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Blue 1550 East 3300 South Skies www.millcreekwellness.com INITIATIVE 4 Kent Christensen ON THE COVER “Jutland” Jutland, 2008 over a nation whose appetite for sugar is Your Sanctuary In The City Oil on linen never sated. 36 x 36 in / 92 x 92 cm Christensen’s paintings examine person- Q Courtesy of Eleven Fine Art. al, emotional and psychological associa- NNEW SSTONES www.elevenfineart.com tions with food, as well as re-contextual- ize the power of food imagery in art AND CCRYSTALS ent Christensen’s oil paintings of through the ages. The subjects have sweets and other culinary delights been arranged in specific ways that ref- Kinvestigate cultural and erence modern and classical personal associations with art. Jutland (2007) associates food, as well as the tradition of traditional landscape with an still-life painting. Christensen oversized icecream, creating was born to a Mormon family an atmosphere strongly remi- that adhered to strict prohibi- niscent of surrealist René tions against such vices as Magritte’s works. Likewise, smoking and drinking. In their Green Jell-O (2006) brings to place, Mormons often indulge mind minimalist sculpture à la in sugar – an indulgence so Donald Judd. Personal and zealous that the artist argues spiritual icons are sometimes that sugar is “Mormon heroin”. included or hidden in the pic- Christensen’s paintings function as both tures, creating food totems that evoke a celebration and satire of this “Mormon sense of ritual and intimacy. u folly” for sweets. Mouthwatering and Kent Christensen was born in Los Angeles in 1957. alluring, the images also evoke feelings of He lives and works in New York City and overindulgence; they highlight America’s Sundance, Utah. rising obesity levels and cast a critical eye

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16 RESPITE FEATURES & OCCASIONALS FRANCIS FECTEAU The joy of finding what you want, and 12 FINDING ANSWERS IN YOUR finding that it is enough OWN BACKYARD MIRIAM CARD 20 SHALL WE DANCE? Artist/biologist/gardener Fred AMY BRUNVAND Montague offers solutions to Honoring the art of Utah’s invisible some of our most troubling communities—thanks to the federal environmental problems—in stimulus package, Utah’s 33-year- the form of a gardening book. old Folk Arts Program endures. 14 WORMS IN THE CLOSET MIRIAM CARD 22 THE ALCHEMICAL KITCHEN A quick and easy guide to ver- REBECCA BRENNER miculture—the art of getting Pick a pickle: Vinegar preserves worms to take care of your more than just surplus cucumbers. kitchen compost. 26 CATALYST CAFE: CHEF PROFILE 18 GREEN BEAT EMILY MOROZ PAX RASMUSSEN Cake and quiche without compro- Casual carpools, rebate mise: roasting mainstay Salt Lake roundup, riding the rails, car- Roasting Company is more than bon countdown and more. just coffee. 24 AGAINST THE GRAIN MIRIAM CARD 29 CATALYST CALENDAR OF EVENTS A local storeowner has her fin- DANA IGO, EMILY MOROZ gers in a lot of pies...gluten-free 33 OBSTACLE OR EXCUSE? pies! Diane Bell fights for the MICHAEL NEILL health of celiac sufferers. Ask “What stops you?” 25 THE HEALING POWER OF 34 COMINGS & GOINGS HEART AND SOUL MARLENE LAMBERT EMILY MOROZ, MIRIAM CARD Each year, these volunteer per- What’s new around town. formers bring over 500 shows 36 BIKE RIDE OF THE MONTH: from a variety of musical genres to 100 facilities along the SHANE FARVER Wasatch Front. Get off-road for a slice of singletrack heaven in the Wasatch Mountains.

37 THE WELL-TEMPERED BICYCLE REGULARS & SHORTS COMMUTER STEVE CHAMBERS 6 EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK Night rider: See and be seen for a GRETA BELANGER DEJONG safe night-time ride. 7 SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER: 38 CEREMONY & SPIRITUALITY DENNIS HINKAMP DONNA HENES How about a national health Keeping balanced in rough seas. assurance program? 47 METAPHORS: HERE COMES THE 8 DON’T GET ME STARTED STORM JOHN DEJONG SUZANNE WAGNER Locating the cop shop—put it where it belongs, or say no in 48 BODY, MIND & WELLNESS November. LUCY BEALE More may not be better. 10 ENVIRONEWS AMY BRUNVAND 50 COACH JEANNETTE: Environmental news from around JEANNETTE MAW the state and the west. Empowering manifestations through ritual. 11 ASK THE SWAMI STEVE BHAERMAN 52 AQUARIUM AGE: ASTROLOGY Avoid infection by negative belief RALFEE FINN viruses. 54 URBAN ALMANAC DIANE OLSON EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK BY GRETA DE JONG The return of “First Person,” and an update on the Wasatch Co-op Many years ago—15 or maybe But my point is that I never really even 20 or more—CATALYST began a forgot about First Person. And men- column called “First Person.” We tioning it to assistant editor Pax would present a topic. Readers would Rasmussen recently caused new write on that topic and submit their blood to pump through its veins. He writing, mailing it in (some submis- loved the idea, brainstormed a list sions were even handwritten for our of dozens of topics, and has taken it inputting pleasure) or delivering them upon himself to orchestrate a come- on these new little rigid computer back. Read instructions, below. disks. Then we would publish them. Then see what you might come up Listed alphabetically Readers loved it. Readers got to be with. writers. More writers read CATALYST. Staff writer Emily Moroz had a bit DISPLAY ADS IN THIS ISSUE All in all, at least in memory, it seems of information that missed the Assisted Living At Home ...... 23 Kenyon Organics ...... 16 it was a fine thing and I cannot recall Comings & Goings page, for which when or why we stopped. it was intended, regarding the Avenues Street Fair ...... 17 KRCL ...... 33 For those of you right now think- emerging Wasatch Co-Op which we Beer Nut ...... 23 KUED...... 9 ing, “The slacker! She sounds like introduced last month: Bell, Elaine ...... 8 Kula Yoga Studios ...... 16 Reagan. Why no specifics?”: The “Good news: the folks on the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary...... 11 Liberty Park Grill...... 27 archives are in the bowels of our old steering committee will have a web- Bevalo...... 26 Lindy - Salon NV ...... 49 downtown office. 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Put the public safety complex where it belongs, near the Award winning coffee Full line of beverages Matheson Courthouse, or say no in November’s election Hot • Iced • Frozen alt Lake City needs to build a new arraignment hearing and every court on the block he owns north of Little 4 blocks from the U public safety complex to house the date they are required to attend till tax- America. He ran the idea up the flag poll Free Wi-Fi Spolice and fire departments. A $125 payers are asked to build another public last spring but it was quickly shot down million bond to finance the complex is on safety building in 2050 (about when tax- when Salt Lake County realized it would Open 7 days a week the ballot in November. payers get the bond for this one paid off, have to spend a couple of hundred mil- The police spend a lot of their time should they approve it). lion dollars to replace the existing arraigning suspects and appearing in Now would seem to be a good time to Rampton Convention center or end up court, at either the Matheson look at the police’s interactions and plan with the only convention mega-hotel in Feel your best Courthouse or the soon to be expanded accordingly. town three long Salt Lake City blocks everyday with Frank Moss Federal Courthouse on Architectural renderings are usually from the convention center. Fourth South and Main Street (the old accompanied by programmatic displays Years ago, Earl Holding had no qualms THRIVE TONIC Post Office). Another strong interaction with short fat arrows and long thin about asking the Salt Lake City is with the Salt Lake District Attorney’s arrows diagramming frequency and Redevelopment Agency to use the gov- N.E. corner of office which, coincidently, is also look- importance of the interactions between ernment’s power of eminent domain to Farmer’s Market ing for a new home. Yet the powers the project occupants and the rest of forcefully acquire property to complete that be (not necessarily the Mayor, the world. The current plan for the pub- his Grand America plans. The idea was possibly Salt Lake City’s famously lic safety complex appears to have it that the area was “blighted” and Holding Dedicated to the understanding, encrusted planning bureaucracy, and backwards, with a lot of long fat needed that power to acquire the last wise use and enjoyment of herbs. most likely powerful real estate inter- arrows, like trips to the court houses hold-outs at below-market values. Not to www.millcreekherbs.com ests) want to put the public safety and city hall, and a bunch of short thin mention a couple of million dollars of tax complex on the block east of the Salt arrows, such as trips to the coffee shop incentives to abolish the “blight.” Never mind that the main cause of the “blight” was Holding’s practice of buying proper- SCULPTING At the dawn of the post-oil age, Salt Lake City is ties and letting them deteriorate until he CLASSES planning to build a public safety complex that demolished them. In a rare fit of good Taught by Elaine Bell sense, the RDA turned him down. guarantees police will have to jump into their cars They say turn-about is fair play. The city should exercise its power of emi- (or take TRAX) and travel two or three blocks for nent domain to acquire Holding’s proper- [email protected] ty and put the public safety complex in 801-201-2496 every prisoner transfer, arraignment hearing and the logical location. Holding has held on to that property for more than 20 years. I court date for the next 40 years. can think of two reasons why Earl Holding wouldn’t want the cop shop Michael Lake Main Library, two and three (will the Salt Lake Roasting Company, across the street from Little America. Lucarelli blocks from the courthouses. Why? bordering the intended site, have to The first one is obvious (who would Classical Guitarist Maybe some deserving real estate move?) and the 7- Eleven. want to be on the receiving end of emi- mogul needs to be cashed out of his- The current plan to locate the public nent domain?). The second is an old- property east of the library. Maybe some safety complex on a third of the block fashioned case of NOMFP (Not On My other real estate mogul wants to hold on east of Library Square (two and three Front Porch). Everyone wants police and 274-2845 to his property till he can build a ginor- blocks from the Matheson and Moss fire protection but no one wants to deal www.lucarelli.com mous convention mega-hotel on his courthouses) is as far-fetched an idea as with sirens and criminals. property. Maybe some entrenched putting Salt Lake City’s much needed Salt Lake City needs to step back and bureaucrats in city hall have been look- mega-convention hotel three blocks from look at the interactions between the ing at their dusty master plans with the the Rampton Convention Center. Salt police and other agencies and then put public safety complex penciled in east of Lake City apparently needs a mega-con- the public safety complex in the right the library for so long they can’t seriously vention hotel (1,000 rooms or more) to place—which may not be the same consider any other location. attract large conventions. place real estate moguls and bureau- CELTIC AND EARLY MUSIC At the dawn of the post-oil age, Salt Which brings to mind the perfect loca- crats want to put it. Until that study is Lake City is planning to build a public tion for the pubic safety complex: Earl done, the citizens of Salt Lake City HARP, FLUTE, DULCIMER & GUITAR WEDDINGS/LESSONS/CDs safety complex that guarantees that Holding’s deluxe surface parking lot on should refuse to approve the bond for police will have to jump into their cars 400 South between Main and West the public safety complex. WWW.IDLEWILDRECORDINGS.COM (or take TRAX ) and travel two or three Temple. It’s Earl Holding’s dream to put a John deJong is the associate publisher DAVE & CAROL SHARP 1-801-268-4789 blocks for every prisoner transfer, every ginormous mega-hotel/convention center of CATALYST. Details, details The RDA plans improvements for Gallivan Plaza that were neglected when it was first built, such as skyboxes for sponsors and, um, toilets

n the 1980s the Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency (RDA) spent I$25 million on downtown’s Gallivan Plaza, where those rockin’ summer concerts happen. The RDA (another encrus- tation of bureaucrats whose main purpose seems to be getting taxpayers to AVVARACHIA4 assist struggling developers improve their bottom line—the developers’ bottom A HISTORY OF MOUNTAINS AND PEOPLE line, that is) is ready to spend an additional projected $6 million to add ameni- ties the original design overlooked. Like bathrooms. That’s $6 million the RDA won’t spend on housing (which would also include bathrooms). Certainly the Thursday evening sum- \ mer concerts draw a huge crowd. But most of the rest of the time, the plaza is so deserted it needs a security guard to O keep the homeless from camping out there. The main feature of the rebuild will be a two-story building along 200 South to accommodate sky boxes for concert ! sponsors. The building will spoil what is " ## $ still a magnificent view of the Wasatch Wednesdays at 9:00 p.m., Front from 200 South. beginning August 19 For $6 million we could start a concert endowment and end the cycle of begging. Sure, Gallivan Plaza needs more toilets (where were those in the initial program?) but even 20 years after the military’s $800 TV worth watching . . . TV worth supporting toilet seats, $6 million is a lot for a loo. u kued.org —John deJong 10 August 2009 catalystmagazine.net ENVIRO-NEWS BY AMY BRUNVAND LA mayor’s announcement web of all existence of which we are a part.” Joan Gregory, coordinator of Environ mental Ministry at helps Utah’s air First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City, organized the effort With the July 8 announcement that Intermountain together with a team of volunteers from Unitarian commu- Power Project has scrapped plans to build a massive nities from Utah and around the country. power plant near Delta, Utah, the Sierra Club celebrated WWW.UUA.ORG its 100th victory in efforts to stop construction of new coal-fired power plants in the U.S. So far, out of six new Living with bears coal-fired power plant projects that recently received per- mits to be built in Utah, three have been successfully When you are camping or hiking you don’t need to be stopped —and three remain active (Green River, NEVCO scared of bears, but you do need to respect them, says the and Bonanza). The Sierra Club’s “Beyond Coal” campaign Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. In the summertime and many tireless citizen activists deserve credit for there are more encounters between people and bears, speaking out about the health hazards, environmental pol- because more people are in the backcountry and this is the lution and greenhouse gas emissions caused by burning time of year when yearling bears leave their mothers. The Mayor Becker testifies on climate Utah DWR offers these tips for visiting bear country that coal for power, but the city of Los Angeles also played a change role in stopping construction of the IPP power plant when will help keep both humans and bears safe: On July 14, Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker testified the city declared an intention to wean itself from buying Don’t leave food and scented items, such as deodorants and before the Senate Com mit tee on Environment & Public dirty power. tooth paste, where a bear can get them. Works about opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emis- About half of the electrical power supply in LA comes Keep your campsite and cabin area free of food scraps and sions from transportation in urban areas. Becker began from coal-burning power plants in Utah and Arizona, and other trash. with an anecdote about backcountry skiing in Utah’s LA was expected to be the main customer of the new Wasatch Mountains, anticipating a future with re duced Don’t keep any food in the same area where you’re sleeping. plant. However, in 2007 LA adopted a “Green LA” action snowpack caused by global climate change. He concluded Leave strong-smelling items at home. plan that proposes to move the city toward a clean energy that a comprehensive effort to reduce global warming pollu- future by letting contracts expire for power imports from Never feed a bear. tion must include a commitment to mass transit options, coal-fired plants. In July, LA mayor Antonio Villaraigosa WILDLIFE UTAH GOV NEWS BEAR SAFETY PHP balanced funding approaches to transportation infrastruc- Bear Safety Tips: . . / /09-07/ _ . announced a goal of completely eliminating use of coal- ture investments and a commitment to develop alternative fired electricity by 2020. Watershed Symposium: forms of transportation. Stopping the Coal Rush: WWW.SIERRACLUB.ORG/ Register by August 14 Senate EPW Committee WWW.EPW.SENATE.GOV/ ENVIRONMENTALLAW/COAL/PLANTLIST.ASP PUBLIC/INDEX.CFM?FUSEACTION=HOME.HOME Want to learn more about local water issues? 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Dear Swami ing machine stuck on spin, both truth I have impulses and habits that wreck decay and malconclusion are rampant. my will power—the one thing I need to That’s why four out of five transcenden- overcome the bad habits. What do you tists recommend mental floss to dislodge recommend? all the superfluous “flossify” that has Malik E. Fawcett lodged itself between the ears. Dear Malik, One of the greatest causes of truth Hopefully one of your bad habits is pro- decay is mistaking one’s own beliefs for crastinating. If so, then next time you have reality. Believe me, what people believe is the urge to turn an impulse into an out- truly unbelievable. And the secret for pulse, call on the positive power of procras- releasing unbelievable beliefs? You won’t tination and simply put it off. believe it. It is silence. That is why I have labored to produce Swami’s Ultimate Dear Swami: Meditation CD, which is completely blank. What on earth will I do with the rest of You may have heard meditation tapes my life after enlightenment? Being a seek- before, but until you hear this, you ain’t er has kept me busy all these years... heard nothing. searching, finding and discarding... it has given me a sense of purpose in life. I shall be lost without it and with nothing to Truth decay is caused by achieve, I might as well be dead. mistaking one’s own Kirsten Spatapahn Dear Kirsten: beliefs for reality—and Well, you know what they say: Before enlightenment, do the dishes. After enlight- what people believe is enment, do the dishes... but they’re 40% truly unbelievable. The brighter. Maybe you need to take a break from your purposeful activities, and get a secret for releasing unbe- sense of porpoise instead. Go swim with lievable beliefs? You won’t the dolphins. And if you want to help humankind, you can help spread human believe it. It is silence. kindness. This is particularly important That is why Swami’s when you feel weighed down by the gravi- ty of world conditions. Just attune in to Ultimate Meditation CD is the levitational forces and you will find the corners of your mouth being pulled upward completely blank. in a smile. You may not be aware of it, but Now finally—and perhaps most impor- smiling is contagious. You can start an epi- tantly—the way to avoid being infected demic, and just like that increase the laugh with negative belief viruses is to avoid force on the planet. Now if you really want being negative, period. That is why I have to speed up evolution by having enlighten- launched my Just Say No to Negativity ing strike twice as often, you can get campaign where our slogan is, “Positively enlightened with a friend as part of my no negativity.” For example, perhaps your Buddysattva program. kids are driving you batty. Could it be that Dear Swami: you have been reinforcing their negativity I would love to know your take on the by responding negatively to them? If that whole idea of “mind viruses” and is so, you must positively reverse course, “memes”—these thought forms that are and speak only positive words. Imagine spread through mass media. How do we how your teenaged son will respond when keep from being infected with negativity, he hears, “Get out of bed, you useful good- or worse yet, infecting others uncon- for-something! What’s right with you, any- sciously? (I have my mental floss at the way?” And imagine how exasperating it ready, just in case.) will be to your adversaries when they hear Frieda Mind you good-mouthing them for no reason. u Dear Frieda: © Copyright 2009 by Steve Bhaerman. WWW.WAKE- It is good that you are prepared. Given UPLAUGHING.COM that the mainstream media is a brainwash- 12 August 2009 catalystmagazine.net CATALYSTS

ardening books Montague and his wife, Patricia, abound, but how many moved from Indiana to Utah in Finding of them explore the 1993. They chose the location for vital issue of self-suffi- their homestead based on the pres- ciency—of abandoning ence of healthy lichen—an indica- Gindustrial agriculture practices that tor of high air quality. The are unsustainable and globally Montagues’ home in Summit answers destructive? Not nearly enough, County now sits in the middle of an according to Fred Montague, a edible wonderland, created by the wildlife biologist and professor at labor and not-insignificant brains the University of Utah. And to rem- of himself and his wife, who is a in your edy that, Montague gives us his lat- nutritionist as well as a biologist. est book, “Gardening: An Ecological When he isn’t drawing, writing Approach to Individual, books, gardening and making Community, and Global Health.” hand-carved furniture, Montague is own Gardening, biology, ecology, art the academic advisor for 700 biolo- and so much more fills this hand- gy students at the University of lettered and handmade book—a Utah. He teaches several courses a culmination of the author’s 40-plus year, including a gardening class he backyard years of experience in each of these developed that incorporates the subjects. Montague says he learned same ecological gardening con- gardening from both books and cepts included in his book. from his relatives—who came from Montague also delivers his ecologi- farming families in the Midwest— cal gardening message to anyone Artist/biologist/ ethically on Earth. In “Gardening: but mostly from just doing it. who will listen in lectures given on An Ecological Approach,” he pro- Montague also has many years and off campus. vides what most environmental gardener Fred experience as an artist. He says he “Modern agriculture is the single books fail to—a concrete and effec- Montague offers tive plan of action that just about Gardening, biology, ecology, art and so much anyone can follow: “Become com- solutions to some petent; feed yourself.” more fills this handmade book—a culmination The core concept of this plan might best be described by what of our most of the U of U professor’s 40-plus years of Montague hopes to make his life’s work: to be “a good animal”—an troubling environ- experience in each of these subjects. idea he borrows from author Barbara Kingsolver. He explains that being a good animal includes mental problems — always drew pictures, but didn’t most important detrimental impact “embracing an ‘ecological identity’ think to use his art in a professional on the planet’s natural systems— that firmly connects us to this in the form of a context until the 1970s when, as a the systems we depend upon.” amazing Earth.... It would involve a graduate student at Purdue Montague says. “It would be the more humble and participatory University, he needed illustrations ultimate admission of failure and gardening book role in our own existence. It would for his wildlife research and decid- desperation for our culture if we center on sustainability and jus- ed to draw them himself. Friends were forced to plow up the last tice.” This is the message that runs BY MIRIAM CARD and colleagues encouraged him to waterfowl marsh or clear the last throughout Montague’s latest gar- show his work at exhibitions and elk habitat to grow food for people. dening text and makes it unique. art fairs, and he was pleasantly sur- We must do a better job of provid- Thirteen years in the making, prised by the enthusiastic response. ing for our legitimate needs in the “Gardening: An Ecological The proceeds from his wildlife art- places we already occupy.” Approach” is a work of art that work supplemented his small Montague has an idea of how would look natural in fancy cloth stipend throughout graduate best to do that. In his lectures, as in binding. But few would dare take school, and he has relied on his art his book, he clearly explains the such a book into the garden or to help him communicate his deep- effects of industrial agriculture and scribble all over its pages, and to ecology message ever since. the basic ecological rules for living beneficial biodiversity. A gardening book written by a scientist ought to include some science, and it does—in a chapter about the taxonomy and origin of common garden plants and the places of origin for common food plants. In a concluding chapter on nutrition, Montague explains how our species’ biology and evolution define the foods which we can and can’t thrive on. He then continues with in-depth explanations of the nutrients we all need and guidelines for how to eat for optimal nutrition and digestion across the human lifespan. Montague says gardening is “one of the most effective and practical environmental activities that a person can undertake.” And he practices what he preaches. Apart from “This book is about a topic as his lectures, books, and ecological old as humanity and as impor- gardening efforts at home, he also tant as life itself. It is about the spearheaded the development of food gardens on the University of essence of our biological reality. Utah campus and on the property It is about being a healthy, func- of several local elementary schools. tioning animal thriving in a vast The resulting produce is distributed to various Salt Lake City food chari- flow of energy and an intricate ties such as Utahns Against Hunger, web of material cycles. It is Hildegard’s Food Pantry and the about being one of several mil- Urban Crossroads Center. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed in lion different kinds of organisms the face of all the problems that all striving to reach their individ- appear to need our immediate ual potentials and their collective attention these days. It’s often hard to believe that all the little things interconnected destinies on this we can do will have any impact. But miracle planet. This book is Montague doesn’t say it’s too late to about the ecological sacrament fix our global problems. He finds we call food. the author it’s important that his sider picking up a shovel— there are many people who care readers do just that. Sturdily Montague provides a how-to guide, and who want to do something. His assembled with plastic covers and breaking the process into three lectures, courses and books help “This book is also about our spiral binding, this book is meant steps: planning, planting, and tend- people better understand how they legitimate rights and awesome to be used and personalized. In can. His is a simple message: fact, it includes several blank pages “Everything goes together. responsibilities as conscious and specifically intended to entice the The core concept of Everything is ecology and relation- knowing participants in the reader to scrawl what they will. ships. Sometimes the answers to process of living. It is about pro- Montague even hopes gardening this plan might best global problems are in our back- devotees will feel inspired to yards.” viding for ourselves today in embellish the hand-lettered and be described by what Montague’s works include three ways that do not diminish the illustrated pages packed with hand-lettered and illustrated text prospects of other people, other knowledge gained from Montague’s Montague hopes to books and seven artist books, one decades of experience. of which, “Wildness,” is symbolical- organisms, natural ecosystems, Montague’s book covers ecologi- make his life’s work: to ly sewn shut, and explores the idea and future generations. It is cal gardening concepts in such a be a good animal. that wildness in all its forms “may about growing food thoughtfully way that it’s practically three books not be able to exist in today’s tech- in one. In the first two chapters, nocratic society.” u and wisely so that ‘health,’ ‘sus- Montague presents his argument ing. The author’s concepts are obvi- Miriam (Mitzi) Card is a senior in the University of tainability’ and ‘justice’ are the for a change toward ecological gar- ously influenced by the precepts of Utah’s Environmental Studies program and an words that our great grandchil- dening and farming and defines the permaculture guru Bill Mollison intern at CATALYST magazine. concepts of ecology. To further clar- and others, insisting that “weeds” dren use to describe our genera- ify these ideas, Montague peppers are actually useful—as indicators of To order a book or other work of tion’s tenure on Earth.” art, or to schedule a lecture: his pages with helpful illustrations soil health, as food, etc.—and that — from the Preface, “Gardening, an and diagrams. pests are simply a sign of stressed WWW.MOUNTAINBEARINK.COM ecological approach to individual, com- After explaining the importance plants requiring adjustments to [email protected] munity and global health,” by Fred of gardening—compelling enough their conditions in order to balance 801-581-6244 Montague (hand-lettered, signed and to make even a couch potato con- the harmful effects of an otherwise numbered, limited edition). 14 August 2009 catalystmagazine.net RECYCLING

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sk any gardener, and you’ll soon be con- below for his contact info. vinced of the benefits of composting. Worm bins vary widely, from homemade Composting in the backyard is great for wooden boxes to pretentious worm con- yard waste, but when it comes to food dos that make vermiculture venture A and kitchen scraps, the worms take it, look like a trip to IKEA. First, consid- hands down. Vermiculture, the cultivation er how big a bin and how many of composting worms, means no stinky worms you’ll need: For every food in the garbage, less methane emis- pound of waste you plan to put sions from landfills, a return of much- in the bin per week, you’ll need needed nutrients to the soil and thou- one square foot of surface area sands of little friends to help you achieve (8-10 in. deep). So, if your these important feats. These amazing, household generates five squirmy creatures achieve this by doing pounds of waste per week, you’ll what they do best: eat and poop. need five square feet of bin (that’s Vermicomposting is about as easy, or as side by side, not stacked). You’ll difficult, as the aspiring vermiculturist also need twice as much worms as wants to make it. There are certainly scientific waste: 10 pounds of worms can handle techniques that can be employed to heighten that five pounds of waste. Don’t worry the efficiency of one’s worm bin. But happily for about buying that many worms; they repro- those of us with other things to do, turning else- duce quickly. In fact, if you have friends who raise worms, get on their “waiting list”; the time always comes when there are Too Many Worms, and for Vermiculture, the cultivation of composting worms, means less the good of all, some must go to a new home. Until then, feed your worms what they can han- stinky food in the garbage, less methane emissions from landfills, dle, and add the remaining food scraps to your outdoor composter. a return of much-needed nutrients to the soil and thousands of little Before putting worms in the bin, prepare the bedding. Wrip newspaper into strips (you can use friends to help you achieve these important feats. And it’s fun! leaf mulch, too) and add a few spadesful of soil and/or manure. The main rule about bedding is to keep it damp; since worms must stay moist, wise rubbish into prize muck can be as easy as worm composting kit, which comes complete dry bedding absorbs the moisture from the tossing stuff in the trash. The easiest path, of with everything necessary to start vermiculturing. worms, spelling disaster! This is a consideration course, is to simply But for those do-it-yourselfers, the process isn’t not only when preparing bedding, but also when buy a much more complicated. adding scraps of food to the bins. Fruits and veg- Get it going etables high in liquid content can swamp the otherwise-carefree vermin. Keep the bedding good Successful vermiculture requires just and damp, but without lots of dripping. four ingredients: worms, a bin, bedding and food. But not just any worms Let them eat cake...or anything else will do. You can’t just dig up Other than worrying about liquid content, the nightcrawlers in the backyard; rules for feeding worms are simple. Worms can they don’t take to worm bins eat pretty much anything that would go into a very well. Instead, a couple normal compost bin, and more. Feel free to throw of varieties of redworms in things like raw or cooked fruits and vegetables, are used. Perhaps the best grains and even prepared foods like pizza. Meat worm for vermiculture is scraps are more difficult to break down and Eisenia foetida, com- therefore can create some odor and pest issues, monly called the red but adding a carbon source such as sawdust will wriggler. Less common- make it decay more quickly as well as inhibit ly, Lumbricus rubellus, smells and pests. or red earthworm, is After first introducing worms to their new used. These worms can homes, give them a day or two to adjust before easily be purchased from feeding them. They’ll spend that time happily worm breeders locally or chewing on their bedding. Worms can eat nearly online. In the Salt Lake area, their own weight in food each day, but don’t just Mr. Verlo Ottley sells worms dump food on them. Feed them only a handful at suitable for vermiculture. See a time, burying the food a little in the bedding, and try to bury food in different Reaping the rewards vator for the fresh batch of bedding. Environmental Studies. 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The joy of finding what you want, and finding that it is enough RespiteBY FRANCIS FECTEAU f course you can take it, I rose colored mist. My final reward connected to their ever-improving don’t need it, here is where was a night of solitude, a jetted tub, sense of craft, that I was better for “ the sky is blue, here is where a glass of bubbles (Jeriko Brut 2005 just being around them. Fast for- the birds sing!” Denholm $23—which is really starting to inte- ward two days later. OElliott, as Mr. Emerson in the grate and show terrific elegance) I am staring at the moon—it’s and my trusty iPod; no cellphone, movie version of EM Forster’s “A blazing full and I am dead center in Room with a View,” thumps his no Internet and then finally, blissful the Old Hill Ranch. There is a chill chest and barks at his traveling disconnectedness, peace and quiet. in the night air but I walk about in companions, ladies carping about I needed respite not from a place their lack of a room with a view, that but from an endless mind-numbing, the vines bare-chested anyway. The Want to have your... they can take his room. skull fracturing white noise static of smells of the vineyard are insepara- Heart ENGAGED, It’s a line that has played in my voices, beeps, whistles and rings. I ble from the perfume in the glass head for 20 years (and I am a needed to be curious, surprised, (Bucklin “Old Hill Ranch” Cabernet Spirit REFRESHED? young-ish man). It’s in my head as I pleased—delighted, even. I cannot Sauvignon 2006—$25). Chopin Funny Bone TICKLED? am on the road, driving north to encounter the Calvinistic notion plays on the cottage’s small stereo parts known and unknown, con- that this is something over which I and I can’t think of anyone other Discover templating my past, my present, my have no effect; much as it did in than Dinu Lipatti painting the back- books, cards future and the endless “what ifs” boys’ school; the notion of “building ground colors for this tail end of my and gifts in populating my imagination. Main - journey. It makes me remember the taining my usual internal dialogue I drank coffee with a peaceful heart in my chest still beats, it’s of self-doubt takes some effort. literary haven. cream. I sat in a parking God’s answer to Job, this night, and Summer was officially over and On the plaza if there is a soundtrack to life, mine overlooking done on July 25th and an endless lot outside the Oakville is beautiful. the fountain succession of stressors followed. A Grocery, eating lunch, 75 So. 200 East long gray line of nasty exes, nastier It is quiet here at Old Hill and there is a moonlit glow to the night 801-595-5362 competitors and a dizzying array of listening to the dulcet small souls had left me gibbering sky. Autumn is in the air and every T he O pen Book St ore and I, too, needed to find the place tones of John Sterling now and again acorns drop on the Open Tues-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-2 where the sky was still blue and the calling that afternoon’s deck with a knock. The acorns used August Fri. and Sat. hours may vary birds still singing. to make me jump, but time spent in Free Parking off 200 East But on this first day north, there Yankee game. It was soli- wildness such as this is soul-mend- was rain and it was fine, really…. ing, there is an essential and serene fine, calming even. I spent the after- tude and anonymity and necessity to it (go read your noon walking the rain-soaked Thoreau again, he’s very very right, streets of Healdsburg, California, the adolescent glee of enjoying the calm quiet drizzle en escape from responsibility. that time spent in wild places route to my final destination of means salvation) and I can’t imag- Hopland. I drank coffee with cream. character” still sends a shiver down ine California, or my universe for I sat in a parking lot outside the my spine. Life is not an afternoon to that matter, without this place. Oakville Grocery, eating lunch, lis- be spent in a dentist’s chair and the Tomorrow I return, fight traffic tening to the dulcet tones of John search for blue sky and singing and the whatnot, but for now I am Sterling calling that afternoon’s birds is perpetual. I will find my content to hear the coyotes scream moments. And for all the itch to be Yankee game. It was solitude and and yip in the distant night. Things elsewhere and away, in a few scant anonymity and the adolescent glee will be fine tomorrow, but for now, I of escape from responsibility and I days it came to me that the plagues of home are not indigenous to am here. The place chirps and would not be found until I was squeaks with life all through the damn good and ready. I kept home. Small souls, second-rate night, and were this to be my last 20 breathing. It was enough and it was service and bad food are every- minutes, ever, I think to myself, I Be catalytic all month long. all I wanted. I looked for bottles where, yet here I was far from unknown and unfamiliar—a man home; calm, serene, happy. The could have done much much needs new flavors after all and I next day was spent tromping worse.u Visit our website around the vineyard and barrel again headed north. 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Excellence in Montessori since 1985 Toddlers - 8th grade 18 GREEN BEAT: WHAT WORKS set of etiquette guidelines has sprung up on the Casual Carpool website (WWW.RIDE- Getting around cheap and easy NOW.ORG/CARPOOL), helping keep drivers and passengers civil. For example, riders are asked to let drivers initiate conversation, SF Bay Area commuters beat the traffic and the tolls and female drivers are advised not to pick up two men if that makes them uncomfort- t’s a revolutionary idea: casual carpool- notorious traffic of the San Francisco Bay drivers like it, too—they get into the city able. The website also maintains a mes- ing. It’s unofficial, spontaneous, unregu- Area, not to mention the tolls on the Bay quicker as well. I’ve only been living in the sage board that participants use to let Ilated. And it’s highly effective. Each Bridge, by hopping into cars with Bay Area a couple months now, but that’s each other know about crazy drivers to morning, thousands of people beat the strangers and carpooling into the city. The plenty long enough to say with confidence: avoid and hazardous conditions in general. Getting around during rush hour sucks. Casual car pool map showing points of departure. Would this work in Salt Lake? I know Except when you’re in the carpool lanes; from experience that driving from the they seldom even slow down. southern end of the valley, or from Revolutionary, for sure, but not new. Davis/Weber counties, into Salt Lake in the Casual carpooling has been popular in the morning can be taxing, at best. Salt Lakers Bay Area for over 30 years. The system is know we have our fair share of traffic jams. simple: Riders go to one of a couple dozen It’s really a matter of critical mass. Do pickup locations around the greater Bay commuters hate the commute enough to Area and just wait for a car to pull up. A get something like this going? Do Salt Lake couple passengers load into each car Valley carpool lanes move people that (three or more to use the carpool lane), much faster? As I remember, often traffic in and off they go. To keep things simple, all the carpool lane crept along at only 5 MPH carpools terminate at Fremont and Mission faster than surrounding vehicles. This may in San Francisco, a block’s walk from have something to do with the fact only BART or any other public transportation two people per car are needed to use HOV (getting around SF is easy without a car). (high occupancy vehicle) lanes in Utah. The return trip is a little different—it’s hard Maybe casual carpooling is the next big to tell where any particular car is going, thing, maybe not. But we know it works. u but people figure it out, or just use BART. It’s safe, too. Over the years, an ad hoc Pax Rasmussen writes and edits for CATALYST from his desk in chilly Oakland, Calif.

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Last are giving Utah a couple million dollars, as gist James Hansen claims that if we let month, Obama administration officials from part of the American Reinvest mentand the amount of carbon in the atmosphere Riding the rails from the Departments of Transpor tation, Recovery Act, to make it even more worth rise above 350 parts per million, Earth will Housing and Urban Develop ment, Veterans the effort. The program isn’t up and run- be unlike anything “similar to the one on Affairs and other offices announced vari- Oakland to SLC ning yet, but according to William which civilization developed and to which ous weatherization and retrofitting projects Chatwin, energy efficiency coordinator for life on earth adapted.” According to around the nation. “By retrofitting and ast year, GOOD magazine writer the state energy program, the gears are in 350.ORG, “we’re already past that num- improving American buildings to waste Ben Jervey rode an Amtrak train motion and soon Utahns will be able to get ber—we’re at 390 parts per million, which less energy, we can save Americans bil- L across the country to answer the is why the Arctic is melting, why drought two rebates for energy efficient appli- question, “Why is the American rail lions of dollars in energy costs. At the is spreading across the planet, why people ances. The federal rebate applies to the system still so unspeakably awful?” same time, we can create jobs and reduce are already dying from diseases like cost of the appliance after the utility rebate In the article (WWW.GOOD.IS/POST/ the strain on our nation’s power grid. dengue fever and malaria occurring in has been deducted. TRAIN-IN-VAIN), published in their Reducing the load on our coal-fired power places where they’ve never been seen plants would, in turn, cut air pollution—let- WWW.ENERGY.GOV/RECOVERY, GEOLOGY.UTAH.GOV/SEP before.” ting our kids and seniors breathe a little In response, 350.org is organizing an easier,” said Van Jones, Special Advisor Ditch your clunker— international day of climate action, to take for Green Jobs at the White House Council get a hybrid place this October 24. The goal is to spark on Environmental Quality (CEQ). The U.S. Department of Transpor tation kicks local grassroots organized events on that money is coming from the American off CARS program day, to raise awareness of the important Recovery and Reinvestment Act and, Last month, Transportation Secre tary 350 parts per million goal. 350.org is an according to Jones, will both save money Ray LaHood announced the Car Allowance “international campaign dedicated to build- through greater efficiency as well as cre- Rebate System (CARS), commonly called ing a movement to unite the worldaround ate jobs, stimulating local economies. Cash for Clunkers. The buyer incentive is solutions to the climate crisis—the solu- to help people buy new fuel-efficient vehi- tions that justice demand.” Keep an eye in Double Your Rebate cles and to boost the economy. The rebate upcoming issues of CATALYST for more June 2008 issue, Jervey comes to a works as a trade-in at the dealership, and details on local participation. Utah to receive up to $2.62M for rebate couple conclusions: the train is program encouraging energy efficient applies to vehicles less than 25 years old WWW.350.ORG/INVITATION. Check out their language- slow, unreliable and expensive. appliances that get less than 18 miles per gallon. independent video explaining the concept of the CATALYST readers probably already Rebates are for $3,500-4,500. Near the end of July, I hopped organization: onboard an Amtrak train in know that the next thing to do after buying WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=S5KG1OOQ9TY. WWW.CARS.GOV Emeryville, Calif. (just five miles from where I’ve been living this crept slowly up steep grades high trains are bulky, old and slow. time, and took less time to get there. summer in Oakland), bound for Salt into the mountains, through tun- So why do people continue to Seventeen hours from the Bay Area Lake. Jervey’s article made the nels and past lakes. From the ride? According to Jervey, nostalgia to Salt Lake it tough to swallow for Amtrak experience sound like foothills of the Sierras until Reno, a is a big motivator. People like the most people. Amtrak’s approach, something of a transportion night- historical society volunteer made romance of a cross-country rail trip. until recently, has been to try to mare—so why did I decide to ride periodic announcements, detailing Some folks are afraid to fly. I’m sure increase ridership through capital- the rails to SLC? to passengers the sights out the there are other reasons, but conven- izing on the mystique of train travel, Why not? I’ve yet to find a job in window, putting them into context, ience isn’t one of them. and then to use that revenue to the Bay Area, so I’m really not very weaving a story along the route. Perhaps the most interesting rea- improve the system. This won’t busy, and had no set time to be in Overall, I enjoyed the trip, but if son not to give up on train travel is work. Americans don’t tolerate Salt Lake, or to return. And I like a I’d had somewhere to be or limited energy economy. An Amtrak train much inconvenience. decent adventure, from time to time in my schedule, it wouldn’t uses half the energy of an airplane Luckily, the Obama administration time. Although Amtrak is often have been worth the $50 I saved by per passenger mile, and can carry has plans to revamp the rail system more expensive than flying, in my not flying. twice as many people. The reason as part of the economic stimulus act. case, it wasn’t: just $68 one-way. Luckily, my trip didn’t go as badly Amtrak tickets are so expensive is The idea is to throw $8 billion at cre- And it was fun, in its way. Unlike on as Jervey’s. His train was over eight the lack of ridership—if the trains ating a network of 10 high-speed an airplane, Amtrak passengers can hours late—mine a mere 56 minutes. aren’t full, the price per person goes corridors across the country. With get out of their seats and mill about. It could have been much worse. In up. From a purely economic point the rising cost of fuel, I can’t think of There’s a dining car, a lounge and his article, Jervey retells stories of of view, Amtrak should be a quarter a better way to improve our trans- an observation deck. People hang trains even days behind schedule. the cost of an airline. portation system than investing in out, chat, play cards. Amtrak shares the rails with freight So, how does Amtrak build a rid- an option that uses a quarter of the Scenic, too: Crossing the Sierra companies, and often waits while ership? It would help, for sure, if the energy as air travel. u Nevadas on a train was amazing. We long, slow trains do their thing. The trains got where they were going on — Pax Rasmussen

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am ESPECIALLY pleased to best picture we can get of our fellow Calif.; and Salt Lake City? As Miller says, “Folk art and folk tra- announce the lineup of our beings struggling to endure.” And in Miller is especially proud that the ditions will never be lost, but it is “ annual summer concert series,” tough times endurance is what it’s Folk Arts Program concert series easy to lose perception of them, and read an email I received from all about. provides an outlet for performers what this program does is research Craig Miller, Folk Arts If you take a picnic supper and go who are usually seen only within and document traditional culture, Coordinator for the Utah Arts to the Mondays in the Park concerts their own communities. He is con- shares the information with the Council. The word “especially” was (see sidebar), it’s easy to see what stantly on the lookout for small, general public, and ensures the per- in all caps because earlier this year Wilson meant about the importance obscure community groups, in petuation of treasured heritage.” the Utah Folk Arts Program was not of folklore. The performers are order to bring their art to a broader For instance, this summer Mon - only on the chopping block, it was everyday people, and the audience audience. “I’m excited about the days in the Park is highlighting entirely (if briefly) eliminat- Native American artists in con- ed—due to recession-related junction with KUED communi- budget cuts. Fortunately, ty outreach for “We Shall state funding for folk arts Remain,” the national PBS has been given a reprieve series that documents history with help from President from a Native American Barack Obama’s federal Perspective. stimulus package and the “It’s a bit ironic,” comments Utah Department of Miller, considering that this Community and Culture year the Folk Arts Program headed by former Salt Lake came so close to extinction City mayor Palmer DePaulis. itself. Current funding, howev- Government funding for er, will support the program folk arts may seem like fluff through fiscal year 2010, and during a recession, but lack Miller says he is encouraged by of money doesn’t make the the outpouring of support arts less important to a from folk artists, colleagues community. Utah’s Folk Arts around the country, legislators Pro gram was established in and the public who didn’t want 1976, one of the first state to lose the Utah Folk Arts programs designed to Program. It’s impossible to pre- specifically serve traditional dict when the recession will arts. It coordinates the per- end. But Miller says, “The formers and craft demon- vision of the Department of strations that showcase Community and Culture is to Utah’s cultural diversity at make the program stronger the annual Living Traditions and better.” u Festival every May. Amy Brunvand is a librarian at the University Because it celebrates and Carl Moore hoop dancer, Viva Chile, Salt Lake Capoiera of Utah and a dance enthusiast. promotes arts that arise with Mauro Roumaldo, Corcovado Band directly from diverse commu- Mondays in the Park nity groups, the Folk Arts Program is usually packed with friends and Brazilian band [Corcovado Band, concerts: scheduled for August 10th],” he has been particularly important to relatives glowing with pride for the 7 pm, Chase Home Museum, Liberty the kind of communities that are performers on stage. It can be a bit says. “I just found them at a Park (enter at 600 E. 900 S. or 600 E. sometimes invisible and often mar- of an out-of-Utah experience to sit Brazilian festival last year, and they ginalized—refugees, immigrants, in a crowd of people who are not sing Bossa Nova, kind of like Sergio 1300 S.) Free. Bring a picnic and a blan- ethnic minorities and native tribal standard Utah blondes, hearing Mendes.” The Corcovado band is ket. WWW.UTAHFOLKARTS.ORG groups, for example. casual conversations in foreign lan- paired on a program with another August 3: Native American Hoop The “Mondays in the Park” con- guages or watching people dance Brazilian group: Salt Lake Capoeira. dance/Hawaiian dance/Maori dance certs began in 1987. A year later, spontaneously on the grass along Miller particularly likes the acrobat- August 10: Brazilian music/Capoiera when rising waters of the Great Salt with the performers on stage. And it ic dance/martial art because, he August 17: Navajo music/Jewish Lake were diverting Utah tax dollars can also be surprising to realize that says, it challenges stereotypes. klezmer/Chilean dance to flood control, BYU folklorist Utah is not quite the monoculture “Boys love it and it makes them August 24: Intertribal pow wow William A. Wilson (at the time on many assume it is. For example, did aware of dance as a possibility,” he demonstration the Board of Directors of the Utah you know that outside of Honolulu says. KUED. We Shall Remain: A Native Arts Council) defended public money the three cities with the highest per- Beyond the Folk Arts Program, History of Utah WWW.KUED.ORG for dates for folk arts, writing, “It is my firm centage of native Hawaiians are few outside sources of sup port exist belief that folklore will give us the West Valley City, Utah; Hayward, for such community-based groups. 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My trail leader insisted I find Basic principles for local sources of food for our trips making & storing pickles BY REBECCA BRENNER and teach lessons on how the For basic pickling and canning health of the environment is inti- you will need: glass jars; lids and mately linked to the health of every bands; boiling water canner or a being on Earth. large pot with a lid to process jars; During my weekends off I would jar lifter; jar funnel; plastic spatula wander around Pike’s Place Market for removing air bubbles; and a lid and purchase foods from the water wand. and farms surrounding the penin- Molds, yeast, and bacteria are the sula to pack into the backcountry. I major culprits of food spoilage. fumbled around the make-shift Many foods contain natural acids camp kitchen, allowing myself to that fight off bacteria, but not the play and mess up. The more I mold and yeast. Brines and vinegars played, the more I learned how to create more acid to further preserve make meals that were actually tasty the food. Heating packed jars to and filling. 212° F in a hot water bath will I realized that I couldn’t consider destroy mold and yeast. Processing myself an environmentalist (or jars of pickles in hot water will allow even just someone who hopes them to be kept in the cupboard at for a greener future) if I didn’t peak condition for a year. look at what I was eating and Before placing vegetables in jars how it impacted the commu- to pickle, make sure to sanitize glass nities and environments in jars and lids with warm soapy water. which I lived. I had officially It’s also wise to keep the jars warm become a locavore. before filling them with boiling But once the autumn came, his past month, the Alchemical water and hot produce. my local eating attempts van- Kitchen has been freezing, dry- Most pickling recipes use a pro- ished and I was back to organic ing, pickling, canning, and fer- cessing time intended for those liv- whole foods and paying for their menting. It’s really not as busy coun- ing at 1,000 feet or below. But above packaging, processing and ship- and time consuming as it may try-now 1,000 feet the barometric pressure is T somewhere in between type of per- ping. I was supporting my own lower and this affects the tempera- sound. Before I ever preserved my health with organic foods once own foods, I imagined it entailed sonal evolution. I grew up in down- ture at which water boils. So, living again, but not the health of my many a wise grandmother holed up town Pittsburgh with parents who in the mountains, it’s important to for days in her country kitchen. were taught that food should be The Alchemical Kitchen, however, pre-made, fast and cheap. Instead I quickly recognized that to truly be a locavore, I exists somewhere between the line- of fall Sundays full of harvesting age of country practices and the and preserving, my parents, siblings had to become a food preservationist; so it was ideals of the urban homesteader. and I were dressed head-to-toe in Even though food preservation his- Steeler gear, waving our Terrible time to play again—this time with culturing, can- torically was done with generations Towels, and cheering for our of family members coming together favorite players. The only canned ning, pickling, freezing and drying my own foods. to harvest, prepare and preserve food present was some type of their own produce, most times I cheese-like substance to dip our adjust: For 1,000-3,000 feet, increase community or of the Earth. I quick- stumble by myself through old can- chips into. the processing time by five minutes, ly recognized that to truly be a loca- ning books to preserve some of the In college I ate more pizza and 3,000-6,000 feet increase by 10 min- vore, I had to become a food preser- extra goodies from my farm share or drank more wine from a box then I utes, 6,000-8,000 feet increase by 15 vationist; so it was time to play the farmers’ market each week. By care to remember. But the stress of minutes, 8,000-10,000 feet increase again—this time with culturing, summer’s end I have an entire cup- graduate school forced me to take a by 20 minutes. canning, pickling, freezing and dry- board and freezer full of local good- look at my health and how I was liv- All of the recipes that follow can ing my own foods. ies. Mine is a personal practice, ing my life. The more I learned, the also be “quick pickles,” meaning if Preserving my own food has country-inspired with its content more I understood that my diet was you don’t process them in boiling taught me that balance is worth and simplicity, but fueled by the the first and most important factor water they will keep in your refrig- striving for, and knowledge really is urban myth that all things should in my own well-being. It was a no- erator for a couple of weeks—great power. 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ant kids a baked potato instead of something com- parable to the pizza the other kids are eating. But the law requires that they provide similar food, and this is where Diane’s advocacy comes into play. Against the Grain She has spoken at school district conferences A local storeowner has her fingers and instructed school lunch managers on how to deal with gluten-intolerant kids. Diane also helps hospitals, convalescence centers and other treat- in a lot of pies... gluten-free pies! ment centers to properly care for their gluten- intolerant patients, and she is an active supporter of Gluten Intolerance Groups of Utah (WWW.GFU- Diane Bell fights for the health of celiac sufferers TAH.ORG), which holds monthly meetings at St. BY MIRIAM CARD Marks Hospital. She sometimes brings samples from her store to share with fellow members. She helps people understand there are a lot of prod- very local business adds a little something ucts available for them to enjoy. to a community, but every now and then a In addition to everyday gluten-free products company comes along and folks find them- such as bread, crackers and hot dog buns, Against selves wondering how they ever lived with- the Grain also offers holiday desserts, sugar cook- out it. Against the Grain, a small grocery ies and customized birthday and wedding cakes, storeE in Taylorsville, is just such a place—offering baked by a local guaranteed gluten-free whole- something few people fully appreciate: normalcy. saler. Last Thanksgiving, 600 apple, cherry, For millions of people around the world, some- pumpkin, pecan, key lime and other pies went thing as simple as eating lunch can make them through Against the Grain’s doors. violently ill. Against the Grain owner Diane Bell For those food-sensitive people interested in and her daughter, Jenny, share that unlucky dis- emergency preparedness, Against the Grain offers tinction. 72-hour kits in three assortments: gluten-free, Jenny spent the first seven years of her life dairy-free, and gluten-dairy-soy-free. “After exhausted and malnourished. In 2004, she was Katrina, there were a lot of people stuck in New diagnosed with celiac disease, a condition in Orleans who were gluten intolerant and didn’t which the ingestion of gluten (a protein found in have anything to eat. When the government many grains) triggers an autoimmune reaction in comes in, they bring MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) the body. This reaction is the result of the body and things that are full of wheat. So we just mistakenly attacking healthy tissue, such as the Kimberly Jarvinen and Diane Bell decided that there needed to be 72-hour kits for somebody who has special needs,” Diane says. Accordingto a large, multi-center study conduct- The Against the Grain staff seems to have Celiac disease is a genetic dis- ed in the U.S. in 2003, one in every 130 people thought of everything a gluten-intolerant person have celiac disease. Many more suffer from either could need, which is good, because new diag- order affecting an estimated gluten intolerance or wheat allergies, which basi- nosed celiac sufferers are often too overwhelmed cally means they still become sick when they eat to think of everything themselves. Even veterans one in every 130 people. Many wheat or gluten, but it doesn’t trigger an autoim- of the disease find it hard to avoid gluten because mune reaction in the body. Most people suffering it’s found in just about every processed food on more suffer from either gluten from these conditions don’t even know they have the market, not to mention many shampoos, them, and are often misdiagnosed because the lotions, and even some toothpaste. It can be a big intolerance or wheat allergies. symptoms are similar to many other conditions, blow to find out you can’t eat all your favorite such as irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue foods or even use your favorite hair products, but or arthritus. Diane hopes to help her customers feel more walls of the intestines. Symptoms can take many Gluten-free products are becoming more acces- optimistic about their condition.“A lot of people forms, including indigestion, rashes, anxiety, sible, but it’s still difficult to find options that taste are frightened about being diagnosed and don’t fatigue, confusion and even “failure to thrive,” good and aren’t loaded with sugar, which is want to know, but for me it has improved my which means slowed or stunted physical growth. important since many people with celiac disease quality of life. It’s a journey we’re all on. And you Even though Jenny’s diagnosis was the means to also suffer from diabetes and hypoglycemia. The have to think positively about it. You have to look recovery, the difficulty of avoiding gluten and still public’s general lack of understanding about at it more with what I can have and what I can getting enough to eat made the recovery a slow and gluten and wheat issues makes it very tricky for a eat, rather than what I cannot. Because that bagel frustrating one. “We cried for about six months and celiac sufferer to lead a normal life. you used to eat? I’ve got gluten-free bagels. Or couldn’t find food for her anywhere,” says Diane Diane claims her store is sometimes an emo- that piece of cake? Hey, I’ve got gluten-free cake. Bell. “We were shopping at four to six stores a week. tional place. “When people come in for the first You know, if I want to eat those things, I can!” We knew there were other families who were suf- time, there are a lot of tears because seeing this laughs Diane. u fering as much as we were with not being able to much gluten-free stuff is almost a miracle. Miriam Card is a senior in the University of Utah’s Environmental find food . . . so we decided to open a store.” Diane has been working as a celiac advocate Studies program and an intern at CATALYST magazine. Some may doubt the need for such a store, but for years. “We make sure that when moms come Against the Grain has been a success, and a god- in whose kids have been diagnosed, they know Against the Grain send for hundreds of people in the community, the school has to provide lunches for them,” 2292 W. 5400 South including Diane herself, who was diagnosed with Diane says. It’s a federal mandate. Taylorsville, Utah . Tel. 801.955.4418. celiac disease a couple of years after her daugh- Sometimes the school districts really struggle ter. Not surprising, since it’s a genetic disorder with that. According to Diane, schools often try to Hours: Tues.-Fri., 10am-6pm. Sat. 10am-4pm. and more common than people think. take the easy way out and just give gluten-intoler- Closed Sun. and Mon. 25 August 2009 catalystmagazine.net COMMUNITY OF CARING start something similar in Salt Lake City. Janna gave Mimi a call, got a few pointers, and, with a little help from her friends—and soon-to-be The healing power of board members Sue Gorey and Judith Christensen —Heart and Soul was born in 1994. Doug would recruit performers for Heart and Soul from the Intermountain Acoustic Music Association (IAMA) Unitarian Coffeehouse. He approached Gene Sartain, who agreed to give it a try. “It seemed like such a compassionate thing to Each year, these volunteer performers bring over 500 do. Sometimes one or the other of my sons would perform with me,” Gene said. “We would play at showsHe fromart a variety a ofnd musical Soul genres to 100 facilities the young men’s prison. Doug would introduce us and tell the audience a joke…what a delivery! He knows how to tell a joke.” along the Wasatch Front Gene continued, “Some of the care facilities BY MARLENE LAMBERT smell like urine, and the food looks terrible. As years passed, I started to see myself in the audi- never met my grandmother. I was fully two Soul, I knew it was for me. ences. I began thinking, I hope somebody comes years old before she passed away, but my Heart and Soul is a local nonprofit organization and plays for me someday. Now I look forward to mother never brought me to meet her mother. dedicated to bringing the healing power of live playing. It brings great satisfaction. And it has In the early 1960s, children were not allowed in music and performing arts to people who can’t sprouted ideas in my head for more kinds of serv- hospitals, let alone the psychiatric ward, unless get out on their own. The idea of music therapy ice.” Sartain is now a board member for Heart I and Soul. they were ill themselves. In fact, even adult visita- can be traced back at least to Plato, but arose in tion was restricted. Instead of dying surrounded large part after World Wars I and II. Although its In the fall of 1994, I responded to an ad Doug by her family, my grandmother died in the arms of value is certainly recognized by the broader med- had placed in the local IAMA newsletter soliciting a nurse who was bathing her. I think she didn’t ical community, music therapy continues to be performers. I have been performing almost want to die alone, and took the opportunity to supported largely by volunteer organizations monthly ever since. I’ve witnessed a woman who have a little comfort on her way out. But in those such as Heart and Soul. had lost her capacity for regular speech to a stroke break into song with “Harvest Moon.” What effect might such a number have had on Carrie Gruber? This month Heart and Soul celebrates 15 years of service to the Would she have enjoyed, “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Mack the Knife” and “Dream a Little Dream greater Salt Lake community. For information on becoming a of Me” the way these audiences do? volunteer performer, visit WWW.HEARTSOUL.ORG. Nearly every Heart and Soul show I play ends with a few choruses of “You Are My Sunshine.” This song is like magic. I have witnessed an days, the isolation of a psychiatric hospital was The organization was founded in 1994 by Janna immigrant woman, who barely knew English, the only option for a woman with dementia. Lauer and her brother, Doug Jenson. Like me, they singing along to this tune. Just last month, at a My grandmother loved to sing. It’s probably were raised by a mother who loved to sing. Verla west side nursing home, a woman who seemed to genetic—Carrie Gruber was a grand niece of Jenson played piano and violin, and led her kids in be sleeping through the whole hour began to Franz Gruber, who composed the holiday classic, song everywhere they went. One of their favorite move her lips slightly, then lift her head and sing “Silent Night.” I blame that gene for my own piano duets was the 1950s hit “Heart and Soul.” along to this song, blue eyes finally staring at me musical ability. Growing up, every car ride In 1993, Verla moved to an extended care facility with a vitality that brought tears to my own eyes. involved singing, harmonizing, and making up after suffering a series of strokes and a broken hip. I used to imagine my grandmother in the our own rhymes when we couldn’t remember the Struck by the dismal atmosphere inside the nurs- audience, but that tends to bring tears, too, original words. My mother, a music teacher, ing home, Janna and Doug wanted to do some- which is not conducive to singing. Still, it is always led the symphony of voices, with Dad thing. Janna, then a member of the band Cactus largely for her that I participate with Heart and chiming in, too. Swing, brought her musical pals to the nursing Soul. I wonder how differently Carrie Gruber’s While some of my siblings (I have many) have home to play a few of her mom’s favorites. She last days might have been had someone been professional careers in music, others, like me, was amazed at the positive response. there to sing with her. u have kept it at the level of a hobby. Making a joy- Doug was familiar with a Bay area organization Marlene Lambert is president of the Board of Trustees for Heart and ful noise is its own reward, whether or not I get called Bread and Roses, founded in 1974 by folk Soul. She and Roz Newmark comprise the “Iliotibial Band,” a duet of paid for it. So, when I first heard about Heart and music icon Mimi Fariña. He nudged Janna to jazz, original, and old favorite melodies. Heart and Soul’s Marlene and Roz working their magic. Experience the Art 26 August 2009 Story and photos By Emily Moroz: CATALYST CAFE

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(fondly misunderstandings lost out, and lasagna, and two gentlemen on a business lunch were savoring the polenta Offering a full menu of freshly referred to as the “RoCo”) in 1981. To Wheeler ended up at the Culinary the surprise of many, supply met plen- Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, and fish tacos. made sandwiches, salads, ty of demand. Since then, the Salt then apprenticed at upscale Pâtisserie They keep it real at the Roasting specialty entrées and desserts. Lake Roasting Co. has been a coffee Bonte in NYC’s upper east side. Owner Co., too. “We buy all our products raw mainstay, and many Salt Lakers con- Maurice Bonte was pretty no-nonsense and start from scratch,” says Wheeler, sider it still the best place for a cup of with his employees, says Wheeler. His “and we use the best ingredients we I Patio Seating I Catering joe—or a pound of beans, often organ- two and a half years there were a can get our hands on; no preservatives, only the best stuff.” Display cases are I I ic, shade-grown and fair trade. What’s good experience, but it wasn’t for him, Dine In or Delivery more, there’s an under-the-radar abun- and he left the East for a job in L.A. stocked with croissants, fruit tarts, Take Out dance of goodies on their menu that You know the rest of the classic tale: cookies, triple berry whipped cream will alleviate not only your headache Headed west. Stopped in Utah for cake, raspberry and strawberry chocolate mousse, an incredible fruit liqueur- Mon- Fri 7 am – 9 pm but your hunger, too. some skiing. He’s been here ever since. 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Bevalo 9dlcidlcCdl9dlcidl 123 E. 200 S. Bevalo is a happy little café with a pas- *)BV^cHigZZi h^YZHVbLZaaZg7dd`h 2008 sion for beverage art. Bevalo offers direct trade and fair +)"%,+- trade coffee, organic loose leaf tea, and hand made Cdl9dlcidlc *)BV^cHigZZi 454 East 300 South treats. We are inspired by the individuals who make up h^YZHVbLZaaZg7dd`h I]ZDg^\ the global and local community and provide us the raw +)"%,+- I]ZDg^\. . materials we use to craft these delicious experiences. Voted BEST LUNCH by Salt Lake Magazine Visit Bevalo, taste the love. Mon-Sat 8a-8p, Sun 10a- Every lunch item on the menu ~ 2 courses for $10! 5p. $, CC, P, TO. Every dinner item on the menu ~ 3 courses for $25! Caffé d’bolla 746-4441 www.faustinaslc.com 249 E. 400 S. Ste. B. 355-1398. caffé d’bolla features fresh roasted espresso and press pot coffee, artisan teas, authentic bubble teas, house-made gelato, and toasted now accepting local art for display bagelini. A welcoming atmosphere and free Wi-Fi make it a great place to enjoy a perfect cup. $, CC, V, P, TO.

Caffé Ibis 52 Federal Ave. Logan. 435-753-4777. WWW.CAFFEIBIS.COM. Caffé Ibis, open 7 days a week, is a SALT LAKE’S BEST 30-year-old award winning “Green Business” in his- BREAKFAST toric downtown Logan. We feature triple certified cof- Ride your bike, fees (organic, fair trade, shadegrown), along with teas Salt Lake City’s Newest Coffee House and fine chocolates at our espresso bar. The WiFi walk your dogs, bring your kids offeesCoffee~Pastries~Deli ~ Pastries ~ Deli Sandwiches~Beer Sandwiches ~ Bee equipped gallery/deli serves organic ethnic cuisine for • Bike riders receive a 10% discount • breakfast and lunch. $, CC, V, TO. Mon-FriMon-Thurs 7am-Midnight 6am-11pm Fri 6am-12pm Sat 8am-Midnight In Liberty Park by the flag pole Coffee Garden Sun 8am-Midnight 254 S. Main, inside Sam Weller’s Books and 900 E. 801-521-0962 900 S. 355-4425. High-end espresso, delectable pas- 248 EAST 100 SOUTH • SLC • 532-3221 tries & desserts. A great place to people watch. Mon- Sat 6a-8p; Sun 7a-6p. $, CC, V, P, TO.

Cucina Deli 1026 Second Ave. 322-3055. Located in the historic GALLERY DELI Avenues, Cucina offers a full menu of freshly made sand- DELI - LICIOUS CUISINE wiches, gourmet salads, specialty entrées and desserts. Daily specials include parmesan chicken, lasagna, and TRIPLE CERTIFIED COFFEE poached salmon. Enjoy the European atmosphere inside or ORGANIC • FAIR TRADE • SHADE GROWN relax under the umbrellas on the patio. Mon-Fri 7a-9p; Sat 8a-9p; Sun 8a-5p. $$, CC, V, P, TO, CAT. Open 7 days a week Faustina 52 Federal Avenue 454 East 300 South. 746-4441. Faustina is an Logan, Utah American bistro serving lunch and dinner prepared by San Francisco Chef Jared Young in an intimate down- 435.753-4777 town location. Menu items include handmade pastas, signature salads, lamb, steak, fish, chicken and handmade desserts. Full liquor & wine menu. Try our new “Executive Lunch Delivery Service,” with daily “2 for www.caffeibis.com $10” lunch specials! Open Mon.-Fri. from 11:30 a.m. & Sat. from 5:30 p.m. $$-$$$, CC, V, W/B, L, P, TO, CAT.

Liberty Park Grill 801-521-0962. Located in Historic Liberty Park by the flagpole. Sit on our patio and enjoy the best breakfast in Salt Lake City. Beautiful surroundings and great food. Featuring omelets, eggs benedict, eggs Florentine, pancakes and traditional breakfast and great lunches too. Ride your bike, walk the dogs, bring the kids. Mon-Fri 8am-2pm, Sat-Sun 8am-1:30pm. $, CC,V, P, TO, CAT

Nostalgia 248 E. 100 S. 532-3225. Salt Lake’s best-damn coffee, sandwiches, salads, soups and fresh pastries. A great destination for casual business meetings or a relaxed environment to hang out with friends. Local artists also find a home to sell their work in a new, hip environment. Free wireless Internet available. $, CC, V, B, TO, P, CAT.

One World Everybody Eats CATALYST Café One World Everybody Eats one. Valet, Patio Dining, Weekend Brunch, Full liquor & ations from the extensive sushi bar. Savor the assort- 41 S. 300 E. One World Everybody Eats serves fresh, wine menu, take-out. Sun-Thurs 11am-12am, Fri-Sat 11am- ment of small plates (Japanese tapas), from the tanta- organic cuisine that changes daily. To encompass our 1am, Brunch Sat-Sun 11am-3pm. 254 South 200 West, lizing menu prepared by Chef Morio Tomihara. Featuring commitment to community, ending waste and eliminat- SLC, 801.521.7446, WWW.REDROCKBREWING.COM $$, CC premium sake, wines and Japanese and domestic beers. ing hunger, we allow you to price your own meal Open Mon-Fri from 11:30a. and Sat. from 5:30p. $$-$$$ according to your individual created plates. Open 7 days Sage’s Café CC V W/B TO. a week, 11 a-9p. $, $$, V, P, TO. 473 E. 300 S. 322-3790. Sage’s Café serves the healthi- est & freshest cuisine in Utah, without compromising Tandoor Indian Grill Pago the overall dining experience. Sage’s Café serves organ- 729 E. 3300 S. 486-4542 Tandoor Indian Grill serves the 878 S. 900 E. 801.532.0777. WWW.PAGOSLC.COM ic wines & beer, fresh pastries, triple-certified coffee & finest and freshest Indian food. We specialize in southern Pago is a neighborhood restaurant on 9th and 9th. We tea. Cuisine ranges from fresh pasta to raw foods. Indian cooking including dosas, tandoor grilled items, offer seasonal, farm direct food from East Farms, Bell Sage’s Café sustains diversity, compassion, personal & paneer dishes and lamb. An abundance of vegetarian Organics, Morgan Valley Lamb, Snake River, Clifford environmental health, community & positive attitude. options, and a full beer and wine list (by the glass and Farms, Amano and more. In addition, we offer 20 wines Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30a-2:30p & 5- 9:30p; Fri 11:30a- bottle). Executive lunch buffet; 20-person banquet room by the glass from Salt Lake’s only wine “cruvinet.” We 2:30p & 5p-12a; Sat 9-12a; Sun 9a-9p. $-$$, CC, V, P, for business meetings. Mon-Thurs 11am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat serve lunch, brunch and dinner from Tuesday-Sunday W/B,TO. 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-8pm $$, CC, V, W/B, TO, CAT and are closed on Monday. Tues-Sun: 11a-3p & 5p-9p (10p on Fri & Sat). $$-$$$, RR, CC, V, W/B, L Salt Lake Roasting Co. The Tin Angel Cafe 320 E. 400 S. 363-7572. This downtown staple, known 365 West 400 South, 801-328-4155. Perched on the Red Iguana for its coffee by the cup and by the pound since 1981, south edge of Pioneer Park in downtown Salt Lake, Tin 736 W. North Temple. 322-1489. Red Iguana has been also offers a unique daily-infused lunch and dinner menu. Angel Cafe offers a locally driven, award winning, serving Salt Lake since 1985. The Cardenas family Open late with free Wi-Fi, summer patio dining, fresh European inspired menu on the patio or in the artful din- serves award-winning Mexican cuisine with specialties pastries and loose-leaf teas, it is a perfect place for a ing room. Live music, local art and a full list of libations including homemade moles using recipes from the last coffee on the go, casual dining or a late night jolt. round out the experience. Reservations recommended. two centuries, enchiladas, steaks, chile verde, carnitas Visit our 2nd location inside the SLC downtown library. WWW.THETINANGEL.COM. $$, RR, CC, V, W/B, L, P, TO, CAT and more. On the web at: WWW.REDIGUANA.COM. Mon- Coffee without compromise and more! $, CC, V, P, TO. Thurs 11a-10p; Fri 11a-11p; Sat 10a-11p; Sun 10a-9p. Vertical Diner $$, CC, V, W/B, L, TO, CAT. Takashi 2280 S. West Temple SLC. 484-VERT. Vertical Diner 18 West Market Street. 519-9595. Renowned sushi chef offers vegan versions of classic “American” fare, includ- RedRock Brewing Company Takashi Gibo has opened the doors to an incredible ing biscuts and gravy and burgers. New hours: 8am- Casual atmosphere with award-winning, hand crafted beers Japanese dining experience. Enjoy a beautiful presenta- 10pm—seven days a week. Summer Patio Concert and sodas. Fresh, inspired menu with something for every- tion of classic sashimi or experiment with delicious cre- Series begins July 17th. $, CC, V, TO. W/B Tandoor 2ND Anniversary Celebration August 8TH, beginning 5pm Serving a distinctive feast featuring special items and flavors from different regions of India. Come experience this special evening with us! To kick off this special day Tandoor is also featuring Live Music • Mehendi (hand painting) • Sri Indya Show CONTEMPORARY Tandoor Indian Grill takes time to THANK YOU, JAPANESE DINING our respected customer friends for making us a 18 WEST MARKET STREET grand success for two glorious business years. 801.519.9595 SUSHI Reservations are required: 801-486-4542 SAKE

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CALENDARBY DANA IGO AND EMILY MOROZ skills to improve focus, build strength and Kids sense of body and cultivate awareness of thoughts and emotions. Students will also Cream of Clapton be encouraged to set their intention for the The Paul Green School of Rock Music school year and be empowered with skills presents Cream of Clapton, a student per- that they can take home and continue to formance of Eric Clapton’s greatest hits. manifest their vision. Makes you want to Each year students of the Paul Green be a teen again, yes? (Well, al most.) Ages School of Rock music play 500 concerts to 12-17. Registration required. $225/$150 200,000 people. They’ve played Lollapalooza members. Aug 17-21. 2:15-5:15p. and other festivals from California to Ger- IJ & Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Center, many, opened for national acts coast to 2 N. Medical Dr. WWW.SLCJCC.ORG. 801-581-0098. coast and performed live on television and radio many times. Aug 28 & 29. 7pm. $10/7 advance. Move It! One Mind Studios, 216 Paxton Ave. WWW.ONEMINDSTUDIO.COM Chicago Afrobeat Project We’ll be heading to the Urban Lounge Camping adventure on August 6 to hear the Chicago Afrobeat in the garden Project. Emerging in 2002 from an industrial, urban Chicago art community, the Bring your tent, camping gear, and a ensemble (7-14 persons) has established picnic dinner for an unbelievable night in itself as a leader in the non-traditionalist the gardens at Red Butte. This overnight side of the afrobeat movement, energizing camp-out will include games, storytelling, the classic afrobeat influences of juju, a sunset hike, s’mores and a star party. highlife, American funk and afro-Cuban Eat a breakfast of eggs, sausage and music with a formative infusion of experi- bacon, hash browns, pancakes, fresh fruit Film and beverages. All ages. Registration The Strangest Dream required. $25. Aug 7. 7p. The Utah Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, HEAL Utah, and the SLC Film Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way. Center commemorate the August 1945 bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan 801-581-8454. WWW.REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG. with a film screening of “The Strangest Dream,” which outlines the history of nuclear weapons and the efforts to halt nuclear proliferation. Following the screening is a panel Teen empowerment discussion with the Utah Citizens’ Counsel. Free. Aug 5, 6:30p through yoga Salt Lake City Main Library Auditorium, 210 E 400 S. 801-364-2971. WWW.UTAHCAN.ORG. The Jewish Community Center offers a weeklong yoga workshop designed specifi- Made in Utah The SLC Film Center, Downtown Alliance, and the Office of Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker are bringing Pioneer Park to mental jazz and rock elements that thrive life on Friday nights with Made in Utah: in the Chicago music scene. Inherent in Pioneer Park Picture Show and Craft the group’s sound is an expression of Market, featuring films made in Utah and world cultural unity and social awareness local artisans sharing their crafts. Films: within a medium of music, dance and Aug 7, “Footloose,” Aug 14, “The Searchers,” rebellious celebration. Yes! 21+. Aug 6. Aug 21, “2001: A Space Odyssey,” Aug 28, audience’s choice (visit WWW.SLCFILMCEN- $10/8 in advance. cally for teens, addressing the core issues TER.ORG to vote). Free. that adolescents face. Applying the princi- Urban Lounge, 241 S 500 E. 780-439-3388. ples and techniques of yoga, they’ll learn Films begin at dusk. Craft market 6-9p. Pioneer Park, 300 W 300 S.

To be considered as a featured calendar in the print version, submit related photo or artwork by the 15th of the preceding month to [email protected] 30 August 2009 catalystmagazine.net CALENDAR Newcomer’s hike Healthy Garden Uranium tailings and the Join the Wasatch Mountain Club on a hike geared toward introducing new peo- Salsa Party ple to the club or those working on their satellite-streaked desert sky hiking conditioning. The club, founded in Celebrate the season of fresh, organical- 1920, provides a social vehicle to the out- ly grown tomatoes and peppers at the UMFA’s “Desert Secrets” explores door enthusiast who seeks others of simi- Wasatch Community Garden’s Salsa Party lar interests while providing an opportunity and competition. Bring your own home- human alterations of the desert landscape to develop organization skills and knowl- made salsa for a chance to win great edge of the various outdoor sports. prizes. Entry forms are online at hat more does photography have to Reservation, New Mexico,” there is a dark Whether you are a novice or an expert, tell us about the American desert? humor in Nagatani’s work. Born to Japanese- there are trips and activities designed for W So much more. “Desert Secrets, American parents five days after the atomic you. This hike will be to Sugarloaf Peak via Photography from bomb was dropped Cecret Lake in Albion Basin. (And for new- the UMFA’s on Hiroshima, Permanent Nagat ani grew up Collection” is not in cultural fallout your typical pho- of that cata- tographic series clysmic event. of arch after love- When he moved ly red arch, but to New Mexico in WWW.WASATCHGARDENS.ORG. The Salsa Party rather takes on his mid-thirties, he also features live music and activities for the strange and became fascinated children, so bring the entire family to sam- often darker tech- with the state’s ple some of the best salsa recipes around. nological, military, atomic history. Out Free. Aug 14. 6-8p. and human under- of that fascination Fairpark Garden, 1037 W 300 N. belly of the and his personal American desert. history Nuclear bies: Yes, Cecret Lake is truly spelled with Ask a master gardener Photo topics range from the sinister to Enchantments was born. a C.) Aug 8. 10a. Lawn turning brown? Tree showing the whimsical. The artists take on human “Desert Secrets” has its more whimsical Little Cottonwood Canyon Park & Ride, signs of disease? Find out why at the Utah use of the desert for military weapons moments, such as John Pfahl’s “1979 4323 E Little Cottonwood Canyon Rd. State University Extension’s annual sum- testing as well as explore issues of human Canyon de Chelly, Arizona.” The figure in 801-733-9367. WWW.WASATCHMOUNTAINCLUB.ORG. mer diagnostic clinics. A Master Gardener creativity and storytelling, playing with the the photo is an adobe-colored porta-potty volunteer will provide research-based infor- desert’s role in conspiracy theories, imag- hogging the foreground but leaning slightly Third Saturday mation to help manage your garden prob- ined anthropology and tourism. in the direction of the ancient Pueblo lems through recommendations that pro- By turning his eye toward American mil- dwellings in the distance behind it. It is contra dance itary so-called “black sites,” using equip- oddly similar to the dwellings—its simple No dancing experience or partner need- ment designed to photograph outer space, geometry, its window placement—and ed! And fun is pretty much guaranteed. Trevor Paglen seems to expose only more one can’t help but wonder if the potty is Contra dance is practiced in many cultures mystery. The watery, horizontal, softly col- perhaps aspiring to be one of them. around the world. Couples dance in two ored piece, “Chemical and Biological The exhibit features a second, more play- facing lines of indefinite length. A leader, Weapons Proving Ground (2006) Dugway, ful series by Patrick Nagatani, the known as a caller, teaches each dance just UT, Distance: 42 miles, 11:17 a.m,” is “Ryoichi/Nagatani Excavations,” which doc- before the music for that dance begins. made almost impressionistic by heat dis- uments the unearthing of various automo- After a walk-through, the music begins and tortion and the extreme distance at which biles at significant archeological and cultural the dancers repeat that sequence numer- the photo was shot. The photo’s aesthetic sites around the world—a BMW grill poking ous times before that dance ends, often 10 loveliness is contrasted with its conceptual from a Hopi kiva, a Land Rover unearthed to 15 minutes. Try it out to live traditional creepiness—a theme that resonates near the Very Large Array—suggesting a throughout Paglen’s work. possible world-wide ancient automobile cul- In “Nuclear Enchantments,” Patrick ture shockingly similar to our own. And per- Nagatani reveals our multi-faceted myth- haps a dash of extraterrestrial meddling? making in his staged, layered and often Perhaps not. Look closer and you’ll notice imagined photographs. A former Hollywood that again Nagatani’s imaginative and set-builder, Nagatani uses models, props, model-making skills are in full force. actors and paint to create scenes: mash- One gets the sense, touring the exhibi- ups of history, myth and landscape that tion, that difficult stories are often told Fall Planting seek to explain the complexity of New best through art. Also check out the con- Want to harvest fresh greens in Mexico’s atomic history. He says, “I hope current online virtual exhibition where you February but not sure what to plant or to challenge us to examine the ways in can view Patrick Nagatani’s entire Nuclear how to do it? Now is the time to plan which photography creates, recreates or Enchantments portfolio and other interac- and plant. Learn about cold and hot supports a particular history.” Whether tive information related to the Nagatani’s American music by “Frayed Knot” with frames, hoop houses and more at this highlighting the irony of Japanese tourists work. —Amie Tullius calling by Lori Pimentel. Wear comfortable workshop on autumn gardening pre- happily posing for photos at the site of the Desert Secrets runs through Dec 13 at the clothing and shoes. Beginners’ workshop at sented by Wasatch Community first atomic bomb test in “Trinity Site, Utah Museum of Fine Arts. 7p, dance from 7:30-10:30p. $5 donation. Gardens. Registration required. $5 Jornada del Muerto, New Mexico,” or Aug 26, 6p. Film: “Punishment Park” (1971). Post- Columbus Community Center, 2531 S 400 E. donation. Aug 8. 10a-12p. commenting on the poisonous beauty of film discussion with Rocky Anderson, former 801-363-7442. Grateful Tomato Garden, 800 S 600 E. the landscape in “Uranium Tailings, Ana- mayor of SLC and Executive Director of High Road 801-359-2658 x12. WWW.WASATCHGARDENS.ORG. conda Minerals Corporation, Laguna Pueblo for Human Rights. See UMFA.UTAH for full schedule. Intermountain Acoustic Music Association Presents A Free Folk & Bluegrass Festival

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Arts & Crafts Coffee Garden Chapungu sculpture memorial for Amos Supuni At The Gallivan Center 239 South Main Street Red Butte Garden hosts a memorial exhibit for Zimbabwean Chapungu sculptor Amos Sat. August 29th, 2009 Noon - 10 p.m. Supuni who died suddenly in December 2008. The exhibit will display 22 statues by Supuni, 20 statues by his Zimbabwean students and colleagues and a painting of Supuni by Utah artist Holly Pendergast. All items on exhibit will be for sale, to raise funds for Supuni’s widow. Former Utah students of Supuni will also showcase their own statues created under his direction. Exhibit runs Aug 7-30. Reception Aug 16. 1-4p. $6. Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way. 801-585-0556. WWW.REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG. CATALYST Craft Lake City This outdoor alternative arts festival will showcase over 80 vendors specializing in handmade goods such as silk-screened posters, progressive crafts, DIY designs, recon- is proud to be structed clothing, knitted items, jewelry, letter-pressed books and more. Affordable prices and original, artful pieces will be emphasized in every merchant’s booth. a sponsor of Entertainment all the day, including vendor demonstrations, street performers and musicians. (Visit CATALYST at our booth!) Free. Aug 8. 2-10p. these events The Gallivan Center, 239 S Main St.WWW.CRAFTLAKECITY.COM. (read more about them mote healthy plants and landscapes. of tomatoes for tasting from their on the page indicated) Knowing your soil’s characteristics can renowned gardens. See and taste them help you plan your approach to your land- while learning the differences between scape, orchard, vegetable garden, flower tomatoes and some tricks to successful beds or lawn. At the clinics, Master • IAMA Bluegrass Concert (p. 31), August 29, noon-10p Gardeners can point you in the right direction on which one to choose and how to • Park Silly Sunday Market, p. 41, Sundays 10a-4 acquire a soil sample. A variety of tests • People’s Market (p. 9), Sundays, 10a-3p are available for a minimal fee. Mondays until August 31. 1-4p. Salt Lake County Government Center, 2001 S. And if you attend the following upcoming events, please drop State St, south building, room S1200. 801-468-3179. by the CATALYST booth to say hello! Tasty tomatoes August 8, 8a-1p: Downtown Alliance Farmers Market (p.9) tomato growing. Limited to 40 partici- What would summer be like without pants. Aug 15, 10a-noon. $6. August 8, 2-10p: Craft Lake City (p. 15) fresh grown tomatoes? Join Golden Reeves, aka the “Tomato King,” and Bart Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way. 801-585- September 12, 9a-6p: Avenues Street Fair (p. 17) Anderson as they share a wide assortment 0556. WWW.REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG. 32 August 2009 catalystmagazine.net CALENDAR The party’s highlight: You can meet Fred Festivities Montague, gardening guru and author and illustrator of “Gardening: An Ecological Shaman teaches Italian Street Festival Approach” (see interview with Montague The Italian Center of the West presents on p.12 of this issue). The festivities are “eco-restorative living” Ferragosto, the 7th annual Italian Street free, but you just may be tempted to buy Festival. Featuring live entertainment, something beautiful and useful, so come Italian food and craft booths as well as a equipped to shop if so inclined. Colosimo’s Sausage Eating Contest, Italian Traces’ 13th Annual Art in the Garden Party, wine and Italian beer. Don’t miss the 10a-5p, Saturday, August 29, at Traces, Inc. Italian-American karaoke, car and motor 1432 S 1100 E, Salt Lake City, 801-467-9544. Free. scooter show, historical photo and art gallery, free italian movies and more. Helper Arts and Aug 15, 11a-10p. Music Festival 801-364-8259. WWW.ITALIANCENTEROFTHEWEST.COM. In its 15th year, the Helper Arts and 300 S 450 W. Music Festival stands out as an unparalled art and music experience. The festival Traces’ 13th year of art, combines a free musical lineup, art compe- gardening and music On a historic Sugar House property once habituated by established watercolorist Mary Kimball Johnson, Traces Inc. now sells organic flowers, seasonal produce, art and gifts, and is the home of owner Tanya Chatterton. Traces is holding their n Utah, we’re surrounded by astound- Miro-Quesada moved to Cusco to study 13th Annual “Art in the Garden” Party this ing beauty and abundance daily, yet with a teacher from an Andean region for August. In past years, the gathering of gar- I many of us are about as tuned in to the another three years. In bringing his work to deners, artists and musicians traditionally spirit of the natural world as our iPhone is. the U.S., he wanted to reformulate the two occurred in July. This is the first late-sum- “We’re completely connected with traditions based on the combined core mer harvest event. The party will feature every creative process in the universe,” principles of each, creating a new teaching refreshments made with organic fruits and says says Bonnie Glass-Coffin, Professor more palatable to those of us unfamiliar of Anthropology at Utah State University in with shamanism. Logan. “But our jobs, financial obligations, Glass-Coffin is quite fond of the gentle and material world makes us distracted, so healer, describing him as an “open-heart- that we don't see it.” ed, kind, and generous visionary.” She first Glass-Coffin is bringing a teacher to Utah learned of Miro-Quesada's work while fin- to help people reconnect with the grace of ishing her dissertation in Peru over 20 nature in their busy, frenetic, modern lives. years ago, and about three years ago the PHOTO: DIANA ROOT On Labor day weekend, Peruvian shaman professor was invited to be a keynote and traditional healer Don Oscar Miro- speaker at one of his workshops. titions, exhibitions, educational experi- Quesada will give a three-day workshop at The silver-haired shaman is holding vegetables from the Traces backyard gar- ences, art, craft and food vendors for a Utah State University, offering a heartfelt workshops through the U.S. this fall. Miro- den and a stage with musicians perform- weekend of non-stop fun in historical course in “eco-restorative living,” with an Quesada's workshops provide an opportu- ing throughout the day. Artists will be sell- downtown Helper, UT. The three day event approach to slowing down, taking a deep nity to wake up in a space where people ing their paintings, sculpture, jewelry, includes more than 50 art and fine craft breath and appreciating the harmony that can slow down, breathe deeply and build a woodwork and pottery on site among the booths; art, singing and literary competi- exists outside urban sprawl. bridge between their worlds. The Labor poppies and lilies—and maybe edible flow- tions with large cash and purchase prizes; A shaman is a mediator between the Day Weekend date is a happy accident, as ers and a chef’s demo to boot. “Our Art in lectures, demonstrations and exhibitions world of the seen and the unseen, one who Glass-Coffin notes the importance of giving the Garden Party honors tradition and com- by many of Utah’s favorite professional interacts and communicates with these thanks to what we have, especially in artists; children’s art exhibitions, art yard, two worlds interchangeably to strengthen times of financial and political uncertainty. and workshops; musical performances by connections to the natural world in his or “The real work is to remember this sacred many of the regions best performers and her community. As such, Miro-Quesada connection with our world. By our aware- more. Free. Aug 14-16. offers connectivity among his students and ness of this connection and by our inten- a chance to tap into wisdom that’s always tion, we really are shaping our current and 435-637-4771. 131 S Main St., Helper, UT. available, but of which not many are future world,” she says. aware. He doesn’t claim ownership of this Young people are welcome; children Tandoor anniversary ancient wisdom, but rather creates some- under 17 (accompanied by an adult) are celebration thing new of his own, shares it and passes free. Miro-Quesada is also offering a Free Tandoor Indian Grill is celebrating their it on. And this kind of awareness is impor- Day at the Merlin Olsen Park (also known second anniversary with a festival includ- tant to those of us wishing to be more spir- as Central Park) in Logan on Sunday, Sept ing live music, mehendi (hand painting) itually awake to the worlds, both natural 6, from 2-6p. — Emily Moroz and a Sri Indya show. Their chef is prepar- and human-made, around us. munity, while bringing in local artists and Sacred Space, Urban Grace: Connecting Spirit of ing a special menu featuring flavors from Miro-Quesada grew up in Peru and stud- musicians to showcase their work,” says Place with People of Soul with Don Oscar Miro- many different regions of India. Aug 8. 5p- ied a shamanistic tradition from the north Chatterton. Chatterton enjoys making con- Quesada, Sept 5-7. Utah State University, Logan, late. Reservations required. coast of Peru (the Pachakuti, or “mesa” UT. Toll-free registration at 800-538-2663. Bonnie nections with artists and musicians tradition) with a mentor for over 10 years. Glass-Coffin, 435-752-7014, for more info. because more often than not, “a lot of 801.486.4542, 733 E 3300 S, When the elderly visionary passed away, WWW.CHAUPINSUYU.ORG, [email protected]. them garden, too!” WWW.TANDOORINDIANGRILL.INFO. GENIUS CATALYST August 2009 Obstacle or excuse? The answer to “What stops you?” can help you go— or change your goal BY MICHAEL NEILL s a child, my favorite sport to watch on TV what determines our destiny: (and on very special occasions in the stadi- • If we treat whatever stands in our way as an um) was American football. After years of obstacle, we can bring the full creative resources playing in my back yard and the school of our mind to bear and find ways to get over, A yard, my parents finally let me sign up to around or through it. play in a “real” league when I was 12. I was so • If we choose to use it as an excuse, we allow our- excited that I couldn’t wait to get into pads and selves to be tripped up or otherwise stopped by it. transform myself into a pint-size replica of my gridiron heroes. While I would love to say I leapt over that kid However, the first day of practice was more like and carried on to save a touchdown, the truth is I a military boot camp than my fantasies of foot- let my foot catch on his shoulder pad and tum- ball glory. Now if you’ve never thrown on the bled to the ground. I thought I would feel relief, pads of an American football uniform, the one but what I actually felt was embarrassment and thing you may not realize is how heavy they are— shame. particularly when you’re 12. Now, of course, I know there’s no shame in a 12 In full uniform, we spent the practice doing year old ‘taking himself out of the game’ when pushups and sit-ups and running so many he’s exhausted and frightened. But I’ve also real- sprints that several of us threw up in the grass by ized as an adult what a shame it is to allow an the side of the field. Finally, at the end of that first obstacle to become an excuse. This is what I’ve practice they set up a mini-game to let us show learned: them what we had. Unfortunately for me, what I If your dream is big enough and your goal is had left at that point wasn’t really worth having. worthwhile, there’s always a way to get there. On the very first play from scrimmage, our IF YOU LIKE... quarterback threw the ball downfield in my gen- Experiment eral direction, only to have it intercepted right in 1. What do you want? Write down at least one big Radiohead front me by one of the largest 12 year olds I had goal and at least one smaller one. ever seen. 2. For each goal, answer the question “What stops Beck you?” It will always relate to at least one of nine What a shame it is to allow things—information, skill, belief, well-being, Bob Dylan an obstacle to become an other people, motivation, time, money or fear. 3. Notice whether you’ve been treating that thing Iron & Wine excuse. If your your goal is as an obstacle or an excuse. In other words, have you been actively brainstorming ways to handle Neko Case worthwhile, there’s always a it or have you been telling yourself “oh, well— way to get there. maybe next time”? Neil Young 4. If it’s just an obstacle, get yourself into a higher Caught between my exhaustion, fear and desire state and brainstorm it again. Bring in friends, M.Ward to prove my manhood, I gave chase and was bring in a coach, bring in whatever and whoever actually closing in on him when one of their play- you need to blast that obstacle into smithereens! Conor Oberst ers threw himself to the ground in front of me in 5. If it’s an excuse, you have two choices: a last-ditch attempt to trip me up. At that moment, time stood still. I realized I a. Turn it into an obstacle and go back to step 4. The Black Keys had a choice—to carry on in the lung-burning, You do this by bringing your best self and your leg-aching pursuit of my prey, or to let myself trip full creative resources to bear on how to get past Bon Iver over this would-be blocker and finally get a rest. it. In the years since that moment, I have found b. Give yourself a break and let go of the goal. Jenny Lewis that this same kind of decision faces us nearly When you don’t really want to do something, every day in the pursuit of our dreams. Things one excuse is pretty much as good as another. Grizzly Bear come up between us and our goals —something Have fun, learn heaps, and happy exploring! we don’t yet know how to do, an unexpected bill, With love, LISTEN TO... an overprotective gatekeeper, a child who doesn’t Michael u sleep or a spouse who somehow doesn’t quite Michael Neill is a life coach and author. Hear him Thursdays at grasp the magnificence of our vision. 11am on HayHouse Radio or visit his website, All The Radio You Need What we do in those moments is ultimately WWW.GENIUSCATALYST.COM. (c) 2009. 34 August 2009 catalystmagazine.net COMINGS AND GOINGS What’s New Around Town BY EMILY MOROZ AND MIRIAM CARD

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Salt City Breathwork with Rachel Carter We’re all about breathing. It’s a sure sign of life! But life can deliver experiences in which we forget to breathe. There’s a new (breathing) sheriff in town, though, who hopes help us all breathe a little better: Recently returned Utah native, Rachel Carter, certified Transformational Breathing Facilitator. Carter gained her experience in breath- Red Rock Brewery ing practice with the co-founder of broadens its block Transformational Breathing, Judith Kravitz, and has participated in private and group Second West around 3rd South is usual- workshops in Washington and the ly filled with enthusiastic diners and ale- Netherlands since 2006. She’s eager to seekers grabbing a bite to eat at one of the put her practice to work in her home state. many restaurants in the area. One of those “But I already know how to breathe,” watering holes is about to get bigger. you’re thinking. Ah, but can you do connected diaphragmatic breath with music, sound healing, body mapping, movement, coaching and positive intention? That’s where Transformational Breathing comes in. Breathwork requires, and cultivates, a sacred space for its practitioners, accord- For 15 years Red Rock Brewery, an ing to Carter, who brings “intuition, com- institution of downtown nightlife, has Goodbye Denise, hello Giovanni: passion and an aware presence” to the inhabited an older brick building between work. “It is a powerful path to greater Settebello Pizzeria and Poplar Street Pub. new director at One World Everybody Eats vitality, health, mental clarity, emotional Soon it will occupy a much roomier space. In most conventional restaurants, it would take a new chef a lot longer than a year to integration, and higher insights.” The folks at Red Rock are expanding the end up running the restaurant. But in Salt Lake’s One World kitchen, cooking and running Sounds like a sigh of relief to anyone brewery’s capabilities with a new brew- the restaurant go hand in hand. Just ask Giovanni Bouderbala, One World Everybody feeling frenetic, hurried, stressed or simply house. The additional facility up the street Eats (OWEE) head chef and new director of the city’s first volunteer-based cafe. in need of some intentional breathing and will double the beer production of the cur- Past director and founder Denise Cerrata is moving on after nearly six years of food, a little peace of mind. Carter offers private rent brewery, according to Kevin Templin, community and friendship with their diverse group of diners. Cerrata’s “community and small group sessions. — EM Red Rock’s head brewer and partner in the kitchen” concept, which she pioneered in 2003 with the opening of One World, has Salt City Breathwork with Rachel Carter, expansion, putting Red Rock on tap in gathered steam and spawned the opening of several similar restaurants across the 801-580-0248, [email protected] more locations. country. Cerrata says she felt like she was spending more time traveling and meeting Red Rock Brewing Company also oper- with interested restaurant owners than actually running her own ship. Discontent with Tipica comes to Lago di Sale ates Red Rock Junction Brewpub in Park what she calls the resulting “absentee-owner syndrome,” she says this move is per- City. The Nut Brown Ale is Red Rock’s fect timing. One World will remain in good hands, she says, with Bouderbala lending (that is, Salt Lake)! most award-winning brew, with German excellent leadership skills to the beloved community mainstay. Question: What is the highest compli- varieties such as the Pilsner and Black Bier Cerrata’s next project is in Highland Park, NJ, but she says there are over 50 other ment you can give an Italian chef? following with close seconds. Red Rock groups that love the OWEE restaurant model and would like to start one in their own Answer: Tipica! This Italian expression won the Large Brewpub Brewer of the cities. With the economy placing more strain than ever on higher volume restaurants, honors chefs and restaurants that suc- Year award at the 2007 Great American “One World is a wonderful model, and people are wanting to do it more and more.” cessfully capture the essence of a particu- Beer Festival. Cheers to a sure sign that Bouderbala is from Tunisia and began working at One World a year ago. Schooled lar region using local techniques and Utah knows—and brews—truly good in Europe, he adds an international, creative flavor to his dishes, crafting recipes, ingredients, and that is precisely the aim beer. — EM placing food orders and overseeing the kitchen. Stop by soon for some yummy, of the Tipica restaurant that has been Red Rock Brewing Co., 254 S 200 W, Salt Lake organic grub. — EM nightly unfurling its chic, sheer curtains City, UT, and 1640 W Redstone Center Dr., One World Everybody Eats, 41 S 300 E, open daily 11a-8p, Sat.-Sun. brunch 9a-2p. 801-519-2002, and fine china within the Tony Caputo Ste. 105, Park City, UT, 801-521-7446, WWW.ONEWORLDEVERYBODYEATS.ORG, DENISECERRETA45@ YAHOO.COM space since May 20. WWW.REDROCKBREWING.COM Says Executive Chef Adam Kreisel, “We CatalystMagazine.net 35

ence. Some notable newbies include a and movement, and a Yoga Core class Yoga for Athletes class geared toward including postures meant to increase increasing strength, flexibility and range core strength and link heat and energy of motion for the sports-inclined (or in the body. those who wish they were) and Daily classes are $10 and are offered in Ashtanga Yoga, which includes postures the morning, during lunch and in the evening. to realign the spine, detoxify the body Classes are 1-2 hours long. — MC and build strength. Metro also provides Located atThe Gateway on the north end of the more basic offerings, such as Yoga second level. 801-456-2375. Flow, which aims to connect breathing

Bicycle-delivered lavender has 31 flavors including “Joyful” (chocolate, almond, coconut), “Globetrotting” blueberry ice cream? (coconut rum currant) and “Abundant” INSPIRE-ing! (peanut butter fudge). Bayard says the With truly inspiring names flavor names are affirmations describing matched by equally enticing fla- the uniqueness in each individual vors, Salt Lake chef and entre- who enjoys them. preneur Karen Bayard’s Bayard’s concoctions are INSPIRED Ice Cream business is available only at Agi’s Raw Foods growing by the day. The dessert (Provo) and Ginger’s Garden Cafe is nut-based, 85% organic, (Springville), as well as at Tony 100% vegan and Caputo’s Market on sweetened with Saturdays. This fruit, agave nectar, sweet-toothed maple syrup or Utahn’s next plans: honey. The choices to create an eco- are made with a friendly version of blend of nuts, fruits, the ice cream truck, essential oils, herbs, flowers and other with solar-powered or pedal-propelled natural ingredientsmany ingredients are music and lights. — EM sourced locally. Available at Tony Caputo’s Market, 314 W 300 S, INSPIRED began last autumn after on Saturdays, and daily at Agi’s Raw Foods at Bayard received a gift of lavender and the Food Garden in Provo, and Ginger’s Garden Søren Simonsen and partners was... um... inspired. Other unique fla- Cafe in Springville. form sustainable urban design and development co. WWW.SPROUTANDRHYTHM.COM, [email protected] vors blossomed from there. INSPIRED “Urban development” has become a weak euphemism for the reality of constant construction, blocked roads and seemingly unfinished projects. But Salt Lake City councilmember and architect Søren Simonsen and business partners Kathleen Hill and are creating cuisine that cannot be found program created by Bell Organics in Katherine Quinlan are dedicated to changing the way we revamp our cities. This past outside our borders. While decidedly Draper, Utah, and taps local Community Earth Day, the group announced the launch of their new sustainable urban design and Northern Italian in style, we are not re-cre- Supported Agriculture programs (CSA) to development company, Community Studio. Its projects combine urban planning and ating a specific region, province or city. offer customers the season’s best pro- design, social and environmental sustainability and architecture. Its mission is to “cre- We are creating a new one … Lago di duce. Kreisel also adheres to a “nose-to- ate beautiful, meaningful and sustainable places for people,” and to revitalize and renew Sale (Salt Lake.)” tail” policy, making use of every part of areas of Salt Lake and Utah that have seen considerable decline in recent years. To manage this feat, Kreisel combines the animal rather than just the well Their plan is to unite members of the community with talented urban revitalization his knowledge of Italian tradition with known cuts. — MC specialists to cultivate a “workshop” environment to share ideas and projects, much Caputo’s stock of the finest of Utah’s local 314 W 300 S. Doors open at 5:30p. like an artists’ studio. They want to create new spaces in Salt Lake that are “informed ingredients. Menu items($5-$19) include by local history, and designed by and for the community,” says Hill, a 20-year veteran meats sourced entirely from small, sus- Metro Fitness in the field with a master’s in urban planning. Hill also specializes in historic preserva- tainable farms, organic semolina from adds yoga classes tion and community activism. Quinlan, a marketing and branding consultant with 25 Central Milling in Collinston, Utah and years of experience in community development and revitalization, has worked in real free-range, organic eggs from Provo’s Metro Fitness Club at the Gateway estate, event planning, tenant recruiting and business incubation—all good things for Clifford Farms. recently widened its repertoire to rejuvenating ailing parts of a city. Tipica is a pioneering member of the include yoga classes for all levels of As city councilmember, Simonsen has been an advocate for sustainable development Restaurant Supported Agriculture (RSA) experi- wherever possible in Salt Lake. “We have a rich tradition of building beautiful and remarkable cities and communities throughout the world, but actions in recent decades have caused considerable decline in our urban areas,” says Sorenson. Sorenson, Hill and Quinlan hope to maintain a balance between economic, environmental and societal consideration. This is what Sorenson considers to be true sustainability. The group is currently working on revitalizing Brigham City, and plans are on the workbench for a Jordan River neighborhood with a public market space focusing on international vendors and cultural diversity. — EM

Soren Simonsen and Community Studio, 801-706-1055, [email protected] 36 August 2009 catalystmagazine.net BIKE RIDE OF THE MONTH consequences for those who fail to navigate it safely (falling horribly, for one). If you don’t feel confident about tackling the fin, dismount and Classic Crest walk your bike down. After the fin, look down at Desolation Lake, a Get off-road for a slice of singletrack heaven sparkling blue green glacial lake surrounded by pine and green hills—a fitting reward for your in the Wasatch mountains hard work. Shortly after leaving the overlook to Desolation STORY AND PHOTOS BY SHANE FARVER Lake, you’ll have a choice to make. If you’ve parked at the Mill D North Fork trailhead, you are or this month’s ride, we’re going off road for turn on the north side of the pass and begin a in for a shorter, but bumpy, ride. The Mill D trail one of northern Utah’s classic mountain bike climb up a dirt road. Once you’ve reached a splits off of the Wasatch Crest Trail to the west Froutes—the Wasatch Crest Trail. crossroads of singletrack and road, look to your and then heads south toward Big Cottonwood Tucked between Park City and the Salt Lake left and notice Puke Hill, another dirt road climb- Canyon. This sometimes steep trail features tree Valley, the Wasatch Crest puts the grandeur of ing to the west. roots and rocks to maneuver over. its namesake mountain range on display—rid- If you drove and want to avoid more climbing For a longer ride, continue on the Wasatch ers are treated to snowcapped granite peaks, than absolutely necessary, another option is to Crest trail until you meet up with Big Water Trail. meadows speckled with an abundance of wild- start riding at the parking lot at the top of Remember, you can only ride on the Mill Creek flowers, stands of quaking Canyon trail network on aspen, pine forests and a even days. Big Water glacial lake. offers fast descents with You will, however, have a few switchbacks, but to work for these rewards, beware of hikers, as they as the Wasatch Crest also become more plentiful features a punishing hill in this area and Mill D. climb, spooky sections that On Big Water Trail, you require technical finesse can also take a detour to and miles of endurance- Dog Lake, or, if you need sapping singletrack. an adrenaline rush and To ride this trail, you’ll have the skills, a nutty need to arrange a shuttle. descent down Little Depending upon where Water Trail. you want to descend, you Both Big Water and can arrange to have riding Little Water end at park- partners drop off their car ing lots in upper Mill at Mill Creek Canyon at Creek Canyon. Now it’s the top of 3800 South or time for a road descent the parking lot at the Mill back to your car or D North Fork trailhead in where the shuttle Big Cottonwood Canyon. picked you up. If you Then have all your friends still haven’t had your fill pile into another vehicle of dirt for the day, fol- and drive to the beginning low the road down to of the trail up Guardsman the Elbow Fork Pass in Big Cottonwood entrance to Pipeline, an Canyon. If you choose to descend Mill Creek Guardsman Pass. Look just easy trail ride down the canyon Canyon, keep in mind that those trails are only north of where the road that has some narrow sections open to bikes on even-numbered days. meets the parking lot to anoth- and steep dropoffs. You’ll also Another option (which might be more expen- er dirt road that travels west. notice some sections of cast iron sive but is quicker and more eco-friendly) is to Ride up that road past a gate and pipe along the trail, remnants from a take a Utah Transit Authority (UTA) shuttle, watch for a singletrack trail that flume. You can descend from Pipeline which picks you up at the Park-and-Ride lot at shoots off to the left. Follow that trail for to the road from the easier Church Fork 3900 South and Wasatch Boulevard. The ride, a while until you descend to the intersection or Burch Hollow, or the steep and technical which is available on even days, becomes cheap- with Puke Hill, which lies just ahead and cuts to Rattlesnake Gulch. Pipeline also offers an over- er per person the bigger the group, so pack the the west. look of the Salt Lake Valley, which lies west of shuttle full. (For more information on the shuttle: So, you’ve made it up Puke Hill. You might the Rattlesnake Gulch descent. WWW.WCSHUTTLE.COM/CONTENT/?PAGE=MOUNTAIN_BI have walked your bike a ways, maybe even per- Regardless of which route you take, plan on KE_SHUTTLES). The shuttle drops passengers off at sonally discovered where the hill got its name, this ride taking several hours. Be prepared with a parking lot at Guardsman Pass, at the very top but you’re at the top. Rest assured that there are plenty of water and some energy snacks and of Big Cottonwood Canyon. other climbs, but none quite as bad as this. The other packable food. Also, beware of summer Once the transportation logistics are worked adventure really begins here. You’ll soak in peri- lightning storms—much of the trail offers little out, it’s time to ride. One of the most difficult winkle mountain peaks and ride rollicking trail protection. parts of the trail awaits at the beginning, the toward your next challenge: the rock fin above You should also have a durable mountain bike appropriately named “Puke Hill.” Puke Hill is a Desola tion Lake. with at least front suspension. A rigid frame won’t steep, seemingly endless dirt road that tests even The fin looks as if the spine of a long forgotten fare well on some of the technical sections. u the fittest riders’ mettle. prehistoric creature has jutted up from the bow- When he's not teaching or working on getting his master's thesis There are two ways to approach this beast from els of the earth. It demands an impressive array published, you can find Shane riding his bikes and getting dirty in Guardsman Pass. One is to park along a hairpin of technical bike-handling skills and has serious the Utah desert. THE WELL-TEMPERED BICYCLE COMMUTER August 2009 37 Ann Larsen both motorists and cyclists. Riding while inebriated does not cancel the effect of drunk drivers. Residential Night Rider Twilight is probably the most dangerous time to ride. Design Headlights do little to illuminate the road ahead and the contrast between the last light in the sky and creeping See and be seen for a shadows makes objects nearly invisible. Experienced, A cyclist should have two objectives when riding at safe night-time ride night: to see and to be seen. Many riders think that the reasonable, reflectors that come standard on their bikes coupled, BY STEVEN CHAMBERS maybe, with a white or light shirt, are all they need to be references seen. Not true. Any motorist who has been startled upon coming up behind a cyclist in the dark knows these reflectors are not sufficient. CONSULTATION AND DESIGN OF To be seen, riders need to draw attention to them- Remodeling • Additions • New Homes selves. Start by adding reflectors (“passive lighting”). Decks and outdoor Structures Mount the ubiquitous triangular “slow moving vehicle” Specializing in symbol on your rear fender or seat back. Put reflective historically sensitive design solutions tape on your frame. Buy a reflective vest (you can get and adding charm to the ordinary these at almost any running store) and wear it over any backpack you might be carrying. Add strips of reflective Ann Larsen • 604-3721 tape to your pack or messenger bag. One really neat piece of equipment, which, unfortunately, I’ve only found available in Europe, is a plastic flag-type reflector mounted on an arm. The arm folds flat against the bike Voted Best in Utah and can be extended perpendicular to the frame at Since 1989 night. It’s much like the warning and stop signs that extend from a school bus. Beyond passive lighting, blinking amber or red flashers on the rear and sides of your bike are helpful—not the single red flashers you can get for a buck or two but rather rows of lights, as many as six, with extra flashers for the sides. To be strictly legal, taillights should be red. Many any cyclists, concerned more about being seen than complying with traffic regulations, mount white flashers, which are more visible. ight can be a wonderful time to ride a bike. It’s Both these kinds of blinking flashers help drivers see cooler, quieter. There is less hurry to the world. bikes from front and back—very important, since most Gliding almost silently along the street with only collisions come from these directions. Many riders, the sound of the crickets and the sprinklers a few however, are also hit from the side, and often the only houses away has a calming, almost therapeutic N side visibility comes from spoke reflectors. A cheap solu- effect. Yet, most people sense riding at night is less safe tion is available: the Spokelit, an LED flasher that clips than in daylight. into the spokes in much the same way as traditional Data backs up that intuition. A report from spoke reflectors. They can be found at a number of bike 1616 So. 1100 E. Washington State shows a sharp spike in bicycle-auto- TWIGS FLOWER CO. shops around town, as well as at Smith’s Market place, SLC, UT 84105 801-596-2322 Delivery Available for around $8. To be seen, riders need For seeing, rather than just being seen, it’s a good idea to have two separate lights, one mounted on the handle- to draw attention to themselves. Add bars, to see what’s in front of the bike, and one mounted reflective tape to your frame and pack or on your helmet, to see wherever you turn your head. A number of headlamps for hikers and backpackers can Realms even your purse. Carry (and wear) a be adapted for a helmet. The biggest problem with most headlights is that, reflective vest. Add blinking lights on the while you may see to your satisfaction, they are far too School weak to be distinguished by oncoming traffic when the rear and side, and high-powered white Since 1972 rider is backlit by a car. The bicycle headlight blends in Pre-K – 12th grade lights to handlebars and helmet. with the car’s headlights and an unsuspecting driver might turn or pull out in front of the cyclist. A rule of Experience the Realms Difference: thumb as far as power of headlights goes is a minimum mobile accidents between the hours of 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. • Classes of 14 or fewer of 10 watts, plus one watt for every mile per hour over 10 • College Prep. The Edgewater, Florida, bicycle safety website reports that you plan to ride. Thus, if you plan to ride at 15 mph, • Outdoor Exploration that nearly 60% of all adult bicycle fatalities occur you need 15 watts of power. Field Research between the twilight and dark hours of the day, even In addition to all this, the biggest safety device for Backpacking, Biking, Hiking, River Trips though only 3% of all riding takes place during that time. night riding is your own mind. Stay calm, centered and Winter Sports The reasons for these sobering statistics, besides the • State, National, International Travel Learning alert; you will likely see any car long before its driver obvious (darkness), are increased congestion on the • Comprehensive Arts Program sees you. streets, particularly in late fall and winter, when the sun • Expeditionary Learning Riding at night is a special treat. Properly lighted and sets early; drivers’ lack of attention when traveling lightly with a good dose of common sense, a night ride can be Invite a Passion for Learning! used streets, those streets favored by cyclists hoping to Web Site: www.realmsofinquiry.org as safe as a daylight ride. u Phone: 801-467-5911 avoid traffic; and increased use of alcohol and drugs by 1140 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84105 Steve Chambers rides home safely in the dusk from his office in downtown Salt Lake. 36 August 2009 catalystmagazine.net CEREMONY & SPIRITUALITY

Dear Mama Donna, We are constantly bounced around by forces I came out of work at 9 p.m. tonight and found beyond our control. Each bump is like a subpoe- A question of my Honda Accord where I had left it in a gigantic na for the soul. Every time that fate deals us a parking structure surrounded by cars. It was blow, we find ourselves on trial to determine how minus all four wheels — rims and tires. Vandals, we handle ourselves in disruptive circumstances. Keeping probably four of them, did a quick job. I freaked Do we fall off the tight rope and crash and burn and started shaking. Almost three hours later, I’m at the slightest inconvenience? Or do we gather home with no car. AAA had a huge job towing my Balanced in car. I have a $500 deductible. That equals one How do we handle ourselves week’s pay. AAA says it happens all the time and I’m lucky to have my car. I got a ride home from a in disruptive circumstances? Rough Seas policeman. You are always writing about balance. So what does balance say about this? The hell Do we fall off the tight rope with balance. I’m going into the fetal position and crash and burn at the and staying there. Disgusted and Catatonic slightest inconvenience? Or do

My poor dear Catatonic, we gather our resources, fine How can I break this to you? It’s not all about tune our sense of perspective, you, honey. Balance did not forget you. You forgot balance. It is a huge universe, and it is completely and choose to act with good counterproductive to take hard times personally. humor and grace? Our personal problems, our dizzying ups and downs aside, the forces of the cosmos continue to our resources, fine tune our sense of perspective, operate in perfect balance around us. Clearly you and choose to act with good humor and grace? had a lousy time of it, but take a deep breath and Blessed are the flexible for they shall not break. look around you. I think that, if you are honest The AAA was right. In balance, you were lucky with yourself, you will find that a broken car, no not to lose the car, or your life, for that matter, matter how inconvenient, seems fairly inconse- had you happened upon the thugs mid-theft. You quential given all that is going on in the world had a home to go home to, a computer and a bed. these days. Get a grip, girlfriend. This is not the end of the Though you didn’t recognize it at the time, your world. Count your blessings and be grateful. Be miserable evening had everything to do with bal- very, very grateful. ance. It was an important aptitude test on keep- Yours for keeping in balance, ing your balance during rough, rocky times. Life xxMama Donna is nothing if not a balancing act. Not that it is BY DONNA HENES, easy to be balanced all of the time. We are human Are you cyclically confused? In a ceremonial quandary? Completely beings, after all, being human. We get pissed clueless? Wonder no more. Send your questions about seasons, URBAN SHAMAN when things don’t go our way. cycles, and celebrations to Mama Donna at: [email protected].

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I hope this pattern happens internally in each of us rather than externally, but I think we need to be prepared on all levels. Then you’ll be okay in the end. If you do not pay attention, life has a tendency to wake you up rather harshly. The cards this month counsel to take one day at a time. Make constant adjustments to rapidly changing, unpredictable situations. Yet, hope is also there and if you do not get greedy, tremendous breakthroughs of consciousness and awareness are possible. Guidance is very active right now and so heed the advice of those who love you and those who spontaneously show up to assist and help. Angels come in all forms. Listen to the messages that are repeating all around Heed the advice of those who love you and those who spontaneously show up to assist and help. BY SUZANNE WAGNER you. Pay attention to your dreams. Be like a Barbara H. Jenson, M.S., LMT, CPP Arthurian Tarot: The Tower, Two of Cups squirrel and gather up your nuts, knowing you (801) 466-8944 might need them later. Now is not the time to lightandcrystalhealing.com Mayan Oracle: Ben, Measure take outrageous risks. Watch your personal Aleister Crowley: Queen of Disks, The Hierophant, the physical energy and make sure you are taking Universe care of yourself. Medicine Cards: Squirrel, Bear Breakthroughs happen when we are finally tired enough of hearing our old self-defeating Osho Zen Tarot: Maturity, Breakthrough conversation or when we are tired of others .JOEGVM Healing Earth Tarot: Three of Rainbows, The Star telling us what is our truth. Ancient Egyptian Tarot: Six of Disks, Ace of Disks, The There is a moment when you cannot stand Magician the present situation any longer and you feel :PHB as if “enough is enough.” This month may feel Money, Beauty, Exhaustion, Abuse CLASSES WORKSHOPS PRIVATESESSIONSSINCE Words of Truth: compelled to do something—anything—even ugust brings a storm of disappointment, if it turns out wrong, just to throw off the old sFRIENDLY NON COMPETITIVEATMOSPHERE change, and the potential for transforma- shackles and restrictions that have been limit- sCLASSESCUSTOMDESIGNEDTOlTSTUDENTSNEEDS Ation and breakthroughs. This does not ing you. sALLAGESANDEXPERIENCELEVELSWELCOME bode well for the money markets or financial When you finally decide to allow your truth systems. The Tower card is always an indica- to stand up, an amazing amount of energy is .EW tion of sudden change in fortune. Be advised also freed up. This gives you a surge of life RESTORATIVEYOGAMONDAYS PM to make cautious moves and protect what you force that revitalizes your very being. You feel have during this tumultuous change that will as if you are finally aligned with the flow of TUESDAY AM probably take us into the fall. your life and your life’s purpose when you let go of beliefs and perspectives that have limit- PM An upturn in the markets had everyone WEDNESDAY PM breathing a sign of relief. But now the pattern ed your understanding of self. By confronting the aspects within that feel THURSDAY AM blocked, we are finally able to step into a AMYOGANIDRA If you do not pay attention, place of mature wholeness. You are a constant PM expression of the patterns of spring. At any life has a tendency to wake you time you can blossom forth and your entire $IBSMPUUF up rather harshly. perception can become inclusive and accept- CERTIlEDBY ing rather than judging and separating. The "+3)YENGAR #FMM 9OGA!LLIANCE is again changing, and people question this seasons are there to remind us that no matter rally. Between the global threats and tremen- how bad a particular winter of our life feels, AUTHOROFTHEBOOK-INDFUL9OGA -INDFUL,IFE dous instability in the Middle East we cannot inevitably there is a spring that breaks us out of our cycle of stagnation to a more expansive let our guard down. Unheeded warnings CALLOREMAILFORLOCATIONS might give us a false sense of security. But expression of who we are. u destructive tendencies are afoot that can Suzanne Wagner is the author of numerous books and CDs on WWWCHARLOTTEBELLYOGACOM cause anxiety and force us to look at the truth the tarot. She lives in Salt Lake City. SUZWAGNER.COM 48 August 2009 BODY, MIND & WELLNESS Off the deep end More may not be better A couple years ago, I taught a class for a fitness club on how to eat and be naturally thin. At the time I Yes, it is possible to have too much of a good thing: accepted the engagement, I didn’t know that the class participants A guide to keeping a balance in your diet. were competing to win a luxury car. The person who lost the most BY LUCY BEALE weight in three months would win the car. Participants had reduced he idea that “more is better” is important to occasionally have a an underlying primitive belief blood test and work with a doc- their daily intake to less than 600 system many of us seem to tor to attain the proper balance. calories and were exercising five share. It’s so easy to go to logi- The latest research on fish oil hours a day. When they complained Tcal and rational excess in pur- suggests there is an optimal to the trainers at the club that they suit of ultimate wellness. You know dose, with diminishing returns weren’t losing weight, they were told how it goes: Some of us were quite for greater quantities. What’s to stop cheating, further cut calo- relieved when we learned that “enough” varies from person to ries, and to exercise more. chocolate, especially the dark, sen- person, however. Again, tests are The class participants asked me available to help you determine suous kind, is actually good for us why they felt flabbier and seemed what’s best for you. because it provides important to be gaining inches. The answer: antioxidants, may help keep blood Watch that tan What they were doing was guaran- pressure down, and possibly teed to make them flabby and Speaking of sun- reduces the risk of cardiovascular would ultimately ruin their metabo- shine—that’s another disease. Indeed, women who eat Slow those supplements lism so that losing weight in the wellness factor we future would be harder, if not chocolate weigh less than those Sustained use of large quantities need in moderation. When the who don't. This may all well be true, of vitamin A (over 50,000 IUs, eyes are exposed to bright sunlight impossible. but...a lot of chocolate is not health- though some sources say only for 15 to 20 minutes a day, the The reason: Each of them was in ier than a little chocolate. There’s a 10,000 IUs—still a large quantity) body’s hormones work better. starvation metabolism. When the limit, even to a good thing. can be toxic to the liver, as well as Moods are better and energy body doesn’t get enough food to This also applies to eggs. An egg cause dry skin, hair and eyes. increases. As with chocolate and sustain life (about 1200-1500 calo- or two a morning is quite different ries daily), it slows the metabolism from the five or six per day that folks A person needs only about one hour of moderate daily and stores all food eaten as fat. The were eating on the early Atkins Diet body then burns fuel from fat stores programs. All that cholesterol and exercise to stay fit and healthy. That one hour is the and muscles for energy. It’s now diet imbalance led to high risks of best “wellness pill” any of us can take. Beware too thought that in starvation mode the heart disease, not to mention even- body also takes energy from vital tual weight gain from messing with much exercise, and beware too little. The same goes organs that contain muscles, such the body’s natural metabolic as the heart. processes. for food: Eat enough and not too much. Same for soy. Moderate amounts Easier than you think of soy, about 3-4 servings a week, is eggs, too much sun exposure, with Adequate intake of vitamin A is or without sunscreen, can lead to Excessive behavior like this is not fine. Soy contains phytoestrogens, important for preventing night skin cancer and wrinkles. Experts only self-defeating, it’s unnecessary. and excessive amounts of soy are blindness and acne. It helps form still don’t know all the factors A person needs only about one associated with impaired thyroid bones and teeth, aids in fat metabo- involved and are unable to make hour of moderate daily exercise to function and other hormonal lism, and protects against colds, flu informed recommendations as to stay fit and healthy. That one hour imbalances. I’ve encountered this and wrinkles. You need it in the how much sun under which condi- is the best “wellness pill” any of us situation many times in working right amount—overdo it and not tions is most beneficial. Until we can take. Beware too much exercise, with clients. When they stop eating only your appearance will suffer but know more, get enough, but err on and beware too little. The same goes lots of soy, hormone levels return to also your liver. the side of not too much. normal; those on thyroid medica- Low levels of vitamin D are found for food: Eat enough and not too tions often no longer need them. in many un-fun chronic health con- Water water everywhere... much. Yes, it seems like there are so With food, as with wellness, the ditions, including fibromyalgia, The same goes for water. Most body craves balance. Each person’s multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, people have heard about the impor- many balance points to think about, mind may have its unique prefer- diabetes and heart disease. But hav- tance of drinking enough water so just use common sense. It does- ences, but the body simply wants ing too much can lead to skin rash- every day, but a person drinking lots n’t make sense to eat soy three balance. That means enough pro- es, loss of bone mass, nausea, vom- of water can flush out vital salts, times a day, or to eat a pound of tein—three servings a day, each iting, poor appetite, constipation, minerals and electrolytes and col- bacon daily for breakfast. Your body weakness and weight loss. It can about the size of a deck of cards and lapse from imbalance. When hiking knows this. And somewhere inside, also raise blood levels of calcium, 5-10 servings of vegetables and/or in the desert, bring electrolyte pack- so do you. u leading to confusion and heart ets along with adequate water. My fruit, with 20-30% coming from Lucy Beale is a regular contributor to CATALYST. rhythm abnormalities. Our bodies hiking partner and I now drink an high quality fat. Too much or too lit- Her newest books are “The Complete Idiot’s Guide naturally produce vitamin D when Emergen-C in water before we set tle of these three eating basics is to Glycemic Index Weight Loss,” and its cookbook exposed to sunshine, but we don’t out. It really keeps our energy up bad; ask your hairdresser—your companion, coauthored with Joan Clark-Werner. necessarily produce enough. It’s and our bodies in balance. hair will thin and become brittle. Lucy lives in Sandy, Utah. 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Wholeness,” David Cortesi shares: Empowering Adrian Calabrese writes in “How “You can invest any act with what- to Get Everything You Ever Wanted” ever symbolic and emotional value that “establishing a ritual...adds you want; this is a personal act that energy to your intentions and sends takes place in your head. … Nobody manifestations a clear message to the Universe.” can prevent you from pouring Calabrese says when we repeat the meaning into any act you choose.” practice in the same way, the energy Which brings to mind former through ritual generated through the repetition Utah Jazz player Karl Malone’s mys- gets stronger and stronger with time. terious phrase uttered before each The practice of ritual “increases the of his free throws. Sports enthusiast Examine the things you already do: momentum of energy, boosting Marquis Chapman says “Any good your message and launching it into player will tell you that it is an Perhaps all you need is intention to reality.” absolute must that you have a free If you’ve ever experienced the throw routine. For 10 seconds or effects of a conditioned space for less, you do whatever you need to transform simple routines into sacred rites meditation, you know what Cala brese do to get relaxed and make your BY JEANNETTE MAW is talking about. Sometimes just shots. Making a routine and doing getting into position or walking into the same thing each and every time

Identifying and engaging empowering rituals and ceremonies to support your creative endeavors is both simple and powerful. By leveraging these in your manifesting practice you’ll find that previously mundane actions, objects and spaces invite you to a new level of intentionality and thus success.

the room where you regularly medi- you step to the line is key.” tate can shift your energy. Thus it Whether you call it a routine or a gets easier and happens more ritual, by finding a way to symboli- quickly over time to achieve the cally connect with or reinforce the meditative state. intention of the act, you add power You can leverage this same phe- to it. nomenon in your manifesting practice as well! Bringing ritual to your manifesting practice ow would you like an easy easy to bring into your own daily life! Amp up the power way to empower your man- A ceremony, on the other hand, is of old habits So how to bring that power of rit- ifestation habits? The power usually considered a formal act or ual to your manifesting practice? of ritual and ceremony may observance, but without the mean- If you consider that a ritual is just Many of us already have daily habits hold the key. While most ing infused in a ritual. a mindful habit, you’ll reveal lots of that we could easily leverage into a Hmodern day Americans exper ience Whatever you want to call it, put- opportunity to introduce the power more powerful ritual. For example, a notable absence of ritual and cer- ting the power of rituals to work in of ritual in your daily life. lots of conscious creators I know emony in our lives, that doesn’t daily life doesn’t have to be time For example, instead of just have vision boards hanging up that mean we can’t incorporate the consuming or difficult. Ritualizing absent-mindedly taking your daily they don’t really “see” any more, or power of them now. for empowered manifesting is easier bath or shower, you could turn that use affirmations that have lost their Injecting your conscious creation than you might guess, and the time into a specific practice of meaning. habits with the power of ritual reward is well worth your invest- focusing on the day ahead as you’d If your manifesting method feels and/or ceremony will not only give ment of energy. like it to unfold. Or you could bring like a rote or empty habit, it’s not you more bang for the buck, but is While many of us have habits a mindfulness to the activity where serving you like it could if you also easy to accomplish with just a that lead to achievement of goals, you focus on cleansing yourself of brought more conscious intention- bit of commitment and intention. a habit doesn’t hold the same whatever energies aren’t serving ality to it. Here’s how you might effectiveness as a ritual. The differ- you, sending love and appreciation turn an empty habit into a more Ritual and ceremony ence between a habit and ritual is to all your body cells to perform at empowering ritual: their optimum state. As you bring The key elements contributing to “Ritual and ceremony empower that a ritual incorporates deliber- meaning and intention to the act, a ritual are objects, space (or loca- human beings,”says author Page ate intention and awareness, you transform it from a mindless tion), and action. A ritual object Bryant. A ritual is any practice or whereas a habit is mostly uncon- habit into a powerful one. could be anything that holds partic- pattern of behavior regularly per- scious. Bringing intention and In this way you can infuse any ular meaning or value to you, like a formed in a set manner. Some even mindfulness to a habit can recre- otherwise mundane activity with crystal, coins, photograph, etc. For say ritual is defined simply as any ate it as a ritual. (And that’s not to the power of ritual, whether it’s sim- example, I use a particular purple practice that is meaningful to the say that we don’t do the opposite ply sitting down to a meal or even pen for making entries in a mani- person acting it out. Which makes it as well, by turning rituals into Suzanne Wagner festing journal, which holds special significance to me, although it Psychic, Lecturer and Author wouldn’t mean anything special to anyone else. Because I think of it as a special part of my deliberate cre- Psychic Questions and Answers session ation method, it is. After all, it’s my at the Golden Braid Bookstore conscious awareness and intention that’s powerful, not the object itself. August 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 21 A ritual space is often thought of $15.00/person 6:30-9:00 PM as a church, shrine or altar. 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Also antici- need patience pills, make-nice many of us may be thinking we are Generally, we like positive contact pate brawls or quarrels at home and out of the woods. According to the between the Sun and Mars—it in the workplace. Lots of us are capsules, plenty of rest and a gal- stars, however, we are only at the makes attitudes vital and bodies gonna not just want to, but have to, lon of Rescue Remedy. Fortified midpoint of this five-part series of active. spend the excess energy some- with the proper pharmaceuticals oppositions; Lots of plot points still But from that very first moment, where, which means as the petty or wait to be revealed. Mars is doing more than supporting not so petty strife of the day amps and self-care, you may still need What makes the third opposition the brightest light in the sky. On up, taking or making a stand will to wear your Arma dil lo Armor. on September 15 worrisome is what August 1, Mars begins a square to feel justified, whether it is or not. August is a month of incessant transpires leading up to it—human Saturn, which is exact on August 10 Don’t kick the dog, or attack anyone increasing intensity, and most, if nervous systems chafing from stress, and stays operative until August 20. else in frustration. Find healthy making meltdowns probable. Mars represents will, ego and energy; ways to spend this physical energy. not all of it is driven by constant Keeping cool and staying calm confrontation. This is the most Mars represents will, ego and energy. Saturn signi- will be next to impossible, for just as difficult month so far of an Mars moves out of its exact square fies authority, authority, authority. Squares are about to Saturn, it moves into a square already difficult year. with Uranus. (Technically, this The escalating tension culminates conflict. When these two Titans clash, their sparks entire bundle is a T-square.) on September 15, with yet another On August 10, we will experience Saturn/Uranus opposition. These become our tests of strength. the release of Mars/Saturn confron - signify challenges to the status quo, tations with authority. But there particularly stagnant social structures. The antidote is simple: Refuse to Saturn signifies authority, authority, won’t be time to catch a breath and The current series, which began last engage in any mean-spirited, harsh and authority; squares are about consider the consequences of our October, has so far manifested as or brutal behavior. Period. Applying conflict. Which means as these two actions during that release, because the dissolution of previously tried this remedy will take a deep com- Titans clash, their sparks become Mars immediately moves into a and true financial systems. mitment to conscious living. our tests of strength. Expect areas square with Uranus, a volatile com- Some of us are clearly still in the From the first moment of August, already disturbed to be thrown into bination known for its fighting spir- midst of a paradigm shift that’s likely a Sun/Mars sextile generates energy, even more disruption, political, it. This square will be in effect from

If you know your ascendant and/or your Moon sign, read that, too.

Gemini May 21-June 21 when it comes to financial prom- but not necessarily at any cost, with authority figures. So rather ises. Try not to make commit- and especially not if it means than resist, scale down your Yes, Mars is in your sign and Aries March 21-April l9 ments you may not be able to working yourself into exhaustion. reactions, and simply do what’s yes, that makes you the leader. keep. I’m not suggesting parsimo- It’s also not about insisting that required and what’s necessary. Mars is your ruling planet, and But what’s important about this ny. I’m simply advising realism. others work their fingers to the all month long it is in your solar position is that you lead by bone. Financial success means Aquarius Jan 20-Feb 18 house of communication, which example. Strong commands or Virgo August 23-September 22 nothing if you can’t enjoy the Mars is in your solar house of translates into an extraordinary adamant demands may sound If you let every little imperfec- fruits of your labor. creativity, a position that ampli- challenge to hold your tongue. impressive, but you’ll inspire tion, mistake, interference or fies your capacity for creative I’m not suggesting you stay greater loyalty by simply walking problem get under your skin, Sagittarius Nov 22-Dec 21 output. But all that intensity could silent. But I am advising you to your talk. you’ll need steroids to soothe the Mars is in your solar house of make it hard to identify what to exercise self-control. Rather than pain. So instead of reacting, relating, which means you are in concentrate on first. What’s spew with opinion, get to work Cancer June 22-July 22 badly, start breathing, deeply. a relationship intensive all month needed is a discerning voice, not and channel your intensity into Mars is in your solar house of Keep your cool through this time long. The focus is on getting your a critical one, to accurately specific projects. the unconscious, a position that and you’ll emerge victorious. needs met without surrendering assess your creative output. puts you at risk for an invasion of yourself or asking others to sur- Taurus April 20-May 20 the Brainworm, that famous Libra September 23-October 22 render to you. This is no easy Pisces February 19-March 20 The Martian conflict may mental parasite that feeds off of Make “synthesize” your per- task, and maintaining the appro- Mars could raise issues of show itself as financial difficulty, a negative mindset and then sonal mantra, and you’ll hold priate perspective will take con- safety and security, and that but at a deeper level, this turmoil steals all your energy, which onto a unified perspective. The sistent effort. But it will be well could lead to unrealistic expecta- is all about self-esteem. Money keeps you in a bad mood. To pre- situation is not as oppositional as worth it. tions about the role of significant is important, I understand, but vent a bad case of the broods, it first appears. Work on soften- others, personal or professional. it’s not as valuable as authentic accentuate the positive. ing your extremes and you’ll find Capricorn Dec 22-Jan 19 Rather than allowing disappoint- self-confidence. Stay focused on positive solutions. While you may not agree with ment to turn your attitude bitter, what matters and you’ll emerge Leo July 23-August 22 certain decisions, the secret of accept the limitations of others from this phase with a stronger It’s possible to be direct and Scorpio Oct 23-Nov 21 your success lies in figuring out and make peace with what is. sense of self. clear about boundaries, especially Yes, it is about making money, how to avoid power struggles © 2009 by Ralfee Finn The means never justify the ends. The means are the ends, which is why violence never really changes anything, and the revolutionary ultimately becomes the despot. Drug & Alcohol August 10-27 (exact on August 18). Rehab Center Be aware: By the time the Mars/Saturn square starts to separate, the need to break free and take a stand will have reach the tipping point. This is Our graduates receive the perfect environment for Uranus, the symbol for the revolutionary who fights for freedom at any cost. 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Not only will AUGUST 24 Babe Ruth it kill them (sorry, ants!) but it wore a cabbage leaf under his also erases the pheromone baseball cap to keep cool, and markers that guide the other changed it every two innings. ants along the food trail. Mark Twain wrote, “Cauliflower AUGUST 13 LAST QUAR- is nothing but cabbage with a TER MOON. Keep deadheading college education.” chrysanthemums, coreopsis, AUGUST 25 The average gus cosmos, marigolds, phlox and starling nest harbors up to Au t zinnias. And don’t forget to pinch 80,000 parasitic, blood-sucking the basil. mites. AUGUST 14 A paste of AUGUST 26 Smell the soil DAY BY DAY baking soda draws the venom in different parts of your yard. A out of insect stings. Big, striped sour smell indicates acidic soil IN THE HOME,GARDEN & SKY Jupiter is at its closest approach with excess sulfur dioxide and to Earth tonight. It rises at sunset Moles (top) create insufficient oxygen. Garlic- BY DIANE OLSON and is out all night. circular mounds of smelling soil can be a sign of dirt around their Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education. —Mark Twain AUGUST 15 Gopher or arsenic (or garlic). Healthy soil holes, gophers create smells dense and slightly sweet. mole? Gophers create fan-shaped fan-shaped ones. AUGUST 1 Summer Cross-Quarter brown. Early non-Native American farmers, mounds of dirt around their holes; AUGUST 27 FIRST QUAR- Day/Lammas. The Sun rises at 6:22 a.m. for whom corn (properly called maize) was a moles circular ones. Gophers eat TER MOON. At nightfall, look for today, and sets at 8:44 p.m. August’s aver- major staple, often suffered from pellagra, a vegetables, buds, and roots; moles eat the red star Antares near the waxing Moon. age maximum temperature is 89°; the mini- form of malnutrition. It was eventually dis- worms and insects. Pouring used kitty litter Antares is a red supergiant in the Milky Way mum is 61°. It rains an covered that the indigenous into their holes will supposedly send both galaxy, and the 16th brightest star in the sky. average of .86 inches. Ameri cans soaked their gophers and moles scrambling for a new Many Egyptian temples are oriented so that AUGUST 2 Flies use corn in alkali water, made home. Gopher tunnels can run as long as the light of Antares can fall within certain their antennae as wind with ashes; this liberated 800 feet. times of the year. the niacin in the corn. speed indicators. The AUGUST 16 Freeze freshly picked pars- AUGUST 28 Rub a teaspoon of salt Insufficient niacin causes antenna have small, feath- ley to preserve its volatile oils, which have between your hands to get the smell of garlic pellagra. er-like projections that been shown to inhibit tumor formation in ani- off them. It’s an exfoliant, too. catch the wind like a sail. AUGUST 6 Avon Skin- mals, particularly in the lungs. AUGUST 29 Stop fertilizing roses and So-Soft is a great mosqui- AUGUST 3 Let the AUGUST 17 CAT NIGHTS. Look for broad-leaved evergreens until next spring. to repellent, as are laven- ground dry out before Venus, in Gemini, hanging below Mars and der and eucalyptus oils. picking chili peppers if you the waning Moon tonight. like them extra hot. The male mosquitoes’ ears AUGUST 18 Time to fertilize parsnips, Otherwise, water first. People in Fly antenna are in his antenna. potatoes, pumpkins, squash, Swiss chard the Americas have been eating chili peppers AUGUST 7 Plants need: Nitrogen for and watermelons. Hong Kong residents grow since at least 7500 BC. leaf growth, Phosphorus for root growth, 45% of their own vegetables. AUGUST 4 Cornmeal stimulates benefi- Potassium (potash) for digestion, AUGUST 19 Limp, yellow leaves are a cial microorganisms in the soil, and helps Calcium for strong cell walls, Magnesium, sign of nitrogen deficiency. Poor root devel- prevent damping-off and other soil-borne fun- iron, manganese and sulfur for chlorophyll opment and stunted growth comes from a gal diseases. production, Zinc and copper for enzyme acti- vation, Molybdenum for healthy structure lack of phosphate. AUGUST 5 FULL GREEN CORN MOON. and Boron for tissue growth. AUGUST 20 NEW MOON. You can tell that corn is ripe when the husk Fishing should be good from is tight and the silk has dried and turned AUGUST 8 Lure insects away from outdoor gather- today through September 4. Aztec god Huitzilopochtli ings by coating a few small AUGUST 21 Yikes! pieces of cardboard (or Guys using outhouses anything else) with syrup, receive the majority of black and placing them around the widow bites. Female black The Babe layered cabbage leaves perimeter of the yard. The widows often weave their webs under his hat to stay cool. wasps, bees and yellow jackets just beneath the hole in the seat, will have their own party. and attack guys’ dangly bits in defense. AUGUST 30 Time again to plant cool AUGUST 9 Male mayflies have two AUGUST 22 Convinced that the sun fell weather crops, including beets, beans, car- penises, and females have two vaginas, so exhausted every night and needed human rots, endive, garlic, lettuce, peas, radishes they can do it double time. blood to give it the strength to rise again the and spinach. 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