Spokane CDA Woman magazine issue 17

Sept/Oct 2014 | Issue 17

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MICHELLE ROBERtsON

Strike your best pose: how to take fabulous family photos

Sisterhood of the Shrinking

Jeans

AnneMarie

Bringing Music to Our Ears

Times Square Rendezvous

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Inside

features

HerStory: Robin Bishop shares a tale of a scenic Memorial weekend motorcycle road trip to Montana that almost ended in a missing persons report. It’s a tale of ill preparation, degrees of separation, and lessons learned.

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Role Model: AnneMarie Lewis has been an active force since she arrived in Spokane in the late 1970s.

These days she’s put her considerable energy behind Blue Sky Productions NW to bring a new level of musical entertainment to Spokane.

She shares her philosophy for living, learning and embracing change.

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Girl Power: You’ve seen the plaques and heard the saying “Just breathe.” For Larkin Barnett, it’s more than just a pithy expression; it’s a way of life. The Spokane native has developed a breathing technique that is being used in everything from relieving physical ailments and medical conditions, to achieving fitness goals, to improving functional movement to creating lifelong wellness.

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Family: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; Activity Trunk; Family Health

Michelle Robertson of SMG Sonny Moeckel (www.sonnymoeckel.com) Hair: Mattiekay Tull and Corey Fast of House of Pop Model:

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Editor's letter Break Out the Love Salve

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wo weeks before starting my senior year in high school, my best friend Anne and I invested the bulk of a day at the mall, shopping our hearts out in anticipation for the new school year.

We had both worked hard over the summer, and were proud to have plenty of our own money to spend. It was before teenagers had cellphones, so when we realized we had lost track of time and were several hours beyond our promised return, we nervously headed back to her house.

Her mom rushed out toward the car as we pulled into the driveway. “Where have you been?” she asked. “Are you okay?”

We apologized, explaining that we were indeed okay, and had merely lost track of time sifting through sales and indulging in carefree girlfriend time. “Wait, you haven’t heard?” she asked, her strained eyes looking into mine. I stared back at her, and realized her concern was for something greater than our tardy return.

“Shawn was in a bad accident this morning,” she said, her words thickening the air. “He wasn’t breathing, but your dad revived him. He was flown to Sacred Heart Hospital—your entire family is there.”

Shawn was my 15-year-old stepbrother. He had been embarrassing me all summer with headline-making antics: stealing a family car and running away to Seattle, consuming poisonous amounts of alcohol to the point of hospitalization. He had fallen into the rough crowd from school, wasn’t happy at home, and was emotionally crushed when his biological father—who he had spent time with over the summer, finally, after not knowing him for most of his childhood—had dismissed his pleas to spend more time together.

I had allowed the shame of being associated with his reckless behavior to justify withdrawing from him, shunning him even.

I stood beside Shawn’s stainless steel hospital bed, plucking words out of the air as they traveled delicately from the doctor’s mouth to my parents’ ears, while my brother’s tinfoilblanketed body rose and fell with the rhythmic sounds of life support machines.

I stayed with him after the room had emptied out, praying for another chance, bargaining with God and the universe for more time to help him, to make it right to the degree of my own power.

“I’m so sorry, Shawn,” I whispered to his spirit. I had gathered enough words to piece together the reality that he wasn’t coming back. “I really do love you. I’m sorry I’ve

Stephanie Regalado (left) enjoying the Cobra Polo Classic, benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities, with her colleagues—and good friends— Kim Morin and Cindy Guthrie. Photo by Keith Currie

been embarrassed by the way you’ve been handling your pain. I’m so sorry you couldn’t talk to me.”

A couple months into my senior year, a teacher played a video about suicide. The actor was standing on the ledge of a bridge, gazing down at frigid, rough waters hundreds of feet below. Some of the boys in the class began chanting, “Jump . . . Jump . . . Jump.”

I hoped the teacher would hush them as I squirmed in my seat, picturing my brother teetering on a kitchen chair in our family home moments before he stepped off the edge, an electrical cord wrapped around his neck.

Shawn had a lot to work through and recover from, but it wasn’t anything that a little love salve wouldn’t have solved, at least over time. But, sadly, his time had come to an end. As for you and me, we still have time to put away the salt, and break out the love salve, apply it to our own wounds and to the wounds of others. We have to take ownership of the mark we leave on others—regardless of their chosen paths—and how we hope to contribute to humanity. So, in honor of Shawn, and all those lost or struggling, extend a little love salve today.

This is our magazine, WE are Spokane CDA Woman. Together, we can be sure we are all better because of it. Find me on Facebook in order to stay connected, and to share stories of the adventures in womanhood.

Stephanie Regalado editor@spokanecdawoman.com

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Re-Elect Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich Sheriff Ozzie’s leadership has: Increased Staffing In The Sexual Assault Unit To Better Track Sex Offenders Restored Crime Check Implemented An Intelligence Led Policing (Ilp) Strategy Adopted The Domestic Violence Lethality Assessment Program Expanded Community Based Policing Formed A Regional Violent Crimes And Gang Taskforce Formed A Regional Property Crimes Taskforce Developed A Budget Office Within The Sheriff’s Office Rebuilt Spokane County’s Emergency Communication System Developed An Internationally Recognized Training Unit

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President WA Assoc. of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs

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“As a result of my stance on HIGH STANDARDS, we have the lowest violent crime rate in two decades. The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office has become known as one of the best law enforcement agencies in the State of Washington when it comes to training, and the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office has the public’s trust. It has been an honor to serve you for the past eight years. Thank you for your support!”

Diamond Shapes : Ballet Master Classes : Party in Pink Zumbathon : Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans

Up Front

Hattie Kauffman To Keynote YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon

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attie Kauffman started her broadcast career on college radio at the University of Minnesota. Next, she began to report and anchor for KING 5 News in Seattle, earning four Emmy awards. ABC’s Good Morning America whisked Hattie to New York in 1987, where she served as a special correspondent and frequent substitute anchor. Hattie was the first Native American network news correspondent.

“It simply happened because I went to work every day and did my best,” she says. “That’s how achievement comes about. It’s my hope that my story might inspire others that they, too, can break barriers.

It’s about showing up, and not giving up, day after day.”

In 1990, Hattie moved to CBS News as a correspondent and substitute anchor on CBS This Morning. In her two decades with the network, Hattie also reported for 48 Hours, Street Stories, Sunday Morning, CBS Radio, CBS Special Reports, the Early Show, and CBS Evening News.

“I jumped at the chance to speak at this event because in addition to celebrating the success of the honorees, it’s an opportunity to encourage the women sitting in the audience,” says Hattie. “We all need encouragement and I don’t think we should ever pass up an opportunity to give it. >>

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Up Front

YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, October 1 at the Spokane Convention Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visit www.ywcaspokane. com for ticket/reservation information.

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Are you

a classic and timeless beauty who craves tradition or a glamorous stunner who commands the room?

Whatever your personality is and whatever your tastes are, there is a diamond shape that suits you. Round or Pear? Marquise or Radiant? The diamond you choose for a lifetime is a good indicator of your personality and what kind of bride you will be. A simple reception with tasteful flowers?

You’ve probably chosen the perfect symmetry of an oval cut. Read on to discover what your diamond engagement ring shape says about you.

Here are the most popular shapes the diamond industry has to offer and each one tells a story about the unique woman who wears it.

Round The most classic shape of them all. This bride is timeless, understated and trustworthy. This industry standard boasts 58 facets for stunning sparkle, but don’t let that fool you; the woman who wears it is anything but flashy.

Princess Introduced in the 60s, this cut has the brilliance of a round, with an updated edge. Still popular today with brides who are stylish and have a modern sensibility. She’s classic with an edge— four of them to be exact.

Asscher This fashion-conscious bride loves the vintage feel of the Great Gatsby era, and she’s both feminine and meticulous.

Remember the gorgeous ring Aidan gave Carrie Bradshaw? It was an Asscher, and you don’t get much more fashionable than her.

Radiant Trend setting and chic, the Radiant cut is designed to have the best qualities of both the Round and the Princess.

This bride may be indecisive, but she knows what she wants when she sees it.

Cushion This is a romantic bride who wants the fairytale.

A cut that has been around for over a century, the Cushion—also called the Pillow—has larger facets for increased brilliance. She is effortless with her style and many of her friends envy the casual way she captivates everyone in her presence.

Emerald Created in the Art Deco Period, this glamorous cut exhibits long lines that leave no room for imperfections. Think old Hollywood starlets and drama for days. Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly had the emerald cut and now beauties Beyoncé and Angelina Jolie do, too.

Marquise The bride who wears the Marquise loves to be the center of attention. Think a lavish ceremony with an over-the-top reception and you’ll understand who this dramatic cut was designed for. This cut appears larger than it really is, as the shape maximizes carat weight.

Oval This perfectly symmetrical cut has classic, almost reserved lines, much like the understated bride who wears it. A reception at the country club suits the tasteful aesthetic of the couple that chooses this cut.

Pear Resembling a drop of rain, this diamond says that you are loyal and adaptable, but you play by your own set of rules.

This bride is emotional and tends to wear her heart on her sleeve.

Heart Similar to the Cushion cut bride, the lady who wears this ring wants the ultimate fairy tale.

Think over-the-top sentimentality and a wedding fit for a Disney princess.

What Does Your Diamond Stone Shape Say About You?

“A ‘woman of achievement’ might be defined simply by career success but I think a greater indicator is how each of us, as women, affect those around us in everyday situations,” she says. “Are we encouraging one another? Lifting each other up?

Refusing to undercut our sisters?

Sometimes an achiever is one who helps others achieve.”

One of the main goals of the luncheon is to raise awareness of domestic abuse in the community. In 2013, 35 people died in Washington State as a result of domestic violence, and one in three Spokane women will have experienced domestic violence in her lifetime.

“In my years as a network news correspondent, I interviewed countless people caught in bad situations,” says Hattie. “But often, no matter how dire the situation, I’d encounter that one person who’d rise above the catastrophe. For instance on the day of the Oklahoma City bombing, I met a woman who worked for the daycare destroyed in the blast. She took it upon herself to perform the heart-wrenching task of identifying bodies in the hospitals and morgues. Think about that. Her selflessness in taking on this terrible task saved parents from having to go through that horrible ordeal. I don’t remember her name, but to this day I think of her as a ‘woman of achievement.’”

In Hattie’s book, Falling Into Place, she reveals a tough childhood—growing up poor in a home where parents were often absent. One might ask, why dredge up sad stories? “My answer is that by sharing these hardships I can show other young people—who today may be struggling—that they can make it. Look, I did it. And you can, too,” she says. “We don’t need to be defined by what we’ve been through.”

Up Front Sisterhood

of the Shrinking Jeans

Started in 2008

—because their jeans were too tight—the Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans is a group of women, chronicling their weight loss on a community blog. The Sisterhood is not just limited to the founding members, though.

Others who are interested in losing weight or living a healthier and more active lifestyle are invited to join the site. These members are able to participate in weekly weigh-ins, monthly weight loss challenges, as well as exciting, healthy living giveaways. Through joining the Sisterhood, each member is given just what they need: support, encouragement, friendship, and accountability. And in turn, they reciprocate these cornerstones of the Sisterhood. In short, what the Sisterhood strives to do is take weight loss outside of the individual, making it a group effort.

The Sisterhood is so much more than a weight loss blog. On a daily basis, the Sisters post about their goals, struggles, and triumphs. They keep it real and—more often than not—it’s pretty funny. In addition to the personal angle, the site is filled with valuable information on health and wellness issues, reader-tested recipes, product reviews, fitness and workout tips, and giveaways. The Sisterhood is different from other weight loss sites because they fully acknowledge that setbacks do happen—and sometimes, you just can’t say no to that second—or third—nacho. As a community, they offer tips and encouragement to turn the setback into a step forward.

Their sister site, Shrinking Kitchen, offers hundreds of healthy recipes with Weight Watchers Points Plus and full nutritional information. Find them on Facebook and on the web at www.shrinkingjeans.net and www.shrinkingkitchen.com.

Sunday, October 5, 2014 Northern Quest Resort & Casino

Party in Pink Zumbathon

100 N. Hayford Airway Heights, WA 99001

10 a.m. to Noon Doors open at 9 a.m.

Global fitness leader Zumba Fitness is launching the fourth year of its

Ballerina

Zippora Karz

to Teach Master Classes Zippora Karz is a former soloist ballerina with the New York City Ballet where she performed for 16 years on stage and in televised performances. She was featured in a variety of roles choreographed by George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins as well as works choreographed for her by Peter Martins and Lynne Taylor Corbett. She now serves as a teacher and repetiteur for the George Balanchine Trust, rehearsing and staging Balanchine’s choreography for a host of national and international dance companies. She is also a diabetes spokesperson and educator who regularly addresses major diabetes conferences and organizations worldwide.

Ballet Arts Academy

is bringing Zippora to their Spokane studios to teach master classes for intermediate and advanced dancers.

Dancers from all studios in the area are welcome to participate in these classes. “Ballet has a long tradition of passing knowledge from one generation to the next,” she says. “I have had the great honor of studying with and dancing for some of the greatest innovators in the world of classical ballet, including Sheila Rozann, George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, and Peter Martins. My students continue to inspire me and remind me of the magic of dance.”

“Party in Pink” initiative this October. Zumba Fitness aims to raise $1 million this year to help fund this leading-edge research to prevent breast cancer before it starts, in partnership with Susan G. Komen.

Spokane has been the site of one of these major events, annually, since 2011 and is set to host a fourth one on Oct. 5 at Northern Quest Casino and Resort.

“The Kalispel Tribe of Indians has been so gracious to donate the venue for this great event,” says Kate Armstrong, producer of Spokane’s annual Party in Pink Zumbathon. “And it just continues to grow. We had around 400 attendees in 2011, a little over 400 in 2012 and 2013, and we are expecting to crest 500 attendees this year.”

Each ticket, priced at $20, is split between the national Komen organization and the Eastern Washington Komen for the Cure organization. Because of the local connection, Spokane-area businesses such as Bozzi Media, Planet Beach Contempo Spa, NUDO Ramen Restaurant, Sunny Buns Salon and others, all contribute to make this a memorable event.

Starting on Saturday, Oct. 4, participants will be able to pick up wristbands and goody bags at the Pre-PiP Party, a pre- event held at Gold’s Gym on the South Hill. This event is open to the public, free of charge. Participants will be able to participate in yoga and Zumba demos—including a Zumba Kids demo.

A marquee feature of Saturday’s event will be a special fashion show, featuring a dozen breast cancer survivors. There will also be free fitness assessments, shopping and food trucks.

On Sunday, Oct. 5, the doors at Northern Quest will open at 9 a.m. for the large Party in Pink Zumbathon, that will begin at 10 a.m. No tickets will be sold at the door at Northern Quest. Tickets can be purchased from more than a dozen authorized ticket merchants around the Spokane/CDA metro area, leading up until Wednesday, Oct. 1.

“Regular exercise is associated with reduced breast cancer risk, so we’ve been delighted to benefit from Zumba Fitness’s popular and fun ‘Party in Pink’ campaign,” says Chandini Portteus, chief mission officer for Susan G. Komen.

To find out more about Spokane’s annual Party in Pink Zumbathon, please visit www.SpokanePartyinPink.com.

Visit www. balletartsacademy.com for more information.

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Move that body

FITNESS FUNDRAISERS: Positive Motion or Guilt-Ridden Competition Five ways to determine if the cause is

“cause-worthy”

By Kate Armstrong

Fitness-themed fundraising events have become a growing trend and chances are, you’ve participated in a few yourself. The motivation to participate in these events vary . . . some want to contribute to a good cause, some want to get some exercise, and some might just want the event T-shirt. The event organizers—often the organization for which the funds are being raised—just want you to participate, regardless of the motivation.

Here are five ways to participate in such a fundraiser and walk away wearing that T-shirt with pride:

1. You’re donating money

to—or raising money for—a good cause. It is very easy to verify

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an organization’s 501(c)3—or charity—status.

The event should have a disclaimer on their website or marketing materials. But if they don’t, feel free to ask them. Come tax time, you’ll be happy you participated. A percentage of your entry fees, usually 50 to 75 percent, should be tax deductible. A tax donation form should be made available upon request.

2. You’re moving.

Whatever the cause, the event that you are participating in is making you move . . . and that alone is reason to be proud. Let’s face it, a charity 5K where you’re wearing a tutu, running alongside a thousand other people, also in tutus, beats running on a treadmill any day.

3. You’re meeting new people. There is nothing like a common cause

to unite people from all different walks of life.

Even months or years after the event, the wearing of said event T-shirt might be the catalyst for a new conversation to spark between you and a stranger, not to mention the street cred you’ll be building from people in the grocery store.

4. It could help you gain

points with your boss, too.

Many companies match funds given to charities. Your participation in these events could count toward your community service hours, if your company has that type of program. Check with your HR department for details.

5. A little competition is good for the soul.

If the fitness event you are participating in is a walk/run, then it’s all in good fun, but you’re also competing against all the other participants for the best time. If the event is a dance-a-thon, bowla-thon or something of that nature, then perhaps you’re competing for the most pledges or ticket sales. Go ahead and get caught up in the spirit; competition forces us all to do better and makes the event a little bit more interesting.

In addition to her full-time job in Corporate America, Kate Armstrong is a licensed fitness instructor, and producer of the annual Party in Pink Zumbathon in Spokane. www.SpokanePartyinPink.com.

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Travel new york city

NYC, New

Celebrate Fall with a Bite of the

Big Apple

Here are a few tips for a fall NYC getaway:

York

By Cheryl-Anne Millsap

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eptember in New York City can be especially nice. The crowds have thinned, the days are cooler and the leaves in Central Park are beginning to change. It’s a wonderful time to experience the sights and attractions that make the Big Apple such a popular destination for people around the world.

Take Manhattan on Two Wheels: Instead of fighting for space on crowded subways or blowing the budget on expensive taxis, consider two-wheel travel with New York City’s CitiBike program. The 24-hour bike rental program offers bicycles at hundreds of stations,

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every day of the year. A 24-hour pass for unlimited half-hour segments costs only $9.95 (a 7-day pass is under $100). Ride for 30 minutes, park at

the next station and pick up another bike to continue your journey. Tip: The Hudson River Greenway is a shady bike/pedestrian path with lots of CitiBike stations and a perfect way to get down to Battery Park.

Get the Point(s): New York hotel rates are sky high. However, if you belong to a hotel loyalty club, you might be able to use points you’ve earned or have been given to get a free room. My youngest daughter and a friend spent a week in NYC last spring thanks to a point exchange arranged by one of my other daughters. They didn’t pay a dime for a fivenight stay in a four-star midtown hotel, which would have cost $1,500 without the points.

Showtime: I usually pre-book tickets to a couple of shows before I get to NYC, but for last-minute seats I’ve used Telecharge and have been happy with the results. For example: I snagged a second row seat for Kinky Boots for less than the price of a back-row seat. www.telecharge.com Walk the High Line: Don’t leave without taking an hour to stroll the High Line, the scenic urban public park built on a historic elevated freight rail line on Manhattan’s West Side with nice views of lower Manhattan and the Hudson River. Beautiful any time of year, the High Line is especially nice in fall. Native plants, trees and shrubs are ornamented with seasonal plants and the fall color is spectacular.

Go Back in Time: Take a few minutes to at least walk through the newly renovated Grand Central Terminal station in midtown Manhattan. The beautiful Beaux-Arts landmark in the center of midtown, shines after its recent re-do.

Also, Ellis Island was closed for a year after Supertorm Sandy hit the east coast in October 2012, but the center, although still under restoration, has reopened to the public. It’s definitely worth a trip, especially for those interested in family history. Bonus: this gives you access to both Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.

Cheryl-Anne Millsap blogs about travel at Spokesman.com and can be reached at catmillsap@gmail.com.

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Her story

d e d u s o g r Sh lessin B

By Robin Bishop

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his is a tale of a scenic Memorial Weekend road trip to Montana that almost ended in a missing persons report; a tale of ill preparation, degrees of separation, and lessons learned.

The goal was a crack-of-dawn departure. The reality wasn’t quite so dramatic. Rising well after the sun, we took our time making final preparations for a Memorial Weekend road trip to a family wedding reception in the Bitterroot Valley of western Montana. We were expected for a brewery get together that night. At first, we thoughts we would ride one of our motorcycles, a BMW R1100S sport bike. As we were gearing up, we realized this was the perfect opportunity to take “the new bike,” After many slow hours of washboard back roads my husband Eric’s 50th birthday present. It was a and passing incoming campers, hauling every toy dual sport—a motorcycle that can handle on and under the sun, we found ourselves at the intended off-road terrain which meant we would be able to “shortcut.” A cursory glance at this one-lane dirt traverse roads we had never taken before. A quick “road” and we both knew this was not a viable study of the atlas, a photocopy for option. With a quick study of our the road, and repacking of gear into a While I adore spontaneous map, we redirected in a more northdifferent bag, and we were posing for westerly heading that would lead travel, this experience proved a departure picture astride a verdant us to Superior, Montana’s access to green 2013 650 KLR. Around 8:30 entire families can be deeply Interstate 90. It would mean backa.m. we waved goodbye to our daugh- impacted by our whims. We tracking a little, but the signs told ter, who was to meet us in Montana, now map out our travel routes us it was a short 37 miles. We only and headed out like Lewis and Clark had about 80 miles of fuel left after in detail. It seems the most for roads less travelled. traipsing all the way in from our last Outside of recent chiropractic responsible and loving thing fuel stop. issues and first-ride-of-the-season we can do for those that are The day grew long as we found our discomfort, the ride was glorious with not out on the road with us. way further into remote areas of the plenty of rural scenery, stops in St. Clearwater, but breathtaking scenery Maries for a leisurely breakfast and friendly converprovided a beautiful distraction for a mind prone to sation, followed by another break for a three-mile wandering into the unknown. We pulled over to put hike to view a mountain waterfall. The last leg was our cold weather layers on and soon found ourselves to peruse the back roads heading northeast up the skirting snowdrifts that continued to grow in size. north fork of the Clearwater River to intersect with Around a corner, we pulled to a stop. I peeked over a “mapped” dirt road that would lead us to Highway Eric’s shoulder to find we were sitting in front of 12 East to Lolo Pass then into the Bitterroot. several feet of snow completely covering the road-

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way for probably 200 feet. I climbed off the bike and we surveyed our options; I was thinking, “We’re on a dual-sport with knobby tires.

We can do this.” Eric’s face told a different story. I even walked into the ruts, describing how we could shovel our way through with . . . something. Eric placated me by making repeated attempts to progress more than a few feet in the snow, knowing it was futile.

As reality set in with sobering truth, we grew quiet, mutually accepting the idea we were going to have to turn back. With no conversation we started back down the miles of poor dirt road we had just traversed. I can’t speak to my husband’s thoughts, but mine were decidedly admonishing, worrisome, and growing more frantic as I pictured the night ahead. It was fully dark now and we hadn’t seen a vehicle in two hours. Eric reached back and gave my knee a squeeze, which hit the “we’ll be okay” mark and I felt myself slipping into the present. “So we spend a sleepless night in the woods with nothing but the clothes on our back, a bottle of water, and some trail mix, huddled around our overheated bike motor until it completely cools.

We’ll get an early start in the morning and just walk the bike out once we run out of fuel.

We’ve crossed paths with tons of people. I’m sure we’ll run into someone along the way. Or we might make it back to the ranger housing we passed earlier. We could break in and at least be out of the elements. We might even find fuel and food. This would by no means be an act of criminal mischief or debauchery.”

Meanwhile, two gentlemen from our neck of the woods were having a long day of their own. They had encountered not one, but two flat tires on the trailer they were pulling, and had to ditch the trailer on the side of the road with plans to rescue it the next day. Uncle Jack was waiting for his food supplies at the family’s hunting lodge and wasn’t going to be very happy they were so late in arriving.

It was after dark and he had expected their arrival hours earlier. Following a sweeping corner they spotted an oncoming vehicle. It must be a motorcycle since there was a single light illuminating the darkness. As they drew closer the passenger of the motorcycle waved both arms in attempt to stop them. People in these parts never pass someone asking for help, so they pulled to a stop and opened their window. The passenger was a woman who was asking if they could share a bit of fuel to help them get back out to Pierce, Idaho, 150 miles away.

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Her story As the truck slowed, Eric turned to look at me. He, having figured out his plan, mentioned he wasn’t going to stop the vehicle.

Saying some rather choice words about not letting the only vehicle we’ve seen in hours get by us without at least asking a couple of questions, I made my move. I have no idea how I got off the motorcycle so quickly after 550 miles and 13 hours on the road, but I met the gentlemen face to face as his window came down. Being the good old Northwest boys they were, they had fuel and were out of the truck before I could finish my request.

Once they learned our plans, they invited us to stay at their place for the night, which was just eight miles the direction we had come.

My first thought was not whether we could trust total strangers, rather, Here I thought we were out here completely alone, and we’ve probably passed dozens of roads that led to warm, cozy cabins along the way.

We helped them unload their gear, met their dogs, and Uncle Jack, who promptly fired up a huge commercial grill and made us all potatoes and pork chops at 11:00 p.m. It happened to be the night of a notable meteor shower, so we decided to stay up and watch it. In getting to know these gracious men, we found they lived within miles of us in the Spokane Valley, my husband used to work with their cousin, Uncle Jack had owned a long-standing restaurant in Spokane, among several other uncanny things in common. For years I have extolled the benefits of living and networking in the Spokane area. Give a conversation more than five minutes and you find you have someone in common. After hearing their rough-day story, we all realized if it had happened any differently for any of us, we would never have met on that dark, quiet road exactly when we needed to.

We slept in our clothes in a basement room, out of the elements, snuggled up in appreciation. As Eric quickly fell asleep, allowing his body to recover from a full day of wrestling a 500-pound bike with extra gear and a passenger, I lay awake struggling with how our daughter, who was presumed to have beaten us to Montana, and my family must be worrying. I had sent a text at about 2:30 that afternoon, but being on the boundary of nocell service, I had no idea if anyone received it. I scolded myself for not having planned our trip in more detail and realized we had stepped out of our routine. Had we originally intended on taking the dual-sport, we would have packed differently, but in our last-minute haste to change bikes, we had neglected to pack gear for off-road contingencies.

We woke early to the smell of a home

cooked breakfast. We packed up our gear and with repeated thanks, full bellies and a full tank, we got back on the road. The rainy, sunless morning didn’t match the peace I had tucked inside with new friendships and a lot of gratitude. The immense grandeur of the Clearwater National Forest seemed to mock me. The ancient pines leaned in pointing ghostly fingers laced with mossy gauze, scolding me for my ignorance. The mountains shrouded themselves in thick, haughty stoles of cloud and fog snaked eerily along the surface of the river beside us. I found myself suddenly broken. Sitting there on the back of a bike I had become all too familiar with the day before, I fell apart. Shame, fear, worry and avoided-catastrophe spilled from my body as I clung to my husband’s strong, capable frame. I was completely vulnerable and chastised. Eventually gratitude, love, peace and contentment were allowed to fill the void and I was able to be completely present in the adventure, even smile at the ridiculous story we’d be able to share.

It took us three hours to get to Pierce, Idaho, which we quickly realized had no cell service. Stopping for a cup of coffee, I asked if there was cell service anywhere nearby.

The café owner told us there wasn’t, but let us use her landline to call my folks. Without sounding at all alarmed, my dad thanked me for calling and said he would see us when we made it to the reception that night.

The remaining miles were longer than anticipated. As we pulled up to the outdoor family gathering a full 24 hours later than expected, the cheer that echoed through the crowd was not only embarrassing, but telling. At the time I had called and spoken to my dad, there were sheriff deputies, including my brother, sitting in my parents' living room, filing a missing persons report and discussing search and rescue options. The celebration was not just to welcome a new family member, but to give thanks for family members found, as well. There are only two things I dreaded as I drove home with my daughter; the look on my chiropractor's face and my poor husband having to ride the bike all the way home, bringing his total for the weekend to more than 1,000 miles.

While I adore spontaneous travel, this experience proved entire families can be deeply impacted by our whims. We now map out our travel routes in detail, with contact numbers and promises to make contact if we end up straying from those plans. It seems the most responsible and loving thing we can do for those who are not out on the road with us.

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Horses are unpredictable creatures who will panic without warning. It’s a brave sport. But then so is life.

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What brought you to Spokane?

I was born and raised in San Francisco and in a few of the small beach towns just south of there. I moved here in the late 70s following family members. As a young married couple, my husband at the time and I were seeking out a quieter, more affordable place to raise our kids. Spokane fit the bill. I’ve lived here with the exception of a few years living on the East Coast for studies, over on Orcas where I worked for a publishing company, and in Seattle where I produced events. With much of my family now rooted in Spokane, like a homing pigeon I always seem to return.

You are an enthusiastic horsewoman.

How does being on horseback affect your mood?

I laughingly refer to my horse as my therapist. Horses mirror perfectly where we are. When I get to the barn—if I’m stressed or anxious—my horse Shadow soon begins to act the same way. When I get to the barn these days I check my mood before I even get out of the Jeep. I take a deep breath, bring myself into the present moment and relax. Getting in the saddle is not an easy thing for me. I have experienced more than one serious horse accident. The last one would have killed me if I hadn’t been wearing my helmet. I

You’re the perfect example of a woman’s power to reinvent herself. Tell us a little about the changes in your life in the last few years. I owned a business for more than 30 years prior to Blue Sky Productions NW, as a producer of large events including the large Body, Mind and Spirit Expos at the Convention Center for 18 years, as well as hosting large holistic conferences and lectures. I am most proud of the Conscious Living, Conscious Dying program. It was a groundbreaking weekend for caretakers, caregivers and the loved ones of people who work with, and for those who are, dying.

What is your philosophy?

My philosophy is really pretty simple: “I don’t know what anything is for.” I have found that, for me anyway, the key is in letting go of my preconceived thoughts and to be open and willing to seeing things differently. I have found that by doing this I expand possibility and new and great experiences of life just happen.

I tend to go big or not at all. Forgiveness, compassion and helping others is paramount for a better, happier and more fulfilled life.

My life has always been dedicated to service and healing. I see music as anoth-

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I love all genres of music, with a real fondness for opera, rock, classical, bluegrass, and folk. But my real love is the blues. My first large live concert was BB King at the Fillmore in San Francisco.

So, while I’ll bring whatever music is moving me at the time, I will always return to blues and blues-rock. My most favorite current band is a “side band” of Allman Brother Warren Haynes, called Gov’t Mule. I have travelled the country to hear them play and have met Warren on a number of occasions. It was a major goal to bring this band back to Spokane, where they haven’t played for years. So when I booked them for September 20 in the newly reopened Masonic Auditorium at Riverside Place downtown, I was pretty excited. It’s going to be a huge concert with some surprise guest artists.

What do you see for the future of Blue Sky Productions?

As long as people turn out for the music I bring in, I’ll keep doing it. A particular commitment I have is supporting women artists and I have a weekend of Women in Blues in the making for 2015. I just met the great Taj Mahal and I’m super excited that he’s agreed to come out!

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ou’ve seen the plaques and heard the saying “Just breathe.”

For Larkin Barnett, it’s more than just a pithy expression; it’s a way of life. The Spokane native has developed a breathing technique that is being used in everything from help in relieving physical ailments and medical conditions, to achieving fitness goals, to improving functional movement to creating lifelong wellness.

For four decades Larkin has kept the focus on breathing techniques in combination with multiple movement disciplines. “It’s the healing arts and science meets exercise physiology meets dance, meets Pilates, meets sports performance, all coming together in a system I created that is changing lives for the better,” she says.

The mission statement on her website and teaching materials reads: “Provide your personal fitness journey with empowering, commonsense strategies to ignite the energy needed for healing; athletic achievement; Pilates performance; dance artistry and a life filled with resilience, rejuvenation and radiant health.”

To understand what Larkin’s AthleticKinetics is you need to know what it is not. It is not a quick fitness fix, diet, nor a pill or product-based program. Larkin explains it as a science-based, practical Pilates-based cross-training system for athletes, dancers, and seasoned Pilates students. “It’s a simply way to garner the power within each of us which can be found in intentional breathing and repetition of movement,” she says.

Breathing is the foundational piece of Larkin’s teaching and the breathing piece goes back to her childhood. Larkin comes from a longtime Spokane family of medical professionals and fitness enthusiasts. Her grandfather was chief of staff at Sacred Heart Medical Center, her father was also a doctor, one grandmother was among the first female mountain climbers in our area, and her other grandmother was a nurse. Larkin’s parents both passed away when they were in their 40s, of stress related circumstances. She was nine and 14 years old when they died and years later realized how those painful losses manifested themselves.

“I couldn’t breathe. I developed a chronic habit of shallow breathing,” says Larkin.

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many people have the habit of shallow chest breathing. “Shallow breathing is the unconscious chronic habit of barely perceptible breathing as we go about our daily lives. This debilitating habit may eventually contribute to a myriad of health and fitness problems.”

Larkin’s shallow breathing habit began affecting her health when she started dancing in college. Dancing takes an incredible amount of strength, endurance, balance and aerobic power. Larkin was experiencing fatigue and lack of stamina and focus, which are not uncommon to people adhering to a rigorous dance schedule. The dancer eventually realized that her lack of proper deep breathing was a key factor in her physical exhaustion. That realization put Larkin on a road to research and eventual development of a breathing technique.

That road took Larkin from a college dance major to a professor of dance and exercise science, to more dance study and a master’s degree. She went on to work as a movement therapist and fitness professional teaching Olympic athletes, celebrities, opera singers and actors on how to breathe from their core. Whether it was for athletic performance, voice care and projection, dance, or fitness, at the heart of Larkin’s coaching was core breathing.

“We breathe on auto pilot,” she says.

“But to get the most out of our breathing we need to take it off of auto pilot and practice taking long, slow, even, and tranquil breaths.

Breathing helps with anxiety, pain, and fear, and gives us tools to control our own health.”

Dr. Gregory Loewen is a pulmonary oncologist at Providence Regional Cancer Center. He refers many of his patients to Larkin.

“Larkin’s work has been transformational for several of my lung patients, and has helped them return to better-than-normal activity as they recover from surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy,” he says. “Her training has helped my patients with panic attacks, shallow breathing, anxiety, dizziness, and low energy.”

Dr. Loewen says what sets Larkin’s teaching method apart is the way she structures her breathing exercises. “She draws word pictures that help people use their breathing muscles in the most beneficial way,” he says. He adds that through her background in dance she has developed a

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Pilates. In 2002, she obtained several Pilates certificates and began teaching Pilates and exercise classes incorporating her breathing technique. She says people don’t understand Larkin Barnett is the author of what Pilates is and think it’s yoga, which also AthleticKinetics: Pilates and Performing focuses on the mind and body connection Arts Aesthetic DVD and companion through movement. Pilates generally AthleticKinetics Manual, Practical Centering, involves more cardio than yoga and yoga Practical Pilates Using Imagery, Pilates and more stretching and flexibility, plus a spirit Calisthenics for Children, Creative Yoga for element, meditation. Larkin describes Pilates Children, and On a Lark: Creative Movement as a fitness method that with consistent for Children. For more information, check out practice and concentration can enhance her website www.larkinbarnett.com, or email overall health and well-being. At the base her at larkinetics@aol.com.

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he recipe for fabulous professional photos is simple. Hire a great photographer, create a relaxed atmosphere and make sure you wear something that photographs well. The first two things can be easily done, but deciding what to wear can be stressful, especially if you’re trying to coordinate with your fiancé or an entire family. Fear not, the very talented wedding and family photographer, Sarah Elle Norman of Park Road Photography, is giving us her best advice for how to look and feel your best for your next photo shoot.

What do you tell couples and families when they ask you what they should wear?

I love to see my female client in something fun and flirty. Usually, I recommend that she wear a pretty dress or skirt to accent her femininity, and a nice pair of heels to define and flatter her legs. I love to see my male client in khaki colored pants, fashionable jeans, or in subtly patterned shorts in the summer. Each looks great when paired with a button-up shirt layered over a t-shirt. As for colors, I personally advise against wearing all black or one very vivid solid color, as they do not photograph well and can distract from the images. Overall subtle tones with little pops of color work best.

How do you keep your look classic, but still current?

Stay away from bold patterns and logos if you want to keep your style classic.

Not only will they date the images, but they are a distraction, and take away from the mood of the session.

What are some guidelines for coordinating with the other people in your photos?

Coordinate and complement your outfits, but don’t get too matchy-matchy.

Resist the urge to dress everyone the same, and instead, try to incorporate at least three colors in different tones into your outfits; mix and match with subtle patterns and layer and accessorize with scarves, belts, hats, necklaces, bracelets, etc. to incorporate textures into your attire.

What about hair and makeup?

Having your hair and makeup done for your session is a must. After all, it isn’t often that you get a chance to have photos taken professionally, and you should feel confident and beautiful for the occasion. Even if you’re not the type to wear makeup every day, I recommend making an exception for your pictures.

Photographs tend to wash you out a bit, so even if you do typically wear makeup, you should plan to wear slightly more.

What about props?

Always bring a couple of props with you to your session—a blanket and something to hold. A blanket is a great way to add another layer to your images (and allows you to sit on the ground without getting dirty), and having a little something to hold onto can relax your nerves by giving you something to focus on other than the camera. My personal favorite prop is a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers (which, again, adds layers, texture, and interest). Finally, have fun and enjoy your time in the spotlight. The goal of the session is to document a moment in time, and nothing is more timeless and beautiful than the genuine love between a couple or family.

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hen Alicia Wigert took a freshman girl with cancer, whom doctors said had only two months to live, to her high school homecoming dance she had no idea it would be the beginning of an ongoing effort to provide children with cancer those fun life experiences.

Now, four years later, Alicia, a junior at Whitworth University in Spokane, is putting on a carnival for young cancer patients during this month’s Childhood Cancer

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Merete Larson was 16 years old when Alicia, then a cheerleader at Lewis and Clark high school, noticed her sitting in a corner in her wheelchair at a school fun night.

Alicia walked over and asked Merete to dance not really thinking much about it. The next day a teacher told Alicia how much it meant to Merete that she danced with her.

Merete had expressed that she was trying to live her last few months as a “normal” high school girl.

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“I was so incredibly inspired by this young woman, and I decided there is nothing more normal than going to homecoming, so I asked if she would go with me,” Alicia says.

“We went dress shopping together, got our hair and makeup done together, went to dinner, and got pictures taken at the dance. I can honestly say Merete was one of the most incredible girls I have ever known.”

Merete passed away two months later. At her memorial service the pastor spoke at length about how much that homecoming dance meant to both Merete and her parents.

“I couldn’t quite understand why.

It was just homecoming,” recalls Alicia, “but to her it wasn’t just homecoming. It was a night she got to forget about her cancer and be a normal 16 year old going to her first high school dance.”

Merete was one of about 45 to 50 children in our area diagnosed with childhood cancer each year and she was the one in five who does not survive. The American Childhood Cancer Organization Inland Northwest (ACCOIN) wants us to know those numbers represent real children like Merete, with families and loved ones who need our help and compassion. ACCOIN’s mission is to educate, support, serve and advocate for families of children with cancer, survivors of childhood cancer and the professionals who care for them.

To gain awareness and funds for childhood cancer, the organization will Paint the Town Gold in September. ACCOIN executive director Mary Anne Ruddis says, “We hope that when people see the color gold, whether it’s on a ribbon or a porch light, they will stop and think about our children with cancer. Everyone knows pink stands for breast cancer. We are trying to bring the same awareness to childhood cancer, with gold.”

You can help by changing your porch light to golden yellow this month or wearing a gold ribbon. If you want to go crazy and paint your house or car gold, go ahead. That would be a big statement for a big disease that is taking far too many of our precious children. Cancer remains the number one disease killer of children; more than genetic anomalies, asthma, cystic fibrosis, AIDS and all other childhood diseases combined. And while the fiveyear survival rate for children with cancer is increasing, 12.5% of children will not survive.

Like Merete Larson. But with help and support from the community and people like Alicia Wigert, the lives of all cancer patients can be made a little brighter. Golden moments can be created and no doubt will be at the carnival Alicia is organizing.

“Children love carnivals and this is an opportunity for them to forget they have cancer for an afternoon and play,” she says.

Luncheon: Hope is Golden, put on by ACCOIN. September 18 at the Mirabeau Hotel and Convention Center in the Spokane Valley.

Carnival: September 20 at Life Center Church on Government Way in Spokane from 2-5 p.m. Free for children with cancer and their families. Open to the public at $8 per ticket at the door.

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Try these tips from Wilton for healthier, tasty treats: Think Greek. With more protein and richness than other yogurt varieties, Greek yogurt can be used in many different ways. Try it in fruit dips or as an alternative for mayo or sour cream. You can even substitute it for some of the butter in baking recipes to reduce calories and fat.

Make it fun. Let kids get creative by using cookie cutters on lowfat cheese slices and whole grain bread or tortillas to build their own snacks. Or, have them make funny faces using natural peanut butter, raisins and fruit, like sliced bananas, apples or pears.

Sneak in veggies. Bakers are using veggies more than ever before in new, inspirational baked treats. Many vegetables have a natural sweetness, so your family won’t taste the difference during snack time. Try sweet potato cupcakes or carrot and zucchini cookies.

Hectic mornings, busy schedules and afternoon snack cravings can make

it difficult to eat foods that are tasty, healthy and satisfying. Instead of grabbing a bag of packaged cookies or vending machine chips, have a healthy alternative available for you and your family that’s delicious and satisfying.

“Better food options keep energy levels high in-between meals,” said Nancy Siler, vice president of consumer affairs at Wilton. “By planning ahead with healthy snacks or mini meals, you’ll have great choices available, even with a chaotic schedule.”

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bozzievents Make this recipe for Squash and Banana Mini Muffins for a quick and healthy snack that’s delicious whether after school or while at work. For more healthy recipes ideas, baking tips and inspiration, visit www.wilton.com.

Squash and Banana Mini Muffins Makes about 48 mini muffins 1 1/2 1 2 1/2 1/2 1 1/4

cups all-purpose flour cup quick oats (uncooked) teaspoons baking soda teaspoon salt teaspoon pumpkin pie spice cups thawed frozen pureed winter squash 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 3/4 cup mashed banana (about 2 medium bananas) 1 egg 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 cup dried cranberries Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare mini muffin pan with vegetable pan spray.

In large bowl, stir together flour, oats, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice.

In medium bowl, whisk together squash, sugar, banana, egg and oil. Make a well in center of flour mixture; whisk in squash mixture until just combined. Stir in cranberries.

Fill cavities 2/3 full with batter. Bake 12-14 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean.

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Family time travel

Moving on and peeking back

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By Jennifer Ferrero

ife’s moments go by so quickly and no one understands that better than a mother. Yet, I recently had a taste of how quickly I move on without even a peek back. It caused me to pause and reflect.

On the second and likely last trip with our family to Disneyland at Spring Break, as we walked by the gift shops, my son reminded me of a “Twilight Zone Tower of Terror” T-shirt that he wore almost daily for years. “Where is it?” he asked. His sister quickly replied, “I’m sure Mom got rid of it like everything else.” I denied my actions, but knew in my heart that the faded blue shirt had gone to Goodwill some time ago—one of many, routine trips I’ve taken with outgrown clothing and passé décor.

With my need to jump to the next stage of life, for many years of marriage, I couldn’t understand my husband’s ability and serious challenge in coping with change. Now, at 43, I am starting to get it. He grew up in a home that never changed—same schools, same house, same cars, same everything for over 20 years of his life.

Then he married someone like me—a re-decorator, a let’s move to the next project and hurry up about it kind of person. I lament nothing and love to celebrate, wash up the dishes and start planning the next event.

But, thinking about the comments of my children about the “clean-up and move on” theory they have about me has caused me to pause.

It hit me hard when recently we traded in our family minivan. After close to ten years and thousands of miles, hundreds of soccer and baseball games, kids’ parties, and family road trips, the van was traded in for a newer, more nimble small-sized SUV. As the mom and business owner, I love the smaller, sporty vehicle and in fact researched it for months before buying.

But as we were sitting in the dealership signing it over to them, a deep sadness came over me that I hadn’t experienced since 1986 as my family packed up to move for the eighth time to a different state. I said goodbye to friends and neighbors as we moved from South Dakota to South Carolina.

I still remember looking out the window of my parents’ rust-colored Econoline van, my mom crying, and waving goodbye to a small crowd gathered in the street, knowing we’d never see them again.

Surprisingly, with this van trade-in, there was a bond that I didn’t know existed, even though I was so ready to move on—at least I thought I was.

As a child, we moved often due to my father’s jobs. I believe it was something like 11 times before I was in my mid-teens. I was used to saying goodbye.

In all of my adult life, I have taken for granted my ease at moving on from stages. Sure I always feel some nostalgia at the end of a school year knowing that my kids will never be in first, sixth or eighth grade again. But, with growing kids and the next year’s activities to plan and go to, things just naturally seem to move on.

The years of school for the kids, the favorite T-shirts, and even the family van are all elements that make up our experiences and our lives as parents—and as a family.

While things get replaced and updated, the selling of the little red van nicknamed “Kelly” will live on in my memory forever. Taking time to reflect and set aside special items is my new priority for the few years I have left with the kids. I think my kids are right: slowing down and holding onto things a little longer may help us to hold onto the years as they slip away.

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By Cynthia Fine

Have you made the decision that your last baby is going to be your last baby?

Are you tired of dealing with pills, patches, rings or shots? Not willing to live with the risk of pregnancy until menopause?

It sounds like you might be ready for permanent birth control.

You might be surprised to know that permanent contraception (sterilization) is the most common form of birth control for women over the age of 30 and the second most common birth control method for all women of child-bearing age. Traditionally, sterilization meant having your tubes tied (tubal ligation) or vasectomy for men. But a new, non-surgical option is now available.

Essure is a permanent birth control procedure that works with your body to create a natural barrier against pregnancy. Soft, flexible inserts are placed into the fallopian tubes and over a period of about three months, tissue forms around the inserts and creates a barrier that keeps sperm from reaching the eggs.

Essure is highly effective (better than 99% effective) and non-hormonal. It is a simple, non-surgical procedure that’s done at a health care center. You’re fully conscious during the procedure and can go home 45 minutes later. You must con-

tinue to use another form of birth control during the next three months while your body forms tissue around the inserts.

Then you’ll have a confirmation test that will verify that the inserts are in their correct location and your fallopian tubes are blocked.

Of course, the decision to end one’s fertility is something to carefully consider, but when you are certain you don’t want any more (or any) children, and you want to stop worrying about an unplanned pregnancy and managing your temporary birth control method, Essure might be exactly what you’re looking for.

Under the Affordable Care Act, health insurance plans are now required to cover all methods of birth control for women at no cost. That means Essure may be available without copays, deductibles, or out-of-pocket costs. All health plans are different and renew at different times. But the team at Planned Parenthood is happy to help at any time.

Cynthia Fine is the Community Health Educator for Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho.

Planned Parenthood can be reached at (800) 230-PLAN. They are happy to help you explore your birth control options.

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If they only knew I remember

myself as a little girl living on a farm. At the age of 67 I can still recall my family’s beautiful old farmhouse, and the flowers, gardens, trees, and animals that shared a happy life with us. I remember lying back on the lush green grass with warm sunshine beaming down on me, dreaming of someday having a farm of my own.

I grew up and left home, got married, and had five children. In the back of my mind, where my farm dreams danced, I named my farm “Under Heaven Acres.” Eventually, my husband and I bought a piece of land and decided to build a little farm. But it didn’t happen as planned. We divorced and he walked out of my life forever. The divorce wasn’t difficult for me, as my husband had a severe drinking problem. I knew it was for the best. But I wanted to create a farm with the beautiful land waiting to become “Under Heaven Acres.”

The land was a beautiful place with trees, wild flowers, and even a bubbling creek.

It was a private setting several miles from town. I began to create “Under Heaven Acres” to live my life in peace and to share it with my loving animals. Life was good for a while. My children had their own lives in other cities. I had chosen not to remarry. My parents had both passed away, leaving me their beautiful heirlooms and memories. I had faith in God and myself and was at peace.

On a hot summer day, as I finished running errands in town, I received a call that there was smoke coming from the direction of my farm. As I drove home, I could see smoke rising in the air and flames spreading across the hillside about two miles from my farm. As I turned onto my long driveway, a fire truck approached me. A fireman asked if there was anyone in my house. I said “no” but that my pets were there. The fireman said, “I’m sorry, Ma’am, but you have to leave.” I pleaded with him, crying out that my animals were on my farm, that I couldn’t leave them behind.

Huge flames jumped over the road, burning a path across the countryside.

The fire was out of control in 15 minutes.

Everyone living near me was evacuated, as well. There were many fire trucks and fire fighters from neighboring cities on the scene.

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out hope that the fire somehow passed over my farm. I couldn’t fathom any thought otherwise.

A police officer pulled up and delivered news that still takes my breath away. My home, my farm had been wiped out from the fire. It was a complete loss. A deputy sheriff confirmed the loss of my pets; he shared that burned animal carcasses littered my property.

I went into shock, uncontrollably sobbing.

I wanted to rush to my farm, I wanted to see for myself, I wanted to check for any surviving pets. The officers cautioned against it for many reasons, but said the property was still smoldering and would be unsafe.

But I couldn’t stay away.

As I walked onto my property, and witnessed the burned bodies of the pets I so dearly loved, I nearly passed out. My home, my vehicles, all of my possessions . . . my everything, was a complete loss. It was all gone.

I couldn’t hold back the sobs as we worked to rescue a couple of surviving animals.

Several news reporters from other cities asked me for interviews, and I became known as “the lady with the white hair” as far away as New York.

It has been two years since the fire, and I spend every moment, night and day, grieving the loss of my pets. I’ve undergone intensive trauma therapy, but post traumatic stress disorder plagues me with visions of the fire’s horror as I struggle to rebuild my life. I feel much compassion for anyone, young or old, who suffers from post traumatic stress disorder for any reason. With inner strength and faith in ourselves, along with determination, I believe we can heal and live on. Who you have become isn’t always who you feel you are. “If they only knew . . .”

“If They Only Knew” is an anonymous guest column featuring essays from the “snapshot” life moments of courage and perseverance in Spokane Coeur d’Alene women. If you would like to share a moment of your life when you thought, “If They Only Knew,” please send an email to editor@spokanecdawoman.com or mail a hard copy to our editor, Stephanie Regalado, at 104 S. Freya, Ste. 209, Spokane, WA 99202.

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