FISHBOWL MAGAZINE MAY 2021

May 2021 - FISSUE #152

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On Our Cover

Hownd releases his latest single “honestly”

An old soul with a gift for mindful song writing, Hownd is an artist unafraid to dive deep. Justin Kelley’s distinct sound has been polished through years of diverse environments across North America, and most recently Nashville. Now a resident of a humble cabin on Salt Spring Island, Hownd’s perspective has again shifted. A degree from Boston’s Berklee College of Music has found him honing his craft with multiple releases, including his most recent single, “Honestly.”

With lyrics mirroring the most impactful observations of humanity, Hownd’s music is a direct reflection of his own experiences, both internally and externally. It carries an inquisitive tone towards ethical character and identity; to be, rather than to appear.

With unknowns of the future, he falls to the past and finds the present hope and meaning. These themes have fuelled Hownd’s music from the start.

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“Always questioning, always observing.

Forever searching for invisible answers.”

“Honestly” is the forthcoming single from this mindful musician, now available everywhere. Inspired by the unease of change, “Honestly” is a simple request to speak candidly within. To have confidence in defeat when you feel as though there is nothing left standing.

“This tune is about the feeling of ‘what if.’ What if we could pause all the storms outside? What if I could confront my demons as easily as I speak right now?

What if I’m wrong? How on earth can it matter so much?”

The track oscillates on simplicity with lyrics searching for balance among the chaos. But Summer always comes, and with it, vibrancy and purity hot on our heels.

“Hey, are you okay? Tell me Honestly.”

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Natural Approaches for Allergy Season Welcome to Spring! This is the time of year that for many of us brings on the worst of our seasonal allergies.

Allergic reactions occur when the immune system responds to something in the environment (i.e. pollen, grass, etc) that is not actually dangerous. The body reacts to this thing as if it were a pathogen that needs to be eradicated to prevent infection. It is essentially an inappropriate overreaction of the immune system to something that is totally benign.

The symptoms of an allergy include watery eyes, runny nose, a rash, sneezing, itching, and in severe cases difficulty breathing. For those with moderate allergies, antihistamine medications are helpful to control the symptoms. But what of a more natural approach?

The first step to reducing allergy symptoms is, of course, avoiding exposure! This could require various strategies such as air filters in the house, though there are some factors one cannot necessarily control, such as presence of pets or the plants that grow locally.

One of the keys to understanding alternative treatments to allergies requires understanding HOW allergic reactions occur. A specific type of immune cells called mast cells, get activated by the immune system and “degranulate”. This means they release little packets of histamine from inside the cells into the surrounding area. Histamine is an immune signalling molecule that mediates the symptoms that come with an allergic response.

There are a variety of natural substances that can work as mast cell stabilizers, meaning, they prevent the degranulation of mast cells and therefore the release of histamine. It is quite a long list, but one of the most common/well-known is an antioxidant called quercitin.

Another angle for reducing allergies is using herbs that help bring the immune system back into balance so they are no longer OVERreacting to harmless substances. Herbal medicinal mushrooms (I’m not talking psychedelic!) are helpful here. As always, please speak to your healthcare provider to determine whether these strategies would be safe, appropriate, and efficacious for you.

Finally, when I work with allergies with my patients I always teach them about the “bucket theory”. Your body has a certain capacity (the bucket), but over time it starts to accumulate the impact of stressors: a car accident causes whiplash, your job causes stress, you are exposed to pesticides, you drink some alcohol, etc etc. When you reach your capacity the bucket starts to spill over the top, and this is when you start to get symptoms. In some people this looks like allergies, but it may present as other chronic issues. The approach here becomes how do we help you be in optimal health? Make sure the bodies digestion and detoxification capacity is functioning optimally. Address inflammation, adrenal fatigue, nutrient deficiencies – all the things that can throw a body out of balance.

This approach is especially effective for those who have had onset of allergies later in life.

I could go on! There are many strategies for allergies, and a personalized approach is always best.

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Details: ssartscouncil.com/curator-call-spring-art-show/ Deadline: June 30, 2021 (email submissions only

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Calling Artists & Curators CURATOR CALL

Artists in the Class: this long-running Arts Council program supports creative mentorship and new arts opportunities in Salt Spring schools in a wide variety of arts – visual, performing, literary, media, dance and more.

Each year, SSAC produces a catalogue of available artists’ workshops for distribution to local schools. Artists are paid for instructional time by the Arts Council, so teachers and schools access Artists in the Class at no charge.

Details: ssartscouncil.com/artist-in-the-class/ Deadline: May 3, 2021

The Salt Spring Arts Council is seeking a Guest Curator for the 2022 Spring Art Show (SAS). Each year Mahon Hall hosts a curated exhibit of fine arts by artists from the Southern Gulf Islands. Exhibits may be single artist surveys, duos, group or themed shows. The Guest Curator is responsible for the artistic direction of the April 2022 exhibit and works closely with the SAS Committee which oversees the planning and production of each Show’s full roster of programming.

We welcome curatorial proposals that include Indigenous artists for whom the Southern Gulf Islands are traditional territory.

The Spring Art Show seeks to: • Promote artists and the arts in our community; • Create opportunities for the public to explore the work of, and engage with, local artists;

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May Offerings Tuesday, May 11 Poetry in Translation

Online on Zoom 7 to 8:30 pm Join us for an evening exploring poetry from the non-Englishspeaking world. We will listen to and reflect on voices of poetic expression from a range of cultures. You are welcome to bring a translated poem to share with others or to just listen and respond to poems. The evening will be facilitated by Salt Spring poet Brian Day. Please register at staroftheseassi@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link.

Thursday, May 27

acred Geometry An A-Z Reference Guide: S History, Beliefs and Practices Online on Zoom, 7 to 8:30 pm Dr. Marilyn Walker speaks from her 4th and latest book which was launched in April at the Salt Spring Island Library.

Sacred geometry refers to the study of archetypal, original and universal patterns of which the material world is composed — these are core patterns of Creation that have been said to facilitate the soul’s evolution. The book discusses some of the key ideas in this astonishingly wide field — as big as the universe or the multiverse (it seems there’s more than one!) and as minute as an atom. It just wasn’t possible to say something about everything, or even to say everything about something, so she chose a mélange of topics, quirky and of interest to her own explorations, in the hopes that every attendee will find something to spark theirs. There will be some time built in for questions from participants.

Dr. Marilyn Walker is a retired university professor — medical anthropologist, archaeologist, and ethnobotanist — with a longterm home on Salt Spring Island where she has offered courses and workshops in music, drumming, shamanism, energy work, ecology and plant medicine. Last year, she published her 3rd and 4th books: Shamanism An A-Z Reference Guide: Beliefs and Practices from Around the World, and Sacred Geometry A-Z: History, Beliefs and Practices. Both are available at Salt Spring Books. A Field Associate with the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, a Founding Member of the Society for Shamanic Practitioners, a past member of the Society for the Anthropology of Religion and the Explorers’ Club, Marilyn has given papers and workshops nationally and internationally, and published scholarly and popular articles. On Salt Spring Island, she hosts experiential courses in traditions whose practitioners have given her permission that will resume once COVID allows.

Topics she addresses include Mantra, Medicine Wheel, Fractals, Ley Lines, Cymatics, Symmetry, Spiderwebs, Cosmogenesis, Vedas, Tripartite Universe, Binary Numbers and many others, some of which will be discussed in her illustrated talk using video clips and slides. Many of the book’s illustrations come from Dr. Walker’s own fieldwork in places such as India, Siberia, Mongolia, Southeast Asia, Arctic Canada and North America where sacred geometry and its expressions are celebrated and interwoven with daily life.

Please register at staroftheseassi@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link.

Donations for participation in events are welcome.

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The Social Media Maven

This year, entrepreneurs have been facing seemingly endless new challenges. With our doors opening and closing to the public at a moment's notice, an online presence has never been more crucial.

This means social media, however you may feel about it, has never been more crucial. Social media is truly one of the most powerful tools at our disposal in keeping our customers engaged during these unpredictable times.

And, here's some good news; Salt Spring Island's own social media maven, Chloe Melious, is here to help.

Chloe started CM Social Media Management after years of navigating the world of online networking and completing training in the industry. She is a go-to helper for anyone in need of a networking boost or a break. She works with social media, website maintenance and design, as well as content creation, and e-commerce. Clients can expect a communicative, user-friendly experience with the flexibility to make it work for you. She offers contracts as well as hourly and custom jobs. She knows that business owners have enough on their plate without the added stress of post-scheduling and "notifications" and strives to prioritize making your life easier, not harder, without breaking the bank. Chloe has a keen eye for content and a knack for identifying your audience.

If you have a social media headache or have been wanting to achieve more of an online presence for your business, reach out to Chloe. Visit her website: www.cmsocialmediamgmt.com or find her on Facebook: CM Social Media Management

last call for Canadian Artists!

The Salt Spring National Art Prize’s call for Canadian artist submissions is open to May 31, offering $41,000 in awards!

Canadian artists whose work demonstrates originality, quality, integrity and creativity are encouraged to submit significant pieces with visual impact and depth of meaning. SSNAP will be mounting the finalist exhibition at Mahon Hall from September to October, 2021, respecting all public health protocols in place at that time.

Artists from the Southern Gulf Islands who have submitted to SSNAP are automatically eligible to be selected by a three-person jury for the third biennial Parallel Art Show (PAS), returning to ArtSpring and running concurrently with the SSNAP Finalist Exhibition.

SSNAP is offering Canadian Artists the following awards: SALT SPRING PRIZE – THE JOAN McCONNELL AWARD & RESIDENCY FOR OUTSTANDING WORK $20,000 ($15,000 and a $5,000 Salt Spring Island artist residency) JURORS’ CHOICE AWARDS Four awards of $3,000 selected by each juror

PEOPLE’S CHOICE – ROSEMARIA BEHNCKE AWARDS Four awards determined by a vote of viewers of the exhibition 1st prize – $3,000 2nd prize – $2,000 3rd prize – $1,000 Youth Vote – $1,000 SALT SPRING ARTIST AWARD for outstanding work by a Salt Spring artist – $2,000

We are committed to continuing our legacy and look toward mounting a live exhibition in September 2021.

Here is to great Canadian Art! Submit to the prize at www.saltspringartiprize.ca/submit

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GoByBike Week May 31-June 6, 2021

With fine weather, it’s time to dust off your bike and pump up your tires. More cyclists than ever are out riding these days, partly due to a slower pace of life during Covid, or to reduce carbon emissions, and mostly to get from one place to another in a fun and healthy way. Plus, if you participate in GoByBike week on Salt Spring Island, you can win great prizes (including a cycling holiday in Croatia) and meet other friendly bike enthusiasts.

Sign up now at www.gobybikebc.ca and log at least one ride during the week to show your support for Island Pathways’ safe cycling projects and qualify for prizes.

On Monday through Thursday mornings during GoByBike, there will be an info table downtown. Look for us to find out more about cycling on Salt Spring, the Salish Sea Trail, Island Pathways new Bike Map, and for a free coffee.

Bike-to-School events are planned, too. Kids are encouraged to bring their bikes to school during the week and can take part in various events, including safety workshops, and win prizes for riding.

GoByBikeBC is a provincial non-profit society founded in Victoria in 1995 to encourage riding bikes in communities across BC, especially to work and school. Last year in BC, there were 50 374 participants during GoByBike. The BC government collects the numbers for each area separately as well, so it looks great if our island numbers are up.

More cycling events will be announced in mid-May. For example, we’re hoping to get people out for group rides, including the “Three Ferries” loop (Fulford, Brentwood Bay, to Crofton), bike maintenance workshops, and bike park/skate park skills classes for kids. All events will adhere to the current health protocols.

We hope to see you out and don’t forget to register NOW! For more information, contact Carolyn Hopp (carolyn_hopp@ yahoo.ca) or Robin Jenkinson [inset: Kai with his bike at Salt Spring Elementary, and main photo: Sean Mulligan with Outspokin Bikes fixes kids bikes as part of last year's Bike-to-School events]

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Annual Round Saltspring Race to be ADJUSTED to meet COVID PROTOCOLS Sadly the traditional May long weekend RSS

get to see perhaps 20 or so boats sailing around the

regatta, which hosts over 100 boats from the Pacific

island proudly representing the club and the joys of

NW, is cancelled again this year due to COVID-19

safe sailing while maintaining COVID precautions

gathering restrictions. However, the event will

just as Bonnie Henry has encouraged. Each vessel

go on and be limited to only members of the club

will pay an entrance fee which will be donated to a

with vessels crewed by family teams each in their

local charity.

own bubble. Also, for safety reasons the racers will

For those interested in viewing the race, the

anchor overnight and continue the following day.

race direction will be posted on the race website and

People on the shore who love the event will still

Facebook page once it has been announced. (www.

roundsaltspring.ca). Best viewing points are at

Beddis Beach, Ruckle Park, Vesuvius, Southey Point

and Fernwood Dock. Please keep a safe distance

from those around you and enjoy!

Last Call for Canadian Artist Submissions!

Artist call open to May 31, 2021 SSNAP Exhibition - Mahon Hall Parallel Art Show Exhibition - ArtSpring September 24 - October 25, 2021

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The Salt Spring National Art Prize

The 2021/2022

SSNAP Exhibition

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$41,000 in Awards www.saltspringartprize.ca/submit

For Everyone

Mishka’s

Yoga Book with Dorothy Price

Conflict and criticism is not exactly something we enjoy…

Most of us want to be liked, accepted, agreed with, and buffered in our comfort zone! Conflict and criticism challenge us. They can bring fear and anger. It is up to us whether we experience these as a way to learn and grow or a way to feel diminished and broken. It is a choice. We may feel that it is a personal attack, and we may fear that we are wrong. Fear often breeds anger.

When we are challenged to question our opinions, actions or belief systems, we are pulled out of our comfort zone. Nobody likes it, but it is good for us. It is character building!

If we are willing to learn from it, conflict can make us stronger and more flexible. After questioning ourselves, we may feel more resolved in our stance, or we may feel there is room for improvement.

Conflict and criticism are both powerful teachers.

They can:

• reveal your areas of vulnerability and insecurity.

• point out where you are genuinely going wrong.

• reveal how you can grow.

• challenge your emotional maturity and stability.

• help you to be strong and hold your ground when you feel you right.

• help us learn about ourselves.

Reacting vs Responding: It is hard not to “react” to conflict and criticism out of pain, insecurity and fear. If you can walk away and allow yourself time to reflect, you will be in a much better place to “respond” more appropriately. Do some soul searching in the minutes, hours and days after the conflict or criticism. Instead of reacting mindlessly, stop and be present. Take a deep breath. Be curious.

Ask, “Why is this person questioning me?”. “Why am I feeling the way I do?”

“Why does my ego feel so hurt?” “Is there a truth that I don’t want to see or admit to?” “What is this person or situation secretly teaching me?” Try to see what is behind the other persons actions. Ask questions and be open to accepting the truth. All of this requires that you be mindful.

Ultimately your decision to learn from conflict comes from a choice. It takes courage to allow yourself to be vulnerable to others. To look at your own shadows and flaws.

The criticisms that are hardest to bear strike a vein of truth. The one’s that we are in denial about.

Reviews with Mishka Campbell

The Wife Upstairs

by Rachel Hawkins Initially I had chosen another book: “The Midnight Library”, by Matt Haig, to review. However, I just couldn’t do it…and I’d like to explain why. The main character, Nora, is depressed, suicidal, and at an extreme crossroads type of situation. I’m not saying the whole story is as dark as that sounds, but at a time when our entire country is collectively bearing the weight of this pandemic, I just couldn’t bring myself to a place where writing about it felt comfortable. I like to adopt a somewhat jocular tone in these reviews and there was no way I could approach the subject matter of “The Midnight Library” and flippantly dissect it without addressing it’s seriousness. And as much as I disliked the novel’s saccharine, self-help vibe; its core message of positivity is of critical importance. If you or someone you know, is experiencing suicidal thoughts or struggling with their mental health, please reach out, tell someone and get help.

Original review plans foiled, I very quickly devoured “The Wife Upstairs”

by Rachel Hawkins. I was looking for a well written escapist thriller, with just the right balance of fluff and depth. This novel certainly didn't disappoint and introduced me to a new genre, “Domestic Suspense”. In her first book written for adults, the author opted for an intriguing ode to the literary classic, “Jane Eyre”. In this modern re-imagining, Jane is a dog walker in a gated community in Alabama. She’s broke, clearly envious of all the wealth and privilege that surrounds her, and has a PAST that is alluded to in mysterious ways. Plain Jane is not as she seems. Enter Eddie Rochester, a rich widower who lives in said fancy neighbourhood.

He actively pursues Jane, even going so far as to acquire a dog for her to walk, giving them a reason to get to know each other. For Jane it seems as though all her hopes and dreams may be coming true. Of course there is the question of what really happened to Eddie’s wife, Bea, who is missing and presumed dead….having left her successful business and entire fortune to her devoted husband. Where is Bea? Will Jane ever measure up? Why is Eddie eternally brooding? Who emerges victorious in this classic love triangle? You won’t be able to put this book down until you get some answers.

Sometimes we have to challenge our ego-self. The part of us that doesn’t want to face the truth. The part that wants to keep us in a protective lie and state of denial.

After all is done, outwardly or inwardly, thank the deliverer of the criticism for the opportunity to grow. Let’s keep growing for the rest of our lives.

See you on the mat! ~ Dorothy For online yoga see Dorothy’s online yoga school https://onlineyogaclasseswithdorothyprice.teachable.com or www.santosha-yoga-retreats.com

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The

Green Isle Enterprise Holistic Psychology, Health & Education By: Ralph D. Miller, Ph.D

The Green Isle Enterprise

By Ralph Can you hear my song in the babbling brook and in the ocean’s roar?

As we get ready for Artcraft 2021 we start off the season with the jurying process. Artcraft is known for its high quality well curated fine art and crafts. The process starts with our jurors, who choose pieces for their artistic merit, originality and technical skill. This year we have some new developments on the jurying front. It is the first year that the jurors have made themselves be known and we have a stellar group this year.

The 2021 jurors will be looking at new artists' work as well as work by Indigenous artists who are off-island but Salt Spring is their traditional land. Joining us will be Rose Spahan and Sarah Jim, who are both Indigenous artists from the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation. Rose, senior curator and juror has worked for BC Arts Council and specialises in the curation of Indigenous shows.

Sarah Jim, an emerging artist who studied fine art at UVIC and is passionate about native plants and the promotion of Coast Salish art and culture. This year’s jurors also include three Salt Spring Island Jurors: textile and natural dye artist Esme Henrick-Wong, Jeweller and printmaker Jan Smith and textiles artist Susan Paynter.

Our jurying day will set us off for the Artcraft season, be sure to drop by once we are open.

Other highlights are that our Showcase proposals for 2022 are open. Each year the Artcraft Showcase Gallery presents four curated summer exhibits on the stage in Mahon Hall. These can be individual shows or collaborations between artists, can be in any medium and encompass any genre from fine craft to conceptual art. The aim is to give artists the space and audience to showcase their work and stretch themselves in new directions.

For more information go to: ssartscouncil.com/showcaseexhibitions-3/<http://ssartscouncil.com/showcase-exhibitions-3/> THE FISHBOWL • MAY 2021 • PAGE 10

Can you feel me in your beating heart—and mine?

Can you hear me whirling in an atom and in a hurricane’s slow spin?

Can you feel my soft full moon glow?

Can you see me in the light of the joy within?

Can you hear me whispering in the Wind in the Willows?— and in the breaking of the dawn?

Survival

by Kathryn Christie When the floor falls from beneath our feet and fear rises up to the fore, the directions before us are many and varied.

Where will we turn for relief?

There are those who can help and they will, if we ask.

They don’t define us by our past nor pass us off with a nod.

They can point out the Way— and inspire our hearts Can you feel my velvety fragrance with a fresh new vision in a blooming rose? wherein we realize Can you hear me twinkling a fuller meaning in the stars? a greater purpose— Can you sense my presence the Divine Creativity in all that comes and goes, within. that blooms and fades— A radical acceptance the sun, the stars, of everything, everyone— the tides, the seasons, for we are One— the beings here on Earth? opens the doors And in that which is of the heart. untouched by time?

New discoveries are made Can you feel my perfect peace of what we can do— surrounding you no energy lost with gentleness and tenderness on what we cannot. in comfort and in love?

Our success is vital, Come dance with me not only for us, to the spontaneous rhythms it reveals for others of the universe— possibilities to heal. the Music of the Spheres.

We have reached and join with me in singing the critical stage in the eternal harmony survival of life and unity of love on our beautiful planet, Can you guess who I might be? our Holy Mother, And You, my dear?—and you? depends upon Us. Ralph's roles include: extending-family guy, student/teacher, psychologist/scientist, musician/actor. ralph@islandroots.ca

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Twenty minutes after you first climb onto the trampoline, your bladder will give out.

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Lunchtime is the best time of day for you today.

Your bed is made, lie in it. Fall asleep for a while. Spoon the pillows. Yes, that's it. Relax.

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A harrowing struggle in which a masked assailant tries to suffocate you with a pillow turns out to be only a dream, or so you’ll believe until the terrifying discovery of the pillow in your bed.

c Virgo

It probably seems unreal right now, you know, pandemic and all, but you are likely to meet a long-lost relative over the coming month or so.

Open all boxes with caution today.

The stars were not clear on why but we trust them, you should too.

Most of your ideas will turn out to be excellent ones today.

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The randomness of the universe may affect you today as you search for meaning in a bowl of quinoa.

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