Vol. 11, #14 SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS THEY MAKE THE LOOP POSSIBLE July 3, 2014 Registration is now open VAA Summer Camps for the Raft Up! to Spark Creativity! Vashon Youth and Family Services can spend the day on the water and join (VYFS) invites everyone to set a new us about 1 p.m. on Sunday. Either way, world record for the most kayaks and if we all join together for 30 seconds, and canoes rafted up in the waters off there’s enough of us, we set a brand new Quartermaster Harbor. The entire world record!” weekend includes a family-friendly “I don’t know that I’ll have a lot of music festival and expanded camping chances to set another world record in opportunities, waterfront activities, and my life,” said Murray, “I figure this is a chance to get out and experience all that my chance.” is great about Vashon and the beautiful Other groups will be trying to beat northwest Washington environment. the record this summer, “I know a Kayakers and canoeists “raft up” group in the Adirondacks is going to when they need additional stability. The try in September,” said Johnson. “And technique involves coming alongside one a group in Illinois will be trying to set a

another and holding each other’s boats record rafting up in the Mississippi the temporarily, until each can safely go day before we do it,” said Johnson. “So on their way again. The current world we’ve got some competition.” record is 2,199 boats rafting up together As part of the Raft Up weekend, - held by a group from Sutton’s Bay, VYFS is hosting a concert on August Michigan. 16th at the O Space. The line-up includes: Studio Tour Art Camp Ages: 10- Instructor: Liz Lewis With clay “I saw a picture of a record setting the Low Hums, the Corespondents, 17, Mon-Fri, July 21-25, 10 am-3 pm. in hand, explore the unique wildlife raft up a few years ago and it was Kaleidasuar, Inly, Olivia Mendez, Tuition: $240 Member/$260 General + of Australia! Let’s make marvelous beautiful,” said Kathleen Barry Johnson, Rusty Willoughby, Gabriel Mintz, Bill $35 materials marsupial sculptures–kangaroos, koalas, VYFS Executive Director. “The colors of Patton, and Eugene Wendell and the Instructors: Suzanne Moore Tasmanian devils…parrot plates (or all the boats made this gorgeous tapestry, Demon Rind. Doors open at 2 p.m. with (Quartermaster Press), Ilse Reimnitz, kookaburras)…and more! Pit firing. but you could see each individual at the the outdoor music beginning at 3 and Kristen Reitz-Green, Terri Fletcher same time. To me it struck a chord – this the indoor concert starting later that Make art in the studios of Vashon’s Color Crazy is who we are. Stronger together and yet evening. (see box at right). most talented artists! Explore different Ages: 7-12, Tues-Thurs, June 24-26, beautiful on our own.” Inspired by the VYFS has arranged for expanded mediums: mosaics, watercolor, textural 10 am-2 pm. Tuition: $110 Member/$125 photo, Johnson set out to hold the same camping opportunities on the Island print-making, Shibori dyeing. Each day General + $20 materials event on Vashon. for the weekend. Camp sites will be held in a different studio; come see where Instructors: Julie Shannon and sooze “To me, it really speaks to Vashon. available at the O Space and at the School art is created on Vashon! bloom de Leon grossman Learn to We are creative and quirky, we love District. A shuttle bus will help raft identify, appreciate and explore color, the outdoors and the water, we believe up participants ferry their boats to the Nature of Art Camp color and more color! Use mixed media, in community but we cherish our waterfront around Quartermaster. The Ages: 8-12, Mon-Fri, Aug 11-15, 10 from paints and ink to paper, fiber, individual strengths and differences. primary launch sites will be off of Jensen am-2 pm, Tuition: $180 Member/$195 beads, glass and ephemera. Change a I thought, this is the perfect, fun and Point, Dockton Park and the Portage General + $30 materials mood, express emotion or depict a season audacious thing to do here.” area, although people can put in along Instructors: Allison Trundle, Derek or time of day; this powerful tool in the The goal for this summer’s raft up any stretch of waterfront they can access. Churchill, Maria Metler, Kathryn True, artist’s toolbox is a natural for kids – and is 2,500 boats. “We need to blow that “We’ve heard already that people plan Amy Holmes, Barbara Gustafson A we’re crazy for it! Michigan group out of the water,” to paddle over from Tacoma and make perfect blend of art and science! Learn Johnson said. a day of it,” Johnson said. about Vashon from environmental Intermediate Ballet Technique “Rafting up itself is really The logistics of the day are educators and make art in nature at a Ages: 11-Adult (Levels 4,5,6), simple,” said Marshall Murray, VYFS complex and include a water safety different Island park each day. Explore Wednesdays, July 9-Aug 13, 6:30-8:30 Administrative Coordinator, who is plan that involves volunteers from the Pt. Robinson with a marine biologist! pm. Tuition: $145 Member/$160 General helping put together the event. “People Quartermaster Yacht Club, as well as Island Center Forest with a forester! Instructor: Camille Kappelman who aren’t super experienced can get in help from Puget Sound Energy, Vashon Make leaf bowls, crab shell candles, bird Traditional barre, centre and jumps their boat off of Jensen Point, paddle out Be Prepared, Voice of Vashon, Shape houses, abstract eggs, weave baskets and taught at an intermediate level. 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Wheel style and sequencing. Tap your way to com, www.pwsweather.com and Weather bug Back yard. The easiest way to practice at your level. a range of musical styles as you find the view the weather information is to go to www.vashonweather.com. Live weather beat in your feet. information is also used on the www.vashonloop.com website and its sister site Clay Camp Down Under Ages: 6-10. www.vashonnews.com. Tues- Fri, Aug 5-8, 10 am-2 pm. Tuition: The Magic Kingdom, Creative $150 Member/$165 General + $35 lab fee Continued on Page 9 The Vashon Loop, p. 2 July 3 ‘14 Quilting Extravaganza! Granny has cleaned out her sewing stash. Plenty material of all shapes, sizes and fantastic colors.

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Come with the roving team for all or part of the day. To find Meeting Vashon Island Pet Protectors is hoping you will join us in the us mid-day, call cell phone 718-5770 or 818-5251. Neighborhood counters are also needed and very much Water District 19’s next Strawberry Festival Parade this year. Last year we had a wonderful appreciated, but must be able to recognize the species. Report your regular board meeting is group of almost 80 parade walkers, and we need at least that many count totals to Rayna Holtz at 463-3153. Contact Rayna for more scheduled for Tuesday, July again this year. information and/or to let her know you plan to come. If we know 8th, 2014 at 4:00 PM here in the We will be carrying approximately 80-100 pictures of the pets you plan to come, we will be able to contact you if the weather is district’s board room. that are either in our care or that have been adopted in 2014. cool and rainy and requires us to postpone the count. 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Through our connection with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, It will take place the first our Festival fundraiser will support the children in refugee camps Meet with ferry system at Thursday of each month from in Syria that have resulted from the civil war there .Even if you will 7-9 pm. Contact cara.aguilera@ summer community meeting not be parking with us, we are happy to accept your donations to providence.org/ 567-6152 with Join Washington State Ferries at a community meeting this assist these innocent children. Donations may be dropped off at questions. summer to discuss route-specific issues, liquefied natural gas, new the church that day or anytime at: Vashon Presbyterian Church, vessel construction and long-range planning. POB 435, Vashon, WA 98070. Community meetings are hosted twice a year to discuss current If you want to reserve parking/chairs, please contact issues facing the ferry system. 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Next Loop comes out July 17 The Vashon Loop, p. 4 July 3 ‘14 Vashon Island VoV Raises Over Concerts in the Park Two-Thirds of FM Goal Vashon’s own FM community radio as neighbors in voice and song, a place station is on its way. With a little more where we’ll share and hear stories and community support, Islanders will perspectives that shape our lives on this soon be able to listen to 101.9 KVSH- beautiful island, a place that will bring us FM on car radios, at home or work, and closer together through understanding. learn about Island issues, enjoy local That’s the power of community radio.” musicians, follow high school sports, as Voice of Vashon has sustained itself well as contribute unique voices to the and thrived as a broadcast entity for community discourse. 14 years on over 7,000 hours per year “In May, we launched a fundraising of volunteer effort from talented and campaign and now we’ve passed the devoted Vashonians. The Raise The Tower two-thirds mark towards our $50,000 campaign has so far received donations budget for building KVSH FM” says from over 250 individual supporters, Mark your calendars, summer is is comprised of Karl Olson (drums), Jean Bosch, President of the VoV Board. evidence of strong community support almost here and so are the annual free Jeremy Elliott (electric guitar and vocals), “Vashon’s generosity is encouraging for Vashon’s own radio station. Summer Concerts In The Park. Bring Aaron Guest (vocals and 12-string as we continue engineering studies, With the $50,000 needed, VoV the family! There’s plenty of grass and guitar), Cayley Schmid (fiddle), and research broadcast equipment needs will purchase and install a transmitter, natural burms to spread out those picnic Richard Reeves (upright bass). This and make plans to remodel the Sunrise antenna and other equipment required to blankets and enjoy some wonderful enables them to seamlessly blend Ridge studios.“ meet FCC regulations and to produce a music on a warm summer night. Families genres including bluegrass, country, “Public support has been amazing,” high quality FM sound. The station will can come relax, let the kids play on the celtic, rock, and world music into their reports VoV Station Manager Susan expand its Open Studio training program playground and enjoy the entertainment sound. “The core audience of Polecat McCabe. “It’s exciting to see Islanders to add dozens of new volunteer program at these summer events in our very own is, well, everybody. There is a sense of coming forward with ideas for new radio contributors, and extend coverage, even Ober Park. mass appeal attached to Polecat for it’s shows like Morning Scramble featuring in areas that will be shadowed by Island The concerts are presented and unique take on bluegrass, as well as an a new host each day of the week. Local terrain. Funds will also go toward funded by Vashon Park District in acknowledged respect for their honest radio will help knit us together as a adding and improving studio space at association with Vashon Events. approach to their genre” (H. Nightbert, community and help keep us safe in an Sunrise Ridge. If you’ve never experienced the What’s Up! Magazine, June 2010). emergency. KVSH FM will join our web, It takes a community to Raise the warmth of community at the cool nights Aside from their self-titled E.P. and TV and radio presence so we can all KVSH-FM Tower and Voice of Vashon of summer concerts in the park, you’re full length albums ‘Fire on the Hill’ and share stories, music, performances and is asking everyone to participate. To in for a special treat. Join us for these ‘Fathoms’, one of the best aspects of opinions in new ways. After 14 years of support VoV’s effort to bring FM radio magical evenings and enjoy the diversity Polecat is their live show. Their music work, we are finally fulfilling our dream to Vashon, visit VoiceOfVashon.org/ of these amazing bands right here on celebrates life, love, and good times, and to give Vashon its own FM radio voice. RaiseTheTower. Vashon Island. it reflects on the faces of the players and After all, our name is Voice of Vashon.” On Thursday, July 10th at 7pm, we their audience. Polecat has shared the “It’s all about connections and bring you Polecat. stage with several nationally acclaimed community” says Bosch. “We’ve asked Formed in Bellingham, Washington acts, including The Nitty Gritty Dirt Vashon to help us take a big step to in March 2010, Polecat has quickly Band, The Infamous Stringdusters, Sam connect our island community in a new established itself throughout the West, Bush Band, The Hackensaw Boys, The and wonderful way. Nothing connects with three records and over 300 shows in Moondoogies, Fruition and Trampled people like a small town radio station three years. Their unique instrumentation by Turtles. and our goal is to put one on the air. We are all taking this big step together by contributing to Raise the Tower. KVSH Protecting Yourself and Your 101.9 FM is a place where we will unite Neighbors from Fire Danger Vashon enjoyed its third year of injury go somewhere they shouldn’t and can free fireworks usage last year, however light things on fire. Keep in mind that there was a fire on July 4’th. Initially it transporting illegal fireworks to the island was thought that a sky lantern had ignited via the ferry is a serious state offense. the house, however a long investigation If you choose to use fireworks always revealed that the cause was a spark from keep a charged hose and a bucket of water yard work activities. nearby. Avoid dry areas and places where Even if you don’t use fireworks, it product could end up in trees. Talk to your is a really good idea to prepare for fireworks fireworks dealer to find out how high and season and reduce the chance of fire danger wide your fireworks will go so you can be for yourself and your neighbors. Fire prepared. prevention starts with mowing down any If you use a sky lantern keep in mind tall grass. Before fireworks are discharged that they go sideways even in a gentle it is also a great idea to water the grass too. breeze. Sky lanterns should only be used If you don’t want to be standing in mud, at high altitudes, and in a wide open space watering even a couple of hours before the away from trees. Do not use a sky lantern show starts is extremely helpful. if it is windy. Fireworks season or not, keeping Be considerate: light only during combustible materials such as shrubs and the legal hours of discharge on July 4’th. wood piles away from structures is a great It’s always a good idea to talk to your preventive step. In the fire last year, a neighbors about what you are planning so spark caused a wood pile next to a house they can be prepared. If your neighbors or to smolder for hours before it rapidly their animals are sensitive to noise, please combusted and started the house on fire. consider quiet fireworks or an alternate If you are going to be using discharge location. fireworks this year, choose legal fireworks To help people celebrate safely this from a state licensed stand. Statistically, year, Vashon Island Fire and Rescue and illegal products cause almost all of the The Vashon Fireworks Company will be serious fireworks related injuries and fires holding a fireworks safety class in Sound in our state. The two major categories of Food at 10:00am on July 4’th. The class fireworks that are illegal in Washington is short, informative and is open to all State are bottle rockets and firecrackers. audiences. The hazards of firecrackers are pretty Be safe, and have a happy, beautiful obvious, the main one being bodily injury 4th of July! and hearing loss. It’s also pretty easy to Island Security Self Storage damage property with the devices. Bottle By: Gabriel Felix of Vashon Fireworks Full line of moving supplies rockets are a little more subtle; they look Co and Assistant Chief George Brown of Next to the Post Office · Radiant Heated Floor · On-Site Office · Rental Truck innocuous with the small size, but tend to VIFR. 10015 SW 178th St. · Climate Control Units· Classic Car Showroom fly in an erratic fashion. They will often (206) 463-0555 · Video Monitoring · RV & Boat Storage July 3 ‘14 The Vashon Loop, p. 5 relatively balmy, ranging from the low to mid sixties near the Vashon shore to the Island Life mid fifties just off Owens Beach on the Extreme Weekend other side. Perhaps my favorite moment By Peter Ray though was when all seven swimmers The only female in the competition, walked off the Chetzemoka on this side Alexina Slater was more than a long shot. in their wetsuits and carrying two fully She was seen as a risk to the whole event. Too inflated, bright orange pyramid-shaped young, too reckless, too weak and too female for buoys and the other support kayak. One such a challenge, the organizers sent a special never knows what might seek passage on boat along with the swimmers to trail the main a Vashon ferry. group and pick up the girl once she fell behind There was a reason for this crossing and before she drowned. beyond simply because it is there. This was basically a test run for a new race on It wasn’t until after I had paddled September 14th called the Swim Defiance back and forth along a route parallel to Swim, which involves either a one way the Tahlequah- Pt. Defiance ferry last week trip starting where we did just west of with a group of 7 intrepid, neoprene clad the Tahlequah dock, or an over and back swimmers in my sights, that I learned starting on Owens Beach in Point Defiance that this aquatic endeavor had a pedigree park, which works out to about a one and a bit longer than suspected. I knew that a half or a three mile swim, depending a friend had done it back in May, and on how well one sights his or her course. that presumably the ferry captain of WSF The currents there, while formidable at lore who had swum the various routes in times, should not be a big problem as the the system had included this one in his swim is being scheduled around the slack list of accomplishments. What I didn’t tide on Sunday morning. More details know was that back in September of 1926, about the race can be found at www. thirteen swimmers had traversed this aquarunforachild.org. This is a multi-sport expanse of water without the benefit of event, where you can choose between wetsuits or goggles, although they did have either swim or a swim-run, and it can be what appeared to be a small armada of done either as an individual or as a team. support boats and a crowd of ten thousand The proceeds from the race go to the Gift Mark your calendars: onlookers at Point Defiance to welcome for a Child organization, a non-profit that the finishers ashore. Billed as a race, the supports children in foster care. field only sported one female contestant And, lest one run the risk of becoming Vashon Sheepdog Classic who is mentioned in the above description distraught at all the extra energy one might Top sheepherding teams from across series of fences, to the handler at the from one of the Tacoma papers. As a 15 find oneself with after only completing the country will be competing on Vashon other end and finally into a pen --all year-old girl, she was not expected to fare a cross sound swim, it should be noted a month than usual earlier this summer tasks that might be required of working well against the dozen males. She finished that the day before on Saturday the 13th --August 22-25, Misty Isle Farms. That farm dogs. fourth, only 18 minutes behind the winner of September one is invited to throw a leg means more day light hours for the dogs, In addition to the dogs, there will who came in at just two minutes over an over the top tube of your bicycle and join sheep and spectators. This is the biggest be the interactive Skacel Fiber Arts tent hour. She not only bested two thirds of the the fun in supporting the Vashon Island event of its kind on the West Coast. And with free demonstrations, workshops field, but apparently danced the Charleston Rowing Club and covering up to eighty this year promises to be the best ever. and community “yarn storming.” There on the dock after she climbed out of the miles with 10,000 feet of elevation gain. I Three days of top dogs and handlers will be local food and drinks available waters of Puget Sound. would say that these two events are linked competing for cash and prizes are to purchase throughout the day. Many Drama is actually something one is in spirit only, but that wouldn’t quite be scheduled. A fourth day of competition local artisans will be selling their wares. happy to avoid in events such as this. My true. Having completed the whole 80 miles has been added on Monday to allow Each evening ends with bagpipe memorable moments from our crossing in last year’s Passport 2 Pain and having younger dogs and less experienced music & the release of the flock into the include a curious, whole pineapple washed done a three mile open water swim in an handlers a chance at a modified course. fields for grazing. Saturday evening onshore beneath the Tahlequah dock, and Oregon mountain lake, I would have to say Last year the Vashon sheepdog trails spectators can stay for a fun field party what seemed to be at least a dozen seals that P2P is definitely in a class by itself, but attracted 3500 spectators over a three-day where they can sample more local food along the route, although it’s hard to tell wouldn’t it be a double to talk about? We’ll period. Even bigger crowds are expected & drink, listen to live music & meet the with seals who is a new observer and who is see. And, if you’re into visuals, you can see this summer as the century old sport competing handlers & dogs. A shuttle an enthusiastic supporter, diving and then a paddler’s eye view of the Pt. Defiance to continues to gain in popularity. service will be available to and from the resurfacing further along the way to either Tahlequah crossing in under two and a half Competing dogs are almost always Fauntleroy ferry dock on both Saturday cheer on these curious strokers, or to make minutes here: https://www.youtube.com/ border collies because of their speed, & Sunday. sure that whoever they are, they move on watch?v=i-CwYMj6Nf0, or an abbreviated intelligence and the ability to apply There are terrific photos & more from these waters they are trespassing in. version of parts of the Passport 2 Pain compassionate pressure to move sheep. information available @ There were dark clouds over the Cascades, ride here: https://www.youtube.com/ Each team has ten minutes to move sheep www.vashonsheepdogclassic.com and I believe that at least once from my watch?v=US5Z47uZBjY. And what is it down from the top of the field through paddler’s vantage point that I caught sight they say, the unchallenged life is a bit too of a lightning flash out of the corner of my restful? I don’t know, did somebody really constantly course-sweeping eye. But for say that?. Make a date with Vashon! the most part, the waters were calm and www.VashonCalendar.com Vashon Library Events Registration is now Art & Music Events open for the Raft Up! Submit your Event on line at www.vashoncalendar.com Continued from Page 1 idea has a lot of enthusiastic supporters and volunteers. I know the day will be great,” said Johnson. “We’ve just Vashon’s Yellow Pages on line. started registration though, so now is the Find it on moment when we find out if Vashon will www.VashonPages.com get behind this. People need to register and we need to see the number rising. 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But before that happens, you’re is, if you are wondering how or why that will get you moving, let it come from at how invisible they feel, and take that about to go on a kind of odyssey -- an you could influence someone or be so a deep place. Ideas and insights will not as a clue, you will make progress on clear inner and outer adventure. Some of the noticeable cus it’s just lil ol’ you, I suggest suffice. They are helpful and you have a communication with them. Remember, places you go will seem oddly familiar. you study the details of life more. Engage lot to say these days. But that is merely though, that you may feel like they have Others will seem entirely new. What you in closer conversation with people until the wind above the tide. The tide, the inordinate influence over you, such as in must be careful of, in the first instance, you get a sense of who and what they moving water, is what you want to carry the sexual realm, and they are unlikely is your unconscious actions leading to perceive when they experience you. you. This is not about emoting but rather to register this fact. To them you seem strife among others. The core of this . about feeling your strength as inner bolder, brighter, more visible and full journey is being able to maintain your Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) presence, as confidence and as freedom of vitality. Keep that in mind and things mindfulness and understand the impact Compared to prior times in your life, from the usual array of security issues will make a lot more sense. of your thoughts and your actions. Said even fairly recent ones, you are relatively that are so abundant these days. Your another way, you are learning to pay free of over-burden or complexity. I know next major decision is not the usual ‘leap Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) attention. This does not mean tiptoeing that everyone’s life seems complicated, without looking’ endeavor. Rather, there Don’t fall for the sensation of being around others who are easily provoked. but as people grow and master their are additional points of grounding and of lost. Choose any one point of orientation It means engaging them directly, and various challenges, it’s easy to forget just confirmation available that will confirm and that feeling will disappear. That recognizing the influence that you have how mixed up things were not so long that you’re making the right choice. One might be work. It might be your health. on them and on your environment. You ago. This gives you flexibility, it gives of those is harmony between the inner It might be your family. If you have have substantial power in your hands. you a measure of freedom and a bit of and the outer environments, which can one focused motive or intention, your You must learn how to use it wisely excess capacity to assist someone who flow seamlessly into one another. If there other priorities will fall into their correct -- and the next three to four weeks will may be in need. Consider who in your is conflict between what you feel and place. You cannot sort them all out at bring many opportunities to do so. life could benefit from your support -- it your external feedback -- for example, once, or take care of everything at once. may be intellectual, it may be something emotional resistance from others -- pause It will be simple enough to put things Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) you can do for them in the political and investigate what that is about. in order, once you know your first As you communicate and otherwise arena of business, or it might be a way priority. In reality, all of the subjects relate to people, be sure not to hold you can assist with a financial strategy. Taurus (April 19-May 20) I’ve described are related; it’s really a them to your past. It’s likely that others Someone may reach out to you, or you One definition of ‘true love’ that matter of emphasis what you call it. have moved beyond certain spiritual may have been observing them for a I would propose is the ability to love While you’re prioritizing, I suggest you or emotional matters that you are still while. I suggest you be efficient and a bit oneself in the presence of another person. comb through the events of the past six grappling with, or have no special need shrewd in how you offer your assistance, Most of what we call true love is the months and notice whether you’re still to address them now. Therefore, align and how you go about implementing it. seemingly direct transaction: I love you responding to life in ways that may have yourself with their present, and keep This may be as simple as an introduction and you love me. There’s a more complex been appropriate much earlier in the your focus in that framework of reality. to someone else, an idea, or focusing dynamic at play, which seems to be year. Many things are about to change This will have the effect of calling you a group effort among others perfectly about how we feel about ourselves in the in your life, and it will help immensely if forth into your present, where you know capable of making something happen. presence of others. I think that as we find you keep your focus on the present and that you can see over the limits that may a path out of the current dark maze that the future. You may not know it yet, but have been in your life before. You have Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) our society calls love, the self-acceptance the past really is gone. not necessarily surpassed each limit. You Stay close to who and what you love factor is the one to look out for. It reverses may still have work to do (who doesn’t?). the most. I know that recent months the notion of love from something that is Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) Yet you know that this is also a matter have had you running so hard you’ve projected and introjected into something Mercury, the planet associated with of two points of view; two approaches been at the point of overheating. These that is admitted to be an inner experience. your sign, has returned to direct motion to life. One is deeply engrained, indeed, experiences have led to finding ways No matter what may be going on outside in the angle of your chart associated it goes back generations. One points to simplify your life, and keeping close you, your entire experience of life is with your professional activities and to the way that anyone goes beyond to the experiences you value the most mediated by your mind, your feelings, reputation. You may discover that a history, beyond the limits supposedly is a reward for that. There is a point your perceptions. I suggest you test this long series of developments that made set on their success and happiness by of contact approaching. It looks like logic -- instead of ‘how much does he/ no sense, or that seemed to work to their predecessors. Others will lead the a combination of sexual and creative. she love me?’ consider that the question your disadvantage, have put you in a way for you, and you will lead the way Looking at those words on the page, is ‘how do I feel about myself when I am position of distinct advantage. You need for them. however I am reminded how few people with you?’ to think in a clear strategy. Your plan would use them in the same sentence, cannot merely be about how to achieve Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) no more than they would say ‘taking Gemini (May 20-June 21) your goals. That would be easy enough. Do not cower in the face of beauty. a shower’ and ‘creative’ in the same Now that Mercury has stationed Rather, you need to achieve your goals Stand tall and make friends with those sentence. Well, besides the fact that many direct in your sign, you can see how and make sure that you don’t do any who are talented, passionate and great ideas have been born in the shower, quickly the tide can turn. What made damage; that you work with others charismatic. Consider them an example sex and creativity are flames in the same no sense, or was frustrating your best and build relationships for the future; for how you can be. You would be wise fire. One feeds the other. 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You’re quick to assume that of your own consciousness contribute pioneer a future where we go beyond you make no special impression; it Read Eric Francis daily at to your perception of problems that winners and losers, and where the game would seem that many times you feel www. PlanetWaves.net may not even exist. There is, however, is about everyone coming out ahead. one matter that is calling for immediate focus. If the question involves sex, then Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) the underlying matter relates to health. You seem ready to attempt Advertise in the Loop! If everyone is healthy, there really is something that in the past would have It’s a great time to get back in the Loop. no issue. If the matter involves money, had you shaking at the knees. 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Outdoor description “make guitar- based musical ”The delightfully surprising collection festival begins at 3 p.m. stylings that incorporate non-western of songs and sounds this husband/ “We have brought together some of instrumentation such as the Vietnamese wife act create, while stretching the Seattle’s best and upcoming bands and dan-bao and the Greek bouzouki - while limits of Celtic music by stirring in musicians to come out and perform for still appealing to metal heads, noisers, generous amounts of Indian Ragas and kayakers looking to get an early jump on guitar-wankers, audiophiles, tech-heads, Middle Eastern flavorings via some the even,” said Mike Dumovich, who is swingers and the blues.”) of the tastiest sitar playing this side of helping organize and promote the event. 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