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BY JOHN ARONNO BY ALEJANDRA BUITRAGO BY ZACH FIELDS BY NED ROZELL
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BY ALEJANDRA BUITRAGO BY SNARLEY BROWN BY JEAN BUNDY BY MATT HICKMAN
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read spreadsheets. But when it comes to transportation, ber-ridesharing service Uber celebrated its first Moore has been at the forefront of the charge to bring weekend of rides in Anchorage by throwing a ridesharing, and the technology companies that make it party for all of its drivers at the 49th State Brew- work, to Alaska. ing Company on Tuesday night. PR people from Uber “It’s a life-changing technology,” he said. “I can’t sent me an invite earlier in the day and I said, ‘neato.’ see well enough to drive, so something like Uber gives Being it was a Tuesday night, me transportation and mobility half of Anchorage, it seemed, was options… It really assists the last out to slake its craving for yak mile problem.” quesadillas. Slithering my way President of his community through the humanity, I ducked council, Moore has been taking his into that banquet room with the case to the municipal assembly for holocaust of caribou antlers servyears and has even paid his own way ing as chandeliers. to Juneau to lobby state legislators. The room was packed and on “Actual advocating is as simple stage there was a stand-up comeas writing your legislators,” Moore dian, and following him there said. “I had decent name recogniwas another, then another. How tion, so I went on talk radio, writing thoughtful of Uber to treat its letters to the Anchorage Press — drivers to dinner and a show. those things matter. In the last six Must be trying to mend PR fences months, I’ve flown on my own dime after the company’s train wreck down to Juneau to ram this point of a founder and CEO kept bringhome. It’s shaking hands and telling ing the brand down with negative legislators this is actually important headlines about treating drivers and you should vote in favor of it.” BY MATT HICKMAN like shit. Williams said the value of So these are what the Uber Moore’s story can’t be understated drivers of Anchorage look like, I in Uber’s launch, which he said thought to myself, until the final counted more than 1,000 rides procomic closed his set with a reminder that if anyone vided in its first weekend in Anchorage. needed a ride home he’d heard Uber was having a party “I think it’s fair to say this might not have happened downstairs. without Sam,” Williams said. “A story like his goes such There’s a downstairs??? a long way convincing people that rides are essential. Shit. Things you might take for granted, other people can’t Hustle it down the elevator and to the actual Uber take for granted, so the work Sam put in was absolutely party where I meet Uber Territory Manager David Wil- a heroic lift for us.” liams from Seattle, and the star of the party, who’s not With his vision problems, Moore sometimes has difan Uber employee in any way, shape or form, but was ficulty even taking a bus. being celebrated as the man singularly responsible for “Occasionally at the bus stop I’ll have a hard time the arrival of ridesharing in Alaska. until the very end figuring out what line it is,” Moore Being born legally blind didn’t stop Sam Moore from said. “Some bus drivers assume I’m just being an assbecoming a certified public accountant; nor did it stop hole, but I really just can’t see.” him from following his heart, moving up to Anchorage Though Moore’s journey to the Last Frontier began from Washington D.C. nearly five years ago in pursuit with heartache, he’s not one bit sorry he made the move of love. — especially now. “I moved up here to see about a woman,” Moore said. “I love Alaska,” he said. “I’ve been everywhere, from “It never ends well but it’s a shockingly common story.” Bethel to Juneau to Valdez. I’m an accountant so that’s In his work life, Moore eschews the assistance of mod- something you can do anywhere. I really love this state ern technology, using a hand-held magnifying glass to and Uber will help me enjoy this state even more.”
June 22 - June 28, 2017
WALKING THE PLANK OFF THE FISCAL CLIFF BY JOHN ARONNO
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was running errands over the weekend. It's been nearly two months since I quit my last job — a great deal of which entailed covering the state legislature. It had been two months since I was perched at my office desk streaming gavel and firing off emails to legislators. As divided as our politics are, as lawmakers adopt the broken down car model that is Washington D.C., they were united back then in one refrain. Members of leadership from both caucuses in both chambers would assure me: “I'm absolutely confident we'll figure out the budget within the 90-day time limit.� I always chuckled privately. Every reporter knew it was either feigned optimism or delusion. The writing was on the wall. Some seats changed and the House cobbled together a new center-left majority held together with bandaids and prayers, but the script hadn't. As I passed Cheney Lake in East Anchorage, I noted how it was now day 152 of the 2017 legislative session. Day 62 passed that promised “come to Jesus� moment where ideology gave way to stability and, you know, responsibility. I passed a few real estate signs. Then more. Then a moving truck. Then a staggering collection of both spanning the entire Anchorage Bowl. One after another. Sometimes, clusters of “for sale� signs hung together at entryways to housing divisions. This wasn't the normal summer population turnover, when people rush to sell their houses and cars and pack their bags before the termination dust begins appearing on the Chugach Mountains. The vacancy rate in Anchorage has ballooned from a low of 1.8 percent in 2010 to 5.1 percent this year. Statewide, those numbers are
3.9 percent and 7.3 percent, respectively. A big, bad change is happening. The night before, the House had engaged in a marathon debate that should have required lining the floor with tanbark. Budget (lack of) negotiations and the fiscal crisis have perplexed both caucuses of both chambers. The crux of the logjam is fairly simple and hasn't changed much since Day One. The State faces a budget deficit in the neighborhood of $3 billion. Governor Bill Walker (I-Alaska) and the House Majority want to fix that — this year — by drawing $1.5 billion from the Permanent Fund Earnings Reserve. Dividends would shrink to about $1,250. The remaining balance on the debt would be reduced fully through a mix of budget cuts and a 2.5 percent income tax projected to bring in between $650 and $700 million. The Senate Majority, in GOP control since 2013, is adamantly against the income tax proposal. Their fiscal plan relies on a larger permanent fund draw, deeper cuts (including huge reductions to the University budget and the loss of over 700 public teachers statewide). But there would still be a budget gap, which they planned to address with future cuts in the ballpark of $450 million spread over the next two years. Virtually every instate economist has warned that this would deepen the recession and increase its length. The House majority had dropped a bombshell amendment — 80 pages that rolled the capital budget and fiscal plan into one Frankenbill. The majority felt they had little choice, as it was the last day of the special session. The minority objected to being excluded from the process and wanted time to read the bill. In Fairview, I rolled past more homes for sale. I saw another moving truck. I grunted to myself in frustration, remembering all the assurances I had been given, and knowing that the problem
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remains the income tax. Legislators spent 152 days talking past each other on that issue. It's not like they could not anticipate this the entire time in between this session and last, and every single one of the 152 days of the current ones. And on July 1, the government will shut down. It will come by way of, paraphrasing words said by another reporter years ago, the very people whose job is to make things less horrible. Seeing announcements posted to Facebook by friends and acquaintances accepting new jobs out of state have become a daily exercise. As frequent as similar posts documenting concern and panic after being notified that their jobs were in jeopardy. Do they put the house on the market now? How are they going to make their mortgage payments? Where can they go for help? Where are their kids going to go to school in the Fall? All because of an ideological pissing match that has lasted five months and counting. The House minority is sore because they didn't have time to read the 80-page amendment to the bill and were locked out of the closed door meetings that hashed it out. One representative compared the bill's passage to Pearl Harbor. A senator in the majority compared the House majority's actions to the Jim Crow laws that maintained segregation in the first half of the 20th century. House leadership responded by rightly lambasting the irresponsible analogies and then wrongly dismissed their legitimate grievances – which they had lodged against previous GOP-led majorities. They justified their actions by noting how they had been on the wrong end of the cold shoulders in years past. Now it's their turn to inflict them. The Senate majority recognizes that so long as factions in the House are at each others throats, they can keep playing chicken until they get their way. The amended bill that passed last week was a lot closer to the Senate's proposals, yet it was dead on arrival. Each side sidestepped their responsibilities
and adopted a devolving course of action. Partisan politics has become a strategy of finding ways to blame someone else and then putting all the manufactured fear, confusion, and anger on their shoulders. With only two political parties, that's a really easy game to play (independents caucus with the House majority, so they get lumped in with the “turncoat� Republicans and – poof! — they're Democrats now). All of a sudden, no one has to grapple with the complexities and nuances of budgets and fiscal plans. You have a finger. Point it. Fire up the internet machine and go to just about any article covering the legislature to see if the approach is finding a foothold. Skip to the comments (most people do anyway). Do you see a reasoned, thought out debate about what fiscal restraints need to be enacted, where and how revenues can be found, and how we get from here to somewhere not falling off several cliffs into a pit of sharks? Or, do you see people opening with “Democrats are communists� and “Republicans are fascists?� A comment or two later, you'll hit the basement: “You're an idiot.� Offramp politics are easy and attractive. That's why they're so effective – and why our institutions are failing at roughly the same rate as our faith in them. You can't drain the swamp when most House and Senate districts are safe and, even if someone does something beyond reproach – like slap a reporter – the electorate will still side with them because, ultimately, it's a binary choice between good and evil. There's a way out of this, but yelling at each other for benign reasons that benefit legislative inaction isn't it. We have to pull together, buck natural tendencies, and shift away from the culture of knee-jerk, manufactured blame. But the chances of that are about as good as Sen. Pete Kelly biting on an income tax. Meanwhile, the signs keep going up and the trucks keep getting filled. The future is not looking good.
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GUNS AND DEATH
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oes Alaska have enough There are other good reasons to build jobs? I don’t know about the bridge—the bridge will support you, but I think most of the Goose Creek Correctional Center. us would like to see the economy Opened in 2012, the 1,500 prisoner continue to expand. One of the facility located in Point MacKenzie the most important ways the State can Knik Arm Crossing will support this help the growth of the economy is new facility by cutting the travel time of by creating infrastructure and one workers and prisoners from the Anchorof Alaska’s most important infraage based State court system, from a disstructure projects is the Knik Arm tance of 72 miles to only 9 miles. Fuel Crossing. and transportation savings for both The Matanuska-Susitna Borough the facility and over 600 employees are (MSB) has tremendous needs for BY ROGER PURCELL expected to be significant. new infrastructure. It’s Alaska’s The bridge will also help develop Port hottest region—the second largMacKenzie. It is the nation’s northernest and fastest growing Borough in most deep water port, and the bridge Alaska and the 42nd fastest growing would cut the distance from 82 miles county in the United States. This growth is attributable from downtown Anchorage to only 6 miles. Port to the region’s high quality of life and affordable land MacKenzie is a strategic port that is designed to export and homes. The Knik Arm Bridge will support this bulk commodities such as base and rare earth minrapid population growth, allowing for more residential eral ores, coal, woodchips, and gravel, and to import and commercial development in southern areas of the bulk materials such as cement and steel pipe. The Port Borough. MacKenzie Industrial District contains 8,940 acres and The Knik Arm Bridge will create jobs immediately— is the logical area for expansion of port-related and about 1,500 construction related jobs. After comple- industrial economic development. The Mat-Su Bortion it will continue spurring the economy through the ough and the Alaska Railroad are constructing a rail construction of new homes and the establishment of spur from Houston to Port MacKenzie that will supnew businesses. The resulting residential, commercial port mining jobs in the Interior. Many Alaskans, both and retail development is expected to create another from Anchorage and the Mat-Su, will eventually work 14,000 jobs within 35 years. at commercial and industrial jobs at Port MacKenzie. I think 1,500 jobs every year for four years of conI don’t think we’re done expanding Alaska’s econostruction is a heck of a lot of jobs. These would be good my by a long shot. The Knik Arm Crossing is potenjobs, with wages that one can raise a family on—wages tially the most important piece of transportation infrathat are spent locally, on a house, a reliable vehicle, and structure that this state will see for a century. I think the food for the table. bridge will give us the shot in the arm that we need to Constructing a bridge this size will require heavy keep the economy humming for generations to come. equipment operators, steel workers, stevedores, laborers and electrical workers, to name a few. These jobs Roger Purcell will be filled, by and large, with Alaskans, and allow Roger Purcell, 52 year resident of Alaska, Consultant, a whole new generation to get job training and work Mat Su Platting Board, Former Mayor and Councilexperience while earning a fair wage. member City of Houston.
oday, June 14, I sat down to NRA and Governor Ronald Reawrite an article about my gan favored gun control. I guess hoped for upcoming trip they did not like the idea of young to Cuba, and President Trump's blacks toting shotguns in the possible plan to derail that trip. I streets, and threatening to shoot turned on the news, and my sub- back. By the late seventies, "gun ject matter immediately changed. rights" activists had taken over Another mass the NRA leadershooting in ship from the huntAmerica! ers and gun safety Shootings happeople. Handguns pen all the time replaced rifles and in America, but shotguns and the this one was difdeath toll began to ferent. A Repubrise. lican CongressThe NRA received man, along with lots of money from two aids and two gun manufacturpolice officers, ers and became the all of whom surchief lobbyists for vived, were the that industry, putBY SEAN O’HARE victims. The ting fear into the shooter, who did hearts of politicians. not survive, was Soon, assault rifles a Bernie Sanders were legal, and we supporter! had Columbine, Sandy Hook, Allow me to preface this article Orlando, and so many more. with the admission that I am a The NRA has opposed any and gun owner. I have a .357 mag- all attempts to bring sanity to num handgun and a 12-gage this country, opposing even an pump-action shotgun, and I keep attempt to market a "smart gun" them loaded. I have owned fire- which could only be fired by its arms since I was 14 years old and I owner, not by a gun thief or a have yet to shoot anyone. I do not child. hunt, and I am not a supporter of On the other hand, imagine the NRA. waking up in the middle of the However, I am aware that more night to discover an intruder in Americans have been killed by your home. This is a dangergunfire in the last 10 years than all ous country. Criminals, terrorthe Americans that were killed in ists, and lunatics all have guns. World War II. Something is obvi- You can't expect the police to be ously wrong here. everywhere all the time. I have no All the mass shootings that intention of giving up my guns. make the news amount to only A few winters ago I was sitting 2% of all the gun deaths in the on the beach in Cabo San Lucas USA. Most shootings are up and overheard some Americans front personal shootings, shoot- talking about how Ravi Shankar ings during a crime, accidents, had just died. I went back to my and suicides. Despite this, Smith room and turned on the news. & Wesson's sales and stock value There was no mention of Ravi have reached all time highs. Shankar because that was the day I lived in Oakland in the late the little angels were shot to death sixties, in the days of the Black in Sandy Hook. Panther Party. In those days the Will something ever be done?
WHERE WE STAND BY REP. GABRIELLE LEDOUX, REP. CHRIS TUCK
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his week, in the absence of a true and complete fix to the state's fiscal crisis from the Alaska Senate, the House passed, with bipartisan support, an amendment funding a full Permanent Fund dividend as provided by law. This was not some bargaining tactic or political maneuver; instead, it was us saying that we are fighting for you, hardworking Alaskans, and your money. We have said from the beginning that we cannot support a plan that fills the deficit on the backs of Alaska workers, seniors and children. The current PFD-only plan supported by the Senate does just that, as a cut to the
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PFD reduces the income of every Alaskan. The Senate says they are the "only thing standing between Alaskans and an income tax" yet they are pushers of a plan that levies the most inequitable, unfair and economically damaging tax of them all: a $1,250 reduction in income for every Alaska man, woman and child. It seems that the only people the Senate wants to protect are out-of-state workers, the wealthy, and shareholders of multinational oil companies. It is unfortunate that Gov. Bill Walker sided with the Senate in their effort to cut the PFD once again. By not including SB 23 (the capital budget) in the second special session call, the possibility of a full PFD was virtually eliminated. Additionally, with no other revenue options in the call, we may be forced to take the Senate's word that they'll discuss actual fixes to our fiscal mess (i.e. new revenues, includ-
ing higher taxes on the oil companies) at a later date. This is not a good way to negotiate a compromise that will prevent the threat of a government shutdown from coming up year after year after year. We all know the current state of Alaska's finances, and they are not good. But there is a way out of this mess, where all Alaskans contribute fairly to the vibrant and bright future of our state, where our communities are safe and our kids get a great education, where all Alaskans have an opportunity to achieve great things, be self-sufficient, and provide for themselves and their families. But until we put a comprehensive fiscal plan into place, we will oppose fiscal Band-Aids that put the burden on working Alaskans. The Alaska House Majority Coalition continues to strive for a fair, balanced and com-
prehensive fiscal plan that will bring certainty to Alaska families and businesses. We will continue to negotiate with the Senate and the House Republican Minority to achieve one. And we are firmly committed to averting a government shutdown. But until everyone comes to the table ready to find reasonable compromise and address our fiscal realities, we will not simply give away your money as an easy fix. Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, a Republican, is the chair of the House Rules Committee, and represents House District 15, which covers East Anchorage. Rep. Chris Tuck, a Democrat, is the House Majority Leader, and represents House District 23, which stretches from Midtown to South Anchorage. Both are members of the Alaska House Majority Coalition leadership. June 22 - June 28, 2017
SO, ARE WE DATING NOW?
ing (which who the fuck knows what that means nowadays anyway?), but we have been seeing each other for a bit, and he doesn’t seem to be running for the hills yet. So, why the nook? Everyone in my life holds a place, they serve their purpose. Whether it’s Rachael, who only communicates with me via Snapchat, or Catie, who has no problem sharing the same dirty spoon with me — they have their places in my heart. They have rooms, big and spacious, with vaulted ceilings and walkin closet kinds of rooms. Bo has a nook, with no throw pillows or cozy lamps, but a nook no less. I told him it wasn’t something I could help. I’m sincere, wear my heart on my sleeve and have way too much of an emotional reaction
to the movie Trolls–it’s just who I am. Rather than kicking me off of his couch, he said he understood. Maybe this is just an emotional rebound, but being taken seriously, being heard and being able to voice my feelings is something I’ve been missing for quite some time. Even if he doesn’t stick around, at least I was honest and upfront. Because really that’s all I expect out of anyone, that they at least try to understand all the crazy up in here. The bigger question lies in what happens now. Now that he has his nook but we are still in limbo and can’t make commitments to each other more than two days into the future. Is the pressure mounting? Will expectations change? Only time will tell.
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y biggest fear; along with being stuck in a coffin, still alive with roaches and rats crawling all over me, is never being truly loved. Not loved in the way that my parents love me, or in the way that my closest friends love me, but a deep and all consuming love from a partner. The type of love that destroys you. The type of love that leaves you so full your happiness spills into the lives of those around you. The kind of love that makes you question why the entire world isn’t different, because of your love. So far, no luck. So when I found myself telling this guy, let’s call him Bo, that there was a tiny, little nook in the corner of my heart for him already, I was slightly bewildered. We aren’t officially dat-
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ISLAND EARTH HEADLAMP BY ZACK FIELDS
1900: The magnate Walter Rothschild observes a Maui Nukupu’u (Himignathus affinis), a species never seen anywhere on earth except on a single island in its most remote archipelago. Like many other species endemic to the Hawaiian islands, the Maui Nukupu’u’s curved bill is designed for extracting nectar from flowering plants that grow beneath the canopy of the island’s unique tropical forests. 1902: Humans observe the last Maui Nukupu’u, just ten years after the bird was observed for the first time by white people. 36 taxidermied specimens still exist in museums. 1961: State-owned trucks haul convicts up the flanks of Haleakala volcano on the island of Maui, gears grinding as the wheels slowly ascend switchbacks. The mountain’s mid-elevation hillsides, once blanketed with a verdant forest of koa and ohi’a trees, are desolate and eroding. Without forest cover, heavy tropical rains rush off in torrents toward the ocean. The convicts plant eucalyptus and mountain ash, invasive species from two different continents, in an attempt to prevent erosion and preserve groundwater for ranchers on the island. Hawaii’s endemic bird species, such as the honeycreepers whose food sources lived under the koa and ohi’a canopy, careen toward extinction as quickly as turbid waters run off the mountainside. Two invasive species--rats and pigs--root through leaf litter once inhabited by flightless birds unique to these islands. 2017: Mosquitoes, another invasive species, rise higher up the mountainside every year as warming temperatures force endangered birds into an ever-narrowing band of habitable forest. Rising ocean temperatures are bleaching coral reefs across the world, threatening the 500 native species of fish in Hawaii that live amongst her reefs. Extinct birds of Maui include the
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Nukupu’u, Maui Akepa, Po’ouli, Oloma’o, and O’u. The Kiwikiu (Maui Parrotbill) and Akohekohe (Crested honeycreeper) survive, but are endangered. In the forest reserve of Makawao, trees planted by convicts a half century ago have created a new canopy. Few indigenous plants live in the nearly vacant understory, and few birds
flit amongst the trees. Along one stream, there is a single native tree fern. Visitors to the six mile “forest reserve” will encounter more wayfinding signs and mountain bike jumps than species of native plants. Prior to human contact, a new species reached and survived on the Hawaiian islands once every
10,000 to 20,000 years. The islands’ extreme isolation, thousands of miles from other land, resulted in development of extraordinary species and ecosystems. In the absence of rodents, large and small flightless birds thronged Hawaii’s forest floor and beaches. Of at least 140 bird species on Hawaii, approximately 80 were lived on the ground. 113 of the 140 species lived on the Hawaiian islands and nowhere else on earth. Since Polynesians arrived over 1,000 years ago-which is very recent compared to the duration of human habitation of North America--71 of Hawaii’s 113 endemic species have gone extinct. The Laysan Rail was wiped out on its eponymous island after Max Schlemmer, who operated a guano company in the early 20th century, introduced rabbits and hares. Rabbits wiped out the grasses in which the Laysan Rail lived. The last observation of a Laysan Rail on the island was in 1923, and was recorded by Donald Dickey: “Schlemmer came up holding a Laysan Rail in his hand...Meanwhile I held alive and unhurt in my hand one of the two Laysan Rails we know are left on the island, noted his red iris and green basally bill and depauperate wings, developed plumage.” A smaller population survived on Midway Atoll until 1943, when rats escaped from a ship and overran the island, wiping out the few Laysan Rails that remained on earth. The extinction of the Laysan Rail was atypical: More Hawaiian species perished between the arrival of Polynesians and European contact than have gone extinct since Captain Cook arrived in 1778. Polynesians made numerous trips back and forth as they settle the Hawaiian islands, bringing a wide range of new species such as bananas, breadfruit, pigs, and probably rats. They cleared massive swaths of forests, which combined with invasive mammals wiped out numerous species of flightless birds. One of the last true wildernesses on earth became more of a polyglot garden. The Polynesians’ CONTINUED ON PAGE 17
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his clear waterway running through boreal swampland marks the farthest Cora and I will be from a highway during our summer hike along the route of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. If we chose to bust overland southwest toward Banner Creek, we would have to cover at least nine boggy miles before we reached the Richardson Highway. Backtracking to the nearest pipeline access road would require a hike of 20 miles. What's the significance of the most remote part of a pathway that is itself a manmade disturbance? Good point. Living out here this summer with lots of time to think, I find it interesting to be in a spot far from the distant hum of engines. What is here? Swainson's thrushes (the flutey sound of summer), olive-sided flycatchers, gray-cheeked thrushes and the thrush with the song that never gets old, the American robin. Ice, in the form of aufeis over a few creeks, formed by the cold air of winter, is enduring well into the heat of summer. One such miniglacier prevents truck or four-wheeler travel, making this spot feel even more isolated. And the mosquitoes are here. They emerged in numbers sufficient to make me pull out the repellent. The blessed liquid that messes with the bloodsuckers' carbon-dioxide detectors allowed me to enjoy dinner by Gold Run Creek. After 39 days without needing protection, I was due. This country, bounded by the Salcha River to the north and Shaw Creek to the south, was the outer range of John Haines, one of the fin-
est writers Alaska will ever inspire. His poetic essays about trapping and existing in the hills west of here define Interior Alaska. The late storyteller once sent me a letter in response to a column I wrote about the shipping network that allows Alaskans to eat fresh broccoli in midwinter. Haines reflected on life
in Alaska decades ago, eating honey created by northern bees, moose meat and potatoes. And about the lean times, with not enough skinny hares for the pot. He was not thrilled with the prospect and then reality of this pipe running through his wilderness. But it came, it is here and always
has been in my Alaska. Gold Run Creek seems wild, even though I'm leaning against a vertical support member made of steel. It's quiet enough for me, anyway. I get to see songbirds up close all day and, CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
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...OR IS IT A TIARA? 24 HOURS WITH THE GAYS OF ALASKA BY RJ JOHNSON
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t's Saturday night at 7 p.m. and Ivanna Kischacok and Freeza D'Lust are both leaned over the counter in the dressing room at Mad Myrna's, applying layer after layer of makeup to their faces. A red ring is around their mouths, bringing back childhood memories of Kool-aid stained lips on a hot day. It's red lipstick, smeared over areas where beard might begin to show through. After covering the area with concealer, and adding contour, false lashes, and some other tricks, the face of a drag queen begins to appear. The mood backstage is full of tension and anticipation, but laughter and sassy comebacks are dancing through the air. It's the night of the MGA Pageant; a night to celebrate the accomplishments of the titleholders who are stepping down, and to see who will be sashed, and tasked with responsibilities for the coming year. MGA stands for Mr., Miss, Ms. and Mister Gay Alaska Pageant. It is held annually as one of the kick-off events for Anchorage Pride. According to the application you have to fill out to run for the title, which of the ‘M's’ you run for depends mainly on what your identity as a performer is. Having four titles is an inclusionary tactic, so that whether you are cisgender, transgender, a drag performer, or you perform as yourself, there is a title that fits. The individuals that win tonight, will join the ranks with others in the Imperial Court of All Alaska, and on a larger scale, across North America within the Imperial Court System. The Imperial Court System is the second largest LGBT organization in the world, and was founded in 1965 by Jose Sarria. It’s been has been raising money for various charities ever since. The Imperial Court of All Alaska was founded in 1972 with a simple mission: ‘We do what we can to help others less fortu-
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nate than ourselves.’ While the ICOAA helps the community in many ways, its main purpose these days is to raise money for college scholarships. These scholarships are given away each year during the Coronation Ball, when a similar celebration occurs to celebrate the accomplishments of the Emperor and Empress of All Alaska. Ivanna Kischacok is stepping down tonight as Miss Gay Alaska. Fans of the Friday Night Diva Variety Show will recognize this leggy beauty, and be aware of her skills as a quickchange artist and performer. Her genuine giving heart and altruistic nature aren't so easy to experience when watching her as an audience member, but within a few minutes of talking to her, you begin to get a sense of what it means to be a titleholder. “My favorite part of being Miss Gay Alaska was working with the community and being involved,” she said with a slightly ambiguous accent, and pride shining in her heavily painted eye. “It helped me grow as a person. There are a lot of people that need
our help, and to me it was just an eye opening experience.” Having just moved to Alaska, and starting drag within the past three years, this was a chance for her to get a sense of community and help others in the process. “Having the title helped me branch out and get together with other organizations, so we were able to get together and help raise money for several causes,” she said. Freeza is listening intently as she applies her own make-up, preparing for the pageant, hoping to become Miss Gay Alaska 2017-2018. She is also a regular performer at Myrna's and is known for her acrobatics and tumbling while lip synching to Top 40 music. Ms. Gay Alaska 2016-2017 Cheryl Barrientos comes in to apply some makeup, as well. Her rainbow hair in curls on top of her head, having just been styled by the candidate for Ms. Gay Alaska, Lady K, she reminisces about the previous year. “I have had the best time as Ms. Gay. My (fel-
low titleholders) are probably the best people I know, we have gotten to know each really well, worked together really well, and I could not have done the previous year without them,” Freeza said. It's a sentiment echoed by current and past titleholders within the ICOAA. It's no wonder that these folks start to form familial bonds, and have campy last names that they share with each other. LaChoy, Sunshine, De La Flame, Jenkins, and Summers-Dawn are all names that generate respect among individuals from Imperial Courts across the nation. These names may be campy, but what people do with them is serious business. “The Queen of England is not going to recognize the Empress of Seattle, or the Empress of Alaska....they are camp titles because they don't make you any more special, they don't change you, unless you want to change” says Grady Frank “MeMe” Jenkins, past Empress of both Seattle and Alaska. When asked why the Imperial Court gives titles he responded, “With any volunteer organization, recognition is an important part of it. Some organizations will do it differently, award ceremonies at the end of the year, point systems etcetera. With the Court, it is more up front. You get a title based on work you have done, and your campaigning. You take that title and spread that to others. It's a pay it forward situation.” Last year the ICOAA gave away around $18,000 for college scholarships. Joani LaChoy, President of the Board of Directors for the ICOAA, and Empress 29 of All Alaska says it best: “Every dollar, every little bit helps.” To titleholders, she says, “You do it because you are willing to give up, selflessly, your time, your money, to do things for your own community. This is not paid. You commit yourself, whatever you can donate.” Backstage begins to fill with people. Rainbow pride flags are hanging throughout the ballroom on anything that will stand still, and a few things that are moving. Imperial Crown
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Princess Kathy Phillips adjusts her crown, after getting the sound board fired up. The emcees for the evening Mikey LaChoy and Sister Mary Sunshine, both looking fabulous, are prepared to entertain, and begin to check the order of events for the evening. Just after midnight, the doors to the Raven Bar open, and all manner of people flock in, clad in gowns, dripping in costume jewelry, glitter shining and smiles beaming. The traditional victory walk for titleholders has arrived. After several rounds, including formal, interview, talent and more, Miss Gay Alaska Freeza D'Lust, Mister Gay Alaska Jonathan, and Ms. (Mrs.) Gay Alaska Lady K have emerged victorious. Freeza has flipped and twirled on stage, Jonathan has given his best answer to a pop interview question, and Lady K showed her unique talent of styling. Even though these three did not have competition in the traditional sense, they all had to achieve a high
enough score from the judges in order to attain their honorific. Emperor 43 Tom Azzarella has gotten a round of shots, and there are toasts being made to the newest members of the Imperial Court family. Stepping outside for pictures, Dukes and Duchesses, Princes and Princesses and nonroyals alike are laughing with excitement — not only for the next year, but for the Pride events that will follow in the upcoming days. It's a celebration of pure joy, as these young people bask in the glow of achieving their goal, while others are grateful to pass on the torch. The first Sunday of Pride week there is an annual kick-off barbecue at the Raven. It is a well-attended event, where people from all corners of the community can come together and make plans for what they will do the rest of the week. The three new MGA's are there as well. Proudly wearing medallions and sashes,
the exhaustion is obvious but the excitement has not faded. Freeza is not in drag today, but after several quick changes the night before, who could blame her. Mikey LaChoy is known for his rapid-fire hosting style and last night was no different, as Freeza nearly missed an entrance, having to walk on stage using her heels like flip-flops during the swimwear portion of the evening. Laughing while they talk about the stress and fun of becoming an MGA, all three are grateful for the responsibility that they have taken on. Each title within the Imperial Court comes with individual expectations, and for the MGA's they must assist with events throughout the year, act as ambassadors within the community, as well as plan, decorate, and entertain at the winter Snow Ball. For now, they are excited about Coronation 45 coming up Labor Day Weekend. The ICOAA asks for
a very low hourly commitment each month. With the plans and goals that these newly sashed young people have, they will be giving more than expected. Many from the Imperial Court move on to other titles, or serve on the Board of Directors. For 45 years this organization has been a mainstay of more than just the LGBT community of Alaska. They have been part of the community at large. With scholarships given, and fundraisers held frequently for non-profit organizations locally and across the nation, they have touched many who do not even realize where all of the funds come from. While it is true that you can do just as much without a crown as you can with one, on a week where we are celebrating years of being fabulous, why would you want to? Note: RJ Johnson serves on the Board of Directors for the ICOAA
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avid Clark is a senior at University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA). He just returned from Europe where he spent a month in the most northern parts of Norway. While there he was working at a small community organic farm as a laborer an hour outside of Tromsø, Norway. Looking for interesting opportunities last year he came across the organization called Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms or WWOOF where he applied as a helper. WWOOF is a worldwide cultural exchange service operated by a network of national organizations that places students at working organic farms to offer an intimate glimpse of what life is truly like elsewhere. “I’ve always felt that Alaska is my home,” Clark said. “Growing up here and knowing I’m Alaska Native, I felt deep within me that this is where I’m going to die. What struck me most was that the more I travel and spend time elsewhere, the more I realized that may not be the case. Maybe Alaska is my home but not the only place I am meant to be. That was a little scary.” Clark, an Alutiiq from Anchorage, is also gay. Having returned from Norway just days ago, he took a moment to talk about the differences he noticed. “I can’t totally speak to the Norwegian LGBTQ experience. In the U.S., I suppose, the social construct of gayness lends itself to shame. In the LGBTQ community, some youth have grown up with this belief that somehow being gay is less, or morally corrupt. That is just not the case, right? But the way our culture teaches us to think about each other and ourselves is powerful, and believing that you’re less is a hard thing
to swallow when people constantly bully you.” “It’s a conscious choice not to be bitter with these types of mindsets,” he explained. “It’s part of why being out is important – you free yourself, and you create a space for normalization, thereby educating others and potentially lifting up other LGBTQ people. It’s a risk, but I feel free.” Not unlike the stressers between rural and urban Alaska, there is some contention of the same sort in Norway, Clark said. Whether it is between hunting or fishing access, funding issues, or political preferences there are disagreements between the two types of communities—rural and urban. Also, Clark doesn’t present as obviously Native. That is not unusual, really. Some may bring up the blood quantum at this point. That type of unfamiliarity with being a Native person is a holdover from assimilation era politics. Then, the aim of blood quantum was the genocide of Native people. I wish I were exaggerating. Blood quantum was used by the Bureau of Indian Affairs after passage of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934. Your degree of Indian blood was determined and placed on a list of registered Native people—those that would accept assimilation or living within a reservation. The similarity is akin to suggesting that after your family has moved through several generations—progeny and marriages ensued over a period of time—they are no longer connected to that family from past generations. You know, because of reasons. Moving on. Clark found himself travelling across Europe with a lengthy stay in the northernmost parts of Norway. The social atmosphere, he felt, was much more welcoming with regard to being gay. “It was nice to be open with my hosts, and
learning through cultural exchange that people there just tend to not care if you’re gay.” What drew more suspicion, he found, was that he was from the U.S. “I sometimes felt as if some would keep a wayward glance in my direction. While English was sometimes a barrier, once I got to know people this became less the case; I got to know them as friendly and warm people. Then the political questions came up. Why are Europeans so fascinated with our politics? I don’t know, but they ask. They ask, often, about Palin or Trump.” Maybe it’s like rubbernecking at the sight of a car wreck. Maybe it’s just something to talk about, but being gay wasn’t on the radar as much, he shared. “One thing that I noticed, being gay and abroad,” Clark said. “(Is that) Norway is certainly more liberal, even more feminist than what I experienced at home. Nobody cared; being gay wasn’t a thing there. Being a woman also wasn’t a thing. There is this Norwegian cultural concept called Jantelogen, meaning that you are not to think you're anyone special or that you're better than someone else. Generally speaking, this means your orientation is private and isn’t something you’re obligated to share, and in Norway, no one cared either way. Gender equality is also taken very seriously there.” Clark describes that there was some dysfunction in his high school days, and delving into his Alaska Native community growing up was a positive experience for him, overall. Even then, there were some challenges. “Sometimes peers some might say, you don’t look Native,” Clark described. “It wasn’t like first thing I said was, oh I’m Alutiiq. I get that I’m different; I get that I move through the world differently. I really put my heart into finding what it meant for me to be Alaska Native, and in time
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I realized that I am OK with who I am as a Native person. Over the years it was something I had to work through, and at times it really hurt not knowing if I could be grounded in it. I had to be solid with my sense of self before I sought acceptance with others. I think that was really important.” Clark has certainly found his stride. Through mentorship in serving in internships and in his studies, he found stability and emotional footing. It was certainly character building but being placed in question on so many fronts was doubtlessly difficult. He makes the point that no one is going to make him more or less. He has come to terms with his multifaceted identity and while there are still challenges, the struggle of self-acceptance is less an issue. There are certain constructs in being Native, similar to being gay. “I don’t know what I want to do with my life,” Clark explained. “I want to be in civic life. I want to go to law school and be active in serving my people and community. But then there is this thought that there is an entire world out there to see, outside of Alaska. In government, the law has everything to do with indigenous people’s life. It’s something I’ll have to think more about. Maybe where I end up will be here or out in the wider world.” Clark has only a couple semesters left at UAA and will earn a BA degree in Sociology with minors in Alaska Native Studies, Political Science, and Japanese. He is expected to intern with Alaska Native Village Corporation Association this summer, through the First Alaskans Institute. Travelling seems like the thing to do. What comes of it remains to be seen.
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property and seating capacity to the club operation. I owned two condos in Hawaii—one on the top floor of the Royal Kahana on Maui and one on the ninth floor of the Ilikai, overlooking Waikiki Beach in Honolulu. Western Airlines had hooked a whole bunch of us Alaskans on Hawaii with their “triangle fare.” If you were flying to Los Angeles you could stop over in Hawaii for nothing. Zero. Nada. I used to visit the islands whenever my tan would start to fade, for which I now pay the price of regular visits to my dermatologist. I became close friends with a musical duo named Cecilio and Kapono, popularly known as C & K, that was the rage in Hawaii during the 70’s and 80’s. They both looked Hawaiian, though Cecilio was Mexican, as his name implies. Henry Kapono is the only one-hundred-percent Hawaiian I ever met. He is also a world-class musician. The gods must have introduced C and K. I always compared their style of music to Seals and Croft. How they could harmonize! They successfully transitioned Hawaiian music from traditional to popular, but sadly were never able to make the jump to the mainland and national recognition. One day, out of the blue, I had received a phone call from Henry Kreutz, C & K’s manager, asking if they might play a gig at Chilkoot Charlie’s. I didn’t have a suitable stage at the time, but told Henry if he came to Anchorage he could stay at my home and I’d see if I could get the boys a gig at Alyeska Resort. He and a friend named Mel Mossman did come to Anchorage, staying with me, and I managed to get the duo a gig at the ski resort. Later, C & K played Koot’s
on several occasions. My niece, Teri, was fortunate enough to have the boys sing at her wedding reception at my townhouse in Woodside East. They once visited my home in the woods on a wild adventure to Halibut Cove and, many years later, in the role of “Pastor Mike,” I performed the wedding ceremony for Henry Kreutz and his bride, Nalani, in the cove as well. More recently, Henry’s son Olin became a Hawaiian celebrity by playing center for the Chicago Bears. Henry went from being famous in his own right to being referred to as Olin’s father. A lot of my friends were in the real estate business—several at Jack White Company—the top real estate brokerage firm in town, and were amassing multi-million dollar holdings. Sewell Faulkner, aka “Stumpy,” (9-25-24 to 2-1-2000) was the broker at Jack White Company, which was selling real estate limited partnerships sort of like precursors to credit the default swaps that came along four decades later. They were a great way to participate in the land and construction boom without having to do the research, legwork and financing yourself. I had a portfolio of these partnerships and most of them made money, though some took longer than others to pay off—some too long. My wife, Shelli, and I earned real estate licenses ourselves. Of course I hung my license at Jack White Company. On my part it was an attempt at business diversification and to distance myself from the liquor industry. I naively thought I could hand off management of my nightclub to my management but I found, as the saying goes, “When the cat’s away the mice play.” Somewhere around this time, but
I became close friends with a musical duo named Cecilio and Kapono, popularly known as C & K, that was the rage in Hawaii during the 70’s and 80’s. when I no longer had my license hanging on their wall, I was invited one afternoon to a holiday party at Jack White Company along with a lot of other investors, contractors, bankers, brokers and the like. It was a nice affair with no shortage of beer and wine, so by the time I and a handful of my friends departed for the Chef’s Inn we were pretty lit up. The Chef’s Inn, owned by Dale Mormon, was a hot spot at the northwest corner of Arctic Boulevard and Northern Lights Boulevard that later became Blues Central and is now the Anchorage Billiard Palace, owned by my Irish whiskey drinking pal, Paul Schuldt. Dale always had amazingly good bartenders, any one of whom could individually serve the entire club when it was packed with people drinking heavily. The house specialty was roast beef French dip sandwiches that you prepared yourself. Another draw was the elevated dance floor around which people sat and ate lunch CONTINUED ON PAGE 20
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Center, the Loussac Library and more. There was a cheering squad for any big project, no matter how grandiose, like moving the capitol to Willow, building a domed city in Denali Park and turning the Bodenburg Butte into an international destination with a tram, restaurant and tourist shop. One real estate speculator, Pete Zamarello, told me, in such a way that I felt he was talking about me personally, that the average Anchorage business person soon would no longer be able to afford to own the property upon which his or her business was located because of increasing property taxes, thence sprung up like invasive weeds his ubiquitous, unimaginative strip malls. They didn’t sport Pete’s name on them, but everyone knew who was building them. They were— and still are—an eye-sore and blight on the community, though admittedly housing some fine local small business operations. Pete lived in a purple-colored mansion out near Turnagain-by-the-Sea subdivision. Like Pete, it was loud, garish and didn’t fit comfortably into the surroundings. Pete hated bankers. He bought a block-size tract of land across the street from National Bank of Alaska to the south—where GCI, Arby’s and the defunct Crossbar Restaurant are now—and bragged to me that he was going to erect a building higher than NBA’s so he could “piss down on Elmer.” That is, Elmer Rasmuson, the president and later chairman of NBA (2-15-09 to 12-1-2000), a former mayor of Anchorage and unparalleled Alaskan philanthropist. My nightclub, Chilkoot Charlie’s, was booming. I was building a big, new condo in Woodside East overlooking the greenbelt and I was adding
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coworker walked in to my office the other day and leaned against the door jamb. Once he had my attention, he said, “hey man, I thought about you this weekend,” and tossed me a 32-ounce crowler. “I was in Seward and visited Seward Brewing Company. I had them crank out an IPA for you.” It was a nice gesture, and not an uncommon one. My co-workers bring me their sudsy discoveries all the time and I appreciate it. I get beer handed to me that’s wrapped in many different mediums, the most common include 12-ounce cans, 12 or 22-ounce bomber bottles, 64-ounce glass growlers, 32-ounce glass or metal growlettes — to name a few — and most recently the crowler. It was my co-worker’s final comment that struck me. “It rolled around in the back of my truck in a cooler for most of the weekend, but it should be fine,” he said as he sauntered toward the water cooler. Of course it was going to be fine. Of all the mediums, the crowler might be the best suited for the rigors of our wild Alaska outdoor lifestyle. Some of it’s obvious — glass bottles and growlers pose a risk if they “roll around in a cooler” at all. Crowlers are 32-ounce metal cans that are filled across the bar from the tap line and sealed using a special machine. Like standard 12 ounce or 16 ounce cans, they're impervious to light and have less head space than bottles do, so the beer is more stable. Certainly 12-ounce cans have longer shelf lives because of the process used to fill them — including purging them with C02 as part of the process and other methodologies that extend shelf life — but for breweries or pubs with draft systems that don't have a packaging line, crowlers are a nice niche, although they're not made for production packaging. I've always wondered "who the hell wouldn’t want a crowler machine?" These things are über-cool. First of all, the machine that seals the top of the can filled from the tap line looks steam-punkish. It's a conversation piece. They command attention by making a fair amount nose when they seal the can. This turns heads where they're used. It's highly visual. Things whir and the cans go round and round. And – and this might just be a guy thing – or a serious beer consumer thing – but a 32-ounce crowler comes with some heft, bulk and stature, even when it fills up your hand. The metal is thicker and is typically
shiny silver with a brewery’s particular marketing adornment covering up some of that. To me, they look industrial, biker-ish and just plain cool. Whenever I get a couple and whip one out among friends, it grabs attention and I feel powerful just by having one. I don’t get the sense that any brewery out there wouldn’t want one if the stars and the sun and the moon were all aligned, and that alignment generally means a brewery could afford the system, had the space to install it and had the manpower to use, clean and maintain it. This is why not every brewery or brewpub is rushing out to buy one. I was having lunch at the Moose’s Tooth Pub and Pizzeria in midtown the other day and talked to a manager there. “No way,” he said. “Not here. Our bar is just too busy all the time to have a server slow down to go through the process of filling one.” I never thought of this. 49th State Brewing Company is just as busy – if not busier these days – and that doesn’t stop them from cranking out crowlers. “I think they’re totally viable if you want to push beer outside of where you’re at,” says assistant restaurant manager Abraham Copeland. “They work really well up in our Denali location and they work so good, we have two here on the bar in Anchorage.” I guess it’s all how you run and manage the system. “It doesn’t take anything to teach
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someone how to use it and fill a can and do the light cleaning it takes to keep the machine working,” says Copeland. “Our head brewer takes care of all of the maintenance on the machines because we don’t want too many hands on them because tinkering with them can cause problems.” “I’d say we probably crank out about 100 crowlers a day in Anchorage,” says Copeland. But there’s a secret. “We work with the brewer to pump out about 20 in the morning and then 20 or 30 again in the afternoon before the rush times. We pump those out and get a little back stock of them in the keg room, but even if we didn’t, it’s not that labor intensive either way.” For some, it’s just not in the business model. “We already have 12-ounce cans. We have 22-ounce bottles and do growler fills,” says Midnight Sun Brewing Company’s Barb Miller. “We’re so busy in our upstairs Loft and we don’t feel we need to do crowlers as well because we offer so many other formats to go already,” she says. “I can see it for a brewpub or small brewery that doesn’t have off premise sales, but it doesn’t make sense in our business model.” That may not be forever for Midnight Sun, however. “It’s not in the works right now, but in this business, we never say no forever,” says Midnight Sun’s Darcy Kniefel. “We CONTINUED ON PAGE 18
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olar bears are my favorite animal on the planet. I love them openly in an odd obsessive way that makes other people uncomfortable when I start waxing poetic. The fact that the label for White Chaga Java from Alaska Artisan coffee prominently displays one is fitting, since that is now my go-to for coffee around my house. Also, like a polar bear, the strength is no joke. A little tip, mix it in equal parts with a dark roast if, like me, you really enjoy the taste of coffee. Being a white coffee, it does not have more than an earthy taste. Most mornings, this blend gets me up and ready to face whatever is coming my way. On this particular day, Shytown and I had been at a brunch with a local mens group that I am involved with, and we were trying to meet up with some other friends. Due to lack of planning and extremely long lines (Shytown earned his nickname from geographic location of birth, and his distaste for large crowds,) all of those plans fell through, so we headed out on our own. I had remembered him saying something about wanting to check the library for a certain book, and he had never been to the
Loussac so we headed that direction. The Loussac has been under construction for a while, and I was curious to see what they were changing. As a child, a trip to the library was a favorite activity, and while I still love reading, I Google and click more than check out. I can't remember the last time I went just to peruse books, and not for some sort of activity involving an assembly meeting. Upon entering, I saw a sign that mentioned the library cafe, and Shytown asked if I wanted to start with a coffee. Of course I want to start with a coffee. I ordered a sludge cup. It's a personal favorite of mine whenever I am testing a new barista. It has a high caffeine level, and tells you everything you need to know about the house drip, and how they handle their shots of espresso. They succeeded admirably. Even amongst the construction, changes to the library of my youth were apparent. Kiosks were all through, offering the ability for people to check out books on their own and even pay late fees. These weren't the only screens being used. Every corner we turned people were on computers. Checking Facebook, reading articles, sending emails. I found an open computer that allowed me to look for the book Shytown was wanting, and I was impressed by the speed, and the information I gathered. Learning the locations of the book, when checked out copies
were due back, and which other libraries had copies available was helpful, and much easier than a classic card catalogue. We continued walking through, as I was searching also for the Ann Stevens Room. It has always been my favorite place in the library. Leather chairs, chandeliers, rich wood furniture, and large windows have made it my favorite place to curl up and test out books that I am contemplating checking out. I wasn't able to find it on this trip but we stumbled across something interesting ever the same. Upstairs on the 4th floor there is a board game group that meets the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month. When we got up there, it seemed the two groups that were playing were well into their games, but I love the idea of having a friendly place to meet, challenge friends to some displays of strategy and not have to worry about who is hosting, and possibly meeting some new people and discovering new games to learn at the same time. Shytown and I made our way out of the library paying attention to little things along the way that made us smile. The Pride Month display of books, the teens only area, the two computers set up near the entrance for those that need a library card, are all additions to a place that in a lot of ways, still feels like home. The point of this column is to stay caffein-
NEWS OF THE WEIRD GOVERNMENT IN ACTION!
— Harry Kraemer, 76, owner of Sparkles Cleaning Service in London, Ontario, was alone in his SUV recently and decided to light up a cigarette based on his 60-year habit, but was spotted by Smoke-Free Ontario officers and cited for three violations. Since his vehicle was registered to his business, and the windows were up, the cab constituted an "enclosed workspace." It took a long legal fight, but in May, the Provincial Offences Court cut Kraemer a break and dismissed the tickets. [National Post, 5-8-2017] — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) finally prevailed in federal appeals court in February in its Endangered Species Act designation that wetlands in Louisiana's St. Tammany Parish should be preserved as a safe habitat for the dusky gopher frog. Landowners barred from developing the land pointed out that no such frogs have been spotted there for "decades," but have been seen elsewhere in the state and in Mississippi. FWS concluded the St. Tammany area could be a place that dusky gopher frogs might thrive if they decided to return. [The Daily Caller, 2-14-2017]
THE JOB OF THE RESEARCHER
From the abstract of California State Polytechnic assistant professor Teresa Lloro-Bidart, in an April academic paper, comparing behaviors of native-California western gray squirrels and disruptive (to residents' trash cans) eastern fox squirrels: "I juxtapose feminist posthumanist theories and feminist food study scholarship to demonstrate how eastern fox squirrels are subjected to gendered, racialized and speciesist thinking in the popular news media as a result of their feeding/eating practices (and) their unique and unfixed spa-
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ADVERTISERS ARE COMING FOR YOU
The New York Times reported in May that the "sophistication" of Google's and Facebook's ability to identify potential customers of advertisements is "capable of targeting ads ... so narrow that they can pinpoint, say, Idaho residents in long-distance relationships who are contemplating buying a minivan." Facebook's ad manager told the Times that such a description matches 3,100 people (out of Idaho's 1.655 million). [New York Times, 5-14-2017]
tial arrangements in the greater Los Angeles region...." The case "presents a unique opportunity to question and re-theorize the ontological given of 'otherness' that manifests in part through a politics" in which "animal food choices" "stand in" for "compliance and resistance" to the "dominant forces in (human) culture." [New York Observer, 5-12-2017]
THE CONTINUING CRISIS
— Japan is in constant conflict over whether to become more militarily robust (concerned increasingly with North Korea) even though its constitution requires a low profile (only "self-defense"). When the country's defense minister recently suggested placing females into combat roles, constitutional law professor Shigeaki Iijima strongly objected, initiating the possibility that Japan's enemies might have bombs capable of blowing women's uniforms off, exposing their bodies. The ridicule was swift. Wrote one, "I saw something like that in Dragon Ball" (from the popular comic book and TV productions of Japanese anime). [Japan Today, 5-26-2017] — Took It Too Far: Already, trendy restaurants have offered customers dining experiences amidst roaming cats (and in one bold experiment, owls), but the art house San Fran-
cisco Dungeon has planned a two-day (July 1 and 8) experimental "Rat Cafe" for those who feel their coffee or tea is better sipped while rats (from the local rat rescue) scurry about the room. Pastries are included for the $49.99 price, but the rats will be removed before the food comes. (Sponsors promise at least 15 minutes of "rat interaction," and the price includes admission to the dungeon.) [SFGate. com, 5-18-2017]
BRIGHT IDEAS
Organizers of northern Germany's Wacken Open Air Festival (billed as the world's biggest metal music extravaganza) expect the 75,000 attendees to drink so much beer that they have built a nearly 4-mile-long pipeline to carry 105,000 gallons to on-site taps. (Otherwise, keg-delivery trucks would likely muck up the grounds.) Some pipes were buried specifically for the Aug. 3 to Aug. 5 festival, but others had been used by local farmers for ordinary irrigation. [Deutsche Welle (Bonn), 5-23-2017]
SMOOTH REACTIONS
(1) Robert Ahorner, 57, apparently just to "win" an argument with his wife, who was dissatisfied with their sex life, left the room with his 9mm semi-automatic and fired four shots at his penis. (As he said later, "If I'm not using
ated and try new things with friends. I plan on doing more because each week I discover something else I want to try. 907Paintball, the Escape rooms, Arctic Roadrunner Gocarts and more are all in the process of being planned. I am also learning that a lot of joy can also be found by returning to places that feel like home, but I have neglected. Even with major changes and construction, the library is a place I will visit more. Especially since I came across rows and rows of graphic novels that I have been wanting to read, but just haven't had the resources to purchase. The Marvel Universe that I am a fan of is there on the page, instead of just on the big screen that so many of us take as canon. Perhaps it is time to step away from more screens and spend time finding the stories on paper and ink again.
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it, I might as well shoot it off.") Of course, he missed, and police in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, said no laws were violated. (2) In a lawsuit filed against an allegedly retaliating former lover, Columbia University School of Public Health professor Mady Hornig said her jilted boss tried repeatedly to harm her professional standing, even twice calling her into his office, dropping his trousers, and asking her professional opinion of the lesion on his buttock. [GazetteExtra (Janesville), 5-15-2017] [New York Post, 5-20-2017]
FINE POINTS OF THE LAW
Convicted murderer John Modie, 59, remains locked up (on an 18-to-life sentence), but his several-hours-long 2016 escape attempt from Hocking (Ohio) Correctional Institution wound up unpunishable — because of a "technicality." In May 2017, the judge, lamenting the inflexible law, found Modie not guilty of the escape because prosecutors had, despite numerous opportunities, failed to identify the county in which Hocking Correctional Institution is located and thus did not "prove" that element of the crime (i.e., that the court in Logan, Ohio, had jurisdiction of the case). (Note to prosecutors: The county was Hocking). [Athens Messenger via WOAB-TV (Athens), 5-24-2017]
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(1) In May, Charles Nichols III, 33, facing charges in Cheatham County, Tennessee, of sex with a minor, originally was tagged with a $50,000 bail — until he told Judge Phillip Maxie to perform a sex act upon himself and dared Maxie to increase the bail. That led to a new bond of $1 million, then after further insubordination, $10 million, and so on until CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
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WEIRD CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 the final bail ordered was $14 million. (2) Jose Chacon, 39, was arrested in Riviera Beach, Florida, in May after allegedly shooting, fatally, a 41-year-old acquaintance who had laughed at Chacon's first shot attempt (in which the gun failed to fire) and taunted Chacon to try again. The second trigger-pull worked. [WKRN-TV (Nashville), 5-19-2017] [Palm Beach Post, 5-15-2017]
DRUGS — IS THERE ANYTHING THEY CAN'T DO?
(1) Sheriff's deputies in Dade City, Florida, nearly effortlessly arrested Timothy Brazell, 19, for trespassing in May. Brazell (high on methamphetamine, he said) attempted to commandeer a stranger's car by hot-wiring it, but only by uselessly connecting the wires of a voltage meter — and even though the key was already in the car. According to the owner, the door lock was jammed on the inside, and Brazell could not figure out how to open it. (2) On May 19, Carl Webb and his wife left a nighttime barbecue festival in downtown Memphis and headed home. They drove 14 miles on an interstate highway before a police officer pulled them over to ask
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if Webb knew there was a body on his trunk. The man was clinging to the lip of the trunk but was still unconscious (from drinking) and had to be jarred awake. [WFLA-TV (Tampa), 5-7-2017] [WHBQ-TV (Memphis), 5-19-2017]
PEOPLE WITH ISSUES
In May, Douglas Goldsberry, 45, was charged in the Omaha, Nebraska, neighborhood of Elkhorn with paying prostitutes to do his erotic bidding ("75 times" he used them, according to a police report) — to strip, baring their breasts while standing on the front porch of his neighbors across the street while Goldsberry watched and masturbated. [Omaha World Herald, 5-13-2017]
A NEWS OF THE WEIRD CLASSIC (DECEMBER 2013)
Slick Talker: A young woman, accosted by a robber on Washington, D.C.'s Capitol Hill in October (2013), told the man she was a low-paid intern — but an intern for the National Security Agency and that within minutes of robbing her, the man would be tracked down by allseeing, all-knowing NSA surveillance. Said she, later (reported the Washington Examiner), the man just "looked at me and ran away (empty-handed)." [Washington Examiner, 10-15-2013]
now through 40 days, have yet to see a bear. That's a siting I can do without. John Haines wrote in his spare, slow cadence of shooting at a grizzly that charged him from a small creek bed not far from here. He perhaps wounded it. He didn't know, and he found no blood. The bear retreated to the alders. Haines crossed the creek with his trusted sled dog and continued on to one of his trapline cabins. Later, he needed to again transit the creek and head for home at the Richardson Highway. "If that bear was still somewhere in that dense green cover, nursing its hurt and its temper, waiting for revenge, it would have its chance," he wrote in the essay "Out of the Shadows" from the book "The Stars, the Snow, the Fire." I think about bears many times each day, and more at night, when I stuff in earplugs to disable my radar. It seems to be the only way I can sleep. Then, I depend on Cora's ears and nose, with my canister of pepper spray to the right of my pillow. Everyone I meet seems to share a bear story. But I'm starting to think that the pipeline itself is a bear deterrent. Biologists once collared a wolf
near the Yukon River and followed its movements for a summer. The animal crossed the Yukon and Porcupine rivers, wandered to the Beaufort Sea coast, and drifted westward. Before it was found dead of starvation near the Kanuti River, that wolf had walked to the edge of the Dalton Highway a dozen times. But it never once crossed that road. Maybe the association of manmade things with bad consequences keeps the big predators away from the pipeline. Wolf tracks are hard to find out here, as is bear sign. Moose tracks and encounters are plentiful, and we've seen several caribou. Hares and songbirds may be attracted to the shrubs and grasses along the pipeline. Why is the pipe so far from the road here? I don't know. Look-
ing at the map, it seems pipeline designers used about 10 miles less of the four-foot diameter, half-inch steel pipe than if they had followed the Richardson Highway over the same distance. That material savings was probably trivial in a project of this size, but the decision has made these gurgling creeks and ancient black spruce part of the quietest landscape so far along the 800-mile route. Since the late 1970s, the University of Alaska Fairbanks' Geophysical Institute has provided this column free in cooperation with the UAF research community. Ned Rozell is a science writer for the Geophysical Institute. This summer, he is hiking the path of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline from Valdez to Prudhoe Bay. He also did the trip 20 years ago.
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W.S. Merwin, a poet laureate and Pulitzer Prize winner, has lived in Hawaii for the last four decades. The first stanzas of his 1967 poem, “For a Coming Extinction,” read: Gray whale Now that we are sending you to The End That great god Tell him That we who follow you invented forgiveness And forgive nothing I write as though you could understand And I could say it One must always pretend something Among the dying When you have left the seas nodding on their stalks Empty of you Tell him that we were made On another day The bewilderment will diminish like an echo Winding along your inner mountains Unheard by us And find its way out Leaving behind it the future
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Pritchardia Hillebrandii in W.S. Merwin’s palm forest Dead And ours Merwin came to Hawaii in 1976, and eventually settled on Maui. Around his seaside home, he has nurtured a palm forest on eighteen acres of land previously denuded by a pineapple farm. According to the Merwin Conservancy, his restored palm forest, which is on the lower slopes of Haleakala volcano, is home to 400 species of palm, 125 of the 181 known genera. Of the relationship between the land and his work, Merwin said, “In gardening, as my wife and I go about it here, what are called concerns - for ecology and the environment, for example - merge inevitably with work done every day, within sight of the house, with our own hands, and the concerns remain intimate and familiar rather than far away. They do not have to be thought about, they are at home in the mind. I have never lived anywhere that was more true.” In 2010, Merwin formed the non-profit Merwin Conservancy to continue his conservation work in the palm forest. In an article he wrote about formation of the organization (published in the Kenyon Review), Merwin described his journey to that particular location on Maui, the construction of a home, and the prolonged process of restoring a forest, starting with regeneration of the wasted soil. But before living on the coast, Merwin first rented a rough shack nearby. Here’s how he described it: “The roof was made of corrugated metal and must have been the first one the builders had ever laid, because they had set all the nails in the valleys of the already-rusted metal sheets so that when it rained, water flowed in through all the nail holes.” Merwin’s “A Birthday” is one of the poems in Opening the Hand, which was published in 1983. Its opening lines are:
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alterations of Hawaiian ecosystems was so profound that it likely had impacts on their own mobility and trade: Sometime around the 13th century, Hawaiians stopped travelling to and from their former home in Polynesia. Though scientists are unsure of the cause, possible explanations are that deforestation eliminated all trees large enough to construct the canoe catamarans necessary for the voyage. An alternate explanation is that bird species that previously migrated back and forth, marking the multi-thousandmile route for human travellers, had gone extinct, making navigation to and from Hawaii infeasible. Despite being effectively marooned there, Polynesians/Hawaiians prospered on the islands, growing to a population of between 400,000 and 1.5 million people by the time of Cook’s arrival. By that point, compared to Cook at least, they were Native Hawaiians. Thus, Europeans did not find a wilderness so much as a series of cultivated islands with patches of generally higher elevation wilderness. Cook was amazed that no trees were left within four or file miles of shore. Following Western contact, modern agriculture and an acceleration in the rate of introduced species put additional stress on native species. The island of Lanai, for example, which was heavily cultivated as a pineapple plantation following theft of the land from Hawaiians, lost all but two of its endemic bird species. Climate change has added to species stress, including by expanding the population of mosquitos that carry avian malaria.
mosquitoes. Volunteers dedicate their weekends and their vacations on these projects, putting up fences to keep out marauding pigs, or planting koa trees on Mauna Kea in the Hakalau Refuge. Forest Service and Park Service employees devote their careers to the cause. Forty-two species of birds on Hawaii are endangered, according to the Fish and Wildlife Service. A recently-introduced invasive fungus now afflicts the ohi’a tree, which along with the koa tree is a keystone species of this tropical forest. “Rapid Ohi’a Death” has wiped out approximately half of those trees on the Big Island. Yet Hawaiins, from poet laureates to public employees to volunteers, still toil to restore paradise. That humans make such commitments and sacrifices suggests they are essential, though we have trouble explaining why. It is an unambiguous act of love, “to keep wanting to give you what is already yours,” whether that which is already yours is a single glimpse of intact rainforest canopy or the flash of honeycreeper wings as it flits through the forest. The corals of Honolua Bay on west Maui rise in great symmetrical towers from the sea floor, countless generations of polyps turned to coral. They are unimaginable until you have seen them, with shapes, colors, and lifeforms that exist nowhere else on earth, in a more vibrant and hypnotizing display than human technology could ever simulate. Coral are necessary to or rather an inextricable part of the 500 species of native fish that subsist on and around them. And not just fish: Moray eels, sea turtles, anemones, sharks. This is a garden in a deified sense, creation in which that term demands to be capitalized. We are the last generation that will swim in it, that will remember it firsthand. Memory is recorded in coral, and glaciers, and lava flows intruding into the ocean that slowly are colonized with rainforest. It is memorialized in words. Merwin wrote that “bewilderment will diminish like an echo, unheard by us.” For our children, Honolua Bay will still exist in the sense that azure water will lap its shores. Hawaii will have some sort of trees, certainly weeds from distant continents, but the survival of ohi’a and koa are far less certain. Without radical action to address climate change, the corals beneath Honolua Bay will be a bleached graveyard. With their food sources gone, Maui’s coral fish species will not likely survive. Their palette--neon orange and yellows of the Kikakapu, trailing dorsal fin and imperious snout of the Kihikihi, nightred body and coal-black eye of the U’u--are so improbable, extravagant, otherworldly, that they will not be possible to imagine. The pictures, letters, names left behind will be anonymous. Only the kihikihi, the corals, the honeycreeper, the ohi’a themselves can convey the depth and mystery of a sentient land and seascape that we push ever closer to extinction.
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McDonald. I wondered what some of our new breweries that haven’t opened yet think of the concept. “Are you kidding? Of course I’m installing a crowler machine when I open,” says Alex MacGillivray of Baleen Brewing Company in Ketchikan. “Who wants to take a glass growler out on a boat? They’re on my menu. You can pack them out, take them fishing and they’re disposable. They don’t come back to my brewery like a growler and I don’t have to wash them,” he says of his plans to offer crowlers when his brewery opens early this summer. “Crowlers are a natural fit for craft beer down here on the Kenai Peninsula,” says the area’s beer writer, Bill Howell. “We do a lot of fishing, so being able to take a craft beer on your boat in an unbreakable container is a big plus,” he says. “We get plenty of tourists, especially from the cruise ship docks in Seward. Being able to offer them a light-weight, tightly sealed container to take home beer with more shelf life than a growler is a smart move.” As a consumer, the brewery’s business model doesn’t matter to you, but if crowlers are offered, get one and see if you don’t feel the same power and excitement I do. I just can’t pass one up.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 during the day, and which was great fun for patrons kicking up their heels in the evenings until D ale’s insurance company put the kibosh on it. Ever notice that insurance companies are no fun? They also put the kibosh on the once-flourishing hotair balloon industry that festooned the sky above Anchorage with colorfully decorated orbs, the magnificent Chugach Range framing the background. As far as I know there hadn’t been a single loss. Maybe I’m delusional, but doesn’t that look like a business opportunity for insurance companies instead of only a liability? D ale was an excellent operator and was married to a beautiful woman, but he had a monumental drinking problem, like a lot of operators of the era. He would regularly go to sleep with his head on the bar-top during business hours and had the uncanny ability to somehow or other remain aware of what was going on around him, lifting his head to rejoin a conversation or to give an order to an employee out of the middle of what appeared to be a coma. One afternoon a lady, upset about something or other, walked down the bar stepping over D ale—sprawled out on the floor in the middle of the aisle— and demanded to talk to the owner. The bartender said, “You just stepped over him, lady.” Our group that afternoon at the Chef’s Inn was Terry Pfleiger (9-101943 to 1-2-2016), an agent at Jack White Company, Chris Gratrix (1945? to 5-19-2012), a commercial building contractor, Norman Rokeberg, then a leasing agent at Jack White Company, probably Buster Newton, a real estate
developer, and yours truly. There might have been one or two others I can’t remember. I’ve already admitted we’d been drinking. Chris Gratrix was a successful building contractor and beneath his gruff exterior pumped a kindly heart, but in junior high and high school he had been what could be called a “problem child.” My dad, a coach at Central Junior High, having grown up on the rough streets of Pittsburgh, always gravitated toward kids like Chris, and they toward him. Chris remained friends with my dad until my dad’s death and would pay his respects by visiting our home on occasion. Chris was boisterous and tended to brag about his accomplishments. He had been gasconading for a good while at the Chef’s Inn that day, and receiving a fair amount of ridicule because of it, when Terry Pfleiger finally said, “Chris, I’ve figured out how to make a fortune.” Chris, in his cups and unsuspecting, took the bait. “Yeah? How’s that? “I’m going to buy you for what you’re worth and sell you for what you think you’re worth.”
Well, that brought a lot of laughs from people around the table, but Chris was not one of the sources. He was a big, tough guy. And he was very pissed off. He stood up, grabbed the table around which we all sat and dumped it on end—all our drinks and glasses crashing to the floor. Then he headed straight for Terry, chairs and stools flying in every direction. I leaped to my feet, managing to get myself between Chris and Terry in an attempt to stop Chris’s advance, which would have culminated in a D avid-and-Goliath mismatch. Chris was coming on like a bull with a full head of steam when we met and suddenly both lost our balance, falling into the wall with the full impact of both of us on my right shoulder. That incident was roughly thirty years ago and I still can rarely go to sleep on my right side. I also suffer from restricted movement, chronic pain and visible atrophy to boot. No good deed goes unpunished. Chris departed the havoc of the bar spewing a stream of curses and threats, piled into his brand new orange Corvette, threw it into reverse, stomped
on the gas pedal and roared backward—while we all watched—smack into a big, unforgiving metal light pole in the club’s front parking lot. Then he swung the mangled car around and roared off down Northern Lights Boulevard, steaming black tire marks and smoke in his rearview mirror. The drinking probably proceeded once the mess had been cleaned up, as did the rampant real estate speculation until the mid-1980s oil glut and subsequent economic crash. Saudi Arabia’s oil minister, Shiek Yamani, in an effort to chasten wayward members of the OPEC cartel, opened the spigots in the desert kingdom and flooded the world market with black goo. The oil patch everywhere and Alaska’s almost totally oil-dependent economy were hit by a tsunami and few were left standing in its aftermath. From Yamani’s figurative opening of the Saudi oil spigot in the fall of 1985 to Joseph Hazelwood’s literal ramming of the Exxon Valdez into Bligh Reef at 12:04 am on March 24, 1989, the only guy operating profitably in Anchorage was most likely the one that owned the U-Haul franchise. Ironically, Hazelwood’s colossal ineptitude created such a mess that Exxon’s efforts to clean it up and avoid further liability saved the Alaskan economy. I was crossing the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco from Marin County sometime after the incident. The attendant had noticed my Alaska plates and said, “Hi there. If you can tell me who the captain and first mate of the Exxon Valdez was I’ll let you pass for free.” I could think of Hazelwood, but not the other guy.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 22 ARTS, OUTDOORS, ENTERTAINMENT, CULTURE
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND IF YOU: 1) GOT NO MONEY ANCHORAGE PRIDEFESTIVAL
Towne Square, Saturday, Free Love is free, and therefore so is PrideFest 2017. Enjoy two live stages, over 130 vendors and much more while embracing the rainbow of color and love that this beautiful city hosts. Noon to 4 p.m. (336 E. 5th Ave.)
2) GOT NO FRIENDS
ALASKA QUIDDITCH DAY
Anchorage Public Library, Saturday, Free Because let’s be honest, if you have no friends, this is probably exactly the crew you should be teaming up with. Equipment is provided, and there is no experience necessary. (3600 Denali St.)
3) GOT KIDS
SHREK THE MUSICAL JR. – PREVIEW NIGHT
Alaska Fine Arts Academy, Saturday, Pay what you can Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning Dreamworks Animation film and Broadway musical. This irreverently fun show has a powerful message for the whole family. 7 to 9 p.m. (12349 Old Glenn Hwy., Ste. 200, Eagle River)
4) GOT A HOT DATE
THE GET UP GET DOWN (21+)
Anchorage Community Works, Friday, $10 Dance the night away in the Solstice sun. Everyone is invited to a post-Solstice music and art party hosted by Bryce Nicolasa Fredrick. Pull out your strangest and stylishest of summer outfits to pair with masks made by your friendly local artists and then dance to a lineup of Alaskan underground music goodness. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (349 E. Ship Creek Ave.) MORE ON PAGE 2
EARLY MORNING BIRD WALKS—Develop and fine-tune your birding skills and witness the progression of songbird migration through the Campbell Tract this spring. Join BLM staff and Anchorage Audubon Society members for a series of early morning outdoor bird walks in May. Please dress appropriately for the weather and for walking on uneven terrain. Hot cocoa and coffee will be available at the Science Center afterwards. Free, 6:30 a.m. (BLM Campbell Creek Science Center, 5600 Science Center Dr.) 10-MOVEMENT TAICHI/THUR— LaoShih Holly starts this class with simple Qigong warm-ups done either standing or seated. Wear Loose fitting, layered clothing to adjust for body temperature changes. Free, 7 a.m. (Jade Lady Meditation, 508 W. 2nd Ave., Ste. 103) SUMMER HIKING - CHESTER CREEK TRAIL—Hosted by Anchorage with Kids, this weekly hike will be led by the kiddos and different each week. Meet at the parking lot adjacent to the playground at Westchester Lagoon. Free, 10 a.m. to noon. (Westchester Lagoon, 1824 W. 15th Ave.) PRESCHOOL STORY TIME—A half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Free, 11 to 11:30 a.m. (Loussac Library, 3600 Denali St.) GUIDED TOURS OF THE OSCAR ANDERSON HOUSE—Step back in time with a 45-minute guided tour of Anchorage's only
house museum, built in 1915 and restored to show visitors a glimpse into daily life in early Anchorage. Tours are on a walk-in basis, except tours on Fridays, which require 24-hour advance reservations by phone or e-mail. Noon to 4 p.m. daily except Mondays through August. Free, noon to 4 p.m. (Oscar Anderson House Museum, 420 M St.) LUNCH HOUR YOGA—A 55-minute yoga practice; a perfect choice for your busy day. Step onto the mat, let go and reconnect. Focusing on hips, core and shoulders. Drop in price is $14 or brand new members can purchase an eight-class pass for $49, expires one month after purchase. 12:15 to 1:10 p.m., weekly. (Namaste North Yoga Studio, 508 W. 2nd Ave.) FREE DANCE CLASSES—Pulse Dance Co. is excited to host intro/open level dance classes for the community every Thursday in June. Check their website for details on each class. Free, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (Pulse Dance Co., 2422 E. Tudor Rd.) MIDNIGHT SUN BREWING COMPANY BREWERY TOUR—Get an insider's look at how MSBC brews its bold craft beer. And yes, you can have some drinks as well. Must be 21+ or accompanied by parent/guardian. Free, 6 p.m., weekly. (Midnight Sun Brewing Company, 8111 Dimond Hook Dr.) DUNGEONS & DRAGONS THURSDAY—Join Bosco’s for their weekly D&D campaign. Play out one epic encounter at a time. Each session only takes 1 - 2 hours to play, so it’s easy to fit your game in after school or work. And each week there’s a new and exciting challenge. Jump in anytime. As you defeat enemies, solve puzzles, finish quests and perform heroic deeds you’ll earn renown points that you can use to get exclusive rewards. All you need is dice. Free, 6 p.m., weekly. (Bosco's, 2301 Spenard Rd.)
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 TAI CHI BASICS—Regardless of your skill level, coming back to the basics is like coming home. You will connect philosophy and breath as you develop balance and control. This class with reduce concerns before starting a regular Tai Chi class. Free, 6 p.m., weekly. (Jade Lady Meditation, 508 W. 2nd Ave., Ste. 103)
5) GOT GUESTS IN FROM OUT OF TOWN
WEEKLY FLOWER TOURS HOSTED BY ANCHORAGE PARKS & RECREATION
Anchorage Towne Square, Free, Mondays This weekly walk through town square is the perfect opportunity to show your aunt Betty why you left that big bustling city of hers to chase your wild dreams in Alaska. With so much sunlight that Mother Nature pours on us every summer, these flowers and our souls are reaping all the benefits. Enjoy a stroll through the park with your guest as you hear about all of the beautiful landscape of the park. 11 a.m. to noon weekly. (560 W. 5th Ave.)
DISTILLERY TOUR—Visit the Anchorage Distillery and see how vodka, gin and moonshine are crafted with local grains and ingredients. Can't make a Thursday? Private tours available just call 561-2100. Free, 6 p.m., weekly. (Anchorage Distillery, 6310 A St.)
6) GOT CASH BURNING A HOLE IN YOUR POCKET
ALASKA OUTDOORS WEEKLY EVENING HIKE; ARCTIC VALLEY—The Alaska Outdoors hosts easy to moderate social hikes every Monday and Thursday, all year, throughout Anchorage. Monday’s hike is designed for hiking beginners and families with children, on established wide and mostly flat trail about 3.5 - 4.5 miles in 1.5 hours. Thursday’s hike is designed for moderate hikers. Free, 6:30 p.m. (Arctic Valley, Ski Bowl Rd.)
MULDOON FARMERS MARKET OPENS
Begich Middle School, Saturday, As much as you want Check out the opening weekend of the Muldoon Farmers Market and splurge on fresh and organic produce from across the area. There’s also live music every week and the chance to win door prizesif you buy a ticket. 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (7440 Creekside Center Dr.)
FUSION BELLY DANCE WITH NICOLE YVONNE—Depending on the mix of students this class provides beginning moves for those just starting out, and combinations, choreography and improv for those ready for more adventure. Dress comfortably and bring water. Free, 7 p.m., weekly. (Jade Lady Meditation, 508 W. 2nd Ave., Ste. 103)
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LIVE AFTER FIVE FEAT. PRETTY GRITTY & SMALL SOULS, 5:30 p.m. (Anchorage Towne Square, 6th Ave. and E St.)
ALASKA SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES
LIVE MUSIC, 6:30 p.m. (Organic Oasis, 2610 Spenard Rd.)
Palmer, Saturday, $5 - $20 Bust out your kilts and head to the valley for a weekend of bagpipes, Highland games and Scottish culture. This annual event is perfect for the whole family, so bring the kids and enjoy a day at the fairgrounds embracing and a unique cultural experience. Tickets and more info at alaskascottish.org. (State Fairgrounds, Palmer)
PARLOR IN THE ROUND, 7 p.m. (TapRoot, 3300 Spenard Rd.) IRISH MUSIC, 7:30 p.m. (McGinley’s Pub, 645 G St., Ste. 101) OPEN MIC WITH CONWAY SEAVEY, 7:30 p.m. (Aviator Hotel, 239 W. 4th Ave.)
STAND-UP COMEDY, 8:30 p.m. (Brown Bag Sandwich Co., 535 W. 3rd Ave.) SATURDAY CINDERS, 9 p.m. (Avenue Bar, 338 W. 4th Ave.) HICKOIDS, 9 p.m. (Koot’s, 2435 Spenard Rd.) LIVE KARAOKE THURSDAYS, 9 p.m. (Van’s Drive Bar, 1027 E. 5th Ave.) THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE., 9 p.m. (Williwaw, 609 F St.) DJ JAMES, 9:30 p.m. (Humpy’s Great Alaskan Ale House, 610 W. 6th Ave.) DJ MARK, 10 p.m. (Gaslight Lounge, 721 W. 4th Ave.)
FRIDAY, JUNE 23 ARTS, OUTDOORS, ENTERTAINMENT, CULTURE KIDS YOGA—Yoga for little people is an active and fun way to promote the physical, emotional and social development of children. Kids will learn the basics of yoga, through creative poses, storytelling, songs, games, breathing exercises and other fun and energizing activities. Drop-In: $12/ class or 10 classes for $100, 11 a.m. (Open Space Alaska, 630 E. 57th Pl.) BOOKS AND BLOCKS—Join in for stories, songs and construction fun with blocks, gears and other building materials. Ages 5 & under with their families. Free, 11 a.m. (Muldoon Library, 1251 Muldoon Rd., #158) LITTLE EXPLORERS—Join on Fridays for a short walk to explore nature at the pace of a preschooler. Bring a snack or lunch to eat with new friends after the walk. No registration is needed; sign in at the front desk 10 minutes prior. Free, 11 a.m. (Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Rd.) WATER AEROBICS CLASS—Community water aerobics class in a newly-renovated saltwater pool. Great exercise that's kind to your joints, great teachers and a fun atmosphere. $4.50 - $5, noon to 1 p.m., weekly. (APU Moseley Sports Center, University Dr.)
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ou do the best you can with what you've got. That's all you can do." Those are words my father has told me time and time again. It’s hard to be a human being. It's no easier when you’re responsible for the well being of others. Often in Hip Hop, as well as other aspects in life, we cross paths from time to time with a sense of entitlement. People often feel their talent should be more than enough to get them through the door of merit. The truth is, though, like anything else in life, time and effort are a requirement. The sacrifices some individuals make for their music aren’t to be taken lightly. Being that Father’s Day was just last weekend, I decided to catch up with some hip hop fathers in the community. We have AK Redd of Fairbanks, Anchorage’s Tayy Tarantino of Bad Agenda, and MadTak's Madd Angler. How do you balance being a father and a pursuing musician? AK Redd: I've already raised two sons one is now in college, the other is graduating next year. I'm pretty proud of that accomplishment in itself. But now I also have a baby daughter that's a year and a half. So the cycle of balance has started all over. But I'm fortunate that when I'm not on the road touring, I take care of the kids all day. I just take it as it comes and never put anything before the family.
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Do your kids listen to your music? AK Redd: Yes my children, and nieces and nephews have all heard and listen to my music. Madd Angler:They listen to my music but only my oldest son is at the age to appreciate it for the most part. Tayy Tarantino: Yeah he listens to it all the time and sometimes is even in the studio with me while I'm creating it Do you ever feel like the music takes away from your family? AKRedd: Definitely. I'm sitting in the airport as I'm writing this. Leaving on a monthlong tour across the West Coast. It's hard kissing your babies goodbye for any amount of time. Madd Angler: Luckily Im able to put a lot of work into my music after work while on the slope. I still feel like it takes away from my family time, but like I said with there support I'm able to keep pursuing the dream and hopefully one day make it a reality.
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Madd Angler: One, balancing my family and being and artist is the easy part because
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Do you think being a rapper might result in some sort of stigma surrounding your family? AK Redd: Not at all. Madd Angler: That’s never been a thought but I did toss a stack of CDs I just released at my son his first day of school at Clark and I told him if anybody messes with you, tell them to chill and toss ‘em a CD and make sure you tell them who it is. Maybe my stigma is thinking hip hop makes my family and I that much more cool when, in all reality, it could of set him up to get picked on the rest of his school career. Tayy Tarantino: No, my family does they own thing and people have different relationships with them so the music is really a direct reflection on my life and them, of course, when I choose to speak on them What’s the hardest part about being a
performer and a family man? AK Redd: Balancing your time. You have to work hard at anything in life to see any sort of success. Music is probably even harder than most professions. It consumes you, not only from the creative side of things. The business behind it is a nonstop job/hustle as well. Madd Angler: Having to commit to a performance even when the kids get sick and want me to stay home with them for comfort. I was taught by my mom as a young man to never burn bridges, so I don't cancel when I commit but there’s been times when I've had to cancel a few art nights due to lack of a vehicle. Every couple has their own agendas and a few times the fierce would need the whip on short notice. Traveling to different cities and states for music endeavors have proven to weigh a little more heavy on the heart simply because my 3 (days on) and 3 (days off) work schedule. When I travel for music it’s always on family time never work time. All of this wouldn't be possible without my better half and supportive kids. Tayy Tarantino: There's not enough time in a day or in life to make everyone happy so you are constantly juggling and trying to make everyone happy but it's impossible. So I just hope my family knows I love them and I do it all for them.
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am at Pleiades Gallery in New York City for my own solo show “Underpinnings, Truth is Found Beneath Surfaces.” Using strong colors, often clashing, I paint what is often overlooked: ropes on a dock; basement pipes; yes, hydrants. Presenting paintings to a Chelsea audience or putting my ego onto a wall is always daunting, but hopefully makes me a more sensitive art critic. I also took in two exhibitions in Manhattan--Robert Rauschenberg: Among Friends (thru September 17) and The Arcades: Contemporary Art and Walter Benjamin (thru August 6). They reflect changes in Western attitudes as well as indicating that art could turn away from storybook narratives as it reflected society’s problems and needed improvements. Can Walter Benjamin (1892-1940) and Robert Rauschenberg (1926-2008) help us understand Alaska Native art? Should Alaska Native artists look to artists who derived their oeuvre from the Western canon? Or should Alaska Natives only rely on their ancient cultures? Rauschenberg came of age in the post-World War II era of AbstractExpressionism when artists automatically slapped paint onto canvas. The creator’s thoughts and feelings were reflected in the work and audiences’ views were immaterial. Rauschen-
their own experiences. While some consider this a bad idea, it should be considered inevitable and healthy. After all, in the postmodern age seeking personal expression from what you are standing before is the norm. Rauschenberg also collaborated with choreographers and authors to make his social points just as Alaska Natives collaborated for survival, often sharing at their version of a shopping mall. Therefore, viewing artists like Rauschenberg further helps viewers understand contemporary Alaska Native art on multiple levels. Benjamin’s unfinished Arcades Project pointed out that the Parisian mall shopping had a cultural impact beyond shopping for needed goods or entertainment. Often collaborating with poets, his foresight into the power of commerce would prove accurate on into the age of e-commerce. Native artists have been collaborating while incorporating their lifestyles into subsistence which begat art long before artists like Rauschenberg pushed commerciality into art or philosophers like Benjamin saw the shopping culture belonging to aesthetics beyond Parisian malls. While Alaska Native art reflects a cultural heritage that is often hard for non-Natives to fully comprehend, the art of Rauschenberg becomes another tool, helping to further unlock meaning in Alaska Native art, just as do the readings of Benjamin.
berg broke away from the Formalist world of Pollock and de Kooning by creating ‘combines’. Combines meant attaching/gluing three dimensional, garden variety objects on to the painted canvas. The spectator no longer remained passive when dead birds and even a goat demanded visual and conceptual thinking. Before Rauschenberg there was Benjamin; he killed himself just before the Nazis were going to kill him. His essay, The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction (1936), is required reading in art schools. The piece references loss of aura or originality in an age of massproduced printing while questioning if ‘real’ meaning can remain when Xerox copies and multiple movie prints have replaced one-of-a-kind art and stage productions. Similarly, his unfinished Arcades Project referenced Paris’ early shopping malls as social places that were more than stores and stands to buy necessities. Arcades became venues for strolling while observing life or arenas for the flâneur to scrutinize society at its finest and worst. Long before Benjamin and Rauschenberg, Alaska Natives attached bird feathers, wood, shells and animal bones onto three dimensional, often utilitarian, art works. While there is spiritual meaning for Alaska Natives, viewers from other cultures coming to this art will naturally draw conclusions based on
Presently, many Alaska Native artists do combine their heritage with Western college art educations. Ancient Native artifacts which began as utility items such as containers and baskets morphed into what we consider today fine art. These blankets and baskets now have the advantage of Western verbal interpretations about line and
color. As long as there continues to be respect for Alaska Native art, adding ideas from Western culture can only make Native art stronger. Keep on sleuthing for Art. Jean Bundy aica-usa is a writer/ painter in Alaska. Email: 38144@ alaska.net
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here’s community theater, and then there’s commune theater. The latter is practically what the six kids, ages 10 to 13, participating in the Alaska Fine Arts Academy’s have been through in the last three weeks, meeting every day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for theater camp. The fruit of their efforts will be revealed Friday night with the debut of their two-night performance of Shrek the Musical Jr. at Eleanor Braendel Theater. “It’s different to say the least. I’m not used to acting camp from 9 to 4,” said Ashton Trevelyan, who, as the only boy in the camp finds himself in the title role of the sympathetic, neurotic ogre. “It’s been fun. Hopefully I’ve made some new friends I’ve met and we have a great crew and cast.” Director Addie Davis, a student at the University of Alaska Anchorage, is making her directorial debut at the AFAA with this show. She, along with theater veteran Ariel Eveland, stage manager for the Shrek production, said finding boys to participate is always tough, but when you do get them hooked, they tend to stay committed to the craft. The musical, based on the Dreamworks ‘Shrek’ films, isn’t the easiest to perform with such a lean cast. “One of the major challenges we have is only six kids and there are like 30 parts. Usually with this type of play you’d have a larger cast, but that’s the way things happen; we only had six kids and we made it work,” Davis said. “Quadruple casting and props have been an interesting obstacle. The kids have been so amazing with it. I’m so amazed they do every aspect of theater; they’re invested in the process.” Haylee Nuñez stars as the Princess Fiona, a role that comes with quite a bit of flexibility in interpretation for a role with its roots in animation. “I think she’s really wanting to be more like the other princesses,” said Nuñez, whose only other per-
formance with AFAA was as a wicked stepsister in Cinderella. “She wants everything to go the way all the stories go, but that doesn’t really happen.” The comic relief every romantic comedy needs is provided by Donkey, played by Molly Tushy. It’s one of just three speaking roles Tushy finds herself playing. “I’m just trying to be as funny as possible, loud and excited all the time,” Tushy said. “It’s hard, especially since we have really fast costume changes with only six of us and there’s a huge difference getting into each individual character.” The youngest of the 6, 10-year-old Isabella Dahl finds herself playing the role of Lord Farquaad, the villainous character trying to win the favor of Fiona only to fast track his own path to the throne. That’s just one of a handful of characters she plays; Sophia Baranoski plays the role of Gingy and Zoe Beiergrohslein is the storyteller. Davis said doing a musical with a small cast is especially challenging. “We made a majority of the props and getting the music down is a huge issue with so many songs and just six actors,” Davis said. “Usually when you have a larger cast, you can have people who are not as
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n 2009, Boogie Shoes came together in Anchorage as a dance band. The lead singer is Bekah Halat and she brings the fun and great energy to the group. Not only that, but is easy to look at on the stage. Rocking a Ramon’s tank top, retro jeans, as she sings and dances on stage with verve. Rob LeFebvre plays the guitar and delivers the male lead vocals. For some reason, he claims to be the more serious one of the group. LeFebvre brings the guitar tunes and does that seriously enough. He dons a bright red sports jacket—retro styling continued. On one flank of the stage is Elle Janecek playing keyboard, vocals, and her red kicks. Then there is Brian Fontaine on bass guitar along with Christa Mayfield on drums, and Fred Brosius rounds out the group with another keyboard. When asked how they met they explained, “Brian and I met through mutual friends in various bands,” LeFebvre said. “We were doing this modern rock thing. We got together and talked about how no one was playing disco! We were bored, and even now I think we are one of the only band playing disco tracks” Boogie Shoes’ is keen on playing fun tunes from the 70’s and 80’s. The music must be something that people can dance too and as important keep them on the floor having fun, they explained. Based in Anchorage they also travel to Eagle River, the Matanuska Valley, and the Kenai Peninsula. On Friday, June 9 at Humpy’s the band started the show with Queen’s classic, Another One Bites the Dust. That was followed with Bad Girls. So yeah, ‘toot toot and beep beep,’ the dance floor began filling up.
The smaller venues like Humpy’s are a vibe all their own. The band is tucked neatly on a small stage. Six band members and their 80’s sensibility fit keenly. There is even room for lights and Halat to move around. And she does so, nicely. I met with the band just before their first set. “I auditioned eight years ago, I answer a craigslist ad,” Halat described the introduction. “I had a disco outfit on and it was my favorite thing ever. As it turned out they have been like family ever since. Yeah, but it was a little sketchy, and it was in a garage.” While the venue at Humpy’s is smaller and sometimes competing with the food, beer, and filled with tables there was an area for dancing arranged. Some songs just need to be danced too and Boogie Shoes brought it. The band next played the Commodore’s funky song, Brick House.
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energy from days gone by but without the scratchy polyester. One of the things that the band talked about before the session was the complexities of disco era music. Hence, the need for two keyboard players. As musicians go, you need solid chops for teasing out the heart of the song. Bringing the fun takes some skill and after working together for about eight years they’ve continued to enjoy playing these fun-loving tunes. “We had the really cool opportunity to open for Purple Reign, a Prince Tribute Show at Atwood Concert Hall,” Halat shared when asked about their favorite experiences. “It was so amazing.” If you’d like to take a listen in the near future they play at Alice's Champagne Palace in Homer, Alaska on Friday, June 23. The band plays in Anchorage and travels together to have fun and play music that gets feet dancing. The friendship is clearly a part of the fun. "We have a great time connecting with people who love good music and want to dance," LeFebvre said. "There are plenty of bummer things in our lives; going out to dance shouldn't be one of them." Boogie Shoes will be at the Bow Bar in Kenai on Saturday, June 24 and then the next weekend for two nights at Main Street Pub in Kenai. Look for them to be back in Anchorage sometime soon over the summer.
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LAST FRONTIER THEATRE CONFERENCE CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY BY RON HOLMSTROM
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he silver anniversary of the Last Frontier Theatre Conference has just wrapped up its week-long run in Valdez and it was a landmark week in many ways. In 1992, I happened to stop into Cyrano’s Playhouse downtown to visit my friends Sandy and Jerry Harper. Sandy introduced me to Dr. Jo Ann McDowell who had just become the new president of Prince William Sound Community College in Valdez. Jody, as we came to know her as, was talking about holding a theatre conference in that small Alaska community. She spoke of bringing some of her friends up to help initiate the event. Names of some very impressive luminaries of the theater world were dropped: Playwrights Edward Albee, Arthur Miller and Landlord Wilson and legendary director Marshall W. Mason, for instance. I remember thinking that the idea seemed a bit far-fetched, but stranger things had happened. (Probably not much stranger, though.) Imagine my surprise when I arrived in Valdez the next summer to have a look at this new idea and the first person Jody introduced me to was her friend Edward Albee, co-founder, with Marshall W. Mason, of the conference. I learned to never doubt her again. What began as a small, three-day conference that August was soon to blossom into the world class theatrical event it became, and has now been thriving for a quarter of a century. Over the years, the LFTC has gone through many changes, growing to a once 10-day event and finally settling into a week-long program which attracts theatre professionals and hopefuls from around the world. McDowell, who had previously been associated with the William Inge Festival while president of Independence Community College in Kansas, has since moved on to create the Great Plains Theatre Conference, but her legacy remains intact in Alaska, now in the more than capable hands of Conference Coordinator Dawson Moore. Dawson and his seemingly indefatigable staff continue to make everything work, as if by
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Recipient of Jerry Harper Service Award the somewhat Morticia-like Sandy Harper with Ron Holmstrom magic. I can best describe the seven day morning-to-night activities as great grueling fun. During the metamorphosis, the premier function of the conference has become The Play Lab, created by the late Michael Warren Powell. The lab concentrates on new works by both budding and established playwrights. Hundreds of submissions are received each year, where those selected will be read for the public by actors and critiqued by panels of theatre professionals from around the world. A great many of these new works have gone on to be produced in theatres across the country. It is not unusual for the lab audience members to hear a future hit show read for the first time. This year’s fest was one of the best ever for many reasons, although sad, as well, as we lost some of our most supportive conference attend-
ees; Powell, Albee, William Hoffman and A.R. Gurney. In the spirit of “The Show Must Go On,” the many classes, workshops, evening performances and more continue to draw crowds of enthusiastic theatre people. In 2007, The Jerry Harper Service Award was created in honor of Alaska’s own theatre icon. Jerry and Sandy Harper founded Cyrano’s Playhouse in Anchorage and were huge contributors to the conference every year, producing, with Elizabeth Ware and David Edgecombe, many of Albee’s works for the main stage of the event. The Harper Award is presented yearly to one person in recognition of his or her contributions to the conference. This Silver Anniversary saw the award presented to Sandy at the final night Gala at the Valdez Civic Center, a fitting tribute to the woman who has become the unofficial “Godmother of Alaska Theatre.” Although McDowell, regrettably, was unable to attend this year, she sent along these words: “I can't say enough about what Sandy and Jerry did for the conference. They were the first people I went to when we started the conference in 1992 — they immediately said ‘yes, whatever you need.’ They did so much of Edward's work year after year- they always came through for me. I am grateful and I loved them, Liz & David too!” The Gala this year was produced by TBA Theatre Company. The theme was, oddly enough, “Zombie Jamboree.” Stay with me here for a minute; it wasn’t as weird as it might seem. Attendees were encouraged to dress as the ‘living-dead’ character of their choice or someone that might be found in the company of the Addams Family. TBA makeup artists were on hand to help those costume/makeup-deprived folks to achieve their look. After the initial reception at the center, the main ballroom doors were opened to reveal what can best described as The Nightclub of the Living Dead. The decor was decidedly spooky with a Live/Dead band on stage performing dance tunes amid the surrounding effigies of famous figures of your worst/best nightmares and a big screen running clips from famous horror films. The Master of Ceremonies was TBA’s Shane (Hellboy,) Mitchell, replete with a fantastic makeup job featuring almost too realistic devil horns.
During the Gala dinner, Ann Redding and David Haynes of Once a Year Theatre Company presented a moving video production honoring fallen comrades Edward Albee and Michael Warren Powell, including a poem for Albee by John McKay and read by Haynes. After dinner, I was pleased to escort, (with Hellboy Mitchell,) Mrs. Harper to the stage to hear glowing remarks about her provided by Mitchell, Moore, director Jayne Wenger, playwright Dick Reichman and yours truly. These remarks were the cause of some good giggles and even a few tears as we remembered her many contributions to the theatre community. Sandy Harper has served on the national board of the Last Frontier Theatre Conference, the board of the Anchorage Downtown Partnership, the board of the Rasmuson Foundation and as President of the Anchorage Cultural Council. Sandy’s accolades include the Contribution to Literacy award as the initiator of the Alaska Center for the Book; the YWCA Notable Woman of the Year; induction into the ATHENA Society; an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from UAA ; the Lorene Harrison Lifetime Achievement award ; and last year was inducted into the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame. Finally, Sandy gave quite a witty and touching acceptance speech and was presented with her much-deserved award. Even the monsters in our midst seemed to get just a wee bit weepy. Afterward, all of us theatre people from near and far bid each other goodnight and godspeed as we departed to our various homes across the world. The next morning, a brief brunch was provided at the college campus where this years conference was discussed and evaluated. The general consensus was that event had found it’s template for continuing years. In other words, it is working fine and in the old theatre expression, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Congratulations to all who have helped mold this annual event into the world-class event it now is. Special thanks to Dr. McDowell, Edward Albee and Marshall W. Mason for their early vision and to Dawson Moore for continuing this fine tradition. If you have never attended or would like to know more about the conference, go to the website at theatreconference.org June 22 - June 28, 2017
UAA ENGINEERS DELIVER ASTEROID ANCHOR TO NASA
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niversity of Alaska Anchorage students recently traveled to Johnson Space Center in Houston, where NASA tasked them with developing the next stage of space exploration. The Micro-g Neutral Buoyancy Experiment Design Team Challenge– known within acronym-happy NASA as Micro-G NExT – annually invites engineering students to tackle a current space design issue. This year, NASA challenged undergraduates to design an anchoring system that could tether a spacecraft to an asteroid. For guidance, teams could look to the high-profile faults of the Rosetta probe in 2014. After a decade of transit, the European Space Agency’s craft reached its destination comet, but its harpoon-style anchoring system failed to deploy. Instead, its lander bounced across the comet’s surface as the European team watched powerlessly from mission control. It was the first successful landing on an asteroid, but it wasn’t clean or pretty. The engineering students who competed at Micro-g NExT hoped for a different outcome. After submitting an initial design proposal in early October, 29 teams – including UAA’s Steven Ahern and Udayan Dutta – flew to Houston to test their prototypes with trained NASA staff. Over the course of the school year, Ahern and Dutta refined their complex initial model, dropping features like a compressed air system and two-part epoxy binding system. “It got pretty complex,” Ahern said with a laugh. “The more we worked through these designs we realized A) we don’t have enough time to complete everything and B) we don’t want our prototype to fail when it gets there.” So the UAA team focused on simplicity. “Less mechanisms, we thought, would equal better success,” Ahern said. “We just engineered all the way down to bare bones, as well as we could,” Dutta added. “In space, you don’t really have a lot of redundancies if you fail, so we wanted to make it as simple as possible.” Anchors matter in microgravity, especially on a swiftly spinning asteroid where centripetal force can rip a lander off the surface. NASA required teams design an anchor that could resist 15 pounds of upward pull. Likewise, completed prototypes had to meet specified height and weight limits, as every bit of excess makes liftoff from Earth more difficult. With help from fellow mechanical engineering graduate Nick Hazelton, Ahern and Dutta designed six iterations of their anchor, fabricating the last three in UAA’s machine shop. Both the Alaska Space Grant, based at UAF, and the UAA College of Engineering supported the project. The team’s finished product is a thin, lightweight aluminum augur, so simple it only requires two fingers to turn. But its size belies its sturdiness. “You could stand on this and pull on it and nothing’s going to happen,” Ahern said. To test their device, the duo assembled an improvised lab in the engineering department’s student workshop. NASA holds the Micro-g NExT event in the simulated weightlessness of its 6.2-million-gallon Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL), a
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NASA Micro-G NExT Neutral Buoyancy Experiment Design Team Challenge massive indoor pool filled with submerged spacecraft replicas. Ahern and Dutta, though, devised a humble alternative and simply filled a 55-gallon trashcan with sand and water. Their design, they say, responds to the “worst-case scenario:” a comet with a layer of loose soil and sandy grit. During their test runs, the aluminum augur’s helical blade easily burrowed into the test sand, and the device resisted plenty more than the 15 pounds of pull. After nearly a year of extracurricular engineering work, the UAA team flew to Houston to test its prototype alongside teams from engineering powerhouses like Cornell and Purdue. Their June 5-8 visit included tours, talks and internship advice. They were even on hand when Vice President Mike Pence announced the next training class of 12 astronaut candidates, including Anchorage’s Robb Kulin. Test day was a bright and early Tuesday morning. Ahern and Dutta handed their device to NASA divers, then headed to a control room to continue instructing over headsets. They were the first of the 29 teams in the water. In the NBL tank, divers twisted their augur halfway into a mix of regular sand—a more compact variety than what Ahern and Dutta had prepared for—and attempted to pull it loose, with a scale attached to measure outward force. The anchor didn’t budge. In fact, it maxed out the 50-pound scale. There was even enough time left to test the anchor on a rock/sand blend, and it had the same results. “We don’t actually know how much it can hold because it kept maxing out the scale,” Dutta said of the second test. “We were thrilled at that point.” After a year of design, and a successful test, Ahern and Dutta are now focused on what’s next after NExT. For Dutta, that’s a summer engineering internship at BP in Anchorage. He plans to graduate in December of next year, and credits the faculty and NASA sup-
port for “a great experience overall.” Ahern immediately left Houston for a NASA internship at Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, home of the world’s largest wind tunnel, which he credits to connections he made through Alaska Space Grant and UAA faculty. “I’m extremely thankful for all their help.”
Ahern hopes to work in aeromechanics after graduating this fall. Ideally, he’d like to stay in NASA’s orbit a little bit longer. After a successful run in the Micro-g tank, that’s definitely a down-to-earth possibility. J. Besl highlights alumni stories and campus events at UAA.
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veryone is nostalgic these days, or almost everyone, or more specifically generation X-ers and those a little older; and the nostalgia transcends borders and time zones. Sword Master (San Shao Ye De Jian, original title) by the 59-year-old screenwriter, director, and actor, Derek Yee, reaches into the heart of Wuxia, a fiction genre about martial arts, magic, and emergence of heroes from the popular segments of society, and usually set in ancient China, for inspiration. Unfortunately, what he is able to extract from the Wuxia fountain is nothing unique or inspiring. To add insult to injury, in 1977 Director, Chor Yuen, made a film called Death Duel based on “The Third Master’s Sword”, a novel by Gu Long and starring Derek Yee – talk about nostalgia, that almost 40 years later Yee himself remade the 1977 film into the 2016 Sword Master. However, that isn’t to say that Sword Master isn’t entertaining, it is, in the same way
that many Hollywood action films help pass the time and are aesthetically pleasing, but are more like empty calories for the mind. Sword Master is Wuxia-lite. Sword Master tells the story of two swordsmen whose paths are set to intercept in a final battle, as they are each other’s most worthy opponent. Lin Gengxin plays the taciturn and reining sword master or “Third Master” who goes by Ah Chi. Ah Chi abandoned his clan and position to sooth a life of remorse. His absence from his regal place in the world of sword and martial arts leaves a power vacuum that stirs the lesser clans vying for power. The Third Master is set on keeping his identity secret and his newfound pennilessness leads him to work in a brothel, cleaning and doing unsavory and lowly tasks. It is here that he meets Sweetie or Princess, played by Jiang Mengjie, a hooker with a heart of gold. Sweetie and Ah Chi develop feelings for one another and it all seems to be simple and moving forward until Ah Chi’s former fiancée comes knocking. Jiang Yiyan plays the fiancée, Mu-Yung Chiu-Ti. Chiu Ti is perhaps the most interesting character of the
bunch. Chiu Ti is a sword master in her own right who is fueled by the scorn of being abandoned once, twice, and a final third time. Meanwhile the story of the second swordsman, Yen Shisan played by Peter Ho, unfold in parallel. Ho delivers a candid portrayal of Yen Shisan through his ultimate quest to find his rival in order to dislodge himself of his second placement in the world of Swordsmanship once and for all. His only ambition in life to get out from under the shadow of the Third Master. Imagine his disappointment when he is led to believe that his ultimate and only opponent is dead. In dealing with the loss of direction, Yen Shisan retires to the country side to wait for death. It is among the unassuming country folk that Yen Shisan meets Ah Chi, and thus their paths intersect but in a roundabout way that allows for a deeper route to resolution. Sword Master has it all, a love triangle, jealousy, betrayal, noble sentiments, warring factions, etc., etc. More importantly, it has some amazing visuals and beautifully choreographed fight scenes. The film even uses women warriors on an equal footing with their
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Savage Love. By Dan Savage I am a 34-year-old straight woman. I’m monogamous and have an avoidant attachment style. I’ve been seeing a guy I really like. He’s just my type, the kind of person I’ve been looking for my whole life. Thing is, he’s in an open relationship with someone he’s been with for most of his adult life. He was sneaky—he didn’t reveal he was in an open relationship until the second date, but by then I was infatuated and felt like I wasn’t in control of my actions. So what I’ve learned is that poly couples often seek out others to create NRE or “new relationship energy,” which may help save their relationship in the
long run. I was deeply hurt to learn about NRE. What about the people who are dragged into a situation by some charmer in an attempt to breathe new life into a stale relationship? I feel like no one cares about the people on the side, the ones who might be perceived to be cheating with someone’s partner, as some sort of competitor, a hussy. How can I reconcile the fact that I’ve fallen for someone who sees me as a tool to be discarded once the excitement wears off? I know we all have a choice, but we also know what it’s like to be infatuated by someone who seems perfect. I feel like such a loser. Sobbing Here And Making Errors “One of life’s hardest lessons is this: Two people can be absolutely crazy in love with each other and still not be good partners,” said Franklin Veaux, coauthor of More Than Two: A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory (morethantwo.com). “If you’re monogamous and you meet someone you’re completely smitten with who isn’t, the best thing to do is acknowledge that you’re incompatible and go your separate ways. It hurts and it sucks, but there it is.” This perfect, sneaky guy who makes you feel like a loser and a hussy? He told you he was in an open relationship on your second date. You knew he wasn’t “your type” or “perfect” for you the second time you
laid eyes on him, SHAME, and you needed to go your separate ways at that point. And I’m not buying your excuse (“I was too infatuated!”). What if he had revealed that he was a recreational bed wetter? Or a serial killer? Or Jeffrey Lord? Or all of the above? Surely you would’ve dumped him then. Veaux advocates ethical polyamory—it’s right there in the title of his book—and he thinks this guy did you wrong by not disclosing his partner’s existence right away. “Making a nonmonogamous relationship work requires a commitment to communication, honesty, and transparency,” said Veaux. “Concealing the fact that you’re in a relationship is a big violation of all three, and no good will come of it.” I have a slightly different take. Straight women in open relationships have an easier time finding men willing to fuck and/or date them; their straight male counterparts have a much more difficult time. Stigma and double standards are at work here—she’s sexually adventurous; he’s a cheating bastard— and waiting to disclose the fact that you’re poly (or kinky or HIV-positive or a cammer) is a reaction to/work-around for that. It’s also a violation of poly best practices, like Veaux says, but the stigma is a violation, too. Waiting to disclose your partner, kink, HIV status, etc., can prompt the other person to
weigh their assumptions and prejudices about poly/kinky/ poz people against the living, breathing person they’ve come to know. Still, disclosure needs to come early—within a date or two, certainly before anyone gets fucked—so the other person can bail if poly/kinky/poz is a deal breaker. As for that new relationship energy stuff… “There are, in truth, polyamorous people who are NRE junkies,” said Veaux. “Men and women who chase new relationships in pursuit of that emotional fix. They’re not very common, but they do exist, and alas they tend to leave a lot of destruction in their wake.” But your assumptions about how NRE works are wrong, SHAME. Seeing your partner in the throes of NRE doesn’t bring the primary couple closer together; it often places a strain on the relationship. Opening up a relationship can certainly save it (if openness is a better fit for both partners), but NRE isn’t a log the primary couple tosses on the emotional/erotic fire. It’s something a poly person experiences with a new partner, not something a poly person enjoys with an established one. And there are lots of examples of long-term poly relationships out there—established triads, quads, quints—so your assumption about being discarded once NRE wears off is also off, SHAME. There are no guarantees, however. If this guy were single and looking for a monogamous relation-
ship, you could nevertheless discover you’re not right for each other and wind up being discarded or doing the discarding yourself. I’m going to give the final word to our guest expert… “Having an avoidant attachment style complicates things, because one of the things that can go along with avoidant attachment is idealizing partners who are inaccessible or unavailable,” said Veaux. “That can make it harder to let go. But if you’re radically incompatible with the person you love, letting go is likely your only healthy choice. Good luck!” I’m gay and married. My husband regularly messes around with this one guy who treats me like I’m a cuckold. He will send me a pic of my husband sucking his cock, for example, and a text message meant to degrade me. But I’m not a cuckold and I don’t find these messages sexy. My husband wants me to play along because it gets this guy off. Advice? Can’t Understand Cuckold Kink It depends, CUCK. If you’re upset by these messages—if they hurt your feelings, are damaging your sexual connection to your husband, are traumatizing—don’t play along. But if you find them silly—if they just make you roll your eyes—then play along. Respond positively/abjectly/ insincerely, then delete. Not to please the guy sending the messages (who you don’t owe anything), but to please your hus-
band (who’ll wind up owing you). I am a straight male grad student in my mid-20s. My girlfriend wants to have sex with another girl in our class. Neither of us have had a threesome before, but both of us are game. Unfortunately, I am not attracted to this girl. When we started dating, my girlfriend told me that she is sexually attracted to women. We agreed to be monogamous except that she could have sex with other women as part of a threesome with me. She is not hell-bent on having sex with our classmate, but she would like to and says it’s up to me. I don’t want her to suppress her same-sex tendencies, but I am jealous at the thought of her having sex with someone else while I am not participating. What should I do? Feeling Out Moments Orgasmic You should take yes for an answer, FOMO—or take your girlfriend’s willingness to say no to this opportunity for an answer. She’s into this woman but willing to pass on her because you aren’t. There are billions of other women on the planet—some in your immediate vicinity—so you two have lots of other options. Unless you find a reason to object to every woman your girlfriend finds attractive, you aren’t guilty of suppressing her samesex tendencies. On the Lovecast, Michael Hobbes on gay, middle-aged dating: savagelovecast.com.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): This is a perfect moment to create a new tradition, Aries. You intuitively know how to turn one of your recent breakthroughs into a good habit that will provide continuity and stability for a long time to come. You can make a permanent upgrade in your life by capitalizing on an accidental discovery you made during a spontaneous episode. It's time, in other words, to convert the temporary assistance you received into a long-term asset. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Physicist Freeman Dyson told *Wired* magazine how crucial it is to learn from failures. As an example, he described the invention of the bicycle. "There were thousands of weird models built and tried before they found the one that really worked," he said. I hope you will keep that in mind, Taurus. It's the SuccessThrough-Failure Phase of your astrological cycle. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you should lease a chauffeured stretch limousine with nine TVs and a hot tub inside. You'd also be smart to accessorize your smooth ride with a $5,000-bottle of Château Le Pin Pomerol Red Bordeaux wine and servings of the Golden Opulence Sundae, which features a topping of 24-karat edible gold and sprinkles of Amedei Porcelana,
the most expensive chocolate in the world. If none of that is possible, do the next best thing, which is to mastermind a longterm plan to bring more money into your life. CANCER (June 21-July 22): When Leos rise above their habit selves and seize the authority to be rigorously authentic, I refer to them as Sun Queens or Sun Kings. When you Cancerians do the same, I call you Moon Queens or Moon Kings. In the coming weeks, I suspect that many of you will make big strides towards earning this title. Why? Because you're on the verge of claiming more of the "soft power," the potent sensitivity, that enables you to feel at home no matter what you're doing or where you are on this planet. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may not realize it, but you now have a remarkable power to perform magic tricks. I'm referring to practical wizardry that will enable you to make relatively efficient transformations in your daily life. Here are some of the possibilities: wiggling out of a tight spot without offending anyone; conjuring up a new opportunity for yourself out of thin air; doing well on a test even though you don't feel prepared for it; converting a seemingly tough twist of fate into a fertile date with destiny. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Feminist pioneer and author
Gloria Steinem said, "Writing is the only thing that, when I do it, I don't feel I should be doing something else." Is there such an activity for you, Virgo? If not, now is a favorable time to identify what it is. And if there is indeed such a passionate pursuit, you should do it as much as possible in the coming weeks. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): One of the 21st century's most entertaining archaeological events was the discovery of King Richard III's bones. It wasn't an archaeologist who tracked down his remains, but a screenwriter named Philippa Langley. She did extensive historical research, narrowing down the possibilities to a car park in Leicester. As she wandered around there, she got a psychic impression at one point that she was walking directly over Richard's grave. I suspect your near future will have resemblances to her adventure. You'll have success in a mode that's not your official area of expertise. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The tides of destiny are no longer just whispering their message for you. They are shouting. And what they are shouting is that your brave quest must begin soon. There can be no further excuses for postponement. What's that you say? You don't have the luxury of embarking on CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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welve games into the season the defending champion Mat-Su Miners have established themselves as beastly, with the Anchorage Bucs slowly gaining ground, the Eagle River-Chugiak Chinooks and Glacier Pilots treading water, and the Peninsula Oilers drifting. But while the Miners have jumped out to a 9-3 record in the second week of the season, it's the Pilots who have thus far shown the most dominant single-player performance. In a league with the baseballiest names, like Hunter Warning, Luke Coffey, and Kyle Lucke – I'll even raise you a Jack Bauer and a Chris Matthews for comedic value because why not? – I would venture to say that the least likeliest basebally-sounding guy is the one to watch. Meet Jacques Pucheu, a 20-year-old Gulfport, Mississippi southpaw wearing the Dodger-esque blue in Anchorage. His name may hearken thoughts of a cheese-eating, winedrinking, Pokemon character, but he's got stuff. Really good stuff. I learned that very quickly, having never heard of him, earlier this month during an absolute drubbing of their hometown rivals, the Bucs. The box score doesn't tell the story. After a scoreless top half of the first inning, Pucheu enjoyed a break in the dugout while his offense put nine runs on the board. Bucs pitcher and University of Northern Colorado junior Justin CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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SECOND CHANCE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 “ It shattered the knuckle above and below,” Sharpley said as he pointed to the taped finger. “ It was a really bad break.” The injury forced him to miss the entire 2017 college season. Sharpley said he was cleared to play about two weeks before the first week of the ABL season. All of the time on the sideline left Sharpley eager to get back onto the diamond. “ I’m very hungry,” Sharpley said. “ I’m glad to be back. Glad to get some swings, get some live action. Really prove I’m meant to be here, be at (USC).” Sharpley said before leaving Palmer last summer, he expressed his desire to come back. When he got home, Sharpley said he was thrilled to receive an invitation to return to the team. “ There was a letter in the mail about week after I got home. It was a renewal contract,” Sharpley said. “ I said I wanted to come back, and that letter was waiting for me when I got home.”
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from mangled up hands. Z ack has his war wounds.” Overall, Taylor said Sharpley brings a lot to the position. “ Z ack is a good all-around catcher,” Taylor said. “ He’s a good receiver. He blocks really well. Guys like throwing to him. He’s got great energy.” Sharpley played in 11 games last summer for the Miners, and hit .286. He helped solidify things behind the plate, before he was forced to miss the remainder of the season due to injury. Despite missing the final week and the postseason, Taylor said Sharpley made a big impact for the Miners, the 2016 ABL champions. “ There is no way we win the 2016 championship without Z ack,” Taylor said. Even though he was home in California, Sharpley said he played close attention to Mat-Su’s run to the title. “ I followed every game,” Sharpley said. “ It was exciting. It was exciting to get a ring. It was exciting to be a part of that team. I wish I could have been there.”
PUCHEU CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Mulvaney threw a concerted effort of fastballs – none of which fooled Pilots hitters. Anchorage's own Tommy Koloski would give up another three runs over three innings in relief before Georgia Tech sophomore Micah Carpenter settled things down with four strong and scoreless innings. Behind the offensive onslaught, Pucheu actually had more than a fastball. He offered a slider, curve, and changeup with dominant command of each. He was pitching at a different level than his opponents and, despite being a Bucs fan, it was a lot of fun to watch. Pucheu was a high school phenomenon as a pitcher, outfielder, and first baseman, leading the West Harrison High School Hurricanes (the school doubles as a FEMA-approved storm shelter) to a championship title in 2015. He posted a 7-2 record with a 0.79 earned run average his senior year. That includes six complete games, while logging 106 strikeouts in 62.1 innings. Pucheu struck out more than half the batters he squared off against. That's the kind of year that would make Clayton Kershaw blush (or, if we're talking postseason, Madison Bumgarner would be a more adequate name to throw around).
ASTROLOGY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 a brave quest? You're too bogged down in the thousand and one details of managing the day-to-day hubbub? Well, in case you need reminding, the tides of destiny are not in the habit of making things convenient. And if you don't cooperate willingly, they will ultimately compel you to do so. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In my dream, I used the non-itchy wool of the queen's special Merino sheep to weave an enchanted blanket for you. I wanted this blanket to be a good luck charm you could use in your crusade to achieve deeper levels of romantic intimacy. In its tapestry I spun scenes depicting the most love-filled events from your past. It was beautiful and perfect. But after I finished it, I had second thoughts about giving it to you. Wasn't it a mistake to make it so flawless? To turn it into a better symbol and therefore a more dynamic talisman, I spilled wine on one corner of it and unraveled some threads in another corner. Now here's my interpretation: You're ready to regard messiness as an essential ingredient in your quest for deeper intimacy. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your word of power is "supplication" — the
Oh, and, in addition to the accolades accrued on the diamond, he was an allconference, all-state honoree as a high school quarterback. Dude can multitask. Pucheu backed up his high school career with an impressive freshman year in college pitching for the Austin Peay Governors in Clarksville, Tennessee. He struck out 34 batters over 35.1 innings, holding opponents to a measly .180 batting average. So, he already looks ready to overmatch the hitting prowess of the San Diego Padres. In Alaska, he's looking to improve last year's 3.82 ERA. In 5.2 innings, he's allowed just one earned run on five hits while striking out three. He has one win and one save, after coming in to close the curtain on the Bucs again on June 11. Batters have been narrowed to a .236 average thus far while Pucheu is perched on the mound. He needs to get his walks down – he's walked five already. But the stuff is there. The command is there. This kid could go places. And we get to watch. The Pilots look to bounce back with a five-game weekend series against the flagging Oilers in Kenai. After that, they face an uphill battle at home against the Miners. In Anchorage, the second place Bucs will be hosting the Chinooks and Miners over the weekend, looking to bite at the Miners' ankles. It should be some great baseball, so come down to the yard.
act of asking earnestly and humbly for what you want. When practiced correctly, "supplication" is indeed a sign of potency, not of weakness. It means you are totally united with your desire, feel no guilt or shyness about it, and intend to express it with liberated abandon. Supplication makes you supple, poised to be flexible as you do what's necessary to get the blessing you yearn for. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the coming weeks, your relationships with painkillers will be extra sweet and intense. I'm not talking about ibuprofen or acetaminophen or aspirin. My reference to painkillers is metaphorical. What I'm predicting is that you will have a knack for finding experiences that reduce your suffering. You'll have a sixth sense about where to go to get the most meaningful kinds of healing and relief. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don't wait around passively as you fantasize about becoming the "Chosen One" of some person or group or institution. Be your own Chosen One. And don't wander around aimlessly, biding your time in the hope of eventually being awarded some prize or boon by a prestigious source. Give yourself a prize or boon. Don't postpone your practical and proactive intentions until the mythical "perfect moment" arrives. Create your own perfect moment.
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