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Winter 2011 | Nov. - Dec.
JD CHALLENGER: One Artist’s Path to Success
Teton Journalwww.tetonjournal.com
Three Essential Shots for the Jackson Photographer
Artist JD Challenger on his journey to artistic greatness. Page 12
Local photographer Brent McWhirter shares three local shots you can’t miss. Page 6
Wyoming’s Positive Lifestyle JournalComplimentary
Tips for Conquering the HolidaysHelp alleviate holiday stress with a few simple tips. Page 10
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Unknown Horizons by Gladys Morante
The Offering by Tom LucasMt. Vistas by Roger Cooke
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D E A R R E A D E R ,
Well here we are again. It’s time to start finding that winter gear we put away, taking the skis to get tuned, and putting the snow tires back on our trusty 4WDs. The holidays are here and with them come the potential for great memories that you will all cherish for years to come. My to do list this season is pretty simple: shred epic snow, spend time with loved ones, and try not to put on too much weight with all the amazing holiday treats that tend to gravitate my way. As you go through the next two months pace yourself and try not to get burned out on all the activities that are so prevalent. I wish you all a happy and fun filled holiday season!
Best,
Zachariah
Senior Editor, Teton Journal
Editor’s Letter
November - December 2011
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Contributors
Shari Nundahl
Brent McWhirter
Susan Marshal
Chad Libby
Eileen Kalinowski
John Piper
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ArtJD Challenger: One Artist’s Path to Success
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Three Essential Shots for the Jackson Photographer
Page 6
FoodMountain Mama. Spice up the holidays with this Apple Cider Recipe
Page 8
SpiritualThe Goal of God's Love May Not Be What You Think It Is
By John Piper
Page 5
LivingChristmas Crafts: Dough Ornaments
Page 4
Tips for Conquering the Holidays
Get through the holidays with ease by using a few simple tips.
Page 10
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Ingredients:• ½ cup salt• 1 cup flour• ½ cup water• Rolling pin• Cookie sheet• Toothpicks• Miniature cookie cutters: any shapes will do• Acrylic paints: green, yellow, and various colors of your choice for the ornaments• Glitter glue or glitter paint• Ribbon or yarn
How to make it:
1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
2. Mix together, salt, flour, and water until dough is formed.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface until the mixture is elastic and smooth. If dough is too sticky, sprinkle a bit of flour on and keep kneading until the dough is no longer sticky. If you add to much flour the dough will dry out and will end up cracking before it’s even baked. Roll out the dough to about ¼” thick with a rolling pin that has been dusted with flour.
4. Use your chosen cookie cutters to cut out as many shapes as you want.
5. Use a toothpick to make a hole toward the top of the shape, do not make the hole too close to the top as it may end up breaking later. About a ½ inch from the top should do it and create a circular motion with the toothpick to make the hole a little bigger so you are able to fit a ribbon or yarn through the top.
6. Place all of the shapes onto an un-greased cookie sheet and place into the hot oven and bake for approx. 2 hours.
7. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
8. Use the paints to create unique colored ornaments, and when paint is dry you can use glitter glue/paint to add a little sparkle to the ornaments. When the ornaments are completely dry, thread ribbon or yarn through the hole at the top of the ornament and tie a knot.
These ornaments are great personal gifts for the kids to give, fun present toppers or great ornaments for your Christmas tree. Either way it’s a fun Christmas project for the whole family that’s not too messy!
Christmas Crafts: Dough OrnamentsA fun project for the whole family!
TJ
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Do people go to the Grand Canyon to increase their self-esteem? Probably not. This is, at least, a hint that the deepest joys in life come not from savoring the self, but from seeing splendor. And in the end even the Grand Canyon will not do. We were made to enjoy God.We are all bent to believe that we are central in the universe. How shall we be cured of this joy-destroying disease? Perhaps by hearing afresh how radically God-centered reality is according to the Bible.Both the Old and New Testament tell us that God's loving us is a means to our glorifying him. "Christ became a servant ... in order that the nations might glorify God for his mercy" (Romans 15:8-9). God has been merciful to us so that we would magnify him. We see it again in the words, "In love [God] destined us to adoption ... to the praise of the glory of His grace" (Ephesians 1:4-6). In other words, the goal of God's loving us is that we might praise him. One more illustration from Psalm 86:12-13: "I will glorify your name forever. For your lovingkindness toward me is great." God's love is the ground. His glory is the goal.This is shocking. The love of God is not God's making much of us, but God's saving us from self-centeredness so that we can enjoy making much of him forever. And our love to others is not our making much of them, but helping them to find satisfaction in making much of God. True love aims at satisfying people in the glory of God. Any love that terminates on man is eventually destructive. It does not lead people to the only lasting joy, namely, God. Love must be God-centered, or it is not true love; it leaves people without their final hope of joy.Take the cross of Christ, for example. The death of Jesus Christ is the ultimate expression of divine love: "God demonstrates his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). Yet the Bible also says that the aim of the death of Christ was "to demonstrate [God's] righteousness, because in the forbearance of God he passed over the sins previously committed" (Romans 3:25). Passing over sins creates a huge problem for the righteousness of God. It makes him look like a judge who lets criminals go free
without punishment. In other words, the mercy of God puts the justice of God in jeopardy.So to vindicate his justice he does the unthinkable – he puts his Son to death as the substitute penalty for our sins. The cross makes it plain to everyone that God does not sweep evil under the rug of the universe. He punishes it in Jesus for those who believe.But notice that this ultimately loving act has at the center of it the vindication of the righteousness of God. Good Friday love is God-glorifying love. God exalts God at the cross. If he didn't, he could not be just and rescue us from sin. But it is a mistake to say, "Well, if the aim was to rescue us, then we were the ultimate goal of the cross." No, we were rescued from sin in order that we might see and savor the glory of God. This is the ultimately loving aim of Christ's death. He did not die to make much of us, but to free us to enjoy making much of God forever.It is profoundly wrong to turn the cross into a proof that self-esteem is the root of mental health. If I stand before the love of God and do not feel a healthy, satisfying, freeing joy unless I turn that love into an echo of my self-esteem, then I am like a man who stands before the Grand Canyon and feels no satisfying wonder until he translates the canyon into a case for his own significance. That is not the presence of mental health, but bondage to self.The cure for this bondage is to see that God is the one being in the universe for whom self-exaltation is the most loving act. In exalting himself – Grand Canyon-like – he gets the glory and we get the joy. The greatest news in all the world is that there is no final conflict between my passion for joy and God's passion for his glory. The knot that ties these together is the truth that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him. Jesus Christ died and rose again to forgive the treason of our souls, which have turned from savoring God to savoring self. In the cross of Christ, God rescues us from the house of mirrors and leads us out to the mountains and canyons of his majesty. Nothing satisfies us – or magnifies him more. TJ
The Goal of God's Love May Not Be
What You Think It IsBy John Piper
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Winter is one of the best times to take photos in Jackson Hole. From snow capped peaks to abundant wildlife, Jackson Hole has it all. But some of the best things to photograph this time of year are not far from town.
Shoot Site One: The Chapel of Transfiguration
The Chapel is located near Moose in Grand Teton National Park. Built in 1925 this log chapel has long served as a place of worship for those who call this valley home. During the winter the chapel is closed, but it can be accessed from the main road by snowshoe or cross country ski. $Shoot Site Two: The Iconic Antler Arches
During the winter the most iconic landmarks of Jackson, the antler arches, are adorned with lights. The original arches were built during the 1960s and all but one of the arches have been replaced with new antlers over the last few years.
Shoot Site Three: National Elk Refuge
Wildlife in Jackson is plentiful, but during the winter it is even more apparent. It is not surprising to see deer and moose walking through neighborhoods. What might be surprising to some people though is that you can see Bighorn Sheep just five minutes from the Town Square. The National Elk Refuge has a road that begins at the east end of Broadway, turn left onto this dirt/snow covered road and take it about a half mile
until you get to the butte on the left and get your camera ready. There are times when the sheep will be along and on the road but if you don’t see them at first glance don’t worry. Look along the cliffs of the butte and watch for movement.$ Winter in Jackson Hole can be a harsh and unforgiving time for some, but to the people that live or visit here, it can be a very rewarding and beautiful season filled with breathtaking scenery and amazing wildlife viewing opportunities.
Three Essential Shots for the Jackson Photographer
Brent McWhirter is a wildlife and nature photographer based in Jackson. Brent has spent the last six years photographing the wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Brent’s photos can be purchased on his website http://www.jh-wildlife-photos.com
TJ
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Above: The iconic Antler Arches of downtown Jackson surround the square.
Below: Two Bighorn Sheep spar in the National Elk Refuge
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This holiday season is a time to enjoy all of your family traditions and holiday cooking. There is nothing like cuddling up next to the warm :ire and enjoying the falling snow :lakes outside while sipping a hot cup of apple cider, but even more enjoyable than that, is being able to share it with the ones you love. Enjoy this easy and delicious hot apple cider recipe with your friends and family.
Hot Apple Cider1. Pour the apple cider and maple syrup
into a large stainless steel saucepan.
2. Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, orange peel and lemon peel in the center of a washed square of cheesecloth; fold up the sides of the cheesecloth to enclose the bundle, then tie it up with a length of kitchen string.
Drop the spice bundle into the cider mixture.
3. Place the saucepan over moderate heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cider is very hot but not boiling.Remove the cider from the heat. Discard the spice bundle. Ladle the cider into big cups or mugs, adding a fresh cinnamon stick to each serving if desired. Makes 6 Servings
Ingredients6 cups apple cider1/4 cup real maple syrup2 cinnamon sticks6 whole cloves6 whole allspice berries1 orange peel, cut into strips1 lemon peel, cut into strips
Look for more recipes from Mountain Mama in each issue of Teton Journal!
Have a recipe you’d like Mountain Mama to try? Send her an email at [email protected] and it may be featured in a future issue.
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The holidays: what a mixed bag of treats. On one hand it’s a great time to give, receive, eat, and spend time with the people you hold dear. On the other hand it’s spending excessive time in the kitchen, standing in lines, and coping with the hustle and bustle that this time of year inevitably brings. If you want to make it though the holiday season in top form, there are a few things that you can do to ensure that you stay ahead of the rush and on top of your game. If you can’t prioritize, ask for assistance, learn to decline, and keep your budget in check: you’re going to be in for one
trying holiday ride. Here are some tips to help you enjoy this holiday season.
PrioritizeYou have to have a plan for your plan to succeed. This may seem obvious but let me tell you: many will go into this busy time of year without even a semblance of a plan. I like to start with a huge month calendar, and list out all the activities, parties, and events that I KNOW I have to attend. Trust me others will show up unannounced, but if you have some of them down they are less likely to sneak up on
you the day of! Make it a habit to check your calendar regularly and add those new events as they come so you don’t get overwhelmed or absent-mindedly forget them. I can’t tell you how many comments I get from friends that say I seem to be “so on top of things”, little do they know I’m scouring my calendar like a hawk as we chat on the phone. Be sure to make time for yourself and don’t overdue it. Try to eat healthy balanced meals and make time to exercise, even if it is only stretching for 15 minutes a day. Not only is it good for you, it will help you feel relaxed and more energized throughout the day.
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Tips for Conquering the Holidays
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obligations done faster: it’s a win-win!
Learn to DeclineThe truth about saying No is this: it’s necessary. There are going to be those events that come up, especially in the holiday season that you will want to attend, but you just can’t do it all without wearing yourself out. You need to be rested for those special functions you do make it to and in top form for your family. Most people understand how crazy this time of year can be. You can’t make it to everything and it’s ok. Learn to say no, because you’re no good to your family exhausted!
BudgetYou know how they put all those inexpensive and unnecessary items that you just have to have right at the checkout? There’s a reason
they’re there: they are impulse purchases. The holiday season is a time that, if you aren’t careful, you will end up getting your credit card statements and being shocked at how those impulsive decisions ended up costing you more than you thought they would. Don’t just buy gifts to buy gifts. Make a list of the people you need to get gifts for and write down certain ideas or gifts that they might like. Before you set out shopping, have a budget set and think about those non-essential purchases overnight. Shopping malls can be crazy this time of year, so to help out the community, try and keep gifts local. You can always find great, unique gifts for that certain someone while supporting your local community.
With these steps, you will be able to enjoy this holiday season. Enjoy this wonderful time with your loved ones. They are what make the season special. TJ
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JD CHALLENGER:One Artist’s Path to Success
His long, winding road to international recognition has been as surprising for Jd Challenger as it has been rewarding.Jd Challenger says he doesn’t know why he was chosen to reveal the little-known stories and rituals of America’s native peoples. He simply accepts the fact that even without a background or formal education in art, he became a recorder of sacred ceremonies and historical deeds that have been part of Native American teachings for centuries.$ Perhaps his interest in Native American culture was piqued as a young boy in Oklahoma, by a bond formed with his step-grandfather. This grandfather, although no blood relation, was the only grandfather he knew and was full-blood Choctaw. Challenger remembers him as, “a strong, kind and wise man that treated me as an equal.” He would offer the young Challenger a cup of coffee and a sharp knife. Then they would sit for hours, each of them whittling away on a piece of wood, while the elder man shared the stories of his people, often speaking in his native language. “Those were the best times; it was just the coolest thing.” Challenger recalls. Though the whittling produced nothing but splinters, it occupied their hands while they talked, and Challenger is absolutely clear that, “When I was a kid he was my best buddy.” Maybe then it was no coincidence, if you believe in fate and destiny, that Challenger’s closest friends through the years
have been Native people. “I never really thought about this,” Challenger says, “but it seems they are the people I have always felt most connected to.” Early influences can be the strongest. It’s possible his affinity for sketching and drawing would have been laid aside had it not been for the recognition and praise given by a couple of teachers along the way. “I remember my third grade teacher holding up one of my drawings for the rest of the class to see. I was really embarrassed at the time, but she pointed and my hands and said, ‘These are artistic hands,’ and I never forgot it.” A high school English teacher once gave him an A on a test she gave on Chaucer, even though he didn’t answer any questions at all. What he did was draw a sketch of a view outside the classroom window, a landscape of trees and sky and clouds, and that was what he handed in. When talking to Challenger about this, she told him. “You obviously won’t be doing much with English Literature, but I would never want to discourage your real talent.” Throughout most of his 20’s and 30’s, Challenger worked on his craft as a landscape artist. He did very well, and with the support of his wife Denise continued to make painting central in his life. “I am the balloon and Denise holds the string.” Challenger says. “You need someone to ground you when you have a dream, and I’m blessed to be married to a woman who has never given up on me, even when I have wanted to give up on myself.”
By: Eileen Kalinowski
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So why does a landscape painter start doing portraits of Native Americans? After years of sketching his Native American friends and listening to their stories he began to have visions. “Then one day I just knew, this is what I am meant to do.” He told Denise that he wasn’t going to do landscapes anymore, and she said, “Okay, so what are you going to do?” He told her and she said, “Well, that’s great, but you never have painted people.” “Then I guess I’d better learn to, because I know I have to do this,” he replied. For the next several years Challenger painted one portrait after another, teaching himself, as he always has, by trial and error – finding how to paint eyes, noses, all of it, one face, one story at a time. “I’m blessed with the opportunity to grow – as a person and as an artist. I didn’t choose this path, it chose me, so I must keep stretching and thinking outside the box. I feel driven to continue to experiment and try new things.” Challenger explains that for many artists the early years are mostly about struggling just to get anything down on canvas, praying for a sale, so they might have money to buy more paint, more canvas, and it’s very scary because there are no assurances. He adds, “There is no secret, no formula, just dedication to your art, and it helps if you’re willing to starve for it.” Then there’s this: “The more success you have, the scarier it gets. The fear doesn’t go away. Every time you have a show open somewhere, there you are putting your work out there never knowing if people will like it, or if they’ll even understand it. I’m so grateful that I’ve had the opportunity to keep growing because there are so many stories to tell, so much of the Native American history I want to work on and share.” The excitement for Challenger comes not only from the work itself, which is mostly solitary and done in his studio in the wee hours of the morning, when distractions are minimal, but also from the difference he can make with organizations that he believes in. Many Taoseños look forward to the Out of Your
Gourd Auction held in September every year. Here local artist create original works of art out of gourds, or related art, and donate it to the auction to benefit Shared Table, an organization that provides food commodities and health care items to people in need. These items are distributed twice a month in taos year-round. “The event continues to grow and raise more money each year. It’s such a great time. We all really look forward to it,” relates Challenger. At his gallery in Carefree, Arizona, a recent opening coincided with Challenger’s Birthday, and a portion of the proceeds generated by the event were donated to the Mayo Clinic Cancer Research Fund to honor Challenger’s brother, Dwain.$ Collectors from all over the country came to the birthday celebration/art opening and donated generously to the cause. Not only does Challenger’s art help people to grow in their understanding of Native Americans, it helps again by providing resources for charities and good work in the community. “I’m heartened to know that through the work we can make a difference, a real difference,” he says.$ His newest project to support is a program called “Solid Rock” at Grand Canyon University, whose mission is “to meet the spiritual, economic, physical and social needs of teenagers and children within the community. “Rock and roll legend Alice Cooper is the founder of the program.$ With recognition and success have come more requests for help. Some might call it a ‘luxury problem’, but Challenger maintains a clear focus on what is really important: it all comes back to the work he’s devoted his career to. “My role is with Native Americans I meet who tell me their stories and trust me with their history. The art is not about me. It’s their story—and I am being allowed to tell it.” $ Challenger’s paintings are historical, but also current. They touch people at a very deep level, and have the ability to open eyes and instill understanding and compassion. “It’s very serious work, “says Challenger, and in the next breath, he adds, “How blessed can a person be?” TJ
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