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enced by Mary-Wynne Ashford, and included in her text Enough Blood Shed: 101 Solutions to Violence, Terror and War. In crime-riddled city teeming with corruption and violence, there seemed to be few options to cease the criminal behaviors. Mockus propelled positive change and resolution with a little levity. His efforts often involved large-scale spectacles that verged on the edge of political performance art: flashmobs, press conferences in water fountains, and walking the streets dressed as in superhero garb as “Supercitizen”. To reduce dangerous driving, Mockus replaced traffic attendants with hired hundreds
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Chimera Theatre is turning the Pavilion Theatre into a political three-ring circus act. Mockus is a colorful rendering of a true story about a politician with some quirky and clever ideas about bringing change to a city plagued with crime and crooked cops. The title character is a magical figure with a sleight of hand, who has an uncanny influence on the mayor by speaking in playful riddles that proves to be imaginative and inspirational. Upon first glimpse of Mockus, director Andrew Cooper was struck by the potential for clowning and physical comedy within the show. A dancer, as well as a performer, Andrew Cooper relishes in bringing acrobatics, aerial arts, music and dance to the Kamloops stage. The show promises to be a visual magical feast for the senses, with a powerful message at it’s core. “Arts have curative powers—and problem solving abilities” Andrew said. The man behind Mockus is a well-known figure in Kamloops. George M. Johnson, an awardwinning playwright, is also a professor and Chair of the English and Modern Language Department at Thompson Rivers University. He first heard of the decidedly wacky actions of Columbian politician Antanas Mockus during a speaking campus at TRU. The mayor of Bogotá was refer-
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Chimera Theatre presents Mockus – continued from front after the preview performance on Wednesday, February 8, and an opening night gala will be hosted on Thursday, February 9. Tickets can be purchased through the Kamloops Live! Box Office at 1025 Lorne Street, by calling 250-374-LIVE (5483), or online at www.kamloopslive.ca. For more information, refer to the website chimeratheatre.com/ mockus. Alicia Ashcroft, freelance
Life is Sacred documentary Leah Turner racing on the outdoor oval at Dawson Creek at the BC Long Track Championships.
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Tribute to Olympian Jessica Hewitt this weekend The Kamloops Long Blades (KLB) had a very successful meet at the BC Long Track Championship held in Dawson Creek last weekend. In addition to finishing third overall in the club standings, there were numerous individual medals and personal bests. Leah Turner (silver – T2T11 girls), Martina Antifay (bronze- T2T13 girls) and Cameron Thomas (bronzeT2T12 boys) all qualified for the Canadian Age Class Long Track Championship, which will be held in Edmonton on February 4 and 5. Other medal winners included Isaiah Jessie Uribe (bronze – T2T14 boys), Sylvie Lloyd (gold – senior women) Kris Pynten (gold – senior men), Jodi Roberts (silver – women’s masters), Tyler Roberts (sil-
ver – men’s masters). Yolaine Kampman was 7th in the Junior women’s category. In the L2T9 boy’s category, Adam Turner won gold, while Rebecca Thomas and Evangeline Kampman won gold and bronze respectively in the L2T10 girls division. Caleb Van der Merwe was first in FunD 8 boys with Anderson Kampman taking 3rd spot. Jared Roberts was first in FunD 7 boys and Kayleigh Roberts was first in the 5 year-old Active Start girls. Yael Van der Merwe was second in 5 yearold Active start girls while sister Abigail was first in the 4 yearold Active Start girls category. This weekend at McArthur Island, January 28 and 29, KLB will be hosting the Train
to Train Western Circuit #2 Short Track Speedtacular Competition, being sponsored by Viasport and Fraser Financial. The best 9 to 15 year-old girls and boys from across BC and Alberta will be attending. On Saturday, January 28, the 6th Annual Coyote Cup will be hosted by KLB for skaters 3 to 12 years old. Also, on Saturday, January 28, there will be a tribute to Kamloops’ Olympian Jessica Hewitt. There will be an unveiling of a commemorative plaque honouring Jessica’s accomplishments and contributions. The ceremony will take place at 5:00 pm on the Olympic rink concourse. Admission to all events is free and all are welcome. Come see some fantastic speed skating.
The Comedy Of Errors – two times the fun! Western Canada Theatre welcomes the New Year with hearty laughs to fill the cold night air with The Comedy of Errors, William Shakespeare’s craziest comedy, running from January 26 to February 4 at Sagebrush Theatre. Fun and hi-jinks are in the cards when two sets of long-lost twins arrive in the same city, to the hilarious confusion of all. Slapstick, magic, and spontaneous songs make this Comedy of Errors two-times the fun. Adapted and directed by former WCT Artistic Director Daryl Cloran, The Comedy of Errors is set at the turn of last century on a Vaudevillean Island. So, the five
In the run-up to the production of Mockus there will be a showing of a great documentary (in Spanish, with English subtitles) called Life is Sacred about Antanus Mockus’s Green Party bid for President in Colombia that was foiled by corruption. This is a story about a fearless politician and his devoted followers. With an army of young people hoping for change, he uses mimes, pencils, flashmobs and superhero costumes to attack the corruption and violence in Colombia. A young woman falls in love with the movement, but to change a society penetrated by illegality, turns out to be much more difficult than she ever anticipated. The film relates directly to the peace accord recently signed and Colombian President Santos receiving the Nobel Prize last month. The film will be shown at 7:00 pm on Saturday, February 4 in the Clock Tower at TRU. Admission is free. There will be an informal post-film discussion, with Mockus playwright George M. Johnson.
actors, in addition to playing all the roles with designer; Jonathan Lewis, as sound designer; lightning fast changes, also sing, dance, and Nick Wallace as magic consultant; and WCT perform magic. Just try to keep up. regulars Tracey Powers as choreographer; Western Canada Theatre is happy to wel- Melissa Thomas as fight director; Heather come Anand Rajaram, Jamie Robinson, and Cant as assistant director, Skylar Nakazawa Ella Simon to their debuts with WCT. And as stage manager; Christine Leroux as assisWCT audiences will recognize some favou- tant stage manager, and Madison Henry as rite faces, too: Andrew Cownden and Tess apprentice stage manager. Degenstein. On the creative side is also a So, step up, step up to the best show in mix of debuts and favourites: Daryl Cloran’s town: The Comedy of Errors, January 26 to second return this season as director; Drew February 4, at Sagebrush Theatre. Tickets Facey as set and costume Designer; Louise at Kamloops Live! Box Office: www.kamGuinand, in her debut with WCT, as lighting loopslive.com or 250-374-5483.
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Kohen, 3 and Lyla, 1 enjoy visiting the Kamloops Museum and Archives with mom Nicole Porteous. They spend most of their time unplugged and this is just one of many places the family enjoys. If you have never been to the museum you must go as it is fabulous. The Museum currently presents, Morris Lum Re: Recording Chinese Histories, a new project featuring Mississauga b ased artist, Morris Lum. Along with photographs produced from the archives and mural-sized prints of Chinese cultural sites, the exhibition includes objects, texts and new donations in the collection. This exhibit has been so popular that it is being held over until February 2.
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The Tourism Kamloops Hospitality Awards have arrived! Need an opportunity to nominate for your fellow hospitality ambassadors who continuously serve up customer service excellence with a side of awesomeness? That’s exactly what Tourism Kamloops is up to! These awards highlight and honour the best of the best on the front lines providing exceptional customer service when welcoming and engaging with visitors to our city and inspiring repeat visitation. Tourism Kamloops has teamed up with the Kamloops BlazOrganizers Angela Frye and Carlin Bolt (right) speak at the Kamloops Women’s March ers Hockey Organization to on Washington on Saturday, January 21. The March began outside City Hall and kick off a super fun, homecontinued down to Riverside Park. This all inclusive and non-violent event’s purpose grown awards program that was to show the incoming U.S. administration that the rights of all matter. Visit the you’ll want to be a part of! Canadian Women’s March website canadianwomenmarch.ca for more information. Four awards categories for nominations include: Most Valuable Player in Food and Beverage, Accommodation Service Captain, Attraction The TNRD Library System has joined the The library aims to create enthusiasm Services Leader and Top Read for 15 challenge. To celebrate Family for reading in people of all ages and they Scorer in Tourism Services. Literacy Day, libraries across Canada are encourage friendly competition between A must-attend event for reaching out to encourage everyone to read communities, businesses, or public ser- your whole team - nomifor 15 minutes on Friday, January 27. The vices to help spread the word about the nees, finalists and winners goal is to promote the importance of literacy challenge and the importance of reading. will be recognized at an in the community, and to win the coveted title Participation is easy. After you finish entertaining reception at the of most “readerly” community in Canada! reading your chosen material for 15 min- Parkside Lounge at SandLiteracy skills are put into practice utes, let the library know. You can use the man Centre on February 19. daily — reading grocery lists, Facebook hashtag #Readfor15TNRD on Facebook Nominations can be subnewsfeeds, newspapers, traffic signs, or Twitter, or email the library at ques- mitted at www.tourismkamaps, and even restaurant menus. Flexing tions@tnrd.ca. You can also stop by your mloops.com/hospitalityyour reading muscles has been proven to local TNRD library for a Great Read In awards until January 27. reduce stress, and improve memory, focus program. All participants will be entered and concentration. It’s fun, too! in a draw for a gift card from Chapters.
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Kamloops Library presents Canadian born author Kim Fu who will read from her award winning novel For Today I am a Boy as well as her poetry collection How Festive the Ambulance, Wednesday, February 1, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at 100 - 465 Victoria St. To register, please contact the library at 250-372-5145 or email questions@tnrd.ca
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Inauguration day blues and turtleneck tears Lately, when I hear the news, I just turn away, just turn it off. Some days I simply can’t bear the soundbites. Not just American news either, the whole state of the world seems so bleak. If I’m driving at the top of the hour and the news comes on the radio, I’ve gotten in the habit of switching over to the CD option, which happens to be Kanye West’s The College Dropout. Bear in mind, this was his first album, so this is his pre-Kardashian, pre-Taylor Swift speech interrupting, pre-Donald Trump meeting Kanye. College Dropout has grown on me, and I must admit, Jesus Walks gets me all kinds of jacked up. Instead of absorbing grim global updates, I catch myself rapping (badly, but with great enthusiasm) “God show me the way cause the devil’s tryin’ to break me down.” Whatever your religious or spiritual ilk is, we can all acknowledge that in storytelling, there is a battle between good and evil, there are villains and heroes. The Rebel Alliance versus Galactic Empire, Harry Potter versus Voldemort, Katniss Everdeen versus the Capitol, you get my drift. There is a struggle, a journey, and battle to overcome. In the time of tremendous unrest and upset, where do we go for comfort? How do we, when smothered by helplessness, crushed under the weight of global travesties that threaten civil rights, move forward? How do we rise as a community and oppose unjust leaders and social ills? Well, first…let’s march. Let’s gather together, seeking solidarity in the church of community spirit. The Women’s March on Washington—Kamloops joined the hundreds of marches held around the world. Approximately 500 peaceful protesters met outside City Hall; women,
to spew this kind of vile Then again, it’s more than seeing men and children bearing signs demanding betrhetoric. the comments, but knowing that ter from government. A Angela Frye, one of those opinions are out there. It’s moment of silence took the Kamloops march too easy to turn off the news, hide place at 10am, as was the organizers, described under the covers and pray for what? standard set by Gloria the gathering as a way of A miracle? An asteroid? Or perhaps Steinem for the gathering “finding a way to move something simpler, just some peace forward.” We spoke on of mind; knowing that mother earth in Washington DC. inauguration day, and and all inhabitants have a fighting Several speakers set PERFECTLY discussed how much we chance of safety, equality and lonthe tone with messages FABULOUS were trying not to get gevity? of hope and activism. Alicia Ashcroft Barbara Nederpel, Presisucked into the newsI can’t create global solutions alone, dent of Kamloops and feed, maintaining a sense but I want to stand tall amongst a District Labour Council for the BC of knowledge of current events and collective that leads with dignity, Federation of Labour, Charlene while grappling to some semblance compassion and acceptance. Social Eden, Agency Coordinator for the and happiness and mental health. unrest is not a new concept, fear and Kamloops Sexual Assault CounselI got caught in the vortex, and baby, persecution is an old story, but a story ling Centre, Nancy Bepple, Can- it’s a deep, dark black hole. There’s just as old is of undying, unwaverdidate for NDP Kamloops-South the news, there’s propaganda and ing, defiant, militant bouts of love. Thompson, Amy Baskin from the then there’s the most insidious place Let love be our safe place. It’s not a ASK Wellness Society and LGBTQ of all--the comments section. To destination, it is buried in our choicrepresentative Taylor captivated the those criticizing the “liberal snow- es—how we take care of ourselves, crowd with passionate, informative, flakes”, it’s a shame you feel that others and our environment. action-based speeches about medi- way. Why protest Trump in Canada? As Jesus Walks attests, (and cal care, employment, reproductive How could we not? We stood in let me be the first to say, I can’t rights, poverty, childcare, and basic solidarity with those marching in the believe I’m quoting Kanye West) human rights. Oh, and love, there United States; second, the conversa- when we are trying to find our was a lot of talk about love. tion was about human rights in BC, way, when the devil—in whatever I for one, sobbed throughout. Canada as well as America. incarnation he presents himself Holding my friend Harmony’s Education is everything, people. as—is trying to break us down, hand during the moment of silence, Come Sunday night, my newsfeed we need to remain steadfast, comunrestrained tears rolling down my was so riddled with harsh, misguided munity minded, and diligent in our cheeks, soaking my throat and col- ignorant criticisms about feminists love for one another. lective salty moisture in my turtle- and the peaceful protests that I shut “The only thing that I pray is that neck. Following the anxiety from my phone off. my feet don’t fail me now.” the day before, being amongst hundreds of likeminded individuals was a life-affirming breath of fresh air. There are many organizations and events around the community, which This isn’t about Obama or Hillary, this is about human decency and are currently looking for volunteers. Chamber Musicians of Kamloops is looking for some core volunteers never, ever, ever losing touch with that. It’s a frightening time, and it for their performances through the year. Volunteers will help set up and staggers me when people reject that take down for special events and performances, and operate a video sysnotion. A rude, misogynistic, homo- tem/camera for the performances. They should be organized and physiphobic, Islamophobic, fear-monger- cally fit, people friendly and have a good attitude. All ages are welcome, ing, climate change denier holds the but volunteers younger than 19 need to volunteer with a responsible highest place of power in a powerful adult. For more information, please call 250-377-8714. Visit www.volunteerkamloops.org or call 250-372-8313 for many other country. It scares me because it sets a standard, it tells others that it’s okay volunteer opportunities.
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A mother was taking a shower when her two year old son came into the bathroom and wrapped himself toilet paper. SuperinBowl 2017Although - Feb. 5he made a mess, he looked adorable, so she ran for her camera and took a few shots. They for fun,made prizesand & a potluck lunch! came out so well that sheCome hadout copies included one with each of Please bring something for the lunch table. their Christmas cards. Days later, a relative called about the picture, laughing Come early for best seats. Please sign up for the potluck. hysterically, and suggesting that she take a closer look. Puzzled, the mother at 1:30pm. stared at the photo and was shockedMeat todraw discover that in addition to her son, she9-177 hadTranquille capturedRoad her reflection in the mirror wearing but-aMidnight camera! • 250-554-2455 • Open 11am Sat - nothing Thu, Fri 11am
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ANAVETS won’t believe When Fred told hisYou family he was selling thewhat house you see! This could be Fri. July 29 Karaoke with Nan 7:30-11pm Sat. July 30 Ball Games start at Charles Anderson Park Dinner 5:30-8:30pm: Spaghetti & Ribs, Garlic Toast $13. Entertainment 8pm: Geoff Morris Sun. July 31 Ball Games at Charles Anderson Park • 3 excellent dailyPotato meals • Weekly Dinner 5:30-8:30pm: 6oz. Steak, Baked & Caesar Salad $13. housekeeping Advertise your business in the little newspaper that• Internet everyone Entertainment Geoff Morris •8pm: Telephone • TV Mon. August Partyeffective 1-5pm. Comeand and sing along withrooms Nan! loves - the Downtown Echo. Affordable, advertising. •1 Patio Media, activity exercise Hot dogs and hamburgers!
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■■ Kamloops Film Society Winter Series: Jan 26: The Meddler, Feb 2: Cameraperson, Feb 9: The Eagle Huntress, Feb 16: Manchester by the Sea, Feb 23: Things to Come. 7pm at Paramount Theatre, 503 Victoria St. FMI visit kamloopsfilmseries.ca. ■■ The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place at Heritage House in Riverside Park the fourth Thursday of the month from 7 to 9pm. Next meeting Jan. 26. ■■ Green Party Public Skate on Jan. 27 at Sandman Centre from 6 to 8 pm. Tickets at the door. Arena entrance on East side. ■■ Heads Up: An Introduction to Brain Health by the Alzheimer Society of BC. Jan. 31 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at #405 - 235 1st Ave. By donation. Pre-registration required. 250-377-8200 or thildebrand@ alzheimerbc.org ■■ Family Caregiver Series by the Alzheimer Society of BC. Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, and Mar 1 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at #405 - 235 1st Ave. By donation. Pre-registration required. 250-377-8200 or thildebrand@ alzheimerbc.org ■■ Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers Dance on Feb 4. Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. 7:30 to 10pm For tickets call 250-376-2330. ■■ Call for bands/musicians to
TALK compete at Padlock Studios’ Battle of the Bands on Mar. 4. Submit your band or solo act to perform and win cash, prizes and a feature paid show at Padlock. Submission deadline: Feb. 4. FMI email padlockstudios@ hotmail.com. ■■ Valentines Luncheon Feb. 7, 12 to 2 pm Frick and Frack Taphouse, 577 Victoria St. Come and bring an RIH friend who has retired or is on LTD. RSVP by noon on Feb. 2 to marnie.strong@ shaw.ca or call 250-828-2724 ■■ The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club, 1140 River Street. New members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join the band, having fun with music! FMI call Terry at 250-374-1606. ■■ Open Mic Night the first and third Thurs. of the month from 9pm to 12am at the Central Station Pub, 126 4th Ave. Free. Kamloops Ostomy ■■ The Support Group is a group for ostomates and their support persons. Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy. FMI call: Edie at 250-819-0945 or Nightingale Medical at 250-377-8844. ■■ Kamloops Kidney Support Group meets at 10am on the sec-
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past and present - The Courthouse Gallery’s January exhibition Visual Journeys (pictured) featured samples of art over the last year. February’s featured artist is Jan Seedhouse with weavings in the colour of nature. Come by the gallery Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm or Saturdays 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Free parking, handicap accessible.
ond Sat. every month at Romeo’s Wed. of each month from 6 to 8pm Kitchen, 1250 Rogers Way. Chat at Red Collar Brewing, 355 Lansdabout anything that is kidney-related, owne St. Minors welcome with an whether you may be pre-dialysis adult. Free event. Supplies provided. or on dialysis, a kidney donor or a FMI call 250-377-2400. recipient, or anything in between. ■■ Volunteers Needed at the RIH FMI call Edna at 250-376-6361, Thrift Seller. Put your great cusDorothy at 250-573-2988 or Marga- tomer service skills to a good cause. ret at 250-819-3135. FMI stop by 146 Victoria St. or call ■■ Drink and Draw on second 250-374-0487.
Interior Savings Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week downtown events Thursday, Jan. 26 • Bingo Night (Ages 18+) • Family Storytime/Baby & Me, 7-8:30pm, Kamloops Library. 10:30-11:45am, Kam. Art Gallery Register at 250-372-5145 • Free Range Kids: Independent, Friday, Jan. 27 Smart, and Ready to Lead with • #Readfor15TNRD, 12;00amLenore Skenazy, 6:30-8pm, Sand- 11:59pm. Read anywhere for 15 man Centre, 300 Lorne St. Free minutes and report your reading registration at eventbrite.ca to the library. • Board Games (Ages 18+) 10am- • Rhythm Fun with Drums! 12pm, Kamloops Library 6-7:30pm, Lansdowne Village,
204-450 Lansdowne St. Register at 250-318-0963 Saturday, Jan. 28 • Glow in the Dark (using Phosphorescent Paints) with artist Ken Farrar, 11am-1pm, Kamloops Art Council, 7 Seymour St W. Register at 250-372-7323 • Seniors’ Tea (Ages 60+) 2-3:30pm, Kamloops Library,
100-465 Victoria St. Register at 250-372-5145 • Abstract Photography, 3-4pm, Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 7 Seymour St W. Register at 778257-4827 • Around the World with Music, 1-3pm, Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. Register with KISSM at 250-574-5437
SPECIAL EVENT FUNDRAISER Special Event Fundraiser Evan Mutrie former Kamloops Broncos Player FOR EVAN MUTRIE who succumbed to a rare virus and is now paralyzed. A former Kamloops Broncos Player Storm vs 100 Mile House Wranglers Game who succumbed to a rare virus and is now Kamloops paralyzed on Friday January 27th Game Time 7:35pm
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echo stargazer Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Ready or not, the universe casts a light on all things Aquarius. You might feel reclusive and nostalgic but the fans are call for another encore. Love returns from the past. Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Sometimes an abundance of opportunities actually spreads our energies thin. As you enter a reflective cycle take a moment and prioritize your dreams. Looking back will lead you forward. Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) A light begins to shine on an adventure you had doubts with. Life energies push unfavourably against long range plans but it’s a challenge you’re up for. Tie up lose ends. Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Watching the weather brings dreams of travel and a long desired vacation but the daily focus has shifted to your career. Wear that cute scarf when out in public. Fans walk up and say hello. Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) As long term goals come into reach you’re faced with a decision to either keep working your career or to devote some time to love. Your neglected love life requires attention but business is rarely this prosperous. Subconscious efforts reveal your answer. Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) Close relationships continue their transformations but you’ll have the assets to make the best of a trying situation. A light begins to shine on joint finances and an inheritance. Love uncovers a mystery. Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Even as days continue to evolve with uncontrollable and sometimes undesirable results, you knew from the beginning that this journey would have bumps. Money challenges but your “fight to win” spirit will save the day. It’s hero time and love is watching. Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Even though life feels blessed with all things Virgo, this isn’t the time to rest on your rewards. There may be bumps but the energy is still pushing you forward. Keep shining. Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Romantic overtures serenade with words you were hoping to hear but the pace of the day is just too busy to indulge the heart. Stick to your schedule but make an active plan to balance your energies. Love is walking beside you. Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Spring cleaning arrives early. Casual hopes, memories, and fallen dreams have been cluttering both your physical and emotional worlds. It’s time to clean things up before you trip on forgotten illusions. Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Romance and playful adventures are both on the horizon but for now you’re in a cycle of grounding and taking care of what will allow those dreams to manifest. Lean on your friends for help and sign as many new contracts as you can. Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) A break is on the way but not before you sort a new beginning to your financial streams. Plan carefully because your decisions during this astro-cycle will set your financial template for the next journey. Love pushes for a new home. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.
Apples and chocolate chip cookies The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. The nun made a note, and posted on the apple tray: “Take
only one. God is watching.” Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies. A child had written a note, “Take all you want. God is watching the apples.”
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