or office. Make
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cially in endive, escarole and watercress. Hot greens like mustard and radishes will also stimulate fire element. Coffee, tea and dark chocolate contain bitter flavors and can be nourishing and pleasing to the palate. The smell of cooking on an open flame is the smell of summer and has a similar quality to bitter. Roasting vegetables and meat on the grill can be an aromatic and satisfying summer experience. Herbs that stimulate and strengthen fire element are cayenne pepper and ginger. Use
EAT changes that will ignite your passion and assist you in the getting the recognition you desire by placing diplomas or acknowledgments here. If you desire more friendship and love in your life, start by clearing out the blockages found in the south-facing side of your home.The addition of art and poetry by famous people, classical music or pointed objects will inspire your own life and point the way. ◆
Valerie Litchfield is a longtime feng shui practitioner with LifeAlign Classical Compass Feng Shui. She lives in Salt Lake City.
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HOME COURT
The Divine Sister-Misters of Utah County A story of unexpected conversions from missionary to drag queen BY ANDREA SMARDON
Overseeing the show is James Bunker, president of Provo Pride. His stage name is Jackie Ohh Starr, but he’s known within the troupe as Mom.
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ights come up on a towering figure, his back to the audience. Standing in high heels, he might be seven feet tall. Dressed in a short black slip, he is all leg. He stretches his arms up and reveals even more leg. A breathy voice sings over spare drums and bass. It’s a song by Portishead. I'm so tired, of playing Playing with this bow and arrow Gonna give my heart away He turns and begins to dance. The electric guitar moans. The audience screams. One man throws himself on the floor at the feet of the performer, a dollar bill in his mouth. I am in Provo, Utah: land of Mormons, home of Brigham Young University where cross-dressing and same-sex dating are prohibited in the honor code. For Mormons, it’s taboo even to set foot in a bar, let alone a bar with a drag show. But every other Friday night, the Divine Sister-Misters of Utah
County take the stage at the City Limits Tavern. Later, outside the bar, the performer John Taylor Adams, stage name Brigitte Kiss, introduces himself. Adams grew up Mormon. He even served a church mission in Washington
“I loved BYU, I had a really good time there, but also I like being a woman on the weekends.” state. His relationship with religion is complicated. He’s traded in the missionary white shirt and tie for a black slip and heels, but his name is still on the church rolls. Adams says he started dressing in drag at a time when he was severely depressed. “I would just do it in my room, and lip sync in the mirror,” he said. “Then I would feel better and I could go about my day.” Eventually it became something he shared with others. “I do think that we’re tapping into something that people need here. For me, I would call it
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expression,” he said. “Everyone has a need to express themselves, and we’ve found this place where this group of people can come together and feel that. Being a mile from BYU and blocks down from the temple, it’s a really cool experience. I love it.” For some performers, this kind of expression means some major life changes. Aaron Speer was going to BYU when he came out as gay and started performing in drag. He decided to transfer to Utah Valley University. “I couldn’t keep going to BYU and do drag and date, and live the life that I wanted to because of their honor code there, but I needed to do what was best for me,” Speer said. “I loved BYU, I had a really good time there, but also I like being a woman on the weekends.” Every year in late summer, there is a drag queen pageant in Provo. Last year, Speer was named Miss Mollier Than Thou, a runner-up to Righteous Miss Provo. Speer says the drag scene provides a support network for Utah County’s LGBT community. “It makes me feel so good,” he said. “I think we’ve all come from a difficult background, and so there’s maybe a lot more community here than other places when it comes to drag.”
There is one female performer in the troupe. Cassandra Rominger describes what she does as gender-bending drag. Rominger is dressed like a man; she has comical orange chest hair coming out from under her shirt with matching side burns on her face, but she’s also stuffed her bra and added fake eyelashes. She’s an unlikely drag performer. Rominger is heterosexual and she has severe anxiety about performing in public. “I don’t know why I do this because I have a panic attack every time I perform,” Rominger said. She’s here because she has a younger brother who is gay. “I watched him in his 20s come out of the closet and go back into the closet. He voluntarily put himself in conversion therapy,” she said. Rominger was worried he might take his own life. “It was horrific to watch my brother nearly die.” Rominger says she performs in drag to send a message to those out there like her brother: “It’s okay to be you, and you don’t have to be different because you are wonderful and beautiful just the way you are.” Overseeing the show is James Bunker, president of Provo Pride. His stage name is Jackie Ohh Starr, but he’s known within the troupe as Mom. “On a drag night, I feel like a proud mom with all of my performers up on stage, entertaining, doing what they love.” Taylor Adams performs as Brigitte Kiss at the City Limits Tavern in Provo, Utah. KARENA ANGELL
Bunker says the troupe is carrying on a role pioneered by drag queens decades ago. “Drag queens helped start the gay movement back in the ’70s with the Stonewall riots,” he said. “Drag queens are an integral part of the LGBT community because of that and because of the way we push the gender norms.” Bunker says the job of a drag queen is to push the envelope, and the Divine Sister-Misters will be back every other Friday to play that role in Provo. Bunker says many of his LGBT friends have left the area, but there’s no place he would rather be. “There aren’t very many of us who grow up and stay here,” he said. “I think that it means more to me to perform drag in Provo than anywhere else I’ve performed because I grew up here. It just feels amazing. It feels like we’re making a difference and changing things.” ◆ Andrea Smardon is the host and executive producer of Changing Our Stories, a new podcast based in Utah about people in transformation. This story is adapted from a podcast episode available at CHANGINGOURSTORIES.ORG
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deep sense of humility will help you learn yoga. It is important to remember that no one path or school has a monopoly on the truth. There are excellent and poor practitioners in all schools of yoga,” writes Geeta S. Iyendar. “Gaining maturity in yoga practice involves learning to respect the paths that other people are on and acknowledging their merits, maybe even acknowledging that your own path is lacking in some area where another one excels.” If I had to pick just one quality that separates an inexperienced yoga teacher from a mature one, it would be humility. Of course there are other important qualities too: knowledge, education, committed practice, integrity, honesty, kindness, discernment, compassion. But humility opens the door to all these qualities.
The wisdom of not knowing Without humility, there’s little desire to learn. When we think we are knowledgeable, we tend to hold fast to principles that may or may not actually be sound. We can easily get stuck in a rut. Suzuki Roshi famously said, “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities. In the expert’s mind there are few.” When we are confident of the rightness of our knowledge and methods, there’s little room for questioning the efficacy of what
we’re dispensing. When we approach practice with curiosity and humility, we open ourselves to new insights. Early in my teaching practice I was far more confident of what I thought I knew. I dispensed instructions I’d heard and practiced without really thinking about how these “proper” alignment techniques actually meshed with how human skeletal structures are built. It wasn’t until I was sufficiently humbled by my practice that I could begin to question the instructions I’d set in stone. Open-minded exploration, fueled by humility, allowed me to look deeper. I’ve abandoned much of what I taught in those early years, and I’m well aware that I may someday abandon the instructions and practices I now favor. As Gandhi said, “I’m committed to truth, not to consistency.”
Practice isn’t the same as performance Humility inspires us to give ourselves over to practice. It allows us to remember that practice is just that: practice. It is not about distinguishing ourselves by performing virtuosic postures. Understanding yoga as practice— rather than performance—keeps it fresh. When we understand that our practice is an ever-evolving process rather than a pathway to a static goal, we can be present with it as it changes and deepens.
Looking inside Humility calls upon us to question ourselves, our motives and actions. In this way, it teaches integrity and honesty. Meditation requires humility. When we look inward and observe the workings of our minds, we don’t always like what we see. In fact, our mindstuff can be downright infuriating, irritating and humiliating. It takes great courage and humility to look deeply and own up to what we see. But the rewards are great: the cultivation of honesty, integrity, kindness and discernment. My favorite part of Geeta’s quote is her interpretation of mature practice. When practice matures, we are open to acknowledging what works and what doesn’t in our favored practices, and respectful of practices that don’t look like ours. There’s no one-size-fits-all yoga practice. Nor is there any one-size-fits-all philosophy. Humility shows us that our own practice is no “better” than someone else’s. It simply fits who we are—at least in this moment. This open-mindedness—born of humility— that understands the changing nature of our own minds and bodies, and that of everyone else’s minds and bodies contains the seeds of peace ◆ Charlotte Bell has been practicing yoga since 1982. She is the author of several yoga-related books and founder of Mindful Yoga Collective in Salt Lake City. CHARLOTTEBELLYOGA.COM.
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HEALTH & BODYWORK APOTHECARY Natural Law Apothecary 1/18
801.613.2128, 619 S. 600 W. Salt Lake's primier herbal medicine shop featuring 100+ organic/wild-harvested herbs available in any amount. Specializing in custom, small batch tinctures, salves, green drink and teas. Also features a knowledge center with books, classes & consultation on herbs, bees, massage/bodywork wellness and more! www.NATURALLAWAPOTHECARY.COM
ACUPUNCTURE Keith Stevens Acupuncture 3/18
801.255.7016, 209.617.7379 (c). Dr. Keith Stevens, OMD, 8728 S. 120 E. in old Sandy. Specializing in chronic pain treatment, stress-related insomnia, fatigue, headaches, sports medicine, traumatic injury and post-operative recovery. Board-certified for hep-c treatment. National Acupuncture Detox Association (NADA)-certified for treatment of addiction. Women’s health, menopausal syndromes. www.STEVENSACUCLINIC.COM
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CHIROPRACTIC Salt Lake Chiropractic 11/17
801.907.1894, Dr. Suzanne Cronin, 1088 S. 1100 E., SLC. Have you heard, Salt Lake Chiropractic is the least invasive way to increase your quality of life. Our gentle, efficient, affordable care can reduce pain & improve your body’s functionality. Call to schedule an appointment. WWW.CHIROSALTLAKE.COM
ENERGY HEALING Amy Berens, OTR/L, MRT, Reiki Master
801.580.2107. Amy has 24 years of experience in Occupational Therapy and Reiki. Provides energetic healing with Reiki, chakra balancing, myofacial release, acupressure, and reflexology at A New Direction Recovery & Wellness. Out patient Occupational therapy for migraines, chronic injuries, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic diseases. AMYTBERENS@GMAIL.COM WWW.AN EW D IRECTION 4M E . COM 4/18
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Reveal, Jennifer A. Beaumont M.F.A.
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SoulPathmaking with Lucia Gardner, LMT, BCC, PC 12/17
801.631.8915. Individual SessionsEnergetic Bodywork; Spiritual Counseling for losses and transitions; Emotional Expression with Paint. SoulCollage® Circle-1st and 3rd Mondays 5:30-8:30 pm. Womb Wellness Workshops for women. Retreats in the Pacific Northwest come meet the whales! 40+ years experience caring for the Soul. LUCIAWG ARDNER @ HOTMAIL . COM . WWW.S OUL PATHMAKER . COM
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Psychology. Compassionate experienced bodyworker: Transformational Neuromuscular Massage, Reiki, Agua Alma water massage likened to Watsu, massage paired with a yoga sequence addressing your needs, Yoga & Pranayama classes and private lessons, Yoga Teacher Training, Reorientation. www.FROMSOURCETOSOURCE.COM
Healing Mountain Massage School 11/17 801.355.6300, 363 S. 500 E., Ste. 210, SLC. (enter off 500 E.). All people seek balance in their lives…balance and meaningful expression. Massage is a compassionate art. It helps find healing & peace for both the giver and receiver. Whether you seek a new vocation or balm for your wounded soul, you can find it here. DA www.HEALINGMOUNTAINSPA.COM
Amazing Massage by Jennifer Rouse, LMT
801.808.1283, SLC. Your body needs this! Jennifer offers a massage personalized just for you. Her firm, focused approach will help you detox, release tension and maintain great health. 60, 90 or 120 minute sessions, $80/hour. Call or text to discuss time and location.
M.D. PHYSICIANS Todd Mangum, MD, Web of Life Wellness Center 801.531.8340, 34 S. 500 E., #204,
SLC. Integrative Medicine Family Practitioner who utilizes functional medicine. He specializes in the treatment of chronic fatigue, fibro-myalgia, digestive disorders, adrenal fatigue, menopause, hormone imbalances for men & women, weight loss, insulin resistance, type II diabetes, immune dysfunctions, thyroid disorders, insomnia, depression, anxiety and other health problems. Dr. Mangum designs personalized treatment plans using diet, vitamins, minerals, nutritional supplements, bioidentical hormones, Western and Chinese herbal therapies, acupuncture and conventional Western medicines. WWW.WEBOFLIFEWC.COM, THEPEOPLE@WEBOFLIFEWC.COM 2/18
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NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS Cameron Wellness Center 11/17
801.486.4226. Dr. Todd Cameron & Dr. Jeannette Daneals, Naturopathic Physicians. 1945 S. 1100 E. #100. When you visit the Cameron Wellness Center, you’ll have new allies in your health care efforts. You’ll know you’ve been heard. You’ll have a clear, individual plan for gaining health and wellness. Our practitioners will be with you through your journey to feeling good again—& staying well. WWW.C AMERONWELLNESSCENTER.NET
Eastside Natural Health Clinic 3/18
801.474.3684. Uli Knorr, ND, 3350 S. High land Dr., SLC. Dr. Knorr will create a Natural Medi cine plan for you to optimize your health and live more vibrantly. He likes to educate his patients and offers comprehensive medical testing op tions. He focuses on hormonal balancing, including thyroid, adrenal, women’s hormones, blood sugar regulation, gastrointestinal disorders & food allergies. WWW.E ASTSIDE N ATURAL H EALTH . COM
NUTRITION Sustainable Diets 8/17
801.831.6967. Teri Underwood, RD, MS, CD, IFMCP, Park City. Integrative and Functional Medicine Nutritionist. After a functional nutrition assessment, Teri recommends a food-based individualized treatment approach that includes: a diet plan, functional foods, nutrition improvement, supplements and testing if needed, and lifestyle changes. She specializes in behavior change and guides/coaches you through making the lifestyle/ habit changes needed to lose weight, change diet, reach optimal health. WWW.S USTAINABLE D IETS . COM
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH Planned Parenthood of Utah 5/16
1.800.230.PLAN, 801.532.1586. Planned Parenthood provides affordable and confidential healthcare for men, women and teens. Services include birth control, emergency contraception (EC/PlanB/ morning after pill), testing and treatment for STIs including HIV, vaccines including the HPV vaccine, pregnancy testing and referrals, condoms, education pro-
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MISCELLANEOUS CAUSES Center for Awakening 10/17
801.500.1856, 191 E. Greenwood Ave., Midvale. Center for Awakening is a 501C3 volunteer run organization offering community fundraising events for global causes. Be a part of the peaceful human rEvolution. Monthly meditations, 1st Sunday of each month. WWW.C ENTER F OR AWAKEN ING . COM
ENTERTAINMENT The State Room DA 1/18
801.878.0530, 638 S. State Street, SLC. A 21 and over, 300 capacity live music venue, presenting nationally acclaimed musicians and the finest local acts. WWW.T HE S TATE R OOM . COM
Utah Film Center/Salt Lake Film Center
801.746.7000, 122 Main Street, SLC. A non-profit continually striving to bring community together through film. UFC curates and organizes three film festivals a year: Tumbleweeds for children & youth, the only festival of its kind in the Intermountain West; Damn These Heels, a forum exploring LGBT issues, ideas, hopes, dreams and art; and TiltShift, organized by and for teens just beginning to discover their artistic potential. WWW.UTAHFILMCENTER.ORG DA11/17
LEGAL ASSISTANCE Schumann Law, Penniann J. Schumann, J.D., LL.M 3/18 DA 801.631.7811. Whether you are planning for your own future protection and management, or you are planning for your family, friends, or charitable causes, Penniann Schumann can assist you with creating and implementating a plan to meet those goals. WWW.ESTATEPLANNINGFORUTAH.COM
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NON-PROFIT Local First 12/16 801.456.1456. We are a not-for-profit
organization that seeks to strengthen communities and local economies by promoting, preserving and protecting local, independently owned businesses throughout Utah. Organized in 2005 by volunteer business owners and community-minded residents, Local First Utah has over 2,700 locally owned and independent business partners. WWW.LOCALFIRST.ORG
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Healing Mountain Massage School
SLC campus: 801.355.6300, 363 S. 500 E., Ste. 210, SLC. Cedar City campus: 435.586.8222, 297 N. Cove Dr., Cedar City. Morning & evening programs. Four start dates per year, 8-14 students to a class. Mentor with seasoned professionals. Practice with licensed therapists in a live day spa setting. Graduate in as little as 8 months. ABHES accredited. Financial aid available for those who qualify. WWW.HEALINGMOUNTAIN.EDU DA 11/17
SPACE FOR RENT Studio space available to share at Baile Dance Fitness Studio 5/17
801.718.9620, 2030 S. 900 E. Opportunity to share a beautiful studio in a desirable Sugarhouse location. Perfect for Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, dance classes, meet ups or pop-ups. 1300 sq. ft, with mirrored wall. Availability varies but can be flexible with a committed arrangement. Contact Joni. WWW.BAILESTUDIO.COM BAILESTUDIO.JONI@GMAIL.COM
Space available at Center for Transpersonal Therapy 3/18
801.596.0147 x41, 5801 S. Fashion Blvd., Ste. 250, Murray. Two large plush spaces available for rent by the hour, day or for weekend use. Pillows, yoga chairs, regular chairs and kichenette area included. Size: 395 sq. ft./530 sq. ft. WWW.CTTSLC.COM, THECENTER@CTTSLC.COM
TRAVEL Machu Picchu, Peru 6/17
801.721.2779. Group or individual spiritual journeys or tours with Shaman KUCHO. Accomodations available. Contact: Nick Stark, NICHOLASSTARK@COMCAST.NET, WWW.MACHUPICCHUTRAVELCENTER.COM
WEALTH MANAGEMENT Harrington Wealth Services DA 2/18
801.871.0840 (O), 801.673.1294, 8899 S. 700 E., Ste. 225, Sandy, UT 84070. Robert Harrington, Wealth Advisor. Client-centered retirement planning, wealth management, IRA rollovers, ROTH IRA’s, 401(k) plans, investing & life insurance. Securities
MOVEMENT & MEDITATION, DANCE RDT Dance Center Community School
801.534.1000, Rose Wagner Center, 138 W. Broadway, SLC. RDT’s Dance Center on Broadway offers a wide range of classes for adults (ages 16+) on evenings and weekends. Classes are “drop-in,” so no long-term commitment is required. Hip Hop, Modern, Ballet & Prime Movement (specifically designed for ages 40+). WWW.RDTUTAH.ORG 12/17
MARTIAL ARTS Aikitaiji 8/17
Instruction offered in Aikitaiji, a twopoint perspective on soft martial art. Since 1980 Jack Livingston has taught Tai Chi Push-hands, enhanced with Aikido techniques, the classic forms and functional applications (following biomechanical principles) and ki triggers to cue the flow state on demand.. JACKLIVINGSTON57@GMAIL.COMT
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Red Lotus School of Movement 12/17
801.355.6375, 740 S. 300 W., SLC. Established in 1994 by Sifu Jerry Gardner and Jean LaSarre Gardner. Traditional-style training in the classical martial arts of T’ai Chi, Wing Chun Kung-Fu, and Qigong exercises). Located downstairs from Urgyen Samten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Temple. WWW.REDLOTUSSCHOOL.COM, REDLOTUS@REDLOTUS.CNC.NET
MEDITATION PRACTICES Meditation SLC 10/17
801.913.0880. 2240 E. 3300 S. Apt. 10. We offer meditation classes and gatherings in an environment that is fun, relaxing, and comfortable. Learn an enjoyable yet potent meditation practice you can add to your everyday life, and explore the ever-relevant teachings of the yoga system. Always free! WWW.MEDITATIONSLC.COM
Rumi Teachings 6/17
Good poetry enriches our culture and nourishes our soul. Rumi Poetry Club (founded in 2007) celebrates spiritual poetry of Rumi and other masters as a form of meditation. Free meetings first Tuesday (7p) of month at Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 E., SLC. WWW.RUMIPOETRYCLUB.COM
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YOGA STUDIOS Centered City Yoga 12/17
801.521.9642, 926 S. 900 E., SLC. Yoga or Every Body, we offer 75 classes a week as relaxing as meditation and yoga nidra, to yin yoga and restoraive, along with plenty of classes to hallenge you, such as anusara and power classes. InBody Academy ,000-hour teacher trainings also ofered. WWW.CENTEREDCITYYOGA.COM
Mountain Yoga—Sandy 3/18
801.501.YOGA [9642], 9343 S. 1300 E., SLC. Offering a variety of Hot and Not hot yoga classes to the Salt Lake Valley for the past 13 years. The Mountain Yoga System is comprised of 5 Elemental Classes EARTH-FIREWIND-FLOW-WATER varying in heat, duration, intensity and sequence. The 5 classes work together and offer you a balanced and sustainable yoga practice. Whether you like it hot and ntense, calm and restorative, or omewhere in-between, Mountain Yoga Sandy has a class for you. WWW.MOUNTAINYOGASANDY.COM
Mudita—Be Joy Yoga 3/18
801.699.3627, 1550 E. 3300 S., SLC. Our studio is warm and spacious – a place for you to come home and experience yourself! Varied classes will
have you move and sweat, open and lengthen, or chill and relax. Come just as you are, ease into your body and reconnect to your true essence. WWW.BEJOYYOGA.COM
PSYCHIC ARTS & INTUITIVE SCIENCES ASTROLOGY Transformational Astrology FOG
212.222.3232. Ralfee Finn. Catalyst’s astrology columnist for 20 years! Visit her website, WWW.AQUARIUMAGE.COM, RALFEE@AQUARIUMAGE.COM
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Astrology Lovers: Looking for a class? Christopher Renstrom, professional astrologer, teaches class three times a month. Perfect for beginners or advanced students. $30 each or 8 classes for $200 prepaid. Come to an Astrology Slam and get a mini-reading, $15. Details: RULINGPLANETS1@GMAIL.COM, WWW.RULINGPLANETS.COM/PRIMETIME-AS-
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Nick Stark 6/16
801.721.2779. Ogden Canyon. Shamanic energy healings/ clearings/ readings/offerings/transformative work. Over 20 years experience. NICHOLASSTARK@COMCAST.NET
Suzanne Wagner DA 1/18
707.354.1019. In a world of paradox and possibility, an intelligent psychic with a sense of humor might as well be listed with the family dentist in one's day planner. Suzanne's readings are sensitive, compassionate, humorous and insightful. An inspirational speaker and healer she also teaches Numerology, Palmistry, Tarot and Channeling. WWW.SUZWAGNER.COM
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PSYCHIC/TAROT READINGS Carrie Held, Intuitive Empath 9/17
435.841.4022. A session with Carrie provides deep understanding, guidance, healing and direction. I connect with your Angels, Guides, and Ancestors to help you move into your highest potential. In person or long distance session by appointment only. www.MyAscensionCoaching.com CARRIEHELD@YAHOO.COM
Crone’s Hollow 11/17
801.906.0470, 3834 S. Main Street, SLC. Crone's Hollow offers
Mindful Yoga Collective at Great Basin Chiropractic
PSYCHOTHERAPY & PERSONAL GROWTH 801.810.9406, 1111 E. Brickyard Rd., Ste. 109, SLC. Do you struggle with mental blocks, weight, cravings, fears, lack of motivation, unhappiness or self sabotage? Find your motivation, confi-
THERAPY/COUNSELING Ascent Integrative Therapy, Heather Judd, LCMHC 10/17
801.440.9833. 684 E. Vine St, #4A, Murray. Holistic/transpersonal psychotherapy, combining traditional and alternative modalities to integrate body mind, and spirit. Trauma/ abuse, depression, anxiety, relationships, spirituality, sexuality, loss, lifetransitions, past lives. Offering EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Lifespan Integration, Rapid Eye Therapy, mindfulness, shamanic practices, light-body healing, TFT/EFT. WWW.ASCENTINTEGRATIVE THERAPY.COM 801.231.5916. 1399 S. 700 E., Ste. 15, SLC. Feeling out of sorts? Tell your story in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Eighteen years specializing in depression, anxiety, life-transitions, anger management, relationships and "middle-aged crazy." Most insurances, sliding scale and medication manage-
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ment referrals. If you've been waiting to talk to someone, wait no more.
Healing Pathways Therapy Center 11/17
435.248.2089. Clinical Director: Kristan Warnick, CMHC. 1174 E. Graystone Way (2760 S.), Ste. 8, Sugarhouse. Integrated counseling and medical services for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship, life adjustment issues. Focusing on clients’ innate capacity to heal and resolve past and current obstacles, rather than just cope. Modalities include EMDR, EFT, mindfulness, feminist/multicultural. Individuals, couples, families. WWW.HEALINGPATHWAYSTHERAPY.COM
Holly Lineback, CMHC11/17
801-259-7311. 1104 E. Ashton Ave, #103, SLC. Counseling and psychotherapy for stress, worry, anxiety, depression, relationships and other life problems causing emotional distress. See website for further information. WWW.HOLLYLINEBACK.COM
Jan Magdalen, LCSW 3/18
801.582.2705, 2071 Ashton Circle, SLC. Offering a transpersonal approach to the experiences and challenges of our life cycles, including: individuation-identity, sexuality and sexual orientation, partnership, work, parenting, divorce, aging, illness, death and other loss, meaning and spiritual awareness. Individuals, couples and groups. Clinical consultation and supervision.
Marianne Felt, CMHC, MT-BC 12/17
801.524.0560, ext. 2, 150 S. 600 E., Ste. 7C, SLC. Certified Mental Health Counselor, Board certified music therapist, certified Gestalt therapist,
Mountain Lotus Counseling. Transpersonal psychotherapy, Gestalt therapy, EMDR. Open gateways to change through experience of authentic contact. Integrate body, mind and spirit through creative exploration of losses, conflicts and relationships that challenge & inspire our lives. WWW.M OUNTAIN LOTUS COUNSELING . COM
Mountain Lotus Counseling 4/17 DA
801.524.0560. Theresa Holleran, LCSW, Marianne Felt, CMHC, & Sean Patrick McPeak, CSW. Learn yourself. Transform. Depth psychotherapy and transformational services for individuals, relationships, groups and communities. WWW.MOUNTAINLOTUSCOUNSELING.COM
Natalie Herndon, PhD, CMHC 7/17
801.657.3330. 1151 E. 3900 S, Suite B175, SLC. 15+ years experience specializing in Jungian, Analytical, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Are you seeking to more deeply understand yourself, your relationships, and why you struggle with certain thoughts and feelings? Call today for an appointment and let's begin. NatalieHerndon@HopeCanHelp.net WWW.HOPECANHELP.NET
Stephen Proskauer, MD, Integrative Psychiatry 10/17
801.631.8426. Sanctuary for Healing and Integration, 860 E. 4500 S., Ste. 302, SLC. Steve is a seasoned psychiatrist, Zen priest and shamanic healer. He sees kids, teens, adults, couples and families, integrating psychotherapy and meditation with judicious use of medication to relieve emotional pain and problem behavior. Steve specializes in treat-
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Sunny Strasburg, LMFT3/18
1399 S. 700 E., SLC. Sunny is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in Jungian Psychology, Gottman Method Couple’s Therapy and EMDR. Sunny meets clients in person at her office in Salt Lake City. For questions, or to schedule an appointment, please email Sunny at: SUNNYS@JPS.NET.
SHAMANIC PRACTICE Sarah Sifers, Ph.D., LCSW 3/18
801.531.8051. ssifers514@aol.com. Shamanic Counseling. Shamanic Healing, Minister of the Circle of the Sacred Earth. Mentoring for people called to the Shaman’s Path. Explore health or mental health issues using the ways of the shaman. Sarah’s extensive training includes shamanic extraction healing, soul retrieval healing, psychopomp work for death and dying, shamanic counseling and shamanic divination. Sarah has studied with Celtic, Brazilian, Tuvan, Mongolian, Tibetan and Nepali Shamans.
Naomi Silverstone, DSW, LCSW FOG
801.209.1095, 508 E. So. Temple, #102, SLC. Psychotherapy and Shamanic practice. Holistic practice integrates traditional and nontraditional approaches to health, healing and balance or “ayni.” Access new perceptual lenses as you reanimate your relationship with nature. Shamanic practice in the Inka tradition. NAOMI @ EARTHLINK . NET
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line goes here APPAREL, GIFTS & TREASURES Blue Boutique 10/17 DA
801.487.1807, 1383 S. 2100 E., SLC. Shopping Made Sexy. Since 1987, Blue Boutique has expanded to four locations, offering the finest in a variety of sexy lingerie, sexy shoes and sexy adult merchandise to discriminating shoppers. We’ve created comfortable, inviting environments with salespeople ready to offer friendly and creative advice. WWW.B LUE B OUTIQUE . COM
Dancing Cranes Imports DA8/17
801.486.1129, 673 E. Simpson Ave., SLC. Jewelry, clothing, incense, ethnic art, pottery, candles, chimes and much more! Visit Café Solstice for lunch, too. WWW.DANCING C RANES I M PORTS . COM
Golden Braid Books DA 11/17
801.322.1162, 151 S. 500 E., SLC. A true sanctuary for conscious living in the city. Offerings include gifts and books to feed mind, body, spirit, soul and heart; luscious health care products to refresh and revive; and a Lifestyles department to lift the spirit. www.G OLDEN B RAID B OOKS . COM
Lotus DA 11/17
801.333.3777. 12896 Pony Express Rd., #200, Draper. For rocks and crystals. Everything from Angels to Zen. WWW.ILOVELOTUS.COM
Healing Mountain Crystals DA
801.808.6442, 363 S. 500 E., #210 (east entrance), SLC. A welcoming crystal shop located one block from the “Trolley” Trax station. Offering: crystals, jewelry, essential oils, $2 sage, 50 cent tumbled stones, Tibetan singing bowls, spa products, books, chakra healing supplies, gifts and more. We are known for our low prices. WWW.H EALING M OUNTAIN C RYS TALS . COM
iconoCLAD—We Sell Your Previously Rocked Stuff & You Keep 50% 2/18
801.833.2272. 414 E. 300 S., SLC. New and previously rocked (aka, consigned) men’s and women’s fashion, summer festival gear and locally made jewelry, clothing, crafts and decor. M-Sat 11a-9p, Sun 1p-6p. Follow us on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter @iconoCLAD to see new inventory before someone beats you to it! WWW. ICONO CLAD. COM
Turiya’s Gifts8/17 DA
801.531.7823, 1569 S. 1100 E., SLC. M-F 11a-7p, Sat 11a-6p, Sun 12-5p. Turiya’s is a metaphysical gift and crystal store. We have an exquisite array of crystals and minerals, jewelry, drums, sage and sweet grass, angels, fairies, greeting cards and meditation tools. Come in and let us help you create your sanctuary. WWW.T URIYAS . COM
Urban Renewal Boutique Consignment
435.640.2636, 2015 Sidewinder Drive No. 109, PC. A curated collection of women’s new & previously enjoyed designer, trendy, & aspiring brands at discounted prices. Featuring
KOKUN NYC cashmere 50% off retail. Earn money while you up-cycle your closet. 40/60 split. Track inventory, sales, & payout online. Mention this ad, receive 10% off first purchase! WWW.U RBAN R ENEWAL B OUTIQUE . COM
5/18 HEALTH & WELLNESS Dave’s Health & Nutrition 7/17
SLC: 801.268.3000, 880 E. 3900 S. and W. Jordan: 801.446.0499, 1817 W. 9000 S. We focus on health & holistic living through education, empowerment and high-quality products. With supplements, homeopathics, herbs, stones, books and beauty care products, we provide you with the options you need to reach your optimum health. Certified professionals also offer private consultations. WWW.DAVESH EALTH .COM
SPIRITUAL PRACTICE line goes here ORGANIZATIONS Inner Light Center Spiritual Community
801.919.4742, 4408 S. 500 E., SLC. An interspiritual sanctuary that goes beyond religion into mystical realms. Access inner wisdom, deepen divine connection, enjoy an accepting, friendly community. Events & classes. Sunday Celebration: 10a; WWW.T HE I NNER L IGHTC ENTER . ORG
The Church of the Sacred Circle 11/17
801.330.6666, 3464 W. 3800 S., WVC. We are a local independent church of non-denominational earth-based
spirituality. We welcome all those who follow Paganism, Wicca, Witchcraft, Asatru, Druid, Shamanic, Eclectic and other traditions. We hold public full moon and new moon circles, monthly events, psychic faires and are family friendly. www.S A CRED C IRCLE C HURCH . COM , INFO @ SA CREDCIRCLECHURCH . COM
Unity Spiritual Community 8/17
801.281.2400. Garden Center in Sugar House Park, 1602 E. 2100 S., SLC. Unity principles celebrate the Universal Christ Consciousness by practicing the teachings of Jesus. We honor the many paths to God knowing that all people are created with sacred worth. Unity offers love, encouragement and acceptance to support you in discovering and living your spiritual purpose. WWW.U NI TYOF S ALT L AKE . ORG , CONTACT @U NITYO F S ALT L AKE.ORG
Urgyen Samten Ling Gonpa Tibetan Buddhist Temple
801.328.4629, 740 S. 300 W., SLC. Urgyen Samten Ling Gonpa offers an open environment for the study, contemplation, and practice of Tibetan Buddhist teachings. The community is welcome to our Sunday service (puja), group practices, meditation classes and introductory courses. WWW.U RGYEN S AMTEN L ING . ORG 12/17
Utah Eckankar 12/17
801.542.8070, 8105 S. 700 E., Sandy. Eckankar teaches you to be more aware of your own natural relationship with Divine Spirit. Many have had spiritual experiences and want to learn more about them. You will meet people with similar experi-
ences who also wish to share how these improve our daily lives. WWW.E CKANKAR -U TAH . ORG
INSTRUCTION The Diamond Approach 8/17
801.839.6418, 1399 S. 700 E., SLC. Diamond Approach, the work of A. H. Almaas, is a journey of uncovering the deepest truth of who we are beneath all the layers of social conditioning and cultural expectations. An ongoing group meets each Thursday. Diamond Approach Workshop: May 16-19. Call for time and place. R ACHELY ES @ GMAIL . COM
Two Arrows Zen Center 3/18DA
801.532.4975, ArtSpace, 230 S. 500 W., #155, SLC. Two Arrows Zen is a center for Zen study and practice in Utah with two location: SLC & Torrey. The ArtSpace Zendo in SLC offers daily morning meditation and a morning service and evening sit on Thursday. TAZ also offers regular daylong intensives—Day of Zen—and telecourses. WWW.T WO A RROWS Z EN . ORG
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June 10: Bike Prom 2017 @ Gallivan Plaza. 6-11pm. Hosted by Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective, a nonprofit that provides refurbished bikes and educational programs to the public. Preprom ride from Pioneer Park to Gallivan Center at 6-8pm. Join 1,000 friendly riders on a slow ride around SLC in their fanciest prom gear. Party afterwards at Gallivan at 8pm with music provided by Panthermilk. Professional Prom portrait photos by Anna Day. Beer, wine, cocktails, and a Food Truck roundup all evening. $25-$75 (prom ride is free). 239 S. Main. June 8: 2017 #RaceMatters Open Mic @ SLCC South City Campus Courtyard. 6-9:30pm. Hosted by PANDOS, YWCA Utah, Racially Just Utah, ACLU Utah and PPAU. This event offers a space to share about race, identity, ethnicity and culture through spoken word, music, poetry, dance or storytelling.
To perform, email RACIALLYJUSTUor sign up at the door. Performers will each have five minutes for their performances. Food trucks, open mic and music. Bring blankets to sit on. Free. 1575 S. State.
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June 10: 6th Annual SLC Holi Festival of Colors @ Krishna Temple Salt Lake City. 11am-4pm. The spraying of colored powders recalls the love of Lord Krishna and His devotees. The 6th annual Holi Festival of Colors features ecstatic dance, kirtan, food, color throws, and yoga. Featured guests include kirtan bands
Ananda Groove with Jai Krishna, Namrock Band, and yoga teachers Alissa Kepas, Callie Perry, Jai Krishna Das, and Yara Wilde. Color throws commence at noon and repeat every hour. Do’s include going up to strangers and asking, “May I lovingly decorate your face and recolor your hair?” Don’ts include wearing contact lenses (colors might get into the lens), moshing and intoxication. “Try just being you for one day, it’s cool, we’ll love you anyway,” reads the Festival of Colors website. Colors available for purchase at the festival, outside colors not permitted. $7; children 12 and under free. To volunteer: HTTP://BIT.LY/2QD18WO. 965 E. 3370 S.
June 10: Heart and Soul Music Stroll 2017 @ Filmore and Glenmare neighborhood. 38pm Local bands bring their talents to the streets, playing from neighborhood porches and yards spanning Glenmore and Filmore streets between 2700 S. and Zenith Ave. Over 40 performers, in-
June 3: Permaculture Permablitz w/ Utah Valley Permaculture Classroom Gardens and Greenhouse @ Sego Lily School. 7:30am-7pm. Learn sustainable gardening methods such as hügelkultur, contours and swells, water conservation and other permaculture skills while volunteering to build a food forest at Sego Lily School’s .75-acre plot. Bring work gloves and a wheelbarrow if you have one! Both digital and gardening volunteers needed. Contact Denise Devynck, master gardener and overseer of the project. 801-808-4424. Videos of past Perma Blitzes: WWW.PERM A C U LT U R E D E S I G N SCHOOL.ORG 447 E 4800 S MURRAY
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world. Jewelry repair, cleaning and ring sizing. Hourly door prizes, free parking. 9575 S. State, Sandy.
June 8: BuzzWord: An Adult Spelling Bee @ Urban Lounge. 6-9p. Have a grudgematch to settle? Take care of it at the Buzzword: Adult Spelling Bee, hosted by the SLC Library. Twenty participants will be selected at random to compete for prizes. Register in advance at SLCPL.ORG/BUZZWORD to play. Doors open at 6p, Buzzword starts at 7p. 21+. Free. 241 S. 500 E. cluding Kate Macleod, Hamilton Cantonwine and Clark, The Way Cool Band, Mundi Ambassadors, String Chix, Gene Sartain, Trace Wiren, The Smokin’ Blues Band, Julian Moon & Jahnavi Alyssa and many more. Food trucks. Since 1994, Heart and Soul’s mission has been to bring music and the performing arts to isolated members of our
June 12: Film screening: Loving @ SLC Main Public Library. 6:30-9p. Hosted by Utah Film Center. Loving tells the story of Richard and Mildred Loving, the plaintiffs in the 1967 U.S. Supreme Court decision Loving v. Virginia, which invalidated state laws prohibiting
community. Visit HEARTANDSOUL.ORG Begins at 1530 E. 2700 S. June 9-11: Gem Faire in Salt Lake City @ South Towne Expo Center. 10a-5p. Fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, gold and silver, minerals and more at manufacturers’ prices with exhibitors from around the
interracial marriage on June 12, 1967. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of this landmark civil rights decision. Post screening discussion. 210 E. 400 S.
June 15: It Starts With You Speaker Series with Kelly McEvers @ The Grand Theatre. 5:30-8:30p. Hosted by KUER 90.1 and United Way of Salt Lake. This three-part speaker series features NPR national reporters and local community members examining the complex issues that divide us as a country and as a community—racism, bigotry, poverty and more. 5:30: Reception ($50) to meet Kelly McEvers, American journalist and current cohost of NPR’s All Things Considered. Speech at 7p is free w/ RSVP at SPEAKERSERIES.UW.ORG. 1575 S. State St. June 17: Granogi Fest 2017 @ Electric Park, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi. 9am-9pm. This festival is for the outdoors person who loves yoga. The “Granola” community, for lack of a better word, describing the adventurous outdoors lifestyle, intersects with the Yogi community. Granogi, a Utah-based organization that leads regular group retreats to Havasupai in Arizona, has created
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June 13: Yappy Hour @ Liberty Park. 6-9p. 4th annual "Yappy Hour" summer series. There will be off-leash areas for dogs to play, and dogs to adopt on site from Rescue Rovers Dog Adoptions. Live music by Pixie and the Partygrass Boys. Food and beverages will be available for purchase provided by Cupbop Korean BBQ, Smokin Star BBQ, Forge Pizzeria and snow cones for pups and humans by Kona Ice. Beer from Proper Brewing Co. No outside food, drink or coolers permited. 700 E. 1300 S. a family-friendly festival in our own backyard for the hiking, biking, camping, climbing community who also practice yoga. CATALYST is proud to sponsor Granogi’s first annual festival. The festival includes Yoga for Rock Climbers, Kirtan with Jai Kr-
ishna Das, Sound Bath Healing, Kids Yoga, Yoga Dance Fusion, Aryuveda Basics, Meditation, Yoga Therapy, Acro Yoga, Chakras & essential oils yoga, and after-party yoga with a DJ in addition to SUP yoga, slackline yoga and mountain bike demonstrations
throughout the day. Granogi draws from local yoga and wellness professionals including Steve Jones from Full Circle Yoga, teaching Yoga and Eye Rest, Regan Archibald from East West Health, teaching Natural Solutions to Health, Bryan Flanders of Root to Rise Studio, teaching Acro Yoga, and Walter Hoggan and his team at Water & Wellness. $33, kids 12 and under free. 3001 N Thanksgiving Point Dr., Lehi. June 21: Yo Mama @ Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch. Forget
politics, environmental crisis and social injustice. Mama is here to remind us who’s really in charge, the source of infinite power and how to navigate space without a puffy suit. This one-woman shamanic performance is written and performed by Kaki Hunter of Moab’s OKOKOK Productions. Directions: Boulder, UT. WWW.BOULDERMOUNTAINGUESTRANCH.COM
June 23-25: Bonanza Campout @ River Edge Resort, Heber City. Can we compare Utah’s Bonanza Campout to California’s Coachella? Sure, why not. Last year, River’s Edge Resort in Heber City launched this Rocky Mountain-style boutique music and camping festival and this year it’s back with a larger camping area and a diverse lineup of over 30 acts—including ODESZA, Ms. Lauryn Hill, NAS, Nick Murphy (formerly known as Chet Faker), Cut Copy, Robert Delong, Duke Dumont, Bob Moses, Cherub, Wale,
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TOKiMONSTA, EDEN, Jai Wolf, Big Wild, The Knocks, Wacka Flocka Flame, Slow Magic and more. Bonanza Campout also features locally curated food and drinks, art installations and plentiful onsite activities including yoga and hiking. “This year we really stepped it up, and nearly quadrupled the budget in terms of performers from last year,” says Vaughn Carrick of Live Night Events. 3-day passes $175-$300. VIP passes, including onsite cabins also available. WWW.BONANZACAMPOUT.COM. June 24: Seven Creeks Walk Series—Three Creeks Confluence Community Celebration in Glendale, 10a-1p. Celebrating with the Seven Canyons Trust, Jordan River Commission, Arts Bridge America, Center for the Living City and Glendale Community Council for the $1.2 million secured for the Three Creeks Confluence. This project will mark the beginnings of the healing and repairing of our hydrology by uncovering the 21 miles of underground creeks in the Salt Lake Valley. Help local artists Wendy Wischer and John Mack place a new public art installation. Open improv dance jam with loveDANCEmore. Open mic for poetry, song or story. Sample local food from Salt Lake City's westside restaurants and learn about other community organizations doing amazing work in the neighborhood. Free. 819 W. 1300 S. June 24: 2017 Wasatch Community Gardens’ Urban Garden & Farm Tour. This self-guided tour stops at some of the most interesting, creative and inspiring backyards, urban homesteads and community gardens the Salt Lake Valley has to offer. Wasatch Community Gardens hosts the Urban Garden & Farm Tour to generate energy, raise awareness and share ideas about urban gardening in the Salt Lake Valley. $10. Register online. WASATCHGARDENS.ORG
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Savor the summer
Make it memorable! Plot something special, or plan some serious lassitude. Here are some ideas to get you started. BY GRETA BELANGER DEJONG Dark Sky Stargazing Trip Series this summer in partnership with the Clark Planetarium, including a Gates of Lodore trip with Dr. Fabio Falchi, a leading scientist on light pollution and the disappearing dark sky. BIKERAFT.COM
Fireflies! Can you spell biolu-
minescence? Yes, fireflies are being seen more and more frequently in Utah. Find them from May into early July around Salt Lake City and Park City particularly near wetlands. For a map of sightings: HTTPS://NHMU. UTAH.EDU/UTAH-FIREFLYSIGHTING-SUBMISSION-FORM
Green grilling for a Webetter cookout noticed a preponderance of grills (both
gas and charcoal) in this year’s neighborhood cleanup piles. To help you take care of the grill you’ve got, grilling guru Derrick Riches provides a troubleshooting and repair guide, as well as a list of grills that last. (If you fire up frequently, consider a natural gas version.) WWW.THESPRUCE.COM
Star gazing Best viewing time for star gazing is the week
of, or before, the new moon (June 23, July 23, August 21), when moonlight does not compete with starlight. The Salt Lake Astronomical Society calendar lists star-gazing opportunities at Stansbury Island, Wheeler Farm and beyond. Bryce Canyon, “last grand sanctuary of natural darkness,” offers constellation tours, telescope basics, “planesphere” practice and an annual astronomy festival (June 21-24). Or just go camping and stare up at the stars on your own.
S’mores with a local twist Want the best s’mores ever? Utah-made Then there’s the total eclipse of the sun, visible only within a narrow swath of land across the country, including Wyoming, on August 21. “Close is not close enough,” according to ECLIPSE2017.ORG, so check out their map and plan a trip north now. Utah’s Holiday River Expeditions is offering a
Madysson’s Marshmallows contain all natural, kosher ingredients without preservatives. Available at Whole Foods @ Trolley and The Store in Holladay. Or pick up some handmade Camp Robber marshmallows (made in Idaho), available at Liberty Heights Fresh. Choose from the abundance of fabulous local chocolate bars (our favorite is Solstice). As to the graham crackers: We still like the
Honey Maid of our childhood. The more ambitious among you might make your own. Try the new certified organic, non-GMO bread flour from Utah’s own Lehi Roller Mills ($16/25 lbs.).
Hammocking It’s social: Hang out with your friends, swing
and chat. It’s potentially romantic: Two of you in a hammock (provided it’s not too hot out). Relax, take a nap: something about the swinging motion puts us out like a light. Good for your brain: Napping helps improve concentration and learning… but even if you don’t fall asleep, the rocking motion helps synchronize your brainwaves. Super easy: Go get yourself a hammock and start hammocking! Swing solo in your yard or on your porch, socialize in parks or take it camping. For basic hammocking, get yourself a simple, lightweight, hammock you can attach to trees. Available at REI and Dancing Cranes. For ease in attaching anywhere, pick up a hammock suspension system. ($30 at REI). Wesley Zumwalt & Maggie Harmston, right
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SEASONAL FUN An ancient tradition: Watch a sunset If you have a smartphone with a weather
app, you know sunrise and sunset times. Get high enough for a good view (downtowners often head for the hills behind the Capitol and Avenues). Give yourself enough time. Bring something to sit on, and maybe a beverage or a picnic. Skip the smalltalk.
GoTheon a wildflower walk best time to see wildflowers on the
northern Utah trails depends on two factors: temperature—warm enough but not too hot; and elevation—the higher the elevation, the later the blooming season. The five best trails
Movies!
Free and easy: Outdoor movies at no charge have become a popular summertime activity.
Salt Lake City: Friday Night Flicks is a traveling festival that moves to different local parks throughout the summer. Free. Popcorn is also free while it lasts. June 2July 14. Monday Night Movies at the Gallivan Center Plaza on Mondays. Free. 8pm. Movies Under the Stars at the Utah State Capitol. Bands at 7:30pm. Movie at dusk. Sundance Summer Film Series at Red Butte Garden: Craving more Sundance films? See some for free under the stars. Bring a blanket and a picnic; lowback chairs okay. Gates at 7:30pm, movies at dusk. (Amphitheatre). For dates and movie titles, visit WWW.REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG/SUNDANCE
North Salt Lake — Movie in the Park hosted by the Youth City Council. Hatch Park. Free.
Murray — Movies in the Park at Ken Price Baseball Field. 9pm. Free.
Millcreek — Venture Out! Festival Series Friday nights, June 3-August 26.
Sandy — Movies in the Parks Movies at various Sandy parks at dusk. June 9-September 8.
Park City — Movie in the Park A different park each night at dusk. June 24-September 23. Free indoor films are a yearround staple in Salt Lake City. • For Sundance-quality films of all genres, including documentaries, check out the Utah Film Center (showing at various locations, but primarily the Downtown SLC Library). UTAHFILMCENTER.ORG Geek Out Crafternoon. 2nd Fridays, 2-4pm, beginning June 9. For teens and adults. Watch… while crafting. SLC Public Library, Sweet Branch (Avenues). SLCPL.ORG The Movie Was Better Than the Book. Last Thursdays beginning June 29. SLC Public Library, Marmalade branch. 6-8pm. SLCPL.ORG
Drive-in movies, matinees • Once ubiquitous, only one old-time big-screen outdoor drive-in remains in SLC: The Redwood (3688 Redwood Road, West Valley). In the 1950s, drive-ins were a big deal. Now, with the price of real estate, they are an anacronism. Go at least once in your life for the historical experience. $9 per person. (In the olden days, drive-ins chargd per car.) REDWOODDRIVEIN.COM • A matinee on a hot day is often a pleasant adventure. Try the Salt Lake Film Society at Broadway and Tower Theatres. $6.75. SALTLAKEFILMSOCIETY.ORG
to see wildflowers in Utah, according to WANDEROOKIE.COM, are: 1. Timp Basin Meadows aka the Flower Garden: The second highest peak in the Wasatch also has one of the best wildflower meadows. 2. Albion Basin: Looking for a kid friendly wildflower hike in Utah? Try Cecret (not a typo) Lake trail located in the Albion Basin near Alta Ski Resort (Little Cottonwood Canyon). 3. Silver Lake in American Fork Canyon: Not only does this trail have wildflowers, it also has waterfalls and two alpine lakes (one at the beginning and one at the end). 4. Timp Caves Trail: This trail is typically known for the Timpanogos Caves National Monument, but it also has a good selection of colorful wildflowers. In fact, the visitor’s center has information on a wildflower scavenger hunt for the trail. 5. White Pine Lake in Logan Canyon: Described as one of the best hikes in northern Utah, White Pine Lake in Logan is covered in a rainbow of wildflowers. (Thank you, Zach and Maria of WANDEROOKIE.COM!)
Cool off in a cave Located in a picnic ground in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Ledgemere Cave is easily accessible. Timpanogos Cave is a popular geologic wonder. Purchase tickets in advance: $8 from WWW.NPS.GOV/ TICA/PLANYOURVISIT/FEES.HTM
Deep fun @ Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch On the edge of the Grand Stair-
case Escalante National Monument, a few miles from the Burr Trail lies the 173-acre Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch. The ranch is a permaculture project in the making, complete with beaver dams and swales. Last year coowner Brandie Hardman spearheaded the restoration of Sweetwater Creek which flows through the ranch, in a project lauded by both the Natural Resource Conservation Services and U.S. Fish Wildlife & Parks. The main lodge is home to Erik Arballo’s Sweetwater Restaurant, where all meat is local, organic and pasture-raised. There are also private cabins, Native American-style tipis, fully equipped “cowboy tents” and camping accommodations. This year BMGR is stepping up its special event/workshop sched-
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ule. Check their website throughout the summer for activities—retreats related to various aspects of permaculture, yoga, bodywork, wildcrafting, spiritual practice, music (a state of the art recording studio nears completion) and more.
It’s also a wonderful place if you just want to get out of the city, to relax, hike and eat good food. It is also a spectacular place to stargaze. Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch is our favorite getaway. WWW.BOULDERMOUNTAINGUEST RANCH.COM ◆
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The Krishna Garden
A community permaculture food forest in the making
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he Krishna Food Forest is an urban story of reclaiming the land for the benefit of the a whole community. Six years ago the property, located behind Salt Lake City’s Krishna Temple, was an abandoned orchard, and so it continued, year after year, as a different set of gardeners with varying degrees of ability offered their help. A few caused more setbacks than progress. There was the year that someone put in old carpet as weed barrier. Please, no one use old carpet as weed barrier! Most carpeting is toxic and as it decays, it leaves micro trash in your garden! 2017 is such a different story. There has been a fabulous coalescence of forces coming together—the Salt Lake Permaculture Guild, Ecstatic Dance, and Michael+Maomi Cundick from the AFLA (Artists for Local Agriculture) gardens. The abandoned orchard now has life. The Salt Lake Permaculture Guild meets every Monday evening at the Krishna Garden for a workshop seminar, discussion, followed by an activity in the garden, and a terrific pot luck spread. Sunday at the Krishna Temple is not a typical Sunday routine. Come for Kundalini Yoga (10am), Ecstatic dance (11am) and a vegan brunch followed by gardening.
SLC Krishna Food Forest at Krishna Temple, 965 East 3370 South. Look for “Salt Lake Permaculture Guild” on Facebook for Monday night activities.
Register your hive Got a beehive? Join the club
Here are some good reasons to register your beehive with the state. No apiary is too big or too small to be registered. • You’ll get up-to-date info on diseases, advice and knowledge. Learn to be safer with your hives. Often people don’t realize they are doing things that destroy hives • The information your hive provides (through inspections, hive testing, and your feedback,) helps the entire apiary community. • Hive inspection and testing are FREE, and have many benefits such as keeping your hive healthy, keeping the local pollinator populations healthy, and educating you. You might learn something new. Did you know that many backyard beekeepers who think they are educated well enough actually do things that harm their hive? • You can request an inspection from either the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food or your county bee inspector. • The licensing fees, paid annually, are based on the number of hives you have. It costs $10 to register 0 – 20 hives. Licensing your hives benefits you, your beekeeping community and the wild pollinators —but it isn’t mandatory. If you try it one year and decide not to register the next, you don’t have to. — Anna Zumwald To register, get other valuable beekeeping information, and to sign up for alerts and reports, go to: HTTP://AG.UTAH.GOV/PLANTS-PESTS/BEEKEEPING.HTML
After a lifetime of living in Utah, Claudia Draper is leaving town Claudia Draper, the personal organizer and feng shui practitioner, is known to her clients as a “compassionate" clutter clearer. “The bond between person and their possessions is sacred,” she says. “If decisions are hard, it may be that you don’t have enough information yet.” Draper comes by her love or order naturally. She recalls being five years old, her mother pregnant and the house a mess. She realized she could improve the situation. Enlisting the help of her four-year-old brother, they tidied and scrubbed. Last year while in Berkeley, Calif., Draper met with locational astrologer Julian Lee Mickunas who recommended North Carolina as a positive place for her. Despite the fact that she knew no one there, she visited Chapel Hill last June and had some remarkable experiences. And so she has decided to make it an adventure, aiming for a summer 2017 departure. Draper will return to Salt Lake City to take care of her clients here, maintaining the same telephone number and email address: 801.755.8529; CLAUDIA@CLAUDIADRAPER.COM
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Plastic Free July
Choose to refuse single use plastic during July–an international challenge
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he Plastic Free July Challenge began in 2011 as a local comunity initiative in Perth, Australia to raise awareness about the amount of single-use plastic we use and toss. By 2014, over 14,000 people from 69 countries participated. This year, the campaign is expected to reach one million people from 130 countries. Why is single-use plastic an issue? Plastic breaks up, not down— pieces become smaller and smaller, but it’s still plastic. Except for the small amount of plastic that has been incinerated, all the plastic ever produced still exists, eventually becoming microplastics capable of carrying bacteria and of being ingested by living creatures. Why use something for a few seconds that will last the rest of your life?
All the plastic ever produced still exists. Of course you can experiment with this idea on your own. But if you’d like to have a group experience, register online. Here’s how the challenge works: 1. Agree that you will attempt to refuse single-use plastic—plastic grocery bags, bin liners, doggy doo bags, coffee cup lids, cling film, cups, cutlery, items with excessive packaging, milk jugs, water & soda bottles, disposable razors, packing foam, disposable diapers, single-serve coffee pods, produce bags, menstrual products, etc. 2. Remember: It’s a challenge, not a competition. Do what you can. 3. Keep a “dilemma bag” in which you collect any unavoidable singleuse plastic. 4. You choose how long you play. Even a day can be eye-opening. The Plastic Free July website offers ideas, recipes and tips on living a plastic-free life—for cleaning, cooking, food storage, gardening, gifts, meals on the go, personal care, pet care, shopping and travel as well as links to additional resources. Okay, we know it’s just a clever thing to say — “plastic free.” The truth is, one trip to the hospital and you’ve used a lifetime supply of singleuse plastic. These are not items we want to skimp on if they are needed. Our houses and vehicles are full of plastic. It’s the stuff we use frivolously, thoughtlessly, that are the real focus of this experiment. Participate via Twitter and Facebook. See the abundant list of ideas and recipes on the website and check out the FAQs. HTTP://WWW.PLASTICFREEJULY.ORG
From the time of the Buddha to this present day, communities have made offerings to support prayers for compassion.
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METAPHORS FOR THE MONTH Osho Zen Tarot:The Miser, Change, Inner Voice Medicine Cards: Turtle, Horse Mayan Oracle: Manik, Center, Polarity Ancient Egyptian Tarot: Queen of Swords, Princess of Wands, The Magician Aleister Crowley Deck: Princess of Wands, Ace of Wands, Two of Wands, Prince of Cups Healing Earth Tarot: Ten of Pipes, Ace of Shields, Woman of Crystals Words of Truth: Boundaries, Appropriate Relationship, Commitment, Resolution
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his month we begin a cycle that I call “the revelation of undeniable truth.” And that is from the astrological perspective, not just the cards. It is an unspinning of the “spin” that many have been hypnotized by throughout the past year and a half. The chaotic, conflicting information begins to be sorted out in a constructive and conscious way, revealing the shadow that has been lurking below the surface. That shadow has been manipulating many into the fear patterns of their own wounds. If there was ever a time to recognize the deception that has held you in a place of confusion defending untruths, then, over the next three months, this is the time. Retrograde Saturn forces all of us to revisit and reflect on our choices, from April 5 through August 2017. Your most cherished illusions may be torn down in order to rebuild a better and more aligned world. Do not expect this to be a fun process for any of us. The journey to get to truth is often a road with many rocks and dangerous moments as all that is “good” is threatened by those who “know not what they do.” Gemini, known as the sign of the “student path,” shows us that once again, a little knowledge is a very, very dangerous thing. Youth believes it knows and makes rash judgments without looking beyond the façade of things and into the heart and truth of what lies below. Often what’s idealized is often rotten on the inside. Now that is becoming clearer. Gemini is the Peter Pan of the zodiac, a reminder that choosing to be eternally a child is not possible and is often an escape from the harsh reality of the “real” world. This is fertile ground for creative endeavors.
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June 2017 BY SUZANNE WAGNER
It is a powerful time to change your focus and open to your next level of becoming. From around June 20 forward, a breaking of emotions allows for healing and truth telling, packing an intense emotional punch. Expect tears and truths, expressing pain and healing. Honestly, I have been waiting for the moment forever. At the end of the month, communication can get challenging again. Especially if you are trying t o do too much, t o o
s o o n . Allow things to unfold in their natural and organic time. Do not make decisions witho u t first being in a v e r y clear place. In the cards, an in- teresting pattern is happening. I’ve never seen more fire cards and more cards that have horses in them. We are in a life and death moment in time. You are on a path that either is going to guide you deeper into the underworld or out of the underworld and into the light of truth. Horse is about freedom from mental and spiritual manipulation that has attempted to “tame” your wildness for its own end. Horse is about personal power, according to Carl Jung. It might be time to lighten your load. Perhaps you are carrying the karmic debt of others and perhaps now that is no longer applicable for your path. You might need to “get off your high horse” and rein in your overt, ego-driven reality. The horse calls to reclaiming the freedoms that you have previously had and perhaps
have given up in fear. It calls you to break free of the beliefs that hold you back and that do not allow for you to mature and grow into your potential. It reminds you that it is time to facilitate a spiritual awakening by teaching you that you must find a balance between your desire for independence and your current responsibilities. Horse is associated with the wind and we have many stories of horses with wings. It reminds you that messages from the angelic realm are attempting to break through the rigidity of your mind. Horse reminds you that there are many hurdles in front of you but with conviction, focus, and momentum you will be able to travel to places unknown. And then there are the Fire Cards. Fire is about revolutions and radical changes. It is about emotions that boil over and respond in a way that is like a wave of unstoppable lava flow. It tells of a cleansing time and a purification of toxic people and situations that are no longer wanted or needed. These other cards show the greedy and miserly people who always want to take more, even when they have enough, because of the emptiness and pain they hold on the inside. The rest of the cards show that a wave of change is happening and that you must find a place to commit to and resolve to hold a boundary that is healthy and life affirming. Stand in your center, in the storm of the duality that will attempt to tear down the old institutions that have been the base of our reality for so long. Recognize that you are on a journey and you do not know where you are going or what it will look like once you get there. Let go of all pre-conceived notions and remember that just because you cannot see, does not mean that the universe and the angels don’t have a clear plan. Enjoy this journey. ◆ Suzanne Wagner is the author of books and CDs on the tarot and creator of the Wild Women app. She lives in California, but visits Utah frequently. SUZWAGNER.COM
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A monthly compendium of random wisdom for the home, garden and natural world JUNE 1 June is LGBT Pride Month. Gay marriage is now legal in all 50 U.S. states and in 22 countries. JUNE 2 Moonstone, June’s birthstone (along with pearl and alexandrite), was named by Roman author and naturalist Pliny the Elder, who believed the stone’s appearance changed with the waxing and waning of the Moon. JUNE 3 Many species of birds, including humming
Fish Lake, Flaming Gorge, and Porcupine and Strawberry reservoirs. JUNE 7 Earthshine is the faint glow on the shadowy portion of
visiting your garden every day. If you have a composter, give it a spin; more action means faster results. JUNE 9 FULL MOON. The Full Moon is at apogee, the farthest point from Earth, making June's Strawberry Moon a
batic and hermaphroditic, and takes place at the end of a mucus rope. Watch it on YouTube. It’s fabulously grossly amazing. JUNE 15 Bumble bees vibrate their burley flight muscles to shake pollen loose from flowers. Flying bees build up an electrostatic charge, which discharges when they land on grounded flowers, and spreads the pollen they are carrying. JUNE 16 Are jets leaving contrails? If not, it probably won’t rain in the next 24 hours.
Micromoon (opposite of a Supermoon). birds, line their nests with aromatic leaves to keep mosquitos away, kill bacteria and act as a sun shield. JUNE 4 A border of dill, fennel, parsley, artemisia, feverfew, marigolds, calendula, sunflowers, zinnias, yarrow, basil, sage and thyme planted around the edges of your vegetable garden will attract good bugs and repel the bad ones. JUNE 5 World Environment Day. The theme for 2017 is “Connecting People to Nature – in the city and on the land, from the poles to the equator.” JUNE 6 Kokanee salmon are essentially landlocked Pacific sockeye salmon. Drop a line for them in
the crescent Moon, caused by light reflecting from Earth to the Moon and back to Earth. Were you on the
JUNE 10 A thick mulch of straw on your vegetable garden keeps roots cool and protects against soil-dwelling diseases. JUNE 11 Extend your harvest season by planting successions of carrots, beans and corn every two weeks. JUNE 12 FIRST QUARTER MOON. Does your deck/house/fence/shed need staining or painting? Do it now, before it gets too hot.
Moon, Ear th would app e a r nearly full and lum i nous. JUNE 8 Make a habit of
JUNE 13 Consider naming your house. (This is not a practice exclusively for British novels.) For instance, CATALYST dwells in Big Pink. Friends of ours dwell in Casa Vida. JUNE 14 Leopard slug sex is acro-
JUNE 17 LAST QUARTER MOON. Butterflies love asters, cosmos, thistles and buttonbush. Their caterpillars prefer thistle, mallow, hollyhock and sunflower. JUNE 18 Ever-bearing strawberries grow well in hanging baskets. Suspend them in a sunny spot and feed and water often. You can do the same with cherry and Tumbling Tom tomatoes. JUNE 19 Father’s Day. Caffeine jukes up mosquito larvae so much that they forget to come to the surface and breathe. If you have standing water, dump in some instant coffee or used grounds. JUNE 20 SUMMER SOLSTICE. JUNE 21 There still time to plant a garden! Vegetables: beans, beets, carrots, corn, cu-
cumbers, eggplant, kale, kohlrabi, melons, peppers, pumpkins, radishes, squash, tomatoes and turnips. Flowers: bachelor buttons, cannas, cosmos, dahlias, gladiola, marigolds, morning glory, sunflowers and zinnias. Plants successions of radishes, carrots, snap beans and corn, every two weeks, through July. JUNE 22 Reduce the number of voracious cabbage butterflies by planting dill and parsley nearby to attract parasitizing braconid and tachinid flies. JUNE 23 NEW MOON. Aphids abhor chives, coriander, mint and thyme. Rosemary is the bane of bean beetles, carrot flies and ticks. Borage discourages tomato worms. And chamomile, “the plant’s physician,” protects against myriad pests and diseases. JUNE 24 Tonight is midsummer eve, the midpoint of the growing in season.
JUNE 25 Young seagulls can swim a few days after hatching, but can’t fly until they’re 45 days old. JUNE 26 Northern Utah’s growing season often isn’t quite long enough for melons to r i p e n . Green, blue or silver plastic mulch, used with drip irrigation, will increase soil temperature and hasten ripening. JUNE 27 Take a walk on mild side: Parleys Trail, accessible from the Bonneville Shoreline Trail at the mouth of Parleys Canyon, runs west to Hidden Hollow Park. JUNE 28 Cats love nepetalacton, a compound found in catnip. Flies, mosquitoes, rats and mice hate it. Grow a pot of catnip on the porch to keep flying pests away, and around sheds and garages to repel rodential ones. JUNE 29 Before cooking, give fresh broccoli a quick salt water bath to coax out the perfectly disguised (and not so
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tasty) cabbage worms. Italian immigrants first brought broccoli to the Americas in the early 1800s. An ingredient has antiviral, antibacterial and anticancer properties. JUNE 30 FIRST QUARTER MOON. “Terroir” is the environmental factors—the weather, the climate, the microbes in the soil and air—that give foods produced in an area a distinctive character. It’s what makes a cherry from Montana’s Flathead Valley, a peach from Palisade, Colorado and a tomato from your backyard taste the way they do. ◆
— Diane Olson and Anna Zumwalt
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