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ENVIRONEWS

May 2019

BY AMY BRUNVAND

I've never forgotten that we write out of our grief for what we're losing. We write out of our passion for what we love. We write out of our past and toward the future in the present. — Terry Tempest Williams

Great Old Broad strikes back Environmental activist Rose Chilcoat has filed a lawsuit against San Juan County, Utah for violating her civil rights. The lawsuit describes falsified charges of trespassing on Utah state trust lands (managed by SITLA) and “attempted wanton destruction of livestock,” apparently as vindictive retaliation for Chilcoat’s environmental activism and political views.

It’s the latest salvo in an ongoing tale that involves anti-federalist Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy and Phil Lyman, the former San Juan County commissioner and convicted lawbreaker who currently represents District 74 in the Utah Legislature.

In 2007, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) closed an illegal off-road vehicle trail in Recapture Canyon near Blanding, Utah. The trail, which damaged a freshwater stream and cut through archeological sites, was reported by the activist group Great Old Broads for Wilderness (GOB) based in Durango, Colorado (Chilcoat was associate director of GOB and a founder of Friends of Cedar Mesa). The County requested for BLM to make the road official, which would have encouraged future off-road vandalism. When the request was turned down, Recapture Canyon became a cause for anti-federalist militias who called the closure “government overreach.”

In 2014, followers of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy gathered in Blanding. Lyman was goaded by an angry crowd into leading a caravan of off-road vehicles into Recapture Canyon. Although

Lyman stopped at the end of a legal road, the group rode further.

In 2015 Lyman was convicted of criminal conspiracy and ordered to pay $95,955 in restitution for damage caused by the ride.

Lyman has publicly blamed Chilcoat for his conviction.

Chilcoat’s lawsuit concludes, “It is a reasonable inference that he [San Juan County Attorney Kendall G. Laws] took the challenged actions in retaliation for Ms. Chilcoat’s political and environmental advocacy, including Ms. Chilcoat’s support for criminal charges against a friend of Laws, former County Commissioner Phillip Lyman.”

Lyman has been paying his debt at a rate of $100/month, but recently a U.S. attorney has sought to raise his monthly payment to $500 due to a “heightened moral obligation” from his role in state government.

In response, Lyman fired off a 12-page rant accusing two U.S. attorneys of harassment and politically motivated malice.

It seems that harassing Chilcoat to stifle environmental activism is exactly what Lyman objects to when he thinks it is happening to himself.

Meanwhile, in April a federal judge threw out Cliven Bundy’s lawsuit claiming that federal public lands within the boundaries of Nevada belong to the state of Nevada, calling his arguments “simply delusional.”

Great Old Broads for Wilderness: GREATOLDBROADS.ORG (there are Utah Broadband chapters in St. George, Moab and the Greater Wasatch).

Friends of Cedar Mesa: FRIENDSOFCEDARMESA.ORG

San Juan County withdraws Bears Ears objection The three-member San Juan County Commission has voted to withdraw support for a 2017 Trump administration decision to shrink the size of Bears Ears National Monument.

The Commission shifted from Republican to Democratic after a judge ordered the County to re-draw gerrymandered districts that discriminated against Navajo voters.

At the 2019 Stegner Center Symposium, keynote speaker Sally Jewel, President Obama’s Interior Secretary, said that she believes supports of Bears Ears National Monument will win in court.

Condors nesting in Zion National Park A pair of endangered California condors is incubating an egg in their nest on Minotaur Tower in Zion National Park. The chick is expected to hatch in early May. Park biologists report that the mother is condor 409 and the father is condor 523, both captive

bred (The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California Condor Recovery Program records and numbers condors in a “studbook”).

The condor pair has been together for two years. Condor 409 had a previous mate that died

from lead poisoning in 2016.

Since 1992, half of condor mortality has been from lead poisoning when they eat bullet fragments in animals killed by hunters.

In 2017, the Obama Admiration banned the use of lead ammunition and fishing tackle, but the ban was reversed by the Trump Administration due to pressure from the National Rifle Association (NRA).

NRA maintains a website devoted to science-denial regarding lead bullets, insisting that the carrion-eating condors are poisoned by lead in paint chips, mining waste and insecticides (things that condors don’t eat).

Thanks to captive breeding there were 290 free-flying condors by 2017 (up from 22 in the 1980s). The Peregrine Fund manages a captive breeding release site in northern Arizona near the Grand Canyon.

California Condor Recovery Program: FWS.GOV/CNO/ES/CALCONDOR/CONDOR.CFM. Peregrine Fund: PEREGRINEFUND.ORG

Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan The U.S. Congress has passed a bipartisan Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan to keep water levels from declining to critically low levels in Lake Powell and Lake Mead, but that doesn’t mean Utah plans to implement water conservation policies.

In the 19-year period from 2000 through 2018, the Colorado River Basin has experienced one of the driest periods in 1,200 years (though right now excellent snowpack means a good water year for Utah). At hearings on the Plan, Brenda Burman representing the U.S. Bureau of Recreation said that states in the Upper Basin “have not defined how water savings will be determined,” or “how much water the States may be able to save.”

Eric Millis, Colorado River Commissioner for Utah, testified that 22% of Utah’s total water supply comes from the Colorado River and defended Utah’s right to squander water since “involuntary curtailment is undesirable because it would require farmers and other water users to cut back or cut off use of their Colorado River water.”

Utah is not currently using its full legal share of Colorado River water and along with other Upper Basin states is rushing to build water infrastructure like the Lake Powell Pipeline in order to keep water away from the Lower Basin.

Zach Frankel, executive director of Utah Rivers Council, says, “The Upper Basin is going to an all-you-can-eat buffet and the Lower Basin is going on a diet. It’s cognitive dissonance.”

Utah Rivers Council: UTAHRIVERS.ORG/

Chaining in Grand Staircase- Escalante The Trump administration is threatening to use “chaining” to clearcut native pinyon-juniper forests in thousands of acres of Grand Staircase National Monument. Chaining involves dragging a huge chain between two bulldozers in order to knock down trees.

Supposedly, chaining improves grazing by clearing space for grass to grow, but the Wild Utah Project has analyzed scientific literature and found little evidence to show ecosystem or grazing benefits.

Nonetheless, Utah Congressman Chris Stewart (R-Ut-2) has boasted of eliminating environmental review of “vegetation management” (i.e. chaining) which he claims can restore habitat for sage-grouse and mule deer.

Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance: SUWA.ORG/CHAIN-

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A.J. Jones, ed.

2019. Do mechanical vegetation treatments of pinyon-juniper and sagebrush communities work? A review of the literature. Special publication, Wild Utah Project. Salt Lake City, UT. BIT.LY/2PH7OQ2

Jordan River Water Trail In April, Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation hosted a series of open houses re. development of a Jordan River Water Trail. The project would create new boat access points and make existing boat access points safer and more functional for paddlers. Send comments to WATERTRAIL@SLCO.ORG/ JORDAN RIVER WATER TRAIL: SLCO.ORG/PARKS-RECREATION/PLANNING/PROJECTS/JORDAN-RIVER-WATER-TRAIL

TTW wins Robert Kirsch Award Utah author Terry Tempest Williams has won the Los Angeles Times Robert Kirsch Award for lifetime achievement by a writer whose work focuses on the American West.

The initial award in 1980 went to none other than Wallace Stegner.

Williams’ Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place (1991) has become a seminal work of American nature writing. Testimony: Writers of the West Speak on Behalf of Utah Wilderness (1996) compiled by Williams and Stephen Trimble was presented to every member of the U.S. Congress and became a model for how “love of place” can build political will for conservation.

Williams, who lives in Castle Valley, Utah, is currently serving as a writer-in-residence at Harvard Divinity School. Her new book, Erosion: Essays of Undoing, is due for publication in October.

Overcrowding in the Cottonwood Canyons “Recreation Challenges on Public lands”

was the theme of the 24th annual Wallace Stegner Center Symposium held in March.

Outdoor recreation constitutes two percent of the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) and has become a primary use of public lands. However, increased visitation causes problems of overcrowding, user conflicts, soil erosion, water pollution and wildlife displacement.

Utah’s Wasatch Mountains are experiencing the pains of population growth. Dave Whittekiend, supervisor of the Uinta-WasatchCache National Forest, said that in the past five years there has been a 20% increase in forest visits but a decrease in funding. The 201819 ski season brought unprecedented traffic jams to Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons which some blamed on sales of multi-resort Ikon season ski passes.

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has begun transportation planning for the canyons in order to consider transit, tolls, parking, and pedestrian and bike facilities. Save Our Canyons envisions an idealized transportation system for the Wasatch Mountains using a reliable, affordable and efficient shuttle system.

Little Cottonwood Cayon EIS: UDOT.UTAH.GOV/LITTLECOTTONWOODEIS; Cottonwood Canyons Transportation Action Plan: UDOT.UTAH.GOV/COTTONWOODCANYONSTAP; Save Our Canyons: Recreation Access & Transportation: SAVEOURCANYONS.ORG/ISSUES/ACCESS-AND-TRANSPORTATION/

Childhood asthma related to traffic pollution A team of researchers has constructed a county-level map that relates traffic-related air pollution to cases of childhood asthma in the United States. In Utah, the Wasatch Front is an asthma hot spot. Reducing pollutant levels could reduce childhood asthma cases by up to 34%.

Traffic Related Air Pollution and the Burden of Childhood Asthma: CARTEEHDATA.ORG/LIBRARY/WEBAPP/ TRAPASTHMA-USA. ◆

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While they get the job done, it’s not without adverse effects. Exposure to certain chemicals can harm humans, animals and pollinating insects.

Pesticide-Free SLC aims to reduce chemical use in Salt Lake City by encouraging the use of organic land care and maintenance methods instead.

The program is a result of Salt Lake City’s 2016 partnership with Healthy Babies, Bright Futures, which seeks to eliminate children’s exposure to neurotoxic chemicals.

The city’s Sustainability Department and Beyond Pesticides, A Washingont, D.C.-based nonprofit, have partnered to create a Pesticide-Free resource guide for public use, including tips and pest management alternatives.

Salt Lake City has been testing such methods at Laird (1200 S 1800 E) and Madsen (9 N 940 W) parks since 2017, building on practices already used by the Parks Division. Salt Lake plans to convert more City properties to pesticide-free zones, including the Salt Lake Regional Athletic Complex (RAC). When transitioned, it would be the first sports complex

in the nation with professionalgrade fields being maintained through organic practices.

On April 13, Mayor Jackie Biskupski received a donation of $5,000 from Stonyfield Organic in support of Salt Lake City’s Pesticide-Free campaign. An additional $40,000 was pledged by the company to take care of expenses when implementing organic land care maintenance methods. The money will be used to convert two fields at the RAC to organic care.

In addition to lawn care, the transition will involve plant identification, soil testing and planting approproiate grass types. Consultants for the transition are Osborne Organics and Beyond Pesticides.

The city is making moves, but Salt Lake inhabitants can make them, too. Residents are encouraged to explore cost-effective organic land maintenance methods online and take the Pesticide-Free pledge to receive a free yard sign.

The movement is growing. Last year, SLCgreen distributed over 300 signs to Salt Lake residents.

Take the pledge and proudly place the buzzing bees on your lawn. Then celebrate pollinators at CATALYST’s 9th Annual Bee Fest on June 15 at Green Team Farm. ◆ — Adelina Whitten Learn more at SLC.GOV/SUSTAINABILITY/PESTICIDEFREE/

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May 2019

NATURE

Birding for beginners Five basics to get you going

BY MATTHEW BUXTON

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n the still of early morning, even city dwellers can hear the dawn chorus—the singing of early birds—especially in the spring. If that sound has ever inspired you to learn more about its makers, now is a great time of year to follow up on that impulse.

When first learning how to bird watch, it may seem overwhelming: What tools do you need, where do you go, and how do you even begin to differentiate one bird from another?

To start, I would download an app such as Merlin Bird ID, or purchase a field guide book such as Peterson’s Field Guide to Birds of Western North America.

This will allow you to understand the physical characteristics of certain species as well as their habitats throughout the year.

You will also want a good set of binoculars or a long-range camera to be able to get a good image of the bird. Porro prisms are great binoculars for beginners because they focus quickly. A handheld audio recorder (which may be your phone) may also come in handy; if you are unable to identify the bird based on its appearance, you may be able to do so by its song.

When looking for places to see birds, there are many fantastic locations in the Great Salt Lake area—a handful of which are even some of the most notable birding sites in Western North America. Locations such as Antelope Island, Farmington Bay, City Creek Canyon and Big Cottonwood Canyon are great places to start, but birds can be found anywhere. Sometimes nearby ponds or parks are just as abundant.

Typically the most productive times to bird watch are in the morning or at dusk as most birds are highly active during these times. As you study specific birds you’ll get a feeling of what locations they can be found in whether marshy areas, high trees or on the ground.

A great place to meet expert bird-watchers and learn to bird watch is the Annual Great Salt Lake Bird Festival, taking place this year May 16-20. The festival provides tours to birding areas near the Great Salt Lake, workshops with professionals, exhibitors and more that can help you begin your

new birding obsession.

Now that you’ve got what you need to set out on your very own birding expedition, there are five simple steps that will help you to identify specific birds.

1. Understand the environment and habitat of the bird you are looking at.

By doing so, you will be able to eliminate a large portion of the bird population just based on the area.

2. Examine its body size and anatomy. Observe the shape of its neck, beak, legs, body and other parts to get a general feel of what this bird looks like and how its physical traits have adapted to its habitat.

For example, if the bird has webbed feet it’s a good indicator that it has evolved to live in an aquatic environment which is a major clue to what kind of bird it could be.

3. The colors and patterns on a bird can quickly reveal the species, but they can also be misleading. Many birds are sexually dimorphic, meaning the males and fe-

males exhibit different physical traits—for instance, the bright colorful plumage of a peacock can only be found in the males. While it is simple to identify a male peacock due to its color, it becomes trickier to identify its more subtly shaded counterpart. In many types of sparrows, the field marks on their backs are so nuanced that it becomes extremely difficult to differentiate species. So pay close attention to the bird’s coloring and patterns; they can be a subtle—but key—clue.

4. What is the bird doing? By studying its overall behavior you can understand what kind of bird it is. Some things that can give it away are whether it’s in a flock or alone, what it’s eating, or if it’s hiding or out in the open.

These clues can help you distinguish between very similar looking birds.

them for comparison.

Now that you know the key components to classifying different birds, you can see how all of these animals are finely adapted to the environments they live in— temperature, precipitation and changing seasons are a few examples.

But what happens when these environments change?

According to the Audubon Climate Report, over half of the species of birds in the U.S. and Canada are threatened by climate change, with 21% projected to lose more than half of their current range in the next 30 years.

If those early morning bird sounds have sparked a passion for birdwatching in you as they have for me—when you see that flash of bright color or hear the distinct call that makes your heart flutter and your eyes widen with excitement—remember that feeling.

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A great place to meet expert bird-watchers and learn to bird watch is the Annual Great Salt Lake Bird Festival, taking place this year May 16-20.

5. Finally, listening to and memorizing certain bird calls and sounds can be an easy indicator of what bird you’re seeing.

A bird identification app is fantastic for birding because you can look up the sounds of birds that are similar to those you are seeing but can’t quite recognize, and listen to

help to save their habitat and maintain a climate they can live in. We remember our love for the birds because we hope to never have to know a world where they have been forgotten. ◆ Matthew Buxton is a recent Waterford School Cum Laude graduate where he developed a great appreciation for bird watching.

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GUEST EDITORIAL

May 2019

“The best people”

By creating a team of allies upfront, a presidential candidate can deliver substansive change, even before the election

BY JIM CATANO

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e all remember the boast: “I've got the best people,” intoned candidate Trump. His appointees, however, have been a less-than-stellar string of unqualified Fox News talking heads, ideologues, sycophants, nepotistic brats, and spoils system tycoons some intent on destroying the very agencies they head.

Fortunately, many have vacated their positions, toppled by their own ineptitude or corruption. Unfortunately, the few principled ones have quit or been driven out, and Trump's fanatical base seems as unfazed by such failures as they are by their leader’s many indiscretions.

As in most recent elections, the 2020 outcome will hinge on swing voters, many of whom desire substantive, fundamental change.

Donald Trump offered an illusion of that but has only come through for the very rich. A progressive Democrat could do well by not only promising real change but by delivering it right during the campaign. Here's how: One presidential hopeful, Congressman Eric Swalwell, intends to staff his cabinet with some Republicans which seems to echo what Abraham Lincoln did when he formed “a team of rivals.” But the situation then was quite different from today. Lincoln’s Republican Party was new and the rivals he chose had formerly been De-

mocrats or Whigs who came together to form a new political entity. Although it had its challenges, his was the right call for a time when wide-based support was needed to hold the Union together during the nation’s greatest crisis, the Civil War. Recent attempts to include members of the opposing party in presidential cabinets have not gone as well and neither has the tactic of inviting someone on the opposite end of one’s own party's spectrum to be a running mate.

John McCain and Sarah Palin are classic examples. Most candidates today don't even announce their VP choice until after their nomination is secure.

So why not try the polar opposite?

As of this writing, 20 prominent Democrats have announced a presidential run of a total of 229 Dems who have filed according to Ballotpedia, with many coming from the “progressive” or more liberal wing of the party. But what if a frontrunner were to announce her or his intention to invite others who share a similar political philosophy to join a future cabinet or become a running mate?

I'm not talking about doing that later in the race after the primary/caucus/convention process or even after the election. I'm suggesting doing it now.

For example, my personal favorite candidate is Senator Elizabeth Warren. How brilliant it

would be for her to say now that for key positions in her administration she’ll invite someone like a current opponent, pro-environmental Governor Jay Inslee, to head the Department of the Interior or the EPA to launch a serious battle against climate change.

Bernie Sanders might lead Health and Human Services to better implement the Affordable Care Act and work towards Medicare for All. Tulsi Gabbard could head up Veteran’s Affairs. Kamala Harris would be a fine Attorney General, and Eric Swalwell or Pete Buttigieg might run Defense or State. The two Johns…

Delaney and Hickenlooper might be tapped for the “money” cabinet positions.

These and others could be a VP choice, and almost all of the current Democratic presidential hopefuls could have a spot in her administration.

Of course, such a strategy might work for any candidate. Not only does it avoid the “circular firing squad” about which Barack Obama recently quipped, but those who realize now that the odds are too long for them to make it to the top of the pile could drop their individual bids and become part of a powerful campaign team. Such a squad would be a high-relief contrast to a Trump administration that’s been riddled with incompetence, strife and controversy.

I thought I’d try out this idea on a presidential candidate and got that chance on April 17 when I volunteered for the Elizabeth Warren rally in Salt Lake City. We volunteers met her afterward, and I briefly shared this concept. She responded, “What a great idea!” which I hope was more than just a throw-away line in a press-the-flesh moment.

The Democrats need bold ideas, and running as a “Team of Allies” might help one of them…all of them, really…displace our national embarrassment and hit the ground running with a crew that’s ready to resurrect the best policies discarded in recent years and implement new ones to save our country from the fate of other world powers throughout history that have endured roughly 250 years before collapse. If past is prologue, our time is about up unless we reinvent ourselves.

An audacious presidential campaign and administration would also help the U.S. claim leadership in the world critical for addressing overarching global problems such as preserving a planetary environment that supports human life. A team of only the best people will be required to pull that off. I hope someone has the vision to get one rolling. ◆ Jim Catano is a retired sales and marketing executive who's writing a screenplay on what it will take for his grandkids to inherit a livable world.

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Graham Hancock, the Indiana Jones of journalists, will be in Southern Utah this month to discuss his new book, AMERICA BEFORE: The Key to Earth’s Lost Civilization (St. Martin’s Press) in which he explores the prehistory of the Americas and showcases evidence of a long-lost ancient civilisation which began during the Ice Age in the (misnamed) ‘New World,’ and then spread around the globe, leaving its traces in ancient monuments such as the Egyptian pyramids and Stonehenge, and in the genetic makeup of peoples living as far away as Australia. Hancock's research takes readers on a series of journeys and encounters with the scientists responsible for the compelling discoveries that are allowing a new view of our past to emerge. In the process, from the Mississippi Valley to the Amazon rainforest, he finds that ancient 'New World' cultures share a legacy of advanced scientific knowledge and sophisticated spiritual beliefs with supposedly unconnected 'Old World' cultures. Hancock follows the clues to t h e i r source in the devastated heartland of the lost civilisation.

Here is a taste of the story presented in AMERICA BEFORE: The Key to Earth’s Lost Civilization. And yes, in the book Hancock answers the questions posed at the end of this story.

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ADVENTURES

America’s ancient earthworks

What the prehistoric earth mounds and myths of North America have in common with Egypt’s pyramids— and, together, the bigger story they tell

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n one of our research trips across the U.S., my wife Santha and I drove the whole length of North America’s Mississippi Valley from Louisiana to Ohio, investigating and photographing ancient mounds and earthworks built by Native Americans long before the “New World” was “discovered” by Columbus.

On the fourth day of our journey, having explored Poverty Point and Emerald Mound in Louisiana, and the Winterville Mounds in Mississippi, we reached Moundville in Alabama where I found myself plunged most unexpectedly into a series of ancient Egyptian déjà vu moments as I read the literature at the site and in the museum.

It seemed that a dedicated team of archaeologists and anthropologists had “cracked the code” of Moundville’s iconography and symbolism and had arrived at a clear view of the form of religion practiced here. Just as in ancient Egypt, it was a religion that sought to penetrate the mysteries of death, and just as in ancient Egypt it was focused on the Milky Way, known as “the path of souls” and on the constellation of Orion—seen by the peoples of the Mississippi Valley as a great hand in the sky with an eye-like portal in its palm through which the souls of the deceased must pass in order to begin their journey along the Milky Way. My curiosity was piqued. Despite turning up thousands of miles apart in supposedly entirely unconnected cultures with no contact whatsoever, there were some key symbols and complex ideas here that appeared to have been shared in both the ancient Nile Valley and the ancient Mississippi Valley.

I decided to dig deeper.

Orion, the ‘leap’ and the portal How was travel to the Sky World achieved in the Native American afterlife journey? Anthropologist George Lankford draws on his vast store of knowledge of the ethnography surrounding this subject when he tells us that in order to attain the realm of the dead, it was believed in the Mississippi Valley that the soul of the deceased must: ...make a terrifying leap. The realm of the dead... can only be reached by walking the Path of Souls, the Milky Way, across the night sky. To get to the path, however, one must leave the earth-disk and enter the celestial realm. The portal that is appointed for the free-soul at death is to be seen on the edge of the Path of Souls. It is a constellation in the shape of a hand, and the portal is in its palm.

As I had discovered in Moundville, this Native American “Hand” constellation is none

Orion’s Belt and Nebula Right: An example of the moundville ‘ Hand -and Eye”motif

other than the constellation that we know as Orion, with the three prominent belt stars forming the wrist. Beneath these stars, identified as part of Orion’s sword by the Greeks, is a bright sky-object known as Messier 42, or the Orion Nebula. In the “hand-and-eye” motif this nebula is represented by the ‘eye’—better understood as ‘a hole in the sky, a portal,’ through which the free-soul must pass in order to reach the realm of the dead.

In ancient Egypt, the constellation of Orion, located prominently on the west bank of the Milky Way, was seen as the celestial figure of the God Osiris, Lord of the Realm of the Dead,

Orion: seen by the peoples of the Mississippi Valley as a great hand in the sky with an eye-like portal in its palm through which the souls of the deceased must pass in order to begin their journey along the Milky Way. and the funerary texts explicitly and repeatedly urge the soul to ascend to the sky and unite itself with Orion. A few examples: You shall reach the sky as Orion.

May a stairway to the Netherworld be set up for you in the place where Orion is. I have gone

upon the ladder with my foot on Orion.

The Netherworld has grasped your hand at the place where Orion is.

May Orion give me his hand.

Since the shaft emanates from the so-called King’s Chamber of the Great Pyramid, within meters of an empty granite sarcophagus, it’s therefore difficult to disagree with what is now the prevailing scholarly opinion concerning its purpose—namely that it must have been designed to serve as a portal, a “star-shaft,” through which the soul of the deceased could ascend to Orion and thence begin its navigation of the Duat.

The intention, confirmed in architecture by the star-shaft of the Great Pyramid, is unmistakable. Moreover, although ladders and stairs are among the ‘means of ascent’ suggested to the soul in the ancient Egyptian funerary texts, they are by no means the only ones. Particularly close to the Native American notion of a ‘leap’ for the portal is Utterance 478 of the Pyramid Texts (the oldest religious writings in the world), line 980 in which the deceased states: I leap up to the sky into the presence of the god.

Likewise in Utterance 467, lines 890-891, we read: Someone flies up. I fly up from you, O men; I am not for the earth, I am for the sky.

Such references and numerous other examples that could be cited leave little room for misinterpretation. As with the Native Americans, so, too, with the ancient Egyptians—a ‘leap’ by one means or another from the earthplane to Orion was an essential stage in the afterlife journey, followed by the passage of the soul through a portal in the sky.

The Pyramid Texts again: Portal of the Abyss, I have come to you; let this be opened to me.

The doors of the sky are opened for you, the

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doors of the starry sky are thrown open for you.

The doors of iron which are in the starry sky are thrown open for me, and I go through them.

Open the gates which are in the Abyss.

The aperture of the sky-window is open to you.

The celestial portal to the horizon is open to you.

I am he who opened a door in the sky.

The door of the sky at the horizon opens to you.

“The Orion Nebula,” clarifies Susan Brind Morrow in a new study of the Pyramid Texts, “is in the door of the sky.”

And in case there is any remaining doubt, the celestial address of this portal through which the deceased must pass in order to enter the Duat Netherworld is also repeated on multiple occasions in the Pyramid Texts, for example: The Duat had grasped your hand at the place where Orion is. And, as we’ve seen: May a stairway to the Netherworld be set up for you in the place where Orion is.

The brain smasher The ancient Egyptian Netherworld—the Duat—is depicted in vignettes and tomb paintings as an utterly eerie parallel universe which is at once a starry “otherworld” and a strange physical domain with narrow passageways and darkened galleries and chambers populated by fiends and terrors. There are entities whose work is ‘to hack souls in pieces.’ There are serpents of enormous size, serpents with legs and feet, serpents with multiple heads, serpents with wings. There are serpents that breathe fire and that are depicted as flooding corridors with fire. There are fire-pits where souls are roasted, in some cases head down.

There are torture blocks. There are gods

AMERICA’S ANCIENT EARTHWORKS

armed with knives who will kill inadequately prepared souls. And one particularly curious vignette shows: A goddess standing upright with her hands stretched out to the top of the head of a man who is kneeling before her, and is cutting open his head with a hatchet.

Looking at the scene I don’t think the goddess is trying to stop the kneeling man from bashing his own brains out. Quite the opposite—from the way her outstretched arms and hands are portrayed it seems to me she’s encouraging him to take that hatchet to his own head, or even perhaps exerting some kind of divine will or force to make him do it. What settles the matter, however, is that she is described in the surrounding hieroglyphs as “the demolish-

ing one who cuts the damned to pieces.”

The reason for my interest in this “brainsmashing” scene is that there are repeated references to a menacing female figure usually called the “brain-smasher” or the “brain-taker” in accounts of the Native American afterlife journey.

For example, scholar of religion Paul Radin reports that among the Winnebago: In the myth of the journey of the soul to the spirit land the ghost is not entirely a spirit until the old woman whom he meets brains him, thus, by destroying the seat of consciousness, depriving him of all corporeality and carnal desires. The ghost then becomes a spirit....

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There is in general something demoniac about the brain-catching guardian... In the eschatological conceptions of the Sauk and Fox Indians... the deceased perishes altogether if he is unable to save himself from the “brain-smasher.”

George Lankford gives an overview of such myths across North America and confirms the very widespread nature of the fearsome image of a “brain-smasher,” usually a woman whose task is to destroy memory (and humanity?) by removing or smashing the brain.

The Underwater Panther and the Great Sphinx Among the many challenges and obstacles encountered on the Native American Path of Souls, a monster, the Piasa or “Underwater Panther” is of special interest. In traditional Native American accounts it is described as having strong feline characteristics but also, sometimes, a human head.

Among surviving depictions of the Underwater Panther is a pottery figure that I was able to see for myself in the museum at Moundville.

Although the scale is completely different, I suggest that it bears more than a passing resemblance to the Great Sphinx of Giza. The Sphinx, of course, has a human head, not the head of a feline, but let’s keep in mind those traditions in which human-headed Piasas are described. Also possibly of relevance here is the evidence that the original prehistoric Sphinx, perhaps more than 12,000 years old, had the head, as well as the body, of a lion.

After suffering severe erosion over several millennia the leonine head was recut into human form during the early Dynastic period.

Last but not least, Native American traditions of the Underwater Panther speak of a time when ‘four Piasas existed, each associated with its own cardinal direction.’ Is it a coincidence that the Great Sphinx of Giza, with its strong family resemblance to the Underwater Panther, is an equinoctial marker, oriented precisely to one of the four cardinal directions to face the sun as it rises due east on the equinox?

Are all such parallels mere coincidences?

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ate Sunday night on March 24, the Wasatch Community Gardens’ Green Team Farm in downtown Salt Lake City suffered a catastrophic explosion and fire to the heart of their operation.

The core of the farm was made up of two 40ft. shipping containers which had been converted to house the team’s lockers, office, shop,

beat. They were back to work by Tuesday doing their best to make due without their key infrastructure.

In the meantime, the scene of the explosion remains a charred and chaotic mess, roped off with red caution tape as the team waits patiently for the go ahead for cleanup from the insurance company.

solar power center, produce prep and packaging, walk in cooler, seed vault and farm kitchen.

According to the investigation by the Salt Lake City Fire Department, it appears this “freak accident” most likely started due to the mini fridge in the farm kitchen shorting out and igniting the foam insulation.

This shipping container was both wellsealed and hyper-insulated, and without available oxygen, the fire slowly smoldered the thick insulation. It worked its way through the seed vault, then the walk-in cooler, building up gas and pressure. This effectively turned the structure into a 40-ft. pipe bomb, and once the fire finally reached a source of oxygen the container violently exploded, igniting the rest of the surrounding area.

The main hub of the farm is a complete loss, an ill-timed accident, for it is the busiest time of the farm season.

Fortunately, no people and few plants were harmed in the accident. While suffering some minor damage, the large greenhouse filled with nearly 25,000 plants for the annual Wasatch Community Gardens plant sale survived despite being only 25 feet from the explosion and being hit with airborne debris.

The Green Team Farm crew didn’t skip a

With our insurance claim looking to be a long and drawn out process, the Wasatch Community Gardens team is forging ahead with rebuilding the farm's infrastructure. They have been heartened by the sympathy and support received from the community: At the time of writing over $13,000 in donations have been made; and within 72 hours of the fire, two new shipping container offices were gifted by @myminicasa and delivered to provide secure storage for the rebuild as well as for a locker area and meeting space. The team is hustling to keep on track with preparations for the spring planting season and raising the 25,000 spring starts that will be available for sale at the Wasatch Community Gardens Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, May 11.

A great deal of organizational time and resources have been, and will continue to be, diverted to ensure that WCG and the Green Team Farm can rise from these ashes and come out stronger than ever. If you are able, please consider making a donation to WCG as they tackle this unexpected challenge at a very busy time of year for our organization. Thank you! ◆

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University of Utah students learn from composer Phillip Bimstein about the power of “radical quiet”

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n a chilly February afternoon, a crew of workmen yelled and their tools clanged at a worksite on the campus of the University of Utah. Heavy equipment beeped and roared. A saw screeched through concrete, or maybe metal.

Meanwhile, in a classroom next door to the raucous construction, on the other side of a row of frosted windows, a group of students sat in a circle of chairs with their hands in their laps, eyes closed. “Move from doing to being,” Phillip Bimstein told them in soft tones.

“Let go,” he said.

Bimstein continued to guide the students through a meditation session. He told them, “Breathe.” He asked them to feel into their bodies and release any tension they may find there. “Start at the top of your head,” he said.

“Release,” he said. Something outside crashed to the ground. A worker hollered. “Notice your tongue,” Bimstein said. “What feeling is there in your tongue?” He moved their focus down through their necks and shoulders, down to their abdomens, and down from there. “What about your, your backsi… What about your bum? How are you sitting? How does the chair feel?”

The students didn’t say a word. They sat. They

Bimstein, 72, is a Chicago native and former mayor of Springdale, Utah. He is also a composer, a daily meditator, and the former frontman of the New Wave band Phil ‘n the Blanks.

breathed. They felt what they were feeling.

“Let go of everything,” Bimstein said. “Every sound. Every thought. Every sense. For one minute: Just be.”

It was then that I noticed something: it was actually quiet. Inside the classroom, it was. Outside, the construction workers were still making all kinds of noise. But inside: That’s where the quiet was. The quiet was inside.

Classroom composer With his class “Radical Quiet,” a University of Utah honors college course, Bimstein is asking a group of curious young Millennial students— overachieving, stressed out, teched-out kids— to think deeply about the value and practice of silence. Mindfulness. In a world of constant noise and activity, they are learning slow and attentive living.

Bimstein, 72, is a Chicago native and former mayor of Springdale, Utah, “Gateway to Zion National Park.” He is also a composer, a daily meditator, and the former frontman of the New Wave band Phil ‘n the Blanks. He owns three cats and a new vanity license plate that reads “Meowist.” He has led similar mindfulness courses through the years—“Kindness,”“Opening the Mind’s Eye”—in an effort to help young people challenge the clamor of modernity.

Bimstein thinks of his classes as compositions every bit as intricate as, say, his “Brahma Viharas” symphony, a 2015 musical meditation

on Buddhist and Yogic virtues written for French horn and full orchestra. For “Radical Quiet,” he has enlisted a host of local artists, including experimental rock outfit Hoofless, radical clarinetist Katie Porter, and his longtime partner, yoga instructor Charlotte Bell.

Together, they and the students are mining the empty space that, like the universe’s invisible dark matter, makes up so much of life when you actually know where to look for it and how.

On a day that I visited his class, Bimstein was dressed in cerulean blue from head to foot, and, from beneath a shock of short white hair, rimmed by the beach-glass blue frames of his eyeglasses, his blue eyes shone brightly. Blue, however—that is to say morose, dour—is something that Bimstein is decidedly not. He burns with enthusiasm and vitality. Before class, he scrambled on hands and knees over a plateau of tables that were clustered together, to find a chair. Few of his students were able to match his youthful enthusiasm when he welcomed them each by name as they entered the classroom. When one student greeted him with “Good afternoon,” Bimstein responded, “It’s always morning for me. I prefer to think in terms of the morning.” Then he told the student about his practice, upon waking, of saluting the four cardinal directions and greeting the sun, whether or not it has risen. “I like the sound of that,” the student replied with a smile.

“Very mindful.”

The space between space When the time came to break the silence of meditation, the peel of Bimstein’s Tibetan hand chimes sang through the room like a bright light, and the students slowly reawakened.

Opening discussion, Bimstein reviewed the previously assigned homework: a podcast episode about the silence in the “off” beat that grounds the rhythms of the beating heart, of poetry, and the rising and falling of breath.

One student, Mark Draper, said the podcast had made him more aware of the spaces between his own actions. “I feel this compulsion to move from one step to the next all the time,” he said. “When I was making eggs for dinner the other night, I sensed the impulse when I turned the stove on, when I took the eggs from the fridge, and when I cracked them into the pan. Then I relaxed for 30 seconds into silence and I watched the impulse recede. That was really cool.”

Bimstein called on another student, Nichole Jermak. “As I’ve been telling people about this amazing course and what I’m learning in it, my friends keep asking me to teach them how to meditate,” she said. “I’m also learning the value

of every silent, empty moment in my day.”

“The world isn’t built for silence,” another student added.

Bimstein then challenged the class to consider the “luxury of silence.” “It’s something— and I think we have a responsibility to acknowledge this—that some people of lesser means may not have the freedom to enjoy.

Nevertheless, silence is available. Noise does not have the final word,” he said.

They discussed homework: a podcast episode about the silence in the “off” beat that grounds the rhythms of the beating heart, of poetry, and the rising and falling of breath.

At the students’ willing, the conversation turned to the power of silence to confront existential problems. One student talked about holding space in herself for both grief and gladness after recently losing a loved one. Another student said that he suffers from clinical anxiety. A number of heads nodded in understanding. He seemed to have struck a nerve.

“I’ve learned to be present with my anxiety in silence,” he said. “Just me and this anxious beast alone, together. He doesn’t scare me anymore.”

Bimstein said—seemingly not for the first time—that he is a college teacher, and not a licensed therapist. “But that being said, I’ll remind you,” he continued, “This course is about you. About you discovering your own ways to silence and quiet and their place in your lives.”

He looked around the circle of students, eye to eye. “Be quiet. Have your doubts. You don’t have to overcome them. In fact, it can actually be courageous not to,” he said.

An hour passed. When class broke for a 10minute break, Bimstein stepped out to find the day’s guest presenter, modern dancer Allison Shir, who would lead the students in an exercise in mindful movement. During the interim, some students pulled out their phones— they're forbidden during class—while others stood around talking. One female student confessed to another, “When I was in middle school, I never thought college would be anything like this.” ◆ Benjamin Bombard is a producer of RadioWest on KUER, a freelance writer, and an unrepentant peregrinator. He’s been meaning to meditate for decades

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And yet, even so, the field has primarily been dominated by white men in positions of leadership, whether they be leading the companies, writing the plays or directing the productions.

Since roughly 2015, the American theatre field at large has seen an impressive turnover of artistic leadership as many founders and long-time leaders are leaving their posts.

While things are improving for women and people of color, we have a long way to go. Data published in a recent American Theatre article reflects that in recent years the gender split of artistic leadership has gone from 74% cis* men and 23% cis women, with 3% transgender or gender non-conforming; to 58% cis men and 41% cis women with 1% transgender or gender non-conforming. In terms of race, artistic leadership has gone from 90% white and 10% people of color to 74% white and 26% people of color. These numbers at quick glance look like progress (and they are!), but when you dig a little deeper, you find that the larger the companies get, the less impressive the progress.

Here in Utah, our small (but tasty) piece of the theatrical pie is doing pretty well for itself.

Two of our largest professional theatre companies, Pioneer and Salt Lake Acting Company, are run by women; Plan-B Theatre is run by a person of color; Good Company Theatre in Ogden is run by two women of color. Let’s hear it for Utah!

Next season at Salt Lake Acting Company (its 49th) brings a line-up of all female directors, of which I am proud to be a part. SLAC has long been known for its progressive programming

BY SHANNON MUSGRAVE and overall liberal values. Even so, this particular milestone is a first. Upon its announcement, a male Facebook follower commented something to the effect of, “I guess the men should stay home this season,” which made me ponder the many seasons of many theatres that have had slates of all male directors. I doubt that stopped women from attending.

Having women in the director’s seat matters because the lens through which stories are being told has a profound effect on how the audience receives them. As Rebecca Gilman, playwright and artistic associate at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre wrote in a recent article for the Chicago Tribune, “…playwrights, directors, designers and actors shape the stories we tell in the theater and the stories we tell become the world we live in. If the stories of one group are hierarchized above those of another, that signals to the world that the rest of us are not nearly as important…”

I am incredibly proud to have spent so much of my career up to this point creating work with Salt Lake Acting Company, where women’s voices and perspectives are integral to every production and the work is all the better for it.

Next season’s plays take us on journeys far and wide—from 1890s Norway to present-day East Africa; from a 12-year-old discovering who she is to a pair of middle-aged couples looking to spice up their marriages. The stories are funny and engaging, and while they are each being told by a woman at the helm, make no mistake —men are still invited. ◆ Shannon Musgrave was Associate Artistic Director of Salt Lake Acting Company until last month, when she relocated to Pittsburgh. She holds her MA in Arts Management from American University. She loves cooking, plants, yoga, and looks forward to returning to Utah whenever possible to make theatre. *Cisgender, or cis, is a term for people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth.

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Eleven affordable ways to make your wedding better for the environment

BY KALEIGH STOCK

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eddings create waste. A lot of waste. According to Yale graduate and environmental law expert Kate Harrison, each wedding in the U.S. creates about 400 lbs. of waste and 63 tons of carbon dioxide. This means that with more than 2.2 million nuptials every year, nearly a billion lbs. of waste and 140 million tons of carbon are created annually by weddings in the U.S. alone. What can be done? A lot, actually. Let's look at some options.

1. The Invitations: Send “Save the Date” invites by email. For invitations, use recycled paper, and if possible vegetable ink. There is even recycled seed-embedded paper that can be planted and grown into

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small flower, herb or veggie gardens.

What a fun surprise for guests!

2. The Rings: If buying, buy “previously owned” (you can replace gems if needed), or buy from an ethical and sustainable shop. There are many options online for buying uniquely melted, reshaped and recycled rings.

Look for alternative gems that are all the rage today to replace diamonds.

Morganite, for example, can be a show-stopping stand-in that still has a diamond look.

The Registry: Thank the stars it's 2019 and no longer tacky to ask for what matters: Experiences always trump stuff,—that is, unless you really do still need towels, candlesticks and woks. Check out honeymoon registries like Honeyfund, or register for skydiving lessons, take an improv class or get a massage with your partner through sites like Vebo (your married life will thank you). Another great option: ask guests to donate to a green or any other charity of choice.

4. The Dress: Dresses from consignment shops or grandmothers are ideal, but living in the internet age there have never been so many options for finding used

dresses.

U t a h ’s o n l y bridal consignm e n t boutique, Utah Bridal Consignment is located at 2225 S 575 E, Ste. E2, right by TRAX. (UTAHBRIDALCONSIGNMENT.COM)

5. The Pre-Party: Non-gendered events are just as fun and more progressive than business as usual, and they give the wedding party more out-on-the-town options. Bar hopping, drag shows, and EDM shows are a few options always happening in Utah.

6. The Venue & Transport: Consider getting married outdoors. Not only do outdoor venues waste less energy, the natural beauty means you can save on decor. Hold the reception and wedding in one place to save on driving. Of course, carpools and shuttles are tops!

7. The Flowers: Be flexible, buy local. There are so many beautiful flowers in our own backyard. Talk to your florist and ask for fresh, local and seasonal flowers, or go

with a rustic look with local dried flowers.

Lastly, talk to your florist about avoiding foam in floral centerpieces. Beehive Floral (BeehiveFloralCo.com) and Wasatch Blooms (WasatchBlooms.com) are both committed to local and seasonal floral designs.

8. The Vendors: Have I said it enough times?

Go local and do some background research on the business’s sustainability practices. Once you have a great vendor, they will do the sustainable thinking for you. Nuff said! Utah Organic Weddings (UTAHORGANIC WEDDINGS. WEBS.COM) is a local wedding planning organization that will help you make sustainable decisions, and Millcreek Inn (5802 Millcreek Canyon Rd.) accommodates green wedding requests.

9. The Decor: Plan ahead and thrift away! A layer of biodegradable paint can do wonders for found items. An essential matter: Think about where all this “stuff” will end up after the event. Consider centerpieces that can also be given away as gifts to guests or used as home decor. Some people pleasers include potted plants such as succulents and chunks of crystal. Other sustainable gift options include donations to charity or edibles.

10. The Dinnerware: Thrift, borrow or rent.

Mason jars or mismatched glasses will give your wedding a fashionable rustic or eclectic look. If for some reason reusables are not an option, beautiful compostable plates made of bamboo, palm leaves or sugarcane are purchasable at greenpaperproducts.com.

11. The Send Off: Sparklers, balloons and glitter may be pretty, but they wreak havoc on the environment. Organic confetti made from flowers and herbs can be found in a variety of colors on Etsy and other shops, or if you're feeling extra ambitious, make your own with dried flowers and a hole punch. Now that the wedding is over, make sure that that any leftovers get taken home or donated. ◆ Kaleigh Stock is a soon-to-be bride who is implementing all the things described in this story.

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What does work look like through the eyes and ears of 5th and 6th graders? That is the basis for WORK: An Audio-Visual Exploration of Effortful Lives on display in the community art gallery at Mestizo Coffeehouse, 631 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City, this month. Led by art educator Megan Hallett of Framework Arts, students investigated the concept of work in all its forms. One can't help but reflect on the effort of one's own life when viewing the images and hearing the sounds captured by the students of Escalante Elementary in the Rose Park and West Pointe neighborhoods. Plus, you can get a great cup of coffee to go with the experience. Look for WORK in the Sharing Space of The City Library during Living Traditions this month, as well as a version in the UMOCA Art Truck over the summer. Work is presented with assistance from The City Library and with funding from the Salt Lake City Arts Council. Eugene Tachinni provided photography instruction and Christian Camargo from KRCL's Super Sounds produced the audio portion.

May 1: Make Mom a Gift Night @ Local Artisan Collective. 6-9p. Make cards, gift bags, bath bombs and body scrubs as Mother’s Day gifts. $30. LocalArtisanCollective.com May 2: Free Feline Fix @ Salt Lake County Animal Services. 7:30-9a. Get your cat spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped for free if you live in the county. Free. SLCO.org May 2: After #MeToo: A New Frontier @ Dorsey & Whitney. 6-7:30p. A conversation about men and women in schools, the workplace and home. Moderated by ABC4 evening anchor Emily Florez. $10.

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May 2: Bee Party: Field Work, Aligning Poetry and Science @ SLCPL. 7-8p. Join Utah Poet Laureate Katharine Coles and entomologist Diana Cox-Foster for bee-themed poetry and facts, along with a look at the library’s beehives. Free. SLCPL.org

May 3: Napoleon Dynamite 15th Anniversary @ East High School. 7:30-10p. A special screening followed by a Q&A with cast and crew. Proceeds support nonprofit Utah Film Center. $50-$150. UtahFilmCenter.org

May 4: Earth Day Market @ Publik Coffee Roasters. 12-6p. Support local artists, learn about Utah’s current environmental issues and contribute to the ongoing work of this nonprofit. Free. WildUtahProject.org

May 2-5: Building Man Festival @ The Jenkstar Ranch, Green River. Music (featuring Dirtwire), art, workshops, and more. Utah’s only 100% solar-powered sustainable living art and music festival. $99. Jenkstars.com

May 3-5: The Leonardo da Vinci Days @ The Leonardo. 10a-5p. 500th anniversary of the da Vinci’s death. There will be allages activities dedicated to the Renaissance artist, engineer and scientist. $9-$13. TheLeonardo.org

May 4: Cassy Joy Garcia in Conversation: Cook Once, Eat All Week @ Weller Book Works. 2-4p. Hear the best-selling author of Fed Fit discuss her new book. Free.

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May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: West View Teen Newsroom @ SLPL. 4:30-5:30p. Article writing program for teens to express their own opinions. Free. SLCPL.org

May 4: Festival Cinco De Mayo 2019 @ Gallivan Center. 11a-7p. Celebrate the Hispanic holiday with prizes, food, music.

Free. TheGallivanCenter.com

May 4: AARAMBH @ Eccles Theater. 6:30p.

Sonali Loomba & Nidhika Loomba will showcase an Indian Classical Dance called Kathak. Free. ArtSaltLake.org

CATALYSTMAGAZINE.NET 27 May 4-5: Wasatch Reptile Expo @ Utah State Fairpark. 10a-4p. Thousands of reptiles, amphibians, insects and more on display and for sale. $10. WasatchReptileExpo.com

May 8: Writing Circle Social @ Sierra Club.

6-8p. Discuss current issues and craft letters to newspaper editors and legislators.

Free. Utah.SierraClub.org

May 4, 11, 31: The Hive Market SLC @ Gateway, Trolley Square, 855 400 W. 128p, 11-3p, 5-10p. Local businesses, collectors and artisans sell products. Free.

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May 8: Equanimous @ Ecstatic Dance SLC. 6-10p. No shoes, no talking, no cameras...just dance! 15. EcstaticDance.org

May 5: 12 Minutes Max @ SLPL. 2-3p.

Original pieces by local artists, each 12 minutes or less. Free. SLCPL.org May 6: Yoga with the Sharks @ Living Planet Aquarium. 6-8p. Do yoga with sharks and Amanda B. Jones. $25-$30.

TheLivingPlanet.com May 7: Chicago 1968 Art Reception, Book Signing and Film Screening @ SLPL. 5-8p.

Editor Nile Southern signs books and at 7pm, Utah Film Center screens“The War At Home,”a chronicle of the Vietnam protests of the 60’s and 70’s. Free. SLCPL.org May 7: Rumi Poetry Club Meeting @ Anderson-Foothill Library. 7-8:30p. Recite and discuss poems from Rumi and other international spiritualists. Free. RumiPoetryClub.com

May 8: Red Rock Hot Club @ Gallivan Center. 7:30-9p. Part of the Excellence in the Community concert series. Free. ExcellenceConcerts.org May 9: KRCL Town Hall on the Green New Deal @ SLCPL, Marmalade Branch.

7-8p. Find out what's really in the proposal, its costs and benefits, and the politics of it all. To submit questions ahead of the panel, send them by email to radioactive@krcl.org.

May 9: Best Friends, Blooms and Brews @ T.F. Brewing. 6-9p. Flower arranging workshop with complimentary draught beer. Donations go to Best Friends Animal Society. 21+. $70. TFBrewing.com May 9-11: Heritage Festival 150th Anniversary @ Historic 25th St. 9-11a. Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad. Free. VisitOgden.com May 10: Autcon @ ScenicView Academy.

10a-9p. A convention for adults on the autism spectrum. Supports networking and highlights community resources. $25. SVAcademy.org

May 10: Dawnland (film) @ Urban Indian Center of SL. 6-8:30p. Documentary about stolen Native American children and cultural resilience. Postfilm Q&A and panel. Free. UICSL.org

May 10: “As One” Golden Spike Play @ Promontory Summit. 12:30-1p. Musical production and reenactment of the 1869 driving of the Golden Spike. Free.

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May 10-11: Utah’s Cannabis Convention @ Utah State Fairpark. 8a-7p. Educational workshops about the cannabis industry. $21-62. UtahCann.com May 11: Wasatch Community Gardens Plant Sale @ Rowland Hall Middle School.

8a-1p. 30,000 plants! Purchases help fund WCG. Free. WasatchGardens.org

May 11: Astronomy Day @ South Physics Observatory. 1-11p. Solar observation and demos during the day and stargazing at night. Free. Observatory.astro.utah.edu

May 11: CHaRM @ Yalecrest. 9a-1p. (Collection of Hard to Recycle Materials) Recycle batteries, cell phones, etc.—items that don’t go into the blue bin. Free.

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May 11: CHOIR! CHOIR! SLC! @ Mindful Yoga Collective. 1-2:30p. Special ‘60s sing-a-long with live band. No experience needed, just come and have fun!

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May 11: SLC Black Dems Caucus Meeting @ SLPL. 10a-11:30p.Talk about issues related to Black Democrats. Free. SLCountyDems.com

May 11: How-To @ Glendale Branch. 23p. Make succulent planters you can take home. Free. SLCPL.org

May 11: The Tragedy of King Richard the Second @ Broadway Cinemas. 12-3p.

Live broadcast from the Almeida Theatre in London of William Shakespeare’s Richard II. $20. SaltLakeFilmSociety.org

May 11: Teen Zine Team @ SLPL. 2-4p.

Zine-making workshop for teens. Free.

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28 CATALYSTMAGAZINE.NET May, 2019 May 15: Union Pacific (film) @ Rose Wagner. 7p. Celebrate the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad with Spike 150. Post-film discussion with James D’Arc. Free. UtahFilmCenter.org

May 18: 1000 Lights Water Lantern Festival @ Lindon Marina. 5:30-9:30p. Thousands of lights illuminate Utah Lake at sunset. Enjoy food, music, entertainment. $30. 1000Lights.com

May 16: River Walk: Field Work, Aligning Poetry and Science @ Day-Riverside Branch. 6-7p. Walk along the Jordan River w/ Jordan River Commission project manager Brian Tonetti & Utah Poet Laureate Paisley Rekdal. Free. SLCPL.org

May 18: Ritecare of Utah Benefit Concert @ SL Masonic Temple. 7-9p. An evening of music by Dee-Dee Darby-Duffin, Trenton McKean and Camille Van Wagoner.

Proceeds support no-cost speech, language and reading services for local children. $15. RiteCareUtah.org

May 16: Tomato Growing Tips & Tricks @ Grateful Tomato Garden. 6-8p. Plant tomatoes and have tomato-growing questions answered. $20. WasatchGardens.org May 16: 300 Plates Fundraiser & Exhibition @ Art Access. 6-9p. A kaleidoscope of artwork with food, drinks and entertainment. Hundreds of art pieces created by over 160 local artists to be sold. $75.

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May 18 Rose Park Festival @ Rose Park Elementary, 10a-4p. Yearly celebration with food, music and vendors. (1105 West 1000 North). And did you know… The neighborhood was named ‘Rose Park’ after the street layout was made to resemble a rose when seen from the air. Shortly after World War II, Alan E Brockbank constructed about 150 sturdy brick homes in the area of 800 North and 1200 West, and many streets bear the names of rose varieties (American Beauty, Briarcliff, Sonata, etc). Today Rose Park is the city’s next trendy neighborhood. That little starter home that sold new in 1948 for $10,000 is going for $250K now, almost a 25% increase in seven years and still a relative bargain in Salt Lake City today. Treelined streets and well-maintained sidewalks make a nice backdrop to a vibrant community that values diversity. (The intersection rose was painted on American Beauty drive last spring. Designs had been submitted by neighbors and the winning design was blocked out by two local artists. More than 40 adults and kids showed up to paint the pavement.)

May 11: Kilby Court 20th Anniversary Block Party @ Kilby Court. 3-10p. Death Cab for Cutie and The National Parks with food trucks, craft beer, art installations. $40/$100. KilbyCourt.com May 11: Mural Fest @ Commonwealth Room. 5-10p. A community celebration of 10 new public art pieces being added to South Salt Lake. Free. SSLarts.org May 11: 007th Annual Wags to Wishes Gala @ Union Event Center. 6-10p. A night with shelter pets, silent & live auctions, an open bar, live music, doggie runway show. $150-$175. UtahHumane.org May 11: The Progressive Comedy Tour @ RYE. 6-11p. Enjoy a night of stand-up and activism with Graham Elwood and Ron Placone. $15. RYEslc.com May 11: Dee-Dee Darby Duffin @ Viridian Center. 7-9p. Part of the Excellence in the Community concert series. Free. ExcellenceConcerts.org May 11-12: A Collection of Beauties @ Clubhouse SLC. 4p, 7p. Municipal Dance

Co. presents an original ballet production accompanied by the recorded music of Matteo. $12.

MunicipalBallet.com May 12, 26: Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women+ Committee @ 423 W 800 S, STE A103. 3-5p. Monitor, research and organize around the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women in the Intermountain West and Southwest regions. Free. Pandos.org May 13: Jam in the Box @ Regent Street Black Box. 7p. Doc Lloyd Miller and his band play jazz. Bring an instrument or come to listen. Free. NowPlayingUtah.com

May 16: Community Block Party & Awards Ceremony @ Rico Cocina Y Tequila Bar. 6-9p. ACLU of Utah thanks members, friends, and supporters with a party and award ceremony. Free. Action.ACLU.org May 16: Girl Child @ SL Arts Academy. 7p.

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by Karin Fenn in collaboration with Emily Haygeman, Ai Fujii Nelson, Corinne Penka and Eileen Rojas. $15. SLArts.org May 16-19: Great Salt Lake Bird Festival @ George S. & Dolores Dore’ Eccles Wildlife Education Center. 5a-9p. Activities for the whole family, including workshops and tours. $25+. DavisCountyUtah.gov May 17-19: Living Traditions Festival @ Library Square. 5-7p. Multicultural foods, performing artists and craft vendors.

Free. LivingTraditionsFestival.com May 17: Utah Pride Spectacular @ Union Event Center. 6-9:30p. Kick-off Utah Pride days with a remembrance of Stonewall. $150. UtahPrideCenter.com

May 19: The Head and the Heart by NOVA @ Libby Gardner Hall. 3-5:30p.

Contrast cerebral and emotive pieces by Bach, Chine, Mendelssohn and Ligeti. $20. NovaSLC.org May 19: Help Us Bloom Garden Party @ 1021 Southfork Dr. 4-6:30p. Annual garden party and silent auction to benefit KidsEat! Foundation. Proceeds feed hungry kids in the community. $50-$320.

KidsEatUtah.org May 22: Needtobreathe @ Eccles Theatre. 7p. Band plays songs from every era. $35-$75. EcclesTheaterSLC.com May 23: Derek Hough Live @ Eccles Theatre. 8p. Diverse dance show with ballroom, tap, salsa, hip-hop and more. $45-$85. EcclesTheaterSLC.com May 24: The Sound Bath with Tarek Weber @ Synchronicities. 7-8p. Bring your own mat or pillow. $15. Synchronicities111.com May 25: Higher Vibrations @ Ember. 1-7p.

Spiritual, healing and networking fair featuring local artisans, healers, psychics.

Free. MoonKissedEvents.com May 25: Zine Club with Grid Zine @ SLCPL. 2-4p. Learn about zinemaking while working on your own. Free.

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May 17: Hope and Healing Gala @ Publik Space. 6:30-10:30p. Support Rape Recovery Center services at this annual fundraiser. $75. RapeRecoveryCenter.org May 18: Budget Container Gardening @ Grateful Tomato Garden. 10a-12. Discover ways to source inexpensive containers for growing vegetables. $20.

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May 14: Heading Home (film) @ The City Library. 7p. The improbable story of Israel’s national baseball team making it to the World Baseball Classic. Free. UtahFilmCenter.org

May 18: Rose Park Festival @ Rose Park Elementary. 10a-4p. Community festival featuring local vendors, entertainment, food. Free. RoseParkFestival.com

May 15: Zoo Brew - Red Pandas @ Hogle Zoo. 6:30-9:30p. Toast to red pandas with a beer, wine or wild soda at sunset. Proceeds go toward conservation. 21+. $19.

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May 18: Fix-It Clinic @ SLC. 12-3p. Work side-by-side with an experienced repair coach to learn to repair your own broken electronics. Free. UtahRecyclingAlliance.org

May 21: Rafiki (film) @ SLCPL. 7p. A Kenyan love story, banned due to its positive portrayal of LGBTQ romance.

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May 28: Before Stonewall (film) @ SLCPL. 7p. A history of the gay and lesbian community before the Stonewall riots in 1969. Free. UtahFilmCenter.org May 26: Surprise Special Guest @ Ecstatic Dance. 11a3p. Possibly the most well known artist to ever play Ecstatic Dance. $15. EcstaticDance.org May 27: Get in the Hot Seat! @ Sacred Energy Empowerment Center. 6-7p. Learn about Transformational Processing. $11. EmilySpirit.com May 28: Creative Writing Basics @ CWC. 6-8p. Learn the basics, discuss story ideas and write! $30. SLCC.edu May 29: Joe McQueen @ Gallivan Center. 7:30-9p. Part of the Excellence in the Community concert series. Free.

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A part of Impact Hub’s “Impact Politics” series. Free. HubSaltLake.com May 31: Ready to Hatch Annual Garden Party @ Tracy Aviary. Site birds and enjoy local food and drinks, live music and silent auction. $100. TracyAviary.org Jun 1: Air Pollution Harms Reproductive Health @ Natural History Museum of Utah. 9a-9p. A conference for the scientific community on the effects of poor air and environmental quality pertaining to all aspects of reproductive health. $30. CampionFund.org Jun 1: Storytelling for Grown-ups @ Mindful Yoga Collective. 12-5p. Practice the craft of telling true stories. $115. TheBeeSLC.org Jun 8: Heart & Soul Music Stroll @ 1530 E 2700 S. 3-8p.

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lived on the Big Island of Hawaii in 1990.

During that year a longtime yoga teacher based in Seattle, Aadil Palkhivala, frequented the Big Island to teach workshops.

I was fortunate to get to work with him a number of times.

One of his workshops was held in a venue that usually accommodated tumbling and wrestling, so the floor was covered with massive gym mats of the type I hadn’t seen since grade school. Aadil took the opportunity to have us all practice jumping across the floor in Chaturanga Dandasana, the ubiquitous pushup position that peppers so many flow-class sequences. If we crashed, we’d be falling on a nice, soft surface, making the process a lot less risky and a lot more fun.

I knew I would need to be as unfettered as possible for the Chaturanga “race,” so I pulled off my hoodie, wadded it up and tossed it against the wall. Aadil abruptly stopped explaining what we were about to do and reprimanded me for so carelessly tossing my sweatshirt aside. “You’re a teacher,” he said. “You need to set an example for your students.

When you carelessly toss your sweatshirt around you’re showing them that carelessness is okay.”

I picked up my hoodie, folded it neatly and set it carefully against the wall. “That’s much better!” he said. Since then I have treated my clothing and yoga props—and now pretty much everything else in my daily life—with more mindful care.

While I have sometimes chuckled at the memory of Aadil’s admonition, I actually took it quite seriously, and still do. If yoga practice doesn’t inspire me to move through my life with mindfulness, respect and care, then it’s not really working.

I’m very grateful for Aadil’s wake-up call.

While I was a little embarrassed at the time to be called out on something I thought was trivial, it made an impression that has changed the way I live in the world.

Practicing, teaching and living sustainably Recently a friend told me about a teacher training she observed at the studio where she teaches. After their session, the trainees stuffed the blankets, bolsters and blocks they’d been using haphazardly into the shelves where they’re stored. My friend asked the teacher trainer if she

could make the trainees aware of the importance of storing their props neatly so that the studio would be set up for the next teacher. The teacher trainer shrugged it off, saying, “They’re focused on their practice, not on being neat!” My friend replied, “But that is the practice.”

She’s right. Many yoga practitioners endeavor to live sustainably. This includes not only being aware of what and how much we consume, but also whether we act responsibly in the context of our community. When we live carelessly, in a very real sense, we are ignoring the foundations of yoga.

Ahimsa (non-harming) is the first of the ethical precepts of yoga, the yamas, which are the first of the eight limbs of yoga. Ahimsa is the cornerstone of yoga practice. We all live in community, with those with whom we interact in the present, and with those who will come after. Our actions have consequences.

When we leave a yoga studio—or by extension, our planet—in disarray, we are essentially expecting someone else to clean up the mess we’ve made.

I doubt that most teacher trainers encourage their students to be careless in their instructions, demonstrations and physical assists.

The same holds true with how we treat our physical surroundings and the tools we use for teaching and living. This is just as important as learning about poses, and will likely have a more far-reaching impact on whether they simply become pose instructors or evolve someday into yoga teachers.

I learned a whole lot from Aadil back in my Hawaii days. But by far, the most important thing he taught was the importance of modeling what you want your students to learn— walking your talk. A teacher in the yoga tradition is not just a person who can talk you through a killer sequence; a yoga teacher is a person who is walking a path that leads in the direction of wisdom, kindness, respect, compassion, authenticity and peace of mind. The care with which you fold your hoodie, store your yoga props, assist your yoga students, care for your studio or living space, treat your family and friends, and nurture the planet we live on paves the path to peace. ◆ Charlotte Bell has been practicing yoga since 1982.

She is the author of several yoga-related books and founder of Mindful Yoga Collective in Salt Lake City.

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DINING Coffee Garden DA 801.355.3425, 900 E. 900 S. and 254 S. Main, SLC. High-end espresso, delectable pastries & desserts. Great places to people watch. M-Thur 6a-11p; Fri 6a-12p, Sat 7a-12p, Sun 7a-11p. Wifi.

Oasis Cafe DA 11/19

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.OASISC AFESLC.COM

HEALTH & BODYWORK ACUPUNCTURE Alethea Healing Acupuncture5/19

801.988.5898, 2180 E 4500 S, Ste 210L, Holladay. Acupuncture, Cupping, Moxibustion, Nutrition, and Lifestyle guidance. Discover your AHA moment. Find balance from acute/chronic pains; respiratory, digestion, metabolism, and hormonal imbalances; stress, anxiety, insomnia, and more. Private setting. Sliding scale rates. Bulk Packages. $25 ACU HAPPY HOUR M-F 2-5PM. www.ALETHEAHEALINGACUPUNCTURE.COM

Harmony Wellness Acupuncture11/19

801-573-2282. 4055 S. 700 E., SLC. Offering the best in holistic medicine using Japanese no-pain technique acupuncture and herbal formulas. Our Western culture is very stressful.

Acupuncture can harmonize your body, mind and spirit. Specializing in integrative sports medicine, infertility, and women’s health. Contact: Linda Machol MSTCM, L.Ac. WWW.HARMONYACUPUNCTUREWELLNESS.COM HARMONYAWC@GMAIL.COM

Keith Stevens Acupuncture 3/20 801.255.7016, 209.617.7379 (c). Dr.

Keith Stevens, OMD, now located at 870 E. 9400 South, Ste. 110 (South Park Medical Complex). 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

SLC Qi Community Acupuncture 12/19

801.521.3337, 242 S. 400 E. Suite B, SLC. Affordable Acupuncture! Sliding scale rates ($20-40). 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.

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Wasatch Community Acupuncture12/19

801.364.9272, 470 E. 3900 S., Ste 103, SLC. Effective, low-cost relief for pain, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, and many other ailments. $15-$40 sliding scale (you decide), plus $15 intake fee for first visit. We're a nonprofit acupuncture clinic located in the heart of the Salt Lake valley.

Open seven days a week.

INFO@WASATCHACUPUNTURE.ORG WWW.WASATCH ACUPUNCTURE . ORG

APOTHECARY Natural Law Apothecary 12/19

801.613.2128. 619 S. 600 W. Salt Lake's premier 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

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AYURVEDA Maria Radloff, AWC, E-RYT5006/19

480.600.3765. SLC. Ayurveda is the art of longevity and health. Maria specializes in ayurvedic healing using food choices, lifestyle & routines, herbs and yoga practices. She offers personal ayurvedic consults for preventive health and healing, corporate wellness packages, public workshops and educational events.

WWW.MARIYURVEDA.COM

ENERGY HEALING Reconnective Healing6/19

801.386.6420. 1399 S. 700 E., SLC. I immerse you into a comprehensive spectrum of energy, light and information; which allows us to entirely transcend complex energy-healing "techniques" and brings about dramatic, often instantaneous, lifelong healings and life transformations. RH heals on the physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental bodies.

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Kristen Dalzen, LMT 12/19

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

SoulPathmaking w/ Lucia BC, PC, LMT, Spiritual Counselor, Healer, Oracle 9/19

801.631.8915. 40+ years experience tending the Soul. Individual sessions; counseling, bodywork, soul art-making. SoulCollage® Circle Mondays; Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 3. SoulCollage® gatherings with friends–birthdays, baby-welcoming, weddings, funerals.

LUCIAWGARDNER @HOTMAIL .COM. WWW.S OUL PATHMAKER . COM

INSTRUCTION “Energy Codes” Certified Master Trainer, Kathleen A. Bratcher, LMT6/19

801.879.6924. 1174 E Graystone Way, St. 13, SLC. Embodiment exercises, meditations and principles from Dr. Sue Morter’s book, The Energy Codes, #1 L.A. Times Bestseller. Awaken health potential—grounded in energy medicine, neurobiology, and quantum physics—through EC teachings & exercises. Classes & private sessions available. Community on Facebook at Energy Codes Utah.

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MASSAGE

Agua Alma Aquatic Bodywork 5/19 801.891.5695. Mary Cain, LMT, YA

500, MS Psychology. Relax in a warm

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pool supported by floats, explore the transformative balancing potential of water massage, likened to Watsu.

Enjoy table massage using Transformational Neuromuscular technique, hot stones, Reiki and Yoga. We will find the right bodywork blend to meet your specific needs. Wellness coaching, excellent references. www.FROMSOURCETOSOURCE.COM

ment practices.

DANA@DANALEVYYOGA.COM www.DANALEVYYOGA.COM

Healing Mountain Massage School 12/19 801.355.6300, 363 S. 500 E., Ste. 210, SLC. (enter off 500 E.).A www.HEALINGMOUNTAINSPA.COM4/19

Main Street, SLC. A non-profit continually striving to bring community together through film.

WWW.UTAHFILMCENTER.ORG 11/19

M.D. PHYSICIANS Todd Mangum, MD, Web of Life Wellness Center 801.531.8340, 34 S. 500 E., #103,

LEGAL ASSISTANCE Schumann Law, Penniann J. Schumann, J.D., LL.M 3/20 DA

SLC. Integrative Family Practitioner utilizing functional medicine for treatment of conditions such as: fatigue, fibro-myalgia, digestion, adrenals, hormones, and more. Dr. Mangum recommends diet, supplementation, HRT and other natural remedies in promoting a health-conscious lifestyle.

WWW.WEBOFLIFEWC.COM, THEPEOPLE@WEBOFLIFEWC.COM 2/19

NUTRITION Terri Underwood RD, MS, CD, IFMCP 8/19

801-831-6967. Registered Dietitian/Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. Food-based, individualized diet plans, high-quality nutrition supplements, and counseling. Digestion, Diabetes, Vegans, Cardio-Metabolic, Autoimmune, Cancer, Cognitive Decline, Food Intolerance, Fatigue, Weight Loss, Thyroid, Chronic Health Problems, Preventive Health.

TERI@SUSTAINABLEDIETS.COM

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION Leighann Shelton, GCFP, CR, CPT, LMT

303.726.6667, 466 S. 500 E., SLC. Helping athletes, dancers, musicians, children and people of all types with chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, arthritis, injuries & stress. Leighann's 7 years of education make her the only practitioner in Utah certified in Feldenkrais®, Rolfing® Structural Integration and Pilates. Providing comprehensive care for lasting results.

WWW.LEIGHANNSHELTON.COM 8/19

MISCELLANEOUS ENTERTAINMENT Utah Film Center 801.746.7000, 122

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 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

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Guild for Structural Integration 8/19

801.696.1169 The Guild exists to train and educate students of all diversities with respect and inclusivity. We uphold our values above all through integrity and tradition in alignment with the teachings of Dr. Ida P. Rolf.

Hosting local workshops and trainings in the Rolf Method of Structural Integration. 150 S. 600 E. Ste 1A. SLC. ROLFGUILD.ORG DA

SPACE FOR RENT Space available at Center for Transpersonal Therapy 3/20

Open Hand Bodywork DA

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

YOGA THERAPY Dana Levy, C-IAYT, M.A. 4/20 419.309.1190. A Certified Yoga Thera-

TRAVEL Machu Picchu, Peru 6/19

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

pist (C-IAYT), Dana works through the body, supporting clients with a variety of issues to develop greater awareness of patterns, more effective coping skills, and improved health using not only tools of yoga and meditation, but also modern somatic and embodi-

801.721.2779. Group or individual spiritual journeys or tours with Shaman KUCHO. Accomodations available. Contact: Nick Stark, NICHOLASSTARK@COMCAST.NET, WWW.MACHUPICCHUTRAVELCENTER.COM

VOICE COACH Stacey Cole 12/19

801.808.9249. Voice training for singing, speaking, and accent modification. Individual and group sessions with Stacey Cole, licensed speechlanguage pathologist and Fitzmaurice Voicework® teacher. Holistic approach. Free the breath, body and voice. Check out singing workhops and drop-in choirs in the “events” section of WWW.VOICECOACHSLC.COM

WEALTH MANAGEMENT Harrington Wealth Services DA 2/19

801.871.0840 (O), 801.673.1294, 8899 S. 700 E., Ste. 225, Sandy, UT 84070.

Robert Harrington, Wealth Advisor.

ROBERT.HARRINGTON@LPL.COM WWW.H ARRINGTON 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 6/19

MARTIAL ARTS Red Lotus School of Movement 12/19

801.355.6375, 740 S. 300 W., SLC. Established in 1994 by Sifu Jerry Gardner and Jean LaSarre Gardner. Traditionalstyle 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

Taijiquan Instruction w/ Kayo Robertson08/19

435.563.8272. Skillful response to pressure, tension and stress is a perennial human need. Tai Chi practice offers solution to this need. Principled in nonresistance, nature and unity, Tai Chi cultivates body, heart, mind and spirit.

Senior student of Benjamin Lo, 40 years experience, seeks a few sincere students. BEARRIVERTAICHI@HOTMAIL.COM

MEDITATION PRACTICES Rumi Teachings 5/19

Good poetry enriches our culture and nourishes our soul. Rumi Poetry Club (founded in 2007) celebrates spiritual poetry of Rumi and other masters as a form of meditation. Free meetings first Tuesday (7p) of month at Ander-

son-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 E., SLC. WWW.RUMIPOETRYCLUB.COM

work. Over 20 years experience.

NICHOLASSTARK@COMCAST.NET

YOGA INSTRUCTORS Mindful Yoga: Charlotte Bell DA 1/19

Suzanne Wagner DA 1/20

801.355.2617. E-RYT-500 & Iyengar certified. Cultivate strength, vitality, 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 12/19

801.521.9642. 926 S. 900 E., SLC. Yoga is for Every Body. 80 public classes are available weekly, in addition to many special workshops and trainings. Experience relaxing yin, restorative yoga and meditation, or energizing power and Ashtanga yoga, and everything in-between.

Yoga Soul teacher trainings and immersions are available as well.

WWW.CENTEREDCITYYOGA.COM

Mountain Yoga—Sandy 3/19

801.501.YOGA [9642], 9343 S. 1300 E., SLC. Offering a variety of Hot and Not hot yoga classes for the past 13 years. The Mountain Yoga System is comprised of 5 Elemental Classes EARTH-FIRE-WIND-FLOW-WATER varying in heat, duration, intensity and sequence. The 5 classes work together, offering a balanced and sustainable yoga practice.

WWW.MOUNTAINYOGASANDY.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

SPIRITUAL COUNSELING Reverend Connie Hillenbrand, B.Msc.

801.883.9508. Ordained Metaphysical Minister/Metaphysical Practitioner. Affiliated with International Metaphysical Ministries/ Member of Professional Worldwide Metaphysical Association.

Services I offer are Spiritual Counseling/ Spiritual Healing, Weddings, Baptisms, Funerals and other ceremonies. 5/19

PSYCHIC/TAROT READINGS Nick Stark 6/19

801.721.2779. Ogden Canyon.

Shamanic energy healings/ clearings/ readings/offerings/transformative

707.354.1019. An inspirational speaker and healer, she also teaches Numerology, Palmistry, Tarot and Channeling. WWW.S UZ WAGNER . COM

PSYCHOTHERAPY & PERSONAL GROWTH HYPNOSIS Rise Up Hypnotherapy 10/19

808.755.5224. SLC. Jennifer Van Gorp, QHHT. Past life hypnosis that is truly empowering. Allows the client to realize that they hold the key to every lock they've carried with them - and provides the clarity to unlock it. Oneon-one and group sessions available.

RISEUPHYPNOSIS@GMAIL.COM WWW.RISEUPHYPNOSIS.COM

THERAPY/COUNSELING Cynthia Kimberlin-Flanders, LPC 10/19

801.231.5916. 1399 S. 700 E., Ste. 15, SLC. Feeling out of sorts? Tell your story in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Over 20 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.

Healing Pathways Therapy Center 2/19

435.248.2089. Clinical Director: Kristan Warnick, CMHC. 4665 S. 900 E. #150.

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

Mountain Lotus Counseling4/20

801.524.0560. Theresa Holleran, LCSW & Sean Patrick McPeak, CSW. Learn yourself. Transform. Depth psychotherapy and transformational services for individuals, relation-ships, groups and communities.

WWW.MOUNTAINLOTUSCOUNSELING.COM

Natalie Herndon, PhD, CMHC 7/19

801.657.3330. 9071 S. 1300 W, Suite 100, West Jordan. 15+ years experience specializing in Jungian, Analytical, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Are you seeking to more deeply understand yourself, your relationships, and why you struggle with certain thoughts and feelings? Call today for an appointment and let's begin.

NatalieHerndon@HopeCanHelp.net WWW.HOPECANHELP.NET

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YOLO FOMO

BY DENNIS HINKAMP

t’s forbidden-fruit-Genesis- Tweet. Who knows? Whether it is level tempting to write about 2020 or 2024 there may never be politics because that is where a White House as entertaining and all the easy jokes are. On the retort-prone as this one. Or, Twitother hand there isn’t much ter might die a slow death similar room for new satire because every to MySpace and Google Hangcrazy punch line/setup you could outs. But enough about politics, think of probably is actually hap- you also have direct access to pening somewhere. That some- every thought and accomplishwhere is likely on Twitter, the deep ment of athletes and celebrities. web or the comments sections of Of course you can also find any online publication. I will leave wicked smart people on Twitter, that to the late night but facts and science are so comedy shows that I boring. Facts and sciused to love, but now ence are also scary so avoid because whatI’m torn between ever they have to say FOMO and YOLO. I’d is redundant to what n really like to change the I have already read world but you only live Wombatovisio earlier in the day. once and who wants This trend has to miss out on the also taken most of waning days of the the sting and fun out of the letters internal combustion engine? to editor section of our daily Because of our obsession for newspapers. All your cleverness is FOMOYOLO we have created a probably going to sound old whole subspecies of humans within 48 hours. In the good old known as “influencers.” I have only days you had to really think recently become aware that this is through a letter to the editor be- an actual nonfictional non-parody cause you didn’t want to waste thing. These are people, usually time, paper and a stamp. Now just beautiful people, who actually about anything goes, short of make money by getting people to death threats. (Note that real look at their Instagram photos. I stamps now have topped the 50- guess if you are going to have a cent mark and you no longer can smart phone glued to your face all find one you can lick.) day, you might as well try to make I mainly blame the FOMO (fear money on it. I’m not quite ready of missing out) and YOLO (you for that but I do love creating only live once) bumper sticker some Internet snark that gets uptrends for twisting our minds into wards of 12 likes and an occaEscher-like double-back thought sional share. These will probably loops. I admit it has gotten to me. be old jokes by the time you read I feel pathologically compelled to them. Here you go, feel free to check social media every minute retweet. for fear that I might miss the greatBumpstock, worst music festival est wombat video ever. Did you ever, glad it was finally banned this know that wombats have pouches week. just like kangaroos? Did you know Life is electric; it doesn't work they really love bouncing around without positive and negative conon Australian couches? I wasn’t nections; just don't cross the wires or wasting time; I learned something. it will short out.

Because according to convenMondays: the place where exutional wisdom I only live once, I berance goes to die. ◆ also really need to post a snarky Dennis Hinkamp, for better or worse, retort to the President’s every uses his real name on the Internet.

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R E S O U R C E DIREC TORY Turiya’s Gifts8/19 DA

Stephen Proskauer, MD, Integrative Psychiatry 10/19

801.631.8426. Ambassador Plaza, 150 S. 600 E., Ste. 3B, 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

SHAMANIC PRACTICE Sarah Sifers, Ph.D., LCSW 3/ 20 801.531.8051.

ssifers514@aol.com. Shamanic Counseling.

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

SPIRITUAL ALIGNMENT Kathleen J. Moroz, DSW, LCSW 8/19 801.440.0527. You

may be feeling unsettled and dispirited by the winds of change that are buffeting humanity and the planet. With professional wisdom and humor, Kathleen can help you align with spirit to utilize these energies and achieve your soul’s purpose.

Call/Email for a consultation. KATHLEENJMOROZ@XMISSION.COM

RETAIL line goes here APPAREL, GIFTS & TREASURES Blue Boutique 10/19DA

801.487.1807, 1383 S. 2100 E., SLC. Shopping Made Sexy since 1987. WWW.BLUEB OUTIQUE. COM

Dancing Cranes Imports DA8/19

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801-355-6300 ext. 1 Open Everyday 9 - 9pm

healingmountain.edu 363 S. 500 E. Suite 210, SLC, UT 84102

801.486.1129, 673 E. Simpson Ave., SLC. Jewelry, clothing, incense, ethnic art, pottery, candles, chimes and much more! Visit Café Solstice for lunch, too.

WWW.D ANCING C RANES I M PORTS . COM

Golden Braid Books DA 11/19

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

iconoCLAD—We Sell Your Previously Rocked Stuff & You Keep 50% 3/20 801.833.2272. 414 E. 300 S., SLC. New and previously rocked (aka, consigned) men’s and women’s fashion, summer festival gear and locally made jewelry, clothing, crafts and decor. M-Sat 11a-9p, Sun 1p-6p. Follow us on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter @iconoCLAD to see new inventory before someone beats you to it!

WWW.I CONO CLAD. COM

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

HEALTH & WELLNESS Dave’s Health & Nutrition 7/19

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.D AV ES H EALTH . COM

SPIRITUAL PRACTICE line goes here ORGANIZATIONS Inner Light Center Spiritual Community 801.919.4742,

4408 S. 500 E., SLC. An interspiritual sanctuary that goes beyond religion into mystical realms.

Sunday Celebration: 10am. WWW.T HE I NNER L IGHTC EN TER . ORG 4/20

Urgyen Samten Ling Gonpa Tibetan Buddhist Temple 801.328.4629, 40 N. 800

W., SLC. Urgyen Samten Ling Gonpa offers an open environment for the study, contemplation, and practice of Tibetan Buddhist teachings. W W W.U RGYEN S AMTEN L ING . ORG 12/19

INSTRUCTION Lower Lights School of Wisdom 8/19 801.859.7131.

Lower Lights is a community that supports human awakening coupled with passionate engagement in the world. We approach the journey of becoming through ancient and modern teachings including mindfulness, Western developmental psychology and the world’s wisdom traditions.

Offerings include community gatherings, workshops and retreats.

LOWERLIGHTSSLC.ORG. INFO@LOWERLIGHTSSLC.ORG

Two Arrows Zen Center 3/19DA

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 day-long intensives—Day of Zen—and telecourses. WWW.T WO A R ROWS Z EN . ORG

SPIRITUAL MEDICINE Sacred Heart Kambo 8/19 801.347.4425. Bringing the Heart of the Jungle to you. Kambo is a natural medicine that helps to integrate mind, body and soul, helps with pain, detox, resets the nervous system, inflammation, and more. The call of the frog is not for everyone, call for a free consultation. www.S ACRED H EART K AMBO. COM

METAPHORS FOR THE MONTH

Shift happens...now!

MAY 2019, a time to spring into action

BY SUZANNE WAGNER Osho Zen Tarot: Completion, Playfulness, No-thingness Medicine Cards: Turkey, Bear, Eagle Mayan Oracle: Caban, Universal Movement, Adventures Quest Ancient Egyptian Tarot: Tower, Hanged Man, 6 of Disks Aleister Crowley Deck: Ace of Cups, Swiftness, Prince of Disks Healing Earth Tarot: Fool, The Moon, Nine of Wands Words of Truth: No Movement, Sexuality, Powerless

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uch is shifting and many patterns are completing this month. A better flow is attempting to manifest.

Astrologically, Pluto and Saturn went retrograde at the end of last month, giving us a chance to review and reflect upon our projected path and decide if we are actually going in the correct direction for the expression of our authentic self. Or are we just going through the motions?

These big retrogrades remind us that we are not quite ready for the big shift that is coming in January 2020. But now we have a chance to clear more out and redefine your purpose.

While this month’s retrogrades may make you unsure as to where to go, it will be clear what you need to let go of. And that is the first step towards healthier expression for your life. Sometimes

doorways do not open until you let go of something. Only then does the universe present the next possibility.

Jupiter is also retrograde, giving you another chance to decide what you believe. After all, you likely won’t move forward into a new place if you don’t believe you can achieve that thing.

The three Medicine Cards illustrate the awakening process of humanity this month. The Bear, Turkey, and Eagle are powerful totems that are coming together for a greater purpose. The introspectiveness of the Bear has awakened a moral fortitude that has the power to shift the negative patterns into potentials. The Turkey has offered itself up as a sacrifice for the greater good of all. There is a resurgence of self-less-ness and a desire to give back and to give to those in the greatest need. And the Eagle has soared into the minds of many, giving us an overview and far-sightedness that is essential because so much has been murky and difficult to see.

The Eagle intends to open eyes on a global scale. We can see the impact that denial and fear has had in this world. And concern and love for this beautiful planet is overcoming the negative energies that were in control.

This surge of energy is challenging the old world and the old ways of doing things.

After two-plus years in the stagnant waters of the astrological ocean, a wind stirs the sails of your ship, generating much needed movement.

The winds of positive change are beginning to blow—not a huge gust but a constant flow that gives hope and renews the spirit.

The larger global mind is being reset. This new mindset is still

We all have a wild and wooly adventure coming but this month there is a playfulness in the mood and tone. defining its purpose and direction.

It is not functioning at the highest frequency but it is strong enough to move us towards a new potential. Power and momentum will come later.

The earth has given up a lot to call humanity to this moral and conscious awakening. We are beginning to see into the bigger connection that we have to all things. We are seeing beyond our narrow needs and convenience and into a broader global sense of how we all impact each other. Humanity is recognizing that we love

and want all of the animals and planets. We want to leave a wondrous world for our children’s children. And now we know that it is up to all of us to shift our perspective into a broader place of love and acceptance. It begins by letting go of hatred and resentment.

It begins when we recognize that all things in this world deserve to live and thrive.

We are beginning to clean up our mess. And some big players are jumping in to help with money and ideas. This will be a long journey. We are finding how to come together with constructive ideas.

The blocked energy is finally shifting into hope and we are finally getting some traction. You can feel the force of good moving through the chaos. Caring is finally outweighing fear. Concern is pushing back against hate.

We all have a wild and wooly adventure coming but this month there is a playfulness in the mood and tone.

How do you want to contribute to this new world? First, get excited! Second, see the possibilities.

You are a part of one of the greatest global consciousness shifts in humanity.

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May 2019 A monthly compendium of random wisdom for the natural world and beyond COMPILED BY Greta deJong, Diane Olson and Anna Zumwalt May 1 Average temps: high: 67ºF; low: 45ºF; 27% chance of precipitation (average 1.7”). Sunrise 6:26am, sunset 8:23pm.

May 2 We're all about planting lots of sweet alyssum— hardy in Utah's hot sun and cool falls. Besides smelling heavenly, it attracts “good” bugs (the ones that eat the “bad” bugs).

May 3 Can you identify the herbs in your yard or neighborhood? Common plants you might see: mints (including lemon balm and catnip), sage, feverfew, Jupiter's beard, dandelion, dock, chicory, violets, comfrey, clover.

May 4 NEW MOON 4:45pm. Combine yesterday's herb hunt with today's Kentucky Derby and the “shop local” ethic: Make mint juleps with mint from your (or your neighbor's) garden and some local bourbon (try Sugar House Distillery, Outlaw Distillery or High West).

May 5 Climate Awareness Week begins. This year's theme is “Cool the Climate—Compost!,” recognizing the connection between soil health and climate. In composting, carbon captured by plants from the atmosphere is returned to the soil. Compost also adds nutrients to the soil, provides drought resistance and improves texture.

May 6 Gas-powered machines add to our valley’s growing summer ozone pollution problem. If you've got a little lawn, go retro: Get a manual lawnmower.

Bigger lawn? Go

electric. Advantages over gas: lighter-weight (no gas tank), quieter, no need for replacing spark plugs, and fume-free! Same goes for electric trimmers and mulchers.

May 7 Grasshopper eggs are hatching.

Control them as they emerge. (Do not be swayed by their cuteness; those 1/4-in. nymphs have voracious appetites!) You might try the slow-acting but longterm effective protozoan Nosema locustae, a natural grasshopper pathogen.

May 8 If you haven't already, fish out your bike from the basement or garage and make sure it's in good running condition.

For a tuneup, take it to a bike shop or check the SLC Bike Collective for DIY assistance.

May 9 Make space for an altar or shrine—on a shelf, mantel, window sill or table—and pick an intention that will guide your choice of objects: an ode to spring, homage to the past, a call to your muse.

May 10 Make your garden more wildlife-friendly with a birdbath, pond or butterfly puddling area; trees or shrubs that produce berries, nectar, foliage, twigs and nuts or fruit; and some pollinator-friendly plants, of course.

May 11 Tips for reducing e-waste: Don’t fall prey to unnecessary upgrades. If an item is still working, clear your data and sell the device online. Or donate (check out (recyclingforcharities.com). Last resort: Bring to a Utah Recycling Alliance CHaRM (Collection of Hard to Recycle Materials). One is happening today (see calendar).

May 12 The U.S. House of Representatives now includes 25 mothers of school-age children (21 Democrats and four Republicans).

May 13 Utah Bike Week, National Bike to Work Week and Utah Bike Month begins. (It's not cheating to bike and take mass transit to get to work. Buses and light rail can accommodate your wheels.) Check out cyclingutah.com/ for events.

May 14 Mmm, brains. Praying mantises don’t bite the heads off just their mates; they also feast on hummingbird brains. The gawky green predators lurk on hummingbird feeders, snatch their quick-fluttering prey and then burrow in through the eye sockets to get the good stuff.

May 15 Putting away the winterwear? A cedar-lined closet (kits available at hardware stores) or cedar chest is best for moth-free storage. Or make sachets of cedar chips. Standard-issue mothballs contain a neurotoxin (1,4-dichlorobenzine); avoid them.

May 16 Great Salt Lake is part of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network, providing food and rest for millions of migrating birds each spring. Go see them! GreatSaltLakeBirdFest.com, May 16-19.

May 17 Planting 1.2 trillion new trees on the planet could capture a decade's worth of CO2. Let’s start here! Visit TreeUtah.org for ways to help.

May 18 FULL MOON - May 18, 3:11pm.

May 19 Endangered Species Day. As of 2016, Utah had 42 species— 21 endangered species and 21 threatened species—listed

under the federal Endangered Species Act (17 animals and 25 plants). Tiny Hawaii is most at risk, with over 500 species.

May 20 Last fall, in Rocky Mountain National Park, a biological science technician found and planted a quart-sized pile of seed-laden bear scat. This spring about 1,200 berry bush seedlings emergedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;mostly Oregon grape, with about a third chokecherry.

May 21 Do the Dutch reach: If you drive in areas where there are bicyclists, acquire the habit of opening your car door with your right hand. This will cause you to swivel and, thus, see if a cyclist is headed your way.

May 22 Refuse unneeded paper receipts, especially ones printed on thermal paper; they contain the hormone-disrupting chemical BPA. (Test for BPA by scratching the receipt; if a dark line appears, bingo.)

May 23 Need a tool but don't need to own it? Rent it. Home Depot rents all manner of equipment and power tools. They also sell used tools. Very ecological.

May 24 Fun experiment: Before grocery shopping, look at what's in your cupboard, fridge and freezer and figure out what you can make with that.

May 25 As you thin your summer wardrobe, remember that only about 15% of unwanted clothing is recycled in the U.S. Help increase that number by holding or participating in a clothing exchange, or donate your duds to a resale shop or thrift store.

May 26 How to tell a butterfly from a moth: If wings at rest are

perpendicular to the ground, and the body is smooth and slender, it's a butterfly. Horizontally positioned wings on a fat, fuzzy body? That's a moth.

May 27 Garden in the early morning, late afternoon and evening, avoiding sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. if possible.

May 28 Ticks of the Rocky Mountain Region do not carry Lyme disease but they do carry other diseases. Practice prevention when hiking by wearing long pants and tucking them into your socks. Tuck your shirt in, too.

If you are bit, look here: utahpests.usu.edu/ May 29 Goji berries, a modernday superfood, grow well in the SLC area, as Chinese immigrants working on the Transcontinental Railroad proved 150 years ago. Add some leaves from this fast-growing shrub to your green smoothiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re even more nutritious than the berries!

May 30 The U.S. Civil War resulted in massive carnage: 620,000 men were killedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;out of a national population of 31 million. (At our current population, that would equal a toll of 6.2 million.)

May 31 Why do worms show up on your sidewalk when it rains?

Theories abound, but no one really knows.

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