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What is the message our actions are calculations of cost. Hospitals should not 14 sending back? That we are afraid? be allowed to declare Medicaid “losses” That won’t have beneficial results. as a community benefit. FILM A bold demonstration of reaching out St. Joseph’s Hospital is very profitable. Foow us on Instagram and Faceb k for updates @pureblideerts to one another and to the Earth itself, PeaceHealth’s latest filings show it had 12 exhibiting our love and concern would six executives who were paid over $1 mil- speak volumes. lion apiece—including $1.1 million to MUSIC This needs to come from the individu- former CEO Alan Yordy, and ten who were als that comprise the planet’s popula- paid between $500,000 and $1 million 11 tion, starting by reaching out in any way apiece, according to the Lund Report. Now offering curbside pick-up for all your favorite STAGE we can with compassion. This is not go- From 2005 to 2015, average chief ex- Aslan beer and grub, every day of the week from noon ing to be initiated by our governments, ecutive compensation in nonprofit hos- to 8PM! Order online at ASLANBREWING.COM/ORDER 10 but by the people. pitals increased by 93 percent. Over that We can lead the way by acting. same period, pediatricians saw a 15 per-

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The forces now in control of the planet, 03.25.20 primarily care for and support themselves. It is we who can show our love for the .15 13 planet, for it is our home. Perhaps we DEAR READERS # should learn to lead and not just follow. This is a very difficult moment to be an We must trust in our inherent good- Arts & Entertainment newspaper. ness, it is time for us to shine and choose Our very mission is to connect readers our path. Please help by taking responsi- with public events and entertainment readers may enjoy, and the majority of bility through your actions and show you our advertising and revenues support care. And remember that we are all con- that promotion. We pride ourselves on CASCADIA WEEKLY nected and the state of the least of us is keeping the community informed. All of the state of all of us. that is in jeopardy with the threat of the 3 coronavirus crisis (COVID-19). —Gene Golden, The majority of our revenue has Golden School of Tai Chi Ch’uan, Bellingham vanished overnight, and many of the Pepper Sisters businesses and providers we support are Flavors of New Mexico RETHINK HOSPITAL in distress. The collapse of this healthy EXEMPTION and robust entertainment community has Tax exemption is a gift provided by been abrupt—and frightening. We appreciate your support. And please Serving Dinner Tuesday - Sunday the community and should be treated join us to wish we all remain healthy Happy hour Tuesday - Thursday as such. PeaceHealth’s community ben- and that those who are suffering get efit should be defined more explicitly in well soon. Comfort food terms of tangible medical benefits for lo- from scratch 1055 N. State peppersisters.com THE GRISTLE SIDESHOW: Continuing his fatuous and frightening campaign to be Washington’s governor, carnival barker Tim Eyman brought his sideshow to Bell- ingham this week to mock and tip over legislative adjustments to an emergency service ordinance views YOUR VIEWS THE GRISTLE that has been on the books since 1977. The current

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15 “No new authority or power is being added to city government, and no new authority or power is be- BY ALAN RHODES ing executed by this ordinance,” City Attorney Pe- B-BOARD ter Ruffato explained. “This ordinance is intended to align emergency functions with the City Charter

14 and with modern emergency response.” Staying Silly in Troubled Times Whatever the particulars and peculiars of the FILM city’s 1977 emergency powers code, Council’s ac- MR. CRANKY’S CORONAVIRUS JOURNAL tion this week was intended to be responsive to

12 the current fast-moving pandemic that endangers I HAD considerable hesitation Nut stuck in my throat. people gathering together in large groups. Eyman’s about running a humorous piece on Essentials. I do understand that

MUSIC response? Try to whip up an angry mob and send such a serious topic, but finally de- we should only be going out on es- them in droves to Bellingham City Hall. cided that a bit of levity might be sential errands, but my wife had 11 He did not succeed. A smattering of gun-rights just the thing in these difficult days. to inform me that a trip to Trader misanthropes arrived, and after an emotional delay Since this coronavirus thing start- Joe’s just to stock up on dark choc- STAGE the meeting concluded. ed I’ve been keeping a journal, a olate peanut butter cups probably The 1977 law establishes limits on the brandish- sort of ‘Hamster version of Defoe’s wouldn’t be considered essential. 10 ing of firearms, among other restrictions—and A Journal of the Plague Year. Here’s a Maybe I should be prepared also, I Silver Lining. Because of the frankly the controversy speaks more to the sad de- random assortment of recent entries. thought, vaguely recalling seeing a coronavirus, Joe Biden and Bernie GET OUT cay of the conservative mind than of any restric- Precautionary Measures. I’ve been gun in our attic. Rummaging around Sanders had to hold their debate tions contemplated by city government. Serious- self-isolating, but recently had to run up there I found it: my Daisy BB without a live audience. I thought 8 minded Republicans like Gerald Ford and Dan Evans some errands and I couldn’t find any gun I bought when I was 11, over this was great. The candidates and Ralph Munro still had influence on rightwing protective masks around the house. the objection of my parents. This stuck more to the issues, didn’t thought, and the National Rifle Association was All I could come up with was a ski would have to do. OK, you maraud- toss out zingers to elicit cheap ap- CURRENTS content to support hunters, firearms safety and re- mask. This was working pretty well ing hordes, if you’re coming for my plause, and since there wasn’t an

4 sponsible gun ownership. It was an era when the until I walked into my bank. On a toilet paper you’ll have to pry it out auditorium full of yahoos clapping 4 idea of armed vigilantes combing the streets in a positive note, the county jail officer of my cold, dead hands. and cheering, there was more time VIEWS VIEWS moment of panic or emergency raised thoughts of who released me the next morning Chutzpah. The airlines are asking for the actual debate. I say we keep concern, not giddy cries of patriotism. carefully Purrelled his hands before for a bailout. These guys have been the no-audience format for all fu- 2 Eyman delivered a screed about “God-given” returning my belongings. raking in record profits for years ture debates.

MAIL rights, declaring “there is absolutely no justification All Together Now. I was at Home while cutting back services and Staying Safe. Now that we’re for these blatantly unconstitutional provisions.” Depot and had to use the rest- charging extra for everything they supposed to stay six feet away Perhaps, and perhaps at a more circumspect mo- room. There were three other guys can think of. When I heard that from other people, I no longer have ment the matter should be revisited; but city gov- in there washing their hands and some airlines were going to start to worry about something that was 03.25.20 ernment in the midst of a pandemic crisis surely has I could see them all mouthing the charging extra for a middle seat, perplexing me. Back when we were more important matters to attend to than tedious, words to “Happy Birthday” as they that pushed me over the edge. Hey, elbow bumping rather than shak- .15

13 controversial revisions to code that has lurked on lathered up. “All right, chaps,” I airlines, strapped for cash? Don’t ing hands, I wasn’t sure if I should # the books, unenforced, for 43 years. Eyman’s com- said merrily, “all together now,” look at me. Maybe you should have be sanitizing my elbows after ev- plaint is with AD 1977, not anything relevant or and we launched into a fairly pass- your executives give back their ob- ery encounter. unfolding in the modern day. able barbershop quartet rendition scene bonuses. What’s in a Name? Donald Trump, The 1977 ordinance was in fact drafted prior to of the song. Then one of the fel- Bad Timing. I had to go to Fred fond as he is of racist and xenopho- any Supreme Court declaration of the unbridled pri- lows suggested we try a doo-wop Meyer for a few essentials. As I bic language, persists in calling macy of gun rights in the United States; and it is version. That wasn’t bad either. We walked in I was still chomping on this the Chinese virus. Since Trump

CASCADIA WEEKLY obviously—like all laws in the United States—con- tried several other styles and only some Corn Nuts I’d been eating in diddled around at the beginning of strained by more recent findings by the Court. quit when the manager came in to the car. One stuck in my throat and all this, suggesting it was no big 4 Eyman pulled an earlier stunt against the advice see why four guys were hanging I started coughing uncontrollably deal and the handful of cases would of Island County health officials, encouraging sup- around in the restroom so long. just as I came through the door. quickly drop to zero, he exacerbat- porters to “stick a finger in the eye of Jay Inslee” Good Guy With a Gun. When the A couple of burly fellow shoppers ed the situation. I think that rather and gather in large groups in political rallies in coronavirus started spreading, I grabbed me, hustled me out the than calling it the Chinese virus, a Coupeville and Oak Harbor—against the governor’s saw internet photos of people lin- door and pushed me into the park- better name for this malady is the caution to avoid such gatherings. ing up at gun stores, many fearing ing lot. One of them said, “Don’t Trump virus. “I’m bringing a six-pack of Corona!” cried this approaching anarchy, societal dis- come in here if you’re coughing, applicant to protect the health and welfare of the integration and grabby people in you irresponsible jerk.” I tried to Alan Rhodes can be reached at mr_ citizens of Washington. the toilet paper aisle at Walmart. explain but I couldn’t. I had a Corn [email protected] In perhaps the saddest commentary on the wretch- ed state of conservative thought in the United States, VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF CASCADIA WEEKLY THE GRISTLE this office chair thief and serial campaign finance scofflaw leads the field of Republicans seeking residence in the governor’s mansion. Given our terrible and turbulent times, he may succeed. BEST PREPARING FOR THE END: With great uncertainty and difficulty, Cascadia KAGIT20 Weekly and other newspaper publica- OFS 20 19 tions in the region got their physical products on the street this week. It FOOD was uncertain if the governor’s order

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For the first time in 47 years the Baker- 10 to-bay run won’t usher in summer. Event organizers have cancelled thus year’s annual Ski to Sea relay race on GET OUT Memorial Day Weekend. “It is with great disappointment that 8 we must announce that the 2020 Ski to Sea race is canceled due to the circum- stances associated with the coronavirus,” CURRENTS 8 CURRENTS Anna Rankin, Whatcom Events executive director, said. “The decision to interrupt

4 this tradition of 46 years was difficult and painful. However, cancellation is the only

VIEWS responsible choice given the logistics in BY TIM JOHNSON The stay-at-home order is initially in preparing for the race, the uncertainty of 2 our ability to safely stage the event on May place through April 6, though officials said 24, and our sensitivity to the financial and

MAIL it will be reassessed at that time and could potential health impacts to racers.” be extended. Ski to Sea has been an uninterrupted ‘Stay Home’ All public and private social, spiritu- annual celebration of our community’s al and recreational gatherings are now diverse outdoor recreational opportunities since 1973. 03.25.20 GOVERNOR ISSUES NEW ORDERS TO HALT COVID-19 banned, including weddings and funerals. GOVERNOR JAY Inslee spoke directly to Washingtonians on Monday and an- The order’s prohibition on gatherings and .15

13 nounced he will sign a statewide order that requires everyone in the state to stay leaving home unless necessary takes ef- according to county health officials. # home. The order will last for two weeks and could be extended. fect immediately. Skagit County was similarly struck by an “The less time we spend in public, the more lives we will save,” Inslee said. Washington was an early outbreak area outbreak cluster and has reported 45 con- Inslee ordered nonessential businesses to close and the state’s more than 7 for the pandemic. For most people, the firmed cases of COVID-19. million residents to stay home unless necessary in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus causes only mild or moder- “What we’re really trying to avoid is this novel coronavrirus, COVID-19. By Monday, the virus had spread in Washington to ate symptoms, such as fever and cough, rapid acceleration of cases,” Washington more than 2,200 individuals and claimed 110 lives. and the majority recover. But for some, Secretary of Health John Wiesman said on

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12 03.18.20 federal assistance for the state, tribal and local response to the coronavirus outbreak MUSIC WEDNESDAY NORTHWEST PASSAGES that has killed dozens. The disaster declara- In a joint announcement, U.S. and Canadian officials suggest the border tion will provide federal assistance for both 11 should be closed to all “nonessential” travel in an attempt to slow the emergency protective measures and crisis transmission of the novel coronavirus, also known as SARS-CoV-2. More than counseling, the White House said. Washing- STAGE 14 million such likely “nonessential” trips were made into the United States ton Gov. Jay Inslee said the federal decla- through border stations at Blaine, Lynden, Sumas, and Point Roberts in 2018, ration was appreciated but added it was a 10 many of those believed to be shopping trips either to retail stores—or, in- “first step” that doesn’t go far enough. In a creasingly, U.S.-based post offices or mail services with boxes rented by Ca- statement Inslee said, “today’s declaration GET OUT nadians to receive online goods. Roughly 75 perent of border traffic between does not unlock many forms of federal assis- British Columbia and Washington state is Canadians coming south to shop, tance we have requested to help workers and 8 according to economic estimates. [Seattle Times] Washington Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib will not be families who are badly hurting. We will con- running for re-election and will instead join the tinue working with our federal partners to 03.19.20 Jesuit order of the Catholic Church to start the deliver the full suite of disaster assistance CURRENTS 8 CURRENTS process of becoming a priest. A Democrat who that is sorely needed in our state, such as THURSDAY has served in the position since 2017, Habib 4 previously served in the state House and Senate. expanded unemployment benefits for work- Bellingham Mayor Seth Fleetwood signs an order extending payment dead- He said he understood why many constituents and ers who lose their paychecks as a result of

VIEWS lines for city utility, B & O tax, and lease payments, and waiving correspond- supporters may be surprised and wondering why the COVID-19 crisis.” [Office of Governor] ing late penalties. “We anticipate these changes—and other city actions and he “would trade a life of authority for one of obe- 2 decisions to come in the days ahead—will be welcome relief for those af- dience.” Habib, the state’s first blind lieutenant The Federal Emergency Mananagement governor, said the decision comes after “two years MAIL fected,” Fleetwood said. The mayor ordered the relief measures to help ease of careful and prayerful discernment.” Administration announced that federal financial pressure created by COVID-19 response. [COB] emergency aid has been made available for the state of Washington to supplement 03.20.20 Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin issues a the state, tribes and local recovery efforts 03.25.20 stay-home directive to the city’s 110,000 in the areas affected by the Coronavirus FRIDAY residents—believed to be the first such Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic begin- .15

13 Gov. Jay Inslee sends a letter to President Donald Trump requesting that he order issued in the state. Franklin said res- ning on Jan. 20, 2020, and continuing. # declare a federal major disaster in the state of Washington to unlock a host idents should only leave their houses for er- Federal funding is also available to state, of additional federal assistance to benefit affected Washingtonians, such as rands to maintain health and safety, such as tribal, and eligible local governments and expanded unemployment assistance and basic food benefits. “Tens of thousands picking up medicine, seeing a doctor or ob- certain private nonprofit organizations on of individuals have found themselves unemployed and will require disaster un- taining supplies, or for essential government a cost-sharing basis for emergency protec- employment assistance that is not otherwise available through state disaster or business functions. [City of Everertt] tive measures (Category B), including direct unemployment programs, including many hourly workers who are unable to work federal assistance under Public Assistance,

CASCADIA WEEKLY because they are under quarantine or their business is closed,” Inslee said. The Cherry Point refineries are stepping up to for all areas impacted by COVID-19 in the 74-page letter outlines more aspects of the tools provided in a major disaster assist the new Whatcom County command state of Washington. The federal cost share 8 declaration to help Washingtonians during these unprecedented times, including coordinated response to COVID-19. Phillips is 75 percent. [FEMA] mass care for those most at risk for health complications from COVID-19 and 66 Ferndale and BP Cherry point have each emergency services for families of individuals who contract the disease and fam- given $60,000 toward software at the emer- The Whatcom County Health Department ilies affected economically by school and business closures. [Office of Governor] gency operations facility, a unified command has identified 29 additional confirmed cas- website and volunteer training. [COB, KGMI] es of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Inslee warns that while he has not yet enacted more stringent social dis- an outbreak among residents and staff as- tancing requirements to fight the spread of coronavirus like those imposed by 03.22.19 sociated with Shuksan Healthcare Center. California, New York, and other states, if people continue to ignore current Twenty-three of these cases are residents requirements he “will go farther to protect 7 million Washingtonians.” He SUNDAY and six are staff associated with the facil- urged people over 65 not to go to work unless they are in an “essential” job. President Donald Trump issues a disas- ity. The total number of cases in Whatcom [Office of Governor] ter declaration for Washington and orders County today stands at 48. [WCHD] a sober family member who lives in an- OF other city. WHATCOM FUZZ COUNTY On March 18, Blaine Police learned of a 52 WOMEN BUZZ neighbor dispute. “A woman complained BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF BELLINGHAM AND WHATCOM COUNTY her neighbor directly behind her was Dr. Karen Morse headed Western Wash- throwing rotten fruit over the fence and ington University from 1993 to 2008. She GRIFTERS GOTTA GRIFT yelling about her dog, which she claimed was the second woman in the state’s history

On March 18, the U.S. Attorney’s office was disrupting her children at play,” to lead one of its six publicly funded col-

warned of increased fraud in connection police reported. Officers determined no leges and universities and the longest-serv- 19 with the novel coronavirus, caution- crime was committed, but the woman ing university president in the state. ing local law enforcement to be alert to provided a photograph of one half of a Morse led all the state’s public four-year FOOD scams preying on those concerned about potato at the bottom of the fence. institutions in seeking state funding for more faculty, buildings and programs. Morse

COVID-19. “Scammers are leveraging the 15 COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money, On March 16, Anacortes Police learned a said she was proud of “increasing the quality your personal information, or both,” the 37-year-old man had violated a protec- of faculty and students and maintaining a

focus on student education in a beautiful B-BOARD FBI warned in a press release. “Protect tion order and visited his mother. The environment.” yourself and do your research before woman notified police that her son was Morse, a former chemistry professor, was clicking on links purporting to provide in the house yelling and throwing food. widely published in her field, has three 14 information on the virus; donating to a The son was taken into custody without patents to her name, is a fellow of the charity online or through social media; incident and transported to jail. American Association for the Advancement FILM SPECIAL COLLECTIONS WILSON LIBRARY WWU SPECIAL COLLECTIONS contributing to a crowdfunding cam- of Science and was awarded the Olin-Garvin paign; purchasing products online; or On March 19, Bellingham Police spoke to Medal, the highest award given to a woman Morse will be remembered for 12 giving up your personal information in a woman who refused to get out of a taxi for her contributions to the field of chem- her vision of a collaborative order to receive money or other benefits.” and leave a location from which she had istry. The Chemistry Building at WWU was MUSIC already been trespassed. renamed the Karen W. Morse Hall in 2012. community where education On March 18, Anacortes Police arrested The Karen W. Morse Institute for Leadership always come first. 11 (KWMIL) was created in Sept. 2009. a 38-year-old man after he walked past On March 19, a parent reported his child STAGE a sign stating that patrons should wait called and messaged him, saying he be- outside due to the coronavirus outbreak. lieves someone was in the house. Blaine 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage and the formation of the League of Women 10 “Despite the staff’s attempts to stop him, Police arrived and contacted the young Voters. Every week in 2020, the LWV is proud to feature a woman who made a difference in What- the man helped himself to food laid out man who said after he contacted his dad com County through their accomplishments, active community involvement or inspiring representa- for patrons and made derogatory state- he discovered there were no humans in tion in different fields. Visit the LWV website to learn more www.lwvbellinghamwhatcom.org. GET OUT ments toward staff,” police reported. the house, but a bird had gotten inside. 8 The bird was making a lot of noise as it 8 BOWMEN OMEN was trying to escape. The bird was safely index On March 15, Blaine Police learned peo- removed from the house. CURRENTS ple were practicing archery in Lincoln CURRENTS

Park. The two individuals were shooting TEEN TROUBLES 4 arrows at each other, and then left prior On March 5, Blaine Police tried to locate to arrival of officers. Officers did not lo- a missing teen. An officer arrived at the VIEWS cate the archers. home moments after the teenager returned. “The girl explained she had left 51 2

IMPROPER SHOPPERS home because of a panic-related prob- Percent of U.S. adults who say they are following news of the COVID-19 pandemic very MAIL On March 9, Bellingham Police arrested lem,” police explained. “The officer sug- closely. Another 38 precent say they’re following it fairly closely. About a third (32 a 35-year-old woman after she allegedly gested several relaxation exercises and percent) have not seen much, while 20 percent say they’ve not seen any at all. pushed a grocery cart full of items, valued recommended telling someone she need- at approximately $160, out of the Sunset ed a break in the future. She said she un- 03.25.20 Safeway without paying for the items. derstood and would try that next time.” .15

70 13 # On March 23, Bellingham Police arrested On March 6, police were called to the Percent of the country who believe the media has covered the coronavirus pandemic a 51-year-old woman after she stole beer Blaine Skate Park after an incident of crisis well or fairly well. from a convenience store near the airport. roughhousing was escalated by testos- terone. “Allegedly a juvenile male took On March 18, Bellingham Police arrested a backpack of a juvenile female and a teen after she was caught stealing a dumped it out,” police reported. “While 48 37 bottle of wine. doing so, the female fell down and hurt Percent of Americans who say they’ve Percent of Americans who say the news CASCADIA WEEKLY her ankle. Officers arrived and mediated seen fake or made-up news about media have greatly exaggerated the risks On March 21, Bellingham Police arrested the situation and documented the two COVID-19. of COVID-19. 9 a 52-year-old man after he set a shop- juveniles involved—in case this becomes ping cart on fire. an ongoing issue,” police noted. “The female declined aid. The male apologized 23 22 and went home.” SHELTER IN PLACE Percent of Americans who believe Percent of Americans who believe a On March 17, Blaine Police learned fam- COVID-19 was created in a lab. Roughly COVID-19 vaccine will be available ily members were trying to have an in- CRITTER CRIMES four-in-10 (43 percent) correctly within a year. Roughly half (49 percent) toxicated family member go to bed. This On Feb. 17, Anacortes Police learned of answered that the virus most likely came answered that it would be a year or particular person was refusing to do so an injured crow near O Avenue, but the about naturally. more, in line with what most public and was arrested for disorderly conduct. animal was gone by the time an officer health experts have stated. The surly sibling was later released to arrived. SOURCES: Pew Research Center Election News Pathways survey outside HIKING RUNNING GARDENING

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MUSIC FROM THE WASHINGTON TRAILS ASSOCIATION 11 Following are some suggestions to help you get outside responsibly. The situation

STAGE is changing quickly, and some of these recommendations might change under the 10 10 shelter-in-place order. TRY TO STAY LOCAL GET OUT GET OUT We are lucky to have so many trails and green spaces, some of them in the middle of towns and cities. Keep rural neighbors 8 safer by sticking close to home. TRY LESSER-TRAVELED TRAILS

CURRENTS Do your best to avoid trails where the main attraction is a viewpoint or other

4 creature comforts, as we are in our day- STORY AND PHOTOS BY JOHN D’ONOFRIO area that would serve as a likely gather- to-day lives, we take much for granted. ing point for many people. Go during

VIEWS But when some of these accoutrements off hours or take a walk around your are gone, we gain the ability to appreci- neighborhood instead. 2 The Chair ate some of the things that otherwise BEFORE YOU LEAVE MAIL escape our notice and discover (or redis- Verify the area you are going to is open. LIFE LESSONS AT KAYOSTIA BEACH cover) the joy of simple pleasures. Like a Most neighborhood parks and green broken cafeteria chair, for instance. spaces will be open. Some other lands I WAS backpacking on the Olympic Coast last week (social distancing indeed) with The situation we find ourselves in is and facilities have already closed. Plan on any ranger stations, park buildings, 03.25.20 two companions. The weather was stormy—howling wind and sideways rain—when certainly fraught with difficulty and un- restrooms and facilities to be closed. we arrived at Kayostia Beach, near the Norwegian Memorial, 10 miles from the closest certainty, but maybe we can find some This is the rare time we’d advise .15 against transit or carpooling. Plan to

13 National Park trailhead. solace in the opportunity to discover # We had the beach to ourselves. gratitude in aspects of our lives we ordi- hike with people you are already in physi- We set about establishing a camp in the contorted trees, strung a tarp and coaxed a narily take for granted. cal contact with, such as your family or housemates. smoky fire to life beneath it. The evening was somewhat challenging, as we hunkered In my life, I have seen how hardships Think ahead about what you’ll need down on wet beach logs, occupied with trying to stay dry and avoiding smoke inhala- and deprivations have offered unex- so you won’t have to stop for supplies. tion. Comfort was scarce. pected opportunities and new perspec- Gas up before you go, bring all the food The next day, the rain stopped, the sky cleared and things were decidedly more tives. Definitely not the kind of lessons you need and be prepared to follow Leave No Trace principles. CASCADIA WEEKLY palatable. We spent the day hiking on the beach, exploring tide pools, examining the we would choose, but lessons nonethe- On trails and in parks, give each flotsam and jetsam, and watching clouds move across the sky like an airborne armada. less. At the end of the day, perhaps we’ll other at least six feet at all times. Give 10 My friend Jesse discovered a broken chair washed up on the beach—the kind of a emerge from this dark episode with a people space when you meet them on chair that might once have been in a middle-school cafeteria. No legs, just a one-piece deeper sense of what’s important. the trail. seat and back, weathered and beaten by the waves. Please note that in an attempt to help Respect any trail or facility closures. That evening, I sat beside the campfire—less smoky now that the wood had dried reduce the spread of the coronavirus, the And remember, have a backup plan before you leave, in case you arrive to find an somewhat—in this chair in the sand, leaning it against a log, exceedingly grateful for state government announced Sun., March area closed or crowded. the opportunity to sit comfortably beside the warm fire. My back, which had been com- 22 that all state campgrounds will be Be extra cautious. Emergency respond- plaining after carrying my pack and balancing on drift logs, felt great. I was genuinely closed through April 30. No new camp- ers are very busy. Please don’t take any joyous to be able to relax in what seemed like luxury to me; a chair! I lingered long into ers will be allowed onto Washington State risks that might mean you need rescue or the night, enjoying the comfort and listening to the music of the waves. Parks and Recreation, Department of Fish health care. For updates, go to www.wta.org. I thought about this today in light of the current coronavirus situation. It occurs to and Wildlife, or Department of Natural Re- me that comfort and contentment are extremely relative. When we are surrounded by sources lands. ber of upcoming shows have either been canceled or postponed, but staff are staying positive. Advice they’re giving about supporting local arts organizations includes staying connected and informed, and checking online or on social media pages before stage reaching out with questions, as many or- THEATER DANCE PROFILES ganizations have limited staff available

during this perilous time. They also rec-

ommend donating tickets back in support 19 rather than asking for a refund. “These contributions are essential in FOOD helping arts organizations maintain bal-

ance during uncertain times,” they say. 15 “Donating even a portion of your ticket can make a big difference.” They also point to purchasing memberships and B-BOARD making donations as helpful options.

At the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Ver- 14 non, a Theater Arts Guild run of The Mu- sic Man was also abruptly canceled, and FILM a wide number of additional stage and

music events have either been scrapped or 12 postponed. They parrot many of the afore-

mentioned tips for helping keep them in MUSIC business, while acknowledging that keep- 11 ing people healthy is their first priority. 11 “Our mission, being a community con- STAGE STAGE nected by culture, cannot happen in a vacuum,” Lincoln Theatre Center Foun- 10 dation Executive Director Roger Giet- zen says. “We’re incredibly proud of the

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MOUNT BAKER THEATRE this community and our first priority will always be the health and safety of our 8 staff, customers, artists and volunteers.” Other arts organizations can also an absolutely devastating effect on our use the assistance of prospective audi- CURRENTS BY AMY KEPFERLE work, and it is going to take a lot of hard ence members to help them survive and 4 work and creative thinking for us to find thrive—including the Bellingham The-

a way to stay in business, pay staff and atre Guild, McIntyre Hall, the Belling- VIEWS survive to keep serving our community, ham Circus Guild, Anacortes Community

Crowd Control 2 who have given so much to support us Theatre, Whidbey Playhouse, Northwest

AN AUDIENCE ALERT over the last couple years,” read a press Ballet Theater, the Firehouse Arts and MAIL release from the Sylvia Center for the Events Center, and the Upfront Theatre. WHAT A difference a day makes. Arts early last week. For almost 15 years, the Upfront has When Cascadia Weekly prepared to go to press on Tues., March 10 it was business as The downtown Bellingham arts hub been hosting live improv comedy at its

(almost) usual. An array of entertainment options had been collected, catalogued and had just had to put one of its most am- bayside locale, and as a former mainstage 03.25.20 set in print, and although concerns about COVID-19 had caused a few events to be can- bitious undertakings ever on the back player who was there at the theater’s in- celed, the fact that no cases of the coronavirus had yet been discovered in Whatcom burner—The Saga of the Volsungs, a tril- ception, I believe it would be a shame to .15 13 or Skagit counties meant the gigs of most theater and dance companies, bands and ogy of plays with a cast of 22 actors who see it disappear. # assorted performers were still intact. had spent months honing their roles. But rather than wallowing in despair, But about an hour before our final edit, we got news there was a case detected in The tips they gave for ways to support the Upfront recently called for former Whatcom County, which was soon followed by one in Skagit County, and also on Whid- them were numerous. Audiences can buy and current performers, volunteers, stu- bey Island. By the time I got to the office the following morning, the event cancella- tickets anyway, with all ticket purchases dents and patrons to chime in on their tions had started to pile up. And up, and up, and so on. being honored when the performances Facebook page by sharing their favorite

I don’t think I’ve ever taken for granted the wealth of talent that flourishes in this are rescheduled. Securing a $250 pass memories at the space founded by Whose CASCADIA WEEKLY corner of the world, but watching the work of so many hardworking people be erased in now for the following season was also Line is it Anyway? alum Ryan Stiles. one fell swoop was chilling to behold. In more than 20 years of making a living report- an option, as was making an annual tax- I’ll start. Once, during a 27-hour “Im- 11 ing on the area’s arts scene, I’d never seen such a divisive decline of events in such a deductible giving donation. provathon,” I fell asleep while waiting on short amount of time. “Most of our larger donations typi- the side stage to jump into a show that With no clear date in sight on when life might return to a new kind of normal, the- cally come at the end of the year, but took place at approximately 3am. I woke aters can’t yet reschedule their shows, and those who depend on live audiences to fill if ever we were in need of a hand, it up, recovered, and ended up making it to their creative coffers are left with the knowledge that their livelihoods are in jeopardy. is now,” they say. “Whether it is a $20 the end of the herculean entertainment (Mine is, too, so I empathize.) ticket or a $1,000 ‘Friend of the The- effort 14 hours later. The love and energy Without help, these entities may soon be forced to make decisions about their future ater’ donation, Sylvia Center is asking I felt from the audience that night was that will no doubt be detrimental to the cultural landscape of our region. With support, for your support to help us see through unlike anything I’d experienced before, they may still survive and flourish. these gray days.” or since. We were in it together, just like “Like many other local businesses and nonprofits, the COVID-19 pandemic is having At the Mount Baker Theatre, a num- all of us are right now. rumor has it AS I TYPE this, I have no idea what’s about to take place, but things look real uncertain for the Cascadia Weekly. Despite an outpouring of community sup- music port—that came with donations from some SHOW PREVIEWS RUMOR HAS IT

of our longest and staunchest readers—it’s

19 not enough to counterbalance the breath- taking loss of advertising revenue that hap- FOOD pened within the space of just a few days donate to them because they will no doubt due to COVID-19 closures.

15 soon be our overlords. These advertisers were One of the first to make the big adjustment as heartbroken to stop was Dave Lyon, who, if you’ve ever seen the Wal- placing ads with us as we B-BOARD rus play—and we’ve all seen the Walrus at some were to lose them—we get point or another—will appear mighty familiar. it. They’re suffering too,

14 Dave is a full-time music teacher, specializing some of them catastrophi- in guitar, bass and the ukulele, and he’s already cally so. We’ve always FILM begun teaching all 35 of his music students prided ourselves on our BY CAREY ROSS online. He’s also posting videos of himself in fiercely local ad base—we

12 12 what he’s dubbed “performance mode,” so you are supported by the very same community can admire and emulate his killer technique. that we support. It’s how it’s supposed to be. MUSIC MUSIC His teaching resume is as wide as it is deep, At present, we don’t know what the fu- so if you’ve got some time on your hands—and ture holds, only that it is uncertain and 11 in the future we’ve got nothing but time—it we don’t have much left in the tank. But might be your opportunity to spruce up your save for some kind of 11th-hour miracle, STAGE skills or acquire new ones. He can be reached at on hiatus we will have to go, and what hap- 360-224-4902. Note to parents: Dave has a lot pens after that is unclear. In that, we are in 10 of experience instructing kids, if you happen to plentiful and excellent company. have a few of those underfoot right now. No matter what the coming strange days GET OUT Not to be outdone, his Walrus bandmate hold, writing for the Weekly and especially Chuck Dingee—or Chuck D, as I often call writing this column, for you, for so many 8 him whether he likes it or not—is also taking years has been the gift of my life. Period, HAVILAH his smooth voice, colorful shirts and musical full stop. Through it I have done and learned stylings online. He’ll play a short concert— so much, and all of you have been my sound- CURRENTS more EP-length than full-length—at 6pm ev- ing board and soft place to land from the

4 ery evening. Find him on Facebook and tune start. You have forgiven me when I have BY CAREY ROSS in. There’s a link to donate, but Chuck D is a been clumsy and praised me beyond what

VIEWS community-minded fellow and if you’d like to is reasonable when I manage to get things donate to charity instead, that’s fine by him. right. You have thoroughly embraced each 2 Life in the Future In our past life, Havilah Rand did a brisk busi- and every iteration of the chicken with an

MAIL ness teaching lessons and playing shows in per- affection I thought only I felt for chickens. WELCOME YOUR NEW OVERLORDS son, but here in the future, there’s no money But mostly, you have read what I’ve had in that. So she too is working to transform her to say, week in and week out, with an in- WE LIVE in the future now. Sure, maybe you thought it was 2020 not former business into a virtual one. She’s been terest and devotion that has felt like noth- 03.25.20 long ago, a time when people met for after-work drinks and wandered the livestreaming from her house here and there ing short of a miracle. I’m not sure I earned streets in packs and had, you know, weddings and funerals in person with (find her on Facebook to tune in) and is hatch- it, but I’ll sure take it. .15

13 other people who were also in person, but that was then and this is now. ing grand plans to do online voice coaching. She However, the greatest benefit of this job # Back in 2020, we went to watch live music in actual music venues. We charges $25 for 30 minutes and her website, has always been you. I’ve met and come to congregated with our friends, we drank, we danced, we sang along—it was www.havilahmusic.com, has more info. She’s care about so many of you that I can’t begin a whole thing. An entire music scene was built around this activity. It em- another instructor who can take your children to take measure of it. I’ve gotten to write ployed people and entertained people and made them happy. off your hands for a spell, virtually speaking. about and bring attention to what you’re up That’s not how we do things in the future. Before we became a full-screen society, Lou- to, and, in turn, you’ve kept me in the loop In the future, we don’t leave our houses. It’s dangerous outside, and we can is Ledford was launching a new album into the and allowed me to be part of and a mouth-

CASCADIA WEEKLY only increase the danger to ourselves and to others by wandering freely. Oh world. He planned to do so in the traditional piece for this rich and rewarding community. sure, we’re allowed out to add to our ever-growing stockpiles of toilet paper, way, with release shows that we, his friends, I don’t know what comes next, not for me 12 the future’s most precious commodity. But by and large, living as we once did fans and the general public, were welcome to and not for the Cascadia Weekly. These are is not allowed. There are penalties, of both the legal and social variety. attend. That’s not how albums are birthed into bizarre and troubling times, with each day Here in our more advanced time—which doesn’t seem all that advanced, the world in our new, possibly not improved more surreal than the last. But I do know for but that’s how progress works, I guess—we take in our musical entertainment era, and since we do not wish him to die, a fact that if this is the final time you read and education the same way we do everything else: via screens. It’s really the adapt he must. So he has, and because he’s me, I have few regrets and would do nearly best way. All of that pesky human interaction was messy. And while messy can “so home that he couldn’t be anymore home” all of it over again. In a heartbeat. Writing be fun and inspiring and lead to great things, sterile is where it’s at. Screens (I see you all now nodding in agreement), he’s for you has been an honor without parallel. I are the future, and the future is now. playing a pair of concerts at 12pm and 7pm on hope to see you on the other side.* Some of our local musicians have embraced the challenge of our new Fri., March 27. Having solved the mysteries of *If a miracle does occur and an issue of future and have adapted to it using the wonders of modern technology. both Venmo and PayPal, you will be able to tip the paper comes out next week, forget I They’re offering lessons and livestreams, and it probably behooves us to him for his considerable efforts. said any of this.

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19 FILM CHANGES In the wake of every movie theater being

FOOD shuttered for the duration of a pandemic that seems like something right out of a Roland Emmerich disaster movie, major

15 studios have either bumped up the dates movies will be available to stream or have bypassed theatrical release entirely and

B-BOARD released them straight to streaming (we’re looking at you, Trolls World Tour, the weirdest movie I have never seen). Since 14 14 we’ve all been mandated to stay at home for at least the next two weeks, we’ll need FILM FILM all of the watch-worthy material we can get our eyeballs on. What follows is all of the movies you could formerly watch in 12 movie theaters that you’ll now be watching in the movie theater known as your

MUSIC house. Normally, I’d say to invite a few friends over, pop some popcorn and make

11 a whole thing of it. But in our new reality, the best you can do is stream while video

STAGE chatting with friends. At least you won’t have to share your popcorn. STAR WARS RISE OF SKYWALKER 10

Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipa-

GET OUT tion of One Harley Quinn): Somehow this movie is actually decent and I will take that as proof Margot Robbie can do no wrong. HHHH (R • 1 hr. 49 min.) 8 iTunes, Prime Video

Bloodshot: Vin Diesel is a manmade superhero with

CURRENTS an ambiguous backstory who seems dead inside, so in other words, this is a biopic about Vin Diesel 4 starring Vin Diesel as Vin Diesel. HH (PG-13 • 1 hr. 49 min.) iTunes VIEWS Emma: Did this classic Jane Austen novel really need

2 another remake? Probably not, but this one does the plucky heroine and her meddling ways justice. Plus, MAIL it features an appearance by precious gem Bill Nighy. HHHHH (PG • 2 hrs. 4 min.) iTunes, Prime Video

Frozen II: I almost hesitate to include this film

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13 fact that it just became available for streaming on # March 15. HHHH (PG • 1 hr. 44 min.) Disney+

The Gentlemen: Guy Ritchie, whose movies are TROLLS WORLD TOUR like the cinematic equivalent of Axe Body Spray but also somehow likeable, remains true to form with another gangster thriller starring Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Hugh Grant, Henry 21 years old, was truly tragic so I’m just going to leave Onward: Two elves (one played by actual elf Tom Hol- installments, as far as I’m concerned, it was great. HHH HHH HHHH CASCADIA WEEKLY Golding, Colin Farrell, and more. (R • 1 hr. 43 this one alone. (PG • 1 hr. 55 min.) iTunes land) embark on a quest to see whether there’s still (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 35 min.) iTunes, Prime Video min.) iTunes magic left in the world in this Pixar movie that looks 14 The Invisible Man: There is no way a horror reimag- designed to make people cry. Damn you and your abil- Trolls World Tour: I watched a preview for this The Hunt: Instead of writing about the inane politi- ining of H.G. Wells’ classic novel should be any good, ity to play on our emotions, Pixar. HHHHH (Unrated movie when I went to see Cats (no regrets) and it was cal outrage surrounding this movie or its people- but with Elisabeth Moss as the star and a thematically • 1 hr. 43 min.) Disney+ the only time a trailer for a kids movie made me feel hunting-people plot—so edgy!—I’m going to mention clever take on the tale, this is a tense, engrossing ride. like I was on a drug trip without actually being on a it stars Bellingham’s own Hilary Swank, mostly so that No one saw that coming. Kind of like the Invisible Man. Sonic the Hedgehog: Raise your hand if you’re only drug trip. Starts streaming April 10. HHH (PG • 1 hr. I can talk about the time I saw her eating at Fiamma HHHHH (R • 1 hr. 50 min.) iTunes, Prime Video going to see this because you’re curious about the 50 min.) iTunes Burger and walked by her six times, stared conspicu- $5 million Paramount dumped into special effects ously and had no chill whatsoever. HH (R • 1 hr. 29 Just Mercy: Michael B. Jordan plays Bryan Steven- to make Sonic look more like himself and less like a The Way Back: Ben Affleck, excellent actor, stars min.) iTunes, Prime Video son, a Harvard-educated lawyer who has dedicated creepy blue humanoid with surprisingly lively fur. as a man who “once had a life filled with promise,” his life to defending the wrongfully accused and HHH (PG • 1 hr. 39 min.) iTunes but is now “drowning in the alcoholism that cost him I Still Believe: Normally, I poke fun at Christian- underrepresented, as he takes on the case of Walter his marriage” until he becomes a basketball coach themed movies because that’s my shtick, but what McMillian (Jamie Foxx) sentenced to Alabama’s death Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: This film got a and finds hope again. In other news, I hear Affleck is happened to Christian singer Jeremy Camp and his first row for a murder he did not commit. HHHHH (PG-13 lot of flack, but since it had a lot more of my movie-star looking for a basketball team to coach. HHHHH (R wife Melissa, who lost her life to ovarian cancer at just • 2 hrs. 16 min.) iTunes boyfriend, Poe Damron (aka Oscar Isaac) than previous • 1 hr. 48 min.) iTunes BY ROB BREZSNY whom you will become equally knowledgeable. APRIL BY AMY ALKON walk him off the plank. Sure, there’s FOOL! I half-lied. It’s true that now is an excellent this idea that a romantic partner will time to deepen your understanding of people you care about. But don’t get as obsessed as Edel! be your shelter, but that’s not supposed FREE WILL THE SCIENCE ADVICE to mean they’re the bus stop where you LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): About 2,000 years wait till the guy you’re actually into ago, a Roman woman named Sulpicia wrote six short picks you up. ASTROLOGY love poems—a total of 40 lines—that are still being GODDESS analyzed and discussed by literary scholars today. I ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your oracle comes bring her to your attention because I think that in the MEET JOE BEIGE DAWN OF THE DAD from Aries poet Octavio Paz: “The path the ances- next four weeks you, too, could generate a small burst

I’ve been dating this guy for a month. Things I’m a 36-year-old woman. I’ve had my share 19 tors cleared is overgrown, unused. The other path, of beauty that will still be appreciated 2,000 years smooth and broad, is crowded with travelers. It goes from now. APRIL FOOL! I lied about the “small” part. with him are really average. However, we met of men who shy away from commitment, so nowhere. There’s a third path: mine. Before me, no The burst of beauty you create in the immediate fu- through a mutual guy friend, and I’m actu- it’s a bit of a surprise that the guy I’ve been FOOD one. Behind me, no one. Alone, I find my way.” APRIL ture could actually be quite large, as well as enduring. ally really into that guy. Could my staying seeing for a few months really wants to settle FOOL! Although the passage by Octavio Paz is mostly 15

with the guy I’m seeing spark jealousy in the down. He’s already talking about kids. While 15 accurate for your destiny during the rest of 2020, it’s SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): French poet Louis off-kilter in one way: It’s too ponderously serious and Aragon (1897–1982) was an influential novelist and friend and lead him to make a play for me? I really like him a lot, I worry that his rush melodramatic. You should find a way to carry out its a pioneer of surrealistic poetry. Much of his writing —Wrong Place to settle down is a red flag. —Uneasy B-BOARD advice with meditative grace and effervescent calm. had a lyrical quality, and many of his poems were set B-BOARD to music. He also had a belligerent streak. Before the Sext your boyfriend and ask him to When a guy yells something out in TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A century ago, fiery publication of one of his books, he announced that writer Maxim Gorky and hard-ass Taurus politician he would thrash any writer who dared to review it in forward it to his friend. bed, it’s a little disturbing if it’s, “You 14 Vladimir Lenin were listening to a Beethoven sonata print. Success! There were no critical reviews at all. I Kidding, obviously. But at least that make me want to put up wallpaper in a together. “I can’t listen to music too often,” Lenin recommend his approach to you in the coming weeks. would end things between you. That’s house in the suburbs!” FILM told his companion. “It affects your nerves, makes you Make it impossible for anyone to criticize you. APRIL want to say stupid, nice things.” This is crucial advice FOOL! I lied. I would never suggest that you use the right thing to do—as opposed to It’s possible the guy suddenly had for you to heed in the coming weeks, Taurus. You violence to accomplish your aims. And besides that, staying with the guy and using his in- enough of the Tinder rando-lympics and 12 need to be as smart and tough as possible, so don’t the coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to terest in you as bait to attract the dude began longing for a lasting bond with you dare listen to music. APRIL FOOL! Lenin was half- solicit feedback of all varieties, even the critical kind. you really want. a woman. Clinical psychologist Judith MUSIC mistaken, and I half-lied. The fact is, music makes you smarter and nicer, and those will be key assets for you SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I hesitate to be By the way, it’s probably unrealistic Sills believes feeling this way causes a 11 to cultivate in the coming weeks. So yes, do listen to so blunt, but it’s my duty to report the facts. According to think the other dude will swoop in, shift in one’s approach to dating. The a lot of music. to my reading of the astrological omens, you should elbow his buddy out of the way, and run push to find the perfect “right per- STAGE have as many orgasms as possible in the next 15 days. off with you. Mate poaching—some- son” gets cast aside for finding a right GEMINI (May 21-June 20): By the time he was You need to tap into the transformative psychological body “stealing” another person’s roman- enough person at the right time. What

55 years old, Gemini author Thomas Hardy had writ- power that’s available through monumental eruptions 10 ten 18 novels and many poems. His stuff was good of pleasure and releases of tension. (P.S. Spiritual tic partner mid-relationship—has likely makes it the right time is “readiness,” enough to win him two separate nominations for a orgasms will be just as effective as physical orgasms.) been a common form of mate acquisi- which Sills calls “an internal process

Nobel Prize in Literature. But during the last 32+ years APRIL FOOL! What I just said is true, but I left out an tion throughout human evolutionary that acts as a psychological catalyst GET OUT of his life, he never wrote another novel. According to important component of your assignment: Be loving one theory, it was because he was discouraged by the and responsible as you pursue your joyous climaxes, history, explains evolutionary psychol- for commitment.” This is readiness for negative reviews he got for his last novel. I suspect never manipulative or exploitative or insensitive. ogist David Schmitt. However, it has its true partnership—for intimacy (and 8 you may be at a similar juncture in your life, Gemini. costs. Schmitt notes that mate poach- the vulnerability it requires). It “does Maybe it’s time to give up on a beloved activity that CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Ancient Greek ing can lead to undesirable “social con- not mean being without anxiety or am- hasn’t garnered the level of success you’d hoped for. orator Demosthenes was renowned for his skill at CURRENTS APRIL FOOL! The truth is, it is most definitely NOT delivering powerful, charismatic speeches. While he sequences”— violent retribution from bivalence,” Sills explains. But “readi-

time to lose hope and faith. Don’t be like Hardy. was still learning his craft, he resorted to extreme the poached person’s partner, damage ness is a state of mind, an attitude of 4 Rededicate yourself to your passionate quests. measures to improve. For example, there was a time to one’s reputation (especially for a guy approach that helps you to push past when he shaved just half of his head. It made him who poaches his buddy’s girl), and exile the barriers created by these feelings.” VIEWS CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian theo- ashamed to go out in public, forcing him to spend all logian John Wesley (1703–1791) was a Christian his time indoors practicing his speeches. Would you from one’s social world. Whatever the reason for the guy’s who embodied the liberal values that Christ actually consider a similar strategy right now? APRIL FOOL! I The relationships formed through rush to put up picket fencing, it’s im- 2 taught. He advocated for the abolition of slavery, was just messing with you. It’s true that the coming

mate poaching also tend to be less than portant to take things slowly. (You MAIL prison reform, the ordination of women priests, and weeks will be a good time to minimize your social- a vegetarian diet. He gave away a lot of his money izing and devote yourself to hard work in behalf of a dreamy. Research by social psychologist might give it a year or more before you and administered many charities. To accomplish his beloved dream. But shaving half your head isn’t the Joshua Foster and his colleagues found make any big moves together.) Research life’s work, he traveled 250,000 miles on horseback best way to accomplish that. that “individuals who were poached by by psychologist Michael I. Norton and and preached 40,000 sermons. Let’s make him your their current romantic partners were less his colleagues suggests that the more 03.25.20 role model for the coming weeks. Be inspired by his AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The coming weeks life as you vividly express your care and compassion. will be a favorable time for you to tell as many lies committed, less satisfied, and less in- budding romantic partners learn about APRIL FOOL! I lied a little bit. Although most of what as possible if doing so helps you get what you want. vested in their relationships” than non- each other, the more they see dissimi- .15 13

I just recommended is a good idea, the part about I hereby authorize you to engage in massive decep- poached relationship partners. The sort larities—clashes between them—and # traveling long distances, either on horseback or by tions, misrepresentations, and manipulative messages of people who let themselves be poached the less satisfied they can become with other means, is not. as you seek to impose your will on every flow of events. APRIL FOOL! I lied. In fact, everything I just (from their previous relationship into each other and the relationship. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The neurotic but talented said was the exact opposite of your actual horoscope, their current one) tended to have a wan- Do something people newly in love French novelist Marcel Proust observed, “Everything which is as follows: You have a sacred duty to tell dering eye—paying “more attention (or at least newly in hots) typically vital in the world comes from neurotics. They alone more of the truth than you have ever been able to tell to romantic alternatives” and cheating don’t do: Seek out the clashes between have founded religions and composed our masterpiec- before. As you dig deeper to discover more and more es.” With that in mind, and in accordance with current of what’s essential for you to understand and express, more often than the non-poached. you—all the areas in which you glar- CASCADIA WEEKLY astrological omens, I urge you to cultivate your own dedicate your efforts to the goal of gliding along with The moment you realize you’ve got the ingly don’t want the same things, have neurotic qualities in their extreme forms of expression the most beautiful and interesting flow you can find. lukewarms for a guy is the moment you habits that grate on each other, etc. If 15 during the coming weeks. You’re due for some major should break it off and move on. You’ll that stuff isn’t enough to break you up, creative breakthroughs. APRIL FOOL! I was kidding. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Fifteen minutes be- The fact is, you can generate creative breakthroughs fore the Big Bang occurred, where was the matter that be that much further along in meeting tell him you two might have a reason- in the coming weeks by being poised and composed— now constitutes your body and my body? And if, as somebody who might be right for you. able chance of going the distance to- not extra neurotic. seems to be true, the Big Bang was the beginning of Plus, your sharing any more than a date gether—though not if he keeps talking time, what time was it fifteen minutes earlier? Ques- VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo author Leon tions like these are crucial for you to ponder in the or two (and a chaste kiss, no nudity) to your womb on dates: “I’d like you to Edel wrote a five-volume biography of renowned next two weeks. APRIL FOOL! I lied. The questions I with a guy you’re not that into is likely give me a male heir. How’s Friday?” author Henry James. In the course of his research, he articulated should in fact be very low priority for you. to make his dude friends classify you as read 15,000 letters that were written by James. He In the immediate future, you’ll be wise to be as con- off-limits. Of course, it’s also seriously ©2020, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. Got came to have a profound familiarity with the great crete and specific and pragmatic as you can possibly man. In accordance with current astrological omens, I be. Focus on up-close personal questions that you can unfair to the meh man (who is also a a problem? Write Amy Alkon AdviceAmy@ recommend that you choose a worthy character about actually solve, not abstract, unsolvable riddles. person with feelings) for you to slow- aol.com rearEnd comix + sudoku Sudoku

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