Coachella Valley Weekly - March 10 to March 16, 2022 Vol. 10 No. 52 by CV Weekly

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Homeless Center at Desert Highland Gateway

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Closer Than Ever

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El Paseo Events

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BY ESTHER SANCHEZ

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CONTENTS Kelly Derrickson.................................... 3-5 Shannon Miller ......................................... 6 Homeless Navigation Center at Desert Highland Gateway Community ........... 7 Consider This - Someone/Anyone? ......... 8 Club Crawler Nightlife ............................. 9 Screeners................................................ 10 Breaking The 4th Wall - Closer Than Ever at CVRep ............................................... 11 The Vino Voice ....................................... 12 Keg Whisperer........................................ 13 Pet Place ............................................ 14-15 Safety Tips .............................................. 16 Cyber Corner .......................................... 16 Haddon Libby ......................................... 17 Dale Gribow ............................................ 17 Health - Keto .......................................... 18 El Paseo Events in March ...................... 18 Send Me A Trainer ................................. 19 Free Will Astrology................................ 19

elly Derrickson was born into the WestBank First Nations Tribe in Canada, award-winning singer/ songwriter, but has made her primary residence in the Coachella Valley. The daughter of Grand Chief Ronald Derrickson, Kelly has been raised with a unique perspective on her culture and an ingrained desire to use her abilities to spread knowledge, truth, and resistance for the betterment of Indigenous peoples and the environment. Over the years, her family has achieved great success in business, real estate, politics and philanthropy which has given Ms. Derrickson a strong foundation and equipped her with the drive and resilience to

strive for excellence and overcome physical and emotional hardships that could have not only ended her career, but her health and possibly even her life. Over the past couple of years her path has been rocky and at times the future seemed bleak. Throughout every challenge set before her, she continued to put in the work to recover and has come out shining. Derrickson is regularly nominated for awards and is a familiar figure at the winners’ podium at the Native American Music Awards. This year, she is a nominee in two categories; “Artist of the Year” and “Best Folk Americana Recording,” Derrickson has been singing and performing in one context

or another throughout her life and honed many of her skills and earned her degree at the prestigious Berklee School of Music and Performing Arts. She has also been the recipient of several awards including “Best Country Artist” at the 2015 Coachella Valley Music Awards, “Best New Artist” at the 2015 Indigenous Music Awards and won “Best Female Artist” at the Native American Music Awards for two consecutive years. In 2017 and 2018, “We Are Love” was awarded “Best Music Video” at the 2019 Native American Music Awards. Kelly’s most recent nominations have resulted in renewed interest in music from the album I Am. It climbed to the number #11 spot on iTunes Country Music list above Chris Stapleton and hit number #70 in all categories on iTunes. Derrickson: "I couldn’t believe it after all of this time! I think the success of this music is really about the content itself. The content is about my heritage and my people and the issues that we have dealt with in the past and currently which are social, economic, environmental, and beyond.” Derrickson continues: “It’s called, ‘I Am’ which means, ‘God’ or ‘Creator’ and it has to do with the concept that, whatever you say after, ‘I Am’ essentially manifests whether it’s positive or negative. In these difficult times, I feel that this message is especially important. I really wanted to write this because so many people, not just Indigenous people but all people in general and especially women are dealing with so much self-consciousness the way we put ourselves out there. The dialogue we have going on in our heads as people can be toxic.” continue to page 4

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KELLY DERRICKSON continued from page 3 Derrickson continues: “We need to start talking better to ourselves and teach our children to do the same so we can lift each other up. That’s what I wanted this album to be about. As a whole, I believe that we are all interconnected and through our veins and through our blood and this energy system so that if we all stepped it up and sent out vibes of love, love and more love…that energy will transmit throughout the planet. It's about taking care of Mother Nature first through ourselves and that will transcend to the earth itself.” CVW: “Can you speak to some of the subjects you address in your songs pertaining specifically to the issues that Indigenous peoples are dealing with and fighting for?” Derrickson: “Yes, of course. ‘I Am/Mother Nature’ is about the planet. In other songs I have tried to bring focus to MMIW (missing and murdered Indigenous women), the residential schools in Canada and all over Turtle Island, suicide and the battles over oil pipelines and ongoing injustice that lead to economic issues and general turmoil. You know, we are the Native people of the land but only inhabit 0.02% of it. Those treaties were broken a long time ago. My dad has written many books about these issues and he is on his fifth book now. What he does through his politics and activism which he has dedicated his whole life to, I do with my music.” CVW: “I know that during the past couple of years while literally everyone has somehow been affected by the pandemic, you went through some serious personal struggles with your health that you have had to overcome in order to get back to work. How did you get through it all?” Derrickson: “Actually, I’m still getting through it. I had spinal cord surgery during the pandemic. I didn’t even realize that I had a spinal cord injury that resulted from a car accident 15 years ago. I was told that I had 2 months before I was going to be completely paralyzed and bound to a wheelchair, so

Benny and I flew to Germany for emergency surgery. Through this transition, I literally had to learn to walk again. Suddenly, nothing else mattered and life became simple. This is when I learned that there is true beauty in our suffering and in our healing.” Derrickson spoke to me at length of the undying support of her partner in music and in life, Benny Cancino who has supported her in countless ways throughout all of the trials she has endured. A well respected and uber talented drummer, Cancino is an exclusive drummer for Kelly and comes from a family with a rich legacy of music in the Coachella Valley. He plays with the famous NFL playerturned country crooner Kyle Turley of the New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams, as well as several local cover bands. It’s heart-warming to be in the presence of two people who are very in love with each other. As he an integral part of her life, but also her latest album, it seemed fitting that I chatted with him as well.

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CVW: “Kelly is so proud that, along with a few other writers on certain songs, you two wrote this album together and recorded it in Nashville. What was that experience like for you?” Cancino: “When we first worked together at a gig in the Toronto area, Kelly told me about some ideas she had for the record she wanted to record and she had planned a timeline and was really looking to collaborate. The whole thing was a process that I had never really experienced but I have learned that there is really no orthodox or ‘right or wrong’ way of putting something like this together. Whatever it takes, all avenues are different. It’s really about the results. For this record, Kelly had put together a cool team of writers and a great producer named Chip Martin and she told me we were going to go down to Nashville and hook up with these people and write a record and we have a month to do it…And it was a pretty cool process because we worked on the ideas with the songwriters and musicians who all pitched in through the songwriting process and things started molding and shifting and coming together. It’s really an opportunity for everyone to throw their ideas together to make the magic happen.” Cancino continues: “I was really proud to be a part of the writing process and have definitely learned a lot from it.” CVW: “Kelly, back to you. I know that these nominations mean a lot to you not just for the acclimations and notoriety (although those are great), but for the opportunity of reaching people with the messages you want to send and the stories that you want

to tell. Can you talk about that?” Derrickson: “You know, I always wanted to sing from the get go but honestly, for years I struggled finding my place. I started with opera training and did everything from rock and metal bands to pop and musical theater. Then, after releasing ‘Idle No More’ I got a message from a man. He said that he had been depressed for a long time and was very suicidal and planned on killing himself and after watching that video helped him change his mind and he told me that he was going to, ‘Get down there and fight for his people.’ So, that’s why I do what I do. My grandmother always said, ‘You’re only as good as what you give in this life.’ So if you can’t give anything, what’s the point?” Kelly and Benny are looking forward to dropping their third album, currently in progress. --------------------------------------------------Vote for Kelly Derrickson for the NAMAs: nativeamericanmusicawards.com/official2022-voting-ballot Kelly and her music are available on many platforms: Facebook.com/kellyderricksonmusic Instagram.com/kellyderricksonofficial kellyderrickson.com Wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelly_Derrickson Stream & Download Kelly Derrickson's music collection online. Itunes: music.apple.com/us/artist/kellyderrickson/681365444 Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/ 2i2XSCSNkrZ21iekKJnuQT Amazon: www.amazon.com/music/player/ artists/B00EF10LQI/kelly-derrickson

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SHANNON MILLER SHINES IN VP ROLE FOR FIREBIRDS

s far as accomplishments go, Shannon Miller has already achieved a lifetime’s worth in her career thus far. Currently the Vice President of Branding and Community Relations for Firebird Hockey and Acrisure Arena, Shannon has had an impressive professional track record, spanning from law enforcement to Olympic coaching, all while earning notable honors at a national level. Shannon is a world-renowned hockey coach honored at the White House by the President of the United States five times, a former Olympic Head Coach, three-time World Champion and five-time NCAA Champion, and a United Nations Speaker on Title IX and Gender Equity. She knew from a young age that she wanted to coach, and it was Shannon’s father who inspired her passion for hockey. He was also a coach and PE teacher. “My dad flooded our backyard in the winter so my siblings and I could skate and play hockey. I played when I was 12 and 13 years-old and loved it. My dad died when I was 13 years old and I never played hockey again as a kid. But when I went to University, during my freshman year, they started the first ever women’s hockey program. I tried out, made the team and played for years,” revealed Miller.

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Shannon set her educational path forward to getting an Exercise Science degree in college, which, although a different career path, is needed to become a Physical Education teacher in Canada. While going through college, Shannon continued to pursue a career in coaching for a living, and by that time, wanted to coach hockey. From the University of Minnesota, she obtained a master’s degree in Education with a focus on Native American Studies. She later discovered another vocational field that would allow her to support her coaching aspirations. “I decided that if I became a police officer I would be helping the good people of the community, putting away the bad guys, and then I would be a volunteer hockey coach as well. I wanted a career that allowed me to be mobile, experience action in my job, and would support my love of coaching. The Calgary Police Service provided all of that. I worked as a cop, coached as much as I possibly could, helped build hockey programs from the ground up, and had great success at it all,” shared Miller. Shannon’s hockey team won a national championship and that put her on Team Canada’s radar. She was then was asked to fly to Ottawa and interview for a volunteer assistant coach position, since all Team

Canada Coaches on the women’s side were volunteer. Shannon interviewed and got the position, where she had success as an assistant and learned a lot about the field. In 1995, Miller was named head coach of Team Canada, and her team won the gold medal at the 1997 World Championships. She was then hired full time to coach Team Canada for the 1998 Olympics. Her team won Olympic silver, losing to USA. Shannon moved to the USA afterward and became an NCAA Division I head coach. After building a team from scratch and hiring some great assistants, her team went on the be the winningest program in the country, winning 5 NCAA Championships in 15 years out of 34 teams. When Oak View Group announced they were going to build an Arena and bring a professional men’s team here, Shannon got very excited and decided to look into being a part of it. She had been living in the Coachella Valley for seven years at that point, but had a residency for 16 years since it is where she always wanted to live. “I reached out to the guy that was here working for them and we spent time together and built a relationship. He left during the pandemic. A new guy arrived, John Bolton, and he reached out to me and said he had heard good things about me and wanted

to meet. We met several times over a year and a half, and got to know each other. We discussed what Oak View Group, the arena and the hockey side of things may need. Eventually a position I was interested in came open—VP of Branding and Community Relations—and I applied and got the job,” said Miller. Acrisure Arena is slated to become the crown jewel of the Coachella Valley. It is a facility that will give all residents and visitors an amazing place to experience events and activities together. It will be a hub for families, social connections, all levels and types of hockey, figure skating, and live music. The Coachella Valley Firebirds are introducing the sport of hockey to kids of all ages throughout the desert. The Firebirds Street Hockey Program is designed to teach the fundamentals of hockey, discipline and leadership. The new program can accommodate players with different skill levels, from beginners to elite. The overall goal is to develop hockey players and to get them ready for the ice when the Firebirds come to town this fall. The Family YMCA of the Desert will be starting a Street Hockey League on April 1st and there is a possibility of having a Firebird Street Hockey Tournament in May. “Hockey is a great sport, and a great way for our residents to learn and participate in the game of hockey. We are doing street hockey clinics for kids at the YMCA, Coachella ASES, Boys & Girls Clubs, Parks & Rec and DRD programs. We are also teaching street hockey to PE teachers who are introducing it to their students in PE class. Acrisure Arena will bring us all together and invite us to have the time of our lives!” stated Miller. To learn more and keep up with the latest news, community programs, concert and team announcements, sign up for Coachella Valley Firebird newsletter and be the first to know all the details on upcoming events and news here: cvfirebirds.com/fanform.

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HOMELESS NAVIGATION CENTER PLANS AT DESERT HIGHLAND CAUSE PROTEST

ast November, the Palm Springs City Council voted to finalize an agreement on how the city and Riverside County will purchase property on McCarthy Road and convert it into a homeless navigation center at Desert Highland Gateway Community. The council voted 4-1 to move forward with purchasing the site to convert into a homeless navigation center that would provide a variety of services to homeless residents, including housing, food, mental health services and help securing employment and permanent housing. The council also voted to contract with a local homelessness services provider,

Martha’s Kitchen, to operate the center and authorized the city manager to take any steps necessary to apply for grants that could help fund operation of the center. In January, the city purchased the site for 5.9 million dollars. Plans called for the center to include about 50 or 60 temporary shelter beds and 80 units of temporary housing, as well as a variety of services aimed at helping those experiencing homelessness transition into permanent housing and employment. Councilwoman Grace Garner stated that the city and council need to be better about communicating with residents of the Desert Highland Gateway Estates community who are upset about the project. She noted that

BY CRYSTAL HARRELL there is a justified lack of trust from residents from the area. She also addressed that many walked away from the November meeting when the council voted to locate the center in the neighborhood thinking there would be more efforts made to address resident concerns than were actually made. “There are very real concerns based on past interactions for why there is a lack of trust right now in this project. There was an actual bus stop that was moved due to the unhoused causing issues with school bus stops,” stated Garner. Many neighbors have complained the City of Palm Springs went ahead with the purchase before holding community listening sessions. This Palm Springs location is historically significant. In the 1960s, hundreds of Palm

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Springs residents, many of them being minorities, were evicted from a section of Indian-owned land in downtown known as Section 14. Some residents had their homes burned while many struggled to find new places to live. A number settled in what is now Desert Highland Gateway Estates. The city is discussing whether to make some form of reparations to those affected by the evictions. There have been concerns expressed by neighbors that the area around the site could become a focal point for crime. Palm Springs Police Chief Andrew Mills insists that there will be steps taken to mitigate that concern, such as assigning a lieutenant to be in charge of policing the area around the center. “There are certainly behavioral health issues and mental health issues that need to be addressed. I believe that working with the people who are providing the services as well as safety personnel there that we can design out many of the problems that the community would be concerned about through situational crime prevention techniques and through environmental design,” said Mills. As part of the agreement, Martha’s Kitchen also will be obligated to staff the center with 24/7 security. The acquisition of the property was completed by March 1, while construction must begin by January 1, 2023. The center must be open and operating by February 2024.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS

BY ELENI P. AUSTIN

odd Rundgren has finally, finally been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. About fuckin’ time. The musical polymath has been a working musician since the mid ‘60s, first gaining national attention with the Anglophilic Philly Garage band Nazz (sometimes known as The Nazz). Following their dissolution, he embarked on an adventurous solo career that’s spanned 52 years. Meaning, he’s been eligible since 1993. But no matter, Todd never required industry approbation. He’s always gone his own way. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Todd’s third solo album, Something/Anything?, protean producer, musician, Todd disciple and all around musical Mad-Hatter, Fernando Perdomo has enlisted a stellar cast of likeminded artists to reinterpret the watershed double LP as Someone/Anyone? Following Todd’s original template, the album opens with the one-two punch of “I Saw The Light” and “It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference.” Louise Goffin tackles the former, which feels wholly apropos, as critics inexplicably tagged Todd as a male Carole King, favorably comparing Something to Tapestry. The daughter of Carole and legendary songwriter Jerry Goffin, Louise is a well-respected musician in her own right, who jump-started her career in 1979. A pluperfect example of Power Pop perfection, Louise builds on “…Light’s” lithe spirit, opening with a walloping backbeat and salting the mix with pounding piano, rumbling bass, ringing guitars, searing violin, celestial glockenspiel and assorted handclaps. Her flinty vocals are accented by stacked Girl-Group harmonies and manage to convey the shock and awe that accompanies dumbstruck love; “Though we had our fling, I just never would suspect a thing, til that little bell began to ring, in my head, in my head/But I tried to run, though I knew it wouldn’t help me none, cause I couldn’t ever love no one, or so I said, but my feelings for you were just something I never knew, til I saw the light in your eyes.” On the break, a stinging electric sitar solo ratchets up the rapture, as Louise confidently urges the aggregate to swing it, and they do, until the track fades out. Power Pop savant Ken Sharp acquits himself nicely on the latter. The sweet instrumentation, shimmery guitars, slinky electric sitar, tinkling bell tree, coruscated piano and a delicate tip-toe beat can’t camouflage the lyrics’ bitter note of betrayal. Ken’s soulful falsetto phrasing teases out the ache; “Do you remember the last time I said ‘If I ever thought of lying, I’d rather think of dying

instead,’ and maybe you remember the last time you called me to say we were through, how it took a million tears, just to prove they were all for you, but those days were through.” Todd labelled side one, “a bouquet of earcatching melodies.” Half a century later, that assessment still holds true. Tiny Demons add some grit to “Wolfman Jack,” a shagadelic ‘60s Soul pastiche that pays homage to the 20th century’s most flamboyant DJ. Meanwhile, something of a one-man-band, Probyn Gregory slows the roll of “Cold Morning Light,” blending burnished piano, percolating keys, rippling acoustic guitars, sylvan flute and syncopated horns. Harsh reality intrudes, rising with the sun; “we are close, we are friends, and our love never ends, but in the cold morning light I see, that you won’t be back for me.” A plaintive trumpet solo underscores the lyrical yearning. Nezrock, featuring Dennis Diken and Chris Bolger, executes an iridescent version of “It Takes Two To Tango (This One’s For The Girls).” Honeyed harmonies and glossy instrumentation, including syrupy Wurlitzer, wobbly clavinet and wah-wah guitars, can’t sugarcoat unrepentant fauxpologies like “This is for the girls that just couldn’t see that my only sin was being me.” Side one closes with Geoff Pearlman’s gorgeous read of “Sweeter Memories.” Honoring Todd’s one-man-band aesthetic, Geoff lattices soaring guitars atop burnished keys and a spatial beat. The heartbreak arrives in ¾ time as pragmatic lyrics remind us “there’s a life full of pain and a life full of glee, so you see, the rain doesn’t mean much to me/ For I know that it pays making light of livings tragedies, make your days be as bright, take a few of these, the sweeter memories.” Todd characterized the second half of the first LP as “cerebral,” and it begins rather infamously with “Intro.” Astral Drive dives head first into a pithy tutorial on recording studio trickery, updating it slightly with references to streaming and auto-tune. From here out, the record plummets down a rabbithole, beginning with Fernando Perdomo’s madcap interpretation of the instrumental, “Breathless.” Opening with tightly-sprung carnival keys and AOR guitars, the song shapeshifts from majestic Prog-Rock, to player piano Boogie-Woogie, and to a cartoon-y Cha-Cha-Cha that obliquely references The Beatles’ stompy version of “Twist & Shout,” all in under four minutes. Todd’s ex-Utopia compadre, Kasim Sulton slightly refurbishes “The Night The Carousel Burned Down.” A kaleidoscopic Waltz, it weds

loping piano notes, woozy Wurlitzer, fluttery accordion, oompah-ing Marxophone, glittery guitars and dipsomaniacal keys to a martial beat. Kasim’s canny vocals straddle the line between Firestarter and victim. Victor Wainwright And The WildRoots put their Southern-fried stank all over the winsome “Saving Grace.” Soulful vocals ride roughshod over sparkly harmonies, shang-a-lang guitars, rattle-trap keys, tensile bass and a thumpy beat. Sanguine lyrics like “They think that I’m no good, but I will make myself understood, cause I believe it all along are matched by the elastic melody and fizzy arrangement. Astral Drive (a.k.a. Phil Thornalley) returns, playing everything himself, with an achingly pure read of “Marlene.” The remainder of side two amps up the musical tsuris with Adrian Bougeois’ thunderous pillaged and plundered “Song Of The Viking” and Phil Parlopiano’s dissonant Psychedelic gumbo of “I Went To The Mirror.” The latter half of Someone/Anyone hugs tight to TR’s original chaotic contours. Things get a little wiggy, or as Todd subtitled side three, “The Kid Gets Heavy.” There’s a yinyang energy to the opening two tracks. Rob Bonfiglio, along with Stan Lynch, Stephen Dees and Durga McBroom heighten the sturm und drang of “Black Mariah.” The menacing arrangement locks into a scorching ProgRock groove accented by strafing guitars, wily Wurlitzer, prowling bass lines and a conga-fied beat. Lyrics like “My eyes they burned, my insides turned, my brain it rolled, unbeliever, but now I’ve learned, I took my turn, I come up cold lick the edges of paranoia. Conversely, “One More Day (No Word),” from Creamer, cloaks the lyrical angst and ennui in a fluffy, Meringue-y melody and an ornate arrangement. Supple acoustic guitars wash over cinematic keys undercutting the lyrical conceit that there’s “too little to do and too much time.” Although Creamer (ne’ Phillip Creamer) and Fernando hew pretty closely to Todd’s original blueprint, this version veers into Big Star territory. In Marshall Crenshaw’s hands, “Couldn’t I Just Tell You” is rendered even sweeter. Limning the ache of unrequited love, lyrics like “I don’t come whining with my heart on my sleeve, I’m not a coward, if that’s what you believe, and I’m not afraid but not ashamed if it’s true, I got to talk to you and then I’ll make it clear,” are enveloped by irresistibly jangly chord clusters, throbby bass lines and a rocksteady beat. Meanwhile, Van Duren offers up a chiming version of “Torch Song.” James Booth, along with Carmine Appice, Scrote, Arlan Fieles and John Montagna close out side

three with the reverb-drenched scorch and skronk of “Little Red Lights.” Whimsically entitled “BABY NEEDS A NEW PAIR OF SNAKESKIN BOOTS A Pop Operetta” Side four is where Todd truly put the pedal to the metal. The Miami High School Rock Ensemble along with the Albert Castiglia Band whip up an aural orgy on “Overture-My Roots: Money (That’s What I Want)” which seamlessly segues into “Messin’ With The Kid.” Secret Society tender a suitably sandblasted take on “Dust In The Wind” and Dode Pricket, featuring Brian Grace and Fuzzbee Morse proffer a whizzbang rendition of “Piss Aaron.” In the midst of this sonic maelstrom comes the album’s undisputed masterpiece, “Hello, It’s Me.” First written and recorded during the Nazz days, the original felt sludgey, soporific and dirge-like. Revisiting it on Something/ Anything Todd completely flipped the script, wrapping an airy arrangement around a shimmering confluence of guitars and keys that tightly cocoon his boyishly winsome vocals. Sunny lyrics revisit a defunct romantic relationship in the form of a phone call, hopefully allowing for a little post break-up sex; “Think of me, you’d know I’d be with you if I could, I’ll come around and see you once and a while, or if I ever need a reason to smile, and spend the night if you think I should.” Here, Brent Bourgeois deftly scales the song’s peaks and valleys, coming close, but never quite eclipsing Todd’s effervescent take. The remainder of Something is given over to the the experimental triptych of “Some Folks Is Even Whiter Than Me,” “You Left Me Sore” and “Slut” all executed in a true and wizardly fashion by Dave Schulz and Lyle Workman, the Intoxicants and John Powhida International Airport, respectively. These songs pointed Todd toward the next 50 years of following his muse. Todd Rundgren has continued to confound and delight his fans, stubbornly zagging when zigging may kept him on the path of commercial success. Not only has he recorded 21 intriguing solo albums, he also formed the Pop/Prog combo, Utopia, scoring the ubiquitous hit, “Love Is The Answer.” He carved out a separate career as a producer, shepherding significant albums from artists like Badfinger, New York Dolls, Meatloaf, Grand Funk Railroad, Patti Smith, The Tubes, Psychedelic Furs and XTC. So, yeah, he should’ve been inducted a couple of decades ago. Recently, in the opening episode of And Just Like That (the new reboot of Sex And The City,) Todd’s “Hello It’s Me” was featured at two pivotal scenes, once, as Carrie and Big share a moment of domestic bliss, and later following a shocking tragedy. It conveyed the stunning versatility of a song that can feel whimsical and playful one minute, poignant and heartbreaking the next. Fernando Perdomo has always understood that duplexity in Todd’s music. Someone/Anyone lovingly pays homage to his labyrinthine legacy. (All net proceeds from Someone/Anyone will go to Todd Rundgren’s “Spirit Of Harmony” Music In The Schools Charity). toddtributebandcamp.com koolkatmusic.com

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Thursday, March 10

Casuelas Café – Desert Crows – 5:30pm Chef George’s – Marc Antonelli – 6:30pm Coachella Valley Brewery – Open Mic – 6-8pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Patrice Morris and Kristi King – 6pm Jazzville @ Agua Caliente – Matt von Roderick – 7pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Rye Brothers – 7pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm O’Caine’s – Midlife O’Crisis – 6pm Pappy and Harriet’s – Balto w, Joshua and the Holy Rollers – 9pm Plan B Entertainment & Cocktails – Daytime Moon – 9pm Shanghai Red’s (Palm Springs) – Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs – 7pm Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana – 5pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King Trio – 6pm

Friday, March 11

Bart Lounge – DJ – 8pm Casuelas Café – The Myx – 7pm Chef George’s – Lizann Warner – 6:30pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm Desert Fox – Wyldsky – 9:30pm Four Twenty Bank – Hotwyre – 6pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Marc Antonelli

and Patricia Welch – 6pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Reel Band – 9pm Mitch’s on El Paseo – Alex Santana – 12pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm O’Caine’s – California Celts – 6pm Palm Canyon Roadhouse – Breedoves Band – 9pm Plan B Entertainment & Cocktails – Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 9pm Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana – 5pm The Village – Rob & JB – 5:30-8:30pm, Rapmarz – 10pm, DJ LF – 10pm, DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – Kal David Trio – 4:30pm, John Stanley King – 7pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm O’Caine’s – Midlife O’Crisis – 6pm Palm Canyon Roadhouse – Roger and the Roadhouse Rebels – 8pm Pappy and Harriet’s – Lido Pimienta Y La Bamba – 9pm Plan B Entertainment & Cocktails – Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 9pm Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana – 5pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – Rose Mallett’s Company – 4:30pm, John Stanley King – 7pm The Village – Rob & JB – 1-4pm, Rapmarz – 10pm, DJ LF – 10pm, DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm

Saturday, March 12

Bart Lounge – Latina Night w/ DJ LF – 8pm Blu Ember – Gina Sedman – 5pm Casuelas Café – Las Tias – noon, Barry Baughn Blues Review – 5:30pm Coachella Valley Brewing Co. – Acoustic Afternoon w/ Rod Van Buren, Alen Ehrlich and Wes Gainey – 3:30pm Fisherman’s Market, PS – Art of Sax – 5pm Kitchen 86 – Jojo Malagar – 7pm Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm Palm Canyon Roadhouse – Sunday Night Jam – 5pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana – 12pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King – 6pm The Village – Rapmarz - 10pm

Bart Lounge – DJ – 8pm Casuelas Café – Vinny Berry – noon, The Myx – 7pm Chef George’s – Michael D Angelo and Tim Burleson – 6:30pm Coachella Valley Brewing Co. – “Laughs and Drafts” Comedy – 7pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm Four Twenty Bank – Kal David, Lori Bono and the Real Deal – 6pm The Hood – TBA – 9pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Marc Antonelli and Patricia Welch – 6pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Reel Band – 9pm Mitch’s on El Paseo – Alex Santana – 12pm

Sunday, March 13

Hyatt – Derek Jordan Gregg – 5-7pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Larry Capeloto – 6pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm

Tuesday, March 15

Babaloo Lounge – The Carmens – 6:30pm Casuelas Café – Desert Suite Band – 5:30pm Chef George’s – Lizann Warner – 6:30pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm Hyatt – Derek Jordan Gregg – 5-7pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Patrice Morris and Johnny Meza – 6pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Brad’s Pad – 7-10pm Mitch’s on El Paseo – Alex Santana – 12pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – Slim Man Band – 6pm The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm

Wednesday, March 16

Casuelas Café – Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs – 6pm Chef George’s – Tim Burleson – 6:30pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Rebecca Clark – 6pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm Plan B Entertainment & Cocktails – Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 9pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King – 6pm The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm, Banda Revolucion – 10pm

March 10 to March 16, 2022

SCREENERS

ADVENTURE TIME: DISTANT LANDS Binge all four episodes from the limited series and explore the unseen corners of their world with characters both familiar and brand-new. Based on the Emmy and Peabody Awardwinning animated series, Adventure Time, created by Pendleton Ward and executive produced by Adam Muto, the critically acclaimed series garnered numerous accolades over its 10 season run on Cartoon Network. Originally airing on HBO Max, the popular show is among the streamers most watched original animated series/specials. FOUR SPECIALS (in high definition) “BMO” – follows the lovable robot. When there’s a deadly space emergency in the farthest reaches of the galaxy, there’s

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only one hero to call, and it’s probably not BMO Except that this time it is! “OBSIDIAN” – features Marceline & Princess Bubblegum as they journey to the imposing, beautiful Glass Kingdom – and deep into their tumultuous past—to prevent and earthshaking catastrophe. “TOGETHER AGAIN” – brings best buds Finn and Jake together again to rediscover their brotherly bonds and embark on the most important adventure of their lives. “WIZARD CITY” – follows Peppermint Butler, starting over at the beginning, as just another inexperienced Wizard School student. When mysterious events at the campus cast suspicion on Pep, and his checkered past, can he master the mystic arts in time to prove his innocence? In dazzling widescreen/hi-def. WB/HBO Max.

MONSTER FROM GREEN HELL (1956) From the era of atomic testing and radiated giant bugs comes this vintage low-budget entry assembled from existing footage (MGM’s “Trader Horn”) with the addition of some acceptable stop motion scenes of giant wasps. What’s not to love here? When scientists try to understand the effects of cosmic radiation on Earth’s creatures, the result takes them to an area of Africa known as “Green Hell,” that just happens to be a place where ordinary wasps have mutated into gigantic, marauding flying monsters! Jim Davis, who would someday star in the TV series Dallas, plays Doctor Quent Brady, the scientist who starts the whole mess. The movie also stars Vladimir Sokoloff as the skeptical Doctor Lorentz, and

BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS Joel Fluellen as Arobi, who warns Brady to beware of the dangerous African location reminding that the locals don’t call the are “Green Hell” for nothing! This mostly forgotten film has been restored in a crisp new 4K transfer featuring a rare color climax and a surprisingly detailed commentary from artist /author Stephen Bisette. . The disc Includes both widescreen and full frame versions. Film Detective. Blu-ray I want to hear from you. What are you watching? robin@coachellavalleyweekly.com

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CLOSER THAN EVER

olly Parton once said, “The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” If life could be scripted with music and the heart choreographed with song, you would find yourself in the midst of Richard Maltby Jr’s and David Shire’s musical revue, “Closer Than Ever.” A lot of rain with a multitude of rainbows. Winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical, Closer Than Ever is in production at Coachella Valley Repertory in Cathedral City. The show is described by the authors as a “bookless book musical.” No dialogue. Simply a medley of songs that convey a range of human experiences. From aging, mid-life crisis and second marriages to unrequited love. Maltby and Shire indicated that they based the songs on real-life experiences of friends or stories they had heard. This show is a reflection of those who have bitten into the sour and sweet tastes of life’s journey.

BY DEE JAE COX

Through song and performance, the show conveys lives lived, loves lost and hopes anew. Starting in 1984 when the authors began a collection of their songs under the topic of “Urban File,” the music and topics grew. In 1989 the fully fleshed out version of the choreographed show opened Off-Broadway, at the Cherry Lane Theatre in New York, where it ran for 312 performances. Four characters, performed by the mesmerizing talents of Julie Garnye, Jeffrey Landman, Janna Cardia and Michael Bullard, move seamlessly between scenarios, singing songs that tell a variety of stories described as a nonstop exploration of everyday struggles in the modern world. The words, music, choreography and the operatic voices of the singers are mesmerizing and engaging as life’s joys and heartbreaks play out in song. Each performance by Garnye, Landman, Cardia and Bullard is given with such earnestness and sincerity. Closer Than Ever, continues CV Rep’s

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2022 season theme of Hopes, Dreams, and Expectations. This show is a concert wrapped within the premise of a musical, weaved together with the voices of incredibly talented singers and directed with elegance and style by Ron Celona. each actor moved with grace and precision under the guidance Celona’s choreographed staging. The chemistry between the performers is palpable, as they take the audience on a ride through love, loss, peaks and valleys. What an incredible send-off directorial presentation by CV Rep Artistic Director, Celona, who is retiring from the theatre he founded. Closer Than Ever, is an evening of pure elegance and class. Set Designing super star Jimmy Cuomo once more creates a timeless and versatile set that captures the imagination and the eye. Under the musical direction of Scott Storr and conducted by pianist David Andrews Rogers, the musical production aspect provided a beautifully solid foundation for this show. Closer Than Ever, is a night at the theatre

that you don’t want to miss. A musical presentation that inspires all of the senses. Running March 1st through 20th at Coachella Valley Repertory, 68510 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. For Information on upcoming shows: call 760-296-2966, or visit www.cvrep.org. Dee Jae Cox, is a playwright, director and producer. She is the Cofounder and Artistic Director of The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Project. losangeleswomenstheatreproject.org. And Co-Creator of the Palm Springs Theatre Go-To Guide, palmspringstheatre.com

March 10 to March 16, 2022

THE VINO VOICE

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MARCH SHOUT-OUTS!

s things somewhat get back to normal, it’s time to makes some moves here in the desert and support the efforts of all who are spearheading both annual and traditional activities that make our valley the fun place under the sun”—special events, restaurants & bars, and local businesses & stores. Here are some quick shout-outs: Welcome to Tennis Paradise! The event that brings the most visitors from around the world is back to its March time play. The BNP Paribas Open Tennis Tournament the largest ATP Tour and WTA combined two-week event in the world is held annually at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. The tournament offers more than $15 million in prize money and is the only event to provide the Hawk-Eye line challenge system on all match courts, including qualifying rounds. For more information, visit bnpparibasopen.com. Of course, there will be our favorite #Moët & Chandon. This famous Champagne House is again highlighting the bubbly at the BNP. Celebratory, chic champagne flutes will be poured that includes the Impérial Brut, Impérial Rosé, Ice Impérial, and the Ice Imperial Rosé. A fun point: enjoying world class Champagne at such an international event as this, will also remain in your memory and bring back cherishing thoughts. I remember having a flute of the Impérial Rosé over at the French Open about three years ago. And my memories flood back to the great time we had—and, the Champagne focuses in those fun moments. #LAVIDAMASFINA. Corona will also be on the tennis scene serving up their thirstquenching Corona Premier on the premises. We’re all familiar with the exceptionally smooth premium light beer at 2.6g CARBS 4.0%ABV; the perfect pour to stay happy and awake to enjoy the games. #Sipsmith #GameSipMatch. It all began in 2009, in a tiny workshop in Hammersmith, London. Three great friends – Sam, Fairfax, and Jared – set up London’s first traditional copper pot distillery in nearly 200 years. Their mission was simple: to bring London Dry Gin with truly uncompromising quality and character, back to the city where it first earned its name. Also available will be the Lemon Drizzle Gin and the Strawberry Smash. “Calling all food and wine lovers!” is the claim made by the other event that our valley is most famous for: the Palm Desert Food & Wine. As is always the case, this annual gastronomic event is the most celebrated cuisine and beverage festival in Greater Palm Springs and will feature a roster of world class vintners & brewmasters, and some of the nation’s top chefs, which this year includes Carla Hall, Curtis Stone, Gail Gand, and Jamie Gwen. The event is scheduled this March 25th through the 27th. The fête begins with a James Beard Gourmet Four-Course Luncheon prepared by culinary virtuosos and will be followed by two days of grand tastings. Grand Tastings on Saturday & Sunday with more than 60 premium and sparkling wines, beers, and spirits. Many of us wine enthusiasts have come to know the visiting vintners who do come annually to this Grand wine tasting. After the two-year hiatus, we’re all looking forward to getting acquainted again. The PD Food & Wine celebrates the area’s thriving food scene and the magnitude of its culinary talent with more than 40 participating local restaurants providing delectable bites

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prepared by each establishment’s truly talented cooks and chefs. During the two-day Grand Tastings, you will discover new culinary treats and savor food prepared with seasonal local produce and ingredients. And on the hour, there will be cooking demonstrations conducted by all of the featured chefs of the event. Get tickets at palmdesertfoodandwine.com, or call 800-210-0689. And what’s the buzz? Look for the buzzbox booth at the event. Known for their versatility, it’s not a novelty, it’s a necessity. buzzbox premium cocktails are portable and compact, but that’s not all. Their revolutionary packaging is vacuum sealed to lock in the all-natural premium ingredients into a boozy little box. Lightweight and eco-friendly, buzzbox premium cocktails are mini and mighty. These folks will be at the event, so check out their new Long Island. I just tried a few boxes—it’s got everything going for it! As this column is a fan friend of the Cakebread Cellars, for those of you planning a quick trip up to Napa Valley wine country this month, I’d like to throw a shout-out to their hosting its second annual Chardonnay Day on March 19. It’s a celebration of one of Cakebread’s most beloved varietals. If you’re a Chardonnay fan and up for the trip, Chardonnay Day is sure to be an event not to be missed! On March 19 from 1PM to 3PM at the Cakebread Cellars Home Ranch in Rutherford, CA., the unique event will present wine pairing prepared by Cakebread Cellars’ winery chefs; library pours of their estate Chardonnays sourced from Carneros; A seminar led by V. P. Aaron Fishleder and Director of Winemaking Stephanie Jacobs to discuss the winery’s winemaking process and Napa Green farming practices; and, live music under the beautiful scenic views of the Mayacamas and Vaca mountain ranges. And now, our first restaurant shout-out of the year is Enzo’s Bistro & Bar in Rancho Mirage. How many great Italian restaurants can you name in our valley. No need to look around, for Enzo’s is back!! After the long hiatus, Happy Hour is finally happy again with great bistro fare and reduced beverage prices. Enzo’s Bistro just opened last week with a bar menu and will soon be serving in the dining room. We sat at the bar and enjoyed delicious Antipasti, Piccoli Piati, Pasta, and Pizza. A shoutout to Veronica behind the bar who was as pleasant and attentive as can be. She poured me a wonderful house Classical Chianti that paired with everything we sampled! Looking to support the success of the restaurant re-boot, we’ll be doing an entire food and wine review article soon, so stay tuned. Saluti!

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he digital mailbag contained an apropos St. Patrick’s Day question this week; Jordan from Indian Wells eMailed, “Mr. Whisperer, how do you feel about drinking green beer on St. Patrick’s Day? I personally enjoy it because it’s fun, but several of my friends who are into craft beer and they make fun of the rest of us, saying green beer is an abomination. Which of us is right?” Jordan, I’m going to delve a little deeper into the history and rituals of the day in which we honor Ireland’s favorite Patron Saint before giving you and our dear readers a definitive answer. Read on young one as we examine the saga of how we ended up here…with green beer in our glass, corned beef on our plate, and Oh Danny Boy emanating from the digital juke box.

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March 10 to March 16, 2022

BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS

To begin, let’s accept that what has become St. Patrick’s Day here in the US has little to do with the true Irish celebration. Did you know that the United States is currently home to over seven times as many Irish Americans than the actual population of the motherland? As a result, it stands to reason that American influence over this holiday reigns supreme. The very first St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held in Boston in 1737; almost forty years before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Mind you, the parade consisted of disgruntled British soldiers of Irish descent, but it still stands as the very first edition. New York would follow suit 25 years later with their very own version in March of 1762. What about Ireland, you ask?

Heh…not until 1903; thoroughly illustrating the shaping of the celebration by Americans. Going out on St. Patrick’s Day to a bar or restaurant? Green beer is seemingly ubiquitous with the revelry, right? There are two points of contention as to the actual origin of coloring beer emerald, so I’ll let you choose a version to support. First, in 1910, the Spokane (WA) Press proudly proclaimed, “Green Beer Be Jabbers!” (“be jabbers’ being an excited swear). Unfortunately, little more than the headline exists today, leaving much speculation as to how or where the green beer appeared. The only description is the following run-on sentence; “It is a regular beer, apparently it has not been colored locally, it tastes like beer and looks like paint, or rather like the deep green waves in mid-ocean with the sun striking them through.” [Sounds as appealing as today’s milkshake IPA’s if you ask me] Most folk give the green beer credit to Prof. Thomas Haynes Curtin, a Coroner Physician and Eye Surgeon in New York City. Thomas was the Toastmaster at the Schnerer Club in the Bronx and unveiled his green beer during their St. Patrick’s Dinner in 1914. All the doctor would tell inquisitive guests was that the effect was brought about by one drop of wash blue in a certain quantity of the beer. My question? What the heck is ‘wash blue’? The Smithsonian comes to the rescue here; bar owners got the celebratory bright green hues in their brew by adding something a little less palatable than simple food coloring…and also more poisonous: an iron-based powder solution embedded with a dye which was used to make dingy whites bright again on laundry day. Hmmm…a bright idea, indeed! Your Keg Whisperer has a theory on this subject as well. Brewers refer to beer that has not fully conditioned as ‘green beer’, a la green fruit. During the huge St. Patrick’s celebrations in cities such as Boston, New York, and Chicago, huge amounts of beer were consumed in a very, very short period of time. Artificial refrigeration had yet to be invented, so it was virtually impossible to produce enough suds for such a celebration and prevent it from spoiling in the warmth of Spring. As a result, when the taps ran dry of regular beer, ‘green beer’ was brought forth in an attempt to continue to slake the thirsts of hearty revelers. As a matter of fact, Schlitz even had an advertising campaign which addressed this very issue. It’s also time to call shenanigans on the standard menu fare and cornerstone of most

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations…Corned Beef & Cabbage. This meal, seemingly synonymous with the fatherland, is a foreign concept to the native Irish who made ends meet with inexpensive pork and potatoes. During the period between 1820 and 1860, the Irish comprised over one third of all immigrants to the United States, thanks in great part to the potato blight. They lived in large cities along with other immigrants and frequented Jewish delis and lunch carts, and it was there that they first tasted corned beef. Certainly, potatoes were available, but cabbage proved to be much more cost effective for families struggling to survive on a budget tighter than spandex on a weightlifter. Bottom line: Corned Beer & Cabbage is about as Irish as spaghetti & meatballs. I’m opting for Shepard’s Pie with a hearty side of Colcannon (you really want to Google colcannon). So, here we are. Due to time and space constraints, I’m unable to get to how the Chicago River gets its green dye job every year, the Craft Brewer who made a naturally green beer (Dogfish Head – Verdi Verdi Good), and exactly how Guinness manages to sell over 13 million pints of their inky-black stout every year. Before signing off, we must not forget about Jordan in Indian Wells and his green beer dilemma. I have some great news my newfound friend. In this current climate of diversity and acceptance, anyone who chooses beer, green or not, is a winner in my eyes. I sincerely hope that Jordan, his friends, and all of our CV readers have a fun-filled St. Paddy’s Day. Pace yourselves, don’t forget to hydrate, and stay safe! Please don’t drink and drive and strive to be good humans. Until next time… When Ed Heethuis isn’t brewing at Spotlight 29 Casino for 29 Brews, you will find the Certified Cicerone / Brewmaster out on his road bike, participating in a bridge building competition, or talking beer with the patrons at Taproom 29. He may be reached at: heethuis. ed@gmail.com or wherever beer may be found in the wild.

March 10 to March 16, 2022

PET PLACE

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MOLLY'S MIRACLE MAKING MIRACLES FOR ANIMALS! BY JANET McAFEE

t was a beautiful weekend on March 4th and 5th for Coachella Valley animals and the humans who love them as Molly’s Miracle provided veterinary services they might not be able to access or afford. This mobile spay and neuter vehicle parked outside the Palm Springs Animal Shelter as well organized volunteers checked in arriving people and pets. Services included veterinary checks, spaying and neutering, vaccinations, microchipping, nail trims, and loving care for the animal patients. These services are VERY low cost. Over the weekend, 189 dogs and cats were spayed and neutered. In some cases, they received life-saving treatments. Who are the people and organizations behind this programs? How can you get affordable services for your pet at a time when veterinary services are scare? What can you do to help with the crisis of homeless dogs and cats? Our valley seems overrun with stray dogs, and the endless crisis of overpopulated cats is an issue throughout our community.

In 2014, local animal lovers Janeen Hudson Bahr and Belinda Zaparinuk volunteered in Shane’s War (a program to empty shelters and reduce euthanasia nationwide) at our Riverside county Coachella Valley Animal Campus shelter. Janeen recalls, “We quickly realized that as fast as the kennels emptied out, they were refilled with more stray animals and others from owners relinquishing. We decided instead of being behind the eight ball once the shelters were overcrowded, we needed to focus on stemming the tide coming in. We also quickly realized a lot of money was required for our plans.” Society’s Outkasts Animal Rescue (S.O.A.R.) was founded, fueled by a love for animals and utilizing creative solutions. The women understood that it is unproductive to blame shelter staff when an ignorant public carelessly continue to breed more animals and sometimes discard them. We cannot adopt our way out of this situation. They wanted a positive program that addressed the needs of the county shelter animals, stray

animals, and provide large scale reasonably priced spay and neuter services to the public. Janeen continues, “We held our first annual MUTT MARGARITAS fundraiser event in 2014 and raised $5,000. With this success, we funded $3,000 for spay and neuter, and $1800 went towards a freedom flight transporting animals to a region where there are more adopters.” Fast forward to 2021, our event raised $60,000. Now with our own spay/neuter vehicle, Molly’s Miracle, we sterilized 2905 animals.” Janeen adds, “Our biggest accomplishment was to build and provide Molly’s Miracle, which is now leased to Animal Action League and built to their specifications. This vehicle has the biggest capacity of such vehicles in our area to sterilize large dogs who have the largest litters. Molly travels from Banning to Niland and Borrego Springs to ensure access. We continue to raise funds to pay for these clinics.” S.O.A.R. also rescues and adopts homeless animals, rescuing litters of abandoned strays

MEET MAMA CASS

MEET RAVEN

Vicky waits patiently for a home at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus shelter, however she is kennel stressed and needs OUT now. She is a sweet pup, loves humans, but prefers to be the only dog. Meet her at the county shelter, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, between 10am -4pm Mon through Sat. Vicky is 5-yrs-old, 65 lbs of doggie love.

This petite 2-yr old Tuxedo girl will “talk” to you when you pay her a visit. She is the sweetest cuddle cat. Raven waits for a home at Kittyland in Desert Hot Springs. Call (760) 251-2700, www.kittylandrescue.org.

in fields as well as some in danger on Craig’s List. Last year they rescued, vetted, and adopted 89 dogs. Pictured below is Mama Cass, a little Papillon mix dog they rescued with her puppies from a horrific site in Whitewater. Mama Cass will be available for adoption after she finishes nursing. MUTT MARGARITAS is one of the best events in the Coachella Valley. A delicious BBQ dinner with a margarita bar is served on the spacious patio with live entertainment. The highlight is the performance by law enforcement dogs and search and rescue dogs. Funds are raised for bullet proof vests for the dogs. These cost $1700 apiece, and the group has donated 7 of these life-saving vests. I love attending this event and meeting other animal lovers. Always thinking of new ways to help, Janeen’s group funded a 5,000 foot playground at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus shelter in Thousand Palms. This provides a wonderful outdoor space for the big dogs to exercise, play with each other, become more socialized, and more adoptable. Janeen is pictured here holding a dog about to enter Molly’s mobile clinic. The collaboration between S.O.A.R., Animal Action League (AAL provides veterinary and other staffing), and the Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter made for a successful clinic. An army of volunteers created a welcoming atmosphere. Molly’s services ultimately result in thousands of fewer suffering strays running our streets or tragically crowding into public shelter kennels. You can find out more about S.O.A.R. on their website www.societysoutkasts. com which lists their schedule, events, and adoptable dogs. Help Molly continue to make more miracles! PLEASE DONATE TO THIS WONDERFUL RESPECTED LOCAL ORGANIZATION! Donate online or mail a check to 74991 Joni Drive #5, Palm Desert, CA 92260. You can designate which program you want to contribute to. Like them on their Facebook page SOCIETY’S OUTKASTS ANIMAL RESCUE. Call (760) 832-0617 or

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email societysoar@gmail.com with other questions. Call Animal Action League at (760) 366-1100 to schedule your dog or cat for spay, neuter and vaccine services. Working together we can do more to make this a No Kill Coachella Valley. Janetmcafee8@gmail.com ----------------------------------Here is a partial list of local shelters and rescues where you can adopt a wonderful dog or cat. COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS – Open 10am-4pm Mon through Sat. View the animals at all four Riverside County shelters at www.rcdas.org, 72050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644. (Public) PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER – Open only by appointment, closed Tuesday. View their animals online at www. psanimalsshelter.org, 4575 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, Call for appointment. (760) 416-5718. (Public) DESERT HOT SPRINGS ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL - Open daily 9:30-4:30. www. cityofdhs.org/animal-care-control.com, 65810 Hacienda Ave, Desert Hot Springs, (760) 329-6411 ext. 450. ANIMAL SAMARITANS – Call for appointment. View their animals at www. animalsamaritans.org. Email acorrow@ animalsamaritans.org to foster. 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 www.californiapawsrescue.com, (760) 656-8833. (Private) HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COACHELLA

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VALLEY – Call for an appointment. This shelter has lots of big dogs and some cats, www.orphanpet.com. Located at 17825 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, (760) 329-0203. (Private) KITTYLAND – Call for an appointment to adopt a cat. 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 www.prettygoodcat.com, (760) 660-3414 (Private) LOVING ALL ANIMALS – Call for appointment to adopt dogs. Located at 83496 Avenue 51, Coachella, www.lovingallanimals. org, (760) 834-7000. (Private) ANIMAL RESCUE CENTER OF CALIFORNIA (ARC), Foster based rescue for dogs and cats in Indio. www.thearc-ca.org, (760) 877-7077 (Private) LIVING FREE ANIMAL SANCTUARY – Large outdoor shelter for dogs and cats up Hwy 74, Mountain Center, www.living-free.org, (951) 659-4687. (Private) 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 the ID number of the animal you want. Located at 333 Chandler Place, San Bernardino, (909) 384-1304 or (909) 3847272. (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).

March 10 to March 16, 2022

SAFETY TIPS

t’s not easy being a Fire Chief. Or anyone that holds a position of management so I wanted to share this as I know everyone can relate in some form. I hear a lot in public safety about leaving a legacy as one retires. Though I understand it, and respect it, I often think it is a bit over-rated. There are many that have done incredible things and have made significant contributions or changes over the course of their career within their agency and/or

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occupation. Unfortunately, one bad move, error in judgement or incident can wipe away all those good deeds leaving you looking bad. You know and have heard the saying “one screw up, kills five hundred atta-boys?” It’s true. You can accomplish many great things over your career; however, your last bad move may leave your legacy null and void. But not to worry - There is always tomorrow! The following is the philosophy of Charles

Schulz. The creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them. Just read them through, and you'll get the point. 1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world. 2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners. 3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant. 4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize. 5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress. 6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners. How did you do? The point is none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish... Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners. Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA 1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school. 2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time. 3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile. 4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special. 5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with. Easier? The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money ... or the most awards. They simply are the ones who care the most about you and you about them. Pass this on to those people whom you keep close in your heart. In the end, you can thank them both. "Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It won't. It's already tomorrow in Australia!"

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ince 2009, there have been around 500 documented geopolitical cyber strikes throughout the world. In today's digital environment, data and assets are being kept in computer systems and networks, as well as on the cloud. With the current global events, Cyberwarfare has become an even more significant danger to governments, infrastructure, and their populations. These cyber-threats aren't limited to nearby cities or nations as the digital world has flattened geography as we understand it. Cyber operations have become a central part of regional conflict and great power competition in recent years. State-sponsored hackers have mapped key infrastructure, used misinformation campaigns to destabilize democratic processes, held data hostage, and stolen personal and proprietary information, and state secrets. In this article, we will learn more about the nature of these attacks, as well as give 5 quick tips to help you protect yourself. Geopolitical Cyber Security Threats Cyberattacks are becoming more frequent and severe at a time when geopolitical tensions are rising, prompting top executives in every organization to consider cyber resilience. There are two types of possible victims in cyber conflict: those who are aware that they are being targeted and those who are not. Critical infrastructure businesses understand they will be targets in cyber wars and they've been investing in cybersecurity to improve industry resilience. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency have recently been very active in issuing warnings to all organizations. However, there is frequently a mismatch between how cyber-resilient a company's board believes it is and what cyber specialists think. According to a recent World Economic Forum survey, 92% of company executives believe cyber has been integrated into their

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organizational risk-management plans, while just 55 percent of cyber leaders agree. It can be difficult to determine if an attack of this nature is driven by criminal or political motives (is it 'ransomware' or 'ransom war'?), since cybercriminals may strive to exploit the general uncertainty of any political crisis. All organizations should be aware that the question is not whether they will be attacked, but when. 5 Quick Tips to Help Protect Yourself 1. Passwords There are various methods to protect yourself from cyber threats, one of them is to use secure passwords. The best password is one that you can remember and that others, including malicious software that try every password combination, will find difficult to guess. Change your passwords multiple times a year for further security. 2. Patches Updating apps and software systems on a regular basis can help protect you from cyber threats. When doing updates, ensure that you receive the most recent security patches.

This makes it more difficult for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities in your systems. 3. Operating System Updates Cybercriminals can encrypt your data, mine cryptocurrencies on your hardware, intercept your payment credentials, find materials for extortion, and more by exploiting a vulnerability in the operating system. Operating system attacks are among the most widespread and destructive types of attacks. Because tracing and resolving vulnerabilities in operating systems is a continuous activity, regular upgrades are recommended. This is true for laptops as well as mobile devices. 4. Anti-Virus/Internet Security Applications It goes without saying that you should maintain your security software up to date as well. Every day, new Trojans and infections emerge. Antivirus protection requires regular and timely updates to keep you secure from cyber attacks. Although your antivirus software typically updates itself by default, which is both easy and secure, double-check

the settings just in case. Antivirus software, as well as the malware databases on which it relies, must be updated on a regular basis. 5. Additional Application Updates We are constantly reviewing and updating documents, so it is not surprising that cybercriminals frequently leverage weaknesses in the Microsoft Office and Adobe suites for attacks. For example, attackers downloaded Locky ransomware to victims' computers by exploiting a weakness in Microsoft Word's DDE feature. Following that, a ransom demand was made, along with a threat to delete or disclose private material. Microsoft issued a fix a short time thereafter. The lesson is to update your support applications and office software as soon as possible to protect your files, reputation, and money. It may feel challenging or overwhelming to stay safe online, but it doesn't have to be. When it comes to combating cyber threats, careful action and the deployment of great security software are a step in the right direction. Applying updates, backups, and patches on an ongoing basis is especially important when dealing with this form of attack since they allow you to be properly prepared even in the worst-case scenario. As professionals, we must prepare for such interruptions by implementing cyber resilience strategies and business continuity plans. Our Cyber Security Eggsperts are here and available to help and for advice. Get started by calling (760) 205-0105 or emailing us at tech@eggheadit.com with your questions, service requests, or technology upgrade advice. IT | Networks | Security | Phones | A/V | Integration

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ill history judge Putin’s incursion into the Ukraine as a difficult but necessary move for Russia in defending its borders from the West, personal freedoms and democracy? Or could it be the beginning of the end to at least one more autocracy? Either way, the quiet détente that has existed between the West and Russia seems permanently altered so long as Putin leads the Russian nation. In addition to world condemnation, companies like Apple, Dell, Microsoft, Google, Nike, Mercedes Benz, Disney, Ford, Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen and Ikea have stopped all sales in Russia in response to the Ukrainian invasion. Electronic Arts, the software company responsible for Battlefield, Madden, Sims and FiFA have pulled out of the market. Chanel and Hermes have stopped exports to Russia. Visa and MasterCard have stopped supporting Russian transactions. This swift action by the West along with Russia’s ban from the SWIFT banking system leaves Russians on an island inhabited by some of the world’s greatest despots.

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Even Meta aka Facebook is banning Russia deception from its platform. Some companies with significant operations in Russia have remained fairly quiet and continue operations. Russia is Pepsi’s third largest market with $3 billion in sales. Globally, Pepsi sales total $79 billion. For comparison, Coca-Cola has only $200 million of its $37 billion sales from Russia. McDonald’s is facing challenges from both fronts – Russians who will boycott their 635 locations in the country and

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global boycotts amongst its 38,400+ other restaurants as the chain remains in Russia. Procter & Gamble, the makers of products like Tide, Pampers, Head & Shoulders, Pantene and Always employs more than 2,000 people and have invested over $250 million in its operations in the country and donated millions to its community. P&G remains silent. Bunge is one of the world’s largest agricultural commodity companies. 10% of its $1.2 billion in annual sales come from Russia. Cargill is a private company with 2,500 employees in Russia and is one of the countries’ largest agro-processors. Both companies state that they are watching the situation carefully yet continue to operate in Russia. Citibank has the largest operations in Russia of any US bank with nearly $10 billion of the banks’ $2.3 trillion in assets. Reuters reports that Italian and French banks have the largest exposure at $25 billion each with Austrian banks holding $17.5 billion. Outside of Citibank, US banks have $4.7 billion in exposure. Societe Generale and ING are two of the better-known banks with exposure. BP, ExxonMobil and Shell are walking away from their oil and gas interests in Russia and will lose billions in return. France’s Total remains involved in Russia. With as much as 20% of Total revenues from Russian operations along with the need for Russian oil in the Eurozone, this company is taking a more economically balanced if politically unpopular position for now. Total’s position is similar to President Biden who wants to continue to allow Russian imports even though Russian oil is only 3% of U.S. oil consumption. Biden’s stance seems due to his concerns over inflation. If oil price increases stay too high for too long, the cost of energy will cause high prices to go even higher. With mid-term elections coming and

BY HADDON LIBBY Democrats likely to lose control of the House and Senate come November, only a naïve person would think that November has nothing to do with the unpopular stance. While the U.S. economy went into this global conflict with one of the strongest economies in the world, $6/gallon gas will put the US economy into reverse quickly if high prices continue for too long. While Russia the nation went into this aggression in a strong financial position, its people could were not ready for the economic problems coming due to the world’s repudiation of Putin’s aggression. Unless Russia finds some path toward controlling its aggressions that placates the West, the Russian economy will face a deep depression. By overplaying his hand and attempting to fear the Ukraine people and the world into his view of its proper order, Putin has done about the only thing that you can do to bring the West together – threaten our peaceful existence, however challenged it may be. Haddon Libby is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Winslow Drake Investment Management. For more information, please visit www. WinslowDrake.com.

LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED & CRIMINALLY ACCUSED

BEWARE OF THE IDES OF MARCH IN 2022 I

n high school many of us had to read about Julius Caesar and the Ideas of March. It was a day in the Roman calendar that corresponds to 15 March. It was marked by several religious observances and was notable for the Romans as a deadline for settling debts. The phrase, “Beware the Ides of March,” is the soothsayer's message to Julius Caesar, warning of Caesar’s death/assassination in 44 BC. Since that time, the idea stuck that the Ides of March is unlucky or a portent of doom—even if your name isn't Caesar. The Latin root of "ides" means "to divide," so ides basically just denotes the middle of the month. This week’s column comes out on Wednesday March 9, 2022…normally The Ides of March…Madness. For the much of the country March Madness refers to The College Basketball Finals, as well as NASCAR, Golf and St Patty’s.

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However, for we CV locals, it would normally refer to The Indian Wells BNP Tennis and the increased traffic of almost a half million visitors attending Tennis in Indian Wells. Everyone drinks while watching these events and of course… let’s not forget about St Patty’s? Will this St Patty’s involve drinking again, not that Covid is dissipating enough for many of us to started going out again.. We are starting to see a return of out of town visitors dining with our “locals”. This increases traffic, which increases accidents and drunk driving. Somehow common sense should kick in to consider all the additional cars on the road. People are sitting in front of their TV’s at home watching the Ukrainian War and are dining outdoors and drinking again. Many foolishly drive home, unaware of how many beers and glasses of wine can be consumed without our getting im-

paired. However, when we drink outside of home, we do not know how much alcohol the bartender poured. In a restaurant/bar, 1 hard alcohol drink is probably not an oz.. This is because the bartender wants to get a good tip and assumes a strong drink will help do that. For DUI purposes, a 1 oz. pour equals about one drink but with 3-4 oz. poured per drink, it is the same as 9 -12 drinks. Thus, when we say we only had 2 drinks, we forget it is not the number of drinks but the amount of alcohol in each drink that matters. Strong drinks, coupled with the increase in traffic and drivers who have had too much to drink, increases the number of accidents and DUI’s. Of course getting lost because of our dark nights, coupled with road repairs that necessitate lane changes, is “an accident waiting to happen”.

WITH the information contained herein, you do not have to “BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH IN 2022”. DALE GRIBOW Representing the injured and criminally accused “TOP LAWYER” - California’s Prestige Magazine, Palm Springs Life (PI/DUI) 2011-22 “TOP LAWYER” - Inland Empire Magazine PERFECT 10.0 AVVO Peer Rating “DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE OR TEXT AND GET A DUI OR ACCIDENT... CALL A TAXI, LYFT OR UBER….THEY ARE A LOT CHEAPER THAN CALLING ME” For questions or suggestions for future columns contact dale@dalegribowlaw. com or 760-837-7500

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e LOVE the Keto diet for its fast weight loss but think about the delicious foods on this high-fat, moderate-protein, low-carb eating plan that keeps bacon, cheese, and dessert on the menu. Oh, my! And, surprisingly, wine (in moderation, of course). Yep, it’s basically the diet of your dreams. CAN I DRINK WINE ON KETO? Yes, once you learn the Keto ropes about wine. It all comes down to how much residual sugar they contain. (Alcohol is made from sugar, and sugar is a carb.) Ideally, a keto wine will have zero residual sugar. When it comes to finding keto diet wines, your safest bet is to select DRY wines. But even wines marketed as dry can contain up to 30 grams per liter of residual sugar, so a true zero-sugar wine is hard to come by. Here, 12 wines that are keto-diet approved and based on a 5-ounce pour. BEST LOW-CARB WHITE WINES SAUVIGNON BLANC Calories per serving: 119 calories, carbs per serving: 2g CHAMPAGNE or PROSECCO Calories per serving: 95 calories, carbs per serving: 2g PINOT GRIGIO Calories per serving: 124 calories, carbs per serving: 3g

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DRY RIESLING Calories per serving: 120 calories, carbs per serving: 1g CHARDONNAY Calories per serving: 123 calories, carbs per serving: 2g BEST LOW-CARB RED WINE VARIETIES MERLOT Calories per serving: 122 calories, carbs per serving: 2.5g PINOT NOIR Calories per serving: 120 calories, carbs per serving: 2.3g

EL PASEO SHOPPING DISTRICT PRESENTS A PLETHORA OF EVENTS THROUGHOUT MARCH

l Paseo Shopping District is pleased to announce an exciting line-up of events taking place this month. From the famed Fashion Week El Paseo and Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival at The Gardens on El Paseo, the 10th anniversary of El Paseo Cruise Night with two cruises scheduled and much more. Residents and visitors alike can explore the famed nine block one-mile shopping and dining district while enjoying unique experiences. The first event was on Friday, March 4th beginning with El Paseo Cruise Night, which marks their 10th anniversary of El Paseo Cruise Night. Classic cars and hot rods meet on the upper parking deck at The Gardens on El Paseo at 2pm. The cars can be viewed and they start cruising at 4:30pm. The second El Paseo Cruise Night is scheduled for Friday, March 18th. The always highly anticipated Fashion Week El Paseo starts Saturday, March 19th through Saturday, March 26th. Luxury, art,

fashion and much more culminate into one unforgettable week when the world's most famous designers come together to share their work. On Monday, March 21st at 6:30pm, “The Buzz on El Paseo” is a special event with El Paseo stores presenting their Spring and Summer 2022 ensembles. These curated collections provide a wellrounded look at what’s new in ready-to-wear fashion and which trends are perfect for the desert now. The latest ready-to-wear from Chrissy’s on El Paseo, Eileen Fisher, El Paseo Jewelers, Grayse, Josie’s on El Paseo, Kyle x Shahida, Margaux, The Jewelry Bar, Tommy Bahama, 120% Lino, BG’s El Paseo, Summer Colony Living and Johnny Was, plus visuals from Los Angeles–based pop-surrealist artist Daniel Maltzman will be featured. For more information and tickets visit fashionweekelpaseo.com. The 11th Annual Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival brings the brightest and most inspired chefs from California presenting an

SYRAH Calories per serving: 124 calories, per serving: 3.8g CABERNET SAUVIGNON Calories per serving: 122 calories, per serving: 2.6g CHIANTI Calories per serving: 125 calories, per serving: 2.6g keto diet wines summer water rose ROSÉ Calories per serving: 120 calories, per serving: 1.5g

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extraordinary culinary and wine tasting event starting Friday, March 25th through Sunday, March 27th. Taking place at The Gardens on El Paseo, the event features over 20 celebrity chefs and legendary restaurateurs. For more information and tickets visit www. palmdesertfoodandwine.com. The Gardens on El Paseo wraps up it’s 24th Annual Concert Series this month with two more concerts scheduled, which benefit the desert’s local charities. On Saturday, March 12th the John Stanley King Band performs from 6pm to 7pm. Pre-purchase tickets at: thegardensonelpaseo.com/events/thegardens-on-el-paseo-24th-annual-concertseries-presented-by-agua-caliente. With more music on the Friday nights of March 11th, and 18th, The Gardens on El Paseo also presents music by "Steppin Out" at the Center Lawn from 3:30p.m. to 5:00pm free of charge. In addition, on Saturday, March 12th, from 9am to 10am on the Center Lawn at The Gardens on El Paseo, “Practice Under the Palms by Movement Bottega” is a class designed to help build the body from the

WINE VARIETIES TO AVOID Wines with higher alcohol levels include varieties like Pinotage, Zinfandel, Shiraz, and Grenache. You can’t blame them for it. They’re naturally high in sugar. What’s more important to escape is wines with higher sweetness levels (anything above 30 g/L RS or 4.5g carbs). Here is the record of wines to avoid: Red or White Sangria Pink Zinfandel Moscato Riesling Rose Port/Sherry wine Dessert wine Wine coolers One might imagine that keto and wine don’t come together. But they can if you know what choices to pick and avoid. Pair it with your favorite cheese, sit back and enjoy the Keto life! Cheers! If you have questions about wine, keto, or anything else I can help you with to make your keto easy, fun, and sustainable. send me a message at ketoiseasy@gmail.com

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ground up resulting in more freedom and strength in the body. On Friday, March 18th and Saturday 19th, Elizabeth Sass Fine Jewelry is exclusively showcasing a Fope Trunk Show with the very best selection of the year. Fope Italian Fine Jewelry has featured elegant and iconic pieces since 1929. For shopping and dining, many shops feature new Spring fashion collections, accessories and home decor. Many stores such as Pink Club, Tuverson & Co, Rebecca Taylor, Oliver Peoples Eyewear, Tommy Bahama Store, El Paseo Style, Everything But Water, Mephisto, The Perfect Pair, Trina Turk, Goldfield Home & Art and others. In addition, many of the restaurants are introducing new Spring menus. El Paseo Shopping District continues to bring exciting events to the community and world-class shopping and dining. For more info about events throughout the year and to see the complete directory of merchants on El Paseo visit shopelpaseo.com.

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t is not a secret that many people are concerned about losing weight and getting thinner. It is not always easy to find the right way, but there are some simple rules to help you become successful at reducing body fat in a healthy way. 1. Eat less, and eat healthier food: Calories should be less than 2,000 per day; 2. Do more exercise: You need at least 30 minutes of exercise every day; 3. Drink more water: Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day; 4. Sleep well: Sleep at least 7 hours every night. How to Eat Healthy to Lose Body Fat A healthy diet is the key to losing weight. This includes eating more vegetables, fruits, and whole grains while reducing fat intake and consuming smaller food portions. Healthy foods are those that provide nutrients for your body with fewer calories. Here are some of the most important tips to follow when it comes to healthy eating: – Eat more vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Fresh is best! However, if you’re eating canned or frozen vegetables, make sure the sodium and fat levels are low. – Reduce fat intake. Learn the difference between healthy fats and unhealthy fats. Read labels, look up fat amounts in fast food and restaurant food, and choose fresh, lowfat choices as often as possible. – Eat smaller food portions. We often eat everything on our plate as if it’s a race. Remember that restaurant servings are often ridiculously large, and you should only eat until you’re satisfied – not stuffed. – Choose healthy foods. “Healthy” means high in nutritional value and low in fat, sodium, or sugar. Fresh produce, lean proteins (especially seafood and legumes), and healthy grains are all great choices. The Best Healthy Way of Losing Weight Through Exercise Exercise is one of the best ways to lose weight. It helps you burn calories and tone your muscles. The key is finding an exercise you enjoy so that you will stick with it. In the following section, we go through some different types of exercises for fat loss and weight loss. We also provide a list of exercises that are good for beginners. In the following section, we go through some different types of exercises for fat loss and weight loss. We also provide a list of exercises that are good for beginners. Exercise to Reduce Body Fat The first thing you need to do is to set a goal weight. If you have never exercised before, it is best to start with some light cardio exercises. These are good for people just starting out or who have not exercised in a while. You can also try some weightbearing exercises if you want more of a challenge. You should work out at least three times per week for about 30 minutes each time. You can break this up into two 15-minute sessions or one 30-minute session, but try to

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make sure you are doing the same type of exercise each day. Ask your doctor before starting any new, rigorous activity, and consider hiring a certified trainer like Sergio or Antonio from Send Me a Trainer! Drink More Water to Lose Weight! Water is the most important nutrient for the human body. It makes up about 6065% of your body weight, and it’s involved in every process that goes on in your body. It helps regulate your temperature, carries nutrients to cells, and cleanses toxins from your system. There are a few different reasons that drinking water helps you lose weight. Some studies show that drinking extra water helps stimulate your metabolism. It also helps you feel full, thereby reducing your appetite. Choosing water over higher-caloric liquids like soda or juices helps lower your overall daily calorie intake. Your body needs water to burn fat through the lipolysis process! Staying hydrated with water helps you get a good workout! And water flushes toxins out of your body and even helps you stay focused and less stressed. All of these are wonderful ways drinking enough water helps you reduce body fat. It is recommended that you drink at least eight glasses of water a day. Drink more water to lose weight! Losing Body Fat Takes Discipline and Healthy Habits Using all the techniques and tips described above and employing the help of a personal in-home trainer through Send Me a Trainer can help you get started on the healthy body you want today! You can also visit the Send Me a Trainer website here or give us a call at 760-8809904, and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have. Send Me a Trainer is here to help. We serve the Coachella Valley, from Palm Springs to Indio. Give us a call today if you are in: Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Bermuda Dunes, Indio.

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WEEK OF MARCH 10

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries author Isak Dinesen defined “true piety” as “loving one’s destiny unconditionally.” That’s a worthy goal for you to aspire to in the coming weeks. I hope you will summon your deepest reserves of ingenuity and imagination as you cultivate a state of mind in which you adore your life just as it is. You won’t compare it negatively to anyone else’s fate, and you won’t wish it were different from what it actually is. Instead, you will be pleased and at peace with the truth of exactly who you are right now. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): As author Mary Ruefle points out, “In the beginning, William Shakespeare was a baby, and knew absolutely nothing. He couldn’t even speak.” And yet eventually, he became a literary superstar— among history’s greatest authors. What happened in between? I’m not exaggerating when I attribute part of the transformation to magic. Vast amounts of hard work and help and luck were involved, too. But to change from a wordless, uncoordinated sprout to a potent, influential maestro, Taurusborn Shakespeare had to be the beneficiary of mysterious powers. I bring this up, Taurus, because I think you will have access to comparable mojo during the next four weeks. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): As talented and financially successful as Kanye West is, the Gemini singer-songwriter experiences a lot of emotional suffering. But no one lives an ideal life, right? And we can learn from everyone. In any case, I’ve chosen quotes by Kanye that are in rapt alignment with your astrological omens. Here they are: 1. “I’m in pursuit of awesomeness; excellence is the bare minimum.” 2. “You’re not perfect, but you’re not your mistakes.” 3. “I’m not comfortable with comfort. I’m only comfortable when I’m in a place where I’m constantly learning and growing.” 4. “Everything I’m not makes me everything I am.” CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Any real ecstasy is a sign you are moving in the right direction,” wrote philosopher Saint Teresa of Avila, who was renowned for her euphoric spiritual experiences. So is there any such thing as “fake ecstasy,” as she implies? Maybe fake ecstasy would be perverse bliss at the misfortune of an enemy, or the trivial joy that comes from realizing your house keys aren’t missing. Real ecstasy, on the other hand, might arise from a visceral sense of the presence of God, or the rapture that emerges as you make love with a person you care for, or the elation you feel when you commune with your favorite animal. Anyway, Cancerian, I predict that in the coming days, you will have an extra rich potential for the real kinds of rhapsodic delight and enchantment. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Leo actor Jennifer Lawrence portrayed a rugged, fierce, resourceful champion in The Hunger Games film trilogy. In real life, however, she has few resemblances to that stalwart hero. “I have the street smarts and survival skills of a poodle,” she has confessed. But I’ve got potentially good news for her and all the rest of you Leos. The coming months will be a favorable time for you to cultivate the qualities of a rugged, fierce, resourceful champion. And right now would be an excellent time to launch your efforts. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Each of us periodically has to deal with conflict. There come times when we must face the fact that a specific situation in our lives isn’t working well and needs to be adjusted, fixed, or transformed. We might prefer to pretend the problem doesn’t exist. We may be inclined to endure the stressful discomfort rather than engage with its causes. But such an approach won’t be right for you in the coming days, dear Virgo. For the sake of your mental and spiritual health, you have a sacred duty to bravely risk a struggle to improve things. I’ll provide you with advice from novelist John Fowles. He said, “I must fight with my weapons. Not his. Not selfishness and brutality and shame and resentment.” Fowles goes on to say that he will offer generosity and gentleness and no-shame and forgiveness.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A blogger named MysteryOfWhat expressed appreciation for her errors and wrong turns. “I love all my mistakes!” she exclaimed. “I had fun!” She has a theory that she would not have been able to completely fulfill her interesting destiny without her blunders and her brilliant adjustments to those blunders. I won’t encourage you to be quite so boisterously unconditional in celebrating your fumbles and miscues, Libra. My inclination is to urge you to honor them and feel grateful for them, but I’m not sure I should advise you to shout out, “I love all my mistakes! I had fun!” But what do you think? SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio poet Norman MacCaig wrote, “Ask me, go on, ask me to do something impossible, something freakishly useless, something unimaginable and inimitable like making a finger break into blossom or walking for half an hour in twenty minutes or remembering tomorrow.” I hope people say things like that to you soon, Scorpio. I hope allies playfully nudge you to stretch your limits, expand your consciousness, and experiment on the frontier. To encourage such a development, you could do the same for your beloved allies: nudge them to stretch their limits, expand their consciousness, and experiment on the frontier. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Look at your body not as a source of physical attraction but as a shrine,” wrote teacher Sobonfu Somé. Personally, I have no problem if you regard your body as a source of physical attraction—as a gorgeous, radiant expression of your life energy, worthy of inspiring the appreciation of others. But I agree with Somé that you should also treat your body as a sacred sanctuary deserving of your reverence— especially now. Please boost your intention to provide your beloved organism with all the tender care it needs and warrants. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “It’s surprising how much memory is built around things unnoticed at the time,” writes author Barbara Kingsolver. Yes! I agree. And by providing you with this heads-up from her, I’m hoping that the subtly potent events unfolding for you in the coming weeks will not go unnoticed. I’m hoping you will be alert for seemingly small but in fact crucial developments—and thereby give them all the focus and intelligence they deserve. Later, you’ll remember this delicately pivotal time with amazed gratitude. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What’s more important: to learn or to unlearn? The answer, of course, is they are equally important. But sometimes, the most crucial preparation for a new learning phase is to initiate a surge of unlearning. That’s what I’m recommending for you right now. I foresee you embarking on a series of extravagant educational experiences in a couple of weeks. And the best way to ensure you take maximum advantage of the available lessons is by dumping useless knowledge and irrelevant information and numbing habits. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Singer-songwriter Jill Scott has earned one platinum and two gold records. She approaches her craft with diligence and intensity. On one occasion, she was frying a burger at her boyfriend’s house when she sensed a new song forming in her imagination. Abandoning the stove, she ran into the next room to grab pen and paper. Soon she had transcribed the beginning of a melody and lyrics. In the meantime, though, the kitchen caught on fire. Luckily, she doused it. Later Jill testified, “His cabinets were charred, and he was furious. But it was worth it for a song.” I don’t think you’ll have to make as big a sacrifice as hers in the coming days, Pisces. But you should respond robustly whenever inspiration arrives. Homework: Every day for three days, seek out three experiences that will make you laugh a lot. Report results: Newsletter.FreeWillAstrology.com ---------------------------------------Rob Brezsny - Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

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