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Stories are telling

hat’s in a story? Is it truth, entertainment, fiction, lies or bits of each? We live in the golden age of self-indulgent story telling where everyone has a blog or a podcast. A few are labeled as fantasy but most are in the competitive realm of “interesting truth.” Moth Radio, This American Life, Vice News and especially TED Talks have captured our ears. Maybe it’s because it’s easier to listen to stories than to read them. Maybe the real news is just too brutal. The desire to have people listen to your story is likely leading to a lot of “truthiness” that was once reserved for comedians. I find myself often yelling at the radio saying "THERE IS NO WAY THAT REALLY HAPPENED!" Maybe people are just blurring the lines between reality, news and entertainment. Don’t get me wrong, I support the idea of people listening to other people talk about smart things as spectacle. It’s better than spending all our time on professional sports. You just need to know that TED is now an industry and the producers cull and coach their speakers long before they take the stage. Moth selects its storytellers through a competitive process similar to the laugh-offs I used to compete in (winner Best in Utah 1989 – woot! I was really hot before the Internet). If you watch even a few TED Talks you will recognize “the TED walk” that looks much like William Shatner as Captain Kirk in the original Star Trek reciting a soliloquy. Sincere gesticulation performed while wearing the requisite wireless headset microphone makes one look like something between a tent revival preacher and a game show host. One I remember in particular was a woman talking about walking as if she had discovered the upright position. “Did you know that you could walk and talk at the same time?” she asks while doing the TED Talk walk and pointing to a giant projected PowerPoint slide. “I call it a ‘walking meeting.’”

BY DENNIS HINKAMP If you are thinking, “that is so dumb, I could do that,” you are right. Here’s a template based on my personal experience today. The plain truth version: I had a turkey and avocado sandwich for lunch today; it is one of my favorites. TED Talk version: Did you ever have a day when you just really needed a sandwich? (pace, pace, pace the stage) I had such a day today and I thought, “What would really make me a better person for the rest of the day?” I looked at the menu and it was $8.50 but I thought, “you know, you really deserve it and your colleagues really deserve for you to be in a better mood. So I got it and I even left a 15 percent tip and the rest of my day went so well. That’s what makes us human; knowing when you really need a turkey and avocado sandwich.” (Wild applause) This American Life version: (nasally voice) “Today on This American Life, we are going to look at people and their sandwiches because no radio show has ever done this before. First up Dennis Hinkamp who says turkey and avocado really makes him feel better. Is it the tryptophan, the antioxidants or something deeper? We’ll be right back after this segment about people who collect garden stakes.” The Moth version:“Turkey and avo-ca-do!” Can I get an Amen! It sounds like a good thing but it makes me remember the day my parents both died in a waterslide accident when I was five years old. The last words I heard from my mother were, “do we have any guacamole to go with the chips?” I said “no.” If I had made her go to the grocery store for that, she might have still been alive today.” (Wild standing ovation). Vice News version: “Avocados and turkey brought to you by enslaved migrant workers. People like Dennis Hinkamp are contributing to their suffering.” Everything I have written here may be fabricated, but it makes a good story. ◆ Dennis Hinkamp asks, “Did you know that if it were not for water, we would never learn to swim and we would all drown? Think about it.”

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ENVIRONEWS BY AMY BRUNVAND

I walk the Bear all summer as it builds strength again, widens into marshes, joins in lush bird-heavy congress with the great peculiar Salt, a lake that would surely die if not for this river, this path, this milk and honey. —from Walking the Bear: poems by Star Coulbrooke (Outlaw Artists Press, 2015)

water to cities and towns. Water projections from the State of Utah assume that people will use 295 gallons per person per day, a huge amount that is much larger than other

Is Utah running out of water? The math says no “If you ask most people in Utah if we are we running out of water, they say, oh, absolutely,” says Zach Frankel, Executive Director of the Utah River Council (URC). But the conventional wisdom is wrong. During a field trip to proposed Bear River Project dam sites in Cache Valley near Logan, Utah, Frankel explained that 85% of Utah’s water goes to agriculture; that means less than 15% goes to municipal uses including houses and lawns, so even with population growth there is plenty of wiggle room. However, even if no agricultural water shifts to municipal use, Utah still doesn’t need huge, expensive water projects to supply

The State’s data were so bad that they had accidentally substituted water use data from Saratoga Springs, New York for data from Saratoga Springs, Utah.

Western desert cities. URC thought the number sounded suspiciously high, and when they doublechecked the numbers they discovered that instead of averaging water data from a period of years, the State had cherry-picked the single highest data point. What’s more, the State’s data were so bad that they had accidentally substituted water use data from Saratoga Springs, New York for data from Saratoga Springs, Utah.

Utah hides the true cost of water in property tax bills so that people can’t tell how much they are actually spending, and charges essentially the same rate no matter how much water people use. “Utah doesn’t know how much water Utahns are using or how much we will need,” Frankel says, “They actually didn’t have the data.” Some U.S. cities encourage conservation with incentives; for instance, one strategy that works is to have a standard allotment of household water that is cheap or even free, but then to raise the price for water use beyond the normal threshold. By contrast, Utah hides the true cost of water in property tax bills so that people can’t tell how much they are actually spending, and charges essentially the same rate no matter how much water people use. The irony is, to preserve the illusion of cheap water, taxpayers are being asked to subsidize expensive billion dollar water developments that will make Utah’s future water astronomically expensive. When the price of water goes up, conservation will inevitably kick in, but it will be after large-scale environmental damage has already been done.

According to URC, all Utah has to do in order to avoid running out of water is achieve the same water use per capita as Denver, Colorado. It seems clear that Utah water policy is being driven by big-money construction contracts, not by actual water needs. Utah Rivers Council: UTAHRIVERS.ORG

Bear River Coalition opposes raising Cutler Dam The Bear River Coalition opposes a proposal by PacifiCorp (the parent company of Rocky Mountain Power) to raise the height of Cutler Dam on the Bear River. PacifiCorp is trying to sell the proposal as a water storage project, but in fact Cutler reservoir is so shallow that increasing the surface area would cause more water to evaporate than what would be stored. Raising the dam would also result in a host of negative consequences: flooding bird rookeries and farmland in Cache Valley, raising water levels so that boats and canoes could not pass under bridges, and forcing Cache County to redesign roads. At the same time, blocking water flow could cause tens of thousands of acres of Great Salt Lake wetlands to dry up. The Cutler hydroelectric dam has become silted up so that it is only generating about 30% capacity so there is a problem, but critics say that PacifiCorps should dredge silt from the reservoir. PacifiCorps is resisting that option because they could use public funds if they call it a water project, but they would have to pay for dredging themselves. Utah Rivers Council is the lead organization for the Bear River Coalition, a group of conservationists, hunters, birders and farmers trying to stop water diversions from the Bear River. Bear River Coalition: SAVETHEBEARRIVER.ORG; Don’t Raise Cutler! DONTRAISECUTLER.ORG

calante National Monument in Utah. Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance: SUWA.ORG

Stewart introduces sham habitat protection bill At the ceremony for the driving of the “Last Spike” at Promontory Summit, Utah, May 10, 1869

Promentory Point landfill Promontory Point, a remote and unspoiled place on the shore of Great Salt Lake previously famous for being the meeting of the transcontinental railroad, is about to become a garbage dump. Promontory Point Resources, LLC, is developing a 981-acre landfill on private land at the tip of Promontory Point using the Union Pacific railroad causeway and local roads to access the remote location. The company has applied for a Class V permit which would allow accepting out-of-state waste.

West Davis Corridor impacts expand It seems inevitable that the environmental footprint of the West Davis Corridor freeway has already increased before any of the new freeway has even been built. In August, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) applied for a permit to infill an additional 50.54 acres of wetlands, over the 4,416 acres of wetland bird habitat. Documents: SPK.USACE.ARMY.MIL/MEDIA/REGULATORYPUBLICNOTICES.ASPX. Written comments due September 12: MATTHEW.S.WILSON@USACE.ARMY.MIL.

Secret Zinke meetings spark lawsuit County commissioners from Kane and Garfield Counties may have broken Utah law when they held closed-door meetings with Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke concerning the possibility of shrinking the size of Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance has filed a lawsuit accusing the commissioners of violating Utah’s Open and Public Meetings Act and trying to “shield important public policy matters from the light of day.” Zinke visited Utah in May 2017 after President Trump issued an executive order worded in such a way so as to specifically threaten reductions of Bears Ears National Monument and Grand Staircase Es-

Utah Congressman Chris Stewart (R-UT-2) has introduced a sham bill that he says will protect habitat for mule deer and sage grouse, but it’s really just another trick to try to eliminate environmental review of projects on federal public lands. The “Sage-Grouse and Mule Deer Habitat Conservation and Restoration Act” would establish “a categorical exclusion for covered vegetative management activities carried out to establish or i m prove habitat for greater sage-grouse and mule deer.” Which means that any project to remove juniper trees and piñon pine would be automatically labeled “habitat protection” even if the project involved chaining, burning, pesticides, cattle grazing, removal of wild horses or other methods that result in severe environmental impacts. The bill is endorsed by “The Mule Deer Foundation,” a group affiliated with Don Peay and his network of organizations that pretend to support hunters while actually pushing an agenda of wildlife privatization, predator extermination, and trophy hunting.

Methane rule survives GOP attack The 2017 Conservation in the West poll from Colorado College showed that 81% of Western voters agreed with the statement, “We should continue to require oil and gas producers who operate on national public lands to use updated equipment and technology to prevent leaks of methane gas during the extraction process and reduce the need to burn off excess natural gas in the air.” That statement describes the so-called “methane rule” which the Trump Administration tried to eliminate as a supposed example of government overreach. However, the U.S. Senate voted against repeal, and in July a federal court ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency cannot suspend the methane rule. Methane released by oil and gas drilling contributes to global climate change and has caused severe air quality problems in Utah’s Duchesne and Uintah Counties.

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EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK

The joy of feeling small BY GRETA BELANGER DEJONG

“Have you also learned that secret from the river; that there is no such thing as time?" That the river is everywhere at the same time, at the source and at the mouth, at the waterfall, at the ferry, at the current, in the ocean and in the mountains, everywhere and that the present only exists for it, not the shadow of the past nor the shadow of the future.” — Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha

Greta dancing through the waterfall.

ugust reminded me, twice, of this famous exchange between sister and brother in Thornton Wilder’s 1938 play, Our Town: Rebecca: I never told you about a letter Jane Crofut got from her minister when she was sick. He wrote Jane a letter, and on the envelope the address was like this: It said: Jane Crofut; The Crofut Farm; Grover’s Corners; Sutton County; New Hampshire; United States of America. George: What’s funny about that? Rebecca: But listen, it’s not finished: The United States of America; Continent of North America; Western Hemisphere; the Earth; the Solar System; the Universe; the Mind of God — that’s what it said on the envelope. I was also reminded of Charles and Ray Eames’ Powers of Ten, A Film Dealing with the Relative Size of Things in the Universe and the Effect of Adding Another Zero, which begins with a couple having a picnic in a Chicago park and expands to the outermost limits of the known 1977 universe, then returns to the picnic and journeys inward to the subatomic landscape of a man’s hand. Turns out everything is mostly space, whether we venture out or in. I first saw the play, as you probably did, in high school. Thinking of my precious, self-obsessed existence from a cosmic viewpoint was an eye-opener. I first saw the Eames film immediately after coming off a weeklong rafting trip on the Grand Canyon— making the film even more mindwidening. View it here: HTTP:// BIT.LY /

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1GN7JXB (sorry about the ad). First: In early August I rafted the Gates of Lodore—a social experience, to be sure, what with family (the Mottonens), skilled boatmen (Holiday River Expeditions) and congenial strangers who quickly became companions. And the water of the Green, and then Yampa, rivers: That, of course, is the obvious focus of a river trip. But the ancient geology—rocks that are old even for rocks—was the dominating theme, mile after fiver mile. To feel humble in the face of ancient forces is, I think, a good thing. Then, on August 21, I was among the masses who journeyed to a place of totality. From the bluff of a ranch near Dubois, Wyoming, along with 100 friends and friends of friends, I experienced the celestial and lunar clockwork where, predestined, like gears, the bodies lined up and created a goosebumpy two minutes never to be forgotten. While there are endless stars in the Universe, we depend on our star, our sun. When the cool of totality descended and stars appeared, it was easy to imagine not only the awe but the dread of ancients who knew, far better than we, that the sun is our source of sustenance. I haven’t done yoga in years but was compelled, with joy and gratitude, to participate in Sun Salutation as the light and warmth returned. ◆ Greta Belanger deJong is the founder, editor and publisher of CATALYST.

A SOLAR SYSTEM OF YOUR OWN, PART 1

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Getting to zero carbon Thinking of solar panels and an e-car? First, work on reducing the amount of electricity you use.

here's one campaign promise Donald Trump may end up keeping. But it's not his promise, and it will probably infruriate his biggest climate change-denying backers. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hillary Clinton's promise to install half a billion (500,000,000) solar panels in America by 2020, at the end of what, technically speakng, should be her first term. The scary part about Clinton's promise, if you are in the fossil fuel business, is that half a billion solar panels could produce a third of America's electricity production. That means that the sunken capital invested in coal mines, oil wells and fossil fuel power plants will go up in smoke, so to speak. That promise might be one of the biggest reasons she lost. That promise, among others, prompted an outpouring of campaign contri-

butions from the Koch brothers and their coconspirators to the tune of $800 million in the 2016 election cycle.

Fracking has produced a glut of natural gas, reducing its price. This has done more to sink the coal industry than pollution regulations or renewable energy sources. Half a billion solar panels may seem like a lot, but when you consider that there are nearly a third of a billion people in the United States,

BY JOHN DEJONG

that's only one and a half solar panels per person. If only one in five houses installs their own solar system, we'll get half way to Clinton's goal. Another 25,000 utility-scale photo-voltaic solar systems of 50 megawatts could provide the other half. In 2014 the United States consumed three trillion, nine hundred and thirteen billion kilowatt hours of electricity. For you zero freaks that's 3,913,000,000,000 kilowatt hours, or about 12,077 kWh for every man, woman and child. That's like each of us running a 1,500watt hairdryer 24/365 (see accompanying chart). If that electricity is produced from coal, the carbon footprint is 24,154 pounds of carbon dioxide for each person. The footprint is

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about half that if it's produced with natural gas. Still, that's six tons a year. The upside of all the fracking going on is a glut of natural gas that has reduced its price. This has done more to sink the coal industry than pollution regulations or renewable energy sources. Natural gas may be the quickest way to finish off the coalfired electricity sector. From a global warming point of view, that's a very good thing. But we can't stop there. We don't have much time. The latest news reports from Greenland and the Antarctic aren't good, presaging apoc-

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global warming has been explored. The bad news is that the cause is still anthropogenic and too many Americans are in the anthro-denial stage. The scariest new global warming science deals with the tipping points of various oceanic systems. A major concern is the possible shutdown or slowdown of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). One effect of a slowing AMOC is an increase in average wind speeds of 10-20%. This can increase the severity of storms by 1.4-2 times. Texas, are you listening?

itating event for the Permian-Triassic Extinction Event, 251 million years ago, the great dying, when 95% of all species became extinct. Aquatic species repopulated quickly, but it took 30 million years for life on land to recover. A sobering thought.

Reducing our carbon footprint

In 2014, coal accounted for 39% of our electricity, natural gas another 27%, nuclear 19% and 6% for hydro. The remaining 7% was produced by wind, geothermal, solar and biomass. Those numbers are changing by the minute. In the late 1980s, coal accounted for about 57% of our electricity. In 2008 it was down to 48% and declined precipitously to 30.4% in 2016. In 2016 the installed cost of solar electric fell below that of coalfired power plants. The conversion to natural gas and solar for electricity generation is proceeding so quickly that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible the last coalfired power plant in the United States has already been built. But we are still using a lot of fossil fuel for electricity. What are we doing with all that electricity? Half of it goes to heating and cooling. Straight reduction of heat and cool used is unlikely, given our addiction to comfort. Higher efficiencies by way of insulation will have to be built in or retrofitted. Solar-powered cooling presents the biggest opportunity to replace dirty electricity with renewable electricity, since peak sun corresponds to peak coolth. Heating is another matter, RMP customers get their electricity from a mix of coal, natural gas and renewables. since the peak demand is counter-cyclic to solar elecThe mix varies depending on where you live in RMPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s service area. tricity, though it does correspond to peak wind. alyptic reductions in the icecaps. New studies Another possibility is the accelerated release Residential electricity accounts for a third of firm up the already solid evidence of global of vast amounts of frozen methane at the bot- the average American's carbon footprint. If you warming and have begun to tease out possible tom of the oceans. Methane is 84 times as pow- own your home, you have the most vital ingrefeatures of the future. erful as carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas. dient to replacing all that dirty electricity with Deniers have done science a service by mak- Quaintly known as the clathrate gun hypothe- solar, a place in the sun. Most Utah houses have ing sure that every possible explanation for sis, the mechanism may have been the precip- enough space on their roofs to provide all the

Electricity Usage Chart

electricity they need and then some. The first step to a solar system of your own is to reduce the amount of electricity you use. Every dollar spent reducing your electric bill will save you five dollars in the cost of that solar system. Electrical consumption for lighting and entertainment is decreasing as LEDs replace compact fluorescent and incandescent lights and really compact fluorescents replace energy hog cathode ray tubes for displays. New generations of household appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, clothes dryers and dishwashers are three to four times as efficient as older appliances. This will probably be your most lucrative opportunity. (How old is “older”? This varies from appliance to appliance. Check out HTTP://LIFEHACKER.COM/5873658/WHAT-APPLIANCESARE-WORTH-UPGRADING). Solar electricity for domestic heating and cooling may have to wait a couple of years until efficiencies and system costs continue to fall. In the not too distant future it will be possible to have an all-electric house without emitting an ounce of carbon dioxide. The accompanying chart shows where you can reduce your electricity usage as well as how much carbon dioxide each use emits per

year. You math whizzes can earn extra credit and incentive by calculating your lifetime carbon burden. As they say, “Mileage may vary.” This discussion and table are based on national averages, but they give a good idea of how much elec-

Every dollar spent reducing your electric bill will save you five dollars in the cost of that solar system. tricity you use and how you use it. A better guide is to round up the latest year’s worth of power bills. An average user’s annual electricity costs about $1,344. Imagine reducing that to zero! The immediate goal is to never build another fossil fuel power plant—coal, natural gas or anything else. That means that as fossil fuel plants age, they will be replaced with renewable energy sources. Electricity consumption in the United States has plateaued even as our

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population increases. It should be relatively easy. We also have the unavoidable/inexorable mechanism of capitalism on our side. The return on investment for a solar project is now greater than for a fossil-fueled power plant. If there's one thing a capitalist hates, it's shoveling good money after bad. The longterm plan should be to eliminate your carbon footprint. It's entirely possible within a five or 10-year timeframe. The cost of rooftop solar is steadily going down and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Economies of scale, competition and innovation are the main reasons for my optimism. Now, before investing in solar panels, focus on reducing your electricity consumption. Next month we'll talk about how easy it is to put a solar system on your roof. P.S. I was going to write something about the Grand Staircase Escalante and the Bears Ears National Monuments and the Trump administration's futile efforts to revive the coal industry, but reducing your fossil fuel-generated electricity demand is, apart from supporting legal efforts to overturn Trump's decision, the best thing you can do to make sure those public lands are never mined. ◆ John deJong is associate publisher of CATALYST.

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Keeping cool for less $$ Couldn’t take the heat (or a/c bills) this summer? Consider a swamp cooler for next year!

BY PAX RASMUSSEN

he heatwaves of summer are, for the most part, over. As we enjoy the cooler temperatures, it’s easy to forget that in just another nine months, the Utah heat will be back—and according to an overwhelming consensus of scientists, likely to just get worse over the coming decades. Luckily, staying cool in Salt Lake doesn’t have to break the bank. Yes, air conditioners are expensive to run. But here in our arid desert clime, we don’t have to rely on energy-intensive tech to keep our houses a reasonable temperature in the summer. We have a better option (and one that’s been used for millennia): the swamp cooler. The evaporative cooler (aka swamp cooler) is an artifact of the desert. Mention the mechanism to someone from humid climes, and they will look at you with disbelief. How could blowing air through wet pads possibly cool your house? But it’s a time-tested principle. Probably the best example is the Persian bâdgir, or windcatcher—a tower that catches wind, creates a pressure difference in the living structure and draws air from underground or a covered water reservoir, using both the geothermal differential as well as evaporation effect for cooling. Evaporative cooling only works in dry climates. In the East (or in the South, or even in the Pacific Northwest), a swamp cooler would just make the humidity worse, without any noticeable lowering of the inside air temperature. Here in the West, though, we’re lucky. We’re not limited to the relatively expensive and (in my opinion) claustrophobic method of blow-

GREEN LIVING ing air across coils cooled by compressed-andthen-expanding greenhouse gases. Judging by cost or environmental impact, in the West the winner is clear: The swamp cooler. Whether your house is without cooling now, or your a/c is on the quits, consider a swamp cooler to keep cool next summer!

The costs of cooling By any metric, swamp coolers cost far less to operate than “conventional” air conditioning. A swamp cooler is essentially a big fan that pulls air through moist pads, using the cooling effect of evaporating water to cool the air. The a/c unit has the added cost of running a compressor, and that’s not cheap. Compressing the refrigerant is an energy-intensive process. Running an average a/c unit in Salt Lake City costs around $100 per month in electricity, whereas a swamp cooler should cost you around $4 per month. Swamp coolers do use a lot of water. An average-sized swamp cooler will consume from three to 15 gallons per hour. Using 10 gallons

per hour as a rough middle ground, this comes out to something around 72 gallons per day. This sounds like a lot, but keep in mind that the average American uses 80 to 100 gallons of water every day—so running a swamp cooler shouldn’t quite double the use for a single person. In a four-person household, this increase is even less pronounced. Be aware, too, that producing electricity uses water—a lot of it. Most electricity in Utah is from coal plants. The most efficient plants will use an average of 15 gallons of water to produce one KWh. That’s 464 gallons of water per day to run that air conditioner. (This doesn’t take into account the water costs of extracting, preparing and transporting all that coal, either.) So the added cost of using extra water for your swamp cooler in Salt Lake is far, far less than the cost of using that much more electricity with an a/c unit.

Which type for you? If you are considering installing some kind of cooling device in your house (or replacing the a/c) and I've sold you on swamp coolers, don't just rush out and buy the first one you see. They come in a variety of configurations, and install a couple of different ways, too. The most common type of swamp cooler is the big, boxy window-mounted type. Window mounting is a lot cheaper and easier—something most homeowners can do themselves, as long as they've got a couple of people to hold the cooler in place while it's attached. If going the window-mount route, install the cooler on a north- or east-facing window, if possible. Keeping the cooler in the shade really helps. High-efficiency single-inlet types (variation on a window type) are also available which use one very thick pad instead of multiple walls, and a much bigger blower. They're also quite a bit more expensive. Down-draft models are mounted on the roof. While roof installation is probably better, since it makes bringing the cool air to a central

location easier, it requires a hole cut in the roof with ducting down through the attic to a vent in the ceiling. This takes it out of the DIY realm, as you’ll need a HVAC contractor. If you have a forced-air heater, one of the best swamp cooler options is to connect the duct from the swamp cooler to the existing heating ducts in the house. This way, cool air is delivered to the entire house.

Maintenance and upkeep Unlike a/c units, swamp coolers do require a little bit of maintenance. They need to be decommissioned at the end of the season and cleaned up and prepped at the beginning of hotter weather. They also need to be periodically checked on and possibly cleaned during the summer. If you’ve already got a swamp cooler, con-

gratulations! At the end of the season, when you feel fairly certain you won’t need cooling any more, shut off the water and power to the cooler, then disconnect the water line from the water inlet float valve (this will prevent the valve from breaking when freezing). Unscrew the drain plug stem and set aside. Let the pan drain, then rinse it out well. Clean any deposits that have built up, then rinse again. Stow the drain plug and stem in the bottom of the tray where it'll be safe for next year. Depending on the type of installation, you'll want to replace the duct damper (typically a flat piece of sheet metal that blocks off the duct right near the cooler outlet). Cover the unit with a canvas evaporative cooler cover (get one Maybe the right size for your cooler). Again, depending on your installation, Yes! putting a duct pillow in the duct where the air enters your house is also a good idea.

Beyond the swamp While swamp coolers are by an order of magnitude more efficient and environmentally friendly than air conditioning, there are some ways to help keep even the costs of running a swamp cooler down: One of the best things you can do is prevent the house from getting hot in the first place. The most costeffective (though longterm) strategy for this is to plant deciduous trees on the south and west sides of the house. They leaf out in the summer,

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keeping your house shaded from the intense Utah summer sun, but lose their leaves in the winter, letting all that sunshine in when you want it. Plus, moisture from trees' respiration cools the ambient temperature (a tiny bit). Window awnings are also extremely helpful. Any south- or westfacing window should have a two-foot overhang, keeping the sun out of the house. Awnings, if done correctly, also let the winter sun into the house, when the sun is at a lower angle. If you have the space and motivation (these are fairly labor intensive), cooling tubes can also be added to the house. Basically, a 50-ft. metal duct (at least a foot in diameter) is run six feet underground away from the house. The duct should emerge somewhere shady and preferably green—a garden area or under some trees is ideal. Air from the outside is drawn down into the tube, NO where it cools as it travels underground to the house. You can either rely on passive convection by opening windows on the warmer ends of the house to draw air or, for a more pronounced effect, install in-line duct fans in the tubes. Make sure to cover the tubes at the far end with metal screen to prevent insects and animals from making the tube their home. These tubes can also serve as air outlets while the swamp cooler is running. ◆

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Non-duality and a mind at home An interview with Byron Katie

BY MELISSA BOND

yron Katie was a real estate agent in Barstow, California much of her adult life. She lived the American dream of brand new, shiny things. She bought and sold houses, raised and screamed at children and was so deeply depressed she wanted to kill herself. She spiraled down for nearly a decade, so entrenched in rage and self-loathing she often couldn’t leave her bedroom. All this changed one morning in February 1986. Katie woke on the floor of her room in a rehab center in a state of pure illumination. Self and other appeared to have dissolved. A cockroach crawled over her foot but she had no name for the cockroach, no name for the foot. She walked out of that room and not long after developed a process of inquiry called the Work that slashes through the delusion of suffering like a laser. She’s been slashing through delusion ever since.

Judge your neighbor The Work is a deceptively simple series of questions in what Katie calls the Judge Your Neighbor worksheet. On the worksheet, she invites you to be your most petty, your most unevolved self. You answer questions about the things that infuriate or hurt. You judge wan-

tonly—your mother, your father, your abuser, your President. And then you ask if the things that you’ve written are true. Can you absolutely know why she didn’t call? Can you know the man that bumped your shoulder in the street was a racist? Can you know your mother didn’t care? This kind of inquiry puts the ego on trial. In sitting with the Work, we see the iron threads of our own story and how swiftly they become a noose around our necks. The judgments that we try so hard to tamp down (as if we could keep the children of our minds quiet) hold the key to our illumination. Only in shining the light on our own darkness, our jealousies and brutalities, can we begin to undo them. Duality exists in darkness. Katie’s work brings that darkness to light and in that light, it evaporates.

New book On a Monday morning midAugust, I spoke by phone with Katie about her September visit to Utah. She was eating lunch with her husband Stephen Mitchell, with whom she’s coauthored several books including the forthcoming A Mind at Home with Itself. Mitchell is a well-known poet and translator of seminal works including the Tao Te Ching, Gilgamesh and the Bhagavad Gita, among others. In A Mind at Home with Itself, Mitchell translates the Diamond Sutra, a book that dates to 868 A.D—600 years before the Gutenberg Bible. The Diamond Sutra is a Sanskrit text translated into Chinese. Written by an anonymous monk long after Buddha’s death, it takes the form of a conversation between the Bud-

dha’s pupil Subhati and his master. Mitchell did the direct translation and Katie illuminated it with stories and examples from the work she has done with people around the world. Mitchell tells me the central insight of the new book is the generosity that naturally arises with the realization that self and other are an illusion. I tell him that I get this intellectually but when my President tweets, when people use cars as weapons during political protests, any realization goes out the window. “Intellectual understanding isn’t worth much and has little impact on the way in which we live,” Mitchell says. Daily practice is how we move what starts as intellectual understanding into a knowing that’s so deeply felt, nothing can move it from center.

Questioning your thoughts The Work is a daily practice. “I ask people to identify a situation—perhaps an argument with someone,” she says. “I ask them to get really still and then, on a Judge Your Neighbor worksheet, identify and write down what they were thinking and believing in that situation.” You judge your best friend for not calling. You judge your mother for not accepting you. You judge the people who carry guns. And then you ask four simple questions. You turn your answers around. “I work with them to question those thoughts,” says Katie. “And then we turn those thoughts around to opposites. The Work is a way to identify and question the thoughts that cause all the suffering in your world.” Most people find the process more difficult than it first appears, as the ego rises up like a smoking dragon and tries to convince you that you are right. Katie often refers to the four questions and turnaround as a meditation. “The Work is mindfulness. It’s a practice of listening and asking. For example, ‘He hurt my feelings.’ You ask the question, ‘Is it true?’ and then you drop into silence and watch the answers that are shown to you. I love asking ‘is it true’ because I am looking for anything that would disprove that. I’m meditating in that mindful opening and allowing the question to reveal itself in the stillness. In the stillness, the mind comes home to itself.”

I ask her to elaborate. “It’s the end of war with the self—the mind with the mind. War looks like this: ‘There’s something wrong with me.’ ‘He hurt me.’ ‘Life isn’t fair.’ The mind just scrambles around with itself. ‘What do I do now?’ ‘How could he have done that?’ The thoughts create a past and future world that the mind bounces around in. “If I look up and there are dishes in the sink, I just do them. It’s so simple. Before the Work found me, I’d think, ‘Why didn’t he do the dishes? How could he be so thoughtless?’ The kitchen sink became the enemy. “There’s no fear and no enemy when the mind is at home with itself. You wake up and think ‘I’ll walk’ and you walk.” At the time of this interview, I am suffering with what had just happened in Charlottesville—all

“If I walk into a KKK meeting, I’m not there as an enemy. I’m there to learn and grow and understand that kind of thinking. With that information, we can have amazing talks. I can come and go from every meeting—unless they bar the door—and I’m fascinated why they think the things they do. The advantage of a questioned mind is that everything I think about— there’s some of it in me.” When my interview with Katie and Michell ends, I reflect on the time I spent with them last December at Katie’s annual New Year’s Cleanse—three days of working with Katie and several hundred others, on our own fears and the beliefs we held about those fears. There, a woman wanted to work on Trump. She wanted him assassinated. She wanted him out of office. We all leaned forward, convinced of our

“The power is in understanding. In understanding, we have more power than any war or battle.” the alt-right, White Nationalist brutality. “I feel anguish. How can I not be at war with this kind of bigotry and injustice? Isn’t it just sticking my head in the sand?” “I would identify what I’m thinking and believing about those people—the alt-right and white supremacists. I’d meditate on those thoughts because when I turn it around, that tendency in me slowly ceases to be present. If I take care of the hatred and prejudice inside myself, there’s so much room for compassion,” Katie says. At this point, Katie asks me to feel all the prejudice and hate, the fury that I imagine inside the man who drove the car into a crowd in Charlottesville, Virginia. “Feel what it feels like to hate. Get inside that car. Hate hurts the hater. When I take care of those things inside of me, I no longer have to fight. The power is in understanding. In understanding, we have more power than any war or battle,” she says.

suffering, plagued with fear at what this man called President could do. And the process that unfolded released all of us. Like the master she is, Katie revealed the violence of our duality. Republican and Democrat dissolved. Self and other dissolved. I left there knowing that I had a practice for life. The Work is a practice that brings me home to myself and brings me to love. And when I do the Work on the world and the politics that hit a high pitch around me, I find the place of center. And the joy in that place of center is not complacent. It’s the most powerful form of activism I know. ◆ Melissa Bond is a poet and tech writer living in Salt Lake City.

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AGING GRACEFULLY

Reclaiming the Crone Celebrating the passion and power of older women Circles of women around us weave invisible nets of love that carry us when we’re weak and sing with us when we’re strong. — Sark

fierce landscape of age. Led by Shauna Adix, founding director of the University of Utah’s Women’s Resource Center, and Ann Kreilkamp, editor of the magazine Crone Chronicles, this group created Crones Counsel, a gathering of women reclaiming the archetype of The Crone – the truth-teller, the wisdom-keeper, the tradition-bearer, the cultureguardian, who by the sheer power of her being has the power and vision to guide and mentor in the wise ways of woman. Today, Crones Counsel is a national organization whose members gather annually to experience the passion and power of older women. This October, Crones Counsel returns to Salt Lake City for its 25th Anniversary Celebration. Susan Ann Stauffer was one of the women in attendance at that first gathering in 1992. “I had not known what to expect, but I certainly did not realize that my entire way of looking at women, at life, and

The Crone – truth-teller, wisdom-keeper, traditionbearer, culture-guardian.

here is a moment in life when this thought may arise: I am aging, I am not young anymore. Perhaps this insight comes as we experience physical decline, or face the death of a parent. It may come from something as seemingly ordinary as receiving a notice for AARP membership or a Medicare card. The renowned poet, Rumi, describes this as “the moment when I no longer take this ‘I’ for granted.” Al-

though our youth-oriented culture and increased lifespan encourage us to postpone our awareness of age and the aging process, inevitably, something will arise that says, “Wake up!” At which point we may chose to take a deep breath and look around for fellow travelers on this journey of unexpected turbulence. So, it was that, 25 years ago, a golden cadre of women in Salt Lake City decided to create a “gathering” that would support women as they entered this

aging was to be transformed,” recalls Stauffer. “There were women from all walks of life—teachers, healers, dancers, mothers, soap makers, herbalists, financial advisors, counselors. They were telling their stories – their truth, their dreams, their wishes and hopes and challenges and disappointments. They were sharing the distillate of their life experience honestly in front of a roomful of women who were really listening. By sharing what they had learned along the way, they were making sense of their lives. I had never, ever, in my life seen women take off their masks like I saw women do in those four days.” Traditionally, Counsel participants honor the community that hosts the Gathering by supporting a local cause. Those attending this year’s Gathering may, if they choose, in the spirit of paying it forward, contribute to Women of Tomorrow, a group that supports refugee students through the University of Utah’s Women’s Resource Center. However and whenever it happens, there is no doubt about it, aging takes courage. No matter what our age, the transitions of aging, require us to change and adapt. The last stage—elderhood—requires even more from us. It requires us to re-vision the aging process. Will we age gracefully or with fear? Will we continue to grow and learn or do we contract in despair over all we have lost? “Aging is our last hurrah,” says Stauffer. “It is fierce and it requires everything we have to live it well. The archetype of the Crone represents all of this – the fierceness, the terror, the loss, the joy, the triumph, the survivorship of old age—without apology.” — Naomi Silverstone (Susan Ann Stauffer contributed to this story.)

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SHALL WE DANCE?

Israeli choreographer Zvi Gotheiner performs the deep listening of strangers in a strange land BY AMY BRUNVAND

n May 7, I put on my “Protect Bears Ears” T-shirt and took the yellow and black “Protect Wild Utah” sign from my front yard. Then I rode the bus downtown to join the crowd protesting in front of the Bureau of Land Management office at the Gateway mall. President Trump’s new Interior Secretary, Ryan Zinke, was visiting Utah in order to tour both the brand new Bears Ears National Monument and Grand Staircase Escalante which was declared a National Monument by President Clinton in 1996. He was

The project is not so much about people giving the land a voice, but about people opening their ears and hearts to hear the land speak its own voice. under orders from the President to consider reducing the size of both National Monuments, and there were fears that he might try to rescind Bears Ears altogether. We wanted to be sure that Zinke would see a large outpouring of local support despite disinformation from some Utah politicos who were saying that people in Utah didn’t support the National Monuments. After Zinke’s entourage drove by, I headed over to the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center to engage with a different side of Bears Ears. Repertory Dance Theatre (RDT) was hosting a

panel to talk about their current project, Sacred Lands/ Sacred Waters, a crowdfunded d a n c e commissioned to celeb r a t e Bears Ears National Monument. Dancers from RDT and from the New York-based company ZviDance were going to spend a week in the Bears Ears area where they would meet members of local Indian tribes and experience the landscape directly in their own bodies. When the project started nobody could have predicted that the Monument’s very existence would be threatened, and I was curious to learn how the artistic project was going in light of political developments. The panel also included several members of the Navajo (Diné) tribe and I wanted to hear an Indigenous perspective. To me, the choice of Israeli choreographer Zvi Gotheiner seemed problematic. On one hand, he has had a long relationship with RDT, but on the other hand, his work Dabke, performed by RDT last April, generated accusations of cultural appropriation because dabke folk-

dance is an Arab tradition. Lately, politicians who opposed the Bears Ears Monument had been making distinctly racist remarks about American Indians, so cultural sensitivity seemed especially important. With all this to think about, I was particularly glad there was an opportunity to find out more. To indigenous activists from Utah Diné Bikéyah (UDB), the creation of a Bears Ears National Monument is a chance for healing. Gavin Noyes, Executive Director of UDB, explained that Bears Ears is not primarily about tourism or recreation, but about protecting an important cultural landscape. “This is the first time Southwest tribes have come together to protect a landscape where they all once lived,” he said. “Bears Ears is a model of putting history and differences aside to fight for the same causes. Native American traditional knowledge is an essential element of this landscape in need of protection.” Then he suggested, “Read the proclamation. It is a work of art in itself.” Jonah Yellowman introduced himself as an Oljato Diné and talked about how song and dance are essential in Navajo culture, for example in the way that someone might bless a journey like the one the dancers were about to take: “There is a group of songs that Bitter Water clan has,” he said. “My different relatives, they like to dance. When they sing, they like to dance, too. It’s going to be a horse song, and it’s going to be a mountain song, so it’s going to be a travel song. We sing songs when we travel.” “I can’t carry a tune for the life of me, but I can dance,” said Mary Benally, also on the UDB Board. She described her childhood near Butler Wash, growing up in an animate landscape. “Every living being we were told to respect because they have a purpose in life. So much beauty! You see that ugly rock over there. You pick it up. You look at it up close, there are minerals and so much beauty! It’s like the rock formations are singing to you, the plants, the animals, they talk to you. As a dancer, I can just see what you can do with it. I can hardly wait to see you turn it into a dance.”

Another Navajo tribal member, Evelyn Nelson, described cultural traditions using plants from the Bears Ears region: “Out of cedar we make hogans, the whole thing is made out of cedar. No nails. And when you build a fire it smells good. It’s beautiful living in it. From Bears Ears we get berries and piñon and tea. Walking down the path you will see flowers, God has welcomed you. You will smell the fragrance. It’s so beautiful down there you will feel it, you’ve been blessed.” Someone in the audience asked the panel if they weren’t afraid that the remote solitude of the area would be spoiled if it were made into a National Monument. The panelists said that co-management by Indian tribes and education about Native American culture would be essential, but another part of their answer surprised me; they were confident that the land would speak to visitors the same way it spoke to them. In light of the struggle to create a monument and the attacks against it, this idea that people will come together because they love the same place seemed astonishingly generous. In this context, the idea of sending dancers from Salt Lake City and New York to the Bears Ears region also made more sense. The Monument is for the public, so rather than presuming to have any existing cultural knowledge, these dancers were deliberately acting as strangers in a strange land, engaging in deep listening to hear the people and landscape speak. The artistic creation would arise from this immersive experience to create a work with ancient roots, but also something brand new. The project was not so much about people giving the land a voice, but about people opening their ears

and hearts to hear the land speak its own voice. As RDT Executive Director Linda C. Smith explained, “Remember, when we went into this project it wasn’t political at all. When you listen to people, who feel strongly about this place you will be given a message. This adventure will be a journey for us, but we are not going in with a political message, we are going in with open hearts and minds.” Still, the timing is perfect. Art can help open up a community dialog about big questions, and due to circumstances, S a c r e d Lands/Sacred Waters has already taken on more relevance than any merely commemorative artwork could have done. During the trip, Smith kept an online journal about the experience. “The work has begun to translate our sensations and memories into a movement ritual and everyone feels a great responsibility,” she wrote. We hope to create a work that will respect the Native American culture and include many different realities about this fragile and important landscape, one that has inspired artists and hikers, families and adventurers for generations.” Like Mary Benally, I can hardly wait to see this project turn into a dance.

In light of the struggle to create a monument and the attacks against it, this idea that people will come together because they love the same place seemed astonishingly generous.

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THE SEASONS, PART 3

Indian summer, time of transitions

Feng shui for your body, house and mind

n the Chinese Five Element system, the element of Earth corresponds with the late summer, often referred to as Indian Summer, and that glorious moment in the year when we begin to settle down once more for winter. The glimpse of fall foliage on the mountainsides invites us to gather ourselves inward and ground closer to the earth. During this pause, we can stop and reflect on where we are and observe the abundance weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve created in our lives. Earth element is the time of harvest and preparation as we move forward with the wisdom gathered from previous cycles. Powerful Earth energy moves in sideways and horizontal directions and is central to all the other elements. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the other elements refer to one of the four seasons, with Earth being the pivot points. I like to think of Earth as the season that connects the other four seasons. Earth is stability. Mother Earth nurtures us and provides us with a supportive surface on which to rest. Earth is the stable place where we can remain centered through times of transitions. We can review our lives, see what we need

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either more or less of, and then make the necessary changes. Once you've developed a practice of centering yourself and connecting to the earth, you will learn to trust your instincts. If Earth is balanced, being confident, nurturing, relaxed and sociable come naturally. Alternatively, being consumed with worry that can lead to self-doubt and disappointment gets in the way of change and the ability to let go of old patterns and habits. Virtues of Earth include commitment, loyalty and diplomacy.

Stomach & spleen/pancreas These organs associated with Earth element are the centers of digestion. Their functioning is reflected in our mental and emotional activity. Like a switchboard, the stomach and spleen/pancreas are in charge of absorbing, forming and transporting the energy from food. This process is finely tuned by the nervous system, which controls the assimilation of nutrients. Any imbalance in the diet or the handling of stress can affect its function. In Chinese medical theory the stomach is called the sea of nourishment, a process that begins with chewing food well, consuming

moderate amounts and doing so in a relaxed setting. Our emotions are closely linked to proper nourishment; gulping food down while on the run or eating under stress of any kind can change the nutritive quality of food and the effect it will have in the body. The stomach, located on the left side of the upper abdomen, is the yang muscle in this Earth element pairing. Food enters from the esophagus and is treated with hydrochloric acid and enzymes such as pepsin; this makes digestion happen. The stomach muscles contract and churn the food, transforming it. It is then sent to its yin counterpart, the spleen/ pancreas, where the essences of the food are distributed to all of the other body parts. Both the spleen and the pancreas are spongey, solid organs in the upper far left part of the abdomen. As part of the immune system, the spleen acts as a filter for blood, recycling old blood cells. The pancreas in TCM is associated with the spleen and secretes the hormone insulin to regulate the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use of glucose. The body has the ability to make its own sugar from proteins in the form of amino acids,

fats and simple and complex carbohydrates. Sweetness is the flavor associated with Earth. But an overuse of sugar in the form of sweets can lead to imbalances of high blood sugar or diabetes.

Food combining and digestion The season of the Earth element is the perfect time to implement the changes we desire because it opens us up while at the same time slowing us down. Changing our diet is a powerful way to change our lives, especially if we have been experiencing imbalances associated with Earth such as slow or sluggish digestion, abdominal gas and bloating, lingering hunger after meals or cravings for sweets. Coming to understand the process of digestion and the way that foods work together is a great place to start. It all begins in the mouth, the sense organ associated with Earth. Food begins to break down with chewing and the secretion of enzymes by the salivary glands. From there, food enters the stomach where various digestive substances break them down. While fruits may take 10 to 20 minutes to digest, proteins such as meat can take up to 90 minutes. If fruit and meat are eaten at the same time, the fruit will be held up in the stomach by the meat, causing gas, belching and bloating. Another bad combination can be fruit and starches (grains, breads, beans, nuts and root vegetables). The enzymes that digest starches can be disturbed when combined with the ones that digest fruit, leaving you feeling slow and sluggish. The most efficient combinations that can be ingested together are proteins and vegetables or starches with vegetables. Fruit are best eaten alone or in combination with each other. An easy rule is that foods that are grown together can be eaten together. The late summer diet consists of the fruits that are falling from the trees, and the vegetables that have been growing on the vine as well as in the earth. This is still a time to continue to eat light and celebrate the abundant harvest of apples, grapes, tomatoes and zucchini. As the autumn equi-

nox grows near and the days become shorter, it signals the need for more starches, proteins and fats. Mixed in the correct combinations with the beautiful array of late summer fruits and vegetables, they create the building diet that readies the body for the autumn and winter months ahead.

Earth at home Our environment can work like a magnet and, over time, anchor our patterns if adjustments are not made to support the changes we desire. To anchor your desired changes, a Chinese proverb suggests that you “move 27 things in your house.” Earth element is associated with the Southwest and Northeast areas of your home, as well as the center. These areas are the transitional and pivotal points of energy movement in the home. They make great places for bedrooms, workout rooms, dining rooms and meditation spaces. To create harmonious energy in the center of your home, place a solid piece of furniture, such as a round table with a smooth base, for the energy to move around. Placing a painting or photograph of mountains bathed in the sunlight can symbolically create the Earth energy that resides in the Northeast and can remind us to be still and contemplative, while at the same time encourage change. The nature of Earth when it resides in the Southwest is one of nurturing, adaptability and unconditional support. From the Chinese point of view, the matriarchal spirit which resides in the Southwest is the key to family happiness, devotion and ability to find true love in our lives. Crystals are a splendid way to enhance Earth and work best when placed in pairs in the Southwest area or your home to enhance the energy of romance and love. The female aspects of Earth can be captured by placing the image of Kwan Yin, the Chinese goddess of mercy and compassion, in a place of honor in the Southwest. Place around her offerings of the late summer harvest. ◆ Valerie Litchfield is a longtime feng shui practitioner with LifeAlign Classical Compass Feng Shui. She lives in Salt Lake City.

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OUR URBAN FOREST

Trees under attack!

How to care for and protect our urban forest, Part 2 BY STEPHANIE DUER

rees are an integral part of our urban landscape. They cool our homes, shelter us from cold winds, and are particularly pleasant to picnic under. Yet sadly, we take them for granted. We assume they get everything they need without any intervention from us. In the most technical sense, this is true. Trees make their own food, and in nature, pick the best spots to grow. But in an urban setting, this is not the case. Water, sunlight, nutrients, space: We often don’t give these factors a second thought when we buy, plant, and live with trees—until the tree starts to get yellowing leaves, dead limbs, or worse. Then, finally, we may notice, but sadly, it may be too late. Last month in CATALYST, James Loomis (“Garden Like a Boss”) discussed the peril our green canopy is facing due to damage caused by under-watering and provided helpful guidance on correct watering techniques. That isn’t the only treecare issue, though.

Over-watering It may seem improbable, but trees can suffer from an overabundance of water, even in this desert climate. Water displaces oxygen in the soil. Tree roots need oxygen as much as they need water. When soil is too wet over a period of time, roots become waterlogged, decay and die. When a tree is habitually over-watered, it dies.

Soil can play a role. Heavy or clay soils hold more moisture and drain more slowly, whereas sandy, loose soils don’t hold any water and may prompt more frequent watering. So, pay attention when you water. Does the water puddle on the surface? Does it seem to drain away quickly? Digging down a few inches, a day or so after you water, can help you understand the characteristics of your soil. Plunging a screwdriver into the soil is another handy trick: It goes in easily (or relatively so) when and where the soil is damp. If you can get a screwdriver in 4 to 6 inches, the soil is adequately moist, so hold off on watering. But this trick does not work in very sandy soils, so, you’re stuck digging. If you aren’t interested in getting dirty, there are signs to look for that indicate overwatering: perpetually damp or smelly soil; smaller, yellowing, or scorched leaves; and shallow surface roots. What can you do about overwatering? Well, if you’re the cause, knock it off. It’s important to apply enough water to sustain a tree, so you may not want to give a tree less volume of water (see last month’s article), but you may need to water less frequently. You may find that a

downspout is directing rain run-off directly to threats (think drought or disease) this threat is a tree. Redirecting the downspout or digging entirely in our hands. Literally. In our hands. a furrow to redirect the flow can help protect You might think of trees as impervious. After the tree. Also, stop fertilizing the tree, if that’s all, they’re big and strong. They’ve been around been part of your tree care ritual, at least until awhile. They’ve got that bark that protects the tree recovers. them from the vagaries of weather. But that Trees planted in well-watered lawns are in bark is not armor. And it can be damaged. particular danger of being over-watered, as the Think of bark like you would skin. It keeps preferred watering regimens for trees and stuff that should be inside, well, inside, and lawns are very different. outside stuff, well, okay, you get the idea. That Some strategies to mitigate potential harm: skin is flexible, expandable, and porous; so is First, remove the lawn away from the base of bark. And while skin is pretty tough, it can get the tree, ideally to the extent of the canopy. bruised or cut. So can bark. And if that cut is Second, direct irrigation spray heads away deep enough, blood vessels and bone can be from the tree so that damaged. The similarity the watering patwith trees continues. Bark tern is more disprotects the vascular tissue bursed. Not of a tree, called the camover-watering your bium layer. This layer holds lawn will also help. the conduits that move nuComplicating the trients and moisture beissue is that not all tween roots and leaves. It is tree species have what keeps a tree alive. the same water Under this cambium layer needs. For instance, is the heartwood. It is diswillow, birch, and used cambium tissue that sycamore need has hardened, and what more water; oak, gives a tree its ability to be Kentucky coffeeerect. tree and limber pine Here’s an irony: You may Weedwhacked trunk need comparatively follow all the guidelines and less water. So, get to know your soil and your tips about watering appropriately, but if you trees. Check out websites like SLCGARDENWISE.COM damage the cambium layer or gird the tree, it or CWEL.UTAH.EDU for watering guidance. cannot take full advantage of the water and nutrients you have painstakingly applied. The dreaded power trimmer Bark can be an inch or more in depth, or as There is probably not a bug, be it crawling, thin as 1/16th of an inch. Either way, there isn’t sucking or burrowing, that can do damage to much between a tree and the rapidly rotating an urban tree more quickly and thoroughly metal or nylon blades of a power trimmer. The than the dreaded power trimmer. Whether you damage can happen fast, and if it happens frecall it an edger or weed whacker, when you get quently, it will be permanent and devastating. them near trees, they are mechanized tree-de- Because after you cut through the bark, you stroying machines. And unlike some urban tree begin to cut through the cambium layer. When Browning leaf tips are a sign of overwatering

This tree has suffered mechanical damage at its trunk. You can see trouble at the top.

these pathways are destroyed, the tree is denied critical nutrients and water. Even if the tree can recover from some of the wounds, the tree still may experience decline and dieback. If the damage goes around the entire base of the tree (something called girdling) the tree will, in all probability, die. Preventing damage to trees from trimmers is very easy: Keep them far away from your trees. If a tree is planted in lawn, make certain no grass abuts the tree trunk, so that a tree cannot be struck by either a lawn mower or trimmer. This will keep the tree safe, and be easier on the person mowing. Also, it’s a good thing to mulch around a tree (about 3-4 in. in depth), but avoid piling the mulch against the trunk. And so, tree-loving urbanite , now you know what to do to be a good steward of our urban forest: If the tree in question is already planted, you can provide enough water to sustain health and support growth without over-watering, and by avoid mechanical damage that can prevent a tree from taking advantage of that appropriately applied water. However, if you're the one planting the tree, you can begin by making better choices about species and locale before you visit the nursery and purchase a little plastic tub of tall, leafy goodness. Let’s chat about that soon, shall we? ◆ Stephanie Duer has been planting trees around the Salt Lake Valley for the last 20 years as a professional landscaper. She is currently the water conservation manager for Salt Lake City. Prior to coming to Utah, she helped clients create sensible, beautiful and sustainable landscapes throughout the west.

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Amour Café

Made of Music, Mothering and Magic STORY AND PHOTOS BY SOPHIE SILVERSTONE

mour Spreads technically began in 2010 on John and Casee Francis’ second wedding anniversary hike in Idaho. They had asked for a sign from the universe on what’s next in their careers, and found a thimbleberry bush that yielded enough fruit for the couple’s impromptu jammaking hobby to blossom into something far bigger than they could have imagined— Amour Spreads. (See CATALYST, November 2012.) Last year the Francises took it to the next level by opening Amour Café.

batch of merrily splattering blackberries. “I love the music in it.” Casee is the mother: from many gardens through her side business, Lady of the Rake Gardening, to her daughter, Jahnavi, and to this budding community gathering space. A nurturer by nature and trade (Casee was formerly a midwife), she remembers the tender times immediately after November’s election when many guests came to Amour for community support, “There were a lot of tears.” Casee recalls some customers saying, “I don’t know how I would have made it if I couldn’t come here to get a hug.” Together, John and Casee conjure magic both in their jam, and in the space they’ve cultivated. “The real intention was to create a hub of magic where people could come and have whatever conversation they needed to have,” says Casee, whose inspirations for the café include Alice Waters, the TV show Cheers, and the Before and After Renovations: Jan. 2016 and Jun. 2017

I step into Amour Café, and the delicious smells and French-inspired decor sweetens my day like a sable cookie (a French shortbread cookie) they serve with every order. I instantly see why my mother insists on coming here: “You feel like you’re somewhere else,” she tells me. This is no accident. There’s a combination of mothering, music and magic at play here. John is the music: a champion fiddle player who channels his skill with music into cooking the jam that makes this café unique. “Jam is like music. You can do a play a song a dozen times, or you can make a dozen batches of jam, yet each one will be a little bit different and have its own personality,” says John as he expertly cooks down a

here’s something to be said about an operation where the same set of hands that put the fresh berries in the pot also tightened the lid on the jar of jam. Like a musician who is loyal to his instruments, most of John’s workdays starts with four French copper pots where a few simple ingredients. First, are the freshest in-season berries; “I won’t put them in the jam if I won’t eat them fresh,” says John. Next is the fresh lemon juice and sugar. John makes about 30,000 jars of jam and marmalade per year. And while that sounds like a lot, it’s barely enough to keep stocked the few local establishments including Publik Kitchen, Lib-

Casee Francis

concept of third space. Third spaces, or third places, are locations in people’s lives other than home (first space) and work (second space). The cozy corner southwest of Liberty Park has hosted celebrations of life for both the living

erty Heights Fresh, Caputo’s and other specialty grocery stores they supply. “It’s amazing how much volume is in food production,” muses John, who stays busy enough all year, processing all their fruit through those four copper pots. Whole Foods has been nudging Amour Spreads since their jam first appeared on Pago’s cheese plate in 2011, before they were serious about their jam-making endeavor. Yet their current production process wouldn’t meet the volume needed to supply Whole Foods. “We really have recognized for us to stay artisan, and stay true to our beliefs and desires, we’re going to stay small,” says Casee.

Jahnavi (Casee’s daughter) and Casee Francis in front of “The Couple” statue and side garden..

salad, a soup of the day and a healthy, well-curated menu. The cafe sources from the most local and sustainable providers as possible; some include Clifford Family Farms and Caputo’s. Starting in September, their baked

and those who’ve passed, as well as a monthly postcard party with America Indivisible. An immense amount of renovations has transformed the Amour Café building into what it is today. The building was originally Cozza Market, a local butchery and grocery store from the early 1900’s to the 1990’s. Before the Francis’ took it over, Eiffel Tower Catering occupied the building for many years, renting their commercial kitchen out to the Francis’ for the first couple of years of Amour Spreads since 2011. By summer of 2016, Amour Café opened their doors to café patrons. The commercial kitchen in back still incubates smaller projects such as farmers market sweethearts Salsa Del Diablo and Raclette Machine. They offer sweet and savory pastries, gelato (made from herbs from the on-site garden such as Lemon Verbena & Anise Hyssop), soda, coffee drinks (including a wonderful rose latte) daily. The menu typically includes a seasonal

goods will come from Bubble & Brown and Bread Riot as Amber Billingsley, the pastry chef who helped them open their café, ventures out to her own endeavors this fall. But, while the inside is full of beauty, good smells and good eats, the front patio and side garden threaten to upstage the inside. Lady of the Rake shows her scrappy ways, interweaving hibiscus with grapes, apples, and pumpkins. “The truth is, [the fruit grown in the front and side gardens] are essentially an offering to the community,” says Casee. Hungry souls may take what they like, as sort of a way for Amour Café to give back. In more ways than one: “I have a deep belief that gardens create sacred space for people. Joy, relief, retreat,” says Casee. In the side garden, about a foot away from each other, stand two large copper sculptures by local artist Gary Andersen, called ‘The Couple.’ One is square and boxy, the other complements it with curves. Are they dancing? Are they working? I think they are inviting us all to slow down, and witness the magic that intentions can create. ◆ Amour Cafe. 7am-5pm daily. (Menu items $2-$15). 1329 S. 500 E. Visit John and Casee at the Liberty Park Farmers Market on Fridays, 4pm-dusk, and Saturdays 8am-2pm at the Downtown SLC Farmers Market. AMOURSLC.COM, AMOURSPREADS.COM/

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THE ARTIST AT HOME

At home with Michelle Condrat Artists draw inspiration from their curated living spaces. (Part two in a four-part series)

ainter Michelle Condrat’s studio sits on the second floor of a modest office building in Bountiful. It’s not your normal studio space—she shares a hall with therapists and lawyers, not fellow artists. But it’s quiet, with north-facing windows that provide perfectly diffused light all day, and it has enough room to keep her computer far away from accidental solvent spills. Her favorite part about this space is that it’s hers alone. Condrat’s studio is a functional space that supports a prolific artist. The walls are lined with over a dozen works in progress for the Grand Canyon Celebration of Art, a plein air festival (her third of the season) set for September 9-17. MICHELLECONDRAT.COM Emma Ryder is a writer and photographer from Salt Lake City. PR and marketing assistant at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts and a former Catalyst staffer.

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Love your microbiome Eat fermented (cultured) foods!

hen you hear the word “fermentation,” what comes to mind? For most people, it’s wine. Or beer, or spirits. What—you don’t do alcohol? It’s still possible, even probable, that you have a fermentation fetish and don’t even know it. Fermentation is a metaphor for a new age: millions of microflorae living in symbiosis, disarming the dangerous, encouraging that which promotes health.

Just what is fermentation? Plainly speaking, fermentation is a way to preserve fresh food with live cultures. Biochemically, it’s the breakdown of carbohydrates by microorganisms—bacteria, yeasts and molds. That may not sound particularly appetizing, I’ll admit. But the practice of fermenting foods has been going on all over the planet for at least 9,000 years. Before the invention of the ice box (and, subsequently, the refrigerator), drying and fermenting foods were important methods of food preservation. us nys Nowadays, peoDio ple ferment foods primarily for enhanced flavor and nutrition. The result seems more like alchemy than chemistry. Wine has been around for at least 5,000 years. Fermented dairy probably predates that, first formed when milk was carried in sheep bladders. There’s evidence the transformative nature of fermented foods caused ancient peoples to approach them with revere n c e :

BY GRETA BELANGER DEJONG Egyptians praised Osiris for beer. The Greeks thanked Dionysus for wine. In early Japan, miso breweries had shrines. The practice, a natural phenomenon, occurs widely. Wikipedia lists 140 various types of ferments found around the world. The art of fermentation (for it is an art more than a science; rarely do two batches turn out the same outside of commercial production) has been maintained through the years primarily by ethnic groups who find pleasure in their native foods, for instance, Koreans (kim chee), sauerkraut (Germans) and cured meats (Italians). Fermentation fell out of favor with the advent of the refrigerator and inOsiris creased emphasis on centralized food production. With supermarkets and freezers, who needed cultured foods? In 2003, Sandor Ellix Katz published Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition and Craft of Live-Cultured Foods (Chelsea Green). With this book, Katz started a movement that is changing the human microbiome. His The Art of Fermentation: An In-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes From Around the World (2011, Chelsea Green) has seriously ignited the scene. Katz is the Pied Piper, the modern John Appleseed, of fermenting.

Common and surprising Which of these everyday ferments do you consume? Except for cheese and bread, they are not products you’re likely to ferment yourself. Still, it’s good to know about them, and enjoy them! Coffee: In most coffee processing, beans are fermented in water prior to roasting to remove an insoluble coating .

Chocolate: Until the cacao beans are fermented, dried and roasted, they don’t even taste like chocolate. This process also reduces bitterness and increases bioavailability. Cheese: Enzymes and microbes added to the milk transform the texture of the cheese and develop the flavor. Sourdough bread: is made with a starter—a flour and water mixture innoculated with developed yeasts and bacteria from a previous batch. Some of the benefic i a l bacteria is lost to heat when the bread is baked. Still, sourdough is the most digestible of breads. Meats: For sausages, salamis and other artisan meats, fermentation is what happens after curing.

Beyond the obvious The natural, living process of fermentation can work on all manner of food. There’s plenty to purchase in the way of cultured foods nowadays: sauerkraut and pickles (purchase only from the cold case; pasteurization kills the good microbes, destroying most of the nutritional value) various beverages (kefir, water kefir, kombucha, kvass and more), the old standby yogurt; and soy derivatives such as tofu and tempeh. Natto, Vegemite/Marmite, pickled herring and chutneys are other ferments commonly consumed in other countries. “All of the greatest delicacies of the world, all of the most compelling flavors that people love to eat, are products of fermentation,” says Katz. "Fermentation is a way of making food more delicious, more nutritious, and more stable for storage. It can really improve your food and it doesn’t take much time at all." ◆

he contemporary urge to ferment may be a natural extension of the ever-growing interest in local food production and culinary creativity. This DIY kitchen magic is also collaborating with science. It’s about time, after years of promoting the notion that the only good bacteria was dead bacteria. But new knowledge about pre-and probiotics shows there’s an actual need to remedy damage done by extensive use of antibiotics and microbial soaps along with a decrease of fiber in our diets. There’s also the notion of terroir, as with grapes in making wine but in a broader sense a microbial terroir, where geography and climate conspire to mark your ferments with the the biology of your time and place. Katz encourages us to overcome cultural anxiety. "Do not be afraid. Do not allow yourself to be intimidated. Reject the cult of expertise. Remember that all fermentation processes predate the technology that has made it possible for them to be made more complicated," he writes in Wild Fermentation. You could call it a fun form of food activism.

You can do it yourself! Many simple ferments that really kick up the health benefits are easy to make. Here are two “gateway” projects.

more nutritious, with two to three Tools: knife, cutting board, times the number of cultures and 20 crock or large bowl to work in; different types of probiotics. Definitely widemouth canning jars (unworth the less effort! less you’re using a crock) Tools: bottle Ingredients: produce of Ingredients: milk of your choice your choice, including flavor(whole milk makes a thicker kefir) ings—ginger, onions, garlic, Other: starter (if you have purchased spices new grains, read instructions on the Other: good-quality nonpackage re. how to activate them) iodized salt (such as Utah’s Technique: Mix the activated starter own Redmond “Real” salt); with milk in the jar. Cap loosely and let sit nonchlorinated water (because in a warm place till the mixture reaches desired chlorine kills the good microbes you want to thickness (8-24 hours). You can shake it periodcultivate) ically if you rememTechnique: Chop up the vegber to. When it etables. Sprinkle with salt reaches a flavor and and spices. Massage the texture you like, veggies until the cell strain out the grains structure begins to break to start another down and they release batch. liquid. Pack into jars (or NOTE: Instead of crock), continuing to grains, with Body work vegetables until Ecology Kefir Starter there is sufficient liquid there are are no to cover. Leave a good grains to remove. inch of headspace. If liqSimply start a fresh uid is not forthcoming, batch with a few top off with water and a spoonsful of the kefir, bit more salt. Cover and place out of direct sunlight. Kefir and water kefir use different cultures as you would in makand have different prep methods. ing yogurt. The texture Check daily and, with a of this type is also very similar to yogurt. ◆ large spoon, tamp down the produce which will inevitably be bubbling up. Left: Creme fraiche Taste it, and refrigerate when its flavor Right: Kefir suits you. Don’t rush—it will get better Left: Broccoli and cabbage. Right: Cauliflower and celery. and better! Sandor Katz calls cultured vegetables “kraut chi.” The prep goes quickly. Then time is the true activator. A bit of whey speeds the process but is unnecessary. Cultured vegetables This technique is also called lactofermentation. Fermented cabbage is called sauerkraut. Savoy cabbage with chile peppers is kimchi. Basically, it’s all what Sandor Katz calls “kraut chi”—the fermentation of any vegetables and spices you choose. Don’t forget pickles and fermented condiments such as salsas, chutneys, sriracha and ketchup. Note: While basic clenliness is expected, sterility is not. It’s really hard to screw up while fermenting vegetables.

Kefir For kefir (pron. ke-feer) you need to purchase kefir “grains” from the cold case of a natural foods section; then you can maintain your own. (Unlike yogurt, which you can make with storebought yogurt as a starter). You may also find a friend who is already making kefir. Kefir is easier to make than yogurt, because temperature control is not an issue. It also is

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First Annual

Fermentation Festival Saturday, September 16 Downtown Salt Lake City Farmers Market, 9am -1pm

earn about (and taste!) all things fermented and cultured, including bread, cheese, yogurt, kombucha, chocolate and much more! Throughout the day, fermentation experts will demonstrate how cultured foods are made, as well as how you can make fermented foods in your own home. The mission is to help connect people with the history, benefits and important role that good bacteria play in our bodies and on the planet. Vendors include Abigail’s Oven, Caputo’s, Bread Riot, Yummchi, Mamachari Kombucha, Cru Kombucha, Drake Family Farms, Milk & Honey Yogurt, Heber Valley Cheese, Chocolate Conspiracy, Solstice Chocolate, Squatters, and more. Free. 300 S. 400 W. This closing event of the 10th Annual Eat Local Week is presented by Urban Food Connections of Utah. CATALYST Magazine is the media sponsor.

When to avoid cultured foods If you’re on a MAO inhibitor to treat depression, high blood pressure or other medical condition, you’ve been told to follow a special diet—one that, sadly, does not include any fermented products. That’s because MAOIs remove your body’s ability to metabolize tyramine, resulting in migraine headaches and other side effectsx. Fermented foods are also naturally high in histamine, the compound that can trigger the signs of an allergy if your body lacks the enzymes for metabolizing it. ‘Bye-bye fermented foods, at least for a while. In the meantime, increase your fiber intake.

Recommended books from Alison Einerson (Urban Food Connection) and Greta deJong (CATALYST) Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition, and Craft of Live-Culture Foods, 2nd Edition by Sandor Ellix Katz

Fermented Vegetables: Creative Recipes for Fermenting 64 Vegetables & Herbs in Krauts, Kimchis, Brined Pickles, Chutneys, Relishes & Pastes by Christopher Shockey The Nourished Kitchen: Farmto-Table Recipes for the Traditional Foods Lifestyle by Jennifer McGruther

The Art of Fermentation: An InDepth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes from around the World by Sandor Ellix Katz

Vegetables by Donna Schwenk Mastering Fermentation: Recipes for Making and Cooking with Fermented Foods by Mary Karlin Asian Pickles: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Cured, and Fermented Preserves from Korea, Japan, China, India, and Beyond by Karen Solomon

Real Food Fermentation: Preserving Whole Fresh Food with Live Cultures in Your Home Kitchen by Alex Lewin

The Art of Natural Cheesemaking: Using Traditional, Non-Industrial Methods and Raw Ingredients to Make the World's Best Cheeses by David Asher

Cultured Food for Health: A Guide to Healing Yourself with Probiotic Foods Kefir * Kombucha * Cultured

Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza by Ken Forkish

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All things Rumi

Rumi Poetry Club: September 5, 7pm (first Tuesday of each month) @ the Anderson-Foothill Library (1135 S 2100 E). Rumi Festival: September 30, 2-4:30pm, Marmalade Library (280 W 500 N). RUMIPOETRYCLUB.COM

oets shape our culture and refine our soul and their words are sources of wisdom and inspiration even after they are long gone.

One poet whose words of wisdom have lasted through the ages and have inspired across cultural boarders is the 13th century Persian poet Rumi.

In the sea of serenity and peace, I dissolved like salt. Belief, non-belief, conviction and doubt – none remained. A star appeared inside my heart. The seven heavens disappeared in that star’s light. —Rumi

For those familiar with this ancient mystic, choosing just one favorite piece of writing is an impossible task. In his lifetime (1207-1273) Rumi composed about 70,000 verses of poetry. Almost 60% of these poems are love poems, lyrical odes and quatrains collected in his book the Divan Shams (also called Divan Kabir). And he composed many more parables and teaching stories in verse, collected in the Masnavi Ma’navi (“Spiritual Couplets”), many of which celebrate love as a journey through the heart. This month, Rumi enthusiasts the world over will celebrate the artist’s 810th birthday. For the members of Salt Lake City’s own Rumi Poetry Club, September 30 will be an occasion to celebrate the poet’s life and work, as well as a chance to mark the 10th anniversary of the Club. Founded in 2007 by Rasoul

Sorkhabi, who first read Rumi's poetry as a child growing up in Iran, the Salt Lake Rumi Poetry Club has been a monthly gathering celebrating poetry, community, connection and contemplation. Each year the club picks one of Rumi’s many books of poetry as the focus for their group discussions. While a few members might bring with them a poem to share, all are invited to contribute their various perspectives on the poet’s intention and meaning during the rich discussion that follows each reading. “The modern soul is dehydrated,” says Sorkhabi. “Spiritual arts such as poetry, music, painting and also intimacy with nature risk being lost in this age of technology.” Though we have all but lost our connection to these cultural pillars, while we clutch our phones and cheap entertainment ever closer, Sorkhabi and the club members remain convinced that they can resurrect Rumi and understand his relevance today. “I believe Rumi is more a poet of the future than a poet of the past,” says Sorkhabi, “and his vision will continue to become even more significant.” —Carl Rabke

Community music and art fair in Ogden Givestock: September 9 @ Fort Buenaventura. Noon–10p. $20. 2450 A Ave, Ogden. GIVESTOCKFESTIVAL.COM Spend the day with Dr. Dog, Joshua James, The National Parks, Fictionist, Joe McQueen Quartet, and many more musicians. The SophistaPirates, a Salt Lake-based community of young artists, builders and thinkers are constructing an adult-sized playground for festival-

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Curated Film Media Education Artist Support

EAT LOCAL WEEK:

September 9-16

Upcoming Free Film Screenings

TIME BANDITS

A boy named Kevin escapes his gadget-obsessed parents to join a band of treasure-plundering timetraveling dwarfs. Saturday | September 2 | 11am The City Library 210 E. 400 S. , SLC

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9: Perfectly Wild Produce Contest (see story, this issue)Wasatch Community Gardens Tomato Sandwich Party, 11am-2 pm Downtown Harmons Eat Local Week Opening Party 6-11pm

DTH 2017 Best of Fest: POLITICAL ANIMALS

A documentary follows four lesbian California legislators in their battle for LGBT rights and recognition. Thursday | September 21 | 7pm The City Library 210 E. 400 S., SLC

EVENTS OF NOTE

Damn These Heels Film Festival Year-Round

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11: Food Chains: documentary screening, Tower Theater, 9th & 9th. Free. 7pm

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12: Quickle Pickle-Making: Downtown Harvest Market (Pioneer Park), 4pm-dusk

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13: SWIM TEAM

Chronicles the struggles and triumphs of 3 young athletes with autism and how a team can bring hope to a community. Tuesday | September 5 | 7pm The City Library 210 E. 400 S., SLC

Post-film discussion

RESISTANCE

DYING IN VEIN

The latest from Salt Lake City-based filmmaker Jenny Mackenzie is an exploration of the opiate and heroin addiction crisis. Tuesday, September 26 | 7pm The City Library 210 E. 400 S., SLC

Q&A with director

Tuesday | September 12 | 7pm The City Library 210 E. 400 S., SLC

Post-film discussion

Oﬃcial Selection: 2014 London Film Festival

cornerstone of Eat Local Week is the “Eat Local Challenge.” 2017 marks the 10th year of this challenge! The standard Challenge is described as eating food that comes from within a 250 mile radius for one week, or even longer. Utahns are encouraged to craft their own Do-It-Yourself challenge that will work for them, by following it strictly, if desired (no chocolate, no coffee, nothing that isn’t produced and sourced within 250 miles), or by choosing specific food groups that are easy to obtain locally (produce, dairy, honey, etc.) and stay true to them for a week. The purpose of the challenge is to show people how much food comes from our region, and to show how changing small daily habits can have a profound effect on our health, our economy, and our diet. The Eat Local Challenge is a unique opportunity to learn more about local food and to foster creativity around what and how we feed ourselves.

Wednesday | September 27 | 7pm UMFA 410 Campus Center Dr., SLC

A ten-year depiction of a North Philly family whose everyday life brings a mix of joy and unexpected crisis.

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Tuesday | September 19 | 7pm The City Library 210 E. 400 S., SLC

MR. GAGA

Mr. Gaga tells the story of Ohad Naharin, renowned choreographer and artistic genius who redefined the language of modern dance. Post-film discussion

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HOCKNEY

A tale of antibacterial drugs, the A portrait of artist David Hockney “superbugs” which have evolved to resist featuring interviews with close them, and the possible repercussions. friends and unseen footage from his Presented in partnership with Natural History Museum personal archive. of Utah and The City Library

Panel discussion and Food Chains screening (in Spanish), Sorenson Unity Center, 7pm Taste of the Market, Sugar House Farmers Market @ Fairmont Park. 5pm-dusk.

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f you grow any of your own food you know that what forms in your garden doesn’t always look like what you find in the supermarket (though it may taste as good or better).You may have two-legged carrots; lumpy apples; curiously shaped potatoes. Though you may not realize it, all those perfect grocery story rows of tomatoes, peppers, apples and everything else are a produce myth. The “ugly” ones never made it out of the farmers’ fields. Tight industry standards for size, shape and color have created an unfortunate cult of perfection. Here’s how perfect produce is actually harmful: In the United States 52% of produce goes uneaten mostly because of cosmetic blemishes, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council. That’s about six billion pounds of U.S. fruits and vegetables that go unharvested or unsold each year. Globally that number reaches to around 2.9 trillion pounds of unconsumed, but very edible, produce—darker-hued or “sunburnt” cauliflower ploughed over in the field, table grapes that aren’t the “right” shape carted to the dump.

And it’s more than just food we’re wasting when we throw out those cosmetically challenged fruits and vegetables. We waste the water and land used to grow them. We waste the seeds and fertilizer. And improperly composted food waste in landfills is a growing source of methane, a greenhouse gas more powerful than carbon dioxide. On top of that, food prices are higher as farmers and retailers attempt to recoup lost profit from these discarded crops. Creative strategies to combat food waste include food-rescue networks (in Kenya) and industrial-size food waste diverters (such as Wasatch Resource Recovery, set to go online in North Salt Lake next June). The company Imperfect Produce delivers ugly food to subscription members in the San Francisco Bay area. Even some large grocers including Whole Foods are testing new initiatives designed to make ugly produce more appealing through entertaining marketing campaigns and lower prices. To enter the contest submit your strangest looking edible (freshly picked) produce to the Wasatch Cooperative Market booth at the Downtown Farmers Market, 8-10am. You must have grown your own entries. Or cast your votes for the most unusual specimens 11am-1pm. Winners will be announced by 1:30pm. Prizes will be awarded. The Wasatch Cooperative Market is Salt Lake’s first communityowned grocery. It does not yet have a brick and mortar store and is still looking for new members who can help reach that goal. You can join at the market. — Katherine Pioli

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Inspiring youth through art: a conversation

Raising Socially Conscious and Conscientious Youth, September 13 @ SLC Public Library. 6pm UMFA.UTAH.EDU/ACME

ow can children's early understanding of race, gender, and other social identities shape how they feel about who they are and who they can become? What do youth discover when they are encouraged to slow down and use all of their senses? How do we encourage children to leverage hope and belief to build the world they want to live in? Come discuss these questions with community leaders as part of the Utah Museum of Fine Arts’ ACME Sessions (Art.Community. Museum.Education), an outreach

initative dedicated to rethinking the public role of the museum. Through art and experiential activities, this session centers on building inclusive and socially just communities by inspiring youth. Session leaders are Joel Arvízo: Rose Park Community Learning Center Director, Amir Jackson: Nurture the Creative Mind Founder, Iris Moulton: UMFA Coordinator of Campus Engagement, & Karen Tao: U of U Counseling Psychology assistant professor). People of all ages are encouraged to attend.

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Help determine the fate of SLC’s historic Warm Springs

ravel north on Beck St. from Salt Lake City and at 840 North 300 West you will see the remains of Warm Springs Resort, a oncesprawling mid-1850s destination for those seeking health and relaxation. More recently it housed the Children’s Museum. Now the springs are capped and refineries, a freeway and a gravel pit scar the dry land. What remain are several structures and a small park. Woodbury Corporation has proposed turning the historic bath house into office space and erecting a seven-story 125-unit apartment building, with townhouses as well. This would rule out the possibility of reactivating the most prominent hot springs in Salt Lake Valley and turn this unique landmark site over to commercial interests in a way that would be irreversible. Sylvia Nibley, a community-minded lover of hot springs, has formed the Warm Springs Alliance to explore alternatives and let the City know that people prefer an alternative use to this area. The vision is to save the historic building, reactivate the springs and create a community gathering place "where people can connect through the arts, culture, learning, healing, innovation and authentic connection,” she says. A petition is circulating to this purpose. Visit WarmSpringsAlliance.org to sign the petition and be part of the conversation.

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Attention fermentistas!

First Annual Fermentation Festival, Saturday, September 16 @ Downtown SLC Farmers Market, Pioneer Park. 9am -1pm. (See story, this issue.)

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THE HERBALIST IS IN

Suzanne Wagner

Harvest season September is a plentiful time in the herb garden

he early, abundant September garden is a gratifying sight which beckons us to the harvest and keeping of the fruits of our labor. Herbs everywhere are leaning from the weight of flowering tops, producing seeds, berries, fruits and mature roots. They are in need of not only harvesting for winter use but being deadheaded, tidied up and managed. Where to begin? First, with clippers and basket in hand, take a look at your herbs from the garden’s edge to determine what needs doing. Begin with mints: Every member of the mint family, has square stems and opposite leaves. That means not only peppermint and spearmint, but sage, bee balm, thyme, oregano, basil, lemon balm, catnip, rosemary, savory, marjoram, hyssop, motherwort and horehound. As a general rule, it is best to harvest the leaves of these plants right before they begin to flower when the essential oil content in them is highest. That is where the flavor and/or therapeutic value is. Once the plant starts to flower, the energy and potency goes away from the leaves into those sweet, tasty blossoms the pollinators love. Throughout the summer, you can always proactively snip early blossoms off to minimize full blooms, but who does not love the sight of their garden sage covered in purple flowering spikes, loaded with bees? In this case, wait until the spikes turn brown and trim them all off. Soon you will have a lush sage shrub again. To prepare the perennial mint family herbs for winter, cut the tender ones close to ground level and lightly trim the ones like sage, rosemary and thyme that have woody trunks and stems. Treat lavender this way, too. On to the umbellifers: Dill and fennel have lost their tender, fern-like leaves by now, but the seeds are very flavorful. Keep an eye on them as once they are ready, they quickly fall off. Clip off heads into a paper bag. Finish drying in a dry, dark place. Edible wild berries: Hawthorn, elder, sumac and rosehips are ready for harvest. In medieval times, elixirs, meads, beers and wines were made with herbs and berries for enjoyment and medicinal purposes. Today, people make jellies, pastes, juice, wine, syrups and tinctures.

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BY MERRY LYCETT HARRISON Make certain you have the right genus and species of plant; do not use ornamentals which have been developed to look pretty in gardens. Roots: Roots are usually dug in the fall because that is when they are the strongest. The plant is dying back and all the energy is moving down until next spring. Echinacea purpurea, purple coneflower roots should be dug in the third year. Slice or chop into small pieces and dry out of direct light or tincture it fresh, 1 part herb to 2 parts alcohol. Use grain alcohol if you can find it, otherwise, vodka or brandy. Horseradish has a very long tap root so be prepared. The narrow trench shovel is right for most jobs. Wash and whoosh in a food processor with a little salt and vinegar. Warning: When you take the lid off, don’t put your head right over it to smell it unless you want to feel the sensation of your head and airways exploding. Cut comfrey to the ground in the fall. Try digging the smaller roots of coriander (cilantro) and parsley. Wash and smash with a mortar and pestle and add to broths and marinades for extra flavor. Valerian and black raspberry are other roots to consider. Make fertilizer! Speaking of comfrey, it makes the best organic fertilizer. Just chop it up in a bucket, add water, put a lid on it and let it sit for a week, when it will stink like fresh manure. Strain out the liquid and dilute with water to feed plants and soil. Compost the leaves. Keep plucking: Deadhead the flowering spikes off your basil so the leaves will continue to be useful. Pick those bright, yellow calendula blossoms every three days until frost to have enough to make an infused oil for healing skin. The slightly cooler days and nights of September give plants a little longer to mature with less stress from the heat and intense sun. You may find you will get your most potent and flavorful herbal harvest now. ◆ Merry Lycett Harrison is a clinical herbalist, teacher, author and wild guide and a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild. See “Herb Tip of the Week” at WWW.MILLCREEKHERBS.COM or visit the Millcreek Herbs booth at the Downtown Farmers Market.

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YOGA

Why yoga really is all about the body

ince yoga entered the mainstream about 15 years ago, I’ve proclaimed again and again that yoga is not just about the physical practice. I spent five years writing a book about the eight limbs of yoga, of which asana, the practice of poses, is only one. But in the past few years, I’ve come to understand that even though yoga practice is not just about losing weight, gaining flexibility or toning our derrieres, the body is actually the key to opening to all the other limbs of yoga. In his book, Sparks of Divinity (Rodmell Press), B.K.S. Iyengar says: “It is through the body that everything comes to the mind. It is through and with your body that you have to reach realization of being a spark of divinity. How can we neglect the temple of the spirit?” When I first read Iyengar’s quote many years ago I interpreted this way: It is through our practice of asana, at those times when we lose the struggle and become the asana, that we see into our true nature, the spacious awareness that unites us all. This still rings true for me. If we practice with complete commitment to being fully in each moment, asana practice can offer a glimpse into the free and settled mind that is intrinsic to all of us. Yoga asana is a physical practice. But it’s not the accomplishment of fancy poses or extreme feats of flexibility that frees the mind. What separates asana practice from other forms of physical discipline is that in asana, we set an intention to be present. Instead of “doing” our poses, we relax into “being” our poses. When we relax into being our poses, our minds and bodies are not separate. When we are present with the moment-to-moment flow of sensations, our minds are open and calm.

Mindfulness and the body The last three of yoga’s eight limbs are concerned with meditation: concentration, meditation and Samadhi. The Buddhist practice of mindfulness is how I’ve discovered and cultivated these limbs of yoga. The first of Buddhism’s four foundations is mindfulness of the body. Those of us who have delved deep into meditation can sometimes begin to see all things related to the body as subservient to the freedom of the mind. But as the years have passed, I’ve come to realize that

BY CHARLOTTE BELL

awareness of the body is the foundation for freeing the mind. The body is not just a gross vehicle that transports our minds from one place to another. The body is the window to everything we experience—everything. We perceive the world around us through our bodies, through sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. Everything we encounter, whether or not we’re conscious of it, registers as sensation in our bodies. If we are ever to be mindful, we must drop below the level of thinking about our experience to being directly present with our moment-to-moment experience. In order to do this, we must direct our attention to our bodies.

The body is the window to everything we experience—everything. Our bodies are always in the present. They cannot be otherwise. If you want to be present, tune into your body. Our bodies, specifically our senses, provide the window into each moment. Mindfulness is incredibly simple, but I will never claim that it’s easy. Most of us have practiced thinking—especially planning, worrying and remembering—either consciously or unconsciously, our entire lives. As anyone who has sat down to meditate knows, our minds are constantly flitting from one thought to another like the Buddha’s well-known metaphor, a wild monkey leaping from tree to tree. But the point of mindfulness is not to rid our minds of thoughts. Mindfulness practice helps us to develop a healthier relationship to our thoughts so that we neither push them away nor get carried away by them. Thinking produces sensations in our bodies. We can tune in to the sensations that accompany thinking and propel ourselves right into the present, even when our thought tapes are running at full volume. So when you notice

you’re lost in thought, try this: Don’t try to banish the thoughts. Just let them be. Instead, shift your awareness away from the tale your thoughts are weaving to the felt sensations in your body while your mind is running wild.

If you’ve got a body, you can be present Through our sense experiences, we connect directly to each moment. In each moment that we fully connect, we are temporarily free of the stories and beliefs that filter our understanding of the present. When we are present in our bodies, what we witness instead is the constantly changing flow of sensation. We see the truth of impermanence, which leads—eventually—to freeing our minds. At a recent retreat at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, meditation teacher and author Joseph Goldstein quoted the Buddha’s description of the enlightened mind: “In seeing impermanence, the mind doesn’t cling. When it doesn’t cling, it’s not agitated. When it’s not agitated, it personally attains nirvana (peace, freedom).” It is through body awareness that we can experience the continuous flow of change for ourselves, not simply as a concept. Body awareness is not a practice available only to a privileged few. It doesn’t matter whether we’re old, young, small, large, healthy or unhealthy. If you’re reading this, you have a body. You can cultivate body awareness, and open to the deepest truths. In his classic book, BEING PEACE, Thich Nhat Hanh suggests a body awareness meditation based on these phrases: Breathing in, I calm my body. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know this is a wonderful moment. Reflect on how fortunate you are to live in this body. Living in a body gives you access to everything there is to experience, your inner and outer landscapes. When you practice yoga, be present with the moment-to-moment sensations that each asana evokes. And through body awareness, you might realize you are a spark of divinity. ◆ Charlotte Bell has been practicing yoga since 1982. She is the author of several yoga-related books and founder of Mindful Yoga Collective in Salt Lake City. CHARLOTTEBELLYOGA.COM.

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Oasis Cafe DA 11/17

801.322.0404,151 S. 500 E., SLC. A refreshing retreat in the heart of the city, Oasis Cafe provides a true sanctuary of spectacular spaces: the beautiful flower-laden patio, the private covered breezeway or the casual style dining room. Authentic American cafe-style cuisine plus full bar, craft beers, wine list and more. WWW.OASISCAFESLC.COM

HEALTH & BODYWORK APOTHECARY Natural Law Apothecary 1/18

801.613.2128, 619 S. 600 W. Salt Lake's primier herbal medicine shop featuring 100+ organic/wild-harvested herbs available in any amount. Specializing in custom, small batch tinctures, salves, green drink and teas. Also features a knowledge center with books, classes & consultation on herbs, bees, massage/bodywork wellness and more! www.NATURALLAWAPOTHECARY.COM

ACUPUNCTURE Keith Stevens Acupuncture 3/18

801.255.7016, 209.617.7379 (c). Dr. Keith Stevens, OMD, 8728 S. 120 E. in old Sandy. Specializing in chronic pain treatment, stress-related insomnia, fatigue, headaches, sports medicine, traumatic injury and post-operative recovery. Board-certified for hep-c treatment. National Acupuncture Detox Association (NADA)-certified for treatment of addiction. Women’s health, menopausal syndromes. www.STEVENSACUCLINIC.COM

Master Lu’s Health Center

801.463.1101. 3220 S. State St. TyeHao Lu, L.Ac, MAOM. Are you struggling with addiction? If so we can help at Master Lu’s Health Center, utilizing acupuncture and Chinese medicine. We can help you or anyone you know

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with substance abuse and any other pain you may have. Call today to schedule an appointment! www.LUHEALTHCENTER.COM TYEHAO@LUHEALTHCENTER.COM 6/18

SLC Qi Community Acupuncture 12/17

801.521.3337, 177 E. 900 S., Ste. 101, SLC. Affordable Acupuncture! Sliding scale rates ($15-40). Open weekends. Grab a recliner and relax in a safe, comfortable, and healing space. We help with pain, fertility, digestion, allergies, arthritis, sleep and stress disorders, cardiac/respiratory conditions, metabolism & more. WWW.SLCQI.COM

CHIROPRACTIC Salt Lake Chiropractic 11/17

801.907.1894, Dr. Suzanne Cronin, 1088 S. 1100 E., SLC. Have you heard, Salt Lake Chiropractic is the least invasive way to increase your quality of life. Our gentle, efficient, affordable care can reduce pain & improve your body’s functionality. Call to schedule an appointment. WWW.CHIROSALTLAKE.COM

ENERGY HEALING Amy Berens, OTR/L, MRT, Reiki Master

801.580.2107. Amy has 24 years of experience in Occupational Therapy and Reiki. Provides energetic healing with Reiki, chakra balancing, myofacial release, acupressure, and reflexology at A New Direction Recovery & Wellness. Out patient Occupational therapy for migraines, chronic injuries, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic diseases. AMYTBERENS@GMAIL.COM WWW.AN EW D IRECTION 4M E . COM 4/18

Kristen Dalzen, LMT 12/17

801.661.3896, Turiya’s, 1569 S. 1100 E., SLC. IGNITE YOUR DIVINE SPARK! Traditional Usui Reiki Master Teacher practicing in SLC since 1996. Offering a dynamic array of healing services and classes designed to create a balanced, expansive and vivacious life. WWW.T URIYAS . COM

Reveal, Jennifer A. Beaumont M.F.A.

801-949-6048 Are you ready to Reveal your true potential? Let me help you interpret the messages your soul is sending. Intuitive guidance and energy work from an experienced healer in a professional environment. 1399 S 700 E JENNIFERABEAUMONT 76@ GMAIL . COM

SoulPathmaking with Lucia Gardner, LMT, BCC, PC 12/17

801.631.8915. Individual SessionsEnergetic Bodywork; Spiritual Counseling for losses and transitions; Emotional Expression with Paint. SoulCollage® Circle-1st and 3rd Mondays 5:30-8:30 pm. Womb Wellness Workshops for women. Retreats in the Pacific Northwest -

come meet the whales! 40+ years experience caring for the Soul. LUCIAWGARDNER@HOTMAIL .COM . WWW.S OUL PATHMAKER . COM

FELDENKRAIS Carol Lessinger, GCTP8/17--

801.580.9484, 1390 S. 1100 E., SLC. “Movement is Life, without Movement, Life is unthinkable,” Moshe Feldenkrais. Carol trained personally with Dr. Feldenkrais and has over 30 years experience. When you work with her, you can expect your movement to be more comfortable, less painful and definitely more aware. Offering private sessions & classes. WWW.CAROLLESSINGER.COM, CAROLLESSINGER@GMAIL.COM

Open Hand Bodywork DA

801.694.4086, Dan Schmidt, GCFP, LMT. 244 W. 700 S., SLC. WWW.OPENHANDSLC.COM

MASSAGE

Agua Alma Aquatic Bodywork 5/18 801.891.5695. Mary Cain, LMT, MA

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imbalances for men & women, weight loss, insulin resistance, type II diabetes, immune dysfunctions, thyroid disorders, insomnia, depression, anxiety and other health problems. Dr. Mangum designs personalized treatment plans using diet, vitamins, minerals, nutritional supplements, bioidentical hormones, Western and Chinese herbal therapies, acupuncture and conventional Western medicines. WWW.WEBOFLIFEWC.COM, THEPEOPLE@WEBOFLIFEWC.COM 2/18

MEDICAL COACHING Successful Surgery and HealingFOG 949.648.4436. Successful Surgery and Heal-

ing: A Practical Guide for Patients, Caregivers and Advocates by Lori Mertz is the “how to” for anyone preparing for or recovering from surgery! Full of insights, organization tips & tools, checklists and more. Available at University Pharmacy (1320 E. 200 S., SLC), W W W .L ORI M ER TZ . COM and WWW.AMAZON.COM. Lori is also available for oneon-one coaching. We all need support! LORI @ JUSTBEEINC . COM

Psychology. Announcing an Open House to launch the Agua Alma water massage pool. Call to schedule a complimentary sampling to see what water massage can do for you. Compassionate experienced Bodyworker: Transformational Neuromuscular Massage, Reiki, a massage paired with a yoga session/prescription addressing specific body balancing needs, Yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation: private and group sessions, Yoga Teacher Training, excellent references. www.FROMSOURCETOSOURCE.COM

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS Cameron Wellness Center 11/17

Healing Mountain Massage School 11/17 801.355.6300, 363 S. 500 E., Ste. 210,

Eastside Natural Health Clinic 3/18

SLC. (enter off 500 E.). All people seek balance in their lives…balance and meaningful expression. Massage is a compassionate art. It helps find healing & peace for both the giver and receiver. Whether you seek a new vocation or balm for your wounded soul, you can find it here. DA www.HEALINGMOUNTAINSPA.COM

Amazing Massage by Jennifer Rouse, LMT

801.808.1283, SLC. Your body needs this! Jennifer offers a massage personalized just for you. Her firm, focused approach will help you detox, release tension and maintain great health. 60, 90 or 120 minute sessions, $80/hour. Call or text to discuss time and location.

M.D. PHYSICIANS Todd Mangum, MD, Web of Life Wellness Center 801.531.8340, 34 S. 500 E., #204,

SLC. Integrative Medicine Family Practitioner who utilizes functional medicine. He specializes in the treatment of chronic fatigue, fibro-myalgia, digestive disorders, adrenal fatigue, menopause, hormone

801.486.4226. Dr. Todd Cameron & Dr. Jeannette Daneals, Naturopathic Physicians. 1945 S. 1100 E. #100. When you visit the Cameron Wellness Center, you’ll have new allies in your health care efforts. You’ll know you’ve been heard. You’ll have a clear, individual plan for gaining health and wellness. Our practitioners will be with you through your journey to feeling good again—& staying well. WWW.C AMERONWELLNESSCENTER.NET 801.474.3684. Uli Knorr, ND, 3350 S. High land Dr., SLC. Dr. Knorr will create a Natural Medi cine plan for you to optimize your health and live more vibrantly. He likes to educate his patients and offers comprehensive medical testing op tions. He focuses on hormonal balancing, including thyroid, adrenal, women’s hormones, blood sugar regulation, gastrointestinal disorders & food allergies. WWW.E ASTSIDE N ATURAL H EALTH . COM

NUTRITION Sustainable Diets 8/17

801.831.6967. Teri Underwood, RD, MS, CD, IFMCP, Park City. Integrative and Functional Medicine Nutritionist. After a functional nutrition assessment, Teri recommends a food-based individualized treatment approach that includes: a diet plan, functional foods, nutrition improvement, supplements and testing if needed, and lifestyle changes. She specializes in behavior change and guides/coaches

you through making the lifestyle/ habit changes needed to lose weight, change diet, reach optimal health. WWW.S USTAINABLE D IETS . COM

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH Planned Parenthood of Utah 5/16

1.800.230.PLAN, 801.532.1586. Planned Parenthood provides affordable and confidential healthcare for men, women and teens. Services include birth control, emergency contraception (EC/PlanB/ morning after pill), testing and treatment for STIs including HIV, vaccines including the HPV vaccine, pregnancy testing and referrals, condoms, education programs and more. WWW.PPAU.ORG

MISCELLANEOUS CAUSES Center for Awakening 10/17

801.500.1856, 191 E. Greenwood Ave., Midvale. Center for Awakening is a 501C3 volunteer run organization offering community fundraising events for global causes. Be a part of the peaceful human rEvolution. Monthly meditations, 1st Sunday of each month. WWW.C ENTER F OR AWAKEN ING . COM

ENTERTAINMENT The State Room DA 1/18

801.878.0530, 638 S. State Street, SLC. A 21 and over, 300 capacity live music venue, presenting nationally acclaimed musicians and the finest local acts. WWW.T HE S TATE R OOM . COM

Utah Film Center/Salt Lake Film Center

801.746.7000, 122 Main Street, SLC. A non-profit continually striving to bring community together through film. UFC curates and organizes three film festivals a year: Tumbleweeds for children & youth, the only festival of its kind in the Intermountain West; Damn These Heels, a forum exploring LGBT issues, ideas, hopes, dreams and art; and TiltShift, organized by and for teens just beginning to discover their artistic potential. WWW.UTAHFILMCENTER.ORG DA11/17

LEGAL ASSISTANCE Schumann Law, Penniann J. Schumann, J.D., LL.M 3/18 DA 801.631.7811. Whether you are planning for your own future protection and management, or you are planning for your family, friends, or charitable causes, Penniann Schumann can assist you with creating and implementating a plan to meet those goals. WWW.ESTATEPLANNINGFORUTAH.COM

MEDIA CATALYST Magazine 801.363.1505, 140 S. McClelland St., SLC. Catalyst: Someone or something that causes an important event to happen. WE ARE CATALYST. JOIN US. C ATALYST MAGAZINE . NET FACEBOOK . COM / CATALYSTMAGAZINE I NSTAGRAM . COM / CATALYST _ MAGAZINE T WITTER . COM / CATALYSTMAG

KRCL 90.9FM DA 801.363.1818, 1971 N. Temple, SLC.

Northern Utah’s only non-profit, member-supported public radio station dedicated to broadcasting a well-curated contemporary eclectic mix of music and community information 24 hours a day. WWW.KRCL.ORG

NON-PROFIT Local First 12/16 801.456.1456. We are a not-for-profit

organization that seeks to strengthen communities and local economies by promoting, preserving and protecting local, independently owned businesses throughout Utah. Organized in 2005 by volunteer business owners and community-minded residents, Local First Utah has over 2,700 locally owned and independent business partners. WWW.LOCALFIRST.ORG

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Healing Mountain Massage School

Shaman KUCHO. Accomodations available. Contact: Nick Stark, NICHOLASSTARK@COMCAST.NET, WWW.MACHUPICCHUTRAVELCENTER.COM

WEALTH MANAGEMENT Harrington Wealth Services DA 2/18

801.871.0840 (O), 801.673.1294, 8899 S. 700 E., Ste. 225, Sandy, UT 84070. Robert Harrington, Wealth Advisor. Client-centered retirement planning, wealth management, IRA rollovers, ROTH IRA’s, 401(k) plans, investing & life insurance. Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. ROBERT.HARRINGTON@LPL.COM, WWW.H AR RINGTON W EALTH S ERVICES . COM

MOVEMENT & MEDITATION, DANCE RDT Dance Center Community School

801.534.1000, Rose Wagner Center, 138 W. Broadway, SLC. RDT’s Dance Center on Broadway offers a wide range of classes for adults (ages 16+) on evenings and weekends. Classes are “drop-in,” so no long-term commitment is required. Hip Hop, Modern, Ballet & Prime Movement (specifically designed for ages 40+). WWW.RDTUTAH.ORG 12/17

SLC campus: 801.355.6300, 363 S. 500 E., Ste. 210, SLC. Cedar City campus: 435.586.8222, 297 N. Cove Dr., Cedar City. Morning & evening programs. Four start dates per year, 8-14 students to a class. Mentor with seasoned professionals. Practice with licensed therapists in a live day spa setting. Graduate in as little as 8 months. ABHES accredited. Financial aid available for those who qualify. WWW.HEALINGMOUNTAIN.EDU DA 11/17

MARTIAL ARTS Red Lotus School of Movement 12/17

SPACE FOR RENT Studio space available to share at Baile Dance Fitness Studio 5/17

MEDITATION PRACTICES Meditation SLC 10/17

801.718.9620, 2030 S. 900 E. Opportunity to share a beautiful studio in a desirable Sugarhouse location. Perfect for Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, dance classes, meet ups or pop-ups. 1300 sq. ft, with mirrored wall. Availability varies but can be flexible with a committed arrangement. Contact Joni. WWW.BAILESTUDIO.COM BAILESTUDIO.JONI@GMAIL.COM

Space available at Center for Transpersonal Therapy 3/18

801.596.0147 x41, 5801 S. Fashion Blvd., Ste. 250, Murray. Two large plush spaces available for rent by the hour, day or for weekend use. Pillows, yoga chairs, regular chairs and kichenette area included. Size: 395 sq. ft./530 sq. ft. WWW.CTTSLC.COM, THECENTER@CTTSLC.COM

TRAVEL Machu Picchu, Peru 6/18

801.721.2779. Group or individual spiritual journeys or tours with

801.355.6375, 740 S. 300 W., SLC. Established in 1994 by Sifu Jerry Gardner and Jean LaSarre Gardner. Traditional-style training in the classical martial arts of T’ai Chi, Wing Chun Kung-Fu, and Qigong exercises). Located downstairs from Urgyen Samten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Temple. WWW.REDLOTUSSCHOOL.COM, REDLOTUS@REDLOTUS.CNC.NET

801.913.0880. 2240 E. 3300 S. Apt. 10. We offer meditation classes and gatherings in an environment that is fun, relaxing, and comfortable. Learn an enjoyable yet potent meditation practice you can add to your everyday life, and explore the ever-relevant teachings of the yoga system. Always free! WWW.MEDITATIONSLC.COM

Anna Zumwalt: Sunday Sitting at Dancing Cranes ImportsFOG

801.647.8311. 673 E Simpson Ave. First Sunday of each month is a guided meditation. Other Sundays all styles welcomed for group meditation. Dogs, birds, children welcomed. Visit our FB page or contact Anna by phone or text.

YOGA INSTRUCTORS Mindful Yoga: Charlotte Bell DA 1/18

801.355.2617. E-RYT-500 & Iyengar certified. Cultivate strength, vitality,

Day of Zen With Michael Mugaku Zimmerman Sensei

Mindfulness Meditation

With Diane Musho Hamilton Sensei

Saturdays at Artspace Zendo !!Oct. 14, Nov. 11

Sundays at Artspace Zendo 10-11:30am

230 South 500 West • Salt Lake City • Artspace Building Suite 155 Find More information at

WWW.TWOARROWSZEN.ORG/EVENTS

Ask about our group room rentals

Center for Transpersonal Therapy, LC Transpersonal Therapy is an approach to healing which integrates body, mind and spirit. It addresses basic human needs for self-esteem, satisfying relationships and spiritual growth. The Center offers psychotherapy, training, social support groups, workshops and retreats. Sherry Lynn Zemlick, PhD Chris Robertson, LCSW • Denise Boelens PhD • Wil Dredge LCSW Heidi Gordon MS, LCSW • Nick Tsandes, LCSW • Kate Tolsma LCSW 5801 Fashion Blvd. (300 East), Ste 250, Murray • WWW.CTTSLC.COM • 801-596-0147

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Wills • Trusts Conservatorships Guardianships and Probate Penniann J. Schumann, JD, LL.M

www.estateplanningforutah.com penni.schumann@comcast.net Tel: 801-631-7811 2150 S. 1300 E., Ste 500, Salt Lake City, Ut 84106

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serenity, wisdom and grace. Combining clear, well-informed instruction with ample quiet time, these classes encourage students to discover their 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

YOGA STUDIOS Centered City Yoga 12/17

801.521.9642, 926 S. 900 E., SLC. Yoga for Every Body, we offer 75 classes a week as relaxing as meditation and yoga nidra, to yin yoga and restorative, along with plenty of classes to challenge you, such as anusara and power classes. InBody Academy 1,000-hour teacher trainings also offered. WWW.CENTEREDCITYYOGA.COM

Mountain Yoga—Sandy 3/18

801.501.YOGA [9642], 9343 S. 1300 E., SLC. Offering a variety of Hot and Not hot yoga classes to the Salt Lake Valley for the past 13 years. The Mountain Yoga System is comprised of 5 Elemental Classes EARTH-FIREWIND-FLOW-WATER varying in heat, duration, intensity and sequence. The 5 classes work together and offer you a balanced and sustainable yoga practice. Whether you like it hot and intense, calm and restorative, or somewhere in-between, Mountain Yoga Sandy has a class for you. WWW.MOUNTAINYOGASANDY.COM

Mudita—Be Joy Yoga 3/18

801.699.3627, 1550 E. 3300 S., SLC. Our studio is warm and spacious – a place for you to come home and ex-

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September 2017 perience yourself! Varied classes will have you move and sweat, open and lengthen, or chill and relax. Come just as you are, ease into your body and reconnect to your true essence. WWW.BEJOYYOGA.COM

PSYCHIC ARTS & INTUITIVE SCIENCES ASTROLOGY Transformational Astrology FOG

212.222.3232. Ralfee Finn. Catalyst’s astrology columnist for 20 years! Visit her website, WWW.AQUARIUMAGE.COM, RALFEE@AQUARIUMAGE.COM

Christopher Renstrom 11/17

Astrology Lovers: Looking for a class? Christopher Renstrom, professional astrologer, teaches class three times a month. Perfect for beginners or advanced students. $30 each or 8 classes for $200 prepaid. Come to an Astrology Slam and get a mini-reading, $15. Details: RULINGPLANETS1@GMAIL.COM, WWW.RULINGPLANETS.COM/PRIMETIME-ASTROLOGY

PSYCHIC/TAROT READINGS Carrie Held, Intuitive Empath 9/17

435.841.4022. A session with Carrie provides deep understanding, guidance, healing and direction. I connect with your Angels, Guides, and Ancestors to help you move into your highest potential. In person or long distance session by appointment only. www.MyAscensionCoaching.com CARRIEHELD@YAHOO.COM

Crone’s Hollow 11/17

801.906.0470, 3834 S. Main Street,

Mindful Yoga Collective at Great Basin Chiropractic

SLC. Crone's Hollow offers intuitive/psychic consultations for questions on love, money, health & more. Our talented House Readers use Tarot, Pendulum, Palmistry, Stones, Pet Psychics, Crystal Ball and other oracles. $25 for 20 minutes. Afternoon and evening appointments available -Walk-ins welcome! WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THECRONESHOLLOW WWW.C RONES H OLLOW. COM

chotherapy, combining traditional & alternative modalities to integrate body mind, & spirit. Trauma/ abuse, depression, anxiety, relationships, spirituality, sexuality, loss, life-transitions, past lives. Offering EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Lifespan Integration, Rapid Eye Therapy, mindfulness, shamanic practices, light-body healing, TFT/EFT. WWW.ASCENTINTEGRATIVE THERAPY.COM

Nick Stark 6/18

Cynthia Kimberlin-Flanders, LPC 10/17

801.721.2779. Ogden Canyon. Shamanic energy healings/ clearings/ readings/offerings/transformative work. Over 20 years experience. NICHOLASSTARK@COMCAST.NET

Suzanne Wagner DA 1/18

707.354.1019. In a world of paradox and possibility, an intelligent psychic with a sense of humor might as well be listed with the family dentist in one's day planner. Suzanne's readings are sensitive, compassionate, humorous and insightful. An inspirational speaker and healer she also teaches Numerology, Palmistry, Tarot and Channeling. WWW.S UZ WAG NER . COM

PSYCHOTHERAPY & PERSONAL GROWTH

801.440.9833. 684 E. Vine St, #4A, Murray. Holistic/transpersonal psy-

801-259-7311. 1104 E. Ashton Ave, #103, SLC. Counseling and psychotherapy for stress, worry, anxiety, depression, relationships and other life problems causing emotional distress.

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435.248.2089. Clinical Director: Kristan Warnick, CMHC. 1174 E. Graystone Way (2760 S.), Ste. 8, Sugarhouse. Integrated counseling and medical services for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship, life adjustment issues. Focusing on clients’ innate capacity to heal and resolve past and current obstacles, rather than just cope. Modalities include EMDR, EFT, mindfulness, feminist/multicultural. Individuals, couples, families. WWW.HEALINGPATHWAYSTHERAPY.COM

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9:15-10:45am: All Levels Hatha - Dana 5:30-7pm: Mindful Hatha - Charlotte

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Healing Pathways Therapy Center 11/17

Holly Lineback, CMHC11/17

THERAPY/COUNSELING Ascent Integrative Therapy, Heather Judd, LCMHC 10/17

Monday

223 South 700 East

801.231.5916. 1399 S. 700 E., Ste. 15, SLC. Feeling out of sorts? Tell your story in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Eighteen years specializing in depression, anxiety, life-transitions, anger management, relationships and "middle-aged crazy." Most insurances, sliding scale and medication management referrals. If you've been waiting to talk to someone, wait no more.

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THE GARDEN

SOULCOLLAGE® CIRCLE

with

Lucia Gardner

The worm pit

Create a few or a whole deck of collaged cards that speak to your soul

Grow your own fertilizer! BY JIM FRENCH

ealthy soil equals nutrient-dense food and healthy people. We all can improve our soil health by using red wiggler composting worms to make beautiful compost. There are lots of indoor and outdoor home options for red wiggler worms: plastic or metal condos with drawers, large raised beds, bins, trash cans, even wheel barrows! I chose to dig a hole in the ground. Here’s the backstory. About five years ago a friend showed up at my house with a five-gallon bucket containing red wiggler worms, some of their castings (poop!) and the unprocessed organic matter that the worms were munching on at the time. Red wigglers, aka Eisenia foetida love to eat and process all kinds of organic matter. Their poop, or worm castings, are some of the best garden compost that money doesn’t have to buy. As James Loomis wrote in the July CATALYST, “The really good compost has humus plus a plethora of beneficial microorganisms: beneficial bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes.” I settled our red wiggler friends into their new home under the deck surrounding our giant English walnut tree. The deck provided the perfect roof. I dug a hole five feet long, four feet wide and 18 inches deep. (I stopped at 18 inches because of the tree roots, but you could certainly go deeper.) Scavenged plywood enclosed the worms’ abode on three sides; nice and cozy. Into a corner of this space went the contents of the bucket. My new red wigglers were home! While I began with a luxury of worms, one pound of worms should be enough to get you started. Composting worms appreciate a balanced diet. Fresh manure from vegetable-eating animals is their favorite. (Be certain that said animals have not been fed pesticide-laden chow.) The worms also like paper, coffee grounds, egg shells, veggie/ fruit scraps and just about anything that can be grown. Minimize animal products, onions, citrus and dairy. Red wigglers love it if you cut up their food for

them. I actually compost their food first in compost tumblers before it is served up. That way, there is minimal fresh food in the pit to attract varmints and other undesirables. What else? Oh, they like their home moist and shaded. In the warm months, I water the pit with drip irrigation twice a week and cover it with egg

Red wigglers, aka Eisenia foetida love to eat and process all kinds of organic matter. Their poop, or worm castings, are some of the best garden compost that money doesn’t have to buy. cartons and cardboard to keep the light out and the moisture in. Come winter, I stuff trash bags with dried leaves and pile them on top for insulation. If the worms get chilly, they just go deeper into the pit and warm up. My worms are heading into their fourth winter. Finally, the worm pit allows for side-to-side worm composting. Just fill up half of the pit and let the wigglers chow down. When that side is mostly finished compost, start filling the other side. Most of the worms will slither to the fresh food. They are so smart. When the worms have left beautifully finished worm castings, use those castings to make compost tea or compost extract (see “Garden Like a Boss,” August 2017 CATALYST) or go wild and spread it around the garden. Your soil, plants and stomach will love you for it! ◆ Jim French and his worms live and garden in Salt Lake City. Where to buy Eisenia foetida red worms locally: Patrick Perry, 1421 W. Pacific Ave. (440 S.) #D., 385.202.4446, $40/lb. See his amazing vermicompost-fed tomato plants, too!

Sep 11, Oct 2, Nov 6 & Dec 4: 5:30-8:30pm Milagro Art Studio, 923 Lake St., SLC Cost $25/class 5 classes/$100

(use within 4 mos)

Instruction & Materials included

Space is Limited Register Now! Call/Text Lucia at 801.631.8915

or email at luciawgardner@hotmail.com All are welcome No art experience necessary

Lucia Gardner

Certified Facilitator

of SoulCollage® as taught by Seena Frost, Founder of SoulCollage®

DANCE CL ASSES FOR ADULTS

DANCE ALL DAY FOR $10 SEPTEMBER 23 | 9AM - 3PM ROSE WAGNER | 138 W 300 S

H I P H O P // M O D E R N C O N T E M P O R A R Y F L A M E N CO // A F R I C A N B A L L E T // B O L LY WO O D PR I M E M OV E M E N T (4 0 +)

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Jan Magdalen, LCSW 3/18

801.582.2705, 2071 Ashton Circle, SLC. Offering a transpersonal approach to the experiences and challenges of our life cycles, including: individuation-identity, sexuality and sexual orientation, partnership, work, parenting, divorce, aging, illness, death and other loss, meaning and spiritual awareness. Individuals, couples and groups. Clinical consultation and supervision.

Marianne Felt, CMHC, MT-BC 12/17

801.524.0560, ext. 2, 150 S. 600 E., Ste. 7C, SLC. Certified Mental Health Counselor, Board certified music therapist, certified Gestalt therapist, Mountain Lotus Counseling. Transpersonal psychotherapy, Gestalt therapy, EMDR. Open gateways to change through experience of authentic contact. Integrate body, mind and spirit through creative exploration of losses, conflicts and relationships that challenge & inspire our lives. WWW.M OUNTAIN LOTUS COUNSELING . COM

Mountain Lotus Counseling 6/18DA

801.524.0560. Theresa Holleran, LCSW, Marianne Felt, CMHC, & Sean Patrick McPeak, CSW. Learn yourself. Transform. Depth psychotherapy and transformational services for individuals, relationships, groups and communities. WWW.MOUNTAINLOTUSCOUNSELING.COM

Natalie Herndon, PhD, CMHC 7/18

801.657.3330. 1151 E. 3900 S, Suite B175, SLC. 15+ years experience spe-

cializing in Jungian, Analytical, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Are you seeking to more deeply understand yourself, your relationships, and why you struggle with certain thoughts and feelings? Call today for an appointment and let's begin. NatalieHerndon@HopeCanHelp.net WWW.HOPECANHELP.NET

Stephen Proskauer, MD, Integrative Psychiatry 10/17

801.631.8426. Sanctuary for Healing and Integration, 860 E. 4500 S., Ste. 302, SLC. Steve is a seasoned psychiatrist, Zen priest and shamanic healer. He sees kids, teens, adults, couples and families, integrating psychotherapy and meditation with judicious use of medication to relieve emotional pain and problem behavior. Steve specializes in treating identity crises, LGBTQ issues and bipolar disorders. SPROSKAUER@COMCAST.NET 10/16

Sunny Strasburg, LMFT3/18

1399 S. 700 E., SLC. Sunny is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in Jungian Psychology, Gottman Method Couple’s Therapy and EMDR. Sunny meets clients in person at her office in Salt Lake City. For questions, or to schedule an appointment, please email Sunny at: SUNNYS@JPS.NET.

SHAMANIC PRACTICE Sarah Sifers, Ph.D., LCSW 3/18

801.531.8051. ssifers514@aol.com. Shamanic Counseling. Shamanic Healing, Minister of the Circle of the Sacred Earth. Mentoring for people

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called to the Shaman’s Path. Explore health or mental health issues using the ways of the shaman. Sarah’s extensive training includes shamanic extraction healing, soul retrieval healing, psychopomp work for death and dying, shamanic counseling and shamanic divination. Sarah has studied with Celtic, Brazilian, Tuvan, Mongolian, Tibetan and Nepali Shamans.

Naomi Silverstone, DSW, LCSW FOG

801.209.1095. Psychotherapy and Shamanic practice. Holistic practice integrates traditional and nontraditional approaches to health, healing and balance or “ayni.” Access new perceptual lenses as you reanimate your relationship with nature. Shamanic practice in the Inka tradition. NAOMI S ILVER @ EARTHLINK . NET

SLC. Jewelry, clothing, incense, ethnic art, pottery, candles, chimes and much more! Visit Café Solstice for lunch, too. WWW.D ANCING C RANES I MPORTS . COM

Golden Braid Books DA 11/17

801.322.1162, 151 S. 500 E., SLC. A true sanctuary for conscious living in the city. Offerings include gifts and books to feed mind, body, spirit, soul and heart; luscious health care products to refresh and revive; and a Lifestyles department to lift the spirit. www.G OLDEN B RAID B OOKS . COM

Lotus DA 11/17

801.333.3777. 12896 Pony Express Rd., #200, Draper. For rocks and crystals. Everything from Angels to Zen. WWW.ILOVELOTUS.COM Healing Mountain Crystals DA

RETAIL line goes here APPAREL, GIFTS & TREASURES Blue Boutique 10/17 DA

801.487.1807, 1383 S. 2100 E., SLC. Shopping Made Sexy. Since 1987, Blue Boutique has expanded to four locations, offering the finest in a variety of sexy lingerie, sexy shoes and sexy adult merchandise to discriminating shoppers. We’ve created comfortable, inviting environments with salespeople ready to offer friendly and creative advice. WWW.B LUE B OUTIQUE . COM

Dancing Cranes Imports DA8/18

801.486.1129, 673 E. Simpson Ave.,

801.808.6442, 363 S. 500 E., #210 (east entrance), SLC. A welcoming crystal shop located one block from the “Trolley” Trax station. Offering: crystals, jewelry, essential oils, $2 sage, 50 cent tumbled stones, Tibetan singing bowls, spa products, books, chakra healing supplies, gifts and more. We are known for our low prices. WWW.H EALING M OUNTAIN C RYS TALS . COM

iconoCLAD—We Sell Your Previously Rocked Stuff & You Keep 50% 2/18

801.833.2272. 414 E. 300 S., SLC. New and previously rocked (aka, consigned) men’s and women’s fashion, summer festival gear and locally made jewelry, clothing, crafts and decor. M-Sat 11a-9p, Sun 1p-6p. Fol-

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Turiya’s Gifts8/18 DA

801.531.7823, 1569 S. 1100 E., SLC. M-F 11a-7p, Sat 11a-6p, Sun 12-5p. Turiya’s is a metaphysical gift and crystal store. We have an exquisite array of crystals and minerals, jewelry, drums, sage and sweet grass, angels, fairies, greeting cards and meditation tools. Come in and let us help you create your sanctuary. WWW.T URIYAS . COM

Urban Renewal Boutique Consignment

435.640.2636, 2015 Sidewinder Drive No. 109, PC. A curated collection of women’s new & previously enjoyed designer, trendy, & aspiring brands at discounted prices. Featuring KOKUN NYC cashmere 50% off retail. Earn money while you up-cycle your closet. 40/60 split. Track inventory, sales, & payout online. Mention this ad, receive 10% off first purchase! WWW.U RBAN R ENEWAL B OUTIQUE . COM

5/18 HEALTH & WELLNESS Dave’s Health & Nutrition 7/18

SLC: 801.268.3000, 880 E. 3900 S. and W. Jordan: 801.446.0499, 1817 W. 9000 S. We focus on health & holistic living through education, empowerment and high-quality products. With supplements, homeopathics, herbs, stones, books and beauty care products, we provide you with the options you need to reach your optimum health. Certified professionals also offer private consultations. WWW.DAVES HEALTH. COM

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September 2017

SPIRITUAL PRACTICE line goes here ORGANIZATIONS Inner Light Center Spiritual Community

801.919.4742, 4408 S. 500 E., SLC. An interspiritual sanctuary that goes beyond religion into mystical realms. Access inner wisdom, deepen divine connection, enjoy an accepting, friendly community. Events & classes. Sunday Celebration: 10a; WWW.T HE I NNER L IGHTC ENTER . ORG

The Church of the Sacred Circle 11/17

801.330.6666, 3464 W. 3800 S., WVC. We are a local independent church of non-denominational earth-based spirituality. We welcome all those who follow Paganism, Wicca, Witchcraft, Asatru, Druid, Shamanic, Eclectic and other traditions. We hold public full moon and new moon circles, monthly events, psychic faires and are family friendly. www.S A CRED C IRCLE C HURCH . COM , INFO @ SA CREDCIRCLECHURCH . COM

Unity Spiritual Community 8/18

Urgyen Samten Ling Gonpa Tibetan Buddhist Temple

801.328.4629, 740 S. 300 W., SLC. Urgyen Samten Ling Gonpa offers an open environment for the study, contemplation, and practice of Tibetan Buddhist teachings. The community is welcome to our Sunday service (puja), group practices, meditation classes and introductory courses. WWW.U RGYEN S AMTEN L ING . ORG 12/17

Utah Eckankar 12/17

801.542.8070, 8105 S. 700 E., Sandy. Eckankar teaches you to be more aware of your own natural relationship with Divine Spirit. Many have had spiritual experiences and want to learn more about them. You will meet people with similar experiences who also wish to share how these improve our daily lives. WWW.E CKANKAR -U TAH . ORG

INSTRUCTION The Diamond Approach 8/17

801.839.6418, 1399 S. 700 E., SLC. Diamond Approach, the work of A. H. Almaas, is a journey of uncovering the deepest truth of who we are beneath all the layers of social conditioning and cultural expectations. An ongoing group meets each Thursday. Call for time and place. R ACHELY ES @ GMAIL . COM

Two Arrows Zen Center 3/18DA

801.532.4975, ArtSpace, 230 S. 500 W., #155, SLC. Two Arrows Zen is a center for Zen study and practice in Utah with two location: SLC & Torrey. The ArtSpace Zendo in SLC offers daily morning meditation and a morning service and evening sit on Thursday. TAZ also offers regular daylong intensives—Day of Zen—and telecourses. WWW.T WO A RROWS Z EN . ORG

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801.281.2400. Garden Center in Sugar House Park, 1602 E. 2100 S., SLC. Unity principles celebrate the Universal Christ Consciousness by practicing the teachings of Jesus. We honor the many paths to God knowing that all people are created with sacred worth. Unity offers love, encouragement and acceptance to support you in discovering and living your spiritual purpose. WWW.U NI TYOF S ALT L AKE . ORG , CONTACT @U NITYO F S ALT L AKE.ORG

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METAPHORS FOR THE MONTH Osho Zen Tarot: Adventure, Breakthrough, Letting Go Medicine Cards: Beaver, Spider, Wolf Mayan Oracle: New Myth, Manifestation, Dreamer and the Dreamed Ancient Egyptian Tarot: The World, The Devil, Five of Cups Aleister Crowley Deck: The Moon, Ace of Wands, Strife Healing Earth Tarot: Empress, Judgement, Seven of Crystals Words of Truth: Integration, Spirit, Self Love

September 2017 BY SUZANNE WAGNER

s I write this article we are energetically in between the Lunar and Solar Eclipse in August. There is global upset on all levels and the world is on the brink of war. September is about having your wolf clan and being connected to your pack. It is a time when you rely upon the connections you have with your friends and family to find peace and solitude from the external chaos and upset that this world seems to be spinning into a destructive web. During such times, it is essential to love yourself and connect to that deeper place inside that will give you energy and solace from the Universe. None of us can do this alone. I learned that from a very young age. We are never alone. We always have help if we ask spirit to support us. The response from spirit comes from the asking. We are in a free will zone. Each and every choice you make creates a new set of doorways and you get to choose which to walk through. If you need help, you do need to ask. In such a time, being very perceptive and clear to what is happening and what your options are is essential to remaining calm in the face of darkness. As I said last month, these eclipses are impacting the United States’ astrological chart for the next few years. “Be Prepared” should be your life motto. You will need to learn to adapt to a kaleidoscope of constantly strained and changing circumstances. In trying times, you learn what you are really made of. You learn about strengths you did not know you possessed. This month the Beaver card is building something but the Spider is weaving things that are foreign to your old landscape. Sometimes the only way to break

through the illusions of the Moon card are to have a total collapse of systems that break down the old reality like burning a house to the ground so all that is left is the foundation; from there, you have to rebuild. The Ace of Wands is a fire club of war brandished in hate, anger and rage. Many have been feeding the dogs of war; there should be no surprise that war is the result of all that projection. The only way through this is to completely surrender and let go of the old ways, the old beliefs, and the rigid righteousness that has been tearing apart the structures that have held the hope of democracy stable for centuries. It is time to find a new way and path. That is where the hope resides. A new, stronger republic can then rise from the ashes out of this destructive negativity and hatred that has been festering for so long, buried beneath the resentment of so many who wish ill on those who do not deserve such treatment. In September, you must love in the face of judgment and hate. Care about others when they want to destroy and cause pain and suffering. Hold your hand out to those who, previously, you might not have given the time of day. If you do not allow your heart to open, it will be broken open. Notice the negativity that you’re holding tight to your ego, and that refusing to admit, when you are wrong, is a contributing toxin to this poisonous reality infecting the world. The batter has been made and the cake of hate is in the oven. Now we have to wait to see how big this cake rises and how much crow each of us is going to have to eat before this is completely over. This month, do what is necessary to protect those you love. Keep your eyes open and remember that what used to be safe and secure may no longer be so. Have backup plans. Remember to work to-

gether for a greater good after the breakdown that is happening. ◆ Suzanne Wagner is the author of books and CDs on the tarot and creator of the Wild Women app. She lives in California, but visits Utah frequently. SUZWAGNER.COM

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A monthly compendium of random wisdom for the natural world and beyond by Diane Olson, Anna Zumwalt and Greta deJong

September 1 Sunrise 6:54 am, Sunset 7:59 pm. Av. high: 78 degrees; Av. low: 58. September 2 National Preparedness Month. Make an evacuation kit for your pets: leash, crate, health records, any meds, i.d./microchip documentation, photographs of you and your pet, water, food, dish, bags/litter box, blankets, toy. More on disaster prep: HTTPS://EXTENSION.USU.EDU/UEDEN/ September 3 Birthsone: Sapphire. Once believed to protect the wearer from snakes, improper thoughts, crankiness and stupidity. If only. September 4 Labor Day. Proposed in 1882 by Peter McGuire, president of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. September 5 There’s still time for a quick fall garden: Beets, cabbage, kale, lettuce, radishes and spinach can all be planted now. And then you can ferment them! (See 9/16.) September 6 Full Harvest Moon 1:04am. Humans have n e v e r seen the dark side of the moon. Likewise, if anyone were on that region of the moon, they would never see Earth. September 7 Pick pears before they are ripe (you'll have to tug) and let soften indoors. The taste and texture will be far better. September 8 On this date in 1974, a month after resigning the presi-

dency in disgrace as a result of the Watergate scandal, Richard Nixon was granted a full pardon. September 9 Fermenting for God: International Buy A Priest A Beer Day. According to The Catholic Gentleman, “Priests are people, too, and they enjoy socializing over good food and drink as much as anyone.” September 10 Cool word of the month: Eucatastrophe, an event with a happy ending. September 11 Where were you and what were you doing the morning of September 11, 2001? September 12 Pepper plants can live multiple years if you pot them up and bring them inside to

a south-facing window. The CATALYST office has one that’s eight years old! S e p tember 13 To roast garlic, place entire heads on individual squares of foil, drizzle with olive oil, wrap up, and bake at 350 degrees for one hour or until soft. September 14 A raw, ripe apple is nearly a perfect food. Its acids, contained in and just below the skin, aid in the digestion of rich and fatty foods. Apples also contain antioxidants that boost immune function and hinder heart disease and some cancers. September 15 Pickled is not the same as fermented. Only fermented foods have probiotic and enzymatic value. September 16 Fermentation Festival @ Pioneer Park, 9am-1pm. Sample, shop, listen to experts and learn how to make your own fermented veggies and more. September 17 Ken Kesey, b. on this day in 1935. Author of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and focus of Tom Wolfe’s Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test. September 18 The crickets are getting louder. As days get shorter and nights cooler, mating becomes impera- tive: Adult crickets die when it freezes. T h e loud, monotonous sound you hear in the evening is the males singing to attract a mate. September 19 New Moon 11:30pm. This is a good time to set intentions, start a new project or make major decisions, say astrologers. September 20 Serious about your hens? Sign up for Advanced Topics in Chicken Care, WASATCHGARDENS.ORG. The Dog’s Meow carries organic feed for chickens… and goats, too. September 21 Do you remember the 21st night

pretenders While chasing the clouds away…. Anyone alive in 1978 remembers this classic euphoria-inducing Earth, Wind and Fire soul jam: HTTPS://GENIUS.COM/EARTH-WINDAND-FIRE-SEPTEMBER-LYRICS September 22 Autumnal Equinox, a day of balance between dark and light, warmth and cold— a good day to watch both sunrise and sunset, to honor the shift of seasons. September 23 Apocalypse. Or not. According to the Christian Bible, Revelation 12:1-2, an astronomical alignment on this date will cause a remarkable sky event (Wikipedia, “Revelation 12 Sign”). See for yourself. Check out a telescope from any of the Salt Lake County Library’s seven branches. September 24 Take a hike: Asters, dotted

gayfeather, blue gentians and goldenrod are blooming in the foothills. September 25 This is the peak of the fall raptor migration: Head out to the Goshute or Wellsville Mountains to say au revoir to hundreds (possibly thousands) of eagles, hawks, falcons and vultures. September 26 Johnny “Appleseed” Chapman, b. 1774. The trees Chapman planted produced cider apples, not eating apples. The real reason he was welcome everywhere? “He was bringing the gift of alcohol to the frontier. He was our American Dionysus,” says food writer Michael Pollan. September 27 Houseplants summering outside? Rinse them to remove any pests and bring inside before you turn the heat on so they have a chance to readjust. September 28 Penicillin is a product of fermentation. Alexander Fleming recorded his discovery of penicillin on this date in 1928. September 29 Done with gardening? Pull the spent stalks and compost or put in the brown bin. Then plant cover crops: winter rye, oats, hairy vetch or buckwheat, to feed and protect the soil until next spring. Purchase from Mountain Valley Seed Co. in SLC. September 30 Av. high: 71 degrees; low: 47. Save up to 10% on heating costs by reversing the direction of your ceiling fans. A clockwise rotation at low speed pulls cool air up which pushes warm air down along the walls and back to the floor. ◆

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