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Show THE ZEPHYR/AUGUST-SEPTE commercial, and industrial system that feeds upon itself and takes its due toll on the health of the earth, as well as on the souls of its adherents. We cherish, technological innovations that se us from nature. We idolize and en helping others avoid nature. Many people now spend their entire lives with little exposure to nature at all. This obsession is so universally accepted by our society that we find it difficult to consider that an alternative even exists. Alabaster Sculptures Navajo Rugs Hopi & Navajo Kachinas Louisa and John Wetherill first met Wolfkiller at Oljato (Moonlight Water), Utah in 1906 when they moved there and hired him to help build their house and trading post. They soon noticed his rare depth of personality and insight into the ways of nature. » Pueblo Pottery Hopi, Navajo, Zami J ewelry Wind, cold, storm, and even natural death, caused them little concern. Navajo, Ute, Paiute & Papago Baskets Wolfkiller learned that nature is not evil, but people sometimes respond to it in evil ways. Pa Veen y From ancient times, contemplative people have looked to nature for essential insights about life. The scriptures are full of proverbs and parables of those who were keen observers of nature and understood the deeper implications of their experiences. One such lesson is that a profound problem cannot be solved superficially —it must be attacked at its root. The ills of the environment will never be cured by those who are themselves dedicated to the pursuit of artificiality and lack the wisdom to see the dichotomy between that goal and their wishes for the health of the earth. So Johnny Boy, are you ready to be harrassed by me for the next 4 years? Bring it on, Monkey Boy. A Celebration of Reading & Writing in Moab, Utah #Oin us for a 3-day writing workSnop or come for the weekend. a A ee eo gs Celebrate and study the works Edward Abbey with guest authors & public readings. of SUPPORT ZEPHYR ADVERTISERS The businesses and individuals are the people who keep PLEASE let them know you AND SHOP who advertise in The Zephyr this publication alive. appreciate their support. THERE! |