By DeAnn Lubell
WRITERS: Rachel Druten, Joanne Hardy, and Carol Mann
The power of the written word from the mind of one writer can be quite powerful; however, when you add two more writers to the equation as one unit, it becomes atomic. Thus is the case of writers Rachel Druten, Joanne Hardy, and Carol Mann. Together these seasoned award-winning authors...
IF YOU DON’T BELIEVE DUI CHECKPOINTS WILL BE OUT, THEN LEAVE THE LIGHTS ON FOR JIMMY HOFFA…and if you don’t know who Jimmy Hoffa was, look him up in the dictionary…UNDER CEMENT!
You can bet your “bippy” there will be DUI Checkpoints between DECEMBER 1 TO New Year’s DAY. Many of us in the CV are bored with the Covid...
By Haddon Libby
One of the best ways to reduce your taxes is to contribute as much of your income as you can to a retirement account like a 401k.
The maximum amount that you can contribute to a 401k if you are under 50 years of age is $20,500. Once you pass the mid-century point, you can make a ‘catch-up’...
By Janet McAfee
Yankee and Doodle once enjoyed a good life with their human dad. They were senior boys when suddenly their lives changed forever.
Doodle recalls, “Our dad didn’t seem sick, but one morning he did not get out of bed. We waited for breakfast, but he never moved. The days passed and we were hungry and thirsty. We laid...
By Tiar’a Literary & Illustration
“Let’s shake on it”. It’s a term uttered frequently, and people have been practicing its custom for centuries.
In the grand world of commerce or social engagements, a handshake is typically implemented by a business partner (and/or) a consumer - for example, to signify to the other that they have given their “word”. Word, meaning “oath”...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
The holidays provide a good opportunity to spend quality time with family, friends, and co-workers. Rather than getting stressed about holiday obligations, think about these opportunities as making "deposits" in your relationship banks. The time you spend is an investment into the relationship's long-term success.
Spending time with people means talking with them. Whether personal or...
© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries painter Vincent van Gogh was renowned for translating his sublime and unruly passions into colors and shapes on canvas. It was a demanding task. He careened between torment and ecstasy. "I put my heart and soul into my work," he said, "and I have lost my mind in the process."...
By Trainer Alissa Kharitonova
If you hired a trainer and your first sessions they don't perform a Fitness assessment, it's a red flag. That could mean that the trainer might be not having enough experience or education.
Fitness assessments identify your physical strengths and weaknesses. For example, you might have great stamina and endurance to complete cardio workouts, but limited upper...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
A white paper report recently issued by the California Cannabis Industry Association (CCIA), is declaring the nationwide sale of hemp-derived intoxicants is a “public health disaster.” Delta-8, Delta-10, HHC, THCO are synthetic cannabinoids developed with hemp products. The 2018 Farm Bill created a loophole in regulated hemp vape products and high-potency edibles readily available on the Internet....
By Crystal Harrell
Santa Claus is coming to town; in fact, he’s already here in the desert with the Missus, making special appearances in various locations throughout the Coachella Valley and gifting the magic of the season for very special causes. La Quinta residents Greg and Laura Little are the familiar impersonators of the North Pole’s most famous residents.The Littles...
Nov 15, 2022 Annenberg Theater and The Atrium at the Palm Springs Art Museum
By Ann Greer
The Palm Springs International Piano Competition got off to a hot start in Palm Springs at the Annenberg Theater on November 15, 2022. This was the first outing since the name change that occurred last June. Formerly the Waring, the performance theme reflected the...
By Crystal Harrell
There’s a distinction that comes with being labeled as a “cat person” and a “dog person”—with the former finding preference in the cool aloofness of a feline friend and the latter wanting the affectionate loyalty of a canine companion. Then there are those who meet in the middle, finding comfort in the company of both kinds of...
Featuring local high and low desert artists
By DeAnn Lubell
PHOTO CREDITS:
Alan Berry took the photo of Cara by the poster.
Paul Hayashi took the photos of the performance
I first met the multi-talented Cara Van Dijk in the early 2000s when she was producing KESQ’S Eye on the Desert. It was one of those situations where there was an instant connection and...
FOSTERING FRIENDSHIPS WHILE GIVING BACK . . . RAISING CRITICAL FUNDS FOR VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE
By Madeline Zuckerman
Close to 100 elegantly attired women, as well as, a handful of handsome gents, gathered at The Springs Woman’s welcome back luncheon, celebrating their 9th Season at The Springs Country Club in Rancho Mirage. Kicking off the first of their six highly anticipated...
By Aimee Mosco
“Your emotions tell a story. When you are generating emotions based in love, such as love itself, joy, and happiness, you are fully aligned with your true nature, and you are brilliant. When your emotions are shadowed by even a thread of fear, so is your light...” Mastering the Game of Life 2, by Paul Lowe and...
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By Eleni P. Austin
“When you were young you caught a broken heart, you had to set yourself free, said you were never going back, but you could take a chance on me/Even when the rain comes pouring and you’re lost and feel alone I will be here-keep the fire burning, love is free to roam, love is free...
By Rick Riozza
Pretty much every decent Martini and Manhattan cocktail drinker knows of the Martini & Rossi brand of vermouth—both the “dry” in the iconic-shaped green bottle, and the “sweet”/ “Rosso” in the red one. And so you should be! The brand is world famous and the dry vermouth is rated as one of the top five brands around.
So...
By Janet McAfee
As freezing nighttime temperatures continue in the eastern Coachella Valley and the high desert, countless dogs and cats suffer and perish when kept outdoors overnight. While snow is a rare occurrence in the lower Coachella Valley, nearby mountainous Idyllwild is blanketed in snow.
Patrick Evans, local animal lover and meteorologist with KESQ news Channel 3, reports, “While it’s...
By Haddon Libby
Most of the news we receive each day share very few stories from around the world. Let’s take a moment to look at a few lead stories from around the world.
From the Korea Times: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was nominated for “Tyrant of the Year” by Index On Censorship, a U.K. nonprofit. North Korea comes in...
The honest answer is maybe...AND it depends! ...however the odds are usually against it. Any lawyer that tells you, YES they can dismiss your DUI, without examining the facts is lying to you.
USC just beat both UCLA and Notre Dame and many of my friends have been celebrating for these games and an abundance of other college and NFL...
By Tiar’a Literary & Illustration
The cold and frosty months of winter (at least in the northern hemisphere) are typically filled with warn fuzzy clothing, burning fireplaces, gift-giving, festive cheer, and of course - lots of tasty food. It’s become a tradition passed down for generations, fueled by heavy commercial influence. Who of us in the United States doesn’t think...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Many of us will be hanging Christmas decorations this week. Let’s start this week start from the outside and work our way in.
One of the most common causes of holiday-time house fires results from these bulbs being too close to gutters filled with dried out leaves. Make sure that the strings of lights you are...
By Coach Nadia Popova
Going to the gym isn’t the only way to get in a great workout. Working out at home can be just as effective and so much more convenient. While a gym provides a dedicated space, home workouts offer more flexibility and can be more efficient. It all depends on how you use your time and equipment...
© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky wrote, "To be free, you simply have to be so, without asking permission. You must have your own hypothesis about what you are called to do, and follow it, not giving in to circumstances or complying with them. But that sort of freedom demands powerful inner resources,...
By M. Ra. Wheel-Zot (M.A.S.)
CRISPR is an accurate genetic modification technique that can cut the DNA sequences that creates genes. In such a way that the genes will determine traits of the cannabis plant (such as leaf color, the synthesis of THC or CBD, and its cannabidiol compounds.) The Crisper technique can now modify or eliminate many of an...
Holiday Tree Lighting slated for Friday, Dec. 2
By Amy Blaisdell
Bring the whole family and come celebrate the magic of the holidays in downtown Palm Springs!
The City of Palm Springs is delighted to announce the 30th annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade will return to world famous Palm Canyon Drive at 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3.
The parade, the...
By Crystal Harrell
On December 8th, the “Very Ugly Kinda Sexy Sweater Holiday Party” will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the LEVEL ONE 11 Studios in Palm Springs. This hip holiday mixer is presented by California Authority on Aging Resources and Education Services, or C.A.A.R.E.S.—an agency dedicated to providing resources that respond to the needs of...
By Nadia Popova
Going to the gym isn’t the only way to get in a great workout. Working out at home can be just as effective and so much more convenient. While a gym provides a dedicated space, home workouts offer more flexibility and can be more efficient. It all depends on how you use your time and equipment to...
© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Journalist Hadley Freeman interviewed Aries actor William Shatner when he was 90. She was surprised to find that the man who played Star Trek's Captain Kirk looked 30 years younger than his actual age. "How do you account for your robustness?" she asked him. "I ride a lot of horses, and...
By Sam Digiovanna
Grooves at the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa presents a special Holiday concert with veteran saxophonist Euge Groove (https://www.eugegroove.com) along with Westin Grooves favorite Michael Paulo and special guest. Don’t be a scrooge! Come and check out the new backyard venue at the Westin; A multi-million-dollar remodel of their outdoor concert venue.
This is a great...
The Academy of Musical Performance Fall Final Showcase is an all ages FREE concert featuring performances by academy students from the 2022 Fall session. The event serves as a fundraiser for the AMP’s music programs which are aimed at students 11-18 years of age in the Coachella Valley.
The showcase features live performances on the famed Rock Yard stage from...
The Gardens at El Paseo Shopping District
Palm Desert, CA
Article and Photos By Lynne Tucker
Your Local Coachella Valley Hand Crafter Frozen Custard Shop.
Get a taste of their story!
Jordan and Gabrielle are truly a 2 person team - they do everything here! Jordan is a Sommelier, and Gabby is a culinary school graduate.
This project was started as a proof of concept, and...
By Eleni P. Austin
The Happy Fits have been a going concern for about a decade. Cellist Calvin Langman and guitarist Ross Montieth first connected in high school, working their way through their favorite cover songs. After some serious woodshedding, Calvin shared some original songs he had written. The pair recruiting drummer Luke Davis and the New Jersey natives got...
By Ruth Hill R.N.
I can tell the holidays are here in my neighborhood because houses began decorating for Christmas the day after Thanksgiving. At my thanksgiving dinner, someone asked what the difference is between smoking a cigarette and vaping. It was a difficult question to answer because most of the guests were over seventy. This age group, who lived...
By Ed Heethuis
In the past I shied away from publishing a buying guide for beer aficionados for one simple reason. In the not so distant past, locating excellent beery gifts ranged from difficult to impossible; but with the advent of online outlets, not only has the game changed, so has my attitude.
That said, here is a list of suggested...
Featuring Local High and Low Desert Artists
By DeAnn Lubell
Today's featured artist is the amazing travel writer Kathy Strong. Kathy's latest book is a must have for adventure lovers. It is called Secret Southern California - A Guide to Unique Places. Kathy is like a travel detective unearthing the most unusual places to explore. Drive a musical road that plays...
By Tiar’a Literary & Illustration
Solar, it’s a topic discussed now more than ever, and especially since the inception of the United States’ Presidents’ Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The bill will see “green energy” receive its largest financial stimulus since we first heard about, “going green”.
It would appear, and thankfully, that our society wants to become healthier, and in...
By Robin Simmons
Once upon a time there was a piece of wood …
And that piece of wood became Pinocchio and the story became the first internationally known work of Italian children’s literature. The Adventures of Pinocchio is the most translated Italian book in the world. It has been adapted for film 18 times, including two live-action movies starring Roberto...
By Rick Riozza
Some wine folk hold dear to the thought that seasons alone dictate what’s best to drink at the time. Here in the desert, our options are all over the place! Palm Springs and all of its surrounds enjoy the heat of summer and the warmth of winter. So much so, that as a welcomed change of pace,...
By Janet McAfee
Lots of puppies are adopted during the holiday season, some as Christmas presents from parents to surprise children. Nothing can be more joyful than a happy bouncing young canine, full of fun and frolic. However, patience and prevention are needed to prevent frustration for you and danger to your new puppy.
Most dogs calm down from high energy...
By Haddon Libby
It seems hard to believe but December is upon us. While the primary focus of the month is on Christmas and Hanukkah, the other twenty-nine have a litany of observances.
Did you know that December is Bingo’s birthday month? Created in 1929 by Edwin Lowe, Bingo was based on a carnival game called Beano. Beano finds its roots...
By Dale Gribow
Whenever lawyers get together, inevitably the McDonald’s hot coffee case comes up and we discuss whether it was a fair verdict. In other words, was justice served? I have discussed the case in the past, however, new information, unknown to most lawyers, makes the outcome understandable.
At first glance it seemed like a stupid verdict. However, few know...
Seasonal Affective Disorder Effects Over 3 million People in the U.S.
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Feeling an onset of sadness? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of mood disorder associated with seasonal changes. Commonly seen as depression arising during the winter months. It happens due to a disturbance in the circadian system of the body.
Causes
SAD is said to occur...
By Crystal Harrell
If you’re looking for the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit, the illuminating spectacle of WildLights is returning for its 30th season at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Whether you are a frequent visitor during the Christmas season or are new to the seasoned spectacle, this immersive winter wonderland is a must-see for the...
The Christmas film Hashtag Blessed The Movie, with one of our local residents Brian Hoff as both a Producer and in the role of a doctor at the Children’s Hospital is going to be showing at the Cathedral City Mary Pickford theater 12/10, 12/12, one on the 14th in the morning for the senior day crowd. Actual screenings time...
By Michelle Borthwick
Angel Light Academy’s (ALA) Leadership Training Institute (a 50l (c) (3) non-profit) presented their Annual Gratitude luncheon on Saturday, November 19. This festive holiday event themed “In Giving We Receive” highlighted community service projects of the ALA junior leaders and was inspirational to everyone in attendance to give back to the desert community in service and support...
By Tricia Witkower
Celtic Woman, an all-female Irish musical ensemble, brings their A Christmas Symphony tour to the United States from December 2 through December 22, kicking it off at Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino in Indio. We had a chance to chat with Muirgen O’Mahony, one of the four members, ahead of their show here in the Coachella Valley.
For...
By DeAnn Lubell
Featuring Local High and Low Desert Artists
Alexis Hunter is a successful artist, writer and jewelry designer specializing in one-of-a-kind statement necklaces. Celebrities such as Liv Tyler, Steven Tyler, Gail O'Grady, Ruta Lee, Shari Belafonte, Kaye Ballard, Joanna Cassidy and Jonelle Allen own her designs.
I gave Alexis’s custom jewelry to friends and family during the holiday season last...
By Dan Paris
When I hear a restaurant has Cuban food on the menu, I know there is only one choice for me, the Cubano Sandwich. Layered with roasted pork, thin-sliced dill pickle, Swiss cheese, and sliced ham on a Cuban bread baguette slathered with mustard and pressed in a hot iron grill. This dish determines the authentic versus the...
BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS
Autumn is in full force and the thermometer has gone from 100 to seventy as if it just spotted the CHP along the freeway. Such weather brings forth a myriad of seasonal beers for our tasty pleasure and 2022 is no exception. While all the cool kids are playing with milkshake stouts and lactose-infused everything, I’m...
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