July 2019 - FISSUE #131 2019 MARKS 10 YEARS OF FREE & EASY SALT SPRING ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE
saltspring underground at Moby's Pub July 13th
Salt Spring Rotary’s
July Events Calendar
Dr. Ralph Miller
4th Annual Crabfest • 6
STUFF to DO on the ROCK • 9
Gaia and Elizabeth May • 10
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Scopes Brought to you by our own in-house astrologer who now goes by her numerologically correct name of “Ya Righta.”
^ Aries:
saltspringunderground In the north end, a screaming comes across the sky. It’s been that way for a year now, ever since Chris Arnett showed up at Adrian Mack’s house in summer 2018 with a guitar and a broom handle fashioned into an ad-hoc mic stand. “Here, play these songs," said Arnett, flapping a worn notebook at the puzzled drummer. So they did, with Chris doing the screaming. And thus begins the story of saltspringunderground, a band entirely dedicated to the discredited 20th century art form popularly known as rock and roll. Ditching Vancouver not too long after he kick started the city’s punk revolution with the Furies in ’77, it only took Arnett another thirty years to find a drummer on Salt Spring Island. Then again, some things are worth waiting for. Honed over his 20 years sitting behind Vancouver trash boogie colossus Rich Hope, Mack’s unshowy groove sat like a crisply folded bill inside Arnett’s DIY pocket.
Perhaps even more important: it was Mack who recruited Marta Jaciubek-McKeever into the band, another freshly landed veteran of Vancouver’s music scene with outfits like Fan Death and E.S.L. on her resume. Barefoot Thieves' bassist Josh Cook arrived next as the sole island-born member of the group and certainly the most solid, being the only one who could build a house from the ground up. Like any mongrel, the results are shaggy and adorable. Arnett’s enduring ear for melody is matched by Jaciubek-McKeever’s gift for bumping a song sideways with a keyboard hook or vicious squall of guitar. When they sing together it’s like the dirtypretty Hazelwood/Sinatra gambit applied to a sped-up Stereolab outtake. At other times, the band will lull the listener with a pillowy, starlit number like “Blue Diamond’s, before driving full speed into the wall with “City of Glass” or bearing down for 10 minutes of Crazy Horse crunch with “Brother 12”— a song SSU obstinately refuses to practice anywhere but onstage.
It’s as ridiculous, haphazard, and beautiful as anything else produced over here, underground or otherwise. See and hear it all at Moby’s Pub on Saturday, July 13.
d Libra:
You will find yourself enraged as you drive through Ganges this weekends and tourists roam mindlessly in front of your car. Your mantra will be “it’s just 2 months, it’s just 2 months”.
This horoscope was brought to you in association with sarcasm and irony.
e Scorpio:
_ Taurus:
The age you should be acting is written on the sole of your left shoe.
` Gemini:
f Sagittarius:
You’ve set your standards too high, it's time to lower them in order to find true love.
Are you sure you want to know your future?
a Cancer:
If you think it's my job to tell you good news, you're wrong pal. I’m just not that kinda psychic.
b Leo:
You made your bed, now lie in it. Fall asleep for a while. Spoon the pillows. Yes, that's it. Relax.
c virgo:
You must be cautious to ensure that you can make a quick getaway should unexpected and unpleasant events occur.
g Capricorn:
You should focus on all the positive things that have happened over the past few years. This will help you overcome the incredible setbacks which are coming in the next few weeks.
h Aquarius:
The light is coming close. The light is a little bit blinding though, so you might want to turn around when it gets to close. But don't turn around for too long or the light will be gone. We think it's a light... I've discussed it with a few other astrologers and it's either a light or a brick.
Wind directions can vary as much as the accuracy of these horoscopes, so don't panic just yet!
i Pisces:
Charity begins at home. So when you get home remember to give something to your loved one that is unexpected and rude.
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Health with Summer Outdoor Concert Series – July Shows The Salt Spring Arts Council, in partnership with the Tuesday Market, presents an exciting series of Outdoor Concerts in Centennial Park. Every second Tuesday, just after Salt Spring’s farmers’ market winds down, the park will fill with music by local and visiting acts. Concerts begin at 6pm with a local opener performing. Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner and enjoy great musical acts in the park. Leela Gilday performs July 2: If you’re from the North, Leela’s music is home. If you’ve never been, her music takes you there. Born and raised in the Northwest Territories – her family is from Délįne on the shore of Great Bear Lake – her songs are about the people and the land that created her. Leela has toured festivals and concert halls through every province and territory in Canada, as well as internationally. Throughout her 20-year career, she has received nominations and won many awards for her music, including a 2007 Juno award. Aerialists, performing July 16, meld their ferociously creative harmonic sensibilities and deep love for folk traditions into a post-rock coloured sound called prog-trad. The band features Scottish harpist Màiri Chaimbeul, and Canadian neo-folk innovators Adam Iredale-Gray (Fish & Bird) on guitar and Elise Boeur (Jenny Ritter) on fiddle, the group draws from the wells of Nordic and Gaelic music, adding expansive textures and meticulously sculpted arrangements to create captivating, genre-defying new music. The three members of West My Friend draw on a wealth of musical experience and classical training to blend guitar, mandolin, accordion, and harmonies that challenge the conventions of popular music. Drawing from folk, classical, jazz, and pop influences and forged in a sonically adventurous acoustic music scene on Canada’s west coast, they are proving to be a key part of a new generation of grassroots folk music. West My Friend perform as part of the Summer Outdoor Concert Series on July 30. Concert Details at www.ssartscouncil.com/events The Summer Outdoor Concert Series is sponsored by Country Grocer and supported by CreativeBC and the Province of British Columbia, as well as the Salt Spring Island Foundation.
Showcases on the Stage at Artcraft Artcraft's first July Showcase, re.an.i.mate, runs until July 25th. Barbra Edwards paintings and photographs are paired with Carol Dodd’s unique baskets, complimenting and framing Edwards’ work. In this collection, Edwards' photos act as the source material to influence choice of texture, form and colour in the work; flower photos are used more for their line and form in Edwards' paintings. On the stage July 26 through August 22, Artcraft's third summer Showcase is new works by Josephine Fletcher - a new collection of landscape paintings paired with abstract works based on the colours of the landscapes. Bold, beautiful and very painterly, the opening reception is July 26th, 6-8pm. https://ssartscouncil.com/showcase-exhibitions-3/
Hannah
How To Make Friends With Your Gut Good digestion is the foundation of good health. When your digestive system is working well, and you are properly able to absorb the vitamins and minerals and phytochemicals from your foods, you establish the foundation for vitality and being well. Of course, the foods you choose are important too, but if your digestion isn’t functioning well you won’t be able to absorb what you should from your foods. HOW you eat is just as important, if not more important, than WHAT you eat. Digestive difficulties can come in the form of ulcers, acid reflux, IBD, IBS, Celiac disease, or other conditions. Even if you don’t have a diagnosable condition, but are struggling with bloating, excess gas or burping, digestive heaviness or discomfort, your digestion, and therefore your absorption, is not optimal. As a naturopathic doctor, I combine the best of Western Medicine and current scientific research with what we can learn from traditional knowledge and medical systems such as Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic medicine. Digestion is an example of a topic where these traditional systems have much more to offer. It is difficult to design a research trial to optimize digestion! Western medicine tends not to address this at all. Instead, I look to this traditional wisdom: • The right foods for you depend on your constitution. The appropriate diet varies from person to person. Figuring out what is right for you is a combination of trial and error, food sensitivity testing, and learning about your constitutional type and its appropriate foods. • Eat on a regular schedule – breakfast, lunch, and dinner at approximately the same time each day. The digestive system likes routine. • Avoid eating when you are stressed or upset. This impairs digestion. • Always sit down to eat. Eat in a settled and quiet place, not on the go. Eat at a moderate pace. Chew completely and well. Rest for a few minutes after you complete your meal. • Your largest meal of the day should be lunch, when your digestive system is at its strongest. • Eat an appropriate quantity. Avoid overeating, but also, eat enough that you are not hungry for at least 3 or so hours. This takes practice! • Don’t eat again until your preceding meal has been digested. Don’t eat simply because it is “time”. • Avoid cold food and drinks, because this cools the digestive fire. • A balanced diet incorporates all 5 flavours: sweet, sour, hot, bitter, and salty. • Eat seasonally. Consume cooked foods (stews, soups) in the winter, and save the fresh raw foods until the spring/summer when it is hot. Simple wisdom, but much easier said than done! If you are interested in further support with digestion, I will be hosting a free talk on digestion at my clinic at 11:30am on Saturday July 20th (130 McPhillips Ave). If you would like more personalized care, book a consult with me online through my website (drhannahwebb.com). By Dr. Hannah Webb, ND drhannahwebb.com 250-999-9371
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Salt Spring
's 4th Annual
Crab Fest
July 13
“The best crab dinner ever” as many like to refer to it. The Rotary Club’s Crab Fest is back for its 4th year on July 13th from 4-8pm in the Rotary Marine Park. Tickets are selling like hotcakes, or should it be “Crab cakes”? All in the same, all 250 tickets for a full crab dinner including all the fixings are expected to sell out this year. Dig-in to your meal while sipping a beverage from the cash bar, and listening to the tunes of Doug and the Thugs. Most importantly, don’t forget your dancing shoes! They’re guaranteed to get you up dancing. Who will serve you this stellar meal? The Rotary Members themselves. The Rotary Club of Salt Spring Island is small but mighty! Established 50 years ago, the Rotary Club raises funds for local scholarships and bursaries, the Rotary International Initiative End Polio Now and the Literacy Society, plus many large scale community projects such as the helipad at Lady Minto Hospital, the Rotary Marine Park, and the Dinghy Dock below the Rotary Marine Park, to name a few. This year, the funds raised through the event will go towards replacing the dinghy dock to better serve boaters anchored in Ganges Harbour, and to other local community projects. Crab Fest is sponsored by Malcom Design, Thrifty Foods, and The Rental Stop. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased at Salt Spring Books, the Visitor Information Centre and online at the website www. crabfestssi.com. Get your tickets soon, and see you there.
Heritage Day
at the Farmer's Institute on Sunday, July 7th ADMISSION IS FREE Featuring a fun event for the whole family. Old farm equipment • Live music WI pie ladies • Burgers on the BBQ Ice Cream • Bread baking • Butter churning Museum visits • Blacksmith shop Old sawmill operating • Wool spinning mill Competitions & games • Craft demonstrations
SSAC Summer Art Camps
Central Location - All camps take place in the Art Tent in the green behind Mahon Hall in Ganges. Instructor Cam Novak Student Assistant Teagan Moore - returning student to Emily Carr University of Art + Design Wild @ Art for ages 6-11 from July 15-19 - 10-3pm $225 A week of creative fun with various mediums + intro to contemporary artists Teen Art Camp for ages 12-16 from July 22-26 - 11-3pm $180 A week of exposure to many materials and to focus on creating a finished piece Follow Your Art for ages 6-11 from July 29 - Aug. 2 - 10-3pm $225 Another week of creating, similar to Wild @ Art with some modifications for those who want to do both. To register https://ssartscouncil.com/ summer-art-camps We have Bursaries! To apply for a bursary https://ssartscouncil.com/ youth-summer-art-camp-bursarieis Camps are limited to 15 youth, register early!
Tasha Belle
is an 18-year-old singer/songwriter raised on Salt Spring Island, Canada. Tasha’s love for music began at an early age with piano and voice lessons, choir and this passion continued into high school with performances at the end of each semester and GISPA (Gulf Islands School of Performing Arts). Graduating a year early from high school, Tasha now lives in Victoria BC, attends Camosun College and goes to various open mic performances around the area. She also won Victoria’s Got Talent 2019 in January. She often says that she feels most comfortable on stage sharing her music with her audience whether it is one person or hundreds. Tasha Belle’s EP Woven Heart was released on June 8th 2019. The album was produced by Andy Meyers and recorded at Allowed Sound Studio on Salt Spring Island. She hosted an album release party on June 1 which was a huge success and was a night that Tasha will never forget. What makes Tasha unique is her powerful emotion and deeply meaningful lyrics written from her life experiences. She has a soft pop style sound and a strong voice to back it up. While she’s new to the industry, her musical presence is as passionate and captivating as you would see in a seasoned performer. Catch Tasha performing at the Goldstream market in Victoria on August 3rd or download her new release Woven Heart on all music platforms (Apple Music, Spotify, iTunes) etc or you can buy a CD for $10 by emailing her at tashabellemusic@gmail.com “Tasha Belle is an emerging talent who brings a depth and maturity to her music that is far beyond her years; a singer/songwriter and pianist of exceptional promise whose heartfelt original songs and innovative interpretations of popular classics are performed with great sensitivity and finesse.” — Wilf Davies
SSI PAINTERS GUILD
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SUMMER SHOW & SALE Patrick McCallum Title: ‘What’s Stopping You from Coming Home?’
ArtSpring Gallery, Saturday June 29, 10:00 am
ssipg@hotmail.com ssipaintersguild.ca
Show opening reception, everyone welcome! Sunday, June 30, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Open daily: 10:00 am to 4:00pm until July 7th The SSI Painters’ Guild is happy to present its Annual Summer Art Show and Sale, its biggest event of the year. It will showcase many of the 100-plus talented artists in the guild. This eclectic mix of contemporary art is unique, local and affordable. Come to the Artspring Galleries and celebrate this fabulous show and take home a piece of SSI!! Nothing says summer like an awesome Canada Day Celebration and this year the Legion has got you covered. Kicking off the festivities at 1pm, we are happy to present live music outside all day including The Regulars and returning again by popular demand from Vancouver, Coal Davie and the Rockabillionaires.
This is a family friendly event with something for everyone including games, food, bocce, music, beer gardens and a Strawberry Tea hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary in Meaden Hall. Come out and support our Canada Day celebration and take advantage of our half price membership fee! Membership does have its privileges!
July 6th we are very pleased to present David James and Big River as Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings for an evening of outlaw country foot tapping and dancing. For a special treat July 27th we are excited to welcome Sean Ashby back! Sean is a Canadian solo artist with five solo albums under his belt. He was Sarah McLachlan’s guitarist for 12 years and tours all over North America, this is going to be a fantastic show! July 5th and 19th are Karaoke Nights with over 42,000 songs to choose from and don't forget about Open Mic Thursday, this hidden gem is a fun night to play, be heard and jam with your friends!
As always Kat’s kitchen is open Friday and Saturday nights from 5-8 pm serving delicious Homestyle cooking. Free pool and snooker on Sundays and the best parking in town, what more could you ask for!
The Real Treasure
Treasure Fair is all about what catches your eye the most! ArtSpring’s annual fundraiser extravaganza is coming July 18th- 20th, a silent and live auction where you can playfully compete with friends to bid on treasures and there’s always something for everyone! Not just items, but experiences as well. What about a whale watching trip? Tickets for concerts in Victoria or Vancouver? A private professional photo shoot? As one donor recently said, the real treasure is the community of arts-supporters and volunteers who contribute to this incredible event. ArtSpring is an exceptionally valued place for anyone who loves and supports the arts – from visual art to music, to cutting-edge contemporary dance, and theatre, there is something for everyone within these walls.
Silent Auction
Browse and bid all 3 days from 10-5pm. The building is transformed into a shopper’s heaven by the talented volunteers who wrangle hundreds of donations into a delightful display. All generously donated by your fellow islanders! The quality, diversity, and volume of items is always impressive. You won’t want to miss it!
Concert
On Friday, July 19th join us for a spectacular show. This year the talented Daniel Lapp returns with his virtuosic fiddle skills. Fiddler, jazz trumpeter, and singer/ songwriter, Daniel Lapp performs an unforgettable show featuring the finest fiddlin’ out there. Bring your friends! Joined by world-renowned dancer Stephanie Cadman (Fiddle, Tap, Voice) and special guest Cicela Månsson, ArtSpring’s Executive & Artistic Director. This is sure to be an entertaining evening of folk music and fun! Come early when the bar opens at 6:30 to peruse the silent auction items! The concert starts at 7:30. $25 for adults - $5 for kids.
Live Auction
We keep several gems for the capstone event of the weekend: the live auction Saturday evening from 6:00 – 7:00. Here’s a sampling to tempt you . . . a condo in Maui for a week, 3 nights accommodations and tickets to a show in Victoria, dessert for a year, a day cruise, and fine art. Come for drinks and snacks at 5:00. Walter Stewart, president of ArtSpring’s board is known for his witty sense of humour. But don’t get too distracted by his charm as you’ll want to stay focused on that Maui condo! Come help us celebrate Treasure Fair’s 19th year! There isn’t a better time to get to know and support this thriving arts center and community. The dozens of enthusiastic volunteers who make this event happen will be on hand to greet you, show you around, and share their enthusiasm for Treasure Fair and ArtSpring. It’s always a great weekend. See you there!
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23rd ANNUAL SALT SPRING ISLAND
TOY RUN
August 23rd, 24th and 25th, 2019
Come on out and join us for a weekend of fun! The Salt Spring Island Toy Run’s mission is the same as it was 23 years ago, raise money and donate toys, CLOTHING and MEALS to local families that are in need. This is a 100% volunteer run event working with the local group “Santa’s Workshop” to help provide families and children in need with some help during the Christmas season. The event has evolved from a handful of motorcycles taking a ride around the island and culminating with a family BBQ at the Irwin home, to over 100 local and visiting motorcycles touring the island and enjoying a weekend packed full of fun. This is a family friendly event so whether you are a rider, passenger or spectator, there is something for everyone. From cheering on the bikes along the parade route, participating in the motorcycle games, placing your vote in the show and shine, dancing, socializing, visiting local onsite food vendors or kicking back in the ice cold beverage garden, the weekend will keep you smiling and having fun! We suggest arriving Friday afternoon to take full advantage of everything we have to offer and stay with us at the full featured campground located close to town. We are proud to be featuring two of Salt Spring’s finest bands. Friday night will have Blanky playing outside in the orchard beer gardens under the stars and lights. On Saturday we put on a fantastic Spit Roast Dinner then continue on with another live band, this year featuring Doug and the Thugs. These events are in the main hall with an awesome outdoor dance and gathering space with plenty of seating and outdoor fire pits. There is no admission to the grounds for the daytime events. Everyone is welcome to come out and join us for a weekend of fun and celebration at the Farmer’s Institute to participate in helping our local families. Feel free to bring a new, unwrapped toy or just enjoy the event. Please check our website at www.saltspringtoyrun.com or on Facebook for event details, pricing, past pictures and updates. See you in August!
Folk ‘N Fiddle
Daniel Lapp, Stephanie Cadman, and Friends FRI JUL 19 7:30 PM/bar 6:30PM | $25/$5 Treasure Fair silent auction bidding will be open before and after the show! Fiddler, jazz trumpeter, and singer/songwriter, Daniel Lapp performs an unforgettable show featuring the finest fiddlin’ out there. Bring your friends! Joined by Stephanie Cadman (Fiddle, Tap, Voice) and Cicela Månsson (Voice) and friends.
Two powerhouses of Canadian roots music: Daniel Lapp and Stephanie Cadman will pack the house July 19 at ArtSpring. For the third year, Daniel Lapp comes on stage during ArtSpring’s annual fundraiser, Treasure Fair and this year fiddlin’ with world-renowned dancer Stephanie Cadman, “a quadruple threat” – an accomplished actress of stage and screen, a virtuoso musician, and a knockout singer, Stephanie’s talents know no bounds. Daniel Lapp is a world-renowned singer, multiinstrumentalist, composer, teacher, archivist, bandleader, sideman, producer, promoter and – no kidding – the list goes on. And like the true-blue Canadian he is, Daniel does it all with trademark energy and warmth. As a fiddler, jazz trumpeter and singer/songwriter, Daniel Lapp has played on over 100 albums and performed across Canada, United States, Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, Finland and Germany with some of the world’s most renowned Folk and Jazz musicians. Special guest Cicela Månsson, ArtSpring’s Executive & Artistic Director is a graduate of the Faculty of Music at McGill and an accomplished coloratura soprano whose tastes range from musical theatre to jazz to classical repertoire. She also has a keen interest in choral music, but tonight treats us to an evening of folk and more! Thank you to Country Grocer for their generous support allowing youth 18 and under to attend all ArtSpring Presents performances for $5! TICKETS (250) 537.2102 tickets@artspring.ca www.artspring.ca
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The Green Isle Enterprise Holistic Psychology, Health, Education
With Ralph D. Miller, Ph.D.
Dr. Miller is an internationally recognized scientist, a psychologist & family counselor in the Gulf Islands since the 70’s & taught Holistic Psychology and science in GISS, McMaster University, OL UBC & Camosun.
Gaia and Elizabeth May June was World Environment Awareness Month; June 5th, World Environment Day; and June 8th, Elizabeth May's birthday. How appropriate! Elizabeth is our MP and the leader of the Federal Green Party of Canada. I had the pleasure of making this presentation at our community celebration. In this merry merry, very merry month of May’s birthday, I'm so sorry to report, but I just have to say: Gaia, We've Got a Problem. A Big Problem! It's us—the humans. We’re dysfunctional. We’ve made quite a mess of things, disrespecting our essential lifegiving environment—physical, biological and social. We’ve made ourselves ‘fish out of water.’Threatening signs abound. Ominous deadlines are looming. Gaia, you know us. We're a fairly hairless species of ape, and because of us the Earth's in sad shape. We think we're so smart, and while we do have some good art, we soil our own nest. And I'll tell you the rest. We trash the environment within which we’ve evolved and upon which we depend. I tell you, our foolishness just doesn't end. We’ve successfully solved our quest for fire, but now we're caught up in our own garbage quagmire. We're myopic, short-sighted and can't even see what we've done to the land, the air and the sea. Some guys start a war, and some will die—for what for? Gaia, We've Got Problems, Plenty of Problems, all interrelated, a Plethora of P's: The Principle, Primary, Prevailing, Pernicious, Preventable, Planetary People Problems are Pollution, Population, Poverty, Piggish Profiteering, Pugnaciousness, Patriarchal Power Politics, and Perverted religion. But all is not lost—not yet! Dr. RD offers a Prescription to Preserve and Protect our Planet. Fortunately, a vastly underutilized natural resource of great potential for worldwide benefit is waiting in the wings, eager to be called out on to centre stage. Widely acknowledged international, cross cultural scientific research in psychological, social, biological, political and economic areas provides strong evidence that the most efficient and economically feasible approach to addressing the most critical issues facing life on Earth lies in protecting, educating, empowering, inspiring and guiding our girls and young women—worldwide. They may well be able to play a unique, essential role in diverting our species from its downward-spiraling path of self-induced environmental and social disaster, while turning us towards a way of being that is more socially constructive and supportive of our planetary community of life. In order to maximize our collective chance of survival, women must be given equal access to appropriate positions of power in our societies—in homes, communities and all other secular and religious endeavours. Of course, for this plan to work we must concurrently support and wisely guide the essential, evolving cooperative role of boys and men. The data is in; a logical evidence-based practical cooperative progressive plan has been developed, and the necessary human resources are readily available. We can do it. Let’s do it! NOW!—we can’t afford any delay! For additional information: ralph@islandroots.ca
Mishka s ’
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Book
Reviews with Mishka Campbell
That Churchill Woman by Stephanie Barron
I love historical fiction. I usually choose to pick it up because it’s a time period or specific person that I already have an interest in. I can’t say that I knew much (anything) about Jennie Jerome, the American born mother of Winston Churchill prior to reading this book. To be honest, I wasn’t even that curious about her, but I’ve read lots about Winston (can I call him Winston?) and I thought it would be an entertaining read. And it was! Historical fiction must always be taken with a grain of salt, it is FICTION after all. I do feel that much of my research, post-reading, led me to discover that the author completed plenty of accurate research and also had the right attitude in regards to her subject. Jennie Jerome, future Lady Randolph Churchill, was a highly intelligent, vivacious, bold woman. Someone who bravely pushed against gender restraints. It isn’t a huge shock that these barriers were in place during her lifetime but it’s so interesting to read how she managed to navigate them, dignity intact. It also isn’t a stretch to envision how her unique qualities helped shape her son into the man he later became; one of the defining characters of the twentieth century. Jennie was born in America, had lived in Paris, and her wealthy privileged life waltzed her right into the arms of Randolph Churchill, son of a Duke. They very quickly wed. Jennie was only nineteen, a beauty(google photos of her-it’s true), and quite an artistic, creative soul. It was a challenge to find her place in her husband’s world, which was full of his British Parliament cronies and the constraints of being close friends with Bertie, Prince of Wales and the aristocratic set. However, she has an aptitude for politics and is able to help her family rise in influence whilst simultaneously mitigating some “scandalous” behaviour. Apparently Jennie was infamously unfaithful, experiencing love affairs on many scales. This novel focuses primarily on her relationship with Count Charles Kinsky, as it appears to be a rather passionate, sustained relationship. She continued to be very loyal to her husband though, nursing and supporting him through illness and bouts of melancholy and more(no spoilers though). I really enjoyed this story, it was well written and engaging, and it left me hungry for more. She even had a tattoo! A woman after my own heart.
Lisa Sigurgeirson Maxx, ECE
Nurturing, empowering & educating families for over 30 years *amma = grandmother in Icelandic
The Art of the Lullaby Please tell me that the singing of lullabies is not a dying art! I’ve been reading, recently, about this tragic possibility. Say it isn’t so! Singing lullabies has been a human tradition for over 4,000 years, according to archeological evidence. For infants, young children and even tweens – (and occasionally teens, though not mentioning any names for fear of causing mortification!) there is nothing quite so calming as hearing a familiar voice sing quiet, lulling songs. I have been singing lullabies to countless children for 45 years and I know, intimately, the power of this age-old tradition. There are studies now, that prove irrevocably, that the singing of lullabies is a vital tradition to keep alive, and not simply “something sweet our grandmothers did, but that we don’t have time for any more.” Lullabies, sung a cappella, by a familiar voice - the most familiar and most traditional of course, being that of the mother whose womb the babe was carried in – has the highest beneficial results. Other voices heard while in the womb – another parent, siblings, grandparents, close friends - and even new voices, in the case of caregivers, also have an incredible calming influence like no other form of communication. More than speaking, no matter how reassuringly, or in how gentle a tone of voice, and certainly more than recorded music, words sung, by a human being, present and engaged with the art of singing the lullaby, is by far the most potent. An added bonus, when dealing with a wailing infant, especially for new parents, is that the act of singing lullabies to your upset babe can calm you, as well! All of this also serves to develop a stronger bond between parent/ caregiver and child. The soporific effect of singing simple, repetitive lullabies, often sung while holding and rocking a baby, or snuggling with an older child, is because this particular form of music activates the emotional response centre in an ancient part of limbic system of the human brain, creating an oxytocin release, which tells the child that all is well with the world, that they are safe. The human mammal needs to feel safe in order to sleep soundly. Thus lullabies can induce deeper, more restorative and perhaps, even, longer sleep cycles. Singing the same two or three lullabies at bedtime also serves to engage a circadian rhythm response that lets the child know that it is soon time for sleep, and so the possibility of easier bedtimes is created. Further benefits of singing lullabies to our young include amazing results such as improved oxygen levels and respiration rates (in premature babies), lowered anxiety, decreased stress, slowing of heart rate and even reduction of pain. Need more convincing? Lullabies help develop early language acquisition, they set a foundation for reading and mathematics development, they improve memory and attention span, all while building a child’s emotional regulation capabilities. And! You do not need to be a “good singer!” Your children won’t care. Please, just sing them lullabies! Send your parenting questions to: singingamma@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/thesingingamma Visit: www.thesingingamma.com
For Everyone
with Salt Spring Island teacher Dorothy Price
Yoga
Packing around some family baggage?
When we grow up and leave our family home, we often don’t realize what is in the baggage that we take with us. You may be packing around some unhealthy family traits that may negatively affect your health, your happiness, and your ability to evolve as an individual. Many of our traits, habits and quirks have their root somewhere in our family history. Imagine inviting your parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, grandparents, great grandparents, to the kitchen table. When you look around at them objectively what do you see? You are most likely to find some of your best and worst personality traits here. Of course, we want to keep those good ones, but it may be necessary to break the negative family cycles in order to flourish and grow. There are many negative traits that could be affecting you: • Poor communication skills such as an inability to speak up or perhaps you lash out at people. • Unhealthy relationship dynamics such as enabling, abuse or a pattern of repeated adultery. • Prejudices. Unhealthy eating habits. Unhealthy or ineffective ways of managing stress. • Impulsive spending or feeling guilty about spending money (even when you have enough). The list goes on and on. This is a starting point to help you on your journey for positive change. Not to place blame. As soon as we blame, we lose our power. By bringing awareness, acceptance, non-blaming and compassion to the table, we can start the journey of healing and positive change. These habits are often picked-up through unconscious imitation. Science has claimed that some bad habits may be part of your genetic lottery, so we can’t always be sure where they came from. If we are to grow, we need to realize that although we may dearly love our parents (or other family members), not all their behaviours are valuable or commendable. We need to be discerning and make sure we are not imitating the inappropriate behaviours. What good does it do to consider how you have been influenced by your family members? Sometimes, knowing where the trait came from can be helpful in understanding ourselves. It is a way to bring light to some issues you may be dealing with in your life. Perhaps most importantly, you can stop the negative cycle being passed on to your own children by addressing it in your own life. Sometimes we can’t seem to make a change for our own benefit, but we can do it for our kid's sake. My intention with this article is not to tell you how to go about making these changes. My intention is to bring light to something you may not have realized or thought about before and to offer thoughts on how to start the process of understanding and change. In some cases, you might require help from a professional. Yoga brings clarity and dissolves the need to blame others. Yoga can help weaken the negative pattern. Self-acceptance and love are prevalent in a practising yogi.
See you on the mat! ~ Dorothy Dorothy teaches yoga classes, pranayama, meditation & retreats locally & worldwide. Visit www.santosha-yoga-retreats.com or phone 250-537-7675
What is going on at
Vesuvius? At the time of writing this, the Quinitsa has been in service for 10 days, and some say it’s not looking pretty. According to BC Ferries, the Quinista carries 8 less vehicles than the Howe Sound Queen, though it seems like more. 8 vehicles doesn’t sound like much until you consider the number of runs per day, 13 to be precise. Let’s say 40% of the sailings overload, it still amounts to 42 vehicles that cannot leave, nor come to Salt Spring every day. This will increase as we get further into summer. I’m curious about whether this will impact Jessica Harkema, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce our local economy for the better, worse or not at all? This is intended to spark the conversation around unnecessary ferry travel. Please note that medical, sports, work and other mandatory travel is not the target of discussion here. We all do it, the “big” shop or just a fun day off island. Imagine if we shopped on island or went longer between trips, purchasing locally to get through. We would likely see a positive impact on the local economy, save countless hours in travel, and would spend less on other resources such as gas (Bonus, it’s also better for the environment). Salt Spring’s businesses would likely thrive by having local dollars stay on island and by creating a positive relationship with their customers.
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Duck Creek Dinner Series The Duck Creek 2019 Farm to Table Dinner Series is a great way to savour local, fresh, gourmet food in a beautiful farm setting. Duck Creek Farm is known for its romantic pastoral setting and vibrant, nutritious fruits, vegetables and herbs. Come early and enjoy a drink and a chance to take in the lush property where your meal is grown!
This year we are teaming up with Chef Danya Smith from Lulu’s Apron to bring you four weekends of divine dining. Danya is best known for her exquisite presentation and unique and flavourful dishes. Having trained with the 2017 winner of Top Chef Canada, she loves to focus on all those details that make each bite a combination you won’t forget! We will be offering larger, family-style dinners for up to 50 people, as well as more intimate, 5-course plated dinners for only 12-15 people in our romantic platform setting.
We are also pleased to be working with Chef Sadhana from Abundance Farmstead and Catering. She will be partnering with her past coworkers from the famous Harbin Hot Springs in California. As a farmer and food-lover, Sadhana loves bringing people and food together, especially in beautiful settings. Sure to be a meal to remember, this one night event will be our final larger dinner of the season.
That being said, less vehicles on the ferries also means that it is harder for visitors (and goods) to get to the island. Though tourism is not the only contributing factor to the local economy, it definitely has a great impact. With a decline in visitors due to ferry capacity, plus the decline in visitors due to the potential view that Salt Spring is harder to get to, visitor oriented business could suffer greatly, which would trickle down through the economy and affect all business on Salt Spring.
All dinners will feature at least four handcrafted courses highlighting our home-grown ingredients, as well as other locally crafted food and drinks. Menus will be available closer to the date but will always have a vegetarian or meat option. Gluten-free and other dietary restrictions can also be accommodated.
Now, would these two scenarios cancel each other out? Perhaps, but likely not. However, there are some things you could do to help lower ferry traffic, allowing more space for those with appointments, games or work all while supporting local businesses.
Dates:
1. Purchase locally as much as possible. Most of the businesses on island offer competitive prices compared to the businesses on Vancouver Island and even more so when taking time, gas and ferry fare into consideration. 2. If you must travel off island, try traveling off peak times, carpool with someone else who needs to run around too, or send someone with your list. 3. Talk to your local businesses – if you enjoy or need a specific product, you never know if your local business will bring in special items for their customers, many will. 4. Consider taking the bus!
Don’t miss the chance to enjoy Salt Spring at its finest!
Saturday July 13 and Sunday July 14 Lulu’s Apron family style - $75 Friday July 26 and Saturday July 27 Lulu’s Apron intimate - $110
Saturday August 10 and Sunday August 11 Lulu’s Apron family style - $75
Saturday September 7 - Abundance Catering family style - $75 Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22 Lulu’s Apron intimate - $110
Tickets available online at www.duckcreek.ca or in person at EATDRINKFERMENT, 346 Lower Ganges Rd, beside Dagwoods.
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GET IDEAS, INFORMATION AND INSPIRATION ABOUT ECO LIVING AND HOMES
Biodiversity collapse? Climate crisis? Twelve years or else? What is a person to do? Get inspired! Attend Transition Salt Spring’s 7th Eco Living and Home Tour this month! This is a solutions-focused tour that offers practical knowledge to people who want to reduce their carbon footprint and prepare for an uncertain future. The Eco Living and Home Tour is on Sunday, July 28, from 10am to 4pm. Maps for the tour will be available at Salt Spring Books several days prior. These maps allow visitors to plan their own tour to see the sites that most interest them, whether it’s off-grid living, tiny homes, container homes, eco building and architecture, renewable technologies, sustainable garden design, electric vehicles and transportation alternatives, and other planet-friendly ways of living. The Tour is the least expensive education about eco living with real, innovative examples of people transforming their ecological footprint and creating sustainable, beautiful homes and a healthier community. Tickets are available at Salt Spring Books now or online at https:// ss-ecotour.eventbrite.ca See you on the tour!
Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice, at old St Mary’s Church opposite Fulford Hall, is a wonderfully sacred space. You can view July programmes under “events” on their website at staroftheseassi. ca. The first, second, third and fourth Tuesdays of the month, from 7 to 8:30 pm, rotate between Chanting, Spiritual Discussion, Poetry and Quiet Practice. The participatory chanting evening on Tuesday, July 2nd will be facilitated by Elaina Hyde-Mills and Usha Haywood. On Tuesday, July 9th the Spiritual Discussion evening’s topic is “Spiritual Practice and Climate Disruption.” On Tuesday, the 16th the Poetry evening will be facilitated by poet Brian Day and on Tuesday, the 23rd, Star of the Sea continues its new programme of an Evening of Quiet Practice where you can pray, meditate, contemplate or walk in the graveyard. On Saturday, July 27th, from 10:00am to 3:00 pm, poet/writer/teacher/ editor Lorraine Gane will be facilitating a writing workshop entitled “Language of the Heart — Writing Poetry of the Sacred.”
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