Missoula Valley May 2016

Missoula Valley MAY 2016

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An ode to Mother Nature.

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y first Montana hike was up Blodgett Canyon in Hamilton last May with my boyfriend. The sun was warm against our backs and the air was still cool. We were transplants, new to the sweeping views and big, see-into-forever skies. If a bear came trudging down the path we wouldn’t have known it. Our noses were pointed to the bluest heavens above or to the cascading views below our climb.

It was as if we had stumbled upon spring’s red carpet.

Arrowleaf balsamroot, Oregon grape, Indian paintbrush, shooting stars—they were all there, glowing and proud. Our dog was pulled over up ahead, two front legs in a narrow stream, water dripping from his bottom lip, unleashed.

Two weeks later we were sitting deep in our saddles as our horses followed the dirt trail at Larry Loop in Stevensville. We’d gone white water rafting, tubing, and browsing at the Clark Fork Farmer’s Market in the months that followed, tasting summer like we never had before, sipping on lemonade swirled with local honey.

When we bought our first home that autumn, we hung cuttings of our English lavender above the kitchen sink alongside dried basil. Our neighbor gave us tomatoes and kale to complete our farm-to-table dinner that same evening.

This month’s issue is brimming with thanks to our Mother Nature. Whether it is the barley to our whisky, roses to our plates, or the upward stroke in the drawing of a glacier lily, we are—and always have been—in awe of Her. Perhaps Mary Oliver, a favorite poet of mine, says it best in a poem titled, “Bazougey”:

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May 2016

Departments

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Culinary Creations

22

Artist’s Palette

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Driver’s Notebook

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

16 From Garden to Table

Edible flowers enhance the menu and benefit our bodies.

18 The Water of Life

The Art of Whisky Tasting with Missoula's 'Scotch Whisky Guy.'

22 Bio-Gypsy

Artist Rebecca Durham’s method is as poetic and creative as it is scientific.

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Good Times

A Cinematic Cultural Exchange

The sixth Montana International Children’s Film Festival brought together Montana families and international professors and students from the University of Montana to share their culture heritages, and attendees—children and adults alike—got the opportunity to view the world through a different lens. Visit MTICFF.com to learn more. PHOTOGRAPHY MTICFF

A still image from John Akre's film "First Eyes on the Moon"

Suhan Chen, director of the Confucius Institute, Volunteers Beth Woody, Lisa Vachio, Amy Ragsdale Luc Campeau, producer and director of the film "Turtle Tale" and the Monster Hunt film poster and Flora Lloyd (sitting)

Dolls from the personal collection of Mona Mondava, director of UM's Culture and Food Festival

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AROUND TOWN

'CHANGING MOMENT' CALL FOR ART Radius Gallery, 114 E. Main, invites artists to submit original artwork to its second annual Juried Art Exhibition in response to this year's

shooting safety, horse packing, land ethics, wildlife conservation, backcountry etiquette to dog handling, fly casting clinics, and more. It will take place on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

At its core, the expo is geared to instill the values of our outdoor heritage. At the event, each youth participant will be given a report card to document interaction with the various work stations that is required to be completed for drawings held at the end of the day to select the youths who will receive scholarships to attend outdoor camps throughout Montana. Go to TellerWildlife.org for more information on or to donate to this event.

FIRSTS FOR WOMEN IN MONTANA Emilie LeBel, assistant professor of composition at the University of

theme: The Changing Moment. The exhibit is designed to showcase

Montana's School of Music, became the first woman

outstanding 2D and 3D visual fine art by a wide variety of artists.

to win the Land’s End Ensemble’s Composer

Unexpected interpretations of the show's theme are welcome as are

Competition. She won with her piece “Oranda,” and

submissions that showcase a range of subjects, styles and media. The

will receive a $1,500 commissioning prize after com-

submission deadline is Sunday, May 29 and the exhibition will begin

posing a new piece for a piano trio that will be pre-

July 30 and run through September 16. Visit RadiusGallery.com for full

miered next season by the Land’s End Ensemble.

submission guidelines and more information.

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CycloFemme, a socially-driven grassroots celebration of women

The Missoula Horse Council is hosting the first of a three-part

on bikes, is bringing its annual Mother's Day ride to Missoula on

obstacle challenge series at Big Sky Horse Park on Saturday, May

Sunday, May 8. This annual event is held in cities all over the world

14. Bring your steed of any breed and dress to impress. Judges

and is a celebration of women and girls on bikes, regardless of gen-

will be looking for displays of good horsemanship in all divisions.

der, age, ethnicity or bicycle preference. It's free to participate so

Each course will consist of 6-15 obstacles, to be ridden at various

there's no reason not to. This will be a casual ride around town, and

gaits and at different levels of difficulty depending on the division.

all abilities, ages, body types and cycles are welcome. Meet at the

The subsequent events will be held on June 18 and September 3.

Griz statue on the UM campus at 11 a.m. Visit CycloFemme.com for

Courses will be open the Friday before each competition for school-

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MAMALODE MOTHER’S DAY EVE

Refuge in Corvallis is a one-day event that aims to engage youth

Looking for the perfect way to bring in Mother ’s Day? Local

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businesses across Missoula will offer free and special classes, CONTINUED >

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on her life: “I even found my family through Special Olympics vol-

for moms on Saturday, May 7. The celebration will wrap up with

unteers. I met my adoptive mom in 1998 when she was a Special

a red carpet affair at the Roxy Theater, 718 S. Higgins, at 7:30

Olympics volunteer. She is still my downhill ski and cycling coach.”

p.m. where they will feature stories, high-dollar giveaways, and

Most athletes say they are healthier and richer in friends from their

a sing-a-long version of Mamma Mia. Mayor John Engen will

participation in Special Olympics.

also be there to make a special announcement. For more information, visit Mamalode.com.

ENGAGE. EMPOWER. ENRICH.

Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, and these athletes participate in a rigorous and specific training program for months to compete.

What makes the Special Olympics Montana State Summer Games so

Come show your support for and cheer on—with noisemakers, pom-

extraordinary—apart from its amazing competitors—is the community

poms, whistles, horns, etc.—these athletes at the opening ceremony on

that rallies around and supports the event. Almost 3,000 volunteers are

May 18 at 7 p.m. at Washington Grizzly Stadium and the events in which

involved in this annual event, being held in Missoula for the second time.

they’ll be competing. The Montana Special Olympics is May 17-20 at vari-

Special Olympics engages, empowers and enriches their competitors and volunteers alike, and when the approximately 1,200 athletes from around the state step up to the starting line in their chosen events, they will be surrounded by people who’ve pointed out the gold in them—even if

ous venues in and around Missoula. Visit SOMT.org or Special Olympics Montana on Facebook for times and locations.

FROM THE EDITOR

they don’t win a gold medal. The organization’s motto—”Let me win, but if

In the April article about Rosie McCormack titled, “Loyola’s Sacred

I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt”—exemplifies the character of

Heart: High School Senior’s Big Heart Is a Great Inspiration,” a quote

those competing and volunteering.

was mistakenly attributed to Stacy Kendrick. The quote should have

Every athlete shares how their involvement with Special Olympics

been attributed to Father Joseph Carter, S.J. The error was corrected

has changed their lives. According to one athlete, a woman named

in our online edition. Also, the senior photograph of Rosie on page

Stacy who has competed in the Special Olympics for 31 years and

14 was taken by Mark Payton. Missoula Valley Lifestyle apologizes

in 18 different events, the organization has had a profound influence

to Father Carver, Rosie and her family, and Mark for the oversights.

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Culinary Creations

FROM GARDEN TO TABLE Edible Flowers Enhance the Menu and Benefit Our Bodies ARTICLE SUZETTE ZARA | PHOTOGRAPHY JOY REYNOLDS

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lucking a petal almost seems cruel as if it were being stripped away from its place among family and friends. When a flower is whole—that

is, petals intact—a purpose seems fulfilled: She has brightened a room as a member of a bouquet but her purpose does not need end there. Beneath the lush and assorted colors of her petals exists the power to sweeten our recipes and promote longevity. Several varieties of edible flowers—including chrysanthemums, marigolds, roses, and basil flowers—can easily be grown in a home garden, or even on a window sill in the kitchen, where they can be quickly washed, dried and added to the food on our tables.

Dating back more than 3,000 years, chrysanthemum flowers are widely used in Chinese cooking and in tea. Chrysanthemums (or “mums”) come in a wide variety of colors, and their flavor varies by color. For example, red blossoms typically have a slightly tangy boldness, which contrasts quite nicely with sweet frosting.

All varieties of marigolds are edible, but three in particular are favored for their flavor: Tagetes lucida, Tagetes patula and Tagetes tenuifolia. They possess a mild citrus flavor, which pairs nicely with a lemon cupcake. Marigolds can also be used to color dishes yellow; they are occasionally termed “poor man’s saffron.”

The rose's beauty cannot be disputed, and its inclusion in our cooking repertoire will surely add elegance to any dish. Like marigolds, all pure roses (genus Rosa) are edible, but their flavor depends on the color, from tart to sweet. Typically, the darker the color, the more tart the flavor.

Basil flowers can be white, light lavender or pale pink, depending on the type of basil and their flavor echoes a milder version of dried cooking basil. Not only are the flowers attractive and delicious, but they also possess strong anti-aging benefits. Loaded with antioxidants, basil can protect our cells from the damaging molecules that contribute to heart disease and osteoporosis.

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The Water of Life The Art of Whisky Tasting with Missoula’s 'Scotch Whisky Guy'

ARTICLE CHELSEA LYN DRAKE PHOTOGRAPHY PAMELA DUNN-PARRISH

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e isn't Charles M. Schulz's Charlie Brown. And Snoopy isn't his best friend: Scotch whisky is. Charlie Brown of Missoula has a lifetime of memories, travel, paintings, and whisky to call upon. They're littered—in an organized fashion—throughout his home, trailing down to a man cave that would make one think, This is what they had in mind, when they first coined the term.

There is minimal shelving behind the bar where mementos from his lifetime of travel rub elbows. Photographs of trips to Ireland and Scotland and amber shades are sure to catch the flecks in any visitor's eyes. They are rarities—both to Charlie and the world.

The cabinetry opposite from the bar houses a variety of rare Scotch whiskies. Some sit in etched bottles with hand-drawn labels and others are hidden away in smooth wooden cases or sleek boxes, their names waiting to train your tongue: GlenDronach (pronounced glen-dro-knock), Glenmorangie (glen-moran-jee), Edradour (ed-u-dower).

He's known as "the Scotch whisky guy" in our valley not because of his unique collection or too-cool-for-the-room tasting parties but because of his palate. It's all about how smell and taste harmonize for the individual. This, Charlie says, is where the difficulty comes in: telling someone which whisky is better than another. CONTINUED >

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THE WATER OF LIFE (CON TI N U ED)

Chelsea opens up a rare bottle of Scotch whisky

Charlie takes Chelsea through a tour of his collection

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Typically, Charlie tells me, women are better tasters because of their heightened sense of smell, which is vital to the whisky tasting experience. So I confidently pick up the tulip glass Charlie has poured for me and follow his instruction for a perfect sip. First, he and I tilt our glasses, never swirling them, to avoid obliterating our smell. Then we nose our glasses. It's the introductory whiff that wakes our senses and readies us for the taste. We do this a few times before keeping our mouths slightly open at the rim, helping us better discern the different aromas.

The mouth feel is what we're experiencing when we take our first sip. It's a small amount that coats and swishes around our mouths, much like tapping each wooden bar on a xylophone, tuning us into a symphony of the whisky's flavors, aromas, and consistency. Ten seconds or more I welcome the whisky before swallowing, and then I take a sip of air and breath it through my nose to indulge in the finish and realize more flavors as they arrive.

I tell him my story of smoke, vanilla, and wood and remind myself not to ask for cranberry juice the way I would've in college. It's like a magic trick that he has allowed me the ability to perform. No ice, no water, just whisky and its complex flavor profile.

Charlie walks me through his collection, each bottle a different memory or region of the world. Ireland, Scotland, Japan. He points to a bottle behind the glass and begins, "They accidentally mixed Glen Moray, an average Scotch whisky, in with Ardbeg Provenance, which is extremely expensive." I cringe at hearing what seems like a colossal, costly mistake but Charlie laughs, remembering how his friend suggested that they taste it before throwing it away. Serendipity was bottled and enjoyed soon after, taking its place on Charlie's shelf and in whisky history.

"You're looking at some of the rarest scotch in the world," says Charlie. "I've got bottles in there [that] I paid $80 for and they're worth $2,000 now, just in two years."

Many of his bottles come from distilleries that he's tasted for. "I give them tasting notesâ&#x20AC;Ś. It's not a profession per se because they just enjoy my comments on what I like.

They're tasting the same elements that [I] taste." In a way, he's giving these distilleries validation of their own product.

But why have so many bottles, Charlie? Why collect them? He shakes his head and says that he doesn't know why someone would collect whisky, even though he sells some of his inventory to collectors eager to get their hands on his rarities.

"I'm not a collector," says Charlie. "I drink them."

One of his aunts was the first female naval caption in the navy. She went over to Scotland several times and every time she did, they'd reward her with bottles of scotch. Charlie would fly to California when she'd return home and drink them with her, realizing over the years that his palate was similar to that of a woman's, sensitive to the layers upon layers of flavor and aromas that whisky had to offer. A U.S. Army veteran himself, Charlie founded the Scotch Whisky Society of Montana in 2005. Today, there are about 175 members, half of whom are women.

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He holds the neck of another bottle as we stand together in front of the cabinet, which now feels like a tier of crown jewels. We laugh about their worth, how some have doubled or tripled within a few years. He tells me about the doctors, lawyers, and Indian chiefs that have attended his parties and his friends—importers, bartenders, and bar owners—and the liquid that flowed from each toast.

"I'm not rich in terms of money," says Charlie, putting another bottle back in its place. "But I am rich because I have a wealth of good friends all over the world."

Together, we raise our last sips. "Uisge beatha," toasts Charlie. Here's to the water of life.

CHARLIE BROWN'S QUICK GUIDE TO WHISKY

It doesn't matter what we call it—scotch, bourbon or whisky—it's all whisky or whiskey, if you prefer the Irish or American spelling. Whisky sans 'e' is how the Scots spell it.

The differences come down to the two G's— geography and grain: • Scotland – The home of William Wallace makes its whisky from barley, also called single malt.

• Ireland – At the heart of Irish whisky is wheat.

• U.S. – The American brand of whisky is primarily made from corn and is frequently called bourbon.

• Canada – Our neighbors to the north use rye.

• Japan – The Japanese take from the Scottish tradition and make their whisky from barley. Don't call it Scotch whisky: That's reserved for whisky from Scotland.

Single Malt or Blended Whisky?

• Single malt exclusively refers to whisky produced with barley. Barley and single malt = synonyms.

• A blended whisky means there was a controlled science experiment. Blends can use up to 40 different whiskies mixed with single malt as the base.

• Typically, U.S. and Canadian blends use red wine.

And, according to Charlie, they are quite good.

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Artist’s Palette

Blue-eyed Grass: what happened to the sky

REBECCA DURHAM'S METHOD IS AS POETIC AND CREATIVE AS IT IS SCIENTIFIC

Glacier Lily: your tepals are showing

Bio-Gypsy

ARTICLE EVE KENNEALLY WITH CHELSEA LYN DRAKE

R

ebecca Durham—an artist, poet, and botanist—is a breed of her own. In a world that fights for black and white, Rebecca gives them shades of gray, fits of color, words, and science.

She creates zany, beautiful pieces that clearly show her investment in utilizing the lenses of both art and science and an impressive ability to have one foot in each world. Rebecca has taken the beauty of these contrasting fields and reminded us, through her work, that our ability to observe is the same, no matter the subject.

Her interest in both poetry and science first bloomed in college, eventually leading to a master’s degree in botany after which point she relocated from the east coast to Montana to be more at home among the blue-eyed grass and glacier lilies. She describes her post-grad work as that of a “bio-gypsy,” that is, performing field work around the country.

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For the past five years she’s worked at the MPG Ranch in Florence and has also spent time with both the U.S. Forest and National Parks services studying re-vegetation and seed collection around Montana. She’s also worked on everything from plant phenology, which is the study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena in relation to climate, plant and animal life, to soil crust (the latter of which is a project she’s currently working on with Northern Arizona University).

Rebecca, who recently had a two-month long display of her pieces at the Montana Natural Historical Center, demonstrates with each piece a true grasp on how science and art can complement and strengthen one another despite their differences.

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She enjoys how “integrated and interactive” the experience of creating a traditional science diagram with poetic language. Poems, art, and science are “conglomerations [that form] a whole piece,” she said.

Her artistic process varies. Sometimes she’ll write poems directly on visual art she’s already created, or she’ll create a piece of art based on something she’s previously written. She often lets the color and structure of the plant or flower inspire writing to surround the image. However she arrives at her work, it’s safe to say that Rebecca focuses on “the minute details of nature,” as she chooses her topics based on something she’s either been thinking about or that gets under her skin (like a prairie coneflower).

Her marker and paper drawing of the glacier lily, for example, isn’t labeled with the parts of the plant. Instead, Rebecca writes in the space between the flower and the leaf: “under / here / no one sees / us / save / the bees.” The poem, like much of Rebecca’s work, is playful while also serving as a warning about environmental disruption.

Rebecca’s interest in eco-critical theory, an interdisciplinary study of illustrating environmental concerns and examining the various ways literature treats the subject of nature, has allowed her to see “beyond the pretty flowers” to habitat loss, pollution from pesticides, and other forms of natural destruction. She noted wistfully, “It would be nice to [just] be a romantic poet, but you’re also remembering formaldehyde plants.”

The magic of this marriage, beyond our ability to observe art and science and draw our own conclusions from both, is perhaps how Rebecca—and the rest of us—chooses to make sense of our beautiful, sometimes aching world.

Some of Rebecca’s pieces can be found on the blog she keeps through the MPG Ranch: MPGRanch.com.

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T

he Mazda MX-5 (originally called the Miata) has long been the personification of driving fun and the fourth-generation 2016 model continues to be just that. The original MX-5 Miata, introduced in 1989, was the reincarnation of a British sports car and more than 950,000 have been sold worldwide.

According to Mazda, the all-new 2016 is lighter, smaller, quicker and more nimble than its predecessor. The wheelbase is nearly one inch shorter and curb weight is 2,332 pounds. Mazda said that increased use of high-tensile steel and careful attention to reducing even the slightest amount of weight with every component resulted in a total weight reduction of 150 pounds.

There are three models: Sport, Club and Grand Touring.

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Sport starts at $24,915, Club at $28,600 and Grand Touring at $30,065.

The test vehicle was the Club model with the optional Brembo/ BBS package of 17-inch BBS wheels and Brembo front brakes. The Club model also has a limited-slip differential on manual transmission models, Bilstein shocks, a shock tower brace, and a front air dam and rear lip spoiler.

The 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine delivers 155 horsepower, 12 less than the previous model. It would seem that fewer horsepower would hurt performance but the car felt as quick and energetic as ever, helped by the lighter weight. A six-speed manual transmission is standard and a six-speed automatic is optional.

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PRICE: The base price of the Club model is $28,600. The test car was equipped with navigation and the Brembo/BBS package of 17-inch wheels, Brembo front brakes, painted brake calipers, side sill extensions, and a rear bumper skirt. The sticker price was $33,170.

WARRANTY: Three years or 36,000 miles with a five-year,

60,000-mile powertrain warranty.

POINT: The redesigned MX-5 still has the soul of a pure sports

car. The new body is attractive, fuel economy is improved, and handling is just as good as ever.

COUNTERPOINT: The MX-5 is slightly smaller than the previous

model and the cabin felt crowded. The cloth top is quite noisy at highway speeds.

Fuel economy is up considerably, too. The manual transmission model is rated at 27 miles per gallon in the city and 34 on the highway. That’s exceptional.

Driven vigorously, the MX-5 feels as though it is glued to your hips. The engine has been moved down and back for better handling.

The steering is light and direct and the car pivots around corners so precisely that it almost feels telepathic, thanks in large measure to a 50-50 weight distribution and low center of gravity.

Slide into the MX-5 and the cockpit definitely feels small. Folks more than six feet tall are likely to be cramped. The pedals are tightly grouped and getting in and out can be challenging, especially for aging enthusiasts. The stubby gearshift is next to the driver’s right hand and changing gears is as simple as rocking your wrist.

Dropping the manual top is a matter of undoing a central latch and pulling it back into folded position behind the seats. It is most easily done outside the car, but can be done from inside.

On the highway, the cloth top reverberated so loudly that I could hardly stand to drive more than 65 miles per hour. The previous MX-5 was available with a power-folding hard top but one is not offered on the 2016. A folding hard top would add weight but it would make the car much more suitable for highway use.

Mazda’s infotainment system has a seven-inch color touchscreen display. It is operated with voice commands or a multi-function command dial on the console. Standard items include HD radio, two USB inputs, smart keyless entry, and a nine-speaker Bose audio system with headrest-mounted speakers and Sirius satellite radio.

The interface of the optional, dealer-installed navigation system was not nearly as intuitive as most smartphones.

The MX-5 may be 27 years old but it acts like a teenager.

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Lifestyle Calendar

May MAY 6

MAY 7 FREE COMIC BOOK DAY MUSIC COMICS AND GAMES Publishers print special editions of comics just for this national event. All for free! Local comic professionals—Enormous creator Tim Daniel, Karma Police artist Tony Gregori and Area Unknown creator and artist Bryce Hansen—will be on-site signing books

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Beth Hunter McHugh, who is the winner of the 2015 Meadowlark Award for Women Writers and lives in Hamilton, will be reading from

MAY 7

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GARDEN CITY BREWFEST

MAY 7

CARAS PARK The Garden City Brewfest is the grand finale of Missoula Craft

YMCA'S 44TH ANNUAL RIVERBANK RUN

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COCRÉA DANCE WEEKEND WORKSHOP

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MAY 8 - 13

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MOTHER'S DAY ARTS & CRAFT SALE

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MAY 22 LIP SYNC BATTLE TOP HAT LOUNGE Join the Top Hat Lounge and Camp Mak-A-Dream for the first-ever Missoula Lip Sync Battle. The family and adult events will each feature 10 bands and begin at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., respectively. All proceeds benefit Camp Mak-A-Dream. For tickets, go to TopHatLounge.com.

MAY 26 EAT & RUN GOOD FOOD STORE The Good Food Store is teaming with Run Wild Missoula for

MAY 17 - 20

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2016 STATE SUMMER SPECIAL OLYMPIC GAMES

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Parting Thoughts

A Mother's

Commitment WORDS NICHOLAS LITTMAN

M

y mother is always the first to call me on my birthday to remind me of the night before I was born. At the time, she was living in a one-room adobe house in Tucson, Arizona. On this late November night, she sat outside, leaning back in a deep-set wicker chair, letting her belly rest, and watching the full moon.

The white light cast a magical aura across the sagebrush and sweet-smelling mesquite and as she sat and felt my squirming—the kicking of my feet, the opening and closing of my tiny fingers—she had a premonition I would be born the next day.

Sure enough, the next afternoon, as she was watching that epic film of freedom—Gandhi—the labor pains began, and eight hours later, I was born at home in the red adobe house.

On my birthday my mother calls me to remind me what a remarkable event I was. On that day, 29 years ago, I emerged into the wide, sensory world for the first time. My face was wrinkled, my voice was loud, and my eyes were filled with wonder. I was very vulnerable.

My mother knew then that although I had come from the genes of my father and her, I was my own unique person, a small body and voice that would someday grow into a big body and voice. But all that growth into myself, all that learning and stretching could only come because on day one (and for nine months before) my mother made a commitment—an instinctual-but-by-no-means-taken-for-granted commitment—to nurture and care for me as I grew.

My mother’s commitment of care has lasted far beyond my helpless toddler years, manifesting in countless ways: the cinnamon apples that were lovingly prepared and tucked into my sister's and my lunchboxes every day; the delight in playing basketball with me, even when I became taller than her in sixth grade; the willingness to pack up the car and whisk us away on camping adventures around the West; the enthusiastic support for the passions we choose to pursue; the always-present concern for my safety (even now as a grown man); and the open ear ready to listen and respond compassionately to any struggle I bring to her.

I’ve been lucky enough to have more than one mother in my life. My parents divorced when I was young, and at age 6, I had a stepmother come into my life who has raised me like her child from day one. Last year, I added a wonderful mother-in-law. Each mother shows her love and care for me in her own way, but what holds them together as mothers is how unconditionally they give.

Mother’s Day provides an annual reminder to be grateful for all that our mothers give to us. It is a refrain of gratitude that should be repeated every day. Mothers do not simply provide from a place of obligation, they provide from a selfless place—from the moment we popped into the world they have wanted to see us grow and fulfill the whole of our potential. I know I will never fully reciprocate all that my mothers have given me, but I can show and speak my appreciation, and try—daily—to give back as selflessly as I can.

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