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THE DESERT MOBILE HOME NEWS CELEBRATING THE DESERT COMMUNITIES FOR 65 YEARS

Gift ideas for the hard-to-buy-for person

oliday shopping can be challenging, but it’s even harder when someone who’s hard to please is on your list, or when you feel like you’re out of ideas. To put a smile on the face of a friend or family member who may be hard to buy for, it helps to think outside the box - and imagine what could be fun, comfortable or practical presents to show how much you care. Here are some ideas to get you started on your quest for the ideal gifts for everyone in your life, even those who seem to have everything: Give the gift of an experience What does your loved one like to do? Whether your gift is a “coupon” for a homemade dinner delivered to their home, a class or workshop you think they may enjoy or a ticket to a special event you know they would love, an “experience” can be a far more memorable gift than any object or item. Just don’t forget to include yourself, so you can join them! Pro tip: If you’re giving a coupon or ticket, wrap it up in a frilly gift bag or pretty box bedecked with bows and ribbons so it’s exciting to open. Give the gift of comfort Turn up the heat on holiday gift giving! This is the kind of gift you may not know you always needed until you have it - the comfort you’ll get from Bemis’s Radiance heated toilet seat. No more chilly late-night visits to the bathroom or early morning shocks during

the wintertime with three choices of heat settings, for the perfect level of soothing warmth. Even better, the seat offers a built-in LED night light with a soft blue glow to minimize sleep disruption - plus a slowclose feature so you can say goodbye to slamming. Pro tip: Confirm with family which style of toilet is used nearest the recipient’s bedroom. These heated toilet seats come in either round or elongated, so you’ll want to be sure to get the correct shape. You’ll also need a standard GFCI outlet nearby. Give something practical Think about something everyone could use in their everyday life. For example, most people would use a wireless charger daily if they had one, so why do so few people actually have them? This is a great gift option that’s widely available, and at affordable price points. Anyone who owns a cell phone (and that’s most people) will get a lot of use out of this item - and may never have to search for an outlet again. Pro tip: Doublecheck the recipient’s type of smartphone with their closest loved ones to ensure that the charger you purchase is compatible with their phone. Give tasty treats You can’t go wrong with edible gifts. Whether also memorized parts of the document) was Thurgood Marshall, who grew up to become the first Black Supreme Court justice.

• In Germany, you are allowed to drive your car naked, but not get out of it naked. • A high-school principal once disciplined a student by making him sit in the basement while reading the U.S. Constitution. The punishment must have taken effect, because said student (who

• Male orb-weaver spiders give back rubs to their mates so they don’t get eaten. • “Mbuki-mvuki” is a Bantu word for the irresistible urge to strip off your clothes while dancing. • Pule, the world’s rarest cheese, is made from donkey milk, something that was widely believed impossible since the liq-

you make or buy something delicious, most people welcome gifts they can eat - or that they can use to serve at their own holiday gatherings. When in doubt about someone’s specific tastes, go for a basket or sample pack type of gift that provides a variety of different sweet and savory bites so there’s bound to be something they love. Pro tip: If you bake the gift yourself, use decorative baskets, jars, tins or boxes to present your homemade offerings in an attractive manner and that the recipient can reuse! Give the gift of nostalgia Most people love to receive framed photographs as gifts, as they help them remember special times in their life, or the friends and loved ones they care most about. Fortunately, you can often find great photos from your friends’ or family members’ social media accounts to choose from, or contact their closest family members to get more ideas. Pro tip: If you’re the creative type, consider making a photo collage or scrapbook-type page that combines photos and memorabilia from events you’ve shared together. Don’t fret holiday shopping this year, no matter who you’re shopping for. These tips should help you make the holidays jollier than ever. uid doesn’t coagulate. However, Serbian cheesemaker Slobodan Simic discovered a solution and now sells his cheese for over $500 per pound. • The Saturday falling closest to April 1 is International Tom Hanks Day. • In 1994, a man was arrested for dressing as the Grim Reaper and standing and staring into the windows of a home for the elderly. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Italian Christmas Cookie Recipe..........3 “Winter Wonderettes at DTW................4 Upcoming Events.................................5 Moments in Time..................................8

1. SCIENCE: How long does it take for light to travel from the Sun to Earth? 2. TELEVISION: Which comedian used the catchphrase “one ringie dingie, two ringie dingies” in a TV character sketch? 3. MEASUREMENTS: How many centimeters are equivalent to 100 inches? 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who is the only president to serve nonconsecutive terms? 5. LANGUAGE: How many languages are spoken in the world today? 6. GOVERNMENT: Which branch of U.S. government is responsible for making laws? 7. SPORTS: Which famous baseball pitcher’s nickname is “The Chairman of the Board”? 8. FOOD & DRINK: What type of food do the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles love? 9. GEOGRAPHY: Which ocean does Bermuda lie in? 10. MATH: What is a prime number? © 2021 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 6

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The annual Christmas dinner at the senior center was a wonderful event, mostly because it didn’t happen at all. The original plan -- seniors sitting in a cold parking lot outside the center to eat food that would stay hot for maybe one minute -- was ditched by means of a petition to board members. That petition mentioned the absolute folly of the whole outdoor dining idea. The board’s second plan was to host the dinner indoors, but for only one-third the number of guests, with clear Plexiglas shields on the tables, which would interfere with conversation. There was a snap, an awakening, an audible collective click -- and the seniors said NO. The former recreation-center

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supervisor, who had quit after too many snarling meetings about yoga classes masked versus unmasked, was brought back to open the rec center. He’d fled to his cabin in the woods, tossing the keys to others, to sit out the insanity, at which point the town changed the locks. Once brought back, he quickly jimmied open the rec center door and installed a new lock, smiling the whole time. Organizers came together in secret with not a word said to senior-center board members (or the town council). Tables and chairs were borrowed. One of the town’s finer restaurants (the owner himself a senior) was coaxed into providing finger foods and drinks and two bartenders. A half dozen seniors who were in a band years ago regrouped to provide the music and play songs we actually knew. The annual Christmas dinner turned dance party was a major hit, and just what we needed after this long pandemic lockdown. We ate and we mingled and we drank and we laughed and we danced. And long after what should have been bedtime for most of us, we were still there dancing.

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Italian Christmas Cookies Ingredients for the cookies: • 2/3 c. granulated sugar • 1 stick unsalted butter, softened • 2 tsp. vanilla extract • 3/4 tsp. almond extract • 3 large eggs • 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting • 2 tsp. baking powder • 3/4 tsp. salt Ingredients for the glaze: • 2 c. powdered sugar • 3 tbsp. milk

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• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract • Red and green Jimmy sprinkles, for decorating Directions 1. For the cookies: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the sugar, butter, vanilla extract and almond extract on medium until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs and beat until combined. (The batter will look separated.)

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2. With the mixer on low, gradually add the flour, baking powder and salt. Beat until all of the dry ingredients are incorporated. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.

3. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Shape the dough into about 36, 1-inch balls (lightly dusting hands with flour, as needed) and place on 2 parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing each at least 1-inch apart. Or, if desired, roll each dough ball between your hands (lightly dusting in flour if needed) into a 4-inch long log and coil each piece into a mound. 4. Bake the cookies until set and very lightly browned on the bottom, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes. 5. For the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract. Dip the top of each cookie in the glaze, allowing the excess to drip off and then sprinkle with the Jimmy sprinkles. Let the cookies stand until the glaze hardens, about 30 minutes.

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‘Winter Wonderettes’ take the Desert Theatreworks stage This seasonal celebration finds the 60’s girl group “The Wonderettes” entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls use their talent and creative ingenuity to save the holiday party! Featuring a live band and great ’60s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run,”

and “Winter Wonderland,” the result is, of course, marvelous! This energetic and glittering holiday package is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages. “Winter Wonderettes,” Desert Theatreworks, 45175 Fargo Street, Indio. Thursday through Sunday, through December 23. For tickets, visit dtworks.org or call the box office at 760-9801455. I message all my old friends and classmates with kids (Facebook is great for this) a few weeks ahead of time and let them know when I’ll be there. It’s great to catch up while the kids play, and even if no one shows up, we still have a fun break.” — F.L. in California

• Save the peel on oranges and grapefruits. You can toss them on a fire for a nice smell. • Fold and snip a coffee filter into a paper snowflake. Lay over an iced cookie or cake to sift a sugar design on top. • “When planning to visit my hometown for the holidays, I set aside a few hours to take the kids to the park or a nice playground.

• Make a holiday cheese ball simply: Combine a package of cream cheese with a cup of finely shredded cheese (your choice) and 1/3 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt. Form into a ball, roll in coating of your choice (dried fruit pieces, chopped nuts, spices, etc.) and chill. Wrap in a pretty cellophane bag and bring with pita chips, crackers or pretzels as a hostess gift. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Upcoming events December 16

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Selene’s Atomic Holiday Groove A holiday variety show starring comedian Selene Luna. She hosts special guests award-winning comedy and musical duo Deven Green & Handsome Ned, performing holiday songs and parodies that make you feel bright! 7 p.m. Oscar’s Palm Springs, 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. 760-325-1188, oscarspalmsprings.com

José Feliciano He is recognized as the first Latin Artist to effectively cross over into the English music market, opening doors for other artists. Best known for “Since I Met You Baby,” “Destiny,” and “Feliz Navidad.” Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. 760-775-5566, spotlight29.com

December 17 Dionne Warwick The six-time Grammy award-winner is bringing her “Favorite Time of Year” holiday concert with a 14-piece string section, performing a mix of Christmas and pop classics including “Silent Night,” “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” and “My Favorite Things.” 8 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. 800827-2946, fantasyspringsresort.com

Clint Black The country superstar knows a thing or two about penning a catchy tune—he’s got more than 20 No. 1 singles under his belt like “Killin’ Time,” “Same Old Train,” and When I said I Do.” 9 p.m. Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. 951849-3080, morongocasinoresort.com December 18-22 Santa Fly-In and Winter Light Show Each evening Santa Claus will arrive in his helicopter to greet all the good little girls and boys. In addition to sitting for photographs

and having a special gift for each child, Santa will reveal a Christmas light spectacular for children young and old to enjoy. Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. 760-7781836, palmspringsairmuseum.org December 19 Dave Koz Christmas Tour Koz brings together a magical combination of musicians to celebrate this special season. He will be joined by Jonathan Butler, Richard Elliott, Rick Braun, and Rebecca Jade. 7 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com December 21-22 “The Nutcracker” CK Dance Company performs the quintessential holiday ballet of Tchaikovsky’s classic masterpiece. 7 p.m. Annenberg Theater at Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. psmuseum.org

Theatre 29’s Baker’s Dozen gets ‘all elfed up’ Theatre 29’s resident improvisational comedy troupe, “Baker’s Dozen” hits the stage live this month to jingle those bells The troupe, hitting the stage for the first time since March of 2020, will finish out its’ fourth season performing a live show at Theatre 29 beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 18 to help ring out 2021 and do so laughing. “All Elfed Up” will add a dash of sass and silliness to the holidays with a series of crowd favorite improv games and a host of crazy characters made up on the spot. You never know what will happen at a Baker’s Dozen show! Improvisors will include Graham Cooley, Chris Fleischman, Cody Joseph, Charles Harvey, Katie Fleischman, Cindy Daigneault, Kurt Schauppner, Kory Fleischman, and Marty Neider. Tickets are available now at theatre29.org. Proof of full vaccination or proof of a negative covid test within 72 hours will be required as well as audience and staff masking.

Creepy thief The Riverside, CA police department is looking for a thief who’s been dubbed the “snake burglar” because he was caught on surveillance video slithering on the floor of a beauty parlor in town, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens. The cops say that he got away with cash from the salon’s cash register and a safe containing more than $8,000. They believe he’s the same robber that was recorded by cameras in a local pizza parlor not long ago slinking on the floor.

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Veterans Village Opens We were all there the day Veterans Village officially opened: Sarge, the older veterans brought out in a van borrowed from the senior center, the dormitory crew and even the mayor came, along with a few members of the press and a photographer. The gravel road had been smoothed, several lots had been cleared and two tiny homes had been installed, complete with a few shrubs and potted flowers next to the steps of both homes.

A communal brick barbeque grill, surrounded by a concrete patio and lawn chairs, had been inaugurated into its first service to cook piles of burgers and hot dogs. Voluntary Services up at the Department of Veterans Affairs hospital had sent baskets of household stuff like dinnerware and detergent to get the two veterans started. And Sarge’s granddaughter had skipped school to be there and to sing “America the Beautiful” as part of the opening ceremony. And it was a ceremony. Short speeches were given by those who had never done any of the work, but David, the homeless veteran whose idea Veterans Village had been, gave the shortest speech of all. He merely turned to the two veterans who would now live there and said, “Welcome home.”

With input from social services in town, a list of other interested veterans had quickly grown, leaving Sarge and David to wonder just how many homeless veterans there were in town. “This could end up being pretty big, almost beyond my capabilities,” David said later, looking around the acreage, his voice shaky until he felt Sarge’s hand on his shoulder. David took a deep breath and let it out. “OK, I guess I better hustle up a few more homes,” he said, pulling a folded site plan out of his back pocket and a pencil from behind his ear. Sarge smiled, patted David’s shoulder and sauntered over to the grill to grab a burger before they were all gone. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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DesertMobileHomeNews.com ticles of impeachment against President Bill Clinton, charging him with lying under oath to a federal grand jury and obstructing justice. Later, after being acquitted, Clinton said he was “sorry.”

On Dec. 16, 1811, the greatest series of earthquakes in U.S. history begins near New Madrid, Missouri, when an earthquake estimated at 8.6 magnitude slams the region. The quake raised and lowered parts of the Mississippi Valley by as much as 15 feet and changed the course of the Mississippi River. On Dec. 17, 1961, a fire at a circus in Brazil kills more than 300 people and severely burns 500 more. The fire may have been caused by sparks from a train passing nearby. There were 2,500 people in attendance, and many were trampled.

On Dec. 20, 1995, the United Nations peacekeeping force formally transfers military authority in Bosnia to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, clearing the way for deployment of some 60,000 NATO troops. On Dec. 21, 1891, James Naismith introduces the game of basketball as an activity for bored and unruly students during difficult New England winters. Based on rules he created, the game was tested by 18 students at the International Young Men’s Christian Association Training School in Massachusetts.

On Dec. 18, 1865, following its ratification by three-quarters of the states, the 13th Amendment is formally adopted into the U.S. Constitution, ensuring that “neither slavery nor involuntary servitude ... shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.”

On Dec. 22, 1956, a baby gorilla enters the world at the Columbus Zoo in Ohio, becoming the first gorilla born in captivity. Colo went on to become a mother, grandmother and a great-grandmother to Timu, the first surviving infant gorilla conceived by artificial insemination. Colo died in 2017 at the age of 60.

On Dec. 19, 1998, the House of Representatives approves two ar-

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