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SOLD DOWN THE RIVER JOHN DEJONG Can we have a sensibly located soccer complex and save the last remaining stretch of riparian habitat along the Jordan in SLC? Ask your city council member. THIS IS THE PLACE FOR SMOG BENJAMIN BOMBARD Then more than now (but nobody’s bragging). Hear from some folks who remember when the snow was black. SPONTANEOUS EVOLUTION BRUCE LIPTON AND STEVE BHAERMAN Our positive future and a way to get there from here. If caterpillars can do it, why can’t we? PREDICTIONS FOR 2010 SUZANNE WAGNER It’s an epic year, as the Big Ship of collective consciousness slowly changes course.

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Sold down the Jordan River Can we have a sensibly located soccer complex and a first rate riparian area? City is planning for 160 acres located between the Jordan River and I-215, just east of the airport. The dream began in the glow of the 2002 Olympics. Mega sports complexes were the rage. Soccer is a popular sport and soccer fields are at a premium all along the Wasatch Front. The idea of a major soccer complex with upwards of 25 soccer fields to be built on some unused piece of land was irresistable. And, for about $600,000 per field, a good deal. Never mind that there was already one major soccer complex in the valley. “It’s way out in West Jordan!” you keen. You have a point. Would soccer fields in the far northwest corner of the City be much of an improvement? Look again. It’s not just another piece of tired bottomland on the Jordan River. It’s the last piece of undeveloped bottomland along Salt Lake City’s portion of the Jordan River. (The city has owned the property since October but it’s not technically in the city, as it hasn’t been annexed by yet.) Most of the land along the Jordan River in Salt Lake City has been reduced to a paved jogging path. The overgrown backyards of businesses and residences abutting the river provide the majority of the riparian area. On the publicly owned stretches, occasional thickets of cattails and weed trees, where they’ve been allowed to grow for a season or three, mar the mowed-lawn-down-to-the-river’sedge aesthetic. Frederick Olmstead, father of “natural” parks, would be appalled. The Jordan River is part of an international flyway that provides habitat for millions of resident and migratory birds. This continuous string of bird-friendly habitat, where birds can feed, mate and nest, is essentially interrupted or nonexistent along Salt Lake City’s portion of the Jordan River. The Powers That Be in City Hall, predating the Becker administration and some current City Council members, have gamed the system to push the soccer complex. The vote on Proposition 5 in 2003 that authorized the $15.3 million bond to build the soccer complex was 20,475 “for,” 19,454 “against”—not an overwhelming mandate, even considering the 48% turnout. The City has now determined that “the original $22.8 million estimated budget was underestimated.” Some might consider that grounds for a do-over of the bond election or at least a penalty kick. The reason this soccer complex is “long awaited” is that it took nearly four years to find a donor to come up with the $7.5 million match required by the bond. The local soccer community never stepped up with any funds. The match came from

Mayor Becker has exciting plans for making Salt Lake known for its environmental progressiveness. Here’s a great opportunity for his administration to step up and own a green future. The soccer complex can go almost anyplace. The Jordan River has only one option.

t’s not much to look at—just another piece of tired bottomland on the Jordan River. Viewed from the west on a smoggy, inversion-shrouded Christmas morning, with the fumes and vapors from the Chevron refinery rising before the gravel pit-scarred face of the Wasatch Fault, it

looks like a backdrop for a 21st century staging of Dante’s Inferno. The random flights of flocks of birds add a computer-generated-graphic effect James Cameron would be proud of. It’s an unlikely site for a soccer game. But a 13-field soccer complex is what Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake—nice move. It gets its name on a couple more venues while salving the wound it inflicted on Salt Lake City when it built its soccer stadium in Sandy. In the briefing document for the City Council, the section titled “Public Process” might as well be called “Public Pastiche.” The document, put forth by director of public services Rick Graham, implies the public has known all along about the preferred location of the proposed sports complex. For those who carefully studied their voter information packet, this is true. But we have found few public references. The land comes to the city from the state by way of the noble, if misconstruable, 1965 Land and Water Conservation Fund Act that provides for open space—not rivers and streams and forests and fields but golf courses and soccer fields and parking lots and retail concessions, according to the City’s reading of the act. Apparently the City doesn’t believe it’s possible to turn the site into a really great riparian area. Nonetheless, it would be possible, just by tearing down the berms, to allow the Jordan River to have its way and restore itself, damn the Corp of Engineers.

Economic engine or caboose? In modern urban planning parlance the Jordan River is, among other things, an “economic amenity.” The original justification for using tax dollars to pay for this project was that it would create economic activity by attracting local, regional and national soccer tournaments which would generate tax revenue, which would more than repay the good taxpayers of Salt Lake City. As the size of the project has been refined from the blasé “up to 25 soccer fields” to the more modest and specific 13 fields, the economic engine aspect of the project has faded and the City’s argument for the complex has shifted to “it won’t cost too much to operate.” And you can kiss those “national” tournaments goodbye. The December 16, 2009 briefing for the City Council hails the original 2003 estimates of operating revenues and expenses for the proposed sports complex as conservative— read “low-ball”—then turns around and makes wildly liberal estimates of operating expenses and revenues, starting out with a 100% utilization scenario that shows (surprise, sur-

prise!) a net profit of $330,000 a year—if the as-yet-unfunded $17.2 million Phase B is built. An optimistic 100% utilization? No one’s going to believe that. Even at 75% utilization and lighting on all but three fields, the City only stands to make $23,688 a year according to their own numbers. If we talk apples and apples, at a conservative 50% utilization the complex loses from $226,000 and $303,000 annually depending on whether Phase B is built and how many fields are lighted. At that rate, the City will probably be turning the project over to Salt Lake County (as it recently did with its Sorenson Unity Fitness and Recreation Center) just about the time the grass has grown in—that is, if the County is willing to take over a second soccer complex. What happens if, or when, this becomes a commercial failure? Salt Lake City taxpayers will probably end up paying off the bond—which, of course, will cost a good deal more than $15.3 million, owing to the wonders of compound interest. We will be the owners of 13 soccer fields outside of the reach of all but the most ardent soccer parents, to be sold to some well-connected developer for a song. Is this is what the legislature envisioned when it sold off the state parklands? Money is an object. Your property tax bill is the direct result of hundreds of programs like this. Many of them, perhaps even a soccer complex, are worthy of our tax dollars. But to put good money after bad, to saddle Salt Lake City taxpayers with $15.3 million of debt when property valuations are declining, is nothing less than fiscally irresponsible. The city’s Fact Sheet, upon which the City Council bases its education, states that “very few” sites meet the criteria for a soccer complex. Not a single alternative site is mentioned. Who decided to put all the eggs in the Jordan River basket? Save Our Jordan, a coalition of citizens not in favor of soccer fields on that site, has identified five alternatives, all of which would be accessible to more citizens. A couple would make good brownfield restoration projects, including the two mentioned by Søren Simonson. Certainly, a series of improvements, perhaps even enlargements, of mini-soccer complexes around the city would serve most of the soccer community better than the Tundra Tourney Fields now envi-

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sioned. How about a Transit Tourney that takes place on two or three remote but closely TRAX-connected sites? Transportation options for the soccer complex on this site are miserable. Adding insult to injury, after driving 50 or so blocks just to get there, soccer chauffeurs may then be expected to participate in the “revenue-based activity” of paying for parking. If a soccer complex on this site is half as successful as projected, the effect of all those team-sized vans and SUVs may need to be factored into the City’s air quality studies. Envision Utah’s Blueprint Jordan

River establishes three levels of riparian area protection based on the Bronze, Silver and Gold awards at the Olympics. The City admits that this land has the potential for “silver” level preservation and restoration. Does any other City-owned riverfront land qualify for this distinction? Envision Utah’s levels, rather than qualitative, are based on a quantitative measure—simply the size of the buffer zone. A true measure of riparian value would take into consideration floodplains, groundwater recharge, vegetation drip lines, plant communities, topography, stream morphology, in-stream flows and

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bond to fund the city’s portion of the Public Sports Complex (read: soccer fields) was approved by Salt Lake City voters in 2003 and has been in the works ever since. As deadline for action nears (the promissary note from Real Salt Lake expires in December 2010, the project is garnering more citizen and media attention—concerns regarding the size, location and ultimate cost. On the one side, Salt Lake City Mayor Becker’s administration feels the project is ready to go, with few if any problems. But local environmental groups are alleging a railroad project with not enough public discussion. Objections center primarily on location. The proposed site, around 2200 North and Redwood Road, borders the Jordan River. The current plan doesn’t fit the guidelines for floodplain or riparian habitat, and will not be responsible stewardship for that section of the river, according to opponents of using that site, which include Westminster College biologist Ty Harrison, TreeUtah’s Vaughn Lovejoy, photojournalist Ray Wheeler, Jeff Salt of the Great Salt Lake Keeper and others.

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erosion coefficients, gaining sections (where water seeps into the river), soil types, meander corridor. This piece of property really has the potential to become a platinum riparian area if Salt Lake City really believes in the vision it embraced when it signed on to the Blueprint Jordan River. In 2003, a slim majority of Salt Lake City voters said we were willing to spend $15.3 million for what was hoped to be a 25-field soccer complex, about $600,000 per field. We did not agree to spend $1.2 million per field. We did not say we wanted it located on the last of the Jordan

River’s riparian shores. To claim otherwise on either point is disingenuous and downright manipulative. If a new site can’t be settled on by the end of this year, the matter should be put to a new bond vote for the entire amount needed. Mayor Becker has interesting and exciting plans for making Salt Lake known for its environmental progressiveness. Here’s a great opportunity for his administration to step up and own a green future. The soccer complex can go almost anyplace. The Jordan River has only one option. ◆ John deJong is associate publisher of CATALYST.

GREEN BEAT According to the city, the Jordan River site is the most favorable of those considered. The city got the land from the State of Utah Parks Department—acquired under a 1965 law that encouraged “open space.” The city interprets this to include “recreation.” Vicki Bennett, director of sustainability for the city, says the public was informed during the bond election in 2003 that this would be the most likely site. Late last month KCPW (88.3FM) reported that city councilman Søren Simonsen, a previously avid supporter of the sports complex project, was reconsidering his support, due in large part to the concerns of these environmental groups. Simonsen confirmed to CATALYST that he is not sure about the viability of the current plan. Although Simonsen is “fully supportive of a sports complex,” his primary concern is that the intended site doesn’t match the guidelines of the Blueprint Jordan River document —a master plan for the Jordan River, which was unanimously adopted in February 2009 by the city council, and has the support of many groups and organizations in the valley. Until recently, Simonsen was employed by a company tied closely with the development of the project, so he distanced himself from the discussions to avoid a conflict of interest. “When this first came up in the council, I was in the dark regarding those discussions,” Simonsen said. Now, however, he’s getting up to speed, and believes there’s a policy conflict. “I’ve argued passionately that a sports complex could be consistent with the [Blueprint Jordan River] master plan. But the more I dig, more into Blueprint Jordan River and into environmental conditions, the more I question whether or not this is the ideal site,” he said. The consistency he mentioned has to do with a “buffer zone” included in the current proposal. The buffer would leave an average of 223 feet (but as few as 101 feet) undeveloped open space along the banks of the Jordan. This zone would be cared for under the auspices of the project. Unfortunately, Simonsen says, the buffer isn’t enough to satisfy the recommendations for this portion of

the river in Blueprint Jordan River. “It’s clear this site is identified as an open space designation,” he says. This leaves the city with a conflict in policy: On one hand, they’ve put a lot of time and money into planning for this particular site; on the other, they’ve approved of Blueprint Jordan River and committed to honoring it. Resolving this conflict will be tricky. If the city decides to consider other sites, it could jeopardize funding—the bond, approved by a narrow margin in 2003, requires matching money, which has been promised by Real Salt Lake, but their promise is good only until the end of 2010. If they decide to modify Blueprint Jordan River, time again becomes an issue, since that document was, and is, a collaborative effort on the part of many agencies and organizations who would have to weigh in on proposed revisions. “We need to have a serious discussion about location. The conclusion might be to keep it where it is. But anyone who wants to gloss over this is doing a disservice to Salt Lake, as well as to the people who have put so much work into the Blueprint,” says Simonsen. One of two alternative sites worth considering is a parcel of land near the city’s Public Works buildings, about 1900 West and 500 South. The other is the city’s public Par Three golf course, which, according to Simonsen, has been losing money for years (and there’s another golf course adjacent to the north, anyway). But Simonsen expects the city council to be reluctant to look elsewhere. “There’s not going to be a lot of desire on the part of the council to go out looking for another site, with how much they’ve been looking at this one,” he says. Simonsen thinks the project should be built somewhere, though. While loans for construction projects are typically very expensive right now, public bonds, according to Simonsen, are doing well, and the project would be a stimulus to the local economy. The city council discusses the sports complex plan on January 5 [visit WWW.CATALYSTMAGAZINE.NET for updates/details]. Once they are clear on the administration’s final proposal, they will put it to a vote. Until then, things are up the air. ◆

ENVIRO-NEWS

BY AMY BRUNVAND

Sierra Club tracks Utah legislature bills Monday, January 25 is the first day of Utah Legislature 2010 General Session, and there is bound to be proposed legislation that is good, bad, or catastrophic for the environment. The Utah Chapter of the Sierra Club offers a bill tracker that makes it easy to keep abreast of important environmental legislation.Why not make a New Year’s resolution to speak up for the environment by writing letters, making phone calls, or even going up to the State Capitol to lobby in person? Sierra Club Guide to Utah Legislature: HTTP://UTAH.SIERRACLUB.ORG/LEGISLATIVE.ASP

Bishop avoids hot waste vote; Bennett waffles In December, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Radioactive Import Deterrence Act, a bill to ban importing foreign radioactive waste. Jim Matheson (D2) and Jason Chaffetz (R-3) both voted in favor of banning foreign waste, but even though the issue is of primary importance to Utah, Congressman Rob Bishop (R-1) failed to even show up for the vote. It seems Bishop, former lobbyist for EnergySolutions (the rad-waste dump in XXXX County due to suffer from such legislation), wanted to avoid having his vote on record. When the bill moved to the Senate for final approval, Bob Bennett (R) threw up another roadblock saying he wants to solve the issue through the courts, not legislation. HEAL Utah suggests putting the pressure on legislators who choose EnergySolutions over their constituents. Getting rid of foreign nuclear waste: WWW//TINYURL.COM/YESVUT5

Car sharing expands in SLC On December 16, Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker helped celebrate the expansion of U Car Share, a two-year-old carsharing service run by U-Haul. Car sharing offers an alternative to car ownership since participants who don’t need to use a car every day can still get easy access to a car (or a bigger car) when they need one. Members can reserve a car online and pick it up from stalls located throughout Salt Lake City and on the University of Utah campus. “Car sharing supports the City’s long-term economic, environmental and social sustainability goals through increasing balanced transportation options and green alternatives for residents and visitors,’ said the Mayor in a press release. “I encourage participation as we focus on

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solutions to create a more sustainable city.” U Car Share vehicles come equipped with a “Salt Lake City Green” parking decal that allows free parking at Salt Lake City parking meters. To encourage new members to sign up, the enrollment fee has been reduced to $5 through January 15. U Car Share: WWW.TINYURL.COM/Y8A3WKW

Solitude expansion? Save Our Canyons is opposing a proposal from Solitude ski resort to expand into Silver Fork Basin. The letter that Solitude Mountain Resort owner David DeSeelhorst sent to the U.S. Forest Service says that more wilderness would limit Solitude’s ability to “respond to customer demands in an evolving and competitive ski industry.” If the proposed expansion does move forward, the Forest Service is likely to require an Environmental Impact Statement with a public comment period. Solitude Mountain Resort rated a “C” on the Ski Area Citizen’s Coalition 2009 Environmental Report Card. Save Our Canyons: www.SAVEOURCANYONS.ORG/

Otters re-introduced to Provo River In November the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources released a female river otter on the Provo River between Jordanelle and Deer Creek reservoirs in hopes of re-establishing a new population. The otter has an implanted transmitter so BYU scientists can study her activities. The nonprofit organization Utah Wildlife in Need provided $66,000 for otter reintroduction and hopes to raise another $74,000 to complete the restoration project. Utah Wildlife in Need: WWW.UWIN.ORG

Recycle your e-waste Electronic equipment contains toxic compounds such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and brominated flame retardants that can leach into the soil and water supplies or contaminate our air if electronics are sent to landfills or incinerated. The Utah Department of Environmental Quality offers advice on recycling e-waste. Check the SLCgreen webpage for announcements of future e-waste collection events. Utah DEQ: Recycling Electronics Responsibly: WWW.TINYURL.COM/Y9RXO58

Trees to the curb: Jan. 1-30 Salt Lake County will collect Christmas trees from your curb and have them mulched. Please do not put trees in your garbage or recycle can; Leave your tree at the curb, not in the street. Trees must be bare of tinsel, flocking and ornaments.

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Salt Lake City: The place for smog Then more than now (but nobody’s bragging) BY BENJAMIN R. BOMBARD hen winter storms shiver snow over the Wasatch Front and clouds peel off the lapis skies, people from Payson to Tremonton enjoy picturesque vistas that inspire accord with Brigham Young’s opinion: This really is the place. But when high-pressure fronts park dry air masses over the region, an atmospheric inversion cre-

ates prime conditions for a mucky haze to soup into the Wasatch Front, haze so thick it gives the sun a rusty pallor and so toxic as to be a certifiable health hazard. When this occurs, you may want to be any other place, somewhere you can breathe a deep, clean breath and rejoice in a view of a naturally blue sky. The extended spell of smoggy skies that couch-potatoed over the area mid-December was a dependable small talk topic in grocery store lines and among acquaintances at holiday parties. Who didn’t lament being unable to see from one side of the valley to the other? Or even half a mile in any direction? In these midwinter days, sunshine is at a premium, and to the dismay of many, any potential sunshine was besmirched by smog for much of the past month. But, according to some longtime residents, the pollution caused by inversion isn’t as bad now as it was in decades past. In the early 1900s, coal—coal-burning for cooking and heat as well as coal-driven train traffic and coal use in manufacturing—was the primary

Utah’s levels of PM2.5 have decreased dramatically since the EPA first set standards for them in 1971. Then, Utah’s levels were more than 12 times the national standard. In 2008, levels had dropped to about twice the standard. We’re now down to sixth on the list of the most polluted cities in the U.S. by short-term particle pollution.

source of pollution across the U.S., and that was certainly true of Utah at the time. “It was really awful in the ’40s,” recalls 72-year-old cab driver Rob Sharp, a Salt Lake native who has spent most of his life here. He remembers a time when residents could burn fallen leaves and most homes were heated by coal stoves. Instead of using salt on icy, snowy roads, Sharp says people sprinkled “clinkers,” the refuse of spent coal, onto the streets. As he recollects, the air quality in the area progressively improved when natural gas furnaces began replacing coal stoves in the ’50s and Æ60s. Pamela O’Mara’s grandmother, Hortense Hodson, grew up on South Temple, which was named Brigham St. at the turn of the 20th century. “She told me that sometimes the air in Salt Lake City would get so bad she couldn’t even see across the street,” O’Mara says. As 79-year-old Don Jex tells it, smoke was constantly belching from smelter towers in Murray and Sandy, and smoke poured out of the Geneva Steel mill in Utah Valley. He’s not alone in blaming the area’s historically bad air on noxious industrial emissions, as late as the 1970s. Vik Arnold, from Farmington, remembers when Miller Floral operated a greenhouse there. “They would fire up the coal-powered heating plant in the winter; their big smokestack would spew out enough stinky, black smoke to turn day into night and cover our cars with soot,” Arnold says. Eve Leonard remembers holding her breath driving past the refineries on Beck Street. “Before Kennecott made their [smokestack] higher, the air quality here was much worse,” says Diane Olson, who writes CATALYST’s “Urban Almanac” column. “Grass literally would not grow in Magna and the other towns around Kennecott, and the Oquirrh Mountains were bare of trees and other foliage.” Many people referred to sunsets over the Oquirrh’s as the “Colors by Kennecott,” a nod to the effects of pollution on diffuse sunlight at dusk. Before the Clean Air Act Extension in 1970, Kennecott Utah Copper

Corporation relied on several small smokestacks to disperse its pollution. The smelting process of separating sulfur from the copper produces thousands of tons of sulfur dioxide gas, which has been linked to a variety of adverse respiratory health conditions. Kennecott built a new, taller smokestack in 1974, and it claims that the smelter it installed in 1995 captures 99.9% of sulfur dioxide emissions. Scott Perry, an artist in Salt Lake City, was in junior high back in the mid-’70s. He remembers the skies as bluer during the day, crisper, and darker at night. “None of this gunk that we have now,” Perry says. “Also—this memory may be due to my short, stumpy, junior high legs— but it also seems that the snow was much deeper and stayed around much longer than it does now.” As a student at the University of Utah in 1977, Jane Broadhead remembers an extended and despairing period of mucky pollution in January of that year. “I recall standing at the bottom of the flagpole on campus, looking up and not being able to see the flag because of the smog. I’m sure there was fog as well as particulates, but it was nasty,” says Broadhead. Despite Utah’s characteristically dry air, fog can and does form in the region when a cap of warm air traps

dense, moist, cold air near the Earth’s surface. That increase in atmospheric temperature with altitude creates a temperature inversion and shuts down the normally fluid circulation of hot and cold air masses that blows away toxicants emitted by automobiles, power plants and industrial facilities, allowing those pollutants to coagulate in the valley. Fog makes things worse, concentrating the more-dangerous PM2.5 particulates, which, according to the Utah Department of Air Quality, account for most of Utah’s wintertime particulate pollution. Particulates are one of six pollutants monitored by the Environmental Protection Agency. PM2.5 particulates are a dangerous brew of sulfate and nitrate acids, organic chemicals, metals, soil or dust, all of which are 2.5 micrometers in diameter and smaller—orders of magnitude smaller than a human hair. These tiny particles penetrate deep into the lungs and can cause or worsen respiratory diseases. The EPA has linked PM2.5 to a number of serious health problems, including heart and lung diseases, stroke and premature death. Utah’s levels of PM2.5 have decreased dramatically since the EPA first set standards for them in 1971. In that year, Utah’s levels of PM2.5,

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The last thing you need when your car is stuck in the snow is a writer. Writers are really only good when your car is unstuck and you are sitting in a warm home with functional plumbing.

afternoon and the sky was as gray as gray could be. You could see the sun wanted to be there in the sky, but you couldn’t really tell it was the sun and not the moon. It was something like being on Mars, and it was nothing like anything I had ever seen in my entire life. I remember thinking, what am I doing living here?” Longtime Salt Lake City resident Marge Bowen recollects the winter of ’82-’83. An awful brown haze rolled into the valley sometime in December and did not lift for three solid months, she says, and the temperatures were downright arctic. “Everybody was sick. Everybody was cranky.” After two months trapped beneath the muck, Bowen and her husband decided this was not the place. They escaped the valley in February and fled to Mexico. It’s too early to say how long we’ll will have to live with the present spell of inversion-induced smog, but it would take extraordinarily languid weather for it to hang around for months. And even though it might call our valley home for a time, perhaps there’s some solace in knowing it’s not as bad as it could be. Or as it was. u Benjamin R. Bombard is a journalist who grew up in Salt Lake City. Thanks to al our Facebok and listserv friends who responded to our call for comments.

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Achieving relevance f you want a job that gives you real satisfaction and elicits appreciation, become a plumber or tow truck driver. Seriously, most of us are mired in jobs that require a lot of daily rationalizations to

3080 micrograms per cubic meter (ug/m3), were more than 12 times the national standard (260 ug/m3). In 2008, Utah’s levels had been reduced to 59 ug/m3. This, however, is still almost twice the standard. A 2009 report by the American Lung Association ranks Salt Lake City sixth and Logan seventh on a list of the most polluted cities in the U.S. by short-term particle pollution. Pittsburgh tops that list. On Christmas Eve and Christmas day, another temperature inversion was established along the Wasatch Front, but the dry air that followed on the heels of the recent snow storm wasn’t conducive to fog. All that brown haze hanging over the valley was pollution. In Diane Olson’s climatology class at Westminster College in 1981, she was assigned the task of predicting the weather daily. “For the entire month of January, it was the same— an inversion. No sun, hard to breathe, nasty cold,” she recalls. Barbara Palmer [author Ben’s mom] moved to Utah in 1979, and she has a distinct memory of a smoggy day in 1986 that very nearly convinced her to hightail it back to the East Coast with her young family. “I was walking to a department store in downtown Salt Lake with my two sons,” she recalls. “And I’ll never forget, it was three in the

achieve relevance; our jobs represent a tiny cog in some big machine that might in only some abstract way help anyone. I was reminded of this last Saturday evening. There we were, a feckless collection of liberal arts graduates and technically challenged Frisbee-throwers trying to figure out how to get a car out of a snowy gutter. We were close to either a dented car or painful back injury when along came a random tow truck driver. This Angel of 5th East assessed the situation, hooked a cable to the car and pulled it out in about three minutes. He neither asked for money nor berated our incompetence. I like to think he left feeling very right with the world. I wish my life were more like this. Crafting a clever paragraph just isn’t the same thing. I used to be part of a writing discussion

group until I started describing writers as a bunch of self-absorbed misfits—at which point I was accused of self-loathing. I prefer to think of it as being perceptive and in touch with oneself. The last thing you need when your car is stuck in the snow is a writer. Writers are really only good when your car is unstuck and you are sitting in a warm home with functional plumbing. Although no plumbers have appeared as magically as the tow truck driver last Saturday night, I would also like to publicly thank them this holiday season. Plumbing has always meant cursing, bruised knuckles and puzzled trips to Home Depot for me. It is a comforting daily modern miracle that all you plumbers make it possible for the good stuff to come in and the icky stuff to go out. So my New Year’s wish is that we can all find small ways to be helpful despite ourselves. Really, the best part of my day is opening a door for someone with two arms full of packages. There is no awkwardness of whether you are doing this for a woman or a man; if they will be offended or think you are hitting on them. If you open the door for someone without a spare hand, everyone is happy.

A few ways to be useful even if you are a liberal arts major: Start with shoveling an extra 10 feet of the sidewalk beyond the precise GPS-surveyed borders of your property. Maybe your neighbors will reciprocate and everyone’s job will be easier. Pick something up that you didn’t drop and do it without resentment. We are all living in the same Dumpster, and just maybe your selfless act will encourage others to do likewise. Put your shopping carts back in their corrals. It will make the parking lot safer and make the minimum wage shopping cart wrangler’s job a little easier. Besides, you need the exercise. Keep your exasperation to yourself. Sure, you had to wait two minutes longer than normal for your burrito, but don’t take it out on the food service worker by heaving a big sigh or acting all put out. You probably have a cell phone with 1,200 apps; just entertain yourself for the extra two minutes. ◆ Dennis Hinkamp wishes everyone a safe, happy and helpful 2010.

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Spontaneous evolution If caterpillars can do it, why can’t we? BY BRUCE H. LIPTON AND STEVE BHAERMAN “The good news is, there will indeed be peace on earth. I sure hope we humans are around to enjoy it.” — Swami Beyondananda e are in a world of crisis. From economic collapse to environmental decay to climate change to war, hunger and poverty, our species seems to be headed fool speed ahead on a fast track to a train wreck. But what if these crises presented the greatest opportunity in recorded history—conscious evolution? The good news is that biology and evolution are on our side. Contrary to what conventional science and religion have been telling us, evolution is neither random nor predetermined, but rather an intelligent dance between organism and environment. When conditions are ripe—either through crisis or opportunity—something unpredictable happens to bring the biosphere into a new balance at a higher level of coherence. While we often perceive of examples of spontaneous remission as miraculous healings that happen by the grace of God, looking a little

deeper we see something else at work. Quite often these fortunate individuals actively participate in their own healing by consciously or unconsciously making a key, significant change in their beliefs and behaviors. So here is the bad news and the good news. The story of human life

on Earth is yet to be determined. Spontaneous evolution will depend on whether we humans are willing to make changes in our individual and collective beliefs and behaviors, and whether we are able to make these changes in time. For millennia, our spiritual teachers have been pointing us in the

The caterpillar and the butterfly have the exact same DNA. They are the same organism, but are receiving and responding to different organizing signals. We see the media reporting a decaying caterpillar world. And yet everywhere, human imaginal cells are awakening to a new possibility. They are clustering, communicating, and tuning into a new, coherent signal of love.

direction of relatedness and love. Now science is confirming that ancient wisdom. We are each and all cells in the body of an evolving giant super-organism we call humanity. Because humans have free will, we can choose to either rise to that new level of emergence or, in the manner of dinosaurs, fall by the wayside. Like it or not, our future depends on the choices we make as a species.

All you need is love–really! From Jesus to the Beatles, we humans have spent the past 2,000 years hearing—and resisting—the message of love. Perhaps now that science is echoing ancient wisdom in this regard, we might actually heed the message. Thanks to the current paradigm of scientific materialism, most of us believe (if not consciously, then unconsciously) that life is a dog-eatdog rat race, a dire competition where only the fittest survive. However, science now tells us that this Darwinian view is distorted. In actuality, environments survive and evolve as systems. Whatever helps to balance that system thrives, while that which doesn’t fit doesn’t survive. Thus, the real evolutionary principle is survival of the “fittingest.” Our planet is facing what scientists are calling the Sixth Great Mass Extinction. The previous five were apparently caused by objects from

outer space, such as comets or asteroids, hitting Earth. This time, the cause comes from “inner space” – our own invisible beliefs that have spun us outside the web of life. Beginning with monotheistic religion telling us that we humans are superior and apart from other creatures on the planet, exacerbated by scientific materialism insisting human technology has the power to “conquer” nature, we have focused so heavily on our fitness as individuals, we have failed to recognize that our fitness as a species is up for examination. However, the most transformational tool in our human toolkit— and the one we’ve largely ignored for the past two millennia—is love. This love we are talking about is not some mushy-gushy sentiment, but the glue that holds our world together. According to Dr. Leonard Laskow, a surgeon who discovered his own innate ability to heal with love and wrote a book with the same name, “Love is a universal pattern of resonant energy.” In this sense, two or more tuning forks vibrating together are in love with each other, just as two or more humans can resonate in a palpable field of connectedness, joy, and even ecstasy. Love, he said, “is the universal harmonic.”

Love and evolution If indeed love is a resonant harmonic, then a case can be made for evolution being the evolution of

love itself. From the first spark of life ignited by the wave of light impregnating the particle of matter on Earth, every stage of evolution has involved two things: greater connection, and greater awareness. While we should beware of anthropomorphizing cells—they hate it when we do that—in a very

for states to have armed borders, and the inevitability of a border skirmish. Clearly, America’s prosperity has been due in part to not having to spend precious resources defending against other Americans. On a worldwide scale, imagine what we could do with the trillions of dollars we spend on weaponry.

Every stage of evolution has involved two things: greater connection, and greater awareness. When single cells joined to become multi-cell organisms, they “surrendered” to a higher level of organization, and “agreed” to live in harmony. In other words, love. important sense, when single cells joined to become multi-cell organisms, they “surrendered” to a higher level of organization, and “agreed” to live in harmony. In other words, love. The same has been true of individuals affiliating in tribes, and tribes affiliating as nations. At each stage, individuals (or groups of individuals) have become aware of how connecting in community would enhance their wellbeing. Taking a cue from the Iroquois Nation, America’s founders designed a system where individual states gave up their right to arm themselves against one another. Think for a moment what it would have meant

Certainly, an argument can be made that while the vast majority of us may be peace loving, we would still have to defend ourselves against those who aren’t. This is true. However, we are all too commonly mobilized by our “leaders” against a perceived enemy, when in actuality the true “enemy” is the field of beliefs that reinforce an absence of love – and the misleaders who manipulate that field.

A world In crisis=a world of opportunities Meanwhile, in the collective consciousness there has been a growing awareness that, to quote Dorothy,

“We’re not in Kansas anymore.” Whether it’s the evangelicals speaking about the Rapture, scientists warning of the Sixth Great Extinction, or those who see “2012” as some transformational watershed date, there is an understanding that we are on the threshold of profound change. As we are seeing every day in the news, old structures and ways of being seem to be crumbling all around us. Our institutions—from hospitals to schools to banks to our own government—are failing, and seem to be unfixable. What’s going on? To better understand the opportunity hidden in the crisis, consider the tale of another world in transition. Imagine you are a single cell among millions that comprise a growing caterpillar. The structure around you has been operating like a well-oiled machine, and the larva world has been creeping along predictably. Then one day, the machine begins to shudder and shake. The system begins to fail. Cells begin to commit suicide. There is a sense of darkness and impending doom. From within the dying population, a new breed of cells begins to emerge, called imaginal cells. Clustering in community, they devise a plan to create something entirely new from the wreckage. Out of the decay arises a great flying machine— a butterfly—that enables the survivor

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BY HEIDI NOVAK oan Dye Gussow is a tenacious activist for all things unprocessed. Her crone wisdom and cockeyed optimism are inspiring. A nutrition educator by trade (she has actively educated her students and the public about nutritional ecology and sustainability for over 35 years), she is also a gardener, cook and writer. Her memoir “This Organic Life: Confessions of a Suburban Homesteader” is filled with recipes of truth and hope (and real food recipes, too). She walks the talk of a person commited to helping build locally based and self-reliant food economies. Joan Dye Gussow came to Salt Lake City in November to raise awareness about our food system and encourage alternatives. She spoke at Westminster College, opening the local version of the California-based Bioneers Conference (Biological Pioneers). Herself a pioneer in the practice of “eating locally” for about 35 years before the word “locavorism” was even invented, the Columbia University professor emerita has inspired journalists such as Michael Pollan (“The Omnivore’s Dilemma”) and Eric Schlosser (“Fast Food Nation,” “Food Inc.”). This offers a clue to the depth of presence carried in her message. Gussow’s message is simple: It is time to get real with our relationship with food. Simple. But not easy—nor, for many, so easy to swallow. It starts with an awareness about the food system that delivers the cornucopia to supermarkets across America. First, the food “products.” In the 1990s, approximately 15,000 new food-like substances entered the marketplace, many made from highly processed and genetically engineered corn, soy and wheat.

Many of us eschew “food” that has been created by chemists. In attempt to eat well, we purchase fruit and vegetables. However produce grown in large-scale production now delivers 15-80% less nutritional value than 70 years prior. What is believed to be nutritious only provides marginal benefits over manufactured food.

Then there’s the ecological footprint: In addition to the gas-powered farm machines and petrochemically derived fertilizers, supermarket produce is usually better traveled than those who consume it. In 1940 the industrial food system produced 2.3 calories of food energy per calorie of fossil fuel energy used. The same system now only produces 1 calorie of food energy per 10 calories of fossil fuel energy. Thanks to farm subsidies, the food we eat costs more to produce than we actually pay at the checkout stand. Gussow became a vegan as she searched for local, humanely raised

animals for her diet. Through this process she found that she did not need nearly as much protein as she thought. “We eat excessive amounts of meat and meat products, more per capita than any other country in the world at any point in human history,” she points out. The consequences of such a diet, similar to the royalty of yesteryear, are evident in the state of public health. Gussow compare the current state of the environment and animal production to that of slavery: property to use for man’s presumed best interest, without first considering the natural rhythms of give and take found in the web of life. She says the time for organic agriculture has arrived. Agribusiness only produces an operational yield that is at best 0.2% per year above organically grown food when growing conditions are optimal. Yet organically grown food produces 22% greater yield than conventional when the weather is unpredictable. Gussow is optimistic that many people can and do want to live sustainably. She reminds us that plants are autotrophs—they require only sun to produce energy, giving vitality naturally with little energy investment upfront. Hosting the solar dollars of a commodity-driven market, nature is always there for us to harvest her potential. The problem is not technology; it is the willingness to change our perception of the cornucopia. Gussow encourages us to consider the delicious simplicity of food relationships that can exist when consciously created. A cornucopia loaded with real food may open the doors to a more vibrant lifestyle for all concerned. ◆ Heidi Novak is an energy kinesiologist, massage therapist and the owner of All for Health and Awareness in Salt lake City.

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cells to escape from the ashes and experience a beautiful world, far beyond imagination. Here is the amazing thing: The caterpillar and the butterfly have the exact same DNA. They are the same organism, but are receiving and responding to different organizing signals. That is where we are today. When we read the newspaper and watch the evening news, we see the media reporting a decaying caterpillar world. And yet everywhere, human imaginal cells are awakening to a new possibility. They are clustering, communicating, and tuning into a new, coherent signal of love. We are now between “two worlds” —the caterpillar world where our future is limited by our creepycrawly past, and the butterfly world where humanity can soar to reach its highest potential. Unlike the shift from caterpillar to butterfly, however, transformation of humanity is not inevitable. It requires our participation. We have the choice to live in and reinforce the limitations imposed by fear and past programming. Or, we can attune ourselves

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A three-step program for “spontaneous remissioning” If we are to survive and thrive as a species, we must consciously shift our mission from individual survival to species thrival. While there is currently no 12-Step Program for a species “recovering” from 5,000 years of civilization, we are offering a Three-Step plan because frankly, we don’t have time for all 12 steps. The steps are Awareness, Intention and Practice. Since we are on the cusp of conscious evolution, the first all-important step is to become consciously aware of what science now tells us about the nature of human nature. The four fundamental beliefs of scientific materialism have been— inconveniently—disproved by science. When we recognize that so much of who we imagine we are is based on programmed “invisible” beliefs, we can begin to recognize

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that this programming is the one thing we have in common. The entire notion of “blame” at that point seems absurd. As the Biblical injunction says, “Forgive them because they know not what they do.” In this forgiveness and liberation from blame, we can accept responsibility. That is, we can choose to respond differently. Consequently, the next healing step is to make an intentional choice to release obsolete beliefs and divest from the “caterpillar” institutions and mindset, and instead invest in the new butterfly society that is emerging locally and globally. The community of “imaginal cells” that sociologist Paul Ray calls “cultural creatives” has grown in just over 10 years from 50 to 70 million adult Americans. We can choose to combine our own mission with that of this new organism, to weave a web of mass construction, so the butterfly can rise as the caterpillar falls. That brings us to the final step. Now that we know what science is telling us about the true nature of human nature, what do we do

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Nostalgia 248 E. 100 S. 532-3225. Salt Lake’s best-damn coffee, sandwiches, salads, soups and fresh pastries. A great destination for casual business meetings or a relaxed environment to hang out with friends. Local artists also find a home to sell their work in a new, hip environment. Free wireless Internet available. $, CC, V, B, TO, P, CAT. One World Everybody Eats 41 S. 300 E. One World Everybody Eats serves fresh, organic cuisine that changes daily. To encompass our commitment to community, ending waste and eliminating hunger, we allow you to price your own meal according to your individual created plates. Open 7 days a week, 11a-9p. $, $$, V, P, TO. RedRock Brewing Company Casual atmosphere with award-winning, hand crafted beers and sodas. Fresh, inspired menu with something for every-one. Valet, Patio Dining, Weekend Brunch, Full liquor & wine menu, take-out. Sun-Thurs 11am12am, Fri-Sat 11am-1am, Brunch Sat-Sun 11am-3pm. 254 South 200 West, SLC, 801.521.7446, WWW.REDROCKBREWING.COM $$, CC Rising Sun Coffee Too busy to eat healthy? Not anymore! Rising Sun Coffee now offers vegetarian and vegan breakfast and lunch bagels and sandwiches as well as non-dairy, gluten-free, sugar-free beverage options in a convenient drivethru style. We carry only fair-trade organic coffee and garden direct tea. Our delicious bagels are delivered daily from locally owned Stoneground bakery. Experience Salt Lake’s first healthy grab-and-go eatery. 801-486-0090, 2100 S 266 W, SLC. Mon-Fri 5:30a-6:30p, Sat 6a-6p and Sun 9a-5p. $, CC, V, TO Sage’s Café 473 E. 300 S. 322-3790. Sage’s Café serves the healthiest & freshest cuisine in Utah, without compromising the overall dining experience. Sage’s Café serves organic wines & beer, fresh pastries, triple-certified coffee & tea. Cuisine ranges from fresh pasta to raw foods. Sage’s Café sustains diversity, compassion, personal & environmental health, community & positive attitude. Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30a-2:30p & 5- 9:30p; Fri 11:30a2:30p & 5p-12a; Sat 9-12a; Sun 9a-9p. $-$$, CC, V, P, W/B,TO. The Star of India, 55 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, 801-363-7555. An award-winning Salt Lake institution since 1995. Featuring a full bar, $9.95 lunch buffet with 8-10 entrées, salad, naan, and rice pudding. Tandoori style cooking. Specializing in chicken curry, lamb, seafood, halal & goat meat and vegetable entrées. All food prepared fresh and on premises. Parking validated in all surrounding lots and meter tokens provided. Lunch M-Sat 11:30a2:30p, Dinner M-Th 2:30p-10p, Fri-Sat 2:30-10:30p, Sun 3-9:30p. www.starofindiaonline.com. $-$$$, CC, V, W/B, L, TO, CAT.

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Can’t beat beets Sip all winter on sour and sanguine beetroot kvass BY REBECCA BRENNER

Beet Kvass n the basement, packing away holiday decorations and lights, I come across red and purple jewels from the late summer, early fall. I couldn’t be more excited to pull out my box of beetroots, buried in damp sand. I decide January is the perfect time for some beet kvass, a fermented tonic made from beets, whey and water. Finding my beets feels like one last holiday surprise. I take only a few—I hope my root vegetable stash will last me until next season’s CSA* and farmers’ markets. I am often asked, “What do you do with all of the food you ferment, pickle and preserve?” I giggle to myself—this question use to deeply perplex me, because the answer seems so obvious. “Why, I eat and drink it.” But the more I was asked this question, the more I began to understand how complex it actually is. I make space on the counter for the beets. I realize the answer has less to do with the simplicity of eating and more to do with the complexity of our current food system. The lack of personal confidence in the ability to feed ourselves comes from how accustomed we’ve come to the conven-

This sour DIY drink is said to be more popular then water in traditional Ukrainian homes. ient food products that line our grocery store shelves 24 hours a day, seven days a week. So much so that home-canned produce lining our own DIY pantries seems exotic. I rinse and scrub the beets. I understand the current grocery store culture has taught us that artisan food practices and preservation are meant for professionals only. It’s one thing to grow you own foods and shop the farmers’ market during the summer, but the large chain grocery stores lure us back after frost hits. Even before peeling the beets they begin to stain my fingers and cutting board. I think of what I’m making—beet Kvass—and its long history in Russia. This sour DIY drink is said to be more popular then water in traditional Ukrainian homes; and every home, from the very poor to

wealthy, never goes without it. Not only is kvass used as a health tonic, it is also used in making borscht, soups and salad dressings. The movement of preservation from individual homes and into large commercial processing plants has all but removed our confidence as amateur food artisans. We use some company’s vegetable stock, tomato paste and kombucha instead of our own. Being the food enthusiast that I am, as I dry the beets on the cutting board I dream of American families full of confidence in their ability to grow, make and preserve their own foods. Not just as a novelty to pass around as Christmas gifts, but as a mindful movement in self-reliance and environmental care. I begin to chop the beets and think how I’ve learned most of the artisan food and preservation practices I know on my own. Once I began preserving, I then had to trust my ability to incorporate those foods into my winter meals. At first I would worry—what to do with a freezer full of local fruits, string beans and pesto? Which recipe would DIY canned carrots be best in? How good will root vegetables really be after being stored in the cellar for a few months? As I drop the beets into a quart Mason jar full of water and whey, I realize our lack of confidence is also fueled by fear. Fear that it won’t taste right. Fear it won’t look like it does in our recipe books. Fear that we’ll make ourselves sick. Fear that it will take all day and not be worth our time. So we turn it over to someone else. I can’t help but to giggle again. This time at the absurdity of how far removed we’ve become from growing and processing our own food—especially as I make beet kvass. It is such a simple drink. Most preservation and artisan food techniques are simple, and that is their beauty. Simple, whole foods grown by you or a local grower and made by you into all of the food you could hope for. It truly is a process that is for the people, by the people. ◆ Rebecca Brenner, Ph.D., is a nutritionist and owner of Park City Holistic Health. For more healthy DIY recipes visit her at WWW.PARKCITYHOLISTICHEALTH.COM and WWW.PLAYFULNOSHINGS.BLOGSPOT.COM. *CSA refers to Community-supported Agriculture, where you pay the farmer upfront and weekly receive a box of produce throughout the growing season. For information on participating area farms, go to WWW.CSAUTAH.ORG.

3 medium organic beetroots, peeled and chopped coarsely 1/4 cup whey, preferably made fresh from raw milk—(see the December 2009 “Alchemical Kitchen” column for how to get whey from raw milk). As a whey alternative, another tablespoon of sea salt works as well; just give it a little longer fermentation time. 1 tablespoon sea salt (or 2, if not using whey) Filtered water (1-2 quarts) Place beetroot, whey and salt in a 1-2 qt. jar. (A mason jar works well.) Add the water, filling the container. Stir well and cap tightly. Keep at room temperature (about 72 degrees) for two days (longer if using salt), then refrigerate. When you have drunk most of the kvass, you may refill the same jar with water and keep at room temperature another two days. The resulting kvass will be slightly less strong than the first. After this second batch, discard the beets (compost, or add to soups/ stews) and start again. Beet kvass is full of nutrients. Author Sally Fallon says, “One glass morning and night is an excelent blood tonic, promotes regularity, aids digestion, alkalizes the blood, cleanses the liver and is a good treatment for kidney stones and other ailments.”

Storing beets At the end of each summer, store extra beets in a container, covered in damp sand or saw dust. Plastic storage bins with lids work well. Start with a layer of damp sand, then add beets, then more damp sand. Continue this process, much like making a lasagna, until you reach the top or run out of beets. Top off the container with damp sand and secure lid tightly to keep the dampness in. Store sealed container in an unheated basement, attic or closet for up to five months.

CATALYST CafĂŠ Takashi 18 West Market Street. 519-9595. Renowned sushi chef Takashi Gibo has opened the doors to an incredible Japanese dining experience. Enjoy a beautiful presentation of classic sashimi or experiment with delicious creations from the extensive sushi bar. Savor the assortment of small plates (Japanese tapas), from the tantalizing menu prepared by Chef Morio Tomihara. Featuring premium sake, wines and Japanese and domestic beers. Open Mon-Fri from 11:30a. and Sat. from 5:30p. $$-$$$ CC V W/B TO. Tandoor Indian Grill 729 E. 3300 S. 486-4542 Tandoor Indian Grill serves the finest and freshest Indian food. We specialize in southern Indian cooking including dosas, tandoor grilled items, paneer dishes and lamb. An abundance of vegetarian options, and a full beer and wine list (by the glass and bottle). Executive lunch buffet; 20-person banquet room for business meetings. Mon-Thurs 11am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-8pm $$, CC, V, W/B, TO, CAT Thai Garden & Noodle House Two locations; 4410 S 900 E and 868 E 900 S. We provide a healthy and enjoyable dining experience for you in comfortable and relaxing surroundings. Join us today with family and friends to savor our deliciously fresh, homemade authentic Thai food. A welcoming atmosphere and friendly service with nutritious & delicious food! Beer/wine menu available. We also offer carry-out & catering. 9th & 9thâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Lunch: Mon-Fri 11a-3p, Sat 12-3p, Dinner: Mon-Thu 59p, Fri-Sat 5-10:30p, Sunday 5-9:30p. 45th & 9thâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30a-3p, Sat12-3p, Dinner: Mon-Thu 5-9p, Fri-Sat 5-10p. $, CC, V, W/B, TO, CAT. The Tin Angel Cafe 365 West 400 South, 801-328-4155. Perched on the south edge of Pioneer Park in downtown Salt Lake, Tin Angel Cafe offers a locally driven, award winning, European inspired menu on the patio or in the artful dining room. Live music, local art and a full list of libations round out the experience. Reservations recommended. WWW.THETINANGEL.COM. $$, RR, CC, V, W/B, L, P, TO, CAT

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Wellness Open house at Streamline Celebrating their 10th anniversary year, Streamline Body Pilates will host an open house January 29 at their studios in Sugar House featuring a staff demonstration of exercises on the Pilates equipment, chair massages and art by Patty Kimball and Stuart Ruckman on the walls. Also, visit master esthetician Allison Shayne in the Skin Care Studio to discover Streamline’s full offerings of enzyme facials, light peels, and other Epicuren skin experiences. Streamline Body Pilates Open House, Jan 29, 5-8p, 1948 S 1100 E. 801-474-1156, EVA@STREAMLINEBODYPILATES.COM, WWW.STREAMLINEBODYPILATES.COM

Natural Healing Health Fair Folks in Ogden must be going “woo-hoo!” because Dragonfly Health Foods just opened its doors in November. To boot, they’re hosting a free Natural Healing Health Fair

How to make life meaningful Tibetan Buddhist teacher and scholar Khentrul Lodrö Thayé Rinpoche will give a public talk called “Making This Human Life Meaningful” on January 7. Rinpoche will also offer the second half of his “Taming the Wild Horse of the Mind” teaching on January 9 &10. Rinpoche was born in the Golok region of Eastern Tibet and is the abbot of Mardo Tashi Choling monastery there. He has been teaching and traveling in the U.S. for the past seven years. All are welcome and no prior experience is necessary. Donations of $15 for the January 7 talk and $35 for each day of the teaching are suggested. Khentrul Lodrö Thayé Rinpoche, Jan 7, 7:30-9p, Episcopal Church Center of Utah, 75 S 200 E. 801-532-1410, CYNTHIASHUMWAY@GMAIL.COM or 435-335-7380, BLAKE108@COLOR-COUNTRY.NET

January 14. If you can tear yourself away from shelves stocked with yummy, good-for-ya snacks on the first floor, head upstairs to learn about natural healing services and opportunities in the Ogden area, including reiki, reflexology, massage, intuitive reading, herbology, sexology, biofeedback, iridology (free readings!), meditation, healing through music, light therapy, yoga, nutrition, stress relief and more. Social hour, refreshments, live music and a raffle, too. Natural Healing Health Fair, Jan 14, 6:30-8:30p, Dragonfly Health Foods, 260 25th St, Ogden. WWW.DRAGONFLYHEALTHFOODS.COM

If you’ve ever been frustrated by an overly technical ski or snowboarding lesson, Ski to Live might be ideal for you. World class skier and Zen coach Kristen Ulmer believes too much effort put into technical skills can frustrate athletes and block one’s potential. With her Ski to Live “adventures,” Ulmer teaches Big Mind-inspired conscious skiing and snowboarding. She applies Zen Master Genpo Roshi’s world-renowned Big Mind technique to the trails, combining technical expertise with sense, intuition, body wisdom and “non-thinking” mind. Pretty important skills to hone if you’ve ever played a sport and know that much of the game is mental. In this powerful weekend event, there are no lectures and no pre-planned exercises. Through creative and spontaneous experiences, Ulmer offers “an on- and off-mountain experience, full of laughter, insight and community that will change you, both as an athlete and as a human being.” New this year to Ski to Live is a shorter experience with a lower price, an additional Deer Valley event, and a special Cancer Survivor Ski to Live. Open to skiers, snowboarders and telemarkers of all skill levels. Ski to Live 2010: Snowbird, Jan 29-31; Deer Valley, Feb 5-7; Alta, Apr 1-4. Alumni Ski to Live: Alta, Mar 19-21. Ski to Live for Cancer Survivors, Friends & Family: Snowbird, Mar 5-7. $300-$510. 801-733-5003, WWW.KRISTENULMER.COM

Not just for grown-ups Kids in the kitchen Cooking doesn’t have to be a chore! In fact, if you get the whole family involved, it can be a blast. Sign up for Wasatch Community Gardens’ Family Night cooking series, the first of which is January 25. Professional chefs from Viking Cooking School will teach knife skills (plus other cooking techniques) and show you how to cook seasonal meals that are quick, simple and delicious for the whole gang. Includes hands-on participation, tasty samples, and take-home recipes. Discount price for kids; RSVP required. Family Night Cooking Series, Jan 25, 6-8p, $15. Viking Cooking School, 2233 S 300 E. 801-464-0113, WWW.WASATCHGARDENS.ORG

African beats Ring Around the Rose is Repertory Dance Theatre’s (RDT) wiggle-friendly series of performances for children and families that explores the world of the arts, including dance, theatre, music, and storytelling. This month’s Ring Around the

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group. There’s a teen group, too (for the “Write-Handed Teen”). Submit work biannually to sin cera, the DWS anthology, or try your hand at a public reading. Beginners or experienced wordsmiths welcome. Need a soapbox on the web? Blogging is a simple and effective method of expressing yourself and communicating online. Join the CWC January 13 to explore methods of writing (on the ‘net), using website formats and getting your ideas out there. And psst—the CWC is always looking for mentors, volunteers, and people interested in writing. Stop by or send a hello their way.

Tricky theatre: the Student Slam What happens when five professional writers, five directors and a group of designers hunker down with 25 student actors for 23 hours straight? Plan-B Theatre’s third annual Student Slam, that’s what! The scoop: five 10-minute plays are created, “slammed” together and rehearsed in 23 hours; the audience spends the 24th hour with the performers to see the results. A fundraising event for the scholarship fund of Theatre Arts Conservatory (TAC), this year’s slam happens on January 9. TAC is an educational program of Plan-B Theatre Company that formed in 2004, is dedicated to inspiring young people through theatre arts education and has taught over 600 students in Utah. Ages 10 and up. Plan-B Theatre’s Third Annual “Student Slam,” Jan 9, 8p, $10, Jeanne Wagner Theatre at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W 300 S. 801-355-ARTS (2787), WWW.THEATREARTSCONSERVATORY.COM

Rose is an African drums performance on January 9. Learn some new dance moves, pick up a new beat, or come just to show your stuff! Stay tuned for future Ring performances with the Utah Symphony, magic tricks, and more. All shows begin at 11 a.m.; tickets are $5 (ages 2 and under free). African drums and dance, Jan 9, 11a, $5, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W 300 S. 801-355-2787, WWW.RDTUTAH.ORG

Photography & the Jordan River The Salt Lake Art Center’s Family Art Saturday program holds a free art-making activity for families and kids on the second Saturday of every month. Join SLAC January 9 for “Through the Lens,” in connection with SLAC’s exhibition “Reawakened Beauty: Tillman Crane’s Jordan River Photographs.” Crane’s exhibit opened at the SLAC last October and features black and white photographs of the Jordan River, highlighting both its beauty and its flaws, from his book “A Walk Along the Jordan.” Explore Salt Lake’s well-known Jordan River waterway through photo-related art activities. “Through the Lens,” Jan 9, 2-4p, free. Salt Lake Art Center, 20 S West Temple. WWW.SLARTCENTER.ORG

Literary in January Words of wisdom Want to write, but not sure where to start? The Community Writing Center (CWC) can help. The CWC provides ongoing writing workshops and groups throughout the Salt Lake metro area. Looking for inspiration through feedback and writing prompts in small, open-interest groups? Try their DiverseCity Writing Series (DWS). Share your concern for planet Earth at the Environmental group or discuss marriage equality with gay, lesbian and trans writers and their allies at the GLBT

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Book arts: a touch of feminine Throughout history, women have been involved in every aspect of bookmaking. Books provided women opportunities for artistic expression, political participation, and income as illuminators, printers, bookbinders, and publishers. Women produced beautiful manuscripts for monastic scriptoria, works of literature and law, and both commercial and fine press editions. Part of the Book Arts Program at the U, The Feminine Touch, curated by Luise Poulton, explores these historical and cultural ties to the book in the hands of women. The Feminine Touch: Women and the Work of the Book, through Jan 22, Special Collections Gallery, 4th floor, J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah. M, T, Th, & Fri 8a-6p; Wed 8a-8p; Sat 9a-6p. Free. WWW.BIT.LY/4ULPEB

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Snowshoe tours Winter is a great time to see red foxes, barn owls, coyotes, ermines, hawks, skunks, sandhill cranes, and hundreds of other critters at the Swaner EcoCenter. Come up for a snowshoe tour on the south side of the Swaner Preserve. Guides will show snow-trekkers animal tracks and what exactly keeps the wildlife busy when there’s snow on the ground. Rental showshoes available, or bring your own! Weekly (Wednesdays) throughout the winter. Also, there’s a January 18 (MLK Jr. Day) one-hour snowshoe tour—snowshoes provided, but reservations required. Weekly Community Snowshoe Tours, 10a, $5/tour, $5/snowshoe rentals. One-hour snowshoe tour, Jan 18, 11a, $8/nonmembers, $4/members. Swaner EcoCenter, 1258 Center Dr, Park City. RSVP required: 435-649-1767, SAVANNAH@SWANERECOCENTER.ORG, WWW.SWANERECOCENTER.ORG

Visual arts Luminaries at the library Last month, the Main Library had Literary Luminaries; this month, they’ve got the actual objects. Warm yourself up with a visit to Art At the Main’s January exhibit, a collection of ceramic luminaries inspired by (fighting) the cold and darkness of winter. Ceramicist William James says his “Winter Lights” exhibit is inspired by “wind-sculpted snow drifts, overhangs, sinuous curves [and] an opposition of soft fragility with cold hardness.” James’ little lights take on these shapes lit from within; some reflect the twinkling light patterns one observes shining from a paper luminary. Gallery stroll opening is January 15; runs through February 13. William James’ “Winter Lights,” Jan 15, 6-9p. Art at the Main, Main Library, 210 E 400 S. WWW.ARTATTHEMAIN.COM

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CALENDAR garden.” Kelaidis, a master alpine gardener, plant enthusiast and expert horticulturist, has worked at the Denver Botanic Gardens for the past 29 years, currently as the senior curator and director. He visits Salt Lake this month with a lecture January 16, showing photographs of his trip to Central Asia last summer, including two weeks in the Altai mountains of Kazakhstan. Come see the dazzlingly blue alpine gentian of the Altai, the largest flowered columbine, and the wild ancestor of our garden delphiniums growing on dry steppe. “The Golden Mountains: Plant Hunting on the Steppes of Central Asia” with Panayoti Kelaidis, Jan 16, 6:30p. The Orangerie at Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way. RBG and Wasatch Rock Garden Society members $5; nonmembers $7. WWW.REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG

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The Algebra Project (WWW.ALGEBRA.ORG) is a national mathematics and science literacy program to help lowincome and minority students that currently reaches 10,000 students and 300 teachers per year in 10 states. Civil rights leader and founder of the Algebra Project Dr. Robert P. Moses joins U of U leaders in science and math education in a panel discussion, “Quality Education as a Civil Right: Empowering Students for Equality,” on January 20. Panelists will discuss The Algebra Project and other education initiatives as a means of promoting social and economic equality in the U.S. Then, on January 21, Dr. Moses will deliver a keynote address to the public. Dr. Moses began working with civil rights activists in 1960 and became co-director of the Council of Federated Organizations, representing all major civil rights groups in Mississippi at that time, in 1964. Dr. Moses received a MacArthur Fellowship in 1982 and used the money to create the Algebra Project.

Is there an empty lot in your neighborhood begging to produce veggies? Starting a community or school garden isn’t impossible, but it has its challenges. Fortunately, the knowledgeable folks at Wasatch Community Gardens will go over all the basics—organizing, membership, and all the inbetweens—at their workshop January 23. It should be a great opportunity to network with like-minded people (some of whom might live on your block!) and learn the best practices from panelists of experienced, successful community leaders. RSVP required.

“Quality Education as a Civil Right: Empowering Students for Equality,” Jan 20, 4p, Saltair Room, Olpin Union Building, 200 South Central Campus Dr, University of Utah. Dr. Robert Parris Moses’ Keynote Address, Jan 21, 12p, Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle, University of Utah WWW.DIVERSITY.UTAH.EDU/EVENTS/MLK/2010/.

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Join Wasatch Community Gardens’ AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers, staff, and friends this Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 18 for a day of service in honor of one man’s commitment to bettering our world. Help the gardens and serve our community by cleaning the garden, preparing for spring, and maintaining their greenhouse and hoophouse facilities. This effort will not only support WCG’s youth gardening program, it will also greatly extend the growing season for the gardens’ fresh, organic food they’ll donate to local food banks throughout the upcoming season. Snacks and hot chocolate provided; dress warmly and wear shoes that can get muddy! Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Jan 18, 10a-12p, Wasatch Community Gardens’ Grateful Tomato Garden, 800 S 600 E. WWW.WASATCHGARDENS.ORG

In the garden The rock star of gardening Some circles refer to Panayoti Kelaidis as the “rock star” of gardening; Bryn Ramjoue of Red Butte Garden says “his work on arid climate plants is invaluable to a Utah botanical

How to Start a Community Garden, Jan 23, 10a-12p, $10, location TBA (check website early this month). WWW.WASATCHGARDENS.ORG

Seed exchange Love gardening, or plan to, soon? Here’s what you do. Step one: gather your saved vegetable and flower seeds from last year. Step one-anda-half: if you have no seeds, come anyway. Step two: bring yourself and friends to the People’s Market Seed Exchange, January 30. It’s pretty straightforward from there: trade or donate your seeds with local gardeners, plant enthusiasts and farmers. Discover unique varieties of what you thought were boring old vegetables last year. Use your new seeds to start fresh, or expand your pre-existing botanical space with new variety. Everyone is welcome—no one will leave empty-handed! No RSVP required. People’s Market Seed Swap, Jan 30, 5-7p, location TBA (check website after the new year). Free. WWW.SLCPEOPLESMARKET.ORG

Film Global Health film For the last 10 years of her filmmaking, Karen Kasmauski has captured the personal side of numerous global health crises: AIDS, malnutrition, and lack of immunization. As part of Westminster College’s ‘09-’10 Weldon J. Taylor Executive Lecture Series, Kasmauski’s film “Impact: From the Front Lines of Global Health” will be showing on January 12. A photographer for National Geographic, Kasmauski finds the personal stories behind the headlines, blending a human sensitivity with an eye for detail to distill global issues into powerful images. “Impact: From the Front Lines of Global Health” film & lecture, Jan 12, 7:30p, free. Vieve Gore Concert Hall, Westminster College, 1840 S 1300 E. 801-832-2682, WWW.WESTMINSTERCOLLEGE.EDU

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Sesame Street and peace Join Gary Knell, chief executive officer of Sesame Workshop, and the International Children’s Choir for a walk down “the world’s longest street” on January 20. Explore Sesame Street’s groundbreaking, multi-cultural co-productions in South Africa, Russia, China and Egypt. This workshop brought to you by the letters H (College of Humanities), E (College of Education), and U (University of Utah). “Can You Tell Me How To Get To…Peace?” Evening of Conscience 2010 Sesame Workshops, Jan 20, 7-9p, Kingsbury Hall, 1395 Presidents Circle, University of Utah. 801-581-6214, WWW.HUM.UTAH.EDU

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Founded in 1994, Heart & Soul is a local nonprofit that brings the healing power of music, performing arts and human spirit to senior residential facilities, convalescent centers, homeless shelters, and special needs organizations. As part of their series of acoustic concerts, come hear folk groups The Gene Pool and The Free Range Chickens January 17. Each of their Hear the Love concerts feature a selection of local talent; Heart & Soul bring over 500 shows to over 100 facilities along the Wasatch Front annually. $5 cover fee for band. Donations to benefit Heart & Soul’s outreach and performances gratefully accepted.

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Sophie Scholl was a fearless activist of Nazi Germany’s underground student resistance group, The White Rose. She is remembered as one of Germany’s most famous anti-Nazi heroines. Her story, “Sophie Scholl: The Final Days,” was nominated for the 2006 Best Foreign Film Oscar and will be playing at the Main Library February 1, as the kick-off event in the 2010 Anne & Sandy Dolowitz Lecture Series. Using historical records of Scholl’s incarceration, the film recreates the last six days of Scholl’s life, a journey through arrest, interrogation, trial and sentence in 1943 Munich. Scholl was unwavering in her convictions and loyal to her comrades; her story delivers a powerful message about the test of will, freedom, and personal responsibility. Then, on February 2, screenwriter and co-producer for the film Fred Breinersdorfer will discuss human rights during the time of the Nazis. Breinersdorfer is a German writer, film producer and director.

The Three Gorges Dam in the Yichang, Hubei province of China, is the largest hydroelectric project in the world and currently provides power equivalent to 15 nuclear reactors. The dam also prevents flooding of the Yangzi River, whose uncontrolled waters have killed more than 300,000 people in the last century. The dam is a mixed blessing; in addition to environmental degradation of the local water table, more than 1.5 million people (i.e. the entire population of Salt Lake County) were forced from their homes and culturally significant sites with thousand-year histories were lost forever by the rising waters behind the dam. The Salt Lake Art Center's Table Conversations is an interactive program featuring dialogue about a specific topic wherein participants move between tables (and discussions) to discover new insights. This month's Table Conversations on January 20 is inspired by “Displacement,” the Art Center's current exhibition of contemporary Chinese artists, each of whom has created art that reflects an ambivalent feeling (at best) about Three Gorges. “Displacement” has brought leading Chinese artists into Utah for the first time ever.

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COMINGS AND GOINGS

What’s new around town BY EMILY MOROZ who took our call from a Cabo San Lucas taxi cab. Impressive. (Jane says she begged him to “Get off the phone!” once she discovered where he was.) Just Add Water handcrafts custom concrete counters and building features. According to their website, Just Add Water’s pieces are made with a combination of “art, design, woodworking, chemistry, timing, demolition, construction, attention to detail, and some seriously heavy lifting”—something that’s both industrial and handcrafted. The company also says it buys local, reuses, recycles, and carpools. We like the sound of that!

Cathy Pollock returns to teaching Alexander In the Alexander community, the meerkat has often been used as an example of lengthening the spine and taking one’s full stature. If you’re looking for spinal mastery like the two meerkats pictured here, good news—Cathy Pollock is back! After 15 years of teaching the Alexander Technique, Pollock took a hiatus to expand her skill base. (She now also works part-time in women’s healthcare as a breast care specialist.) Pollock is accepting new students for the Alexander Technique. Call for a complimentary phone consultation to see how the Alexander Technique can help you. Cathy Pollock and the Alexander Technique, 801-230-7661, CATHYEPOLLOCK@GMAIL.COM

New director of Utah Nonprofits Association Gwen Springmeyer is the new executive director of the Utah Nonprofits Association (UNA). Created in 1990, UNA’s current membership includes over 550 nonprofit organizations and individuals. Springmeyer has 35 years of experience in human services and government administration and with her husband helped establish the local Ronald McDonald House. Springmeyer has also managed a cultural exchange program with SLC’s Sister City Matsumoto, Japan, for the past 29 years. Utah Nonprofits Association, 801-596-1800, GSPRINGMEYER@UTAHNONPROFITS.ORG, WWW.UTAHNONPROFITS.ORG

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what looks like a pepper-colored hole in the wall on North Temple, and the hostess tells you it’ll be about an hour before you can sit down. Sound familiar? The long lines at Salt Lake’s Red Iguana restaurant might be a bother of yesterday, because they now have second location—only a few blocks away! Owner Lucy Cardenas reasoned that since their tiny (original) kitchen is now serving over 900 world-famous moles, papadzules, and enchilada plates per day, it was time to expand. Cardenas and the Red Iguana crew hope to ease the long wait for a table with another great joint close by. “If the wait is too long [at the original],” explains Cardenas, “they can just go down the block.” So far, so good: Red Iguana 2 was built from scratch, houses 70 additional seats, and is enjoying considerably bustling business since opening December 17. Holy frijole!

Wasatch Community Gardens revamps website Wrapping up their 20th anniversary year, Wasatch Community Gardens has a lot to celebrate. Their website received a redo courtesy of a partnership with DharmaTech (WWW.DHARMATECH.ORG). You’ll find recipes, gardening tips and information, and an easyto-use calendar of events and workshops. You can also now sign up for workshops, volunteer days and garden plots online (WWW.BIT.LY/8PRACM). Explore a renovated online resource library, with a searchable, fully-stocked database just waiting for you to pore over. Welcome to gardening in the 21st century, folks! WWW.WASATCHGARDENS.ORG/LEARN/RESOURCES WWW.WASATCHGARDENS.ORG

Red Iguana (The Original), 736 W North Temple, 801-322-1489. Red Iguana 2, 866 W South Temple, 801-214-6050. WWW.REDIGUANA.COM

Tin Angel: 10% off with 10% less energy used The local-minded folks at Tin Angel Café have long taken advantage of their convenient downtown location, sourcing only the finest ingredients from nearby: produce from the summer downtown farmers’ market, fresh roasted coffee from Rimini, breads from Carlucci’s and meats and cheeses from Tony Caputo’s, among others. The Tin Angel knows that lowering our energy use is crucial if we’d like to continue enjoying all the delicious gifts of our home state. So they’re offering a sweet deal this month: Reduce your energy use by 10%…save 10% on their award-winning items like gorgonzola gnocchi, seared ahí tuna on micro greens, or a pear & caramel tart brûlée. What’s the coupon? Just bring in a power bill showing your yearly usage reduction. Dinner at the Pioneer park perch is, according to their website, “upscale with approachable prices.” Reservations recommended. The Tin Angel Café, 365 W 400 S, 801-328-4155, M-Sat: Lunch, 11a-3p, Dinner, 5-9p. Open ‘til 10p on weekends. WWW.THETINANGEL.COM

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Ballet West picks “Innovations” choreographers In 2007, Ballet West began an annual collaboration with prominent choreographers from outside the company. This year, the program has its longest run yet with eight performances from May 21-29, 2010, at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center. Artistic director Adam Sklute has selected artists Michael Bearden, Aiden DeYoung and Megan Furse to perform, as well as artistic director of Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company Charlotte Boye Christensen and internationally recognized Helen Pickett as choreographers. Sklute is excited for the 2010 line-up and says “Helen’s work takes ballet into the future. Her work is both edgy and romantic… [and] it will be fascinating to see how Charlotte’s unique, powerful approach blends with our classical dancers.” Visit the website for updates on advance ticket sales and program details. Ballet West, 50 W 200 S, 801-323-6920, WWW.BALLETWEST.ORG

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New acupuncturist at Master Lu’s Health Center Master Lu’s Health Center, offering acupuncture and Chinese medicine (as well as Tai Chi and Kung Fu instruction) in Salt Lake City and Ogden, welcomes acupuncturist Yuri to their team. Yuri graduated from Hanada Acupuncture College in Tokyo, Japan and is certified to practice acupuncture in the U.S. Yuri interned at Master Lu’s Health Center for a year prior to joining the center professionally. Yuri practices acupuncture, moxibustion and Japanese shiatsu massage. The modalities practiced at Master Lu’s Center help with sleep difficulties, headaches, stress, back pain and more. Master Lu’s Health Center, 3220 S State St, 801-463-1101, and 818 26th St, Ogden, 801-622-4552. LUHEALTHCENTER@EARTHLINK.NET, WWW.LUHEALTHCENTER.COM

The birds & the bees— and more of them, please The Salt Lake City Council has made notable revisions to their previously proposed chicken- and beekeeping ordinances. Wasatch Community Gardens and area urban homesteaders had vocalized concern about some pretty restrictive new laws—i.e. limits on how many chickens a single home could own based on square footage of property. The newly revised ordinance, voted on and passed December 1, 2009, eliminates the square footage law and reduces the distance requirement for chickens from a neighbor’s dwelling from 50 feet to 25 feet—and the distance to the owner’s dwelling from 25 to zero feet (your coop can be attached to your house). Flyaway barriers and numbers of hives were also amended, in favor of more urban beekeeping. Claire Uno, director of Wasatch Community Gardens, says that under the new rules, “many more Salt Lake City residents will be able to keep [chickens and bees]. [It’s] another step towards a more sustainable way of life.” A detailed description of the new chicken ordinances can be viewed here: WWW.BIT.LY/6FX1PQ; beekeeping, here: WWW.BIT.LY/68MY8P Salt Lake City Council, WWW.CI.SLC.UT.US/COUNCIL

Tiny Ducky: eco-friendly baby goodies Finding apparel good for Jennifer Buckallew’s little ones and the planet was tough. “I couldn’t find soft, eco-friendly baby attire with style,” says Buckallew—so after a bit of research, she created her own. Tiny Ducky is a fashionable line of onesies, tops, bottoms, hats, zip hoodies, blankets and even yoga rompers for tots, made with 100% organic cotton and available in 15 brilliant naturally dyed colors. Buckallew was eager to share with other parents what she’s learned about how to avoid exposing your tykes to toxins, and Tiny Ducky is her way of providing a much-needed resource in the community. Tiny Ducky’s goods are responsibly made in Chennai, India and the company is a member of the Organic Trade Association. Buckallew also donates a portion of her profits to 1% For The Planet and WCFS (Women, Children, and Family Service Charities of America). You can find Tiny Ducky at Frosty Darling and Trifecta Design in SLC, Expected Maternity in Midvale, Bubble & Bee Organic in Bountiful and Oopsie Daisy Boutique in Daybreak. Tiny Ducky, 801-859-6400, CONTACT@TINYDUCKY.COM, WWW.TINYDUCKY.COM

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Utah Supreme Court puts the kibosh on coal Parking goes wireless Utah Clean Energy gets some dough On December 9, Protect Our Winters (POW), a non-profit organization “dedicated to reversing the global warming crisis by uniting the winter sports community and supporting community-level initiatives,” announced that Utah Clean Energy (UCE) will be their next grant recipient. POW’s $4,000 grant will support the UCE’s Clean Energy Campaign, which has a 2012 goal for a 12% reduction in electricity and gas consumption in Utah, matched with a 12% increase in the use of renewable energy. UCE is a Salt Lake City based non-profit organization that seeks to “build the new clean energy economy through policy, regulatory and educational initiatives.” WWW.UTAHCLEANENERGY.ORG, WWW.PROTECTOURWINTERS.ORG

EPA tattles on eco-criminals The Environmental Protection Agency has released a new, interactive map disclosing facilities throughout the country that have violated environmental law. The map includes civil enforcement actions taken at facilities, criminal cases prosecuted under federal statutes and the U.S. Criminal Code, and cases in which EPA provided significant support to cases prosecuted under state criminal laws. Yep, Utah has a fair number of results on the map. Go here to check it out: www.BIT.LY/EPAMAP. While you’re messing about with the EPA, check out their Most Wanted list: WWW.EPA.GOV/FUGITIVES

We’ve all gone through the agony of driving endlessly around the block in an ever-widening gyre, looking for that one free parking spot, especially on Jazz game nights downtown. Maybe soon we can just pull out the smart phone and find the nearest empty spot. San Francisco is currently testing a system, run by the company Streetling, that uses a network of parking sensors that communicate with a central network. That information can then be accessed with smart phones, or sent to street signs. GOOD magazine, along with IBM, has produced a video explaining the idea: www.BIT.LY/WIRELESSPARKING. SLC is gaining a reputation for environmental innovation; maybe we can be next to try this out. After all, we won’t need to create more parking if we can better use what we’ve already got.

Disinfectants are making superbugs You’ve likely heard by now that over-prescription of antibiotic drugs has caused strains of antibiotic resistant germs. New research from the National University of Ireland (published in the January issue of the Journal Microbiology), finds that bacteria exposed to increasing levels of the disinfectant benzalkonium chloride mutate and develop a resistance (up to 400 times) to the chemical. The bacteria also adapted to survive exposure to ciprofloxin, a common antibiotic drug. The only way to stop the mutation is to use enough disinfectant to kill all the germs outright—otherwise they get

On December 4, a unanimous decision by the Utah Supreme Court overturned the state permit for Sevier Power Co.’s planned 270megawatt power plant. The justices called the state’s review of the plant’s pollution permit “woefully inadequate” and sent it back to the Utah Division of Air Quality to be redone. Among the reasons given for the rejection was that state officials “failed to adequately consider limits under the Clean Air Act for emissions of nitrogen oxide, a chemical component in smog formation,” and that “the state failed to consider alternative gasifying technologies to burning coal conventionally as the best way to control emissions.” A short video documenting the eight-year fight to stop this power plant can be seen here: www.BIT.LY/COALPOWERFIGHT

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or a psychic predicting the future, there are occasions when you must try to find the diamond in the mud. The year at hand is one of those times.

Numerologically speaking From the perspective of numerology, 2010 yields the gift of 10/1. The 10 regards power, leadership, autonomy, independence and determination—a helpful energy that is desperately needed now. But when too many egos get involved and there are power struggles, progress quickly erodes and the 10 dissolves into a 1. The 10/1 pattern is volatile, with the capacity to move from a 10 to a 1 and then back again. The 1 is about humility or being humiliated. This year we all must learn to stay as humble as possible and yet attempt to make progress—but progress that supports everyone, not just our own agenda or ego. This year’s number also gives us a path of 11/2, which concerns expansion and contraction. We attempt to find ways to define meaning in our life. There will be moments when things seem to expand but just as quickly they can contract down in ways that you may not see until it is too late. In those moments of contraction, don’t

panic; and don’t make a mountain out of a molehill. Without any effort, 2010 will be filled with lots of both. Know which one is which for maximum ease. The year as a whole adds up to a 3, known as a roller coaster year: You may want to get off but the ride seems to go on and on. The 3 year is about learning how to reframe the negative to a positive. We’ll get a lot of practice this year under the influence of some tremendously challenging astrological patterns.

An astrological perspective One challenge is that Uranus, the disrupter planet, moves into Aries, the god of war, on May 28. We are all connected and somehow we will be affected by any upset that rears its head during this period. Uranus in Aries lasts for about 7½ years. So take a deep breath and study patience. Uranus is always about sudden and radical change. We definitely could use some of that. It is obviously already happening, though we cannot seem to agree on a predicted (or even preferred) outcome. Saturn and Uranus in opposition has been causing most of the financial upset over the last year-plus. That is because Saturn is conservative and about money, while Uranus is about change and new directions. You can see how they may not align easily. The tension increases through July 2010, causing major changes in medical issues regarding insurance as well as research and technology. It will also cause new

economic patterns to be discussed and eventually implemented. Saturn tends to hold its ground until it understands all the details. We saw this problem recently in the House and Senate regarding the health care crisis. Pluto in Capricorn, which officially landed on November 26, 2008, is conservative (in the literal sense) by nature. For the next 15 years expect a trend toward conservation and self-reliance. This is good but it will seem much less exciting than the previous 12 years, when Pluto was in Sagittarius. That pattern caused the excessive spending that we are now having to deal with. Where there is a lack of integrity, that pattern will be revealed. Old structures will fall; new innovative structures will arise. Some will work and some will have to be re-worked. Regardless, we are exploring new patterns that will eventually find a solid place in our society. As Jupiter goes into Aquarius, out come the rose-colored glasses, bringing us the illusion that things will get better quickly. It also brings innovation and inspiration, but can then cause confusion and resentment when things do not move as smoothly as we expected. We may feel trapped by circumstances. Go slowly, be methodical: The changes being made will totally

Remember to have compassion with yourself as you learn new skills and behaviors. Have compassion for others, also. shift how our world moves and how governments and economies are going to evolve to the next level of consciousness. There is also a pattern of Saturn, Uranus and Pluto that can indicate the loss of a popular leader. At this point it could be anyone’s guess as to who that might be. This pattern of Jupiter can cause excess. In particular watch for excesses with water including tsunamis, floods, hurricanes, tornados and extreme weather patterns of snow. Excess in the water element also stimulates fear and

extreme reactions. Do not overreact. What is wonderful about this pattern is that you will find that communities will come together and we will become more self-reliant as individuals. We cannot rely on our government to have the answers at this time. Forward pacing the United States chart a bit, there is a Uranus square Pluto in June 2012 through March 2015. For the next three to four years, a spiritual, psychological energy will catalyze a shift in consciousness in the U.S. This can be an explosive, transformative time in which old secrets spill out into the global conscious awareness, which radically changes our identity. Things that have been hidden for a long time will become public knowledge, forcing our perceptions to expand and alter. For some, this will be a difficult time, especially if you are holding on to newly antiquated beliefs and are unprepared to deal with the truth when it is presented to you. Even though Uranus will blast us out of our comfort zones into a radically new reality, we do have a protective pattern of Jupiter giving us some soothing moments in which to take a breath and regroup.

How to navigate these admittedly difficult waters Avoid tormenting yourself with negative what-if scenarios. Instead, notice where you are afraid to show your authentic self for fear of being rejected or losing love. Stay conscious to where you hold yourself captive with your own fears and inner criticism. This is going to be a difficult pattern to readjust. But times are always challenging when you attempt to free yourself from the illusions and limitations of your past. In the confusion and chaos, you may make mistakes. Remember to have compassion with yourself as you learn new skills and behaviors. Have compassion for others, also. You may find it is a year of broken promises, pandemonium and the collapse of old alliances. But it is the way of life that things have to be dismantled before they can be rebuilt better and stronger. Remember always: Do not waste your potential or talent in fear or despair. ◆ Suzane Wagner is a psychic, lecturer and author and writes CATALYST’s “Metaphors for the Month,” a tarot-based advice column, which appears in every issue. WWW.SUZWAGNER.COM

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ABODE cohousing, furniture, feng shui, garden/landscape, pets, home repair Architect—“Green” + Modern 1/10 801-355-2536. Specializing in the integration of outdoor and indoor space. Enviro-friendly materials. Remodels, additions and new construction. WWW.JODYJOHNSONARCHITECT.COM Dancing Turtle Feng Shui 10/09 801-755-8529. Claudia Draper, advanced certified feng shui practitioner. Free your energy, free your life! The result of blocked chi appears as clutter, lack of money, sickness, fatigue and overwhelm. I promise you that if you do any three of the suggestions I give you—your life will change! Exotica Imports 3/10 801-487-6164, 2901 S. Highland Dr. A vast array of affordable gifts, artifacts, exotic furniture & home accessories from around the globe, including incense, candles, lamps, brass, music boxes, carvings, feng shui items, exotic musical instruments, wind chimes, fountains & more. Garden Ventures 11/09 801-699-6970. Love your garden, not the work? Garden Ventures offers quality garden maintenance, creative design, and consulting services. We can provide a one-time clean-up or set up a regular maintenance schedule. Specializing in waterwise plants and landscapes. (Please, no lawn care.).

Sugar House Plumbing 801-638-4705. Jeff Weight, Licensed and insured plumber. Do you need to replace an old water heater? $99 discount on water heater replacements. Is your toilet or shower wasting water? I can help you go low-flow. Call for a free estimate. I have 20 years experience. I am absolutely the best plumber you will ever have. LGBT friendly. Underfoot Floors 4/10 801-467-6636. 1900 S. 300 W., SLC We offer innovative & earth friendly floors including bamboo, cork, marmoleum, hardwoods, natural fiber carpets as well as sand and finishing hardwood. Free in home estimates. Please visit our showroom. WWW.UNDERFOOTFLOORS.NET, UNDERFOOTFLOORS@AOL.COM. Wasatch Commons Cohousing 11/09 Vicky 801-908-0388. 1411 S. Utah St. (1605 W.) An environmentally sensitive community promoting neighborliness, consensus & diversity. Balancing privacy needs with community living. Homes now available for rent or sale. Roommates wanted. Tours 4th Wed at 5p and 2nd Sat. at 1p.m. WWW.COHOUSING.ORG, WWW.ECON.UTAH.EDU/COHO DogMode FB 801-261-2665. 4010 S. 210 W., SLC. WWW.DOGMODE.COM Residential Design FB Ann Larson 801-322-5122.

ensemble. Celtic, European, World and Old Time American music. A variety of instruments. Storytelling and dance caller. CDs and downloads, traditional and original. IDLEWILD@IDLEWILDRECORDINGS.COM Michael Lucarelli. Classical guitarist, 801-2742845. Listen at WWW.LUCARELLI.COM FB

BODYWORK massage, structural integration (SEE ALSO: Energy Work & Healing) Alternative Health Care 5/08 801-533-2464. Ardys L. Dance, LMT Practicing the art of therapeutic healing since 1988. Specializing in visceral manipulation: organ-specific myofascial release of scar tissue around internal organs damaged through surgeries, illness or accident. Craniosacral therapy, neural mobilization of the brain, an amazing new therapy. Body Alive! 1/10 801-414-3812. Linda Watkins, BFA, MEd, LMT. Offering the very real possibility of release from chronic or acute pain resulting from injury, illness or the aging process. Specialized work in deep tissue full body sessions, structural and visceral work, craniosacral therapy (Milne certified), Jin Shin Jyutsu. Tailored to meet your specific needs. “The pain of everyday life” does not have to be your reality! Visa, MC, American Express. WWW.LINDA-WATKINS.COM. Body Balance Massage 3/10 801-597-4329. Shawna Niles LMT. Specializing in Deep Tissue Massage, Specific Trigger Point Therapy, Back & Neck Pain, Reiki and Craniosacral Therapy. Rejuvenate your mind while relieving pain & stress in your body. Let me come to you (out-call massage): $60/60 minutes $80/90 minutes. Bring your body into balance today!

Jespersen Design Associates 11/09 801-918-0111. Design and Project Management Services with emphasis on modern and contemporary solutions. New Construction, Remodeling, Renovation, Restoration and Interior Design. Sustainable, Smart Design. Call for complimentary initial consult. WWW.JESPERSENDESIGN.COM

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Green Redesign & Feng Shui 4/10 435-640-1206. Michelle Skally Doilney, U.S. Green Building Council member and Certified Feng Shui Consultant. Offering practical, budget-conscious and “green” Interior Redesign and Traditional Feng Shui consultations to homes and businesses in the Greater Park City and Salt Lake regions. Class schedule online. MICHELLE@PRACTICALENVIRONMENTS.COM. WWW.PRACTICALENVIRONMENTS.COM.

Alliance Francaise of Salt Lake City 5/10 801-571-0723. P.O. Box 26203, SLC UT 84126 International cultural organization conducts French language classes. Beginners through advanced levels taught by experienced native teachers. Three semesters, 10 sessions each. Also offers Children's classes, Beginner and Intermediate levels. Monthly social gatherings. In addition, we sponsor French related concerts and lectures. WWW.AFSLC.ORG

Deep Tissue & Structural Healing 3/10 Francisco Fernandez, LMT. 801-628-1705. 702 E. South Temple. Deep tissue massage promotes the release of trigger points to alleviate chronic or acute pain. Combined with extensive stretching and the use of heat on muscles, this meticulously performed technique will lead to optimum movement. Therapy for the regular Joe to the top-notch athlete. By appointment only. WWW.DEEPTISSUEHEALING.COM

Poliform SLC 4/10 801-583-1516. Dream Kitchens, Remodels and Additions, Interior Design. Design and Project

Idlewild 10/10 801-268-4789, WWW.IDLEWILDRECORDINGS.COM. David and Carol Sharp. Duo up to six-piece

Emissary of Light Massage Therapy 801-604-2502, 1104 E. Ashton Ave. (2310 S.) #102 (across form 24-Hour Fitness). Master

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Massage Therapist Kimberly Blosser uses a combination of modalities, including Ashiatsu, Swedish, deep tissue, Cranial Sacral, sports, and reflexology all in one amazing massage experience. Private studio conveniently located in Sugarhouse. Call for an appointment. Sports Massage Specialist 2/10 801-870-5809. Are you an older (over 40) athlete who is serious about their running, golf, tennis, cycling, or skiing? Do you believe you can still improve? Perform/compete at a higher level, reduce the natural affects of aging on your body, reduce risks of injury, and recover from injuries more quickly and completely. I specialize in Sports Massage for the aging athlete. To get the most out of your physical potential you need to do more than train. Located in the Sugarhouse area. Sugarhouse Bodywork—Deep Healing Massage 9/10 Eddie Myers, LMT, 801-597-3499. Jan Olds, LMT, 801-856-1474. 1104 E Ashton Ave by appointment. Eddie offers an eclectic blend of deep tissue, Russian Sports and Swedish Massage from the heart. Jan offers her own unique blend of Lymphatic Massage and Structural Integration and is well known as a neck and shoulder expert. Combined experience of over 28 years. Carl Rabke LMT, GCFP FOG 801-671-4533. Somatic Education and Bodywork. Feldenkrais®, Structural Integration and massage. Offering a unique blend of the 10 sessions with Awareness Through Movement® lessons. Discover the potential for learning and improvement at any age, as you come to inhabit your body with ease, vitality and integrity. WWW.BODYHAPPY.COM. Myofascial Release of Salt Lake 3/10 801-557-3030. Michael Sudbury, LMT. In chronic pain? Can’t resolve that one issue? Connective tissue restrictions distort the body’s proper functioning and balance, and can cause problems in every system. Releasing the restrictions allows the body to finally heal as it should. WWW.MYOFASCIALRELEASEOFSALTLAKE.COM Rolfing® Structural Integration 5/10 Certified Rolfers Paul Wirth, 801-638-0021 and Mary Phillips, 801-809-2560. Rolfing improves movement, eases pain, and brings about lasting change in the body. Addressing structure together with patterns in movement and coordination, we help people find ease, resilience, efficiency and comfort. Free consultations. WWW.ROLFINGSALTLAKE.COM. Wasatch Massage, Laurél Flood, LMT. 1104 E. Ashton Offices (2310 S.) Suite 210. 801-910-0893. Give the gift of healing. Wasatch Massage offers the best massage for the everyday human, horse, and dog. Gift certificates are available. This season, take

Inner Light Center

January 2010

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Sunday Celebration & Children’s Church, 10:00 a.m. On-Going Offerings: Insight Meditation, Prayer Circle, The Way of Mastery, Reiki Circles, Kripalu Yoga, Oneness Deeksha Blessing, Qigong, Dances of Universal Peace, Healing Circle, Readings of Rev. John Todd Ferrier New Offerings: Embodying the Divine, Creative Meditation Daylong Mindfulness Meditation Retreat Forgiveness Is a Selfish Act Jan 10-17th Book Fair

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the pain out of holiday shopping: buy one get a second for 50% off. ?/10 Healing Mountain Massage School. 801-355-6300.

BOOKS, GIFTS, CDS, CLOTHING books, gifts & jewelry, imports, music stores Dragon Dreams, a New Age Gift Boutique FB 801-509-1043. 920 E 900 S. Meditation and chakra CDs, ORGANIC skin care products and incense, books, crystals, local artist consignments and mystical things like magic wands, fairies and dragons. Psychic readers daily. Blue Boutique. FB 801-982-1100. WWW.BLUEBOUTIQUE.COM

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schools, vocational, continuing education A Voice-Over Workshop 10/10 801-359-1776. Scott Shurian. The Salt Lake City voice-over workshop teaches the art of voicing commercials and narrations for radio, TV, multi media and the World Wide Web. Personal coaching and demo production also available. WWW.VOSCOTT.COM Canyonlands Field Institute 6/10 1-800-860-5262. P.O. Box 68, Moab, UT 84532. Authentic nature and culture. River and hiking trips and camps for schools, adults and families. WWW.CANYONLANDSFIELDINST.ORG

happiness, peace and wellness. Private and group healing/meditation sessions. Soul Therapy retreats. For sale: Buddha Maitreya meditation and healing tools you can use to support your spiritual practice and to assist others in awakening the Soul and heal the personality. WWW.SOULTHERAPY.COM/SLC Lilli DeCair 10/10 801-533-2444 or 801-577-6119. Holistic health educator, certified Thought Pattern Management practitioner, coach, shamanic wisdom, Medicine Wheel journeys, intuitive consultant, mediator, minister. Usui Reiki Master/teacher offers all levels complete in 10 individual classes, certification & mentoring on request. Visit at Dancing Cranes Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons for psychic sessions. Cafe Alchemy and Mayan Astrology, nutritional nudges, stress relief hospital visits, fundraising. Send a psychic telegram. On the board of directors, Utah Mental Health Assn. Familiar Frequencies 1/10 801-474-1724. Patty Shreve. Energetic Healing for Animals. Providing shamanic healing techniques to resolve behavioral and health issues and opening a conduit to connect with your animal’s perspective. WWW.FAMILIARFREQUENCIES.COM Sheryl Seliger, LCSW, 4/10 Counseling & Craniosacral Therapy 801-556-8760. 1104 E. Ashton Ave. (2310 S.) Email: SELIGERS@GMAIL.COM Powerful healing through dialogue & gentle-touch energy work. Adults: Deep relaxation, stress reduction & spiritual renewal, chronic pain & illness, head & spinal injuries, anxiety, PTSD, relationship skills, life strategies. Infants and Children: colic, feeding & sleep issues, bonding, birth trauma. Birth preparation & prenatal CST. State of the Heart 2/10 801-572-3414 Janet Hudonjorgensen, B Msc Quantum-Touch® Instructor and Practitioner. Quantum-Touch energy work helps to maximize the body's own capacity to accelerate its own healing. Once the root cause of disease is addressed a space is created for mental, emotional, physical, spiritual healing to occur. Offering monthly workshops, individual sessions. WWW.QUANTUMTOUCH.COM !

Elaine Bell. Art Instruction. FB 801-201-2496. Healing Mountain Massage School 801-355-6300. 455 South 300 East, Suite 103, SLC, UT 84111. Morning, evening, & weekend programs. Graduate in as little as 7 months. 8 students in a class. Mentor with seasoned professionals. Practice in a live day spa. ABHES accredited. Financial aid: loans/grants available to those who qualify. WWW.HEALINGMOUNTAIN.ORG Red Lotus School of Movement. FB 801-355-6375. WWW.REDLOTUSSCHOOL.COM

ENERGY WORK & HEALING energy balancing, Reiki (SEE ALSO: Bodywork) Buddha Maitreya Soultherapy Center FB 801-349-2639, see ad. Discover more vitality,

HEALTH, WELLNESS & BODY CARE Ayurveda, beauty supply, birth services/ prenatal care, Chinese medicine/acupuncture, chiropractics, colon therapy, dentistry, health centers, health products, homeopathy, naturopaths, nutritionists, physical therapy, physicians, women’s healthcare Abundant Health of Ogden 1/10 801-782-7491. Linda Hallmark, I-Act Certified Colon Hydrotherapist, FDA-approved closed system. Colon hydrotherapy is a safe & gentle way to cleanse, hydrate & tone your body. Discover why so many clients love this practice. Diet and nutritional support also offered. Make a step toward your health and wellness goals today. A.I.M: Frequencies – Balance – Self-Healing DaNell 801-680-2853, Dixie-(Ogden) 801-458-

1970. Everything is energy, therefore everything has a frequency. Imbalances have a frequency that can be brought into balance and neutralized by applying a balancing energy 24/7. Sanctuary, The Path to Consciousness, by Stephen Lewis tells of this technology – here now. Self-heal inherited predispositions, physical & mental illnesses & environmental toxicity–24/7 using this tool. Pets too. 8/10 WWW.INFINITECONSCIOUSNESS.COM. The Alexander Technique 801-230-7661, Cathy Pollock. AmSAT Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique, Salt Lake City. Learn to recognize and let go of unnecessary effort and tension. For performance, personal growth, relief from pain. Alexander Technique can be applied to any activity of life, from sitting, standing, and walking to more complex activities such as music, dance or dressage. Change happens! Belly Bliss Prenatal & Postpartum Massage 801-792-8893 Hooray for Pregnancy, BOO for backaches! If you are pregnant and ouchy, no worries mama, we know just what you need. Rebecca Overson LMT brings two pregnancies and 14 years experience to the table. New clients: get two 60-min massages for only $90. Gift certificates available. WWW.BELLYBLISSMASSAGE.COM Cameron Wellness Center 3/10 T.W. Cameron, BSN, ND. 801-486-4226. 1945 South 1100 East #202. Remember When Doctors Cared? Once, a doctor cared. He had that little black bag, a big heart, an encouraging smile. Once, a doctor actually taught about prevention. Remember “an apple a day?” Dr. Cameron is a family practitioner. He takes care of you. He cares. Colon Hydrotherapy—Massage 2/10 801-541-3064. Karen Schiff, PT. Licensed physical therapist, certified colon hydrotherapist, I-ACT member, FDA approved system. Clear out old toxins & create the environment within you to realize your health goals. Gently soothe, cleanse, hydrate & tone your body’s primary elimination channel. Enhanced results with nutritional guidance & abdominal massage. This ancient work is a gentle, external method to relieve digestive distress, PMS, menopause, infertility, more! WWW.KARENSCHIFF.COM Eastside Natural Health Clinic 9/10 Uli Knorr, ND 801.474.3684; 2188 S. Highland Drive #207. Use Natural Medicine to Heal! Dr. Knorr uses a multi-dimensional approach to healing. Focusing on hormonal balancing including the thyroid, the pancreas, and the ovarian and adrenal glands; gastrointestinal disorders, allergies. Food allergy testing, parasite testing and comprehensive hormonal work-up. Utah RBCBS and ValueCare provider. EASTSIDENATURALHEALTH.COM Five Element Acupuncture LLC 8/10 Pamela Bys, RN, BSN, L.Ac. (Dipl Ac.) 2670 South 2000 East, SLC; 256 Historic 25th St., Ogden. 801-920-4412. Five Element Acupuncture focuses on getting to the root cause of all problems. It treats symptoms as well as causes. Live Healthy and Live Long. WWW.ACUPUNCTURE5E.COM The Holistic Gourmet 5/10 Pati Reiss, HHC. 801-688-2482. Confused about what to eat? Addicted, tired, stressed? The Holistic Gourmet offers these services: food & nutrition counseling, addiction recovery, brain chemistry balancing and repair, cooking & nutrition classes, personal cooking and catering. With integrative nutrition and meditation, there

is hope...there is breath... there is food! PATI@PATIREISS.COM, WWW.PATIREISS.COM Todd Mangum, MD, Web of Life Wellness Center FB 801-531-8340. 989 E. 900 S., Ste. A1. Dr. Mangum is a family practice physician who uses acupuncture, massage, herbs & nutrition to treat a wide range of conditions including chronic fatigue, HIV infection, allergies, digestive disturbances and fibromyalgia. He also designs programs to maintain health & wellness. WWW.WEBOFLIFEWC.COM Planned Parenthood of Utah 3/10 1-800-230-PLAN, 801-532-1586, or ppau.org. 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 sexually transmitted infection including HIV, vaccines including the HPV vaccine, pregnancy testing and referrals, condoms, education programs and more. Precision Physical Therapy 9/10 801-557-6733. Jane Glaser-Gormally, MS, PT. 4568 S. Highland Dr., Ste. 140. Licensed PT specializing in holistic integrated manual therapy (IMT). Safe, gentle, effective techniques for pain and tissue dysfunction. This unique form of therapy works to identify sources of pain and assists the body with self-corrective mechanisms to alleviate pain and restore mobility and function. BCBS and Medicare provider. Now expanding services into Park City and Heber. Transcendental Meditation Program in Utah Natalie Hansen, 801-635 8721 or 801-4462999. The easiest and deepest meditation, automatically providing rest twice as deep as sleep, most researched and recommended by physicians, for improved IQ, enhanced memory, better coordination, normal blood pressure, and reversal of aging, TM greatly deepens happiness and calmness, and is the bullet train to enlightenment. WWW.TM.ORG 9/10 Wasatch Vision Clinic FB 801-328-2020. 849 E. 400 S. in Salt Lake across from the 9th East TRAX stop. Comprehensive eye care, eye disease, LASIK, contacts and glasses since 1984. We accept most insurance. WASATCHVISION.COM Acupuncture Associates FB 801-359-2705. Natalie Clausen. Center For Enhanced Wellness FB 801-596-9998. 2681 E. Parley’s Way. Dr. Michael Cerami, Chiropractor. 801-4861818. 1550 E. 3300 S. WWW.DRCERAMI.COM FB Dragon Dreams. 989 E. 900 S. 801-509-1043. WWW.DRAGONDREAMSGIFTBOUTIQUE.COM FB Millcreek Herbs, LLC. Merry Lycett Harrison, RH, CAHG. 801-466-1632, WWW.MILLCREEKHERBS.COM FB Millcreek Wellness Center FB WWW.MILLCREEKWELLNESS.COM 801-486-1818. 1550 E. 3300 S.

MISCELLANEOUS Space Available 8/10 801-596-0147 Ext. 41, 989 E. 900 S. Center for Transpersonal Therapy. Large plush space. Bright & comfortable atmosphere, available for workshops, classes, or ongoing groups. Pillows, yoga chairs, & regular chairs provided, kitchenette area. Available for hourly, full day or

weekend use. Volunteer Opportunity 4/10 801-474-0535. Adopt-A-Native-Elder is seeking office/warehouse volunteers in Salt Lake City every Tuesday and Friday 10:00 am - noon. Come and join a wonderful group of people for a fascinating and gratifying experience. Contact Joyce or MAIL@ANELDER.ORG, WWW.ANELDER.ORG. Catalyst 801-363-1505. 140 McClelland, SLC. CONTACT@CATALYSTMAGAZINE.NET. Wind Walker Guest Ranch and Intentional Eco-Community Spring City, Utah, 435-4620282. We invite you to Join Us for a day, a weekend, a week, or a lifetime. Family and Corporate Retreats, Horses, Spa services, Festivals, Workshops, Love in action! Limited space now available in the eco-village. Entice your spirit to soar. WWW.WINDWALKER.ORG 3/10

Develop your healing skills and enrich your personal and professional life! “Basics of Energy Healing” January 23-24, 2010 Bozeman, Montana March 27-28, 2010 Bozeman, Montana June 12-13, 2010 Salt Lake City, Utah In this class you will study and practice: • energy blockage and ﬂow • hands-on-healing techniques • sensing the aura and chakras • accessing intuitive information • energy anatomy and physiology • identifying ﬁve basic energy types

MOVEMENT & SPORT dance, fitness, martial arts, Pilates, yoga Avenues Yoga 4/10 68 K Street, Salt Lake City UT, 84103. 801-4104639. Avenues Yoga is a friendly, down-toearth place where all are welcome. We offer classes for all body-types and ability levels, from Kids classes to Deep Relaxation and Restore, to Flow classes, Power, Pilates and now Yogalates! Free Intro to Yoga every Saturday at 11:30. Introductory Special: $39 for one month unlimited. WWW.AVENUESYOGA.COM. Bikram Yoga—Salt Lake City 3/10 801-488-Hot1 (4681). 1140 Wilmington Ave (across from Whole Foods). Bikram certified instructors teach a series of 26 postures affecting every muscle, ligament, organ & all of the body, bringing it into balance. 39 classes each week. All ages & ability levels welcome to all classes. The room is warm by intention, so come prepared to work hard & sweat. Check for new classes in Catalyst calendar. WWW.BIKRAMYOGASLC.COM Bikram Yoga—Sandy 801-501-YOGA (9642). 9343 South 1300 East. Local Introductory Offer-$29 for 30 Days Unlimited Yoga (Utah Residents Only). POWERED BY %100 WIND POWER. Our South Valley sanctuary, nestled below Little and Big Cottonwood canyons, provides a warm and inviting environment to discover and or deepen your yoga practice. All levels are encouraged, no reservations necessary. All teachers are certified. 31 classes offered, 7 days a week. Community Class-1st Saturday 10am class each month is Free To New Students. WWW.BIKRAMYOGASANDY.COM 12/09 Centered City Yoga 9/10 801-521-YOGA (9642). 918 E. 900 S. and 625 S. State St. Centered City Yoga is often likened to that famous TV “hangout” where everybody knows your name, sans Norm (and the beer, of course.) We offer more than 60 classes a week to keep Salt Lake City CENTERED and SANE. WWW.CENTEREDCITYYOGA.COM. Ecstatic Dance SLC 12/09 Dance the way your body wants to, without choreography or judgment! Get out of your head, into your body, and discover the innate body wisdom you possess. Ecstatic Dance is an authentic, spontaneous, expressive, meditative movement practice inspired by various people, cultures and practices.Sat Nov 21 & Sat Dec 19, 10a-12p; beginning January, every

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first and third Sat, 10a-12p. $10. Columbus Community Center, 2531 S 400 E, SLC. WWW.ECSTATICDANCESLC.BLOGSPOT.COM. Mindful Yoga FB 801-355-2617. Charlotte Bell, E-RYT-500 & Iyengar certified. Cultivate strength, vitality, serenity, wisdom and grace. Combining clear, well-informed instruction with ample quiet time, these classes encourage each student to discover his/her own yoga. Classes include meditation, pranayama (breath awareness) and yoga nidra (yogic sleep) as well as physical practice of asana. Public & private classes, workshops in a supportive, non-competitive environment since 1986. WWW.CHARLOTTEBELLYOGA.COM. Red Lotus School of Movement 8/10 740 S 300 W, SLC, UT, 84101. 801-355-6375. 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 T’ai Chi Chih (qi gong exercises). Children’s classes in Wing Chun Kung-Fu. Located downstairs from Urgyen Samten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Temple. WWW.REDLOTUSSCHOOL.COM, REDLOTUS@REDLOTUS.CNC. NET. THE SHOP Yoga Studio 10/10 435-649-9339. Featuring Anusara Yoga. Inspired fun and opening in one of the most amazing studios in the country. Classes, Privates, and Therapeutics with certified and inspired Anusara instructors. Drop-ins welcome. 1167 Woodside Ave., P.O Box 681237, Park City, UT 84068. WWW.PARKCITYYOGA.COM

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Yoga Instruction Around Town 6/10 801-263-3667. Don Byer, db Marketing, LLC. Sivananda Yoga Shiromani, Sampooma Yoga Acharya RYT500. Postures, Meditation, Philosophy and Hatha Yoga Science taught by an experienced, mature professional. Instruction can cater ti individual needs. Gentle and/or challenging. Set classes for all levels at local studios. Group or individual at your location or mine. YOGADB@AOL.COM The Yoga Center 4/10 801-277-9166. 4689 So. Holladay Blvd. Hathabased yoga classes 7 days a week, including vinyasa, slow flow, Anusara, prenatal, gentle and restorative. Workshops, corporate and private sessions available. All levels of experience welcome. WWW.YOGAUTAH.COM Erin Geesaman Rabke Somatic Educator. 801-898-0478. WWW.BODYHAPPY.COM FB RDT Community School. 801-534-1000. 138 W. Broadway. FB Streamline. 801-474-1156. 1948 S. 1100 E. WWW.STREAMLINEBODYWORKS.NET

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astrology, mediums, past life integration, psychics April Olas: Clairvoyant Readings & ThetaHealing. ? Gain a deeper understanding, clarity and direction about your situation through a reading with April. Heal physical,emotional, spiritual, rela-

tionship, and financial issues and shift into a new empowered direction through ThetaHealing. Available for phone appointments daily call 801-644-1975 or in person Thursdays at Dragon Dreams on 9th & 9th in SLC call 801509-1043. For more information about April and ThetaHealing, or to book your appointment online please visit: WWW.APRILOLAS.COM Candice Christiansen 6/10 480-274-5454. I have returned to Utah after a short hiatus to Arizona. I share my clairaudient, clairsentient, and clairvoyant abilities as I connect with divine source in answering questions about your past, present and future experiences. I communicate with those that have passed to the other side, offering the safety, love and support you deserve as you get in touch with your magnificence. Join me on your perfect journey to heal your soul and reconnect with your divinity. Channeled Readings through Spiritual Medium 4/10 801-968-8875, 801-577-1348. Deloris, as heard on the Mick & Allen Show (KBER Radio, 101.1), can help you with those who have crossed over and other paranormal activity. She can help bring understanding regarding past lives, life purpose and relationships. Available for parties and night clubs. DELORISSPIRITUALMEDIUM.COM Lilli DeCair: Inspirational Mystical Entertainment 11/09 mc 801-533-2444 and 801-577-6119. European born professional psychic, holistic health educator, reiki master /teacher, life coach, Poet, singer, dancer, wedding planner/official, Shamanic 9 Day Medicine Wheel Journeys. Looking for Psychometrist ? I seek a psychic who can hold a possession of someone who is dead or distant and describe his or her character. Write to Tom Weber, P.O. Box 1321, West Jordan, UT 84084 Margaret Ruth 801-575-7103. My psychic and tarot readings are a conversation with your guides. Enjoy MR’s blog at WWW.CATALYSTMAGAZINE.NET & send me your ideas and suggestions. WWW.MARGARETRUTH.COM Soul & Psyche 4/10 801-293-0484. Cynthia Hill, PhD. Experience the dynamic combination of Soul-centered astrology and ‘energetic psychology’. For me, one’s birth chart is a blueprint of the soul's intent and purpose, as well an exquisite map of one’s current and past-life cellular, vibrational, mind-body habits and patterns. In this way, one's astrology is one's psychology. We will explore personality strengths and challenges, relationship and family dynamics, and current and future cycles of personal and spiritual growth. The session creates inspiration, healing and empowerment through Self knowledge and understanding. 35 years experience. Soul Path Healing 11/09 Open and heal disowned energy–once reconfigured, everything shifts. Chakra dreamscape repatterning. Clairvoyant; connected to spirit guides. 25 years practice in healing arts. Transform your dance through time, relationships, experience. Refresh a direct connectivity with the universe. Experience beautifully expanded processes, which await your freshminded participation. Contact your healer:

GLENDA@SOULPATHHEALING.NET Transformational Astrology FB Ralfee Finn. 800-915-5584. Catalyst’s astrology columnist for 10 years! Visit her website at WWW.AQUARIUMAGE.COM or e-mail her at RALFEE@AQUARIUMAGE.COM Intuitive Therapy FB Suzanne Wagner, 801-359-2225.

PSYCHOTHERAPY COUNSELING & PERSONAL GROWTH coaching, consulting, hypnosis, integrated awareness, psychology / therapy /counseling, shamanic, sound healing Avatar ? 801-244-8951. Avatar is a consciousness training course that teaches us to live deliberately. It gives us tools for experiencing compassion and true cooperation on our planet and opens doors unimaginable. Rebecca Hunt is a new Avatar Master. Call regarding a free introduction. Jeff Bell, L.C.S.W. 4/10 801-364-5700, Ext. 2, 1399 S. 700 E. Ste. 1, SLC. Specializing in empowering relationships; cultivating hardiness and mindfulness; managing stress & compulsivity; alleviating depression/ anxiety/grief; healing PTSD & childhood abuse/ neglect; addictions recovery; GLBT exploration as well as resolving disordered eating, body image & life transitions. Individual, couples, family, group therapy & EMDR. Center for Transpersonal Therapy 12/09 801-596-0147. 989 E. 900 S. Denise Boelens, PhD; Heidi Ford, MS, LCSW, Chris Robertson, LCSW; Lynda Steele, LCSW; Sherry Lynn Zemlick, PhD, Wil Dredge LCSW. The transpersonal approach to healing draws on the knowledge from traditional science & the spiritual wisdom of the east & west. Counseling orientation integrates body, mind, & spirit. Individuals, couples, groups, retreats, & classes. Steven J. Chen, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist 801-718-1609. 150 S. 600 E. Healing techniques for depression, anxiety and relationship issues. Treatment of trauma, abuse and stress. Career guidance. Sensitive and caring approach to create wellness, peace, happiness and contentment. WWW.STEVENJCHEN.COM. 9/09 Sue Connor, Ph.D. 3/10 1399 South 700 East #10. 801-583-7848. Mindful psychotherapy strategies can provide for relief from anxiety, post traumatic stress, addiction, disordered eating, chronic pain/illness, depression. Improve your response to stress with effective self care strategies. Start feeling better now. Check out group schedule. WWW.MINDFULSLC.COM Create Your Life Coaching 12/10 801-971-5039. Life Coach Terry Sidford— Balance. Vision. Purpose. Call for a FREE consultation today! WWW.CREATEYOURLIFECOACHING.NET Marianne Felt, MT-BC, LPC 9/10 801-524-0560, EXT. 3. 150 S. 600 E., Ste. 7C.

Licensed professional counselor, board certified music therapist, certified Gestalt therapist, Red Rock Counseling & Education. Transpersonal psychotherapy, music therapy, Gestalt therapy, EMDR. Open gateways to change through experience of authentic contact. Integrate body, mind, & spirit through creative exploration of losses, conflicts, & relationships that challenge & inspire our lives. Robin Friedman, LCSW 10/10 801-599-1411 (Sugar House). Transformational psychotherapy for making lasting positive change. Discover effective ways of finding and expressing your deeper truth and authentic self. Relationship work, trauma recovery, depression/anxiety, sexuality, addictions, creative explorations of life-purpose and self-awareness. Individuals, couples, groups. Also trained in Expressive Arts Therapy. WWW.ROBINFRIEDMANTHERAPY.COM ROBIN@ROBINFRIEDMANTHERAPY.COM Teri Holleran, LCSW ? Red Rock Counseling & Education, LLC 801524-0560. 150 S. 600 E., Ste. 7C. Transformational therapy, consultation & facilitation. Discover how the investigation of loss, trauma, body symptoms, mood disturbances, relationship conflicts, environmental despair & the questions related to meaning & purpose initiate the transformational journey. Law of Attraction 7/09 or trade? Lynn Solarczyk 801-510-0593 or LYNNSOLARCZYK@MAC.COM. Teaching the law of attraction— what it is, and how to apply it to your life. LIVINGLOA.BLOGSPOT.COM Jan Magdalen, LCSW 1/10 801-582-2705, 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. Marilynne Moffitt, PhD 1/10 801-266-4551. 825 E. 4800 S. Murray 84107. Offering interventions for psychological growth & healing. Assistance with behavioral & motivational changes, refocusing of life priorities, relationship issues, addiction & abuse issues, & issues regarding health. Certified clinical hypnotherapist, NLP master practitioner & EMDR practitioner. Namaste Consulting, LLC 6/10 Candice Christiansen, LPC 480-274-5454. Holistic therapy that provides individuals, couples, and families a safe space to expand their internal and external contexts and live with purpose and integrity. Specializing in relationship / sexual issues, addiction, sexual identity, parentchild / teen conflict, and disordered eating. Sliding scale fee, in-home therapy for your comfort. NAMASTEADVICE@YAHOO.COM Linda Rhees L.C.S.W.—NeuroDynamix 3/10 801-209-2005. 150 S. 600 E. Suite 1A, SLC, Utah 84102. Unlock your brain's potential! Train your brain to respond the way it is designed to respond. EEG biofeedback assists resolution of depression, anxiety, headaches, chronic pain, attentional disabilities, cognitive disabilities, trauma, and substance abuse, among other concerns. Function at your optimum best. Free consultation. WWW.NEURODYNAMIX.ORG Sanctuary for Healing & Integration (SHIN) 860 East 4500 South, Suite 302, SLC, 84107. (801) 268-0333. Mainstream Psychiatry and Psychotherapy with complementary and alternative healing (Buddhist psychology, Naikan,

Morita, mindfulness training, energy healing, bodywork, Shamanic and karmic healing, herbal and nutritional supplementation). Children, adolescents, adults, couples and families are welcome. Training workshops for professionals available. WWW.SHININTEGRATION.COM Stephen Proskauer, MD, Integrative Psychiatry 8/10 801-631-8426. Sanctuary for Healing and Integration, 860 E. 4500 S., Ste. 302. Steve is a seasoned psychiatrist, Zen priest and shamanic healer. He sees kids, teens, adults, couples and families, integrating psychotherapy, meditation and soul work with judicious use of medication to relieve emotional pain and problem behavior. Steve specializes in creative treatment of bipolar disorders. STEVE@KARMASHRINK.COM. Blog: WWW.KARMASHRINK.COM. Steve Seliger, LMFT 4/10 801-661-7697. 1104 E. Ashton Ave. (2310 S.) #203. Specializing in helping people develop healthy loving relationships, conflict resolution for couples, developing powerful communication skills, resolving parent-teen conflicts, depression, phobias, ending & recovering from abuse, conflicts & issues related to sexuality & libido in men & women, sexual orientation issues. Sarah Sifers, Ph.D., LCSW 2/10 Shamanic Practitioner, Minister of the Circle of the Sacred Earth 801-531-8051. Shamanic Counseling. Shamanic Healing. 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 FB 801-209-1095. Psychotherapy and shamanic practice, 989 E. 900 S. #B5. 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. Jake Shannon, Master Hypnotist ? 801-635-4488. To transform, first form a trance... Take a journey down the rabbit hole to a whole new world of hypnosis, meta-cognition, mnemonics, and more. Call right now for your appointment. www.ScientificMindControl.com SoulCollage® with Rose, Certified Facilitator 801-975-6545. SoulCollage® is a way to understand yourself and use that understanding to find your own truths. Small collages are created using pictures from magazines. Each collaged card represents a personality part, person, energy or archetype present in your life. Classes at the Lotus December 17th and 18th. WWW.SOULSURKULS.COM SOULSURKULS@YMAIL.COM Matt Stella, LCSW 1/10 Red Rock Counseling & Education, LLC 801524-0560 x1. 150 S. 600 E., Ste. 7C. Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families and groups. Specializing in relationship work, mens issues, depression, anxiety, addictive patterns, and life-meaning explorations. Daniel Sternberg, PhD, Psychologist 12/09 801-364-2779. 150 South 600 East, Bldg. 4B. Fax: 801-364-3336. Sensitive use of rapid release methods and EMDR to free you from unwanted emotions to allow you more effective control and happiness in your life. Individuals, couples, families, groups and businesses.

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Treatment of trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, tension, stress-related difficulties abuse and depression.

Jim Struve, LCSW 6/10 801-364-5700 Ext 1. 1399 S. 700 E., Ste. 2, SLC. Mindful presence in relationship-based psychotherapy. Specializing in life transitions, strengthening relationships, fostering resilience, healing from childhood trauma & neglect (including male survivors of sexual abuse), assisting partners of abuse survivors, addictions recovery, sexual identity, empowerment for GLBT individuals/ couples. Individual, couples, group therapy. Flexible times. WWW.MINDFULPRESENCE.COM.

The Work of Byron Katie 7/10 801-842-4518. Kathy Melby, Certified Facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie. The Work is a simple way to access your own wisdom and lead a happier life. Specializing in developing loving relationships, relieving depression, and improving your outlook on life. Individuals, couples, families, groups and retreats. WWW.THEWORK.COM

#204. Facilitated by Clinton Brock, this organic contemplative meditation approach emphasizes relationship with the Divine through devotion, will, surrender, fluidity and Love. Call Clinton for more details. Weds meditation from 6-8:30 p.m WWW.THECENTERCONTEMPLATIVE.ORG

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801-607-2963. Meditation courses combining Christian contemplative practices with the best of Eastern traditions, both in Salt Lake and Utah County. Day-long retreats at Sundance. Reach new levels of consciousness, reduce stress, find joy. Directors: Dr. Pam Mayes and Colin Forbes, with 70 years combined meditation experience. WWW.MORNINGSTARMEDITATION.ORG5/10

The Infinite Within 9/10 John Knowlton. 801-263-3838. WWW.THEINFINITEWITHIN.COM Patricia Toomey, ADTR, LPC 801-463-4646, 1390 S. 1100 E.,Ste.202 The Dance of Life—Transformation within a psychotherapeutic process of healing and spiritual growth using somatic movement analysis, dreamwork, psychoneuroimmunology, guided imagery & EMDR to support the healing process with stress, depression, trauma, pain, eating disorders, grief, addictions & life transitions. Individuals (children, adults), couples, groups, consultation & facilitation. Marlena Tumlin, MS, CT 3/10 801-410-4951. Certified in thanatology: death, dying and bereavement. Help for people of all ages grieving life’s losses. Learn “good grieving” techniques to emerge stronger and more able to cope with changes and transitions. Group and individual sessions available. First evaluation session free. Elizabeth Williams, RN, MSN 10/10 801-486-4036. 1399 S. 7th E. #12. Lic. psychiatric nurse specialist offering a safe environment to heal inner wounds & process personal & interpersonal issues. Specializing in relationship issues, loss & grief work, anxiety, depression & self-esteem. Adolescents & adults, individuals, couples & group therapy.

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Salt Lake Center for Spiritual Living 801-307-0481. Elizabeth O’Day, Minister. A home for your spirit. 870 E North Union Ave. (7150 S at 900 E), Midvale. Sunday celebration Services at 9:30 and 11am; childcare at both services, Youth Church at 11. “Empowered people sharing in spiritual growth.” WWW.SPIRITUALLYFREE.ORG.6/10

meditation/study groups, churches/ministry, spiritual instruction, workshops Goddess Circle 4/10 801-467-4977. Join us 2nd Monday of every month for Wiccan ritual. Free, open, women & men, beginners, experienced & curious all welcome. 7:30pm at SOuth Valley Unitarian Universalist Society (SVUUS), 6876 S Highland Dr, SLC. WWW.OOLS.ORG

Urgyen Samten Ling Gonpa Tibetan Buddhist Temple 8/10 801-328-4629. 740 S. 300 W. 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.URGYENSAMTENLING.ORG

Inner Light Center Spiritual Community 801-268-1137. 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 & children’s church 10am. INNERLIGHTCENTER.NET 10/10

Vedic Harmony 3/10 942-5876. Georgia Clark, certified Deepak Chopra Center educator. Ayurveda is the oldest continually practiced wellness enhancer in the world. Learn how it can help you harmonize your lifestyle and well being. Primordial sound meditation, creating health workshops, Ayurvedic wellness counseling, Ayurvedic oils, teas and books, Jyotish (vedic astrology). Georgia has trained in the US and India. TARAJAGA@EARTHLINK.NEt

Kanzeon Zen Center International FB 801-328-8414 with Zen Master Dennis Genpo Merzel. 1268 E South Temple. WWW.GENPO.ORG. Meditation group at “The Center” 8/10 801-915-6795. 1104 E. Ashton Ave. (2310 S.),

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A question of lost and found BY DONNA HENES, URBAN SHAMAN Dear Mama Donna, I went through a traumatic time five years ago and did some major soul searching. I used to run through my life; now I enjoy all that the universe sends me. I see “signs” that I recognize and have an uncanny “gut.” But I still don’t feel that I am on my path and I am wondering: Do we lose our way for a reason? Stopping to Smell the Roses

Dear Rosebud, It seems to me that you are already right smack dab on your path—the path to your self discovery. You just don’t recognize it, because your intended destination has changed over the years. Consequently, you think you are lost. But you are right where you are supposed to be.

lesson we need to learn. These karmic tutorial sessions may not be fun, but they are essential for the continued growth and enlightenment of our soul. Ultimately, there is no such thing as a bad lesson. We are pulled off our original plan because we need to make a detour along the way in order to see, hear or learn something important. It seems to me that you have been learning quite a few invaluable life lessons along the trail: How to recognize signs and omens How to honor your instincts How to take time to appreciate life How to glory at the wonder of it all In my book, that makes you a spiritual savant. These are the most important lessons life has to teach us, so feel good

Our life path is not set in concrete. As we evolve, the path transforms to meet our new needs. As the Irish say, the path rises up to meet us. You have suffered through a trauma and have recovered. Naturally this would change your outlook and perspective. Plus, you are five years older with more experience and greater wisdom. Our life path is not set in concrete. As we evolve, the path transforms to meet our new needs. As the Irish say, the path rises up to meet us. You ask if we lose our way for a reason. Personally, I feel that everything in our lives happens for a reason, although it may be not be clear to us at the time. All occurrences—the good, the bad and the ugly— present to us the opportunity to learn a

about all the progress you have made. Don’t worry. Your path has your name on it —posted large so you can’t miss the turnoff—and it’s patiently waiting for you to stumble upon it. All you have to do is keep your heart and your mind open—as well as your eyes and your ears. There are signs and omens everywhere leading you directly to your destiny. Just follow your gut. And enjoy the roses that line the trail. xxMama Donna Are you cyclically confused? In a ceremonial quandary? Wonder no more. Send your questions to Mama Donna at CITYSHAMAN@AOL.COM.

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SHALL WE DANCE?

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when you find it Take all or as little time as you need BY AMY BRUNVAND Do you have time for beauty? Shouldn’t you? –Gene Weingarten (Pearls Before Breakfast: WASHINGTONPOST.COM) ecently a friend e-mailed me Washtington Post journalist Gene Weingarten’s story about Joshua Bell in the subway. You’ve probably seen it: The one where commuters generally ignored a world-famous classical musician who was standing in a Washington, D.C., Metro station playing a 300 year-old Stradivarius violin worth about four million dollars. In 43 minutes, Bell garnered $32.17 in tips (if you don’t count $20 from someone who recognized him) and Weingarten won a Pulitzer for the story.

The story is easy to read as a stinging social commentary—a parable about people too busy or too self-absorbed to stop and smell the metaphorical roses. But I wonder if I would have stopped to listen? I often give money to street musicians, but I don’t always stop. Actually, sometimes I don’t want to hear more because that one unexpected phrase of music creates a sublime moment, more like hearing a birdsong than listening to a symphony. In fact, the most sublime moment of dance I saw in 2009 was not on the stage at all, but happened one summer day while I was waiting for TRAX. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a move-

ment like wind rippling in the grass, and since it wasn’t windy, I turned my head. In the yard of a nearby house, a family of Pacific Islanders was having a picnic, and a group of women had stood up to perform a dance that seemed more like a movement from nature than a deliberate action. After a moment of dancing together they laughed, and the guys who were watching them started laughing too, and just as abruptly as they had transformed into waving grass, they turned back into ordinary women at a picnic. I think this effect of both blending into the landscape and growing out of it is what professional dancers are after when they perform site-

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Home alone in the dark Do less. Be more. Savor the long nights. BY MARGARET RUTH n the Northern Hemisphere, now, the days grow longer. But who can possibly tell? So many people find themselves wishing this dreary time of the year were over. With just a small change of perspective, though, you can take advantage of this season and find wonderful ways to not only enjoy the dark morning and early dusk, but also to expand your own inner awareness and personal intuition. During these darker days of the year, focus upon allowing less doing and more being in your life. This is, after all, something you have been meaning to do for a while now…but just cannot seem

to find the quiet time to do it…can’t quite find a way to be able to focus on just yourself…. Hey! This month you can! So tell yourself this can be a month of less left-brain and more right-brain time—and that it will be a pleasurable project. Put away the to-do lists of December and allow the remaining short days to enlarge your spirit. One potent technique to expand your sixth sense is to intentionally focus on your five physical senses. Experience the delights of sound, smell, taste, touch and sight: Light a candle or a fire. Watch the flames, smell the aroma. Close your eyes

and feel the heat. You could also stare at stars, taste snowflakes, inhale the aromas of cooking, really listen to a piece of fine music or the voice of someone you love. You can also take this time to focus on your own spiritual growth. If you feel bored or cooped up, try some of these ideas: Meditate. Read spiritual and metaphysical books and poetry

During these darker days of the year, focus upon allowing less doing and more being in your life. (you know—the ones you’ve been meaning to read). Curl up in a comfy chair with hot cocoa and a CATALYST magazine. Experience my friend Mark’s Releasing Ceremony, designed to help us let

go of old inner gunk getting in our way. He recommends invoking all five senses: Carefully prepare yourself a cup tea or juice. Light a fire or candle. Choose music to play that holds a sense of importance for you. In this sacred container, release old hurts and sorrows by drawing symbols of them on papers and then burning them (safely, of course). Give the evening over to this ceremony of releasing and a sense of healing just might come to you. There are so many more interesting, soulful and en-light-ening ways to spend the long evenings. What are your ideas for taking intuitive advantage of January’s dark days and long nights? Email us and we will post them on the site so everyone can read them. u Margaret Ruth is a longtime popular psychic living in Salt Lake City. She develops and teaches transformational classes for Lifelong Learning at the University of Utah, is the author of “Superconscious Connections: The Simple Psychic Truths of Perfectly Satisfying Relationships” (Sept 2010) and blogs at Huffington Post and INTENT.COM. Find her at WWW.MARGARETRUTH.COM.

specific dances such as the marvelous one RawMoves did at the Brolly Arts H2O water festival in Sugar House’s Hidden Hollow last May. The stalwart dancers were actually in Parley’s Creek, bravely immersed in galvanized cans filled with frigid water, flipping arcs of water from their hair like a couple of mermaids. Part of what made it wonderful was walking along the shaded path and suddenly encountering mermaids in the creek. The best photographs can evoke that sublime moment, and in fact, photography can only catch a single moment. If there is any dance form that is truly confined to the theatre, it’s ballet (the shoes won’t work on an uneven surface), but Erik Ostling’s extraordinary photos in the Ballet West 2010 calendar succeed in blending ballet with Utah’s landscape. There’s Christina Bennett as Odile, the seductive black swan from Swan Lake, en pointe against a southern Utah sunset as if she were about to take flight; and there are the demons from Ghost Dances emerging like living petroglyphs from a narrow slot canyon. Ostling’s photos make it seem momentarily possible that a ballerina could exist in nature. There is a little bit of a paradox here. Street performers will be delighted if you stop to watch (and you definitely should stop if the spirit moves you), but part of the beauty and value of their performance comes from the fact that they are in an ordinary landscape creating that unexpected sublime instant for a few of the people who pass. And so while I think one moral of the Joshua Bell story is to be mindful of beauty, it’s also a reminder that you don’t always have to hear the whole concert. After all, 27 passersby were moved to put money in Bell’s violin case, even though most of them never stopped to listen-and as Bell himself pointed out, at 40 bucks an hour, “I could make an okay living doing this.” So here’s my 2010 New Year’s resolution: If I pass Joshua Bell playing a Stradivarius in the subway, I’ll definitely toss a dollar in his violin case. But I won’t feel bad if I decide to keep on walking, because beauty doesn’t have to last for more than an instant. u Amy Brunvand is a librarian at the University of Utah and a dance enthusiast.

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here’s something fresh and appealing about New Year energy; something that naturally infuses us with hope, possibility and empowerment. National Public Radio reports that 40-50% of Americans participate in the annual ritual of making resolutions as a way to leverage this energy, even as they express regret about last year’s unmet goals. It’s easy to see from a deliberate creation perspective how resolving to change something could trigger resistance. By identifying something that’s “wrong” or that we think “should” be different, or by relying on motivation (versus inspiration) to power through it, we introduce a negative charge that actually holds our success at bay. The things we love doing and that inspire us from within don’t make the “resolution” list for the same reason that kissing your sweetie isn’t on the daily “to do” list. We don’t have to make ourselves do what we enjoy! Resolutions are often utilized for the things we think “should” change, or that we’ve had trouble accomplishing otherwise. So this year you might try a totally different way to make use of the clean slate of 2010. See if this approach (adapted from an old Christine Kane blog post) appeals to you more than the setting of traditional resolutions: Instead of weighing yourself down with a new rule or mandate for 2010, start by asking what you’d like the next year to be like. What would you love to see happen in the new year? What quality or experience was missing in 2009 that you’d love to bring to life during the next 12 months?

What would make 2010 your best year ever? Wouldn’t it be nice if …? (fill in the blank.) As you imagine what you’d like in the new year and conjure up your idea of a fabulous 2010, next see if you can identify the essence of what that is. For example, someone who experienced 2009 as stressful and worrisome might want to experience 2010 as easier and more relaxing. Someone feeling the effects of not taking care of themselves might choose to call in a strong spirit of self-care. Or someone who felt lonely and disconnected might want to feel the gift of connecting and supportive relationships. Whatever it is you’d like to have, be or do in 2010, see if you can identify the feeling of that thing or experience. What’s the essence or quality of what you’re calling in? Sum up that feeling-essence with

yourself, but rather a gift you remember to give yourself throughout the year. And if you find that you use this word up before the year is out, that’s your cue to choose a new one. (One of my mentor coaches used to ask me to choose a theme word for each month of our work together.) This is a powerful way to embrace a new way of “being” rather than focusing on the “having” or “doing” of life. Here’s an example of what this process looked like for one person: Thirty-six-year-old Jess was tired of being single and celibate. While he had career success, what he really missed was having a romantic partner—someone to share life with and to plan a future with. Resolutions he used in the past included “lose weight” and “volunteer” because he thought those were good stepping stones to get-

Whatever it is you’d like to have, be or do in 2010, see if you can identify the feeling of that thing or experience. What’s the essence or quality of what you’re calling in? one powerful word that will serve as your inspiration and orientation for your new year. This word will function as your guide and touchstone throughout the year, inspiring you from a deeper, core level than an externally motivated resolution might. As you choose your word in accordance with what you’d love to see unfold over the next 12 months, you’re intentionally and deliberately creating your year in a less resistant and more easily embraceable way. It’s not something you’re forcing on

ting the love life he wanted. But he was discouraged to find that he didn’t keep the weight off nor did he click with the nonprofit groups he investigated. So instead of coming up with yet another resolution, Jess thought about what he’d love to see happen over the next 12 months. He imagined companionship, connection and intimacy. Enjoyment, laughter with friends and reciprocal commitment to a partner. (Not to mention a fabulous sex life!) Holding the picture in mind of

the year he’d like to have, he asked what the essence of it was, and felt the word that best captured that experience was ‘Connection.’ With his theme for the year summed up in one word, Jess now has an easy tool for bringing this quality to life over the next year. By creating an intention to focus on this attribute, he’s got an effective way to point himself in the direction of what he really wants. Instead of working to be more attractive or desperately hoping for a relationship to develop, Jess can choose to orient his life around connection—noticing where it is present that he might not have noticed before, appreciating it where he sees others experiencing it, imagining how it might come to pass in his near future, and feeling the essence of connection right now before anything else even changes. That’s the power of conscious creation, and choosing one word is an excellent way to activate it. We know that we get what we think about, and that shifting our focus creates life change on a dime. There’s no doubt in my mind that as Jess puts this practice to work, he’ll be inspired to new thoughts, actions, conversations and ideas—all of which lead to new results. Regardless of how you choose to honor the new year we are embarking on, my invitation is that you do exactly that—choose. Be purposeful and deliberate about how you craft your life in 2010; know that it is within your power to do so; that you can’t screw it up, you can’t get it wrong, and there is always plenty to enjoy. Happy New Year and Namaste! ◆ Jeannette Maw is a Law of Attraction coach and founder of Good Vibe Coaching in Salt Lake City. WWW.GOODVIBECOACH.COM

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old crone and kissed her as if she were his own spouse, upon which she magically transformed into the most beautiful maiden. When asked her name, she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am Sovereignty.â&#x20AC;? She predicted he would be a king and that his actions that day would show how his reign would transpire. She stated that his reign would be rough at the beginning, smooth in the middle, and yet have a peaceful end. This month it would be interesting to look at what we resist. Notice what gifts are being

Gratitude cultivates abundance and humility. Humility cultivates respect. And respect from others who feel honored by your heart will open tremendous gifts and usher magic back into your life. offered and, regardless of the form in which they are manifesting, take them to heart. Be willing to let go of preconceived notions and judgments. Allow â&#x20AC;&#x153;willingnessâ&#x20AC;? to be the new motto for 2010: It is by our willingness that we begin to carve out the patterns of our reality. Take time to notice if you are not liking or wanting how your

reality is manifesting. See if that manifestation is tied in any way to how much you are resisting the gifts offered. Are you not taking them because you believe you deserve more? But what if the â&#x20AC;&#x153;divineâ&#x20AC;? is giving you a great gift hidden in some disguise? Sometimes the best gifts are discovered later. Be willing to let go of how your ego wants things to come to you. The universe will tend to show you where you are shallow, have little honor, or where you believe you are entitled. Look beyond appearances and. Be open to wisdom and knowledge that comes in all ways and forms. You may experience a need to let go of situations and circumstances due to feeling totally exhausted. This pattern seems to stem from the realization that we are experiencing a lack of sovereignty over our situations and the patterns presently challenging our life. You may feel life is not giving you the opportunities you think you deserve. You may be unwilling to take less than you have been given before. But in this circumstance, it would be wise to learn gratitude for what is offered and take humbly that which is given in the moment. Gratitude cultivates more abundance. Learning to appreciate what others have to offer and feeling their heart in that process can open up other opportunities later on. Gratitude can cultivate humility. Humility cultivates respect. And respect from others who feel honored by your heart will open tremendous gifts and usher magic back into your life. â&#x2014;&#x2020; Suzanne Wagner is the author of numerous books and CDs on the tarot. She lives in Salt Lake City. WWW.SUZWAGNER.COM

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January 2010 Engaging another year of dynamic change BY RALFEE FINN 010 promises to be another year of dynamic change. While the New Year doesn’t exactly begin with gusto, as it gains traction the shifts will be swift, dramatic and momentous. As always, deepening a personal commitment to conscious living is a good place to start preparing for what lies ahead. There’s a lot to be “sorted” during the coming months. That culling process requires integrating your highest ideals with everyday choices. If you want peace, live a peaceful life; if you want to put an end to the violence of poverty, find a way to

This year, and the next several years, coming to terms with the interconnectedness of life will be the top personal as well as collective priority. As local and global situations intensify, pay close attention to how the reality of individual actions, reactions and responses create the Zeitgeist. 2010 holds the possibility of understanding the paradox that while no one person determines destiny, every individual decides the fate of us all. Feelings are contagious, as are ideas and ideals. Co-creation is not simply a matter of visualization; it’s about feeling the power and the truth of transformation,

While the intensity of daily life increases during 2010, so do the opportunities for creative transformation. work for everyone’s prosperity—not just your own. “Be the change you want to see in the world” may be a cliché in our current age of media over-exposure and cynical spin, but an idea becomes a cliché because it expresses truth—and the truth of this idea is far from worn out. Who among us has already accomplished the feat of living a life that causes no harm?

even when transformation seems impossible or improbable. So don’t be afraid to hope, even if hope feels frail or fragile. Part of the shadow work of 2010 is figuring out how to deal with disappointment when change isn’t magically instantaneous. Don’t let that disappointment turn into a sense of futility. The despair of uselessness will only incapacitate the heart and

turn it bitter. Better to frame existential angst as a tool for growth and use it to open places in the heart that may have become atrophied or frozen, but in reality have been lying dormant, waiting for this cosmic moment to arise. For while the intensity of daily life increases during 2010, so do the opportunities for creative transformation. As 2010 unfolds, there will be two key junctures. The first is April 26, 2010, when we experience the fourth Saturn/Uranus opposition, and the last of this series in mutable signs. The signature of this opposition is the dissolution of the status quo— something we are already living through. But as Jupiter joins the fray in May and June, as Uranus moves into Aries, the very pressing issues of social justice—health care, homelessness, poverty, education and violence to children and women—will be unavoidable. Be prepared to take a stand, especially during June, July and August, as the fifth exact opposition on July 26 occurs in cardinal signs, which are the signs of action. From April through August, we will be building toward this crescendo of planetary activity.

At the risk of eating my words, I will say this: Most, if not all, of us will look back on these months as a time of destiny, when our choices, personal and collective, set the compass for the next course. Again, think about the future you want to co-create.

The details for January 2010 begins with Mercury and Mars Retrograde. Yes—it is a drag when both of the primary planetary wheels that drive the day-to-day mechanics of daily life move in reverse. But this is also an opportunity to slow down the pace of regular routines to see what could use a little “grease.” Mercury retrograde is best understood as a time when all sorts of delays interfere with communication efforts and travel plans. But it is also traditionally a time to review what is already in motion, which means it is best spent examining the details of life with an eye toward what would benefit from a correction or adjustment. Mars retrograde is a little trickier, given that Mars is a forward-moving force not given to backward glances. Yet this Mars Retrograde is in Leo, a fiery force of its own, and that fire

If you know your ascendant and/or your Moon sign, read that, too.

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Use the double retrograde to organize and then reorganize every detail of your life, again. Believe me—you will not be bored by the process. Quite the contrary; you will be invigorated.

Taurus

April 20-May 20

Focus on knowing what activities serve your growth and then eliminate what doesn’t work. This isn’t about abrupt disconnections— it’s about being able to identify and transform negative patterns.

Gemini

May 21-June 21

While the old adage “adversity grows the soul” may sound glib, it does express a profound

truth, especially if your intention is to transform an old, problematic pattern.

Cancer

June 22-July 22

You’re likely to be revisiting persistent relationship issues that have previously eluded resolution. Good—this is another opportunity to approach the situation from a new, positive perspective.

Leo July 23-August 22 Think about how you want to redefine yourself. Pay particular attention to issues of leadership, loyalty and generosity—three Leonine themes always in need of attention, renovation and recalibration.

Virgo

August 23-September 22

Compulsively mulling over the same situation isn’t going to “fix” it. So if you haven’t learned to surrender what you can’t control, this would be an opportune moment to embrace the lesson of letting go.

Libra

September 23-October 22

You are already wearing your heart on your sleeve, so rather than trying to hide your feelings, own them. And remember that others are just as entitled to deep, passionate intensities.

Scorpio Oct 23-Nov 21 If you’re willing to consider the possibility of restructuring certain

daily routines, you’ll awaken the potential to actually make changes you’ve been pondering for awhile. Be disciplined as you proceed, but also be bold.

Sagittarius Sept 23-Oct 22 Yes, it is possible to say, “It’s all about money.” But it is also possible to frame your current situation as an opportunity to explore your ultimate worth, something that cannot be measured in dollars and cents.

Capricorn Dec 22-Jan 19 You, too, are going through a redefinition (read Leo, above), but rather than focusing on the same issues as your fiery counterpart, your makeover is

focused on expressing your creativity.

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As relationships become a major focus, try not to jump to conclusion too quickly. Give this phase a chance to unfold in its own time, and you will make one important discovery after another.

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ASK AN ASTROLOGER and passion is sure to burn off some of the frustration typically associated with retrogrades in general. What’s more, Leo is the sign of creative self-expression, which means that as Mars covers previous terrain, there will be occasion to review plans, projects or individual pieces with an eye toward improvement. Leo is also the sign of romance; so don’t be surprised if lovers—old, current or new— arrive for a check-in or to be checked out. Mercury is retrograde until January 15; Mars is retrograde until March 10. We ended 2009 with a lunar eclipse on the afternoon of December 31. Because lunar eclipses symbolize conscious concerns overriding unconscious drives, you may have found yourself toasting to a new year that’s more interested in results than theories. But try not to let pragmatism overwhelm idealism—we are going to need strong, positive visions born of the best of us to co-create a future that works well for all of us. On January 15, there is a solar eclipse. Solar eclipses symbolize unconscious drives overriding conscious concerns. Because Venus is conjunct with both the Sun and the Moon during this eclipse, inspired visions for the future based on what matters most are likely. For while Venus is the goddess of love and beauty, she is also the goddess of ultimate value, and her presence is sure to evoke an authentic response to personal as well as collective situations in need of change. Keep in mind, we tend to feel eclipses six weeks before or after the actual event, so don’t be anxious if you lose your emotional footing. Also be aware that all month long we are in the grip of the ongoing Saturn/Pluto square, a difficult interaction that fosters a fervent determination to adhere to the letter of the law. Avoid obsessive clinging to a one-way-only attitude. Instead, embrace latitude, if such a thing is possible, and allow for the notion that most of us are sincerely doing the best we can to survive the vicissitudes of earthly existence. The Saturn/Pluto square signifies the potential for harsh punishment, so avoid, to the extent that you can, a judgmental attitude or superior stance. Instead, make love, personal as well as collective, your answer to what ails. ◆ Visit Ralfee’s website at WWW.AQUARIUMAGE.COM or email her at RALFEE@AQUARIUMAGE.COM

I am planning on doing a farm apprenticeship next spring—in particular the one at the Green Gulch San Francisco Zen Center, for six months. Everyone (parents, ha ha) thinks I’m being hasty, especially in this economy, so I start second guessing sometimes if this is a bad idea. I feel it is right, but I do have a tendency to be impatient. Maybe the planets could give me an idea? (Birthdate: November 21, 1979) I think this is an excellent idea and I would strongly encourage you to follow through with it. You were born under Scorpio, a zodiac sign that’s intimately connected to the Underworld. The Underworld is associated with death in many people’s minds (after all, bodies are buried in graves), but the underworld also rules over everything that lies beneath the surface of the earth, such as precious metals, fossils, ruins and seeds. Indeed, our notion of reincarnation stems from agrarian societies that observed how after a seed grew into a plant, it produced new seeds before it withered and died. The following spring that plant would pop back up again—with maybe a few others in tow. The idea of going to seed and then returning again not only laid the foundation for the belief in reincarnation —which is treated as a mundane fact of life in eastern cultures—but it also inspired the karmic notion that the seed you sow yields the fruit that you reap. This plays a central role in the Zen philosophy of life. What makes the Green Gulch San Francisco Zen Center even more appealing as a choice for you is its connection to spirituality and farming. You were born with your ruling planet, Mars, in Virgo. The brightest star in the constellation of Virgo is Spica, which basically means

Seeding Scorpio The perfect time to get back to the earth BY CHRISTOPHER RENSTROM “ear of corn” (sometimes “ear of wheat”), which is why images of Virgo often depict a young woman in a field surrounded by the fruits of her labors— wheat, spelt, vegetables, corn and barley. Virgo rules the time of year (late summer/early fall) when these are harvested here in the northern hemisphere. September is the Virgin Mary’s birth month (which explains the “virgin” in Virgo) as well as the month of the Eleusinian mysteries which celebrated the reunion of Demeter (Greek goddess of the grain) with her daughter Persephone, who had been abducted by Hades, lord of the Underworld. The reunion of Demeter and Persephone symbolized the triumph of life over death through the continuation of the agricultural cycle. The themes of seeding, farming and spirituality all appear in your horoscope—especially given that Jupiter, Saturn and your north node are also in Virgo. When you have this kind of Scorpio/ Virgo energy in your chart, it’s not the job that matters as much as it is the good work you do. It’s important for you to connect to your higher purpose in a way that yields tangible results and makes a difference in the world. And what could be better than to nourish human nature by putting food in people’s stomachs and Buddha in their hearts? ◆

Christopher Renstrom is the creator of RULINGPLANETS.COM—the first on-line, interactive astrology magazine. He writes the daily horoscope for the San Francisco Chronicle and SFGATE.COM. If you have a question you would like him to address, send the date and time of your birth to CHRISTOPHER@CATALYSTMAGAZINE.NET. Christopher also answers questions every week on the CATALYST website.

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January 2010

catalystmagazine.net

DAY B Y DAY IN THE HOME,GARDEN & SKY

URBAN ALMANAC swelling of the tongue and face, and stomach problems. The sap is also a skin irritant. JANUARY 13 Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” was based on a true story. On August 18, 1961, in Capitola, California, hundreds of sooty shearwaters started ramming themselves into nearby houses before dying en masse. Scientists eventually concluded that the shearwaters went batty from exposure to a deadly toxin released by algae exposed to urea pollution.

BY DIANE OLSON JANUARY 1 The Sun rises at 7:51 a.m. today and sets at 5:10 p.m. This month’s average maximum temperature is 36°; the average minimum 19°. Average snowfall is 12.7 inches. JANUARY 2 Earth reaches perihelion, its closest position to the Sun, today. Doesn’t feel like it, does it? JANUARY 3 Biomimicry is a design discipline that seeks sustainable solutions by emulating nature’s patterns and strategies. WWW.ASKNATURE.ORG provides inspiration and resources for designers, architects, engineers, chemists and others looking for Earth-friendly solutions. JANUARY 4 They’re doing what in my follicles? We all have follicle mites living on our faces, primarily in our eyelashes and eyebrows. They wander from hair to hair, feeding on skin cells, hormones and oils, occasionally ducking inside a follicle opening for a quickie. After mating, the female lays her eggs inside a follicle or sebaceous gland. The larvae hatch in three to four days and take only a week to develop into adults. Fortunately, the follicle mite’s digestive system is so efficient that it has no excretory orifice.

JANUARY 5 Have you changed the furnace filter lately? You and your furnace will breathe easier if you change it monthly. JANUARY 6 Snowflakes are composites of snow crystals that collide on their journey down from the clouds. Snow falling in early winter usually forms the largest and loveliest flakes; later in the season, when temperatures are lower, crystals don’t adhere to one as readily. Crystals formed in colder air are also brittle, so when they collide, their arms break off. It’s all those tiny, broken spicules that make up late-season snow. JANUARY 7 LAST QUARTER MOON. Keep watering amaryllis after the flowers fade, and let them soak up light. JANUARY 8 Look for Jupiter, low in the southwest at nightfall. JANUARY 9 If you haven’t already, cut back perennials to make room for new growth. Turn the compost pile while you’re at it. JANUARY 10 Be sure to keep a section of your pond free from ice. JANUARY 11 More weird science: Researchers are experimenting with using honey bees to distribute biological fungicides to plants, particularly strawberries, which are prone to gray mold. JANUARY 12 Not good for homes with gnawing kids and critters: Dieffenbachia, a common houseplant, inflames the vocal cords and causes irritation of the mouth,

JANUARY 24 For the garden fanatics among us: If there isn’t snow cover, you can go pull perennial weeds right now. Then again, if you’re a garden fanatic, you probably don’t have any weeds.

JANUARY 16 This would be a good time to prune fruit trees.

JANUARY 25 NEW MOON. Skunks stay active in winter, foraging for mice and rat nestlings, snails, fallen fruit and old vegetables, carrion and garbage. They’re fairly well adapted to urban life, and generally not trigger happy. Before spraying, they do an elaborate warning dance, which, in the spotted skunk, includes a very cute handstand. If that doesn’t do the trick, nipples leading from the anal glands pop out, adjust, and rotate like an anti-aircraft gun. If close enough, the perp gets a jet in the eyes; otherwise, an allencompassing mist is exuded.

JANUARY 17 Water your trees and garden if the ground is dry. Dry freezes can kill, and hydrating actually prevents plants from freezing.

JANUARY 26 Want to get your hands dirty? Divide, prune and repot your houseplants. Remove the top ¼ inch of soil and refresh with new stuff.

JANUARY 18 Black-billed magpies are frequent and rowdy visitors to winter suet feeders. Omnivorous and resourceful, magpies forge for insects, berries, seeds, pet food and carrion, steal food from predators and other birds, and pick ticks off horses, cows and deer. Magpies can use scent to find food, which is unusual for birds, which generally have limited sense of smell. They often make food caches, into which they deposit fresh or regurgitated snacks.

JANUARY 27 Mars makes its closest approach of the year tonight.

JANUARY 14 NEW MOON Fishing should be good now through the 29th.

Leaf-shaped solar cells borrowing a page from nature’s efficiency manual

JANUARY 23 FIRST QUARTER MOON. It’s not too early to spread a couple inches of compost or manure on garden beds. You can dump it right on top of the snow.

JANUARY 15 Raw or undercooked red kidney beans can cause severe nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, and it only takes four of five beans to bring on the pain. If you cook them in a slow cooker, make sure they’re in there a good long time.

JANUARY 19 Check it out: WWW.GARDENRANT.COM. JANUARY 20 Coywolves, coyote/wolf hybrids, are flourishing in the northeastern U.S. Larger than coyotes but smaller than wolves, they have strong jaws to eat deer and the ability to coexist with humans. And unlike many interbred species, their offspring are fertile. JANUARY 21 If you’re allergic to latex, you shouldn’t have a ficus or rubber tree in your home. JANUARY 22 Look for Venus and Uranus, side by side, tonight and tomorrow night.

JANUARY 28 Pussy willow buds are starting to swell. Pussy willow branches are favored winter fodder for snowshoe rabbits and deer. JANUARY 29 FULL WOLF MOON. Tonight, the Moon reaches perigee, its closest approach to the Earth. When the Moon is at perigee, the extra gravitational pull can whip up the tides and cause strange weather. JANUARY 30 Time to prune grape vines. Cut back to the main structure of the plant, leaving two buds per side-shoot. JANUARY 31 The Sun rises at 7:39 a.m. today, and sets at 5:45 p.m. Snowdrops and violets are blooming. There is a wilder solitude in winter When every sense is pricked, alive and keen. —May Sarton Diane Olson is a writer, gardener and bug hugger.

HELP PRESERVE THIS JORDAN RIVER OPEN SPACE

Is the Jordan River ﬂoodplain the right place for development? Salt Lake City politicians want to build a sprawling $44 million sports complex at 2200 North, on the largest block of undeveloped, unprotected public land on the Jordan River. It’s prime migratory bird habitat, within a known ﬂood plain – under water twice in the last 60 years. Conservationists believe this site is better suited as a nature park, with restored wildlife habitat, and an outdoor learning center.

We need your help to move this sports complex & preserve this critical land. Sign our petition: www.petitiononline.com/jrsp0001/ Join our network: http://www.JRRN.org/join/request/ Learn more: http://www.JRRN.org/topics/view/28785/ Contact us: http://www.JRRN.org/topics/view/28407/

Site plan for proposed Regional Sports Complex

Jordan River Restoration Network

Detail from Erik Ostlingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photo of Christina Bennett as Odile, the seductive black swan from Swan Lake in the Ballet West 2010 calendar ($13, BALLETWEST.ORG)

Take time to enjoy beauty where you find it

Happy New Year 2010