By Eleni P. Austin
You know that expression, “You could sing a phone book and it would sound good”? As corny, and shopworn as it sounds, it’s a perfect description of the majesty and power of Patty Griffin. There’s an ache and a purity that characterizes her songs. There’s a catch in her voice that signifies heartbreak or happiness that...
By Robin E. Simmons
Oscar “Budd” Boetticher was an American film director mostly remembered (if at all) for a handful of beautifully crafted, minimalist, low-budget westerns starring Randolph Scott (‘The Tall T,” 1951, “Ride Lonesome,” 1959, “Seven Men From Now,” 1956).
Boetticher loved setting his movies in isolated locates. Lone Pine was a favorite location.
I got to know him rather well...
By Rick Riozza
It’s an interesting thing; usually American wine lovers will anglicize French varietals and pronounce them, well, like Americans. So you would think that when we say Cab Franc, we would pronounce “franc” like it rhymes with “yank”. But we’re saying it like the French do—as it rhymes with “honk”.
Anyway—the Cabernet Franc grape is one of the most...
By Janet McAfee
High inflation and economic woes in the aftermath of the pandemic are stressing many Coachella Valley residents. Dana Johnson, Executive Director of Food Now in Desert Hot Springs, estimates that as many as 34% of his community’s families need food assistance in 2022. He explains the rising costs at the grocery stores bring 150,000 people in our...
By Dan Paris
The Paradise Valley Café reminds me of a modern stagecoach stop. It is many things to many people. A place to refuel for many Pacific Coast Trail hikers where they can pick up packages sent from home. Locals from the Garner Valley discuss the dire state of the modern world. It is a favorite stop for bikers...
By Haddon Libby
Unless you have a very affluent family member who keeps you housed and fed, you and I have to produce more than we consume in order to get by. This analogy can apply to us, a family member or a country as all are bound by some basic economic ideas. As you and I know, it does...
We have all been homebound for most of the last year or two with COVID, which hopefully will continue to dissipate. Our courts were closed for a long time and interrupted for most of the year and the Indio Court is currently backed up about 2000 cases. Some days you are the pigeon and some days you’re the statue....
Last in a Series of Four
BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS
A full month ago, Memorial Day weekend started me thinking about traditions; and as an older brewer my thoughts drifted where they always seem to go…to beer. In that issue, we began the deep dive into the twenty most influential American craft beers ever brewed based on my 29 years in...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
With drought conditions, bone dry vegetation and over 40 million Americans expected to hit the road this year over the 4th of July weekend, I wanted to get this message out early to start planning for a safe 4th of July!
“With warm weather and family events, the Fourth of July can be a fun time...
By Aimee Mosco
“There are many ways for us to receive the gentle nudges of our intuition. We have multiple psychic receptors that process and deliver intuitive communications. They are referred to as the “clairs, which are clairaudience, claircognizance, clairsentience and clairvoyance.” Excerpt from Exercise 43 “Intuition” in the SACRED System Guidebook, by Aimee Mosco and Donald L. Ferguson.
Intuition is...
© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries actor Marilu Henner has an unusual condition: hyperthymesia. She can remember in detail voluminous amounts of past events. For instance, she vividly recalls being at the Superdome in New Orleans on September 15, 1978, where she and her actor friends watched a boxing match between Leon Spinks and Muhammad Ali....
By Dennis Shelly
What is a Phishing attack and what are Phishing Emails?
The name "phishing" is a variation on the word "fishing," as criminals dangle a fake "lure" (a legitimate-looking email, website, or ad) in the hopes that consumers will "bite" and provide the details the criminals seek – such as credit card numbers, account numbers, passwords, usernames, or other...
By Coach Nadia
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 and...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Question: “Are programs about addiction protecting the youth of the nation from the dangers of drugs or protecting the pharmaceutical companies that manufacture synthetic cannabis products? Let us examine the drug programs in schools.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) report, prepared by the RAND Corporation, for the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
Choose from our special Father’s day menu, or the award-winning, $24.99, 3-course brunch, or the popular all day dining menu
Lulu California Bistro in Palm Springs and Acqua California Bistro at the River are offering bountiful choices for Father’s Day dining this Sunday. Take Dad out for Lulu and Acqua’s Father’s Day menu, or choose from the award-winning $24.99, 3-course...
By Crystal Harrell
Tucked away near the Sky Valley area of Desert Hot Springs lies an oasis for desert critters to seek refuge and rehabilitation. For the past 28 years, Kitty Pallesen has been running Kitty’s Wildlife Refuge & Rescue with a mission to support all wildlife in the surrounding area in the form of food, water, shelter, shade, and...
Belgian Based Rock Band With Desert Roots
By Esther Sanchez
Formed by song writer, music producer, renowned guitarist and Coachella Valley native, Mikey Doling, (Channel Zero, Soulfly and founding member of SNOT), “Woyote” is the newest musical venture that Doling has concocted for rock lovers and they will be making their debut by dropping their first single, “Atlas Shrugged” on June...
By Eleni P. Austin
“If I could crawl out of my skin, and shed the
one I slither in you know I would, the world gets
flatter every day, what good would it matter if I
stay for good, I’m going crazy, I’m going crazy,
I’m going crazy alone.”
That’s Drunken Prayer, performing a mental health check on the new record, The Name Of...
PALM SPRINGS CA
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
For 45 years, Stephen Baumbach has pursued the thing that has captivated him since High School…the art of photography. He has taught in classrooms, workshops and been exhibited in numerous shows nationwide. His images range in scope from rodeos to national and international architectural icons. Now settled in Palm Springs, CA since...
By Robin E. Simmons
JURRASIC PARK DOMINION
This iteration of the venerable dino franchise takes place four years after Isla Nubar was destroyed. Problem is, the prehistoric beats have survived and migrated all over the world. They live, breed and hunt alongside humans the everywhere.
It’s nice to see Laura Dern, Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum back from the original film –...
By Rick Riozza
When it comes to die-hard wine enthusiasts, the “Zinners” of California may well be the most vocal group. I know the Petite Sirah supporters can chime in as well, for both wines can offer lip-smacking intensity and concentration of expressive dark fruits that can meet up with any pepper steak, rack of grilled and charred meats, barbecues...
By Janet McAfee
Beautiful big dogs are now languishing in our public shelters, and Loving All Animals needs foster homes to help them get second chance forever homes. Big dogs are much more likely to end up in shelters and remain there for a longer time than small dogs and puppies. During the pandemic we saw happy photos of empty...
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) this week looking for a fresh take on their shops and restaurants. The airport wants to create a sense of place by adding more local options, and they want to expand by adding more restaurants and potentially a Duty-Free shop.
The current restaurants at PSP have been in place...
By Haddon Libby
We are now officially in a Bear Market. A bear market occurs when the stock market has fallen by 20% or more from its recent highs. The pain of this decline has been felt most by the stocks of companies that companies that operate at a loss. This includes many of Tech darling and EV carmaker stocks. ...
Father’s Day is this Sunday. Who says dads only get gifts. They can give the best gift ever, after reading this. Unfortunately MANY FATHERS DON’T PLAN TO FAIL, THEY FAIL TO PLAN. The best gift you can give to dad is encouraging him to plan ahead for the family and to make an Estate Plan. This is especially true...
Number Three of Four
BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS
Memorial Day weekend started me thinking about traditions, and as an older brewer my thoughts drifted where they always seem to go…to beer. Last week we began the deep dive into the twenty most influential American craft beers ever brewed based on my 29 years in the industry.
This list is entirely mine and...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
In recent studies, Psychology Today has found that “children who have an involved father are more likely to be emotionally secure, be confident to explore their surroundings, and, as they grow older, have better social connections.”
Numerous studies find that an active and nurturing style of fathering is associated with better verbal skills, intellectual functioning, and...
BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK
You start with your commitment and then develop a mindset around Keto fitting into your lifestyle. This greatly increases your chances of success. And, when you are successful your commitment increases. Don't fall for the one-size fits all keto that works for everyone. We are all different and Keto requires customization. Mindset, or commitment, is a vital...
© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "The whole point for me is to change as much as possible," says Aries actor Keira Knightley. What?! Is she serious? Her number one aspiration is to keep transforming and transforming and transforming? I guess I believe her. It's not an entirely unexpected manifesto coming from an Aries person. But I...
By Dennis Shelly
From streaming movies to storing images to doing actual work, we rely on computers for far more than we ever imagined. Like all other important equipment, there will come a time when you need to upgrade it. If your computer is starting to show its age, don't throw it away—there are lots of methods to obtain the...
By Coach Nadia
Coaching is a vital contribution by way of growth for individuals who are looking to achieve their goals: Coaching creates a container to explore and discover many things: goals, behaviors, limiting beliefs, and different perspectives to name a few. Coaching illuminates blind spots and promotes clarity and intentions and facilitates deconditioning and breaking of cycles, so different...
By Merita R.A. Wheel-Zot, M.A.S.
Bio: Merita, has a bachelor’s degree in Liberal studies, English Literature, and a Master of Science Degree or M.A.S. from California State University San-Bernardino.
She paid her way through college working as a hair colorist in her family’s hair salon business, while raising two children and working in the public schools as a teacher from pre-school...
By Crystal Harrell
There’s a new family-run cannabis company running with the big dogs of Coachella Valley dispensaries. Bulldog Cannabis just recently opened this month, acting as the first and only dispensary located in Thousand Palms. Not only that, the father and son team of Sam and Levon Kapukchyan have created a state-of-the-art, energy efficient cannabis facility that does seed...
By Esther Sanchez
The California Celts are a high-desert based group of musicians that take classic, Scottish and Irish sounds and fuse them into something for almost everyone. With influences peppered in that vary from ska and punk rock to bluegrass, a California Celts show takes you on a journey with the destination being a great time to be had...
By Eleni P. Austin
If you google, like, “Top 10 Live Records,” the usual suspects pop up: Aretha Franklin Live At The Fillmore, The Rolling Stones Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out, The Who Live At Leeds, Johnny Cash Live At Folsom Prison, Bob Marley Live, Peter Frampton Frampton Comes Alive, Cheap Trick Live At Budokan, The Ramones It’s Alive and assorted...
By Dee Jae Cox
The month of June has become known as LGBTQ “Pride,” month. Across the country parades and celebrations are held to promote equality, joy and self-worth, because as a Facebook meme I recently read, said; “Pride is important because someone tonight still believes they’re better off dead, than being themselves.”
In 1948, Drs. Alfred Kinsey, Wardell Pomeroy, and...
By Eleni Austin
Margo Cilker will make her Palm Springs debut at The Alibi on Tuesday, June 15th. The Oregon-based singer-songwriter released her first official long-player, Pohorylle (following a few well-received EPs), via the Fluff & Gravy label in late 2021.
The record received rapturous reviews. The 28-year old conjured up vivid narratives that were rich, nuanced and seemed wise beyond...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Border Patrol detectives warn how LA and southern California's main hubs are corridors for bringing narcotics across the border. These main hubs, called stash houses, are in Fresno Sacramento and San Jose. The illegal marijuana and narcotics are dropped at these hubs and then transported to the rest of the United States through the I-5 corridor...
By Robin E. Simmons
This week saw the arrival for the home theater of two superb David Lean films remastered in 4K and also a sketchy, misleadingly titled South African production obviously meant for streaming – we used to call these low-budget productions “direct-to-video” now they are relegated for streaming platforms and the bargain bin at Walmart.
LAWRENCE OF ARABIA
Celebrating its...
By Rick Riozza
Around this time of the season in the desert sun, I get a huge request for Sancerre. Many of you know and love to drink the Sauvignon Blanc from this region of France that is situated in the Loire Valley. Most of you who have traveled and visited the Loire Valley probably drank the white Sancerre and...
TUCSON AZ
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
Tucson’s most affordable authentic Southwestern décor.
Decorating your home with fine, authentic Southwestern art doesn’t need to break the bank. They regularly offer great pieces at very affordable, promotional prices.
From signature wall art to jewelry, furniture and pottery, they are bound to have something you’ll love.
They offer prompt and reliable shipping nationwide.
When it comes...
By Janet McAfee
After two years of “sit & stay” at home, Americans are hitting the roads in record numbers, booking airline flights, train travel, as well as planning car trips. Coachella Valley residents look forward to vacations in cooler climates, and their dogs are often included.
Dogs love to travel! If you own a dog, chances are he races to...
By Haddon Libby
Fidelity Investments recently released a report that showed the importance of staying invested through good times and bad. The report showed that a $10,000 investment made on January 1, 1980 that remained invested through March 31, 2021 would be worth $1,090,000. In the two months since that report was released, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up...
After reading this, hopefully street lights will guide you home and not “Flashing Red & Blue Lights”. Did you know that 30 seconds after your first sip of alcohol, it goes to your brain? You need to be aware that alcohol slows down the chemical and pathways used by your brain cells to send messages. This alters your mood,...
Number Two of Four
BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS
Memorial Day weekend started me thinking about traditions, and as an older brewer my thoughts drifted where they always seem to go…to beer. Last week we began the deep dive into the twenty most influential American craft beers ever brewed based on my 29 years in the industry.
This list is entirely mine and...
At the Temecula Wine & Music Festival
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Things are starting to heat up, so why not come chill and out at the Temecula Wine & Music Festival which will be held on June 18th, 2022, and has been one of the most popular festival events in the Temecula Valley for the last 17 years. No doubt,...
By Aimee Mosco
“We each have something unique and special to offer those we connect with and the world around us. Sometimes we unknowingly keep these things hidden from ourselves and others…As these talents and attributes are revealed, new doors and opportunities open…” Daily Agreements, Guidelines & Intentions, by Aimee Mosco and Donald L. Ferguson, pg. 27
You were bestowed with...
© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "It takes a spasm of love to write a poem," wrote Aries author Erica Jong. I will add that it takes a spasm of love to fix a problem with someone you care about. It also takes a spasm of love to act with kindness when you don't feel kind. A...
The differences, and what’s the right choice for you?
By Dennis Shelly
The Google Nest (previously known as Google Home) and Amazon Echo are not just speakers, they are complete ecosystems. While their physical hardware has rarely been upgraded, the services that enable them—Alexa and Google Assistant—are constantly changing. A smart speaker is typically a point of entry into a voice assistant ecosystem. When...
By Coach/Owner Nadia Popova
Staying motivated to consistently exercise is tough but achievable with these workout motivation tips.
Start small. This is a useful tip to avoid early burn out, because when you start getting into the rhythm of a workout routine, your body takes time to get accustomed to the stress and exertion on muscles, lungs, heart and joints. Hence,...
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