Coachella Valley Weekly - February 23 to March 1, 2023 Vol. 11 No. 50

Lisa Morgan, Rich Henrich, Heidi Simmions

Gutierrez, Tricia Witkower

Rick Riozza, Eleni P. Austin, Janet McAfee, Haddon Libby, Sam DiGiovanna, Dale Gribow, Rob Brezsny, Craig Michaels, Dee Jae Cox, Denise Ortuno Neil, Lynne Tucker, Aimee Mosco, Ed Heethuis, Ruth Hill, Madeline Zuckerman, Daniel Paris, Michelle Borthwick, Nadia Popova, Merita Wheel-Zot, Dennis Shelly

Photographers

Robert Chance, Laura Hunt Little, Chris Miller, Esther Sanchez

Videographer

Kurt Schawacker

Website Editor

Bobby Taffolla

Distribution

Phil Lacombe, William Westley

CHRISMALINCHAK

Anight out with friends enjoying the club scene with drinks on hand sounds like the ideal way to spend a Saturday. This weekend fantasy could become your next reality, as world-famous electronic musician and DJ extraordinaire Chris Malinchak is set to perform at Pretty Faces Nightclub in Palm Springs on March 4, starting at 9 a.m. and ending into Sunday morning, March 5, at 2 a.m.

This incredible night of deep house music starts with an opening set by Pico, and is expected to sell out. Early bird ticket prices are ten dollars and can be purchased at www. palmspringsparty.com. The show is 21+ only, and more information or to inquire about VIP bottle service can be done by texting (760)333-31139.

“I’m looking forward to performing at Pretty Faces Nightclub and getting out to the West Coast. Partly because of how cold the weather has been. I’ve just been writing. I’m going to be in San Diego the night before the Palm Springs show. I love this whole desert area; it has a unique style and feel to it,” shared Malinchak.

A long-term DJ and producer from New York, child prodigy Chris Malinchak became a household name with the 2013 release of his iconic record “So Good To Me”. Startlingly fresh, it quickly became the most Shazamed record in the United Kingdom and the most played record on BBC Radio 1. This song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 2, only beaten by Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky”. The track sold about 73,000 copies in its debut week[2] and on July 22, 2013 acclaimed silver certification, selling over 200,000 copies in the UK. On August 22, 2013, Malinchak released “So into You”, a remix of “Don’t Disturb this Groove”, a 1987 hit by the System. Malinchak’s second single, “If U Got It” was released January 24, 2014 and peaked at number 23 in the UK. His third single titled “Stranger” was released in February 2014. Malinchak’s brand of deep house found a new audience and saw him playing DJ sets around the world.

“Ever since I was a baby, I played piano— even before my feet could reach the floor while sitting on the piano bench. Along the way, I made a song that ended up being a really big tune, even a hit (So Good To Me).

And that just let to an infinity of opportunities to see the world and share my music. I always enjoy writing, composing, and playing sets. This allowed me to take everything on the road. I love performing in front of 10 people or a hundred thousand people. It doesn’t matter, it’s always special to me,” said Malinchak.

Malinchak recounts his favorite shows to perform as all being unique for one reason or another, but the one that stands out the most to the legendary DJ is one of his smallest shows and took place just as he released “So Good To Me.” He recalled seeing fans at a Los Angeles show who had followed him during his humble beginnings posting songs online— witnessing Malinchak come full circle as his music career was about to change forever.

“I saw fans singing alone, and I legitimately started to tear up. I got grabbed by the emotion and it was beautiful. It couldn’t have been more than 100 people, but it is still one of the top shows I think of that gives me a warm chill when I remember,” stated Malinchak.

Malinchak’s creative process when it

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comes to his music is haphazard, as he takes inspiration from his wooded New York residence teeming with wildlife, but he also lets his mind wander to musical soundscapes that intrigue him until something emerges from the flow.

“It could be a melody or a lyric, but when it grabs you, it’s an indescribable feeling having this thing you brought to life exist in front of you,” explained Malinchak.

In addition to his live music pursuits, Malinchak also has his own radio show that he hosts on SirusXM, approrpiately named The Malinchak Show. The show plays in the United States with other partners around the world that have joined the syndication.

“This joy I feel while performing—it’s not an act, or a hashtag, it’s genuine. I love what I do and it’s always from the heart,” said Malinchak.

To hear more of Malinchak’s music before his killer set at Pretty Faces Nightclub, listen on Spotify, YouTube, and other major music platforms, as well as his website at www. chrismalinchak.com

Desert Ensemble Theatre (DET) will present the world premiere of Kafka’s Joke, written by Rich Rubin and directed by DET’s Artistic Director, Jerome Elliott Moskowitz. This fast-paced, 90-minute comedy recounts120 years in the life (and after-life) of Franz Kafka, the literary world’s most reluctant celebrity. How did the ownership of Kafka’s work end up in the Israeli Supreme Court in 2016? All Kafka wanted was to be forgotten and for his words to be burned. Kafka’s Joke is recalls the many twists and turns and colorful characters who took Kafka’s

writings from Prague, throughout Europe and eventually to Tel Aviv. Who owns his writings? An elderly secretary, Germany or Israel?

Kafka’s Joke will run for two weekends, March 10-12 and March 17-19 2023, with performances Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 2pm, at the Palm Springs Cultural Center.

DET is pleased to present this world premiere production by playwright Rich Rubin. Rich is a Portland, OR resident and winner of the Julie Harris Playwright award and many other distinguished prizes.

Kafka’s Joke is a natural fit for DET’s series of ‘West Coast Originals.’

DET Artistic Director Jerome Elliott Moskowitz states: “Kafka’s Joke is a masterfully written story rich in irony, fascinating history, and deftly realized characterizations. With the recent publication of Kafka’s unfiltered diaries, now is the perfect time for audiences to explore one of literature’s most enigmatic figures.”

The cast features DET veterans Melanie Blue, John Corr, Larry Dyekman and Charles Herrera. Noted musical theatre personality

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Jaci Davis makes her DET debut in her first non-singing dramatic role.

Kafka’s Joke will run for two weekends, March 10-12 and March 17-19 2023, with performances Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 2pm. Tickets are $35 and are on sale now. For additional information or to purchase tickets visit DesertEnsembleTheatre.org or call (760) 565-2476. DET is located in the Palm Springs Cultural Center located at 2300 E. Baristo Rd. in Palm Springs.

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Grammy-nominated country music star Jo Dee Messina will perform at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s Special Events Center on Saturday, Nov.11, 2023. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show start at $39 and go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 17 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone (800) 827-2946 and online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.

Jo Dee Messina is a seasoned veteran in the music industry, always evolving and reintroducing herself and her sound as she gains new experiences in life. Jumpstarting her career, Jo Dee’s breakout song, “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” made her a household name. Following the success of her debut, Jo Dee posted nine No. 1 hits, sixteen Top 40 songs, sold over five million albums worldwide, and was honored by the ACM Awards, CMA Awards, and Grammy Awards.

As Jo Dee’s résumé grew, she proved to be a trendsetter and history-maker, becoming the first female in country music history to celebrate three consecutive multi-week,

chart-topping songs.

Jo Dee later parted ways with her longtime record label and embraced the strong, empowered female persona for which she became known. Taking matters into her own hands, Jo Dee created Dreambound Records, called on her fans to become her dedicated team, and released her most personal album to date, Me.

Aside from her studio successes, Jo Dee has also created a reputation for herself as one of the most passionate, high-energy performers in the business. Sharing her hit tunes; newly penned, emotionally-driven songs; and personal testimony, Jo Dee has been traveling the country for many years, receiving rave reviews for her authenticity, commitment, and openness on stage.

Hoping to inspire and enlighten fans from all walks of life with every step she takes, Jo Dee has made it her mission to present herself and her story with honesty, allowing people to see behind the masquerade.

With a decorated past in the rearview mirror and endless dreams and an open

road of possibility before her, this relatable woman, wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, speaker, author, and incredibly gifted singer-songwriter has only just begun. Fueled by faith, belief, and love, Jo Dee pours her heart and soul into everybody she meets and everything she touches, which is perhaps

why Jo Dee Messina is such a timeless name in the music industry.

Tickets for the 8 p.m. show start at $39 and go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 17 at the Fantasy Springs Box office, via phone (800) 827-2946, or online at www. FantasySpringsResort.com

Photo Caption: Charles Herrera (left) as Max Brod and John Corr (right) as Fran Kafka in Desert Ensemble Theaters production of Kafka’s Joke at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Photo credit: Jerome Elliott Moskowitz

BY MANDY CALVANO

So you just heard about 3M Studios and now you are dying to get into the studio with your band, but you’re just not sure if you have everything together enough to come in. Here are some pro tips for you to get the most out of your rehearsal time.

Coordinate a day and time that works for everyone. You may want to consider keeping the day and time you choose as a regular schedule depending on your rehearsal purpose. Know the purpose of your rehearsal. If it is to write new material from scratch and to develop songwriting ideas, it can be difficult to create a structure as such. But, if it is to rehearse existing material, or to learn covers and build a song-list, or to run through an entire gig set before a performance, be organized as to what you want to achieve and use the time to accomplish.

Send out a list of what songs will be rehearsed, the key they will be performed in and any relevant points of note for individual instruments, such as solos or extended sections.

Be Prepared, Be On Time. Remember music lessons when you were a kid? For some of us, the lesson was practice. It shouldn’t be that way when you rehearse with your band, however.

Unless you’re writing new material together during your rehearsal time, band members should have practiced their parts in advance. That’s the difference between band practice and band rehearsal. Practice is what you do on your own time. Rehearsal is what you do together.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

(you sang it, we heard you)

Be courteous to your band mates. Don’t play a drum solo while the vocalist and background singers are trying to work out a harmony. Don’t noodle on guitar while someone else is trying to make a point to the group. Unless you’re using your mobile device to record rehearsal, pull up lyrics or chords, or play a song you’re working on, put it aside. It’s a distraction.

Leave Your Friends Behind or Consider a Friend Policy Your band should discuss a friend policy prior to rehearsal. Some bands feel if they’re not running sound or part of the act, they need to stay home. Others, create a time during rehearsal for friends. Also, sobriety rules. You won’t play well if

you can’t see straight. Save the partying for after a successful gig. (3M Studios is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco free campus)

Check Levels

Setting levels can help your rehearsal flow smoothly. Running every instrument through a live desk will give you control over the volume and individual levels in the mix. Where possible, keep the volume levels down and you will find you feel less tired during and after the rehearsal.

Pumping everything up will just drain you as your ears become fatigued by the volume levels. IEMS (in ear monitor systems) can make things easier and may allow you to do away with speaker cabinets, PA speakers and loud drum kits if you choose to go down the electronic kit route.

Schedule Rehearsal Breaks

This helps you keep your volume in check, gives your ears a break and allows your band a chance to recharge. A quick 10 minute break for bathroom, cell phone check, and water can do wonders for everyone’s energy levels.

Get It Right

Rehearsal gives you the opportunity to do something you can’t do in a live performance: go back and fix mistakes. Sure, it can be tedious to repeat the same twelve bars 20 times, but it’s better to smooth out the rough spots in rehearsal than in front of an audience.

Rehearse with a Click

You should be using band practices as a place to not only develop your performances and learn songs, but to also become as tight as possible. One of the best ways to improve your process and become tight as a group is to use a metronome or ‘click track’ when playing.

Document & Record Rehearsals

A key feature of your band rehearsal routine should be documenting. A simple way to cover this is to record every single rehearsal.

When you listen to something back, that’s when you start to hear discrepancies in the

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sound. There’s no reason why you can’t pop your phone down and record a voice note of the session. Or even pop your phone on a stand and film it to capture it visually too. There are so many more topics to cover and we will be bringing more tips to you every month. We hope to make your rehearsal experience the best and most fun it can be.

TIPS TO TAKE WITH YOU TO REHEARSAL

1. Define The Purpose Of Your Rehearsal

2. Turn Up On Time

3. Prepare Keys, Chords & Lyrics Ahead Of Time

4. Make A Gear Checklist

5. Test Your Gear Before Rehearsals

6. Time How Long Set Up & Pack Down Takes

7. Don’t Waste Time On Unnecessary Breaks

8. Set Up So You All Have Eye Contact

9. Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone

10. Practice At A Low Volume

11. Remove Potential Distractions

12. Invite An MD (Musical Director)

13. Rehearse With A Metronome To Get Tight

14. Warm Up Before You Rehearse

15. Introduce Instruments One At A Time

16. Loop The Challenging Sections To Nail Those Parts

17. No Noodling Allowed

18. Document & Record Rehearsals

19. Gather Content For Social Media

20. Plan Consistent Rehearsals

21. End Rehearsals With Constructive Feedback

It is that time of year again when Boys & Girls Clubs of Coachella Valley presents their annual over-the-top Grand Auction and Gala, “Celebrating our Desert Gems”, Saturday, March 11 at the

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silent auction items.

It truly is a sight to behold and to experience.

The excitement heightens at 6:30 PM, in another ballroom nearby, when 500 guests will enjoy a delicious dinner and an ongoing spectacular live auction. During the evening, the Bianco family, will be honored with this year’s 2023 Champion of Youth award. BGC’s highest award will be given in grateful recognition of their unselfish devotion to the Coachella Valley youth, community, and Boys & Girls Club.

“It’s with great gratitude that we present the Bianco family with our highest honor, the champion of youth award,” said President and CEO, Quinton Egson. “The Bianco family has been generous supporters and advocates of youth for decades. Their tireless support has impacted the quality of life for many families residing in the eastern Coachella valley – they are difference makers!”

To continue their legacy to Boys & Girls Clubs of Coachella Valley, the Bianco family’s business, Anthony Vineyards, is the inaugural Clubhouse Sponsor, and have chosen the Coachella Club as the recipient. Opportunities are available for the Mecca, Indio, or La Quinta Clubs. These purposeful sponsorships ensure hot meals, provide proven educational programs, and offer a safe place for thousands of kids who think of these Clubs as their second home.

It is the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of

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Coachella Valley to save and enhance the lives of the young people of our community, especially those with economic and/or social needs by offering “a safe haven” and meaningful youth development services provided by a caring and qualified staff.

Tickets to this event are selling out fast. For more information, please contact Bridget Kerr Director of Special Events at (760)-836-1160 ext. 105; bkerr@bgcofcv. org or go to www.bgcofcv.or/events

DeAnn Lubell - PUBLICIST, NOVELIST, EVENT SPECIALIST 760-831-3090 – LULUBELL24@AOL.COM

NATIONAL AWARD WINNING AUTHOR FOR “THE LAST MOON” AN HISTORICAL NOVEL WINNER OF THE 2016 AMSTERDAM BOOK FESTIVAL WWW.THELASTMOONNOVEL.COM

(Photo provide by Boys & Girls Clubs of Coachella Valley)

Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa. At 5:00 PM a hosted cocktail reception welcomes guests in an oversized ballroom filled with wall-to-wall tables offering up hundreds of “something for everyone”

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Marshall Crenshaw’s music always feels effortless. His self-titled debut arrived 41 years ago and perfectly straddled the line between dayglo New Wave and the primitive cool of ‘50s Rock & Roll.

Marshall had been working toward his debut since he picked up a guitar at age 10. Born in Detroit in 1953, he grew up in the nearby suburb of Berkley. By high school, he had cycled through a series of bands. A few years out of school, he’d developed an antipathy for generic Top 40 fare, which he characterized as narrow and whitewashed. He turned his attention to music released in the ‘50s and early ‘60s. He was equally enamored with primitive Rock & Roll and romantic R&B. Each style informed his own songs.

Bored with the Detroit music scene, opportunity knocked in the form of a Rolling Stone ad that offered open auditions for the Broadway production Beatlemania. Winning the role of John Lennon, Marshall endured several months of “Beatle Bootcamp.” Extended runs in San Francisco and Los Angeles, plus several months on the road, provided invaluable experience. It also motivated him to quit the production and actively pursue his own music career.

Armed with a clutch of original demos, he relocated to New York City. He enlisted his younger brother, Robert to play drums. He auditioned about 30 bassists before he found Chris Donato.

Marshall literally walked the city streets, dropping off his demo tape to various show biz movers and shakers. Music journalist/record label owner, Alan Betrock was one lucky recipient. He immediately recognized Marshall’s protean talent and released his first official single, “Something’s Going To Happen” on his Shake Records label. It created a buzz and he secured a deal with Warner Brothers Records.

Although he wanted to produce his debut himself, Marshall got bogged down in the minutiae of the recording process. The label Richard Gotterher to step in. The veteran producer was already riding high from his work on The Go-Go’s debut, Beauty And The Beat, which climbed the charts and perched at #1 for six weeks. The first “Girl Group” to accomplish that feat.

Gotterhrer streamlined Marshall’s sound and his self-titled debut arrived in the Spring of 1982. Critical acclaim was instant and unanimous. The record spent six months on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at 50. For the rest of the ‘80s, he released a string of excellent albums including Field Day, Downtown, Mary Jean & 9 Others and Good Evening. Although they all earned great reviews, and his loyal and enthusiastic fan base continued to grow, commercial success eluded him. During that decade, his profile was raised exponentially when he was cast in a couple of hit movies, Francis Ford Coppola’s Peggy Sue Got Married and La Bamba where he portrayed his doppelganger, Buddy Holly.

Throughout the years, he has continued to make stellar records. Life’s Too Short, Miracle Of Science, #447 and a live effort, My Truck Is My Home arrived in the ‘90s. The 21st century saw the release of What’s In The Bag, Jaggedland and #392. He also managed to produce a compilation for Capitol Records: Hillbilly Music…Thank God, Vol. 1, he wrote a book, Hollywood Rock: A Guide To Rock & Roll In The Movies. He appeared in the Nickelodeon series The Adventures Of Pete & Pete, co-wrote the Gin Blossoms’ “Til I Hear It From You,” which reached #4 on the Billboard charts. He also co-wrote a song for the hilarious music bio-pic parody film, Walk Hard and hosted a weekly radio show, Bottomless Pit for WFUV. Along the way, a plethora of disparate artists like Bette Midler, Lou Ann Barton, Marti Jones, Kelly Willis and Ronnie Spector began covering his songs. These days, he’s been logging a lot of miles on the road. headlining his own gigs and touring with the Smithereens, subbing on lead vocals for the late, great Pat DiNizio. Recently, he was able to

MARSHALL CRENSHAW “MARSHALL CRENSHAW” (YEP ROC RECORDS)

reclaim the U.S. rights to the five stellar albums he recorded on Warner Brothers between 1982 and 1989. YepRoc Records released a 40th anniversary vinyl edition of the self-titled debut on the most recent Record Store Day. Now it’s finally available on other formats.

The original 12-song set kicks into gear with “There She Goes Again.” The sanguine and selfassured melody and arrangement, accented by jaunty guitars, ambling bass lines and a chunky beat, belie a tale of lost love and betrayal. Marshall’s reedy tenor wraps around lyrics that focus on heartbreak and sweet revenge; “She was my girl, not so long ago, how I lost her, I’m not sure I know, but it makes no difference how I try, there she goes again with another guy.” By the bridge he’s ready for some romantic retaliation; “It’s a sad situation, but I know just what I ought to do, I’m gonna find someone better, go have fun little girl, I can live without you.”

If this record has a leitmotif, it’s the pursuit of the opposite sex. “Mary Anne,” blends chiming guitars, tensile bass and a tumbling backbeat. Lyrics offer up an awkward attempt at consoling someone who seems oblivious to his amorous intentions; “It isn’t such a crime, it isn’t such a shame, it happens all the time, you shouldn’t take the blame, go on and have a laugh, go have a laugh on me, go on and have a laugh at all your misery/ Mary Anne, Mary Anne, I really want to tell you Mary Anne, I’m really thinking of you, Mary Anne, Mary Anne, Mary Anne.” A spiky guitar solo on the break amps up the lovelorn urgency, but his ardor remains unrequited.

“Girls” simply sends out an S.O.S. to anyone with a couple of X chromosomes. Soulful vocals lattice walking bass lines, percolating percussion, nimble guitar licks and a thunking beat. Ladylovin’ lyrics are completely besotted by a parade of feminine pulchritude; “I fall in love from my head to my feet, when I’m watchin’ all those girls walkin’ down the street, they go to my head like red wine, you know I feel fine, cause all I ever have in my mind is girls, girls, girls.” A stinging guitar solo on the break is equally single-minded, brushing up against stacked harmonies on the final refrain.

Meanwhile, “She Can’t Dance” is a pragmatic shout-out to a Rock & Roll femme fatale. Sinewy guitars and angular bass are wed to a caffeinated beat. Lyrics offer a gimlet-eyed homage to an um, enthusiast; “Well now baby’s only trying to lose all of her blues, down in her heart cause she’s only 17, and she means to cause a scene/She can’t dance, she can’t sing, but she’s got to be part of that bang-bang-head-bang music, she’s glued to the radio, every night and day, I can hear her say ‘let’s go, let’s go, let’s go, let’s go, let’s go.” Marshall rips a surprisingly muscular guitar solo that squiggles and spirals through the break with a brash nonchalance.

Finally, on “I’ll Do Anything For You,” is fueled by ricocheting guitars, boomerang bass and a rocksteady beat. Marshall wears his heart on his sleeve; “I’ll play the fool resignedly, if it’s what I have do, cause you mean a lot to me, I’ll do anything for you.” Corkscrew guitars charge through the break mirroring moments of equivocation; “But let’s not talk about it, we got better things to do, unless you want to talk about it, I’ll do anything for you.” Clearly he’s ready to bare his heart, but not his soul.

Two tracks, “Someday, Someway” and “Cynical Girl” each exhibited across-the-board appeal, garnering airplay on Top 40 radio, New Wave stations like KROQ, 91x and WLIR, even landing on the playlists of AOR stalwarts like KMET, KLOS and WNEW. The former is powered by shanga-lang guitars, roiling bass, infectious handclaps and a hopscotch beat. Marshall’s angsty delivery contradicts lyrics that pledge allegiance, noting, “You’ve taken everything from me, I’ve taken everything from you, I’ll love you for my whole life through.” Hooky and irresistible, this elastic little rocker has truly stood the test of time.

The latter is slightly more sardonic. In the late ‘60s, Neil Young wanted to live with a “Cinnamon Girl,” by the blasé ‘80s, Marshall’s qualifications are less exotic. Sitar-iffic guitars partner with Spectoresque glockenspiel, tingly bass lines and a four-onthe-floor beat. Long before we could swipe right for a perfect dream-date on Tinder, Marshall’s got his specifications all mapped out; “Well, I hate TV, there’s gotta be somebody else than me who’s ready to write it off immediately, I’m looking for a cynical girl, well, I’ll know right away by that look in her eye, she harbors no illusions and she’s worldlywise/And I know, when I give her a listen, that she, she’s what I’ve been missin, what I’ve been missin.” A ringing guitar solo on the break, underscores his playful mien.

Back-to-back tracks echo the stripped-down, lean and unfussy music made by early Rock & Roll progenitors like Elvis Presley, Rick Nelson and, yes, Buddy Holly. “Rockin’ Around In NYC” is a rollicking rave-up that matches restless, erudite lyrics to a wildly irresistible melody and arrangement. Reverb-drenched guitar connects with slapdash bass and a pounding triple-time tattoo. Marshall explains his dilemma; “Whenever idleness is making me insane, well, then I feel I should be getting the train on the double, here comes trouble…whenever ennui is taking me way down, well then I feel I should be getting’ to town on the double, well, here comes trouble/So round and round and round we go, through 17 lights in a row, take a hold of my hand and come with me, we’ll go rockin’ around in NYC.”

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On “The Usual Thing,” rambunctious guitars ride roughshod over thrumming bass lines tethered to a galloping gait. Devil-may-care lyrics caution a prospective partner; “I wanna take you with me, I’ll do most anything you want me to, when we go out together, we must run wild, but first I’m warning you/Don’t want to know about the usual thing, I never bother with the usual thing, and I only want to shout, want to shout, want to feel alive, do whatever I wanna do, just forget about the usual thing, I never bother with the usual thing, and if I didn’t think you were a little bit out there too, I just wouldn’t bother with you, I just wouldn’t bother with you.” On the break he uncoils a lithe and sparkly solo that somersaults through the arrangement, sticking the landing perfectly.

Other interesting tracks include a souped-up rendition of Arthur Alexander’s Doo-Wop groover, “Soldier Of Love” and the driving “Not For Me.” The original album closed with the snap, crackle and fizz of “Brand New Lover.” Marshall’s exuberant vocals are buoyed shimmying guitars, boinging bass and a walloping backbeat. Despite downcast lyrics like “I’m feeling dazed and dissipated, I only know one thing for sure, gotta find me a brand new lover, there isn’t any other cure,” the mood here is positively giddy. Sidewinder guitar snakes through the arrangement on the break, signaling he’s young, single and ready to mingle. An effervescent end to a dazzling debut.

Except, YepRoc has tacked on seven additional songs including a live version of The Parliaments’ “Look What I Almost Missed,” alternate versions of “Brand New Lover” and “Just Not For Me (a.k.a. Not For Me). There are the two songs that started his career, “Something’s Gonna Happen” and “(You’re My Favorite) Waste Of Time” The previously unreleased “Never Gonna Happen Again” and a yearning demo version of “Mary Anne.”

40 years on, this record hasn’t aged a bit. It still feels timeless. Catchy and concise, with hints of Power Pop, Rockabilly, Country Western, Soul and good old Rock & Roll. Hopefully, Marshall has some new music in the pipeline. But until then, there’s this.

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The Sadies were dealt a bitter blow in early 2022, founding member Dallas

Good was being treated for a recently discovered coronary illness, when he suddenly passed away from natural causes. The 48 year old, along with his brother Travis, Mike Belitsky and Sean Dean formed The Sadies in Toronto, Ontario, nearly 30 years ago, in 1994.

Their 1998 debut, Precious Moments, was a potent combo-platter of Traditional Country, Surf Music, Murder Ballads, Psychedelia and Garage Rock. The cognoscenti immediately caught on and the four-piece cultivated a loyal fan-base in their home country as well as the lower 48, and around the globe.

For the past 25 years, across 16 albums, this band has never been afraid to color outside the lines. They’ve collaborated with kindred spirits like Neko Case, John Doe, Jon Langford from The Mekons, Neil Young, Mary Margaret O’Hara, Garth Hudson from the band and The Tragically Hip’s Gord Downie. A few months after Dallas’ untimely passing, Colder Streams arrived, garnering rave reviews from tastemaker publications like Paste, No Depression, Shindig

and American Songwriter. Soldiering on as a trio, the band is back on the road, currently hopscotching across the country before working their way up the West Coast. Buoyed by the unanimous critical acclaim, these days are also bittersweet. Still, The Sadies persist.

(Pappy + Harriet’s present The SADIES Saturday, February 25th 2023. Pappy + Harriet’s Indoor stage, Pioneertown, Ca. Doors: 8:30pm/ Show 9:30pm 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown, CA. pappyandharriets.com)

Thursday, February 23

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano Bar –

3:30-6:30pm

Casuelas Café – Avenida – 5:30pm

Chef George’s – Marc Antonelli – 6:30pm

Coachella Valley Brewery – Open Mic –

6pm

Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm

Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Christine

Love – 6pm

Jazzville @ Agua Caliente – Chuck

Johnson Quartet – 7pm

Jolene’s – Desert Crows – 6pm

Lavender Bistro – Mark Guerrero, Scott

Carter on the Patio – 6pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

O’Caine’s – Craic Haus – 6pm

Old Town La Quinta – Live Music in the

Plaza w/ Joe Baldino – 5-8pm

Pappy and Harriet’s – Quasi – 8pm

Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails – R

& B Party w/ DJ John Paul – 9pm

Pretty Faces Nightclub – Latina Night w/

DJ LF – 9pm

Purple Room – Sharon Sills – 6:30pm

Runway – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6pm

Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King

Trio – 6pm

The Village – DJ Cranberry – 9pm

Friday, February 24

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano Bar –

3:30-6:30pm, Tony Grandberry – 7pm

Bart Lounge – House XL – 8pm

Casuelas Café – The Myx – 6:45pm

Chef George’s – Lizann Warner – 6:30pm

Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm

Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Marc Antonelli

– 6pm

Jolene’s – Patrice Morris – 7pm

Larkspur Grill – Live Music – 7pm

Lavender Bistro – Jeff Bonds, Scott Carter on the Patio – 6pm

Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Scott Carter Band

– 9pm

Mitch’s on El Paseo – Alex Santana – 122:30pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

O’Caine’s – California Celts – 6pm

Old Town La Quinta – Live Music in the Plaza w/ Avenida – 6-9pm

Pappy and Harriet’s – The Altons and Thee

Sineers – 8:30pm

Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails –

Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 9pm

Pretty Faces Nightclub – DJs Dxsko and Cielohigh – 9pm

Purple Room – Ann Hampton Callaway:

The Peggy Lee Century – 6pm

Sullivan’s – Hotwyre – 5:30pm

Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana – 5pm

Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King –

7:30pm

The Village – Rob & JB – 5:30pm, DJ Gio

the Ace – 9pm, DJ Cranberry – 9pm

Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6pm

Saturday, February 25

Awe Bar – Desert Discotech w/ DJ Day –8pm

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano Bar –

3:30-6:30pm, Off Da Cuff – 7pm

Bart Lounge – Luna Negra Goth Night –

8pm

Big Rock Pub – Mojave Mojo – 8pm

Casuelas Café – Michael Keeth – noon,

West Coast Flyers – 6:30pm

Chef George’s – TBA – 6:30pm

Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm

The Hood – Jamie Oliveri’s Family Benefit w/ Mondo Generator, The Ghost Notes, Family Butcher, Fatso Jetson, Whiskey and Knives, Lisa Lynn and the Broke Hallelujahs, Blasting Echo, The Hellions, Arthue Seay and the Riff Killers ft Jetta King and Waxy

– 7pm

Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Marc Antonelli

– 6pm

Jolene’s – Fun with Dick and Jane – 7pm

Larkspur Grill – Live Music – 7pm

Lavender Bistro – Jeff Bonds, Scott Carter on the Patio – 6pm

Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Scott Carter Band

– 9pm

Mitch’s on El Paseo – Alex Santana – 12-

2:30pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

O’Caine’s – Kilty as Charged – 6pm

Old Town La Quinta – Live Music in the Plaza w/ Just 2 Guys – 6-9pm

Pappy and Harriet’s – The Sadies – 8:30pm

Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails –

Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 9pm

Pretty Faces Nightclub – DJ Ryan Kenney

– 9pm

Purple Room – Ann Hampton Callaway:

The Peggy Lee Century – 6pm

Sullivan’s – Paul Villalobos – 5:30pm

Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana – 5pm

Vicky’s of Santa Fe – Rose Mallett – 5-7pm, John Stanley King – 7:30pm

The Village – Rob & JB – 1pm, Dio DJ the Ace – 9pm, DJ Cranberry – 9pm, DJ Erika

Starr – 9pm

Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6pm

Sunday, February 26

Awe Bar – The Sunday Club Band w/ Victoria Williams – 7pm

Babaloo Lounge – Tristen/Flamingo Guitar

– 1pm, Bob Corwin Piano Bar – 3:30pm, Tim

Burleson – 6pm

Bart Lounge – Latina Night w/ DJ LF – 8pm

Big Rock Pub – Michael Keeth – 11:30-2pm

Blu Ember – Gina Sedman – 5pm

Casuelas Café – El Mariachi Coachella –

1pm, The Myx – 5:30pm

Fisherman’s Market, PS – Live Music – 6pm

Jolene’s – Fun with Dick and Jane – 6pm

Lavender Bistro – Scott Carter, Mark

Guerrero on the Patio – 6pm

Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 3:30-7:30pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

Pappy and Harriet’s – The Builders and Butchers – 8pm

Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana – 12pm

The Village – Gio the Ace - 9pm

Monday, February 27

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano Bar –

3:30, Tim Burleson – 6pm

Casuelas Café – Brad Byrd – 5:30pm

Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Larry

Copeleto – 6pm

Lavender Bistro – Abbie Perkins, Mark

Guerrero on the Patio – 6pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

Vicky’s of Santa Fe – Richard “88 Fingers”

Turner – 6pm

The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm

Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6pm

Tuesday, February 28

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano Bar –

3:30-6:30pm, The Carmens – 6:30pm

Casuelas Café – The Desert Suite Band –

5:30pm

Chef George’s – Lizann Warner – 6:30pm

Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm

Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Patrice Morris, Marc Antonelli and Christine Love – 6pm

Lavender Bistro – Abbie Perkins, Mark Guerrero on the Patio – 6pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

Purple Room – Rose Mallett – 6:30pm

Vicky’s of Santa Fe – Slim Man Band – 6pm

The Village – DJ Erika Starr – 9pm

Wednesday, March 1

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano Bar –3:30-6:30pm, The Myx – 7pm

Casuelas Café – Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs – 5:30pm

Chef George’s – Tim Burleson – 6:30pm

Coachella Valley Brewing Co. – Trivia Night – 7pm

Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm

The Fix – Alex Santana – 5:30pm

Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Rebecca Clark – 6pm

Jolene’s – Open Mic – 6:30pm

Lavender Bistro – Mark Guerrero, Scott Carter on the Patio – 6pm

Lit @ Fantasy Springs – South 65 – 7pm

Mitch’s on El Paseo – Alex Santana – 122:30pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails –Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 9pm

Purple Room – Charles Herrera, Darci Daniels and Michael Holmes – 6:30pm

Tack Room Tavern – T-Bone Karaoke –7pm

Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King – 6pm

The Village – DJ Cranberry – 9pm, Banda Revolucion – 10pm

Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6pm

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PALM SPRINGS, CA

Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland and the United Kingdom.

See the wonderful new exhibits now on display.

Black History Month Trivia

William Tucker, son of indentured servants from Great Britain, was the first recorded African child to be born in the colonies in 1624. Vermont was the first colony to ban slavery in 1777.

In the 1770s, a Quaker named Anthony Benezet created the first school for African American children.

Activities & Ideas to Honor Black History Month

Watch a documentary about the Black experience. Add some new podcasts to your queue. Read books written by Black authors.

ARTICLE & PHOTOS

BY LYNNE TUCKER

Free Thursday Nights are first come first served, no reservations are required. Think New Art Events Happening Now!

LALO’S NEW BLANCO ON THE BLOCK THE VINO VOICE

Pretty much everyone in the Tequila world knows the brand Don Julio. Their story began in 1942, when a young Don Julio González saw a unique opportunity in the production of Tequila. He didn’t have much money but what he did have was passion, and after sharing his vision with a powerful local businessman he was granted a loan to create his first tequila distillery.

Don Julio González revolutionized the world of Tequila by choosing quality over quantity, which included painstakingly planting each agave further apart to allow proper room to grow and fully mature before harvesting. He would then select only the most succulent portions of the piña and steam them under strict processes. It was this unrelenting passion for excellence that inspired his creation of the world’s first luxury tequila.

The years passed and the brand and company flourished. Don Julio became the bar for ultra-premium Tequila. Only a handful of Tequila brands could compete with the quality of Don Julio.

Of course, as big corporate beverage companies go—so goes the artisan brands. The beverage behemoth, Diageo, bought the rights to the Don Julio portfolio. (Although in 2015, with the brand selling over 600 thousand cases, it’s tough to claim “artisanal”; but great stuff can always claim “artisanal-style”)

Enter now: Eduardo “Lalo” González, where the family legacy continues with Don Julio’s grandson. González always knew he wanted to carry on his family’s fame of producing premium quality tequila, and he was surprised at how well-known the Don Julio name actually was outside of Mexico.

González grew up in Jalisco, seeing the passion and drive his father had for the Don Julio brand, and it only pushed him to do the same. He’s come a long way since his teenage years when he was working at the family’s distillery. “I’ve been experiencing not only the world of tequila, but premium tequila, literally since I was born,” he says. “So for me it was natural.”

“Lalo” González is now the maestro tequilero and founder of the new Mexican spirits brand LALO Tequila. And one of the most important facts about this LALO brand is that the blanco Tequila is free of additives, made with 100 percent agave, and has never aged in a barrel.

Recently, Lalo Gonzales came to Palm Springs and a wonderful Tequila tasting dinner was scheduled at the chic and trendy Saguaro Hotel in their El Jefe Mexican Cantina and Tequila Bar

We jumped at the opportunity to meet, greet, and enjoy the company of the maestro along with the culinary talents of the cocineros and staff. Indeed the venue was perfect— what better place to showcase world class Tequila and its tequilero in a cool and intimate surrounding.

This column has covered many a wonderful chef/winemaker dinners and outstanding events in the past decade; and this LALO dinner & tasting, was a joy to attend.

And how about a shout-out to our friend, Palm Springs’ publicist, Joe Enos and his eponymous media company for keeping this column au courant as to the valley’s happenings and unique events to attend & see—and to be seen at!

The evening began with Lalo introducing

BY RICK RIOZZA

himself, discussing his family story, and describing the LALO production. Of course, we enjoyed not only pure shots of his Blanco, but in between courses of Mexican fare, the bartenders served up a variety of LALO Tequila cocktails to show the versatility of the Blanco liquor.

While I was listening to Lalo González describe the entire production of his Blanco, he sounded like a veteran winemaker raising points as to land/”terroir”, climate, water, and all the patience it takes to produce a worldclass beverage.

As we enjoyed the pure shots, we found the nose to be light, with a pleasant agave scent, followed by notes of citrus, black pepper and a grassy and earthy note.

On the palate, Lalo is rich in natural agave sweetness, with hints of citrus and vanilla, along with cinnamon and black pepper. It has a creamy feel to it and very little heat, making it a very nice sipper.

Lalo spoke, “The tequila is made with just three ingredients — agave, yeast and deep well water. Once the fully mature agave plant is picked from the Jalisco Highlands, it’s cooked in a stone oven called hornos de mamposteria The agave is steamed for 20 to 32 hours and rested for up to 18 hours. The agave is only twice-distilled to maintain its integrity, and it uses a proprietary yeast found in Champagne during the fermentation process.”

What sets LALO Tequila apart from other Tequila makers and companies, is that they aren’t interested in taking over the entire tequila market, or coming out with dozens of new products every year. They want to stick to the facts and stick to what they’re good at — producing a clean and pure blanco tequila, using agave from the Jaliscan Highlands of Mexico.

As we alerted earlier, again. his LALO Tequila is additive free. Although Tequila legislation allows for a minimal amount of natural oak extracts—caramel, oak, sugar, or glycerin, Lalo’s brand is 100% pure blue agave Tequila.

For González, the spirit itself isn’t the only thing that’s important to him. The tequila brand prides itself in ensuring they oversee the fair trade of their farmers, as well as the workers in the distilleries.

He’s proud of the story, history and lineage that comes behind the making of LALO Tequila, all he desires is to continue honoring his father’s and grandfather’s legacies.

You can find LALO Tequila for about $46.99 at many local liquor stores. Distribution is moving along, and we hope to see it available soon at our supermarkets. Salud!

ARTSCENE

BY DEANN LUBELL

She is an accomplished prize-winning poet, screenwriter, novelist, fiction and non-fiction writer, blogger, ghost-writing/creative writing consultant, and editor. I don’t think there is anything that word wrangler Kristin Johnson can’t master. For example, first place winner out of 50,000 entries for the Mountain Arts TriAnnual Poetry Contest. She truly is the “it” girl of the literary world.

As a graduate of the Master of Professional Writing Program from the University of Southern California, Kristin earned her bachelor’s from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. After graduation from USC, she moved to the Coachella Valley with her family to the desert and has been here ever since.

“Our desert has inspired me since the moment my family first came here on a business trip when my sister and I were growing up,” said Kristin. “The natural beauty is unmatched. I love the lifestyle as well as the warmth of this community.” As a young inspiring writer, Kristin loved what her late mother called dreamtime. A special timeout when she could relax, think and let her imagination soar. “Dreamtime is still a vital part of who I am. A writer needs dreamtime like the desert needs water and sunshine.”

Kristin has written and collaborated on several books, including: Butterfly Wings; The Last Messenger and The Divinity Protocol with Berkeley Johnson; the Kingdom of Treasures series with Asmaa Jamil; Ain’t “U” Got No Manners (called “The Bible for social media” by KESQ’s Patrick Evans); Christmas Cookies Are For Giving with Mimi Cummins, The High-Tech Gooseneck Putter with Samuel DiMatteo; and Ordinary Miracles: My Incredible Spiritual, Artistic, and Scientific Journey with the late Sir Rupert A.L. Perrin. She has contributed to and edited several books in the Speaking From Our Hearts series by Paul D. Lowe as well as Mastering the Game of Life and Mastering the Game of Life 2.

She has ghostwritten several books and scripts for clients. Her clients are located all over the world. She has worked on projects that range from a children’s fantasy set in the Ice Age to a biography about a sports hero to a book on bringing down high blood pressure. Her one-act play “Greetings and Salutations” was nominated for several Desert Theatre

League Desert Stars Awards. As a member of the Palm Springs Women in Film and Television Filmmakers Lab, she has coproduced two short films, “Accidental Date” and “Aftermath,” which have been award winners, award finalists or semi-finalists in several film festivals. A third short film, “The Splendor Of You,” is in pre-production.

Kristin has adapted books to screenplays/ teleplays including my own historical novel called The Last Moon (the teleplay was recognized in the Amsterdam Film Festival Van Gogh Awards). She has also worked on screenplay/teleplay stories with Asmaa Jamil among other collaborators.

A longtime member of Palm Springs Women in Film and Television and a director of World Game-Changers, Kristin has given well-received talks and workshops for the Desert Screenwriters Guild. She served as a past First Vice-President and Contests and Grants Chair for the National League of American Pen Women-Palm Springs Branch. You can find out more about Kristin by going to www.kristinjohnson.net

www.twitter.com/AuthorKJ

facebook.com/AuthorKristinJohnson

Email her at kristin@kristinjohnson.net

(Photo credit for profile: Kathryn Berenbaum for AIN’T “U” GOT NO MANNERS cover: A Vegas Publisher (Deborah Bradseth, designer) KINGDOM OF TREASURES SEELIE

ISLANDS: Asmaa Jamil and Kristin Johnson

THE LAST MESSENGER: Dorrance Publishing Team)

PET PL ACE YAPPY HOUR AT THE SHOPS ON SAN PABLO

your own event such as a wedding shower. Shopping here is a fun way to support local small businesses.

Where else could you try on the exclusive line of Paris Hilton velour track suits to work out in style? Timmy Woods designed the famous Eiffel Tower purse seen in the Sex and the City movie. Her mini shop displays Timmy’s amazing one-of-a-kind handbags including some made of wood. Local resident Sally Lanivich will show her beautiful high-end costume jewelry and vintage couture. Dazzle your friends with one of Mirasa Nicole’s bling clothing and gift items.

In the southeast corner of the business, a Medical Esthetician working under Dr. Tom DeAngelo provides non-invasive skin procedures. They host frequent beauty seminars and workshops to help you stay youthful while you strut your stuff in style.

Lorie is pictured below with her precious Chihuahua named Joy, a Loving All Animals alumni on her “gotcha” day. She tells us, “I’ve always loved dogs, and it’s great living with a pack of them. My grandparents lived on an Oregon farm that had llamas, buffalo, monkeys, chickens, rescue horses, and of course dogs. Little Joy has brought me so much joy after my other Chihuahua Chica passed away. Chihuahuas promise to burrow under the covers, and they sit loyally by your side. Pets are always included in my business plans!” Contact Loving All Animals at (760) 834-7000, www.lovingallanimals.org.

Come on by on February 28 and enjoy

BY JANET McAFEE

the festivities! The Shops on San Pablo are located at 44850 San Pablo in Palm Desert. Call 760-501-5818 to RSVP or if you have any questions. LIKE their Facebook page to track their events and special sales. Check them out at www.theshopsonsanpablo.com

Don’t miss this special event where you can glamorize your Spring wardrobe and support homeless animals.

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Nothing is more fun for us animal lovers than events that include our dogs! You are invited to YAPPY HOUR at the beautiful Shops on San Pablo on Tuesday, February 28 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Fun, fashion, food, friends, and well-behaved Fido on a leash make for a wonderful Coachella Valley afternoon. The redesigned San Pablo corridor in Palm Desert creates a welcoming small-town feeling, and the Yappy Hour mutts might strut outside if weather permits. The Italian deli across the street has outdoor dog friendly tables. Located on the same block with two pet grooming salons, the Shops on San Pablo is one block north of Highway 111.

Yappy Hour includes refreshments for the humans and treats for the dogs. A bar with a donation jar for Loving All Animals nonprofit charity provides a range of beverages. There is no cost to attend.

Opened in July 2020, this interesting venue is a collection of small unique mini shops within a larger building featuring special fashions, clothing for dogs, artistic gift ideas and many fun surprises. The venue has become a community gathering place where friends meet to shop while listening to local musicians such as Johnny Meza. Every Thursday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm visitors enjoy Karaoke. Once a month a birthday party is scheduled for attendees born in that month. You can rent the facility for

Fido and Fluffy are not left out when it comes to fashion at the Shops. Local resident Patt Savastano with Spoiled Dog Designs has some unbelievable creations for animals in her booth. You may know Patt from when she had a booth at the Palm Desert Sunday Street Fair. Patt does creations for dog events including dog weddings. If you are still “dogless”, seeing these adorable outfits might send you to the nearest animal shelter.

The fashion show will feature an array of outfits, demonstrating how to accessorize, and with a well-dressed pup in tow. Yes, there will be something for the guys!

Scott Fisher, long time Loving All Animals volunteer, will walk down the runway modeling the latest men’s wear. Clothing from size 2 to 22 is available for purchase. There will be raffle prizes, and a prize for the best dressed person with the best dressed pup. Fido will be provided teats. There will even be a Howling Contest for the dogs. I will bet on a Husky to win this one!

Meet Lorie Loftis, the charming animal lover and businesswoman who started a venue that brings great style and joy to our desert. Lorie’s mother, Lindi Biggi, is the renowned founder of Loving All Animals rescue organization. Lorie was my first Mobile Mutts partner when LAA began in 2007. We were a team rescuing dogs, cats, and a few birds while we shared some laughs along with the joy of rescuing and adopting homeless animals.

ADORABLE ANGEL MEET BLUE

The staff at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus named me “Angel” because I’m such a sweet girl. I’m a 2-yr-old Pit Pup, 35 lbs of doggie love. No one understands why I’m the longest shelter resident here for 90 days! Come meet me, dog ID#A1712422 at 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms 10am to 4pm Mon through Sat. I love all people and other dogs. www.rcdas.org.

I’m a handsome blue eyed Husky boy so they named me Blue! I’ve been at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus a long time too. I’m 50-lbs of doggie love, adore all people and other pups.

Meet me soon at 72-020 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, 10am-4pm Mon through Sat. www.rcdas.org

Here are some places where you can adopt a wonderful rescue dog or cat!

COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS –Open 10:00-4:00 Monday through Saturday. View animals online at all 4 county shelters www.rcdas.org, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644. (Public)

PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER – Open to the public, closed Tuesday. View animals online at psanimalsshelter.org and complete application for the one you want to meet, 4575 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, Call (760) 416-5718. (Public)

DESERT HOT SPRINGS ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL – Open daily 9:30-4:30. www. cityofdhs.org/animal-care-control.com, View animals at www.petango.com/dhsacc. 65810 Hacienda Ave, Desert Hot Springs, Call for appointment (760) 329-6411 ext. 450.

ANIMAL SAMARITANS – Open to the public. View their animals at www. animalsamaritans.org. Email volunteer@ animalsamaritans.org to foster or volunteer. Located at 72307 Ramon Rd, Thousand Palms, (760) 601-3918. (Private)

CALIFORNIA PAWS RESCUE - Call for an appointment to adopt. Located at 73650 Dinah Shore, Palm Desert. View their animals at californiapawsrescue.com, (760) 6563833. (Private)

HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY – Fill out an application online www. orphanpet.com and call for an appointment. This shelter has dogs of all sizes and cats, Located at 17825 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, (760) 329-0203. (Private)

KITTYLAND – Open to the public to adopt cats and kittens. Located at 67600 18th Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, www. kittylandrescue.org, (760) 251-2700. (Private)

PRETTY GOOD CAT – Foster based rescue for cats located in La Quinta. Contact them at prettygoodcat.com, (760) 660-3414 (Private)

LOVING ALL ANIMALS – Call for appointment to adopt dogs. Located at 83496 Avenue 51, Coachella, lovingallanimals.org, (760) 834-7000. (Private)

ANIMAL RESCUE CENTER OF CALIFORNIA

– Foster based rescue for dogs and cats in Indio. thearc-ca.org, (760) 877-7077 (Private)

FLUFFS & SCRUFFS – Foster based rescue for small dogs in Cathedral City. FLUFFSANDSCRUFFS@AOL.COM, (310) 9803383 (Private)

SOCIETY’S OUTKAST ANIMAL RESCUE

– Foster based rescue for dogs in Rancho Mirage, www.societysoutkasts.com, (760) 832-0617. (Private)

LIVING FREE ANIMAL SANCTUARY –Large outdoor shelter for dogs and cats up Hwy 74, Mountain Center, living-free.org, (951) 659-4687. (Private)

CITY OF BANNING ANIMAL SHELTER –Open daily 10am-6pm. Located at 2050 E. Charles St, Banning. Many beautiful animals of all sizes. View animals at arerescue.org/ banning. (951) 708-1280 Short staffed so don’t always answer phones. (Public)

CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ANIMAL

SHELTER – Open 12:00 – 3pm Tues through Sat. Google “City of San Bernardino Animal Shelter” for website to view animals and get ID number of the animal you want. Located at 333 Chandler Place, San Bernardino, (909) 384-1304 or (909) 384-7272. (Public)

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY ANIMAL

SHELTER AT DEVORE – Open 7 days a week. Call (909) 386-9280, www.sbcounty.gov/acc and get the ID number of animal you are interested in adopting, 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino (Public).

SOCIETYSCENE

The Springs Country Club in Rancho Mirage recently hosted its 11th Annual Scholarship Luncheon, complete with an extensive silent auction, in addition to its highly-anticipated Golf and Pickleball Tournaments, all for a very worthwhile cause! Emcee for the luncheon was the Valley’s own Patrick Evans, KESQ TV Meteorologist and Host of EYE ON THE DESERT.

Open to Springs Club members and the community-at-large, this not-to-be missed fun event commenced at 8:30 am with a Shotgun Scramble on The Springs renowned 18-hole Desmond Muirhead Signature Golf Course, with its glorious mountain and lake vistas virtually seen from every hole. Simultaneously, play got underway on The Springs’ popular Pickleball courts, which are in use daily due to the Club’s 200 plus Pickleball enthusiasts. Members and guests then gathered in the stunning and newly-remodeled Springs Clubhouse for the Scholarship Luncheon.

The following week, 166 members of The Springs community participated in the Annual Springs Home Tour, which showcased six extraordinary homes selected for their unique architecture and stunning interior design. 100% of all ticket sales to this Home Tour benefitted The Springs Scholarship Fund.

“This year’s Springs Scholarship Luncheon raised over $ 60,000, and celebrates this year’s outstanding Scholarship Award recipients,” said Jill Miller, Chair for the past five years of The Springs Scholarship Fund. “For most of these scholarship recipients, they are the first members of their family to attend college.”

The Springs Scholarship Fund was started in 2011 by a group of Springs Country Club members, who would informally collect donations. It was a very informal grassroots effort in the beginning. Jill Miller and several other Club members endeavored to learn as much as they could about scholarship funding and donations. In 2019, they ultimately made the decision to collaborate with the Desert Community Foundation, a not-for-profit 501©3, due to the fact that the Desert Community Foundation could handle all the vetting, reporting, and investing of the funds raised for The Springs Scholarship Fund . It was then decided that half the funds raised from the Golf Tournament would go to The Springs Scholarship Fund, with the other half of funds raised going to Volunteers In Medicine, a pet charity of The Springs Country Club and The Springs Woman Support Group.

Today, The Springs Scholarship

Committee provides fund oversight, sets eligibility criteria, reviews and makes recommendations for grants, and overseas the management of investment funds. Since the start in 2019 of this valuable partnership with The Desert Community Foundation, The Springs Scholarship Fund has raised over $ 250,000.00. $48,000 has been awarded to eleven deserving youth within The Springs Country Club community.

PAST RECIPIENTS OF THE SPRINGS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: ***The Springs Country Club awards this scholarship every year to these students, as long as these recipients’ GPA is maintained year-to-year)

Angel Bernardo, an Education Major who attends California Baptist University

Taylor Brown, a Sociology Major who attends California State University San Marcos

Kianah David, a Nursing Major who attends California State University San Bernardino

Llyanah David, a Nursing Major who attends College Of The Desert

Bianca Felix, a Child Development Major who attends California State University San Bernardino

Krystal King, an Education Major who attends California State University Fresno

Matthew King, a Liberal Studies Major who attends California State University Fresno

Daniela Ramirez, a Health Sciences Major who attends College Of The Desert

Joseph Xanitis, a Nursing Major who attends San Bernardino Valley College

“Over the years, The Springs Scholarship Program started as a grassroots labor of love, and has grown into a substantial Scholarship

Program today, supporting education for the youth of our Coachella Valley, said Chair Miller.”

About The Springs Country Club

The Springs Country Club is an exclusive, member-owned private Golf, Tennis, and Pickleball community, located in the serene desert oasis of Rancho Mirage California. The Springs Country Club offers the quintessential desert lifestyle in an environment marked by timeless natural beauty in the heart of the Coachella Valley. The Springs Golf Course, designed by Desmond Muirhead, boasts rolling fairways accentuated with groves of

BY MADELINE ZUCKERMAN

Palm trees, stunning and colorful flowerbeds, and mesmerizing water features. In addition to Golf, The Springs Country Club offers 9 Championship Tennis Courts, along with 12 Pickleball Courts, as part of the sports complex.

The Springs Country Club has been recognized by TENNIS MAGAZINE as one of the top 10 tennis facilities in the country! For more info on Membership at The Springs Country Club, please contact 760324-8292 or visit thespringsrm.com

(left to right) Patrick Evans, Emcee of The Springs Scholarship Luncheon, Jill Miller Chair of The Springs Scholarship Fund, Frank Xavier, Committee Member of The Springs Scholarship Fund, and Kevin Mulligan, Committee Member of The Springs Scholarship Fund.

Golfers Kelvin Ng and Bob Evans, competing in the Springs Golf Tournament that day.

David LaCharite and Laureen Ong, seen her competing in the Pickleball Tournament that day.

HADDON LIBBY

Forbes recently published its annual list of the top earning entertainers. For many on the list, earnings were from the sale of decades of music or television rights. For older musicians, the sale of music catalogs helps to put estates in order while they are alive.

A large part of the Coachella Valley has probably never heard of the entertainment who is tenth on the list. Born in 1994, Bad Bunny aka Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio is a Puerto Rican rapper who came to prominence on Cardi B’s hit “I Like It”. Most of his $88 million in earnings came from tours and endorsements.

At 33 years of age, Taylor Swift is the queen of pop music. Without a major tour, Swift earned $92 million from streaming services, the actual sale of her music and endorsements. Expectations are that Swift will see a nine-figure payday in 2023 as she tours the United States. Demand for tickets was so great that it crashed Ticketmaster’s website and exposed the ugly side of progressive ticket pricing.

James Cameron comes in eighth thanks to Avatar: The Way of Water. The film earned Cameron at least $95 million and potentially more should the film reach revenue targets. Coming in seventh are the legendary rockers The Rolling Stones. Celebrating their 60th anniversary, the band earned more than $8.5 million a show during their 15 city European tour.

Brad Pitt had a nine-figure payday at $100 million thanks to the sale of 60% of his production company to French media company Mediawan for $113 million.

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$200 million.

Topping this year’s list is rock music group Genesis with $230 million. Concord Music Group bought their catalog for $300 million. A small farewell tour and royalties rounded out their income.

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How do you know who to retain?

How do you not get run over by an Attorney and the Insurance Company? Most importantly, you have to understand that NATIONWIDE IS NOT ON YOUR SIDE; YOU ARE NOT IN GOOD HANDS and YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBOR WILL NOT GIVE YOU A PIECE OF THE ROCK.

Many lawyers are cautious when accepting an injury case, even when the victim has been hurt by someone else’s negligence, but has been talking to the insurance adjuster. That is because your lawyer will never know what

Roughly one-third of his income came from acting work in films like Bullet Train and Babylon.

In fifth are James L. Brooks and Matt Groening, the team behind The Simpsons. With over 30 years of shows streaming on Disney+, the duo earned $105 million from residuals.

The duo behind South Park and the Book of Mormon, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, earned $160 million due in large part to their long-running Comedy Central show, South Park. Two years ago, Paramount+ signed them to a $935 million, six-year deal. In 2011, Parker and Stone made $210 million.

Tyler Perry has made quite a career from

his Madea film franchise. With profits, Perry invested in himself and built a 330-acre film studio in Atlanta from which he churns out television shows and films. In 2022, Perry earned $175 million, up $10 million from the prior year.

Coming in second place at $210 million is Sting thanks to the sale of his music catalog to Universal Music Group for $300 million. The sale of music rights includes both his solo work and that with The Police. In recent years, large media groups and investment funds have acquired the music catalogues of many recording artists. Just last year, Bruce Springsteen sold his catalogue to Sony Music for $435 million while Paul Simon sold his for

Last year’s tope earner was The Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson at $580 million due to the sale of his visual effects company to Unity Software for $1.6 million. Falling out of the top ten was Jay-Z after earning $340 million due to his Armand de Brignac Champagne Brand while Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson earned $270 million due in large part to his Teremana tequila brand. Kanye West was earning $235 million from his Yeezy shoe line with Adidas until Ye professed a fondness for white supremicists and Hitler which caused Adidas to cancel the deal.

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was said, or what the adjuster THOUGHT s/ he heard the V say.

Silence is Golden! I had a case with one of my best friends from Palm Desert, who went to his local doctor, rather than one I suggested. The nurse, when reading the doctor’s notes, thought it said he fell from a horse and hit his head. The doctor would not change his report and he said he would have to testify my client fell from a horse.

Accident cases are prime targets for manipulation and conjecture. How does a lawyer show that his client, who’s been in an accident, can’t do their job properly, and thus deserves thousands of dollars in

compensation? Until now, lawyers have relied on doctors to observe someone for half an hour or so and give their, sometimesbiased opinion. Soon, they might also tap the wealth of quantifiable data provided by Fitness Trackers.

A law firm in Calgary is working on the first known personal injury case that will use activity data from a Fitbit to help show the effects of an accident on their client. Wearable devices could become a “black box” for the human body.

Case value depends on “What you ask?” Well, cases have different values for many reasons. Is Liability clear? Are damages computable? Was the treatment consistent after the accident or were there delays or breaks in treatment. Was there a Loss of Earnings? The court’s jurisdiction is also a factor? For instance a case in LA is worth more than a case in Riverside. This is because jury verdicts are higher in LA, probably because of the higher earnings. So a case in Beverly Hills might bring in more money than a case in South Central LA.

Though it may not be clear to all, LA juries are composed of more wealthy and liberal jurors, who do not hold back on verdicts. In addition, it is easier to get medical treatment on a lien in LA than here in the CV. Though not determinative, the more the Meds and

Injuries, the more the case is worth. The “likeability” of your client is also a factor. Will the jury like the client? Does s/he have tattoos over their entire body or are they handsome or well known?

Unfortunately, Riverside County is the busiest county in all of California for Trials. The Indio Court is backed up because of COVID and because the Riverside DA will not enter into Plea Bargains/Deals, like they did in past years and criminal takes priority over civil. Thus accident cases trail behind thousands of criminal cases that are congesting the Indio courts.

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PART THREE – “CONTRACTS”

Aspirations of becoming a professional wrestler are common but were perhaps more prevalent thirty years ago.

The late 1980’s and early 1990’s - many will say, was the height of modern pop culture. Let’s face it, those were the days the world witnessed an explosion of creativity on every platform of entertainment that has not been duplicated since, nor before.

Many of us “young pups” at the time attempted to tame the daunting task of rising above the mount of twisted rubble and steel that is the tumultuous, broken, and rocky road of many a professional wrestler’s journey - the road into and to the top of the business.

The so-called “top”, as high, and illusive as it is true to those that believe it, remains undoubtably the “brass ring” that a professional wrestle seeks to claim. That brass ring’s physical incarnation within the world that hosts the “squared circle” manifests as a company’s [world champion]. However, one may argue that the “top” of a wrestling company may also be manifested by a professional wrestling contract. After all, in business, he who has the gold… survives. Professional wrestling championship belts cannot pay a mortgage or car payment, nor any other debt for that matter. Money from a multi-year contract can and does. On that note, what then truly is wrestling’s “brass ring”?

While discussing the topic of contracts we would be remiss in sharing that Frankie “The Future” Kazarian has some great news to share with the world of his professional wrestling fans.

The AEW [All Elite Wrestling] company was birthed in early 2019 - some four years ago. At the time its owner, Tony Khan, was untested in the world of professional wrestling and so any performer choosing to sign a contract with ‘ol “TK” most assuredly took a big risk.

Frankie was one of nine professional wrestlers, including one of his friends, former WWE/WCW veteran wrestler, Chris Jericho. Subsequently, Frankie and the other original nine (sounds like Knights are the round table) would assist Tony Khan in taking his novice wrestling company AEW and make it a beacon of hope for professional wrestling on international broadcasting platforms. As we

SAFETYTIPS

Self-esteem not only impacts how you feel about yourself, but also in your relationship with others. When self-esteem is running high, life seems to fall right into place both in your personal and professional life. When your self-esteem tank is running low, it creates the exact opposite. This is why having low self-esteem can be such a serious problem.

Comes and goes. At times we all struggle with our self esteem. The past few years have taken its toll on many peoples self-esteem. Covid, political divisions, crime, economy, war etc are a few significant events that have occurred in a short amount of time. Many people I know state the uncertainty of their future. Many have become recluse, relying on social media for information and approval seeking messages. This is affecting our mental health even more.

As Oprah Winfrey quite rightly says; “Self-

mentioned prior, AEW is featured on TNT and TBS weekly (worldwide). In 2019, AEW was WWE’s only true competition.

Since 2019, Frankie’s contributions to AEW went far and beyond. He, along with tag team partner, Scorpio Sky, became the firstever, we say it again - “first-ever” AEW world tag team champions. We do realize that we are contradicting what we mentioned prior regarding professional wrestling championship belts not being able to pay bills - but being onehalf of the “first-ever” AEW world tag team champions is a distinction that Frankie “The Future” Kazarian can claim into his retirement. Which leads us back to professional wrestling contracts.

It is appropriate at this time to allow the world to know that professional wrestlers are universally hired as “independent contractors”. That’s right. No matter who you are - Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, or Frankie “The Future” Kazarian, you are not immune to the dubious reality that despite being paid a comfortable salary (for a physically uncomfortable profession) your medical bills, and any other employment perks and such will not be covered by the company

that hires you. It is unfortunate and perhaps unscrupulous that today - almost forty years removed since Jesse “The Body” Ventura (former Governor of Minnesota), attempted to unionize professional wrestlers that they are continually receiving the proverbial short end of the employment stick.

Frankie’s AEW contract renewal was a topic of conjecture last month (January of the year of our Lord, 2023). Although Tony Khan “TK” and AEW made Frankie a healthy financial offer to remain a member of the AEW roster, this was the year that “The Future” decided to “bet on himself”, return, and sign a multi-year contract with an opposing wrestling company that he once helped dominate alongside the likes of “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair - IMPACT WRESTLING.

Understandably, the Impact Wrestling company that Frankie finds himself within today does not resemble the Impact Wrestling that hosted his talents over a decade ago. That Impact Wrestling is unequivocally deceased. The “new” Impact Wrestling is here and the sky is not its limit.

In recent weeks, Impact Wrestling’s roster has been filled with talents, like Frankie, who have decided to focus on a company that allows its performers greater creative freedom over the direction of their characters and gets back to the basics of what professional wrestling entertainment is all about.

During Frankie’s formative years, contracts and guarantees were as unfamiliar to him as the surface of the moon is to mankind [but that’s another article]. Despite having been trained by the legendary Killer Kowalski, upon returning to California, Frankie did not “land” a multi-year, six figure contract with a professional wrestling company. This was substantially due to the fact that in the early 2000’s there was but one highpaying wrestling company in the world, and it was WWE [World Wrestling Entertainment]. WWE had purchased its competition WCW [World Championship Wrestling] in March of 2001.

As you may imagine, the young Frankie was a little less than enthused to be back home and having to work filler jobs with the hope his talents might be observed upon the independent twenty dollars per match circuit. Most matches Frankie wrestled took place in Orange County, San Diego, and Los Angeles. So, consider a tank of gas from Palm Springs

HOW FULL IS YOUR SELF ESTEEM TANK?

esteem comes from being able to define the world in your own terms and refusing to abide by the judgment of others.”

February is known as “National Self Esteem Month.” So, there’s not a better time to refuel our self- esteem and hit 2023 with a full tank.

Some really easy ways to boost your selfesteem could include:

STOP criticizing yourself

STOP comparing yourself!

START practicing gratitude

START moving – we all know the benefits even a little bit of exercise can bring.

So, starting now, why not invest some time into boosting your self-esteem and finding small ways in your life to encourage yourself. There is loads of information available about this awareness month so why not start RIGHT NOW and tank up!

The Mayo Clinic provides these steps to feel better about yourself and how to harness the

power of your thoughts and beliefs to raise your self-esteem. https://lnkd.in/g2tF8MuN

If you are really struggling with self-esteem issues, please, contact a professional or confide in a friend or family member who can support you.

to those areas for twenty dollars per match. Frankie’s wrestling passion was costing him money and time, rather than making his “future”.

“Things were pretty bad man. I remember one time for days and days being in my room and crying myself to sleep at night”, Frankie tells me. “There was this one time when I had a match … I had to drive on the freeway, obviously. Anyways, I literally get into a car accident along the way. The damage to my car was bad. Cost a pretty penny. So, there I am thinking … no contract. Scratching to make ends meet, car accident … am I being told by God to leave this wrestling dream behind?”. At this juncture I took the opportunity to ask Frankie, “If you hadn’t become a professional wrestler, what would you have done?” His response was, “I honestly don’t know. Wrestling was all I ever really wanted to do. I had a friend who went to college. He ended up in marketing. I probably would have done something similar. Something creative”.

SIDE NOTE: Professional wrestling is a highly creative industry. Think about it. Costumes characters, entrance themes, storylines, commentary, and so on.

“So, TNA Impact Wrestling gets formed in… I think ’02. Somewhere around there. Jeff Jarrett (current AEW performer) was running TNA at the time. He and some of his guys in Florida, which was where they were filming their weekly show, caught a glimpse of my matches on the indie circuit, and they liked me. Long-story-short, they flew me to Florida and used me sporadically here and there on TV for a while. There I was thinking, great! They’re gonna sign me to a deal. They were signing a lot of new guys to deals back then. I’m thinking, I’m in. But then they suddenly stopped flying me out and using me on TV. So, I’m back home again. At this point, I’m already almost a decade into my wrestling career in earnest. I’m like, man ... I was depressed and tired man … thinking, seriously, I may never make it in professional wrestling”.

More next month…

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CREATING YOUR FIELD OF EXISTENCE

“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 co-authors across the globe, page 242

Emotional energy is fuel for creation.

When you generate and apply these frequencies, they act as an accelerant to energy flow or movement that is responsible for bringing outcomes to fruition. If you are mindful of the emotions you produce, and you are making the effort to emote the energy of love, you are consciously managing a very important part of your creation process, as well as aligning most purely with your true divine nature.

Your energy field is your soul’s creation. It is a container that houses the energy of your inner spirit so you can have an immersive experience in this physical world. You are responsible for maintaining this container whether you realize it or not, and because what happens around you influences your energy field container, you bear some responsibility in maintaining the energetic space around you as well.

The energetic space around you is your field of existence. If you are unaware that it requires maintenance and you have not been giving it attention, it is likely that it is not serving you to the highest possible degree. Energy is highly responsive, so it does not necessarily require blood, sweat, and tears to be shaped. It reacts to your thoughts and emotions, so energy

maintenance and programming can be quite simple.

If you were to set aside a block of time each day to intentionally direct the energy of love-based emotional frequencies to the field of existence that surrounds your being, you would actively program the zone that encompasses your energy field.

We do not always identify ourselves as powerful energy programmers, but this is something each of us is wired to do naturally. It is an innate ability and it happens whether or not we are aware that it is happening. When you exercise consciousness and program your field of existence with intention by directing high vibrating frequencies to this space that surrounds your soul’s energy container, you elevate its function. It then goes to work for you, supporting your personal energy field and your experience as an incarnated spirit in the most glorious ways!

In my pursuit to help you to create in alignment with your highest potential, I invite you to join my Facebook group SACRED Light Code Keys. Go to facebook. com/groups/621727488898099 and bring your light to this supportive community.

Aimee Mosco is an Author, Intuitive Channel, Spiritual Teacher and Co-Founder of Intentional Healing Systems, LLC. Aimee’s desire to help others inspired her first book “Gratitude + Forgiveness x (LOVE) = Happiness”. Aimee serves as Vice Chair to the World Game Changers Board of Directors, a charitable CIC based in the UK. Find Aimee’s Channeling page on Facebook with @ihsaimeemosco or visit Aimee at www.ihsunity.com

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WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23 © Copyright 2022-23 Rob Brezsny

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Philosopher John O’Donohue wrote a prayer not so much to God as to Life. It’s perfect for your needs right now. He said, “May my mind come alive today to the invisible geography that invites me to new frontiers, to break the dead shell of yesterdays, to risk being disturbed and changed.” I think you will generate an interesting onrush of healing, Aries, if you break the dead shell of yesterdays and risk being disturbed and changed. The new frontier is calling to you. To respond with alacrity, you must shed some baggage.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Rightwing religious influencers are rambling amuck in the United States. In recent months, their repressive pressures have forced over 1,600 books to be banned in 138 school districts in 38 states. The forbidden books include some about heroes Nelson Mandela, Cesar Chavez, and Rosa Parks. With this appalling trend as a motivational force, I encourage you Tauruses to take inventory of any tendencies you might have to censor the information you expose yourself to. According to my reading of the astrological omens, now is an excellent time to pry open your mind to consider ideas and facts you have shut out. Be eager to get educated and inspired by stimuli outside your usual scope.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I think we can all agree that it’s really fun to fall in love. Those times when we feel a thrilling infatuation welling up within us are among the most pleasurable of all human experiences. Wouldn’t it be great if we could do it over and over again as the years go by? Just keep getting bowled over by fresh immersions in swooning adoration? Maybe we could drum up two or three bouts of mad love explosions every year. But alas, giving in to such a temptation might make it hard to build intimacy and trust with a committed, long-term partner. Here’s a possible alternative: Instead of getting smitten with an endless series of new paramours, we could get swept away by novel teachings, revelatory meditations, lovable animals, sublime art or music, amazing landscapes or sanctuaries, and exhilarating adventures. I hope you will be doing that in the coming weeks, Gemini.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The scientific method is an excellent approach for understanding reality. It’s not the only one, and should not be used to the exclusion of other ways of knowing. But even if you’re allergic to physics or never step into a chemistry lab, you are wise to use the scientific method in your daily life. The coming weeks will be an especially good time to enjoy its benefits. What would that mean, practically speaking? Set aside your subjective opinions and habitual responses. Instead, simply gather evidence. Treasure actual facts. Try to be as objective as you can in evaluating everything that happens. Be highly attuned to your feelings, but also be aware that they may not provide all facets of the truth.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Is there anything in your psychological makeup that would help you do some detective work? How are your skills as a researcher? Are you willing to be cagey and strategic as you investigate what’s going on behind the scenes? If so, I invite you to carry out any or all of these four tasks in the coming weeks:

1. Try to become aware of shrouded half-truths. 2. Be alert for shadowy stuff lurking in bright, shiny environments. 3. Uncover secret agendas and unacknowledged evidence. 4. Explore stories and situations that no one else seems curious about.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The country of Nepal, which has strong Virgo qualities, is divided into seven provinces. One is simply called “Province No.1,” while the others are Sudurpashchim, Karnali, Gandaki, Lumbini, Bagmati, and Janakpur. I advise Nepal to give Province No. 1 a decent name very soon. I also recommend that you Virgos extend a similar outreach to some of the unnamed beauty in your sphere. Have fun with it. Give names to your phone, your computer, your bed, your hairdryer, and your lamps, as well as your favorite trees, houseplants, and clouds. You may find that the gift of naming helps make the

world a more welcoming place with which you have a more intimate relationship. And that would be an artful response to current cosmic rhythms.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Are you aimless, impassive, and stuck, floundering as you try to preserve and maintain? Or are you fiercely and joyfully in quest of vigorous and dynamic success? What you do in the coming weeks will determine which of these two forks in your destiny will be your path for the rest of 2023. I’ll be rooting for the second option. Here is a tip to help you be strong and bold. Learn the distinctions between your own soulful definition of success and the superficial, irrelevant, meaningless definitions of success that our culture celebrates. Then swear an oath to love, honor, and serve your soulful definition.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The next four weeks will be a time of germination, metaphorically analogous to the beginning of a pregnancy. The attitudes and feelings that predominate during this time will put a strong imprint on the seeds that will mature into full ripeness by late 2023. What do you want to give birth to in 40 weeks or so, Scorpio? Choose wisely! And make sure that in this early, impressionable part of the process, you provide your growing creations with positive, nurturing influences.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I recommend you set up Designated Arguing Summits (DAT). These will be short periods when you and your allies get disputes out in the open. Disagreements must be confined to these intervals. You are not allowed to squabble at any other time. Why do I make this recommendation? I believe that many positive accomplishments are possible for you in the coming weeks, and it would be counterproductive to expend more than the minimal necessary amount on sparring. Your glorious assignment: Be emotionally available and eager to embrace the budding opportunities.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Actor Judi Dench won an Oscar for her role as Queen Elizabeth in the film Shakespeare in Love—even though she was onscreen for just eight minutes. Beatrice Straight got an Oscar for her role in the movie Network, though she appeared for less than six minutes. I expect a similar phenomenon in your world, Capricorn. A seemingly small pivot will lead to a vivid turning point. A modest seed will sprout into a prismatic bloom. A cameo performance will generate long-term ripples. Be alert for the signs.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Most of us are constantly skirmishing with time, doing our best to coax it or compel it to give us more slack. But lately, you Aquarians have slipped into a more intense conflict. And from what I’ve been able to determine, time is kicking your ass. What can you do to relieve the pressure? Maybe you could edit your priority list—eliminate two mildly interesting pursuits to make more room for a fascinating one. You might also consider reading a book to help you with time management and organizational strategies, like these:

1. Getting Things Done by David Allen.

2. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. 3. 15 Secrets Successful People Know About Time Management by Kevin Kruse.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “What is originality?” asked philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Here’s how he answered: “to see something that has no name as yet, and hence cannot be mentioned though it stares us all in the face.” Got that, Pisces? I hope so, because your fun assignments in the coming days include the following: 1. to make a shimmering dream coalesce into a concrete reality; 2. to cause a figment of the imagination to materialize into a useful accessory; 3. to coax an unborn truth to sprout into a galvanizing insight.

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THE 3 KEYS TO CONSISTENCY

Through my years of competing and personal training I have noticed the one main ingredient that keeps people from reaching their fitness goals; consistency! People tend to be impatient when it comes to exercise. I get it; we want, what we want when we want it, right? Too many times people do not give their exercise or nutrition plans enough time to reap the benefits they are looking for.

THE 3 KEYS TO CONSISTENCY

As a coach and from my experience with over 10 years in the industry, I feel there are three main components in any exercise program to build lean muscle and lose unwanted body fat. These components are resistance training (lifting weights or using body weight), cardiovascular exercise and proper nutrition. All three are equally important in achieving your goals in fitness.

If one is not executed consistently, the other two will suffer and so will your progress. Don’t get me wrong; to assume we can be perfect, 100% of the time will just be setting ourselves up for failure. It should be about progress, not perfection. Your goal should be to follow your programs the best you can most of the time. The longer the time you stick with something the better you will become at it. Here are a few ways we can remain more consistent with our exercise and nutrition programs.

RESISTANCE TRAINING

Depending on your goals, you should perform some type of resistance training with weights anywhere from 3-6 times per week. The importance of resistance training is that it will help increase your lean, toned body mass, thus giving a better shape to the body and increasing your basal metabolic rate (look

it up!). Muscle is like a 24-hour furnace, so we must be sure we maintain or even increase our lean muscle to keep the metabolism on the rise.

To help keep you more dedicated; I would find a workout partner or hire the help of a qualified personal trainer or coach. This way you are held accountable. I am more likely to work out if I know there is someone who keeps me accountable.

CARDIOVASCULAR TRAINING

Cardiovascular activity is necessary to keep

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the metabolism roaring and help you burn some extra calories that will lead to fat loss. The main reason I choose to do a moderate amount of cardio is that it allows me to eat more food and still achieve the fat loss results I am looking for. Some people who rely on diet alone to lose fat usually find themselves losing weight but also a lot of muscle. They become a smaller version of their flabby self. Keeping a little bit more food in the diet, but using effective high intensity cardio sessions to burn more calories, will end up in retention of lean muscle while losing the fat.

If possible a few days per week, I recommend doing your cardio first thing in the morning, 2030 minutes plus, before breakfast (fasted). This way it is out of the way, and it will really boost your energy for a good portion of the day to follow. It is a little tough in the beginning, but after a week, you will feel so good doing it, you will be locked in a routine.

NUTRITION

This is where I find the biggest inconsistency lies with most clients. Some are good for 2-3 days, but blow it for two days, etc. This vicious cycle will lead to frustration and no results. Instead of following an extreme diet plan, I rather you follow a nutrition plan that is moderate and one you feel you can follow every day for most of the time. Find a plan that is filled with the healthy foods you like that allow you to feel fed and NOT deprived.

NO, this does not mean ice cream! BUT once in a long while, you can indulge and enjoy. Moderation is the key. But even if you slack and indulge in one or two of your meals, the day is not ruined; just start back to your healthy eating for your next meal following.

BY COACH NADIA POPOVA

Convenience is a big factor that affects the consistency of eating the right foods. I recommend you get in the habit of preparing your own meals ahead of time. This will eliminate the excuses of stopping off at a fast food place because you have nothing to eat. It will eliminate the excuse for skipping a much-needed meal. I cook meats, veggies and starches on Sunday and Wednesday.

CONCLUSION

A consistent and effective routine will take some time to develop. After a couple of weeks, it will be part of your everyday process. Once you hit that level it is smooth sailing, almost “auto-pilot.” Sure, in the beginning it will be difficult at times to prepare all your meals, do all your cardio, and hit every training session. You will get used to it, I promise and there will come a point where you will not even think about it because it will be a consistent part of your daily routine. It is just a matter of convincing yourself that you can do it and giving yourself time to get there. The more time you do it, the more confidence you will develop to stick with it. So please go out there and try your best, you owe it to yourself! Take care and I am here to help!

Stay healthy, Coach Nadia

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CANNABISCORNER

Many cancer patients are using cannabis to help manage pain, fatigue, nausea, and other side effects of chemotherapy. If you are in the cannabis industry or just around users of cannabis you most likely came across someone who told you they cured their pancreatic, breast, or prostate cancer using high-dose tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and/or cannabidiol (CBD).

It is a fact that extensive preclinical research shows that plant cannabinoids most notably, THC and CBD, produce antitumor responses in various animal models of cancer. Medical cannabis patients are consuming whole plant cannabis oil extracts (Rick Simson Oil or FECO), that include hundreds of compounds, many of which also have therapeutic properties. Individuals take titrated doses to achieve one gram of THC per day for ninety days. However, these high doses are unsustainable in most patients causing failure.

Changes in Dosing to Sustain Success

Cannabis specialists in recent years found different formulas to recommend based on weight and type of cancer. Endocrine driven cancers such as breast, ovarian, uterine, and prostate begin with high dose CBD (4:1 ratio of CBD:THC). In contrast, lung, liver, bone, brain, or skin cancers show results with high dose THC (1:4 ratio of CBD:THC). There are also many consultants who see results with a 1:1 ratio of THC:CBD. Whichever is used it is best to be under the supervision of a cannabis specialist for proper titration of doses.

Herbal Treatments for Cancer

Jonathan Treasure in his book Cannabis &

Cancer likes to compare the body in herbal medicine to a garden. An ecosystem unto itself, a complex network in which the whole is more than the sum of its parts. Malfunctions can arise from stressors that, if uncorrected, lead to imbalances that, over time, manifest as patterns of disease. Fixing problems, therefore, involves adjustments to the terrain or ground much like the job of a gardener. In terms of cancer, the host is the terrain or ground in which the tumor develops. Extending Jonathan Treasure’s horticultural theme, cancer could be likened to an invasive weed. Creating an internal “anti-cancer” garden or terrain. Herbs can be used to prevent cancer and inhibit its progression. In the case of chemotherapy killing weeds with poisons and herbicides cause collateral damage and is not necessarily the best way to

clear them from a garden.

Red Flags with Cannabis and Immunotherapy

Drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors are a form of immunotherapy that has transformed the treatment of many cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). These immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) attack specific targets and have less severe side effects. ICI are routinely administered as first-line treatments for NSCLC, either alone or in combination with chemotherapy. There’s been some concern that for cancer patients adding cannabis is a red flag. Since CBD regulates the immune system, the recommendation was to avoid using high doses (over 50mg/day), of cannabis.

Worries about the potential incompatibility of these two treatments

BY RUTH HILL R.N.

stem from the fact that the cannabinoid receptor CB2 is predominately expressed by immune cells, and its activation may suppress immune function. It’s at least plausible, then, that cannabis might interfere with immunotherapy, instead of helping, it may actually hurt. However, now we know these previous studies included patients with various cancer treatment regimens who were given ICI shortly before death. Under these circumstances, the use of cannabis is often a mere surrogate for high-burden symptomatic disease.

A newly published study in the European Journal of Cancer, however, suggests there may be nothing to fear. “Our data suggest that the use of cannabis concomitantly with [immune checkpoint inhibitors] does not reduce treatment efficacy in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC),” the authors conclude.

“With the increasing use of medical cannabis worldwide, this finding is of major clinical importance. But for now, at least, they may offer – as the paper’s very title suggests – a “sigh of relief” to those concerned about cannabis’ role in cancer immunotherapy. Learn more about Cannabis Education Dosing Without the High. Consultations are given on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the Month from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Vault Dispensary Lounge. Call 760-866-9660 or send comments to cannaangel16@gmail.com