October 2019 - FISSUE #134 2019 MARKS 10 YEARS OF FREE & EASY SALT SPRING ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE
Nova Sono
destigmatizing mental health through music
Salt Spring Folk Club
Season Opener • 5 October Events Calendar
STUFF to DO on the ROCK • 9 Dorothy Price
Spiritual or Worldly? • 11
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Oct 21 The Fugitives $25
Salt Spring Folk Club season opener 19/20 SSFC Season Passes
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Fulford Hall
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Doors open 6:00 Show starts 7:00
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At their heart, all musicians are storytellers. And Nova Sono has a story to tell. When Joanna Lussenburg and Tobin H. Nilsson first met at a dance in the winter of 2015, they both clicked instantly, bonding over their childhoods in deeply musical families, Joanna from a long line of Dutch painters and musicians, and Tobin raised in Spain, learning to play on a century-old grand piano that survived the first world war. They formed a relationship and a musical partnership soon after that. They played and wrote and they grew. That summer, the greatest struggle they’ve ever faced as people, friends and lovers, arose. Joanna started her multiyear struggle with Anorexia Nervosa. They began taking a step back from music, and for a while, started to lose themselves. But they rallied around their extensive talent together, and started playing; not for others, but for themselves. And they grew. The struggles with an eating disorder have left scars on Tobin and Joanna, but also left both with a different attitude towards life, which is imbued with Tobin's emotion driven work on the piano, with the deep and emotional lyrics of Joanna, along with her hauntingly beautiful voice. Together, they have grown closer than ever, and now have a mission to destigmatize mental health, and express honest life experiences through their music. They grew. Nova Sono’s debut EP, Moving On, releases in late 2019, written and laid bare in a dreamy cinematic tone, intertwined with lyrics that speak to different stages of affection, loss, hope, betrayal, rage, and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds. Their single "Lies" off their upcoming EP released August 31st, followed by their single "Don't Belong" on September 28th, with a 3rd single for October 26th, and finally, "Moving On" in late 2019. Their music is featured on a number of platforms, playlists, radios including the BBC and so on. Available on all platforms. For more info, news, links, current & upcoming music, visit their website: novasono.com
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See how clever you can be today by attempting to count your loose change inside your pocket without taking your hand or the money out.
You may be asking yourself “why is soccer a Winter sport?” We really don’t know... Sorry about the rain! PS it’s not even Winter yet.
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Someone may wander up to you today and offer to buy the magazine you're holding. Jokes on them, the Fishbowl is free, take the money and run! You’re welcome! The only conspiracy theory you need to worry about is the one that involves you. You knew about that conspiracy, right? Oh... dear... God. You better sit down for this one.
This week may turn out to be a complete waste of your time. Sorry!
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Opening the window in your bedroom will be like opening your bowel, today. Oh wait, that’s just the Croften Mill you’re smelling. Scroll to the bottom of web pages you access today, there may be hidden clauses you aren't aware of. We don’t mean that stupid cookie bullshit, who even knows what a cookie is?!
Today might be tiring, those 3am wake ups must really be starting to get to you! They’re getting to me!
Hope will always get you through your problems. Yes, "hope" that your shrink is mistaken about your unfortunate diagnosis.
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Day time television can motivate you to rethink the monotony of your life. This doesn’t mean switch to day time internet scrolling. Get outside!
You will sleep easy this evening unlike your friend the Capricorn up there. Cups of tea and coffee will start to pile up around your desk today as you try to get everything done. Tell Jeff you deserve an extended holiday.
Salt Spring Island’s #1 Source for Arts, Entertainment & Culture. cOLUMNISTS: Lisa Sigurgeirson Maxx aD sALES: Deadlines are the 10th of the month Check out our Facebook page! John Bateman • Dorothy Price • Dr. Hannah Webb previous to book ad space & submit content. THE FISHBOWL is brought to you by publisher Genevieve Price Dr. Ralph Miller • Mishka Campbell Calendar events can be submitted up until the 15th. along with the following columnists. Occasional Contributors: Dorothy teacheslocal classes & retreats locally & worldwide. Dorothy teaches classes today & retreats locally Melinda Parks-Divers • Lis Bell Walton Call Genevieve at 250 538 8427&orworldwide. email Visit www.santosha-yoga-retreats.com or phone 250.653.4655 Visit www.santosha-yoga-retreats.com or phone 250.537.7675 GREEN PRINTING & LAYOUT: IMAGINE THAT GRAPHICS.CA thesaltyfishbowl@hotmail.com for rates & information.
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The Legion is making it easy to say goodbye to the long days of summer by making the crispy evenings of fall very entertaining with a little something for everyone.
October 4th we are happy to have The Regulars on stage again, always a fan favourite and lots of fun! October 5th for the first time ever we are presenting Superfeather, a new and exciting local talent that has just released their first album!
October 18th we are thrilled to welcome back Sue's Blue Shoes so dust off your dancing shoes and come out and play!
Tom Hooper and the Angry Hippies are coming to rock the house October 26th for our Halloween Party! This super fun night will include a costume contest and of course some debauchery and mayhem if we are lucky!
October 11th we will be hosting Karaoke as well as Scaryoke October 25th; do come in your best costume if you dare! With 42,000 songs to choose from it’s always a good time. Don't forget about Open Mic Thursdays, this hidden gem has just celebrated its second anniversary and is always 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 home style meals with prices that can’t be beat. Meat draws every Friday and Saturday, free pool and snooker on Sundays and the best parking and dance floor in town, what more could you ask for! Membership does have its privileges!
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Between Oct 7 - 20, you are invited to host an event with friends, colleagues or strangers over some good food to talk about what matters to you. This is an island-wide event, where you’re in charge. Whether it’s a meal, snack or coffee break at work, "On the Table" encourages individuals or organizations to host a conversation and bring people together. It’s a simple idea, but a deeply profound one. Each host will choose their own venue, serve their own food, and open a discussion about the issues and ideas they find most interesting. Interested in hosting your own event between Oct 7 - 20? Visit to register: https://ssifoundation.ca/foundation-initiatives/on-the-table The Salt Spring Island Foundation will also be hosting their own public event on Saturday Oct 19th so register today: https://ssifoundation.ca/foundation-initiatives/on-the-table
First on the docket Oct 21st are The Fugitives with the Buck Dodgers opening the show. Salt Spring Folk Club Season opener Monday October 21st …the SOUND …the FOOD …the VIBE
Good sound is an elusive thing. Is the skill of the sound mixer the most important factor? Or is it the sound the artist puts out that’s most important? A bad sounding room can certainly do great damage to the efforts of both artist and mixer. But with great artists, great mixers, excellent gear, an incredible sounding room and quiet and attentive audiences, they feel very fortunate and quite comfortable in claiming the “Best Sound On the Island.” First on the docket Oct 21 is The Fugitives
The Fugitives, established in 2007, have released four records, which have been nominated for multiple Canadian Folk Music Awards and a Western Canadian Music Award. Their previous album, Everything Will Happen, spent ten weeks on the top ten Canadian folk charts, and earned them a support slot across Western Canada with Buffy Sainte-Marie and an appearance at UK’s Glastonbury Festival. Their follow-up, “The Promise of Strangers”, is set for release on January 26th on Borealis Records.
A folk collective headed by songwriters Adrian Glynn and Brendan McLeod, the band has toured extensively through Canada, Western Europe, and the UK, often joined by renowned multi-instrumentalist Steve Charles, violinist Carly Frey (Echo Nebraska), and banjo player Rob McLaren (Union Duke). Over the past ten years, they’ve earned a reputation for unforgettable live shows, brimming with complex harmonies, infectious storytelling and top-notch musicianship. As the CBC has it: “This show is simply brilliant”. Performance highlights include major folk festivals across Canada, headlining slots in overseas Americana festivals, and a recently sold out run across the UK on its rural touring circuit. In 2018, the band will tour across both Canada and the EU, and venture into the United States via an official showcase at Folk Alliance. Tickets available at Salt Spring Books and at the door
Doors open at 6:00 for season pass holders, 6:15 for general admission
SSFC Season Passes available for $125 at the Fulford Hall October 21st
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 College.
I Believe in Having No Beliefs This I often asserted in our high school Holistic Psychology classes, writing it on the board in bold letters. “Aha,” some rowdy students would call out, “That's a belief!” Then the fun begins: What's wrong with beliefs? What's the problem? Why take on beliefs? What are some pay-offs and rip-offs of generating and maintaining beliefs? Could you have no beliefs? What would that be like? What is a belief anyway? In small groups, then full class, we explored such notions as: belief as idea, thought, mental concept/construct, perception, point of view held with great confidence, firm conviction of validity/reality, “how things truly are;” unquestioned/unquestionable “absolutes”—as is typical of religions. As creations of mind, ideas are, by their very nature, “fiction” in that they are created by a human author. This has nothing to do with the possible truth or falsity of the 'fiction', but merely states its essential nature as a subjective mental invention/imagining. Beliefs are, at best, potentially useful fictions (PUFs) and are necessarily limiting, eventually imprisoning to the extent that we reify them, making them rigidly, inflexibly ‘real.’ Beliefs tend to restrict psychological openness and freedom, and inhibit our ability to be creative and to make the most of the potentially empowering learning opportunities offered every moment in life. Beliefs are shaped and maintained by desires and fears—increasing ‘positive’ feelings and/or decreasing ‘negative’ ones. Possible payoffs/benefits of creating and maintaining beliefs include reducing ambiguity and gaining a sense of control over the unknown; perhaps stimulating potentially helpful motivation. Solving problems is inherently rewarding for human beings (e.g., games, puzzles, etc.) On the negative side, some individuals with rigidly held religious belief systems are willing to die and/or kill for cultural beliefs/ideologies they were simply born into and never actually chose for themselves. As infants, we are like mental sponges, automatically sucking up and uncritically adopting massive amounts of information, family and societal thinking patterns, language, concepts, beliefs, etc.—secular and religious. This conditioning is automatically recorded and stored in our brain/mind bio computer software/ hardware (an interactive, interdependent continuum). While it would be extremely difficult to wipe out all old dysfunctional mental programs causing unnecessary and unhelpful pain and suffering, we can definitely move in a psychologically constructive, virtuously empowering direction. Much scientific evidence indicates that our neurological brain/mind system is very "plastic," in that our interactive experientially-acquired and genetic/inherited dispositions/ programs are amenable to constructive modification (re-programming). Beliefs are best considered/used as tentative operational assumptions, hypotheses or suppositions created and maintained for practical purposes, treating them with open heart and mind, wisely holding them critically, lightly, humbly, flexibly. Are they helpful or hindering our growing awareness of unconditional love, joy, peace and freedom, ananda; knowing the timeless truth of human existence? This is the ultimate criterion. Note: The world’s ancient wisdom traditions all point to the illusory, irrational belief that one is separate from all else and inherently flawed as the fundamental core of all human suffering (“Original Sin”). For additional information: ralph@islandroots.ca
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VIC’S MIX With both humorous and serious moments, Vic’s Mix is a kind of “best of” spanning the immense creative territory explored by choreographer Victor Quijada, extracting jewels from the choreographer’s repertoire. In a remix of his own work, orchestrating the clash between urban pop and classical composition, Quijada goes further in his experiments defying notions of theatricality and audience expectations, while making sure that each body gravitating onstage in the highly athletic segments exemplifies the RUBBERBAND Method. Thank you to Joan Farlinger and Salt Spring Coffee Co. for sponsoring this performance. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 7:30PM / bar 6:30PM / $30/$5 PRE-SHOW TALK 7PM 2:30PM SCHOOL GROUP ONLY The hallmark of the company, the RUBBERBAND Method, comprises a unique choreographic vocabulary developed by Victor Quijada. It is now taught throughout the world in university programs, workshops, and masterclasses. Workshops in the RUBBERBAND Method are offered to dancers who want to diversify their expressive language. DANCE WORKSHOP TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 5PM-7PM / $20 / Max. 20 participants.
Nature’s Chef Tom Kral and Songstress Trisha Spire combine their gifts for an elegant evening of wildcrafted foods and music of the heart strings at the Sanctuary on Walkers Hook. Our menu for the evening will be of freshly gathered local-wild-organic ingredients, sprouted, activated, fermented, gluten free and of course made with love! Menu will be posted closer to event. Food served tapa style so we cover all dietary preferences from vegan to paleo. Crafted beverages include wild-fermented and wild teas. If you have allergies or any other dietary concerns, please message the chef. Tom Kral 250.580.0010 | tom@natureschef.ca Time flow: 6 Introduction and intention setting | 6:30 Tapas dinner with cello serenade 8:30 Performance with Trisha | 9:15 Closing
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Exchange: $55/ person We acknowledge that we hold space on unceded SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout) First Nation territory. We endeavour to honour the land and its treaties by strengthening our relationship and responsibilities to them. Registration is required. An exchange of $55 will give you access to this magical experience. To reserve your seat, please e-transfer to trishaspiremusic@gmail.com, with your name. password: abundancevibration About your hosts:
Just like the hugely successful Island Women's group 100 Women Who Care, Salt Spring Island, is a group of supportive and committed men, interested in helping others and themselves in the process. October 16 will launch the 100 Men Who Care events. Members will agree to attend three meetings a year, the first one being Oct. 16 at the Harbour House at 7pm. At each meeting members are expected to donate $100 to an Island not-for-profit organization. Three not-for-profits will be randomly chosen from the nominations received. After a brief presentation from each selected organization, members vote for one not-for-profit. The winning notfor-profit has the potential to receive $10,000. It is as simple as that: 100 men X $100 = $10,000. For more information or to get involved go to their website: www:100mensaltspring.org or find them on Facebook: 100mensaltspring.
Trisha Spire With her voice, cello and loop pedal she weaves words and melodies harvested with a listening heart in communication with the natural world. Translating what is gifted to her by animal allies, and foraged while journeying with the sub and collective consciousness… A skill passed onto her by her mother, a hypnotherapist. In her community of Salt Spring Island, she holds freestyle circles for women, as well as one on one voice coaching, and group crystal bowl sound baths. https://www.facebook.com/TrishaSpire/ Nature’s Chef, Tom Kral Over 20 years of professional cooking experience and a bloodline of cooks has evolved Tom Kral into Nature’s Chef. From a child growing up in a European deli and spending time at the family cottage, camping and foraging played an important role of his life that developed a deep connection with nature. Following his passion for cooking it led him down a path of being trained by some of the world’s best chefs, then to owner of a renowned restaurant and catering business in Toronto, ON. After a chef burn out and an awakening he finally came to settle in supernatural BC because of the irresistible call for the wild. His passion for putting medicine back into our food quickly grew into a whole new genre of dining experience, which he delivers to others through edutainment. http://natureschef.ca https://www.facebook.com/NaturesChef/
tI 's back!
It’s October and you know what that means – Sip & Savour is just around the corner! Sip & Savour Salt Spring, presented by Country Grocer and Upper Ganges Liquor Store is one of Salt Spring’s favourite celebrations. On Saturday October 19th, local and regional attendees come together from 1-4 pm for a delectable grazing event at the Farmers’ Institute. Upon arrival you are provided with a tasting plate and souvenir wine glass. Taste your way through the food and drink offerings while enjoying live music by Billie Woods and Jose Sanchez. The lively local duo will keep you swaying all afternoon from booth to booth. New this year, attendees will be voting for Top Food and Top Drink of Sip & Savour 2019 - make sure you try everything and get your votes in. The event, now in its 8th year was featured in Forbes, Eat Magazine, Outside Online, and Monday Magazine. Sip & Savour is an opportunity for attendees and business participants to connect over a shared love of food and drink, the Salt Spring Community and the Fall Harvest. Tickets are $60 + GST and are going fast for this year’s event! Purchase tickets in
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person at the Salt Spring Chamber of Commerce office and at Upper Ganges Liquor Store, or online at www.sipandsavoursaltspring.com Sip & Savour is one of many events that take place during the Harvest Food and Drink Festival. Starting with Apple Festival and ending with Halloween, the Harvest Food and Drink Festival is a series of events that honour the Fall Harvest. Various restaurants on Salt Spring host set menu dinners with a focus on locally grown and raised food and others offer local feature items along with their regular menu all month long. • • • • • • •
Salt Spring Apple Festival – September 29th Harvest Dinner at Hastings House – October 5 – Call for reservations Thanksgiving Weekend – October 12-14th World Food Day – October 16th Sip & Savour Salt Spring – October 19th Halloween – October 31st Salt Spring Inn highlights local food and drink offerings throughout the month of October.
Check the Harvest Food and Drink Schedule online as www.sipandsavoursaltspring. com as other Harvest Dinners at local restaurants are announced.
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SSNAP 2019 NOON HOUR ARTIST TALKS SERIES // FEATURING 2019 SSNAP FINALISTS 12:00pm to 1:00pm | Free with exhibition entry / $5 Single SSNAP September 24, 2019 | Klehwetua Rodney Sayers Ahswinis (Port Alberni), BC “Traditional artwork in a contemporary world” // RodneySayers.com |
SSNAP YOUTH CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – Ages 13-18 Enter Friday Sept 13 & Saturday Sept 14 Full conditions/entry form online: ssartscouncil.com YOUTH EXHIBITION Friday Oct 4 (Opening Reception 5:00 pm-7:00pm) through to Wednesday Oct 23 Open daily 11:00am- 5:00pm | Salt Spring Fine Art Gallery | Free A curated exhibition of Southern Gulf Island youth SSNAP OPENING GALA Saturday Sept 21 | 6:00pm-10:00pm | Mahon Hall $15/inc. one month exhibition entry Gala opening of the 2019/20 SSNAP Finalists’ Exhibition 2019/20 SSNAP FINALISTS’ EXHIBITION Saturday Sept 21 (Evening Opening Gala) through to Monday Oct 21 | 10:00am-5:00pm Mahon Hall | $5 single / $10 one month entry Exhibition of fifty-two outstanding artists from across Canada SSNAP ARTIST TALK SERIES Weekday noon at Mahon Hall | $5 single entry or free with exhibition pass. For more info and a list of speakers see next column. SSNAP PARALLEL ART SHOW Friday Sept 27 opening reception | 5:00pm8:00pm | Open Daily Friday Sept 27 to Sunday Oct 20 | 10:00am-4:00pm ArtSpring Galleries | Free Curated exhibition featuring selected Southern Gulf Island artists - 2019 SSNAP entrants SSNAPy SATURDAYS ALL AGES DROP-IN ART MAKING Saturdays Sept 28, Oct 5, 12 | 11:00am-3:00pm | Mahon Hall | Free with exhibition entry Join us in exploring a variety of art-making activities inspired by the materials, processes and ideas at work in the SSNAP exhibition ART & COMMUNITY–AN EVENING WITH ZITA COBB Innkeeper of the Fogo Island Inn Saturday Sept 28 | 7:30pm-9:00pm followed by reception ArtSpring Theatre | $25 advance tix: Artspring.ca How a small Newfoundland island has become a leading contemporary arts venue for artists, filmmakers, writers, and thinkers from around the globe SSNAP AWARDS NIGHT & CLOSING GALA Saturday October 19 6:00pm-10:00pm | Mahon Hall | $15 Presentation of nine awards totaling $38,000 and the 2019/20 SSNAP closing celebration 2019/20 SSNAP TRAVELING EXHIBITION Friday Jan 10 | Opening reception 6:00pm-9:00pm Open Tuesday to Saturday from Jan 11 to Feb 22, 2020 12:00pm-5:00pm Victoria Arts Council, 1800 Store Street, Victoria, BC www.vicartscouncil.ca | Free Exhibition of 2019/20 SSNAP Award winners + local finalists
September 25, 2019 | Dennis B Del Torre Duncan, BC // Insta: @d.b.del.torre “Swirling in the amnesia of history has defined my art” October 1, 2019 | Josephine Fletcher Salt Spring Island, BC // JosephineFletcher.com “Create an orchestra of thrust and energy of the great forest and deep skies” October 3, 2019 | Murray Siple North Vancouver, BC // Walletmoth.com “I push my limits physically to find environments that inspire my image making.” October 4, 2019 | David Ellingsen Victoria, BC // DavidEllingsen.com “Living within the sphere of advocacy and activism.” October 8, 2019 | Jennifer Brant Vancouver, BC // JenniferBrant.ca “I am drawing on ideas of epigenetics and intergenerational trauma.” October 9, 2019 | Dorian Melton Duncan, BC // Melton.ca “I seek the inner, hidden beauty in naturally occurring textures in geological formations.” October 10, 2019 | Marion Landry Vancouver, BC // “The artist’s practice focuses on oil paintings that explore the concept of perception.” October 11, 2019 | Rhys Edwards Vancouver, BC // MarionLandryart.com “Interest in the affective powers of ordinary materials, and the alchemy of their renderings.” October 16, 2019 | Christi York Duncan, BC // ChristiYork.com “Using weaving techniques to explore themes within the cycle of death and birth.” October 17, 2019 | Jackie Alcock Cornerbrook, NL // JackieAlcock.ca “I think of myself as driven, driven to create or go insane.” October 18, 2019 | Justin Sappier Island VIew, NB // Insta: @justinsappier “The experience of woodcarving brings me closer to my roots.”
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Salt Spring Has
Issues starring the most awesome John Bateman
Salt Spring is well known for evoking a tapestry of emotions. Many people who experience this island for even the most insignificant amount of time report experiencing emotions such as joy, enchantment, contentment, peacefulness, resentment and tranquility. I’ve been to a psychologist enough times to know that technically none of those are emotions, but you’ll have to give me a bunch of leeway here; my psychologist sure does. Besides unconditional love, the most common emotion on Salt Spring is guilt. If you’re not familiar with guilt, then somehow you never had a parent. Although plenty of catchy phrases have been used to describe Salt Spring, the most common one by far is: “Salt Spring is an islet of good intentions, surrounded by a tsunami of guilt.” It’s actually not the most common one, because I just made it up and am hoping it will get some traction. If you don’t think guilt is the most common emotion on island, all you have to do is think back on what you did last week. Take doing the recycling for example. Who hasn’t had a metal tin full of bacon fat that they just wanted to throw out instead of carefully disposing of the fat and recycling the tin? Once you’ve done that out of guilt, what was it like when you went and did your recycling? I don’t know about everyone else, but when I go I wait until the volunteers have moved to a different area before I dump my plastic or cardboard. I can’t count how many times I have been publicly shamed for trying to recycle plastic that is a bit too crinkly. Another great place to feel guilt is the local grocery store. Have you ever tried to avoid a conversation with someone in aisle one, only to run into them in aisle five? The problem isn’t so much that you shunned them, the problem is that now they can see what you are buying. Am I the only one on this island who buys Cap’n Crunch and non organic bananas? Even worse, try going through the checkout without reusable bags. There’s that moment when you realize that you’ve left them in the car, but don’t have enough time to run and grab them. The cashier loudly asks, “Would you like a paper bag????” The entire checkout section then goes quiet as you defiantly decline and try to carry $300 worth of groceries to your car using only your arms and mouth. Throwing your groceries in your gas powered car wouldn’t really be an issue in the city, but on Salt Spring, we all know that those who drive electric cars have consciences that are 20% clearer than the island average. Don’t worry, your guilt reflection of the past week is almost over. All you have to do is sheepishly avoid a few hitchhikers by pretending to adjust your radio in an effort to avoid eye contact. Sure, their pleasant smiles and peace signs may seem well intentioned, but we all know they are trying to make us feel bad. Trust me, you have to release all this island guilt so you can go home to you kids and enjoy your Cap’n Crunch dinner in peace.
Health with Hannah
10 Ways To Do Self-Care I believe self-care is an ESSENTIAL practice. But, what is it, really? Is it having a bubble bath? Feeding yourself vegetables, going to bed on time, and exercising regularly? This is something I have thought about deeply. As I grow and evolve I continue to learn what I need to really take care of myself. I continually seek to find balance in the dynamic process of my unfolding life, so that I can be my fullest, brightest self. I wrote this article to share some of the lessons I have learned. I don't see self-care as simply sleep, food, exercise, and other basic needs. These can be self-care, but aren't necessarily. In my mind self-care is no one particular thing, but rather the quality of an action. Self-care, regardless of your chosen form, is in its essence a practice of deep presence with yourself. It is you compassionately tending to you, in a mood and manner of sweetness, care, and generosity. Self-care requires slowing down. Stopping. Being present with yourself. Gently listening. Feeling. Noticing. Allowing your body to relax and release. And this can take many different forms. What does it mean for YOU to conscientiously step away and give yourself the gift of time and space? Here is a list of some of my suggestions, things you can try or ideas to just get the ball rolling: • • • • • • • • • •
Self-massage Journaling Drinking tea A bath Deep breathing Wearing a pair of sexy underwear Movement or exercise Listening to or playing music Going OUTSIDE! Giving yourself a gift
And yet, it’s not really about any of these specific items I have listed, but rather finding what works for you and bringing the quality of self-care to whatever it is you choose. Dance, sing, laugh, eat ice cream, hold hands. Nourish yourself. Know that it is easier to talk the talk than walk the walk. As yourself: what, if anything, do I do as an act of love for myself? One of the things I do with my patients is my version of a wellness wheel to help them create a visual guide to the unique categories they identify as essential to self-care. For example, this could include: body care, rest, movement, connection, touch, intellectual stimulation, creative expression, and sexual expression. This helps to identify areas where there is room for improvement. Why do self-care? We do it to be closer to who we are. To be able to understand ourselves and our needs better. To become integrated and whole as human beings. To be able to feel ourselves fully, know our emotions, and learn how to express them with integrity. To be able to exist in the world in a balanced and grounded state. To be able to serve meaningfully, in whatever realm we choose to do so. By Dr. Hannah Webb, ND drhannahwebb.com 250-999-9371
Mishka s ’
Book
Reviews with Mishka Campbell
Bunny
by Mona Awad I seriously don’t even know where to begin with this one. What on earth did I just read? Although, I really couldn’t have timed it better, with October being the creepiest month (fall, Halloween…you know). This is a truly bizarre book but one I was literally unable to put down; the pace is relentless and I NEEDED to know how it was all going to end. Mona Awad is a Canadian author whose previous novel was shortlisted for the 2016 Giller and also won the Amazon Canada First Novel Award. She’s exceptionally talented, and I think it’s fascinating that this unique, grotesque fairy tale not only has a compelling premise but is executed in such a, well, literary way. This is surreal horror but it is also darkly funny satire and most definitely not just shock-trash. “Bunny” tells the story of Samantha, an MFA student who is attending a small, elite creative writing program at an American university. She doesn’t seem to fit in with her fellow attendees, a group of rich, unbearably effusive girls who call each other Bunny and eat adorable miniature foods. The novel begins with Samantha’s frustrated rant on the Bunnies and Bunny culture and even if you’ve never seen “Mean Girls” I’m sure you’ll understand the Bunnies. “I love you Bunny!” “No, I love YOU, Bunny!” “OMG, I love your dress Bunny!” “And I love YOUR dress Bunny!” Ahem. Samantha is invited to one of their weekly “Smut Salons” and even though she hates them, is curiously compelled to attend. She ditches her very close (only) friend Ava (who it must be stated couldn’t be less Bunny-like if she tried) to participate in the Salon and thusly begin her initiation into the beyond insane machinations of the Bunnies. Acutely aware of her outsider status and its affect on her creative writing output, Samantha realizes that in order to be successful and feel accepted, she should just go along with the Bunny status quo. But my word, does that ever spiral completely out of control. You see, the Bunnies are up to some seriously macabre ritualistic business (I won’t spoil it for you) and Samantha is quickly down the rabbit hole. See what I did there? A meditation on friendship, imagination and the dark and terrible places that loneliness can take you, “Bunny” is the year’s best weird book you shouldn’t miss.
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For Everyone
with Salt Spring Island teacher Dorothy Price
Yoga
Spiritual or Worldly? Since I was twenty years old, when I first discovered yoga and meditation, I have thought of myself as a “spiritual type” person. I knew as soon as I tried yoga that it was a special practice that changed how I felt about myself and my surroundings. I found peace and serenity in a world of craziness. I have heard many people say the same thing. I continued searching for serenity each time I did yoga. Always, without fail, yoga would deliver. Such a simple thing; either sitting in meditation or doing a mindful physical practice, the outer world would fall away, allowing me to experience peace. It seemed like another place, out in the universe somewhere, not a part of me. The peaceful effects would last for a couple of days. The more yoga I did, the longer it lasted. Some years ago, I heard Dr. Wayne Dyer say “We are not human beings in search of a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings immersed in a human experience.” It was an “a-ha” moment. This changed everything. I no longer had to seek my spiritual side. I was my spiritual side! I was a spiritual being having a human experience! This shift in perspective changed the way I looked at life. I started to identify with myself more as a spiritual being rather than a worldly being. A spiritual being lands in a physical body with no owners manual! When we have a yoga (or spiritual), practise it helps us access the wisdom within. This inner wisdom can help us navigate the highs and lows of life. We draw on the wisdom of the “all knowing” Higher (Spiritual) Self to help us through life. It is important to spend time each day in that place of “higher consciousness” to help us stayed tuned in. Now, when I do my yoga practise I feel like I don’t have to search outside myself for this place of serenity. I am already there. I just have to realise it. I quiet down my thoughts so I can be aware of my true nature (higher self, inner self, spirit self, God self, whatever I chose to call it). It is a place of peace, unaffected by thoughts, worries and circumstances. The outer world falls away like a garment falling to the floor and the Spiritual Self is revealed/realised. I think of myself as a spiritual being enjoying the worldly life to the fullest (without attachment). I enjoy delicious food, beautiful sunsets, walks in nature, friendships and being with loved ones. I experience all the lows that come from loss and sickness, knowing this too will pass. And, importantly, I have an intention to live my highest good. Yoga means “union” — union of the individual (worldly) self with the Higher (Spiritual) Self. In being a spiritual being, there is a wisdom, an all knowing, that we can constantly tap into along our way. It is there. We just have to listen.
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
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25TH ANNIVERSARY OF ALL
SAINTS BY-THE-SEA
The Anglican Parish of Salt Spring Island is celebrating the 25th anniversary of All Saints by-the-Sea with several events planned for the Thanksgiving weekend in All Saints, Park Drive. Fri Oct 11, 2-4pm. Open house with photo displays, slide shows, audio interviews, and the CBC news report of the moving of St. George’s Church to the current location, where it became All Saints. Fri Oct 11, 7pm. Concert: Poetry in Motion and Music, with dance and song, celebrating 25 years of creative ministry. Sun Oct 13th, 10am. Holy Eucharist with Bishop Logan McMenamie. Sun Oct 13th, 4pm. Vespers at ST. MARY’S, Fulford, with Bishop Logan. Celebrating 125 years of this lovely old church which is also home of Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice.
Lisa Sigurgeirson Maxx, ECE
Nurturing, empowering & educating families for over 30 years *amma = grandmother in Icelandic
A Death in the Family We recently experienced a death in the family, so now feels like a good time to approach this subject, which most of us would really rather not talk about. But let’s face it, death happens. When death happens tell children about it in plain, clear language. Do not use euphemisms. Saying the person “went to sleep” or “we lost grandpa” can create exaggerated fears about going to sleep, or about themselves or others getting “lost.” Simply say, “I have some sad news. Grandpa died today.” Some children may cry, some may get very quiet, some might get angry, and others might ask a lot of questions. Any and all responses are OK. Do your best to be with their responses, to answer their questions, to allow their expression of grief to be what it is, and know that it’s OK to show them your grief, too, (in the not too overwhelming moments). You can model for them that grief comes in waves and with many different emotions.
Salt Spring Square Dance
Every child will react to the news and experience and express their grief differently depending on their age and stage of development, their individual temperament, and how close they were to the deceased person.
For months now you've read about it in the papers, seen it on the news, and even heard it whispered in the shadows. The new craze infecting our youth like a fresh box of sugar cubes. No, we're not talking about fizzle rocks or jingle jangle. We're talking about a good ol' Square dance.
Children express grief very differently than adults do. A child may begin playing soon after they’ve heard the news. This doesn’t mean they are not sad, that they don’t care, or that they are being disrespectful in any way. Playing can be a child’s way of retreating while their psyche processes the information.
Yes it's high time for a hoedown on Salt Spring. Something for everyone, the night will kick off with some musical treats followed by dancing. Featuring live stringband Bex & The Bullpen, all the dances are beginner-friendly and taught on-the-spot. Whether you come alone or bring the whole crew, you'll be making new friends left and right!
Be aware that behavioral regressions may occur, school or friend avoidance might happen, or physical symptoms – headaches, stomachaches - may develop. A variety of confusing emotions will likely be experienced – sadness, anger, anxiety, frustration, guilt, or sometimes relief, if there was a long illness prior to the death. Anger might be directed at another family member. Their sense of relief may be very confusing for the child. A child may feel to blame for the death somehow. Do your research as to your child’s developmental stage and what you might expect during this difficult time, and practice your best listening and supporting skills. If necessary find a friend or professional the child can process with.
Saltwater Hank is a true craftsman of song, honoring the historical tales of ordinary folks with extraordinary will in a way that tugs on your heartstrings and gets your toes tapping. Born in Prince Rupert and a member of the Gitga'at community, he now hails from Haida Gwaii. Twin'd, traveling from Dawson City, is an alternative folk duo drawing on traditional stylings led by striking vocal harmonies and multi-instrumentation. Local act Lazy Bouy will spin some salty tales on the banjo. Note: Bring a water bottle! Refreshments not provided. Date: Fri Oct 11th Time: 7:30 - 12:30 Admission: $15 18 & under: Free Beaver Point Hall @ 1361 Beaver Point Road
Painting by Angelina Elise
Children should be included in the funeral or memorial if they wish to be, but do not insist that a child attend if they do not want to. If they will be attending let them know details about what to expect. If they choose not to attend, create another way for the child to “say goodbye:” light a candle and share memories; plant a tree in the deceased’s honour; make a scrapbook or photo album together. Take a walk in nature. Observe and talk about the cycles of life together. “Why do the leaves fall?” my then nearly-three-year-old grandson asked, shortly after another death, some years ago. “Leaves die and then they fall,” I said. “Like grandpa died?” he wondered. “Yes,” I said. “Like grandpa died.” Send your parenting questions to: singingamma@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/thesingingamma Visit: www.thesingingamma.com
Finding Balance
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Work-life balance has been a hot topic for well over a decade, but its definition is ever evolving as generations age in and out of the workforce. The concept behind work-life balance has never been more important. With the increase of interconnectivity many workers feel they are always “on”. It used to be that workers would arrive at work, work until the end of the day and show up the following day. They had defined “on” and “off” time. These days it is increasingly common for workers to answer emails first thing in the morning, deal with issues in the evenings and catch up with work on weekends.
Introducing Artcraft Manager
Sarah Hyams
Jessica Harkema, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce
Work-life balance is essential in creating a healthy work environment to avoid chronic stress, burnout and their associated consequences. If you read the research, it usually focuses on the differences between generations. Baby boomers focus on pay level and stability, Gen Xers emphasize time with family and look at opportunities for telecommuting and vacation time, whereas millennials look for a career path that aligns with the lifestyle they envisioned for themselves. But what can you do as an employer, entrepreneur and small business owner to enhance your own work-life balance? • Learned to delegate - delegate the work that does not depend on your knowledge, creativity or authorization to do. This may include hiring a bookkeeper or virtual assistant. • Learn when you work best - When are you most productive? Allocate your concentrated work time during your most productive times. • Learn to say no -You do not have to please everyone. Learning to say no and not feeling bad about it will significantly improve your levels of stress and reduce burn-out. • Take holidays off - Once again, take holidays off! It can be very tempting to check your emails, make phone calls and track your business while on holidays. Holidays are there for a reason, you need a break. • Turn off at the end of the day (or whenever you select as your “off” time) - Does that email need to be sent right now? Do you need to respond to the comments on social media at 9pm? Likely no. This can take a long time to adjust to because you live and breathe your business, but it’s important to turn “off”. These are just a few ways you can create a better work-life balance. You need to decide what balance is the right balance for yourself. It can be hard to learn to let go of the reigns every once in a while, but learning to do so will also help you start the process of removing yourself as an essential core of your business, setting your business up to run on its own. But don’t forget to do what feels right for you.
Deadline for submissions to Wintercraft and showcases Oct 31st 2019 I’d like to introduce myself. In July I took the position of Artcraft manager, getting to know the Arts Council staff as well as the exhibitors of Artcraft. As an artist myself, it has been great to be involved in such a project, getting to know more about the Arts Council and how best to serve our community. I have been on Salt Spring just over a year now. Originally from Canada, I spend most of my life in UK, where I traded my east Edmonton accent for an Oxford English one! My background is in 3D Craft design and arts education. I keep my hands busy with silver jewellery and feet active with dance. As well as managing Artcraft I also teach as an Artist in the Class programme and Afro-Brazilian dance at RainWood Dance Studio. As we prepare for the holiday season and 2020 I am looking forward to seeing artists’ applications for the coming events; Wintercraft, our 3 weekends prior to Christmas gorgeous art and craft show. We are also looking for proposals for exciting new work by groups or individuals for our Artcraft Showcases for JuneSeptember 2020. For outdoor artists we are looking forward to seeing unusual and awesome landart/outside art pieces for our Artcraft Outside exhibition which happens during Artcraft, June-Sept 2020. See below for more details about the shows: Wintercraft is our annual Christmas art and craft sale, presenting 90-100 Southern Gulf Island artists. Applications are open to artists and makers creating work/collections in all media with a contemporary feel and a good eye for detail. More details at: ssartscouncil.com/wintercraft/ Artcraft Showcase Exhibition series welcomes proposals from artists and craft people working in a variety of media, for the 2020 season. Artists can submit work individually or as part of a group. SArtists can submit work individually or as part of a group. Showcases are a great opportunity for emerging and established artists to exhibit their work in a curated environment. For info see: ssartscouncil.com/showcase-exhibitions/ Artcraft outdoors: promotes adventurous, large and inspirational 2D and 3D outdoor art works. We’re excited to work with artists who have a bold vision for bringing art outside and around Mahon Hall. For info see: ssartscouncil.com/showcase-application/
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Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice, at old St Mary’s Church opposite Fulford Hall, is a wonderfully sacred space. Please join us! On Saturday, October 19th, from 10am to 3pm, a workshop on “Dr. Carl Jung and Archetypal Astrology” will be facilitated by Usha Haywood, Jungian therapist. On Monday, October 22nd, from 9:30am-12pm Aaron Kipnis, Ph.D. will be leading “Old Salts,” a discussion session for men—“There comes a time in many men’s lives when we have accomplished much of what we set out to do. We may have moved on from occupations and roles. We may also start encountering new challenges. Let’s talk about the authentic challenges, wisdom and absurdities of age to see if we might aid one another in forging more meaningful lives in the time that remains.” On Saturday, October 26th, from 1:30-4:30pm Gale Hingston, dancer/choreographer will facilitate Autumn Musings in Dance, Sacred Dance with Visualization and Meditation. 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 evening of Celtic and other traditions of chanting and drumming on Tuesday, October 1st will be facilitated by Anthropologist/Shaman Marilyn Walker. On Tuesday, October 8th the Spiritual Discussion evening’s topic is “Turning Points—Heavenly Messengers.” On Tuesday, October 15th the Poetry evening will be facilitated by Chris Smart and on Tuesday, October 22nd, Star of the Sea continues its programme of an Evening of Quiet Practice where you can pray, meditate, contemplate or walk in the cemetery. Registration is at staroftheseassi.ca. (No registration needed for Tuesday evenings.)
Death Café facilitated by JayaLynda
2PM-4PM OCT 26 | NOV 23 | FEB 1 A special cemetery walk with Dave Phillips, April 11th only. At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. Our objective is ‘to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives’. A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.
Ocean Defenders Weekend
Oct 5/6 2019
PHOTO CREDIT: J.A. Kraulis, taken in Fulford harbour You are invited to a fun, accessible, soul-filling weekend of ocean connection and stewardship~ in beautiful Fulford Harbour, SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout) First Nation territory, Salt Spring Island. You are invited to a fun, accessible, soul-filling weekend of ocean connection and stewardship~ in beautiful Fulford Harbour, SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout) First Nation territory, Salt Spring Island. Come for one hour, come for the whole weekend! This event is free (with some ** sections by-donation, proceeds going to the "Pull Together" legal fund). This gathering was born out of a desire to step up our actions to protect this Salish Sea we love and call home. Blending art, activism, and ocean connection, our hope is that you will leave feeling renewed and motivated. Please message Anna for event address details in Fulford and to RSVP: anna.kraulis@gmail.com Current Schedule (subject to change and additions): Saturday daytime: Opening circle (11am) and welcome "Songs for the Ocean": seaside music jam (led by Clara- The Sidewalk Cellist, with contributions from Theo Kraulis and others) Group letter-writing (materials and info provided), phone banking : we've got an election coming up! Herring school: learn about why they're important to the recovery of the Southern Resident Orcas, and the health of the Salish Sea as a whole: then add your voice to help protect them (facilitated by Hannah Carpendale) Ocean themed Mehandi (Henna) by Anna** Saturday evening: "Grand Seascapes of the Pacific Northwest": slideshow by renowned Canadian Landscape photographer J.A. Kraulis Potluck (bring a dish to share or $10 contribution) Sunday morning: Group ocean swim/dunk to raise support for Pull Together legal fund (inspired by the "Go Wild for Salmon" challenge from 2018) Oceanside yoga with Salt Spring teacher Charlotte Priest** Sunday afternoon Circle dialogue: how can we be better ocean stewards? How can our gifts be used for good? A chance to reflect, network and plant seeds for future initiatives Closing circle Ongoing: "58 Oceans Project": multimedia dance photo installation by Charlotte Priest and Anna Kraulis More offerings/guests will continue to be announced through our Facebook event page ("Ocean Defenders Weekend"): Would you like to join in sharing something? An idea? Poem? Song? Petition?Get in touch with Anna! https://www.facebook.com/events/376793212985632
19/20 Season Lineup Oct 21 Nov 18
Jan 20 Feb 10 Mar 16 April
The Fugitives Barney Bentall and the Cariboo Express Fred Eaglesmith Jon Brooks plus The LYNNeS Cecile Doo-Kingue GuMBoOT GaLA
19/20 SSFC Season Passes can be purchased for $125 at the Fulford Hall on Oct. 21
info: festival@saltspring.com www.saltspringfolkclub.com
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The Salt Spring National Art Prize
The 2019/2020
SSNAP Exhibition
The Salt Spring National Art Prize presents
The
PARALLEL
artshow
SSNAP
2019
Awards Night
Sat. Oct 19 | 6 10pm Mahon Hall 114 Rainbow Rd. Tickets: $15 at the door or available online at www.ssartscouncil.com/store
Awards announced for SSNAP Finalist Exhibition and Parallel Show Awards
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