Tucson AZ
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
(Spanish: La Misión de San Xavier del Bac) is a historic Spanish Catholic mission located about 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Tucson, Arizona, on the Tohono O'odham Nation San Xavier Indian Reservation.
Built in the 1700s, this recently restored white adobe church, representing a wonderful example of Spanish colonial architecture, is beautiful...
By Rick Riozza
It’s a new year but it’s the same old adage: so many wines, so little time!
Well, one New Year’s resolution maybe is to drink down all of those wines you’ve been collecting for so long—I mean what are we waiting for! On the other side of things, it’s a good wine idea to try to taste the...
By Janet McAfee
When many working folks want to adopt a pet, they discover most shelters are closed on Sundays. Many Coachella Valley residents don’t know about a wonderful local shelter tucked away in a residential neighborhood in Desert Hot Springs that is conveniently open 7 days a week. The holidays are over, the guests gone home, and the Christmas...
By Daniel Paris
It’s that time of year. Sports fans during the last Super Bowl (LVI) consumed 1.5 billion chicken wings. Wings taste better when you are at a bar surrounded by big screens and noisy fans cheering and jeering their sports teams. Favorite brews enhance the experience. So where do I find the best wings? I tried three local...
By BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS
I’m of the belief that every beer weaves a tale totally unique to both the consumer and the brewer alike. The alcoholic nature of our craft assists beer in forming a deeper bond with the purchaser, while the wide-open nature of brewing ingredients assures brewers that,much like snowflakes, no two beers are exactly alike. In reality,...
By Haddon Libby
The stock market had its worst year since 2008 as the Federal Reserve began increasing interest rates to combat inflation. The combination of quickly increasing interest rates and higher prices for most things in life is beginning to suppress demand. Of all developed countries, the United States has weathered tightening monetary policies and inflation better than most. ...
We all know that rain means the roads will be slippery and auto accidents will follow. If you were in an accident over the holidays, there are 12 keys to increasing the value of your accident claim. These will allow you to be fairly compensated by the at faults parties insurance company. Put this information in a safe place.
Stop,...
By Tiar’a Literary & Illustration
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The more we stride toward the future, the more we become aware of the importance of self-sustainable living. However, while discussing self-sustainable living we cannot deny that although we are looking to the future, we must likewise turn our gaze to the past and learn more about the self-sustainable...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
It’s nice to write about rain and nice to hear it https://lnkd.in/g3acg45u. We have several storms in the forecast and we certainly need all the rain we can get. We all like singing in the rain but driving in it? Driving is stressful enough even when it’s not raining says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.
Most people...
By Aimee Mosco
“ hold the keys that unlock your heart and let the divine power of love flow through you with complete freedom.” Speaking from Our Hearts – Volume 9 – Forgiveness & Gratitude, by Paul Lowe and co-authors across the globe, page 3 – quote from Aimee Mosco.
The most effective way to bring in the new is to...
© Copyright 2022, 2023 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "My life was the best omelet you could make with a chainsaw," observed flamboyant author Thomas McGuane. That's a witty way to encapsulate his tumultuous destiny. There have been a few moments in 2022 when you might have been tempted to invoke a similar metaphor about your own evolving story....
By M. Wheel-Zot
What is Cannabis?
The pharmacological term for Marijuana is Tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol, tetrahydrocannabivarin or (THC.) THC is the principle psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, and it’s derived from the 113 cannabinoids of the cannabis plant. The chemical formula for THC is (C21H30O2) and this psychoactive isomer is referred as Delta-9-THC. However, from this psychoactive plant comes another cannabinoid discovered in...
By Crystal Harrell
2022 will soon be gone in a blink of an eye, and if you’re looking for a way to end the year with a bang, the all-new Celebrate CV event will take place on December 30, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on El Paseo in Palm Desert. Celebrate CV is free to the public and the...
THE NEW YEAR STARTS WITH KINGS OF QUEEN – THE MUSIC OF FREDDIE MERCURY AND QUEEN - Wednesday, JANUARY 4TH - 7:00 p.m.
From December 2022 through May 2023, the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, working in collaboration with James Elliott Entertainment, will host a series of free, monthly tribute band concerts at the new Palm Springs Downtown Park.
The tribute...
By Eleni P. Austin
Is life getting back to normal? Kinda, sorta feels like it. I was lucky enough to see at least 25 shows this year, almost making up for those dark pandemic days when live music felt like a faraway dream. The desert has some new music venues, The Alibi, AWE Bar and the Acrisure Arena. Which almost...
By DeAnn Lubell / Photo credit: Susan Goldberg
Ruthie Darling is known as the Princess of Rhymes. It is of no wonder as this acclaimed and award-winning author writes in such a way to skillfully blend the elements of story, real life challenges, and education into her charming children’s books. Let there be no mistake, however, these books with their...
By Tiar’a Literary & Illustration
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The sun was created by God, but who invented the modern solar energy technology we employ today that reduces our carbon footprint and energy bills?
Everything in life has a nucleus, or . More poignant to our theme and subject matter, in biology we’ll use...
BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS
With 2022 quickly fading in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to take a peek at what your fearless beer scribe believed the beery landscape held for this tumultuous year. With the crystal ball in the shop last January, we shall see how my seat-of-the-pants guesses played out. Let’s get into it!
#1 – IPA’s Will Continue to...
Cherry Valley CA
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
Christmas Lights
Closes January 8, 2023
5-10 PM (Closed Tuesdays)
Open select days. Online tickets required prior to visit. Walk-in price is current online ticket price + additional $10 per person, buy tickets online to save.
Festival Highlights
Join us on a whimsical ride around Christmas Nights at 123 Farm featuring festive food and drinks, horse-drawn carriage...
And a Happy New Year to you & yours!
By Rick Riozza
Certainly bubbly is one of the big choices for the big or small New Year’s party about town. For many it’s Champagne (the French stuff from the Champagne region of France that can only be called “champagne”, according to the Treaty of Versailles after World War I); others will...
By Janet McAfee
This week, animal lovers and their 4-legged companions ring in the New Year 2023. In 2021, we made great strides in reducing the plight of homeless dogs and cats, but unfortunately public shelter intakes swelled in 2022. Animal advocates must do more to help in the coming year. “Rescue” is becoming the favored route to adopt a...
By Haddon Libby
Sacramento was busy last year. Below are some of the new laws that go into effect on January 1st.
Abortion: AB-2223 protects a woman’s right to end a pregnancy without fear of prosecution, no matter how the abortion is carried out. If you help someone end a pregnancy, you are protected from criminal or civil liability whether you...
CHRISTMAS TIME is a time that attracts lots of tourists and traffic. I remember coming here every Christmas holiday for the parties at the PS Riviera Hotel and cruising Palm Canyon with water guns. Of course during the holidays, you be prepared for Checkpoints throughout the CV. The main purpose of these checkpoints is not for DUI arrests, but...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Firefighters think safety and situational awareness all the time. So should you, especially this New Years Eve. Let’s ring in the New Year with Safety at the top of our plan with some converted safety tips made for you!
Following are a few safety tips you can relate to that will help you stay safe and...
By Coach Nadia Popova
There is no exact window for how long it takes to get in shape.
The time it takes to get in shape depends on individual goals, which could include strength, endurance, weight loss, body fat loss, etc.
Increasing your physical activity level is likely to make you feel better before you see noticeable results.
The type of exercise selected...
© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor," writes Aries author Anne Lamott. "It will keep you cramped and insane." I think that's a key theme for you to embrace in 2023. Let's express the idea more positively, too. In Navajo culture, rug weavers intentionally create small imperfections in their work, like...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
With COVID occupying our thoughts and time in 2022, there is barely a moment to think about anything else. Family and friend relationships were put on hold or dissolved altogether. Lost jobs due to the economy or from forced inoculation of an experimental drug found anxiety, depression, and suicides increase exponentially.
Pathirathna, M.L. et.al. researched over 1052...
By Crystal Harrell
’Tis the season for spreading cheer and helping those in need during a time of great giving. Several different charitable organizations in the Coachella Valley are doing their part to gift the community a wonderful holiday season. The public is encouraged to join in these efforts to make the Christmas season even more magical.
Martha’s Village & Kitchen...
Edgy. Classic. Country. A defining voice of music and a modern-day legend, two-time 2020 Grammy Award-winner Tanya Tucker continues to inspire artists today.
The legendary singer will perform at the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show start at $49 and go on sale at 10 a.m. on...
By Eleni P. Austin
“If you wait a while, we’ll never go out of style, then we’ll be back in style, but if you lose your thread, we’re never hard to find.” That’s Sloan mulling new their place in the Rock & Roll firmament on “Dream It All Over Again,” from their brand-spankin’ new record, Steady. Sloan has been serving...
By DeAnn Lubell
Photo credit: Taylor Sherrill of Sherrill & Associates, Inc.
I have known Narendra Patel for many years. Our first encounter was when I profiled him for a Desert Sun feature on local architecture. We become fast friends and have remained so to this day. I was mesmerized by his sense of design. His acclaimed architecturally designed estate homes...
Part One: “Origins”
By Tiar’a Literary & Illustration
“We create content for individuals and businesses worldwide”
We’ve all heard accounts of the “small-town boy who struggled and eventually obtained success” in his desired vocation. Yet rarely are such accounts so profound that even a Hollywood motion picture could never properly execute its justice.
My background is steeped in creativity, and I am not...
By Coach Nadia Popova
Holiday weight gain is real. I’m sure this comes as no surprise considering the increased amounts of fattening foods, high sugar treats, and holiday drinks. Don’t let the holiday ruin your waistline this season.
Stop Stressing
Christmas is stressful. Between all the spending and family drama, a lot of people will turn to stress eating. Take steps to...
BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK
If you're new to the Keto diet (or have been thinking about starting one soon!), you've likely mourned the loss of happy hour cocktails and drinks. But what many people don't realize is that wine can actually fit in the diet plan. Like everything else on your Keto radar, the wine you choose to drink must be...
Tucson’s AZ
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
Preserving and Advancing the Art of Miniatures
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures' collection of miniatures includes over 500 antique and contemporary dollhouses and room-boxes, while special exhibitions highlight the breadth and diversity of the art of miniatures.
Museum History
The Mini Time Machine was created from the imagination and dedication of Founders, Patricia and...
A Merry Holiday Toast to You and Yours!
By Rick Riozza
As promised, here are some last-minute ideas to add to your wine wonderland. The theme of course is the holidays so we’re looking to some sort of festive aspect to the wine choice. And, we’ll make it really easy: all of the recommended wines below can be found at your...
By Janet McAfee
Sometimes great thing come to those who wait. The Christmas season is a time for miracles, and a homeless dog named Flower kept the faith there would be one for her.
On July 23, 2022, 1-yr-old Flower entered the Riverside County shelter in Thousand Palms as a stray dog. She had fly bites on her ears indicating long...
By Haddon Libby
As we approach yet another New Year, we have a chance to reflect on the passing year while looking forward to the challenges and opportunities that the new year may hold for each of us. If you are like me, the primary New Year resolution centers around increased exercise, eating a bit healthier and losing a few...
In a Tale of Two Cities the author shared…”These are the Best of Times; These are the Worst of Times.” It is wonderful when the holidays bring out the best in people who GIVE to others and help feed the poor. However, some see the holidays as an opportunity to TAKE from others.
This taking can occur when groups of...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
At the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage Ca.
Remember safety never goes out of style, so let’s dress up first with this important safety reminder https://lnkd.in/geDf44MQ
I love Christmas but I cannot wait for New Year’s Eve as my good friend Brad Mercer and his band will highlight New Year’s Eve at...
By Aimee Mosco
“The journey to align yourself with the divine power of love is a rite of passage for every human being. It is arduous, for we cannot remember the true power of the light we know as love until we experience the encompassing darkness of fear.” Speaking from Our Hearts – Volume 10 – From Fear to Love,...
© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries author Eric G. Wilson has written a book that I might typically recommend to 40 percent of the Aries tribe. But in 2023, I will raise that to 80 percent of you. The title is How to Be Weird: An Off-Kilter Guide to Living a One-of-a-Kind Life. According to my...
By M.Wheel-Zot
Industrial Hemp or Hemp is a plant base of Cannabis sativa cultivars grown just for industrial or medical use is the sober cousin of marijuana; The 2018 Farm Bill considers C. sativa plants with less than 0.3 percent THC as hemp or industrial hemp. Producers can grow it legally across most of the U.S., subject to strict regulations,...
Acrisure Arena, the newest world-class venue in Southern California, today announced three-time GRAMMY Award-winning multi-platinum band Maroon 5 will bring its tour to the new 11,000-capacity venue on Saturday, December 31 at 8:00 p.m. as the arena’s inaugural New Year’s Eve concert and a part of its Grand Opening Celebration.
Tickets for Maroon 5, are available at www.ticketmaster.com, the official ticket seller of Acrisure Arena...
By Daniel Paris
Since 1999, native Belgian Jean-Claude Constant, has welcomed hungry desert dwellers to his cozy Belgian/French bistro Pomme Frite (translation French fries) to enjoy rich flavored stews, seven different preparations of mussels, butter and garlic slathered escargot, and the perfectly crispy Belgian fries.
Belgian bistro cuisine is European comfort food, reasonably priced and generous portions. On a busy Thursday...
Palm Springs Department of Parks and Recreation invites everyone to “Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday, Dec. 17
The City of Palm Springs Department of Parks and Recreation invites you to bring your children in their favorite pajamas to “Breakfast with Santa,” on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Palm Springs Leisure Center, 401 S. Pavilion...
By Eleni P. Austin
Teddy Quinn and I have been pals for almost eight years, and it felt like a kinship from the very beginning. Maybe, that’s because before we officially met, our paths had had crossed several times over the decades. We were both a couple of Laurel Canyon kids, each growing up in the swinging ‘60s, soaking up...
By Eleni P. Austin
England’s Punk Rock revolution happened over 45 years ago, (does that make you feel absolutely ancient?) From the very beginning, three bands received the lion’s share of media attention, The Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Jam. Of course, The Pistols rather ignominiously flamed out, mid-tour after one studio album. Both The Clash and The Jam...
Sincere and cynical cinema for the season
By Robin E. Simmons
Christmas movies are a self-perpetuating industry that never fills the gaping maw of its assumed audience. Mostly drivel, these sickly-sweet, smarmy or thuddingly unfunny narratives would-be farcical productions crowd the cable and streaming calendar this time of year. But every once in a while, a holiday themed movie breaks through...
By Rick Riozza
Happy Holidays to all you readers! For your festive considerations, we’re showcasing the Christmas couples of the year! The 19 Crimes Snoop + Martha, and then a couple of luxury wines from the famed Napa Valley winery, Beringer Vineyards Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Hope you enjoy the show—and stay thirsty!
Move over Santa Claus, Snoop Dogg...
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