Coachella Valley Weekly - March 17 to March 23, 2022 Vol. 11 No. 1 by CV Weekly

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Angel Light Academy

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MONOPOLY Palm Springs Edition

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David Lee - Walk Of Stars

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Chicago

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Living Out Palm Springs

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BY CRYSTAL HARRELL Coachella Valley Weekly (760) 501-6228

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CONTENTS

Cathedral City LGBT Days ........................ 3 Angel Light Academy Youth Leadership Conference ............................................ 5 Palm Springs Edition of MONOPOLY...... 6 David Lee - Walk Of Stars ......................... 6 Chicago at Fantasy Springs ..................... 7 Consider This - Hoodoo Gurus ................ 8 Club Crawler Nightlife ............................. 9 Screeners................................................ 10 Rosie Flores and James Intveld at Pappy & Harriet's................................. 11 Cyrano de Bergerac at Palm Canyon Theatre................................................. 11 The Vino Voice ....................................... 12 Keg Whisperer........................................ 13 Pet Place ............................................ 14-15 Safety Tips .............................................. 16

olding the notable distinction of being California’s first Pride event of the year, the 6th annual Cathedral City LGBT Days will take place from March 25th to the 27th. This weekendlong event will bring together numerous LGBT celebrities, artists, media, and community leaders around the Coachella Valley for a can’t-miss celebration encompassing love and quality. “30 percent of all residents in Cathedral City identify as part of the LGBTQ community. The fact that a large segment of the city belongs in that category, as well as our neighboring city Palm Springs, only highlights the importance of showing pride. Rancho Mirage also has the largest percentage of gay married couples living in the nation on a per capita basis,” stated LGBT Days Co-Founder Chris Parman. Parman holds many different positions within Cathedral City, as he is also the City Events Manager and LGBTQ Liaison to City Administration. The establishment of LGBT Days was a joint effort with Richard Altman, who owns the CCBC Resort and the Runway Bar & Restaurant in Cathedral City. The first event was held in March of 2015 and has been growing ever since. “We probably had hundreds of people attend during the first LGBT Days, and in the last celebration we held in 2019, I would estimate that around five to seven thousand attended. The growth of this event has been significant. This is truly a time to recognize the strength in our diversity, appreciate our similarities, and stand united for the equal rights of all Americans,” said Parman. Historically, Cathedral City was the go-to destination for the LGBT community during the 1970s and 1980s, and it was not until the late 80s and early 90s that the progression into Palm Springs became a reality. The LGBT Days celebration is a way for the City to reclaim that history as being the first in the desert to have gay bars, resorts, raise the rainbow flag at City Hall, and have a rainbow crossing. A painting party will also take place on March 18 at 9 a.m. where the rainbow

crossing will be repainted just in time for the LGBT Days event. There will be a variety of entertainment and activities with community engagement all three days of the celebration. Activities on Friday night, presented by KGAY, feature the official Pride flag raising and lighting of City Hall, followed by a T dance in Town Square Park and a comedy performance by actor/playwright/activist Del Shores at the CV Repertory Theatre. The fun continues with a bar crawl presented by the Cathedral City Gay Business Association (CCBGA) and participating local bars including Roost Bar Lounge, One Eleven Bar, Barracks Bar, Trunks, AMP Sports Lounge and CCBC Resort Hotel/ Runway Bar. Saturday’s festivities kick off with Cathedral City LGBT Days Saturday Heat. Doors open at 4 p.m. The Afternoon T Dance on the Lawn will be presented by partners The Abbey and Channel Q with their dancers, and hosted by Andrew Christian Trophy Boy Nic Masc with DJ Jeffree & The Abbey Gogo’s. Lawn games, early drink specials, prize giveaways, and local queens will also be at the Afternoon T Dance. Main Stage sets will be co-hosted Mayhem Miller & DJ Alex D with a special appearance by The Old Gays and the Mayoral Award Ceremony. At 7:30 p.m., a star-studded musical spectacular begins with a headline performance by Pop2000 Tour hosted by Lance Bass of N’SYNC, featuring multiplatinum recording artists O-Town, Ryan Cabrera, and LFO. Besides the star-studded concert experiences, sponsor giveaways, multiple bars, artisan craft vendors, and gourmet food trucks will round out a full evening of entertainment in the Amphitheater for all attendees. The weekend concludes on Sunday with the annual Bed Race and Parade in front of City Hall, where thousands of attendees line up to cheer on teams running festively decorated beds down Avenue Lalo Guerrero, competing for prizes. “The Bed Race is absolutely, by far, my favorite event at LGBT Days. This sets us apart

from other pride festivals as a fun addition to our celebration. We have a very strong competition between the Cathedral City firefighters, police officers, and the Friends of the Cathedral City Administration who are vying for the fastest time. It’s been an exciting and healthy competition between the various departments,” shared Parman. Starting at 9 a.m., and continuing after the Bed Race, Town Square Park will host a luxurious Champagne Brunch party presented by KGAY with a DJ, mimosas, and gourmet food trucks on hand for all attendees to enjoy. LGBT Days is produced by Soundskilz Productions, a national entertainment production agency with offices in Temecula, CA; San Antonio, TX; Park City, UT; and Atlanta, GA. It is the first year that Soundskilz is involved in the event, bringing amazing talent to Cathedral City. “Coming out of the COVID pandemic, it has been more challenging trying to grow the event in its sixth year, but we have a grand vision and put a lot of work into events that will bring the Amphitheater to life. We’re bringing bigger performing talent to spread our wings a bit and expand LGBT Days. We’re also bringing in partners such as The Abbey from West Hollywood, which is the most famous gay bar in the world,” stated LGBT Days Producer Ryan Heil. Additional activities will be announced weekly, with information posted on official social media channels (@ CathedralCityLGBTDays) and the official website. The event welcomes community participation and is currently accepting applications for the Bed Race and Parade, artisan craft vendors, food trucks, sponsors, volunteers and performing talent. For more information about LGBT Days and to purchase tickets, visit cathedralcitylgbtdays. com.

Cyber Corner .......................................... 16 Haddon Libby ......................................... 17 Dale Gribow ............................................ 17 Send Me A Trainer ................................. 18 Living Out Palm Springs - LGBTQ Senior Living Apartments ............................ 18 Swag For The Soul ................................. 19 Free Will Astrology................................ 19

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fter a two-year-long COVID break, Angel Light Academy (ALA) held its 22nd annual Youth Leadership Conference on March 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a new location in Palm Desert. Twenty-two local schools were represented at the event. ALA is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to teaching leadership to youth and adults. ALA’s mission is to improve the health, happiness, and well-being of individuals through the practice and demonstration of unconditional love. This is accomplished through service, education, and research. ALA’s Leadership Training Institute trains youth in leadership, problem solving, communication, bullying resistance, and service. Through training and mentoring, ALA creates leaders who provide exceptional service to themselves, others, and the community. "It helps with issues I have and problem solving. It's a lot of fun,” said 13-year-old Maile Mills, who has participated in ALA. ALA worked with approximately 50 young students who were inspired to be a part of their Junior Leader program, working year-round on leadership, problem solving, and service. These youth will be leaders prepared for next year when ALA returns to the full-scale conference. This year’s focus was leadership traits and good communication. They focused on the character traits and communication skills they need to be successful at home, school, and in the community. “ALA has noticed that there is a lack of leadership on all levels—from parenting and teaching to government, and kids often feel very hopeless about that because they don’t have the power to change things. We give them some basic leadership tools to help them problem solve and communicate with people so they can make a positive change in their own lives,” explained ALA Event Chair and Vice President for the Board of Directors Erika Baily. Baily’s role entails coordinating the conference and making sure the curriculum is up-to-date. She also works with the children on issues they want to address at school or home, so that the content in the conference is relevant to them. Of the 50 attendees at the conference, 30 were new and had never attended an ALA event. Following the conference, youth participants can continue learning and growing by participating in ALA’s Junior Leadership Training Program that meets every six weeks. The Junior Leadership Training Program provides on-going, in-depth leadership training and empowers youth to become examples of leadership, give in service, and make positive changes in their lives. They develop sound problem solving skills for key areas in their life, health, money, relationships, and school.

“The kids were able to meet new people and make connections with friends. There were two fifth grade girls from different schools who met and became fast friends. They want to participate in the Junior Leadership Training Program together so they can continue to learn and hang out,” said Baily. ALA recognizes the strengths in others and builds on those strengths. The organization provides opportunities to learn new skills that improve confidence and allow individuals of all ages to grow and be the best they can be. Through training, mentoring, and nurturing, ALA creates inspiring leaders who provide exceptional service to others and their communities. The reputation and success of this training organization has resulted in trusted relationships with teachers, school districts and community professionals leading to increased requests for programming. ALA aims to get more high schools involved in the program as a future goal. ALA was founded in 1995 by Julia and General Richard Wilmot. Julia has been a dedicated community leader and successful businesswoman for over 40 years. Formerly, she was the director of Project Prevention, which assisted 600,000 youth during her five-year tenure. The YWCA in Arizona even honored her in 2003 with a statewide award as Woman of the Year for her dedication to service throughout the state. Richard Wilmot is a retired U.S. Army Brigadier General who served at the Pentagon and has extensive international business and military experience. To learn more about ALA, visit the website angelightacademy.org for more information or contact Erika Baily at 888-311-7388.

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PALM SPRINGS MAKES LGBTQ+ HISTORY IN POPULAR FAMILY BOARD GAME

he official Palm Springs Monopoly Game released March 10, 2022 features a historic first for the global LGBTQ+ community. Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Film Festival is honored to be the first LGBTQ+ property in Monopoly history. Jennifer Tripsea, a Top Trumps (no relation) representative said “Diversity and inclusion are very important to Top Trumps but most especially to the community and City of Palm Springs which had the first all-LGBTQ city council in the nation. The history of Palm Springs as the desert’s playground to the stars and the mission of Cinema Diverse to advance and strengthen the LGBTQ community through cinema felt like a perfect fit for the Palm Springs edition of Monopoly. We are proud to have Cinema Diverse be the first LGBTQ property on a Monopoly game.” Michael C. Green, Executive Director of the Palm Springs Cultural Center and Film

Festival Director for Cinema Diverse said “We are thrilled that our local LGBTQ+ film festival Cinema Diverse, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this September, is the first LGBTQ property to be featured on a Monopoly game. Likewise, we are honored to have our parent organization, the Palm Springs Cultural Center, and another of our programs, the Certified Farmers’ Market featured in the game. It really reinforces the fact that the Cultural Center and its programs are part of the fabric of our community.” The Palm Springs Cultural Center - the non-profit organization that produces the film festival was also featured on the board as well as the Original Certified Farmers Market in the Coachella Valley. Megan Goehring, the General Manager of the Certified Farmers Markets quipped, “A tried-and-true expression used at the Markets is that CFM customers are always winners at our tables, and it’s fun that

the saying is now accurate in a new context. As one of PSCC’s longest running programs since 2008 - it feels good to be recognized as an essential service provider that prioritizes equitable access to high quality food through our Market Match and other dollar-for-dollar programs.” The official Palm Springs Monopoly Game is available for purchase at local retailers as well as the Palm Springs Art Museum and features well known locales, restaurants, and events. About Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Film Festival Cinema Diverse is dedicated to advancing and further strengthening our diverse gay community through the establishment of a world-class film festival that presents lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender cinema from around the world. We feature an exciting and varied combination of Feature Films & Short Films from around the world celebrating

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LGBTQ+ Cinema. LGBTQ+ Film-makers, and the stories they tell through the movies they make, empower our community, advance our efforts to gain equal rights, and often introduce us to a world that has heretofore never known us. Each year, we invite filmmakers, writers, directors, producers, actors, film artists, film lovers, distributors and other industry professionals to join us in Palm Springs for an exciting celebration of the motion pictures that reflect, inform, enrich and often transform lives. We believe LGBTQ+ films and LGBTQ+ film festivals are critical to our local community, and to the world community, because they tell stories that remind us of where we came from, who we are, and who we can be. Submissions for the 15th Annual Cinema Diverse Film Festival are currently open. Submit here.

COMMUNITY PALM SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES WALK OF THE STARS PALM SPRINGS TO HONOR DAVID LEE WITH 449TH STAR

alk of the Stars Palm Springs will honor renowned writer, director, and producer David Lee with the 449th Star on the Walk of the Stars Palm Springs. The Star will be unveiled on Friday, March 18, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at the Downtown Park behind the Stage. The Star Dedication Ceremony is open to the public. “We are so honored to host the star dedication for this amazing nine-time Emmy award-winning director, producer and writer. David Lee is a true Palm Springs star.” said Nona Watson, CEO of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce. David Lee wrote and produced The Jeffersons and Cheers, and co-created, wrote, and directed Wings and Frasier. He lives in Palm Springs, and he is very active in local philanthropic endeavors. Speakers for the event include Jeffrey Richman, David Gerbitz, Danny Feldman, Barbara Boxer, David Hyde Pierce, and Geoff Kors. Lee has been nominated nineteen times for Primetime Emmy Awards and has won nine of those nominations. He also won the

Directors Guild Award, the Golden Globe Award, Producers Guild Award, GLAAD Media Award, British Comedy Award, three Television Critics Association Awards, two Humanities, and the Peabody Award.

He is a passionate supporter of the arts in Palm Springs including Palm Springs Art Museum, Annenberg Theater, One Night Only, Coyote Stageworks, Desert Rose Playhouse and Dezart Performs. He recently

founded The David Lee Foundation which aims to support, enhance, and promote professional theater in Southern California. Lee also contributed a substantial donation to the Plaza Theater Restoration Fund. “I have loved Palm Springs for most of my life. It is nice to finally have evidence the feeling is mutual,” said David Lee. For more information, contact nwatson@ pschamber.org or call the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce at (760) 325-1577. Since 1992, the Walk of the Stars Palm Springs has honored over 448 celebrities and local personalities on one of the world’s most famous sidewalks.

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LEGENDARY ROCK BAND CHICAGO TO BRING BIG HITS TO FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO

ailed as one of the "most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era,” the legendary rock band, Chicago, is returning to the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, Sept. 17. Tickets start at $59 and go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 18 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone (800) 827-2946 and online at www. FantasySpringsResort.com. The group recently received the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award from the Grammys. The prestigious award celebrates performers who have made outstanding contributions of artistic significance to the field of recording. A special award ceremony and tribute concert celebrating the honorees was held in 2020. Chicago came in as the highest charting American band in Billboard Magazine's Top 125 Artists Of All Time. And the group is the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades. They were also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. Robert Lamm and James Pankow became inductees of the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2017. The iconic songwriters wrote megahits such as, "25 or 6 to 4," "Saturday In The Park," "Feelin' Stronger Every Day," "Make Me Smile," and many others. The International Trombone Association presented its 2020 Lifetime Achievement

Award to James Pankow. The award recognizes people who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to the trombone profession over a long career. Chicago’s multitude of lifetime achievements include two Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, Founding Artists of the John F. Kennedy Center for the

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25 of their 37 albums have been certified platinum, and the band has a total of 47 gold and platinum awards. Chicago have toured every year since the beginning and 2022 marks Chicago’s 55th consecutive year of touring. The current lineup includes original band members Robert Lamm on keyboards and vocals, Lee Loughnane on trumpet and vocals and James Pankow on trombone. The group also features Wally Reyes, Jr. on drums, Tony Obrohta on guitar, Lou Pardini on keyboards and vocals, Ray Herrmann on sax and flute, Neil Donell on vocals, Brett Simons on bass and Ramon "Ray" Yslas on percussion. Chicago continues to be true ambassadors for their beloved hometown, carrying the city's name with pride and dignity around the world. Tickets for Chicago start at $59 and go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 18 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone (800) 827-2946 and online at www. FantasySpringsResort.com.

Performing Arts, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a street in Chicago dedicated in their honor, and keys to and proclamations from an impressive list of US cities. The band’s record sales top the 100,000,000 mark, and include 21 Top 10 singles, 5 consecutive No. 1 albums, 11 No. 1 singles and 5 Gold singles. An incredible

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lthough Hoodoo Gurus have been a going concern for over 40 years, their music manages the neat trick of sounding fresh and familiar at the same time. The Sydney, Australia four-piece took lyrical inspiration from kitschy Americana like flying saucers, B-movies, junk food and cheesy sitcoms. Musically, they created a potent combo-platter of Garage Rock, Power Pop, Punk and Surf Rock that proved irresistible. Hoodoo Gurus rose from the ashes of seminal Aussie Punk bands The Manikins, The Victims, The Scientists and XL Capris. Originally Le Hoodoo Gurus, the original line-up favored the novel approach of three guitarists, drums and no bass. Dave Faulkner (vocals/guitar) has been a constant presence in the Gurus since it’s inception, with Brad Shepherd (vocals/guitars) joining soon after they abandoned the French prefix. The current line-up includes exDivinyl Rick Grossman (vocals/bass) and exCelibate Rifle Nik Reith (drums). Beginning with their 1984 debut, Stoneage Romeos, the band released seven more studio LPs. In their home country their records have consistently achieved multi-platinum status, along with critical approbation. That’s translated into several Top 20 albums and Top 40 singles. In 2007 they were inducted into the ARIA (Australian Record Industry Association) Hall Of Fame. The Gurus have also carved out a niche in America, touring and creating enduring friendships with like-minded bands like The Bangles, The Fleshtones, The Flamin’ Groovies and Redd Kross. The band continue to play to packed houses all over the world. Although it was recorded during the pandemic, their newest effort, Chariot Of The Gods, finds the band refreshed and invigorated. The record opens with “{Intro} Early Opener” which unfurls with a mix of ambient chatter, clinking cocktail glasses, and snatches of the Gurus’ epochal hit, “Come Anytime” waft into the ether, before segueing into the next three tracks. Each one hurtles out of the speakers detonating like aural smart-bombs. First up is “World Of Pain” a Glam-tastic stomp that’s anchored by a walloping back-beat, throbbing bass lines, strafing guitars and buzzy, synchronized saxophone and keys. As the urgent melody pitches to and fro, lyrics nonchalantly catalogue a series of not-so-comical mishaps connected an unquenchable thirst for alcohol; “Big Night ends with a thud, kicked out, tasting my blood, I’m a tragic mess/Daybreak, crawl to my bed, bruised up, puffy and red, it was fun, I guess? Too drunk to undress.” The drums pound out a tribal tattoo on the break, guitar, bass, sax and keys fall in lockstep just behind stuttering, ah-ha-ha backing vocals. Physical pain and humiliation become the song’s leitmotif; “Wounds heal, nothing too deep, black eye, I got off cheap, any broken bones? No, I don’t think so, how did I get home and where’s my telephone?” If it were possible for The Who and the Beach Boys to create a musical love child, it might sound like “Get Out Of Dodge.” Jangly acoustic power chords connect with darting bass lines, tinkly saloon piano and a

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tick-tock beat. Lyrics rail against conformity, groupthink and the pitfalls of herd mentality; “This town is narrow-minded, the people here are blinded by hate, they won’t me you in the middle and we found out a little too late, so don’t wait, Son, it’s time to cut out and run.” Sunshiny harmonies, partially provided by Vicki Peterson of The Bangles and her husband John Cowsill of, well, The Cowsills, stack on the chorus and oooh-oooh atop elastic guitars on the break. “Answered Prayers” opens with downstroke rhythm riffs that are quickly supplanted by prickly lead licks, menacing bass lines and a cantilevered beat. Dave’s mien is suitably sinister as he slips into the skin of a shameless sociopath; “You had me on the side, that’s how I had you too, you weren’t the only one, you shouldn’t kid yourself/That’s how it is with me and how it’s always been, you shouldn’t kid yourself, the rest is up to you.” Guitars slash and rev between the verses, ratcheting up the tension. The chorus pulls no punches; “I’m feeling fickle, a little Travis Bickle… I was your answered prayer, I filled a yearning need, now you depend on me, so go to hell.” It’s hard to believe these guys are all on the other side of 60, there’s an urgency and energy on display that belies their AARP standing. Take the first single, “Carry On,” a sharp and indefatigable rocker that wraps lithe, electric guitars, angular bass, shadowy keys and a kick-drum beat around an anthemic melody. Dave momentarily jettisons the snark and smart-assery and offers some helpful coping mechanisms to combat self-doubt; “I doubt myself sometimes but I turned out all right, I’ll take one on the chin-but then I’ll stand up and fight.” Volcanic guitars erupt on the break, shaded by pummeling drums. Shimmery harmonies wash over the bridge; “we don’t shirk, we don’t shout and we get business done, if they don’t listen we will still carry on. Then there’s the caustic delight of “Don’t Save My Soul.” Dave’s yodel-riffic rasp rides roughshod over whipcrack guitars and hellfor-leather bass lines, each tethered to a galloping gait. Lyrics straddle the fence between apocryphal autobiography; “I didn’t know what time it was the moment I was born, I only knew the time was right on that October morn, I hit the ground without a plan, I opened up my eyes, and pretty soon I figured out I won the booby prize,” and pseudo-spiritual enlightenment; “what is the word I’m looking for, one everybody knows, but up to now it’s eluded me, was never even close/I ain’t certain it exists, I know it can’t be bought, and when I got a taste it, it wasn’t what I thought.” Stampeding guitars collide with reverbdrenched riffs, thundery bass lines and a triple-time kick on the break, before the song winnows down to one skittery note. Finally, “I Come From Your Future” matches fuzz-crusted guitars and sandblasted bass to a pummeling percussive attack. Lyrics sketch out a cryptic end-times scenario that takes on added resonance in these days of the Ukrainian invasion. Putin’s pasty visage hovers over lyrics like “You had your fun, so it shall end, now you are done, never again/This is a fact you can’t

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deny, under attack you will comply.” As the arrangement accelerates, hugging the melody’s hairpin turns, Psychedelic WahWah guitars crash over roiling bass and the piledriving beat. The haunting refrain “from the future” hypnotizes as the sonic maelstrom stops on a dime. The action briefly slows on “Was I Supposed To Care.” Wobbly guitar chords, sticky keys and a hi-hat kick share some musical DNA with (gulp) Aerosmith’s “Dream On.” Lyrics limn the ache of a wishy-washy break-up; “Now you’re alone, you should have known it might turn out this way, but hold the phone, nothing’s set in stone, the skies are looking gray, but it’s just another day.” Stinging guitars partner with sitarflavored riffs between each verse before a moment of compassionate commiseration; “So much wasted, barely tasted, that sweet life you should have had, disenchanted, taken for granted, it’s no wonder you feel sad,” but even the beatific backing vocals can’t blunt the bitterness and regret. On a record stacked with superlative tracks, four stand out from the pack, and are back-to-back, smack in the middle of the album. “Hang With The Girls” weds staccato guitar riffs to spidery bass lines and a punishing beat. (Almost) ripped-fromthe-headlines lyrics offer a twist on parental confusion over gender and heteronormative expectations. Jimmy and Jennie are a couple of kids exploring their options in a world that venerates conformity. “Jimmy’s mother is worried, about her precious boy, the other lads in the playground, he chooses to avoid…Jennie’s father is worried, she don’t like gingham, or fancy linen, she goes for denim instead.” Scorching lead guitar on the break is mirrored by Chuck Berry-esque rhythm licks and plinky piano. Just when you think you have the story figured out, the bridge disabuses you of all preconceptions; “Forget the gender, just love me tender, this ain’t no lavender love/They found each other, love one and another, and thank the heavens above, they’re in love, they’re in love, they’re in love…now Jennie’s hanging with Jim.” On “My Imaginary Friend,” betrayal comes from an unlikely source. Jangly, Byrdsian guitars spiral atop brittle bass lines and a thumping beat. Incredulous lyrics unspool a sad-sack saga; “Now my imaginary friend won’t talk to me, can you imagine how that feels, to be rejected by someone who was not there? I ought to laugh but the pain is real.” Reminiscing (but not in a chirpy, Little River Band way), over

the good times, sparkly guitars take flight on the break, but the treachery is real: “I thought we were thick as thieves, how could I be so naïve? Caught up in a world of makebelieve.” Hopefully, a security blanket can take up some of the emotional slack. “Equinox” is one of two tracks written by Brad Shepherd, (the other being “I Come For Your Future”). A shimmering slice of sweet Psychedelia, it blends Sunshine Pop harmonies, chiming guitars, rubbery bass lines, space-age keys and an urgent tambourine shake. The effervescent chorus approximates that twice-a-year phenomenon when the sun crosses the celestial equator; “Winter like Summer, ok, Summer meets Winter halfway, welcome tomorrow today, pack up your sorrows away, it was a day like today.” Finally, the title-track takes us on a magic carpet ride powered by phased guitars, thrumming bass notes, pinging keys and an insistent Bo Diddly beat. Cryptic lyrics hint at an epic, intergalactic battle, but in this moment in history, (once again), it’s hard not to equate lines like “No time to lament the many souls who have died, fighting to prevent our genocide, unrelenting gods swept all resistance aside, making us repent our human pride, human pride, foolish pride, they all died..” with the history being made in the Ukraine. Halfway through, the arrangement shapeshifts, layering in whooshy keys, shuddery rhythm guitar and snaking wah-wah riffs leading up to a stinging crescendo before powering down with rippling keys. The record winds down with “Settle Down” and “Got To Get You Out Of My Life.” The former walks the line between ‘60s Garage Rock and ‘90s Grunge. Lyrics like “One by one, my friends have upped and gone, they’ve found new lives on Amazon, no smiley face emoticons, I won’t see them anon, and I’m left to soldier on,” decries the sterile convenience of modern technology, which has left us isolated, insulated and alone in our own echo chamber. Unlike The Fab Four, the Hoodoos have no plans to get you into their life, in fact, they’d prefer that you’d get out, which the latter song perfectly elucidates. This bitter kiss-off is cloaked in soto-voce vocals, piquant guitars, see-saw bass, thin, wild mercury keys and a rumbly beat. Lyrics deliver a withering assessment that leaves no room for equivocation; “Your endless stories are just too much, they all involve meeting such-and-such so excuse me if I lose touch, you can include me out, yes, I’m out.” The subterranean vibe of the track leans closer The Velvet Underground than The Easy Beats, and the vitriol is underscored by a scabrous guitar solo. It’s a banging end to a great record. Although it’s been 12 years since their last album, The Hoodoo Gurus never miss a beat. Chariot Of The Gods drives home the essential truth that this band’s sound remains timeless.

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Monday, March 21

Thursday, March 17

Casuelas Café – Avenida – 5:30pm Chef George’s – Marc Antonelli – 6:30pm Coachella Valley Brewery – St. Paddy’s Party w/ Rick Shelley, Nick Hales, Josh Heinz and David Saba – 5pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm Four Twenty Bank – Open Mic – 6pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Patrice Morris and Kristi King – 6pm Jazzville @ Agua Caliente – Len Rainey and the Midnight Players – 7pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Just Dave Band – 7pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm O’Caine’s – Paddy’s Pig – 11-2pm, Craic Haus – 4pm Plan B Entertainment & Cocktails – Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 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 18

Bart Lounge – DJ – 8pm Casuelas Café – Flashback Boyz – 7pm Chef George’s – Lizann Warner – 6:30pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm Desert Fox – The Magpies – 9:30pm Four Twenty Bank – Firebug, Plastic Ruby, Crystal Gift Shop and Troy Story – 6pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Marc Antonelli and Patricia Welch – 6pm

Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Thee Champagne Band – 9pm Mitch’s on El Paseo – Alex Santana – 12pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm O’Caine’s – Midlife O’Crisis – 6pm 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

Saturday, March 19

Bart Lounge – DJ – 8pm Casuelas Café – Vinny Berry – noon, Laurie Morvan – 7pm Chef George’s – Michael D Angelo and Tim Burleson – 6:30pm Coachella Valley Brewing Co. – “Ladies First 3” w/ The Sieve and the Saddle, Esther Sanchez, Kelsey Manning, Yoves, Grins and Lies and Labia Minora – 6pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm Four Twenty Bank – Tina Turntables – 6pm The Hood – Acoustic Night w/ Empty Seat and Mario Quintero – 9pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Marc Antonelli and Patricia Welch – 6pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Thee Champagne Band – 9pm Mitch’s on El Paseo – Alex Santana – 12pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm O’Caine’s – Paddy’s Pig – 6pm Palm Canyon Roadhouse – Live Music – 8pm Pappy and Harriet’s – Osees w/ Earth Girl Helen Brown – 7pm 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

Sunday, March 20

Bart Lounge – Latina Night w/ DJ LF – 8pm Blu Ember – Gina Sedman – 5pm Casuelas Café – Guadalajara Kings – noon, Barry Baughn Blues Review – 5:30pm Coachella Valley Brewing Co. – Acoustic Afternoon w/ Matt Davin, Josh Heinz and The Sieve and the Saddle – 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 Pappy and Harriet’s – Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum w/ Lorelei K – 9pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana – 12pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King – 6pm The Village – Rapmarz - 10pm

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 22 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 23

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 17 to March 23, 2022

SCREENERS

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A PERFECT PLANET?

A PERFECT PLANET Without a sense of intentional irony, BBC’s exquisite documentary about the natural forces that imbue our extraordinary and home world are vividly, and for some, emotionally celebrated and examined in this timely reminder of the fragility, beauty and wonders of our world – if you subtract the danger, destruction and horrors that human beings exact on our mutually shared home. It’s the only one we have. Why is that so hard for some of us to grasp? Colonizing Mars is not a sane option for ensuring our survival. This stunning documentary is really a manifesto in defense of all interconnected life both sentient and otherwise. Only in maintaining our diversity is there hope for a future for all living things. Richard Attenborough’s soothing and inspired narration is almost a prayer for the protection of this great and literally awesome gift that we have been given through no merit

of our own. How can we not be grateful? Only if you have a heart of stone can you not feel the awe and wonder so vividly conveyed in this masterful and essential work of cinematic art available in stunning 4K resolution. Ideally, this should be shown in churches, synagogues and mosques everywhere and especially where some still scoff at the idea man-made environmental damage. Planet Earth is perfect. Everything about our world – its size, its distance from the sun, its spin and tilt, its moon – is miraculously suited to our existence. Our planets natural (or miraculous?) -- forces perfectly nurture and maintain life itself. A global weather system circulates and distributes fresh water to all corners of the globe, marine currents deliver nutrients to even the deepest reaches of the ocean, sunlight warms and energizes everything it touches, and powerful volcanoes crate and fertilize the land. There is literally no place or part of our

BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS planet where life cannot be found. This marvelous film is a witness to wonders rarely if ever documented in such a beautiful and truly breathtaking manner. If the purpose of life is to experience the beauty around us, as someone recently said to me, then perhaps this magnificent film can encourage us to live in harmony with each other and the world around us. This is perhaps the best and most important (urgent?) film newly available for the home theater. It deserves our attention. Upload this potent dose of awe and wonder – it will do you good. BBC. 4K/UHD (4 Discs). What are you watching these days? Drop me a line. robin@coachellavalleyweekly.

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March 17 to March 23, 2022

ROSIE FLORES & JAMES INTVELD AT PAPPY & HARRIET’S

f you aren’t familiar with Rosie Flores and James Intveld, then you have been missing out. The pair will be sharing that stage for the first time in over 35 years when the play Pappy & Harriet’s on March 25th. Although originally from San Antonio, Texas, Rosie made her bones in L.A. as part of the thriving Punk Rock scene. Initially, she fronted her own band, Rosie And The Screamers, before joining The Screamin’ Sirens, the seminal distaff aggregate that blurred the lines between Rockabilly and Punk. By the late ‘80s she embarked on a solo career. In the ensuing decades she has released a series of critically acclaimed albums that distill her myriad influences into a heady concoction of Rockabilly, Blues, Western Swing, Country, Jazz and Roadhouse Rock & Roll. Rosie is currently signed to Americana indie label Mule Kick. She has been headlining Pappy & Harriet’s since the venerable venue’s earliest days. James also earned his stripes in L.A., working as an Americana/alt.country musician long before those terms were invented. He spent plenty of time earning his keep at L.A.’s premier Country club, The Palomino, initially fronting his band The Rockin’ Shadows, then as a solo artist. He’s also thumped bass for Dwight Yoakam, played lead guitar for the Blasters and added harmonies for John Fogerty’s touring band. Additionally, he’s carved out a separate

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acting career, appearing in Roadhouse, dubbing singing vocals for Johnny Depp in Crybaby and portraying legendary Wrecking Crew drummer Hal Blaine in a Beach Boys miniseries. He made his directing debut with the David Carradine film, Miracle At Sage Creek. It will be a night of Roots Rock Royalty when the pair return to Pappy’s on Friday, March 25th. If you’re smart, you’ll snap up tickets while they’re still available. Pappy & Harriet’s – 53688 Pioneertown Rd Doors – 8:30/ Show – 9:30 All Ages – Indoors Tickets $20 – Available via TicketWeb

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MARCH 31-APRIL 3, 2022

alm Canyon Theatre (PCT) is presenting the classic story of “unrequited” love. While the film version is currently playing at the movie theatres, here’s your opportunity to see the live production on stage. Cyrano de Bergerac runs March 31-April 3. For four nights only! Set in 1640 Paris, Edmond Rostand’s romantic drama Cyrano de Bergerac, tells the story of a gifted poet and swordsman, with self-doubts and insecurities when it comes to his own prowess. Despite possessing many talents and a brilliant mind, the size of Cyrano’s nose, has him believing that he is not worthy of love and therefore unable to profess his love for the beautiful and intelligent Roxane. Meanwhile, the Baron Christian de Neuvillete, whose handsome face compensates for his lack of wit and intellect, sets out to win the heart of the lady Roxane. Cyrano’s lack of confidence

prompts him to instead help Christian court Roxane, by wooing her with his words, as though they were written by Christian, even though they were really written by Cyrano himself. Cyrano de Bergerac is directed by PCT founder, Dr. William J. Layne. The principal cast members include: Michael Pacas as Cyrano. Katrina Dixon as Roxane and Cameron Keys as Christian. Cyrano de Bergerac runs March 31-April 3, 2022. Show times are 7 p.m. on Thursdays, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $29.50 and $15.00 for Students. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities, or other information, call the PCT Box Office at (760) 323-5123 or order online: PalmCanyonTheatre.org. The Palm Canyon Theatre is located at 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, at the corner of Alejo Road and Palm Canyon Drive. Box Office hours are currently Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

March 17 to March 23, 2022

THE VINO VOICE

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THE WATERS OF MARCH

A stick, a stone/it's the end of the road/ It's the rest of a stump/ it's a little alone/ It's a sliver of glass, it is life, it's the sun/ It is night, it is death, it's a trap, it's a gun/… It's the wind blowing free/ it's the end of the slope/ It's a beam, it's a void, it's a hunch, it's a hope/ And the riverbank talks of the waters of March/ It's the end of the strain, it's the joy in your heart/... ell—those are some the English lyrics to the song, The Waters of March by Antonio Carlos Jobim. The original tune was written in Brazilian Portuguese. If you have any jazz inclination— especially that of the “bossa nova” feel, this could well be one of your favorite songs from the genius of Jobim. It’s lyrically and musically existential; one of the greatest & popular songs of the world. As a student of the Romance languages (I’m certain you loyal readers have figured that out already), I find Brazilian Portuguese a wonderment of sounds and feel; it seems to embody French, Italian, and Spanish—and then take off wildly on its own. I urge you to listen to the tune in the original language of the Brazilian Jobim. “Águas de Março”. I love Cantora Larrissa Viana’s rendition. (By the way, because it is so internationally popular, there is a French lyrical version, “Les Eaux de Mars”. A great version is sung by the iconic French singer Georges Moustaki: Hey!—what’s not to love here!) Anyway, getting back to a beverage aspect to this column, as we often clear off the wine bar and cover all types of quaffs, as your friendly somm-about-town, I am often asked: What is the differences between seltzer water, sparkling mineral water, tonic water, club soda and the like? And as your wine steward at the Palm Springs Ralph’s Market, I have to say things can be a little confusing. For the store has some of those items on the soda aisle and some others only in the liquor aisle. To boot! Now we have a load of “Hard Seltzers” on the shelves and the questions become: Which are made with Vodka and which are a malt beverage. So many choices ...so little time! Suffice it to say, that whether you’re making a cocktail or topping off an Aperol Spritz, sparkling water is probably the most all-purpose mixer in the kitchen or on the bar. But as you would expect, not all bubbly water is created equal. Using club soda versus seltzer is an important consideration that can affect the cocktail you’re making. Club soda, mineral water, seltzer, and tonic water all have varying flavor profiles and carbonation levels that will impart different qualities to a drink. For your edification, we’ve gleaned this info from various websites: Club Soda: The main component of the ubiquitous Vodka Soda and the choice of most bartenders as a sparkling element, club soda includes added minerals like sodium bicarbonate and sodium citrate, resulting in fine bubbles and a minerally and slightly saline taste that makes it a closer match to sparkling mineral water than to seltzer. Bartenders love the salinity for the way it enhances many cocktails. Popular brands

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award-winning include Fever-Tree, Canada Dry, Polar, Seagram’s, and Q Mixers. Seltzer is simply plain water that has been carbonated or injected with carbon dioxide. Its flavor is neutral, but popular brands like Polar, Vintage, Bubly, La Croix, and Hal’s typically come in a wide variety of flavors, from lemon-lime to hibiscus. Hard Seltzer meanwhile, is made with an alcoholic base such as fermented cane sugar. While club soda is the most common component in bubbly cocktails, but you might swap in seltzer if you’re watching your salt intake, for club soda contains about 75 milligrams per can! Consider sparkling mineral water, “seltzer’s cousin who studied abroad.” Bottles like Perrier include naturally occurring bubbles from sources like springs and wells; sometimes additional effervescence is added artificially. Flavor profiles and bubble sizes will vary based on the terroir and the minerals naturally present in the source: Natural springs in the Italian Alps give San Pellegrino a touch of salinity, while a limestone spring in Mexico gives Topo Chico its bouncy bubbles and what some consider a slightly citrusy taste. Because of its higher price point, mineral water is usually sipped solo, but Texans swear by Topo Chico for Ranch Water, a cocktail of tequila, fizzy water, and lime juice. Tonic water is a different animal: You can use most sparkling waters interchangeably in a pinch, but that’s not the case with tonic water. Made with a base of soda water, the mixer gets its characteristic bitterness from the addition of quinine, a compound that comes from the bark of the Central American cinchona tree, once beloved for its antimalarial properties. If I get a leg cramp in the middle of the night, I’ll slurp down a small bottle of tonic water—it works for relief. Companies like Schweppes and Canada Dry usually add high-fructose corn syrup to balance the bitterness; you might instead try premium brands like Fever-Tree, Q Mixers, and Fentimans, which employ less-processed sweeteners like cane sugar and agave. Tonic water is a natural match for gin and vodka, but it will give any drink a bitter, bracing quality. We’ve covered “Hard Seltzers” before and will no doubt cover them again as they chase away great international beers from the cold shelves. Cheers!

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March 17 to March 23, 2022

DESERT BEER COMPANY’S (FIRST) 2ND ANNIVERSARY BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS

y any stretch of the imagination, Devon Sanchez has every right to be even more bitter than Devostation, his current Triple IPA. Devon followed his dream to open a brewery in Palm Desert to, “serve up delicious brews for the growing population of craft beer drinkers in the Coachella Valley”. Sounds simple and straightforward, right? With a well-written business plan in hand, Devon found an excellent location on Country Club Drive and Washington; freeway close with a neighborhood atmosphere in Palm Desert. As the build out on the brewery and tasting room were completed, the brewery was launched with much fanfare in July of 2019. The wellappointed tasting room is nicely lit, seats a large platoon, and nicely showcases the brewery behind the bar. Fast forward eight quick months to March of 2020 and Covid would rear its ugly head. Restaurants, including tasting rooms of

breweries and wineries, were forced to shut down in an effort to slow the spread of the global pandemic. Devon and his fledgling brewery were put on the ropes before even completing year one. Shutting down their only revenue stream looked like certain disaster; spot decisions regarding how to remain afloat needed to be made and implemented with urgency. Pulling into Desert Beer Company today, verification of the saving pivot still remains; evidenced by the ‘Curbside Pickup’ parking signs occupying the key spots in front of the business. Beer to go in the form of 64-ounce glass growlers arrived to save the day as family, friends, and regular customers ordered for pickup to keep the new ship afloat. Over time, as pandemic restrictions slowly rescinded, Desert Beer Company was able to open their doors to the general public again. Today’s version of the tasting room lives

on and popularity continues to increase. The family-friendly environment includes sodas for the little ones and cold-brew coffee for non-drinkers and designated drivers alike. Games of every type are also available for the entertainment of all. There are now 20+ beers on tap at all times and the creativity continues to skyrocket. Devon and his team keep the tasting room hopping with events and rotating food vendors on most nights. Pop-up Hoja Blanca will sandwich this weekend’s anniversary event by appearing on Friday night and all-day Sunday. I had the good fortune of experiencing their unique take on Chicharrones as well as their over-the-top Chicken Tinga Tostada last Sunday. Popping off Pies, Taco Tuesday with Tacos El Panda, and Yucca Potato House are also frequent visitors, so foodies are never left out of the mix. In addition to pop-up food, entertainment abounds at Desert Beer Company. Paint Night at the brewery has become a big success with the next event scheduled for Wednesday, March 30th. The entertainment schedule varies, so follow them on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for upcoming events. Better yet, hit their website at DesertBeerCompany.com and join their newsletter to be the first to know about all upcoming events and new beer releases. All of this allows us to circle back to Devon’s belated Second Anniversary, an event which should have occurred in July of 2021. Never mind that this celebration has been postponed for well over eight months…keep in mind Desert Beer Company never had the opportunity to celebrate their first anniversary due to the global pandemic. Trust me when I say that Brewers take their anniversaries pretty seriously, and this might be the greatest feat of delayed gratification ever witnessed in Coachella Valley beer history.

With so much going on with re-opening in 2021, Devon and staff held off the celebration for this Saturday, March 19th. The festivities will begin at Noon and continue through the day until 10pm. You can expect to find new beers on tap, raffle prizes given away throughout the celebration, and KUMA Catering, a supporter of all brewers in the Coachella Valley will provide the type of eclectic menu which only they can deliver. Live entertainment will begin around 1pm and continue until the sun goes down or the neighbors begin to complain, whichever comes first. The gig will be emceed by Ben Crowson and musical performances will include David Macias (Machin), Mikey Reyes (Mikey Reyes Beats & Rhymes, and other special guests. I wish to close this column by taking a moment to give special thanks to Devin. I officially arrived on the Coachella Valley brewing scene in October of 2020, and life as the new brewer on the block can be quite intimidating at times. While all of the brewery owners and brewers have been gracious, nobody has made me feel more welcome in this community as Devin Sanchez. As stated in my opening, he earned every right to be incredibly bitter about the hand dealt to him by Covid. Not only has he found a way to flourish, he has done it with a grace and passion which I can only admire. I’m proud to call him a colleague, but I’m even prouder to say that he is a great friend and an inspirational family man worthy of this praise. Well done my man and Happy Anniversary… may this be the first of many! 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 trying to rebuild a balky old knee 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 17 to March 23, 2022

PET PLACE

ave you noticed one of your pets showing signs of grief when its companion animal passed away? Science confirms that you are not anthropomorphizing your cat or dog. Scientific studies confirm what we animal lovers already know. Animals have feelings, a wide range of emotions including grief. Dogs may become lethargic and stop eating. Cats may retreat into hiding places and refuse food. You may see them look longingly at

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DO ANIMALS GRIEVE?

temporarily set aside by amazement. How did her best fur friend know Heather wasn’t coming home? Isis quit eating for a while and moped around the house. Greyfriars Bobby, a grieving Skye Terrier in Scotland traveled to his owner’s grave daily for 14 years until his own death in 1872. The town of Edinburgh followed the dog’s vigils. A granite statue pictured here of Bobby stands outside an appropriately named pub celebrating this amazing little fellow. A Richard Gere movie, HACHI: A DOG’S TAIL, was based on the true story of an Akita dog owned by a college professor in Japan. (I loved this movie!) After his human’s sudden death, the devoted dog waited hopefully

their buddy’s favorite place hoping to see them again. Many years ago, one of my bonded cats was put to sleep on a final vet visit when it was discovered Heather was ridden with cancer. When I pulled up outside my house with an empty pet carrier, blood curdling screams could be heard from somewhere in the neighborhood. I soon discovered it was Heather’s companion cat, Isis. The screaming stopped as I approached, my grief

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MEET RAVEN

Come meet this lovely big girl at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus shelter! London is 2 yrs old, 55 pounds of doggie love, an exotic Chinese Sharpei mix, dog ID#A1662304. Located at 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, open 10am-4pm Mon through Sat, ask to take her to a visiting area. (760) 343-3644. www.rcdas. org to view their many dogs.

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.

BY JANET McAFEE for his 9 remaining years at the Tokyo train station for his owner to arrive home. The professor’s routine had included the daily walk home from the station with his best fur friend. In 1996, the ASPCA released the Companion Animal Mourning Project. This project studied the grief response in dogs, whose pack mentality and social nature make them vulnerable to mourning. The study showed that upon the death of a companion canine, 36% of dogs ate significantly less, 11% stopped eating completely, 63% showed some extreme change in vocalization (some becoming quieter, others becoming significantly more vocal). Over 50% became clingy with their humans. How can you help your pet get over the mourning period? Give the remaining animal extra time and attention. Give your pet a light massage. Take longer walks with your dog. Give a grieving cat more time for game playing or grooming. Lamb baby food spread thin over cat food may encourage a reluctant cat to eat. Baked chicken without the skin and bones may entice your dog to resume eating. This might be a good time to undertake some positive obedience training with your

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dog. Training creates a deeper bond between the two of you, creating better ways for you to communicate. Take your grieving dog on more outings such as outdoor cafes and shopping in pet friendly stores. Writer Scott Latham wrote about the unceasing loyalty of dogs, “From man’s best friend’s unceasing loyalty, mankind should master.” 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)

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HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COACHELLA 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) 3290203. (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 17 to March 23, 2022

SAFETY TIPS

ook no further - I have one for you, and I promise you will fall in love! I also promise you won’t get stood up, but you’ll certainly be “standing up” and dancing to the sounds of Michael Paulo, David Benoit and Barbara Morrison. Don’t be shy, bring some friends and rendezvous at the Westin Resort, Mission Hills in Rancho

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California. There is no need to keep it a secret. Your dates day and time is March 19th and starts at 7:00 pm and located at 71333 Dinah Shore Drive Rancho Mirage Ca. 92270. Share this with others in need of a date and great time at the recently remodeled Westin Rancho Mirage. It is the premier

Coachella Valley destination for everyone with recent upgrades and additions at the resort. The Westin’s General Manager Tom Scaramellino and his incredible “service before self” Westin staff members are waiting to serve you. These music events are orchestrated by Terri Paulo and her amazing

CYBER CORNER

hishing attacks continue to play a significant role in the cyber security landscape. Verizon Enterprise, in its 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), discovered that phishing was one of the most common types of data breach activities. Phishing was found in more than a third (36%) of the breaches. This is an increase from 22% a year ago. For the coming years, cybercriminals show no indications of slowing down their phishing attacks. As phishing attacks are on the rise, they pose a serious threat to businesses all around the world. If businesses are to secure their corporate information, they must be able to recognize some of the most typical phishing frauds. It's also critical that they understand some of the most prevalent techniques used by criminals to perpetrate these scams. In this article, we will learn; What is a Phishing Attack, How does it Work, How To Recognize Phishing, How To Protect Yourself From Phishing Attacks, and What To Do if You Suspect a Phishing Attack. What is a Phishing Attack? Phishing is a type of social engineering attack that is commonly used to obtain sensitive information from users, such as login passwords and credit card details. It happens when a hacker poses as a trusted entity and convinces a victim to open an email or a message. The receiver is subsequently tricked into clicking a malicious link, which can result in malware installation, system freeze as part of a ransomware attack, or the disclosure of sensitive information. An attack has the potential to be devastating. Unauthorized purchases, money theft, and identity theft are examples of this for individuals. Furthermore, phishing is frequently used as part of a larger attack, such as an advanced persistent threat (APT) event, to build a foothold in business or governmental networks. Employees are compromised in this scenario in order to circumvent security perimeters, disseminate malware inside a closed environment, or get privileged access to protected data. A business that falls victim to such an attack usually suffers significant financial losses as well as a loss of market share, reputation, and consumer confidence. How Phishing Works? Phishing attackers can target anyone who uses the internet or phones. Phishing attacks often attempt to infect your device with malware, malware infects your device, steals your secret credentials to steal your

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA saxophonist husband Michael Paulo of Paulo Productions. You can purchase tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gWfaSz-U During your stay, make sure you get to Pinzimini restaurant, featuring Italian inspired cuisine and more. Fire up your appetite on Modern Tuscan style entrees as well as small plates with antipasti, pizza, pasta and paninis. Did I mention the Fireside lounge with music Thursday – Sunday? You’ll have to check that out with the gorgeous views of the San Jacinto Mountain and hillsides surrounding the desert. The colors change hour to hour and go great with food, wine, music, and friends!

BY DENNIS SHELLY

money or identity, takes control of your social accounts, and persuades you to send money or valuables voluntarily. These threats don't always target only you. If a hacker gains access to your email, contact list, or social media accounts, they can send phishing messages to people you know, posing as you. Phishing is deceptive and dangerous because it relies on trust and urgency. You're an easy target if the criminal can persuade you to trust them and act without thinking. How To Recognize Phishing? Scammers keep on updating their techniques all the time, but several warnings or indications might help you to spot a phishing email or text message. Phishing emails and messages may appear to be from a company you're familiar with or trust. They may appear to be from a bank, credit card company, social networking site, online payment website or app, or online store. In order to deceive you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment, phishing emails and messages often tell a story. They might say there's an issue with your account or payment information, or you need to confirm some personal information, or they might include a fake invoice, or want you to click on a link to make a payment or tell you that you're eligible to register for a government refund or provide a voucher for a free purchase. People who provide scammers with their personal information may face serious consequences as a result of their responses to phishing emails. They can also damage the reputations of the companies they're

spoofing. How to Protect Yourself Against Phishing Attempts? Many phishing emails may be blocked by your email spam filters. Scammers are constantly attempting to beat spam filters, so adding extra levels of security is a good idea. Here are four things you can do right now to safeguard yourself from phishing scams. 1. Use security software to protect your PC. Set the software to automatically update so that it can handle any new security risks. 2. Set your phone's software to update automatically to keep it safe. These upgrades may provide you with critical security protection. 3. Use multi-factor authentication to secure your accounts. Some accounts provide additional protection by requesting two or more credentials to log in. Multi-factor authentication is the term for this. There are two types of extra credentials you'll need to log in to your account: • Something you have, such as a password or a security key obtained through authentication software. • Something you are, such as a scan of your fingerprint, retina, or face. If scammers do gain your login and password, multi-factor authentication makes it more difficult for them to enter into your accounts. 4. Back up your data to keep it safe. Make a backup of your data and make sure it isn't connected to your home network. Your PC data can be copied to an external hard drive

or cloud storage. Back up your phone's data as well. What To Do if You Suspect a Phishing Attack? If You suspect a phishing attack, here's what you should do. Answer this question if you receive an email or text message asking you to click on a link or open an attachment: Do I have an account with the company or know the person who contacted me? It might be a phishing hoax if the answer is "No." Revisit the guidelines to spot phishing and check for symptoms of a phishing scam. If you see them, report the message and then delete the message. If the answer is "Yes," contact the firm using a phone number or website that you know is legitimate. Not using the information or contact details contained in the email. As malicious software can be installed via attachments and URLs contained in the email or message. Phishing schemes have become more diverse and complex in recent years, and they have possibly become more harmful than previously. With the integration of social media and log-in mechanisms, an attacker may possibly execute several data breaches on a single individual using a single phished password, leaving them exposed to ransomware attacks. Individuals and businesses may detect some of the most frequent forms of phishing attempts by staying watchful. However, this does not guarantee that they will be able to detect every phish. Phishing is always changing and adopting new forms and strategies. While phishing can be a challenging subject to tackle at times, you can considerably reduce your chance of falling victim to digital scammers by following the basic tips and advice mentioned in this article and using proper phishing prevention tools. 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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HADDON LIBBY

THE IMPACT OF INFLATION

ighty years ago, the cost to see a movie was $0.25. Today movie tickets cost anywhere from $10 to $20. Over that 80-year period, the average annual inflation rate has been 3.7%. That 25-cent ticket should be about $5 if the price went up at the rate of inflation. Instead, the price has gone up by twice the inflation rate. What about more important key needs like oil and food? Once World War II was over, the cost of a barrel of oil was $1.63. Today, the price of a barrel of oil is more than $100/ barrel for an average increase of 5.6%. In both cases, cost increases have grown by more than the rate of inflation. As a reminder, the inflation rate excludes food and fuel. Including food and fuel, inflation at present is running closer to 15% than the official 8% rate. While $6+ per gallon gas is the highest price that most of us have ever paid, the cost to drive a mile remains near some of the lowest levels of the last 40 years. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the cost to drive a mile in 1980 was 30 cents. At present, the cost per mile is about 17 cents. Gas prices hit a record low of 8 cents per mile in 1999. Low oil prices came at the same

time that the U.S.S.R. failed, Boris Yeltsin stepped down and Vladimir Putin came to power. Prices rose steadily during the Bush Administration until the Great Recession hit. At the start of the Great Recession, gas prices were nearly 25 cents per mile only to fall to 10 cents per mile in 2009. While oil prices rose back to the 18-22 cent per mile range for most of the Obama Administration, an increase in fracking led to a dramatic drop in oil prices such that cost was back to 10 cent per mile when Trump came to power. Prices stayed relatively stable in the 10-15 cents per mile range until the pandemic where prices collapsed to the 10 cent per mile level. The Russian incursion has disrupted global food supplies as Russia and the Ukraine are

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two of the larger wheat producers in the world. Until the war, wheat prices were at some of the lowest levels that we have ever experienced. Despite an increase in the money supply by nearly 40% during the pandemic, wheat prices remained low at less than $5/bushel. For comparison, wheat was more than $30/bushel in 1949. The price declined steadily to $10/bushel until the Energy Crisis of 1974 where prices spiked to $30/bushel. With increased production and greater efficiency, prices fell to an all-time low of less than $5/bushel from 1999 through 2006 and again from 2016 through 2021. Today the price of a bushel of wheat is $14. The real issue is that the average American worker saw wages stagnate for years while prices increased. While oil or wheat prices on a standalone basis are not enough to cause most people to struggle, when you combine higher prices in these areas with higher housing and healthcare costs, people just don’t earn enough. While wage growth may be significantly higher than in the past, these increases do not keep pace with higher inflation for half of all Americans. For these folks, it is estimated that more than 25% of income goes toward food and fuel.

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BY HADDON LIBBY Data service Statistica calculated the hourly wage of the average American worker since 1980 but adjusted wages so that all numbers used the value of a dollar in 2020 prior to the pandemic. Where the average worker earns $16.50/hour today, wages were $15.50/hour five years ago. From 1979 to 2016, the average worker saw earnings grow $0.30/hour. While recent wage increases were helpful, they are inadequate to cope with higher costs. Haddon Libby is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Winslow Drake Investment Management. For more information on services, please visit www. WinslowDrake.com.

LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED & CRIMINALLY ACCUSED

BEWARE OF THE IDES OF MARCH IN 2022 - PART 2

ast week I shared that in high school, many of us had to read about Julius Caesar and the Ides 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. Getting arrested for a DUI or being in an auto accident is certain an unlucky day for any of us. Historically there are more DUI FATALITIES in the Coachella Valley, per capita, than anywhere else in California. Thus it is logical that DUI arrests and fatalities spike during the Tennis and concert season. Naturally our law enforcement agencies become more vigilant on these weekends. Of course I have to stay close to my phone for clients that need

assistance with an Injury Accident and or a DUI. Victims think they will be ok in a day or two and innocently talk to the insurance adjuster and go to their family doctor. Doing both damages their case. Because of this, many lawyers rejects these cases. I have explained this in a previous article…”Mr. Gribow, Why Won’t You Accept My Accident Case?” Victims are often afraid of getting in an ambulance or seeing a doctor and getting billed. They do not realize the insurance company, for the ‘at fault’ party, will pay for these bills. Most drivers have medical payments coverage in their auto policy and or Health Insurance that will also pay up to their coverage limits. Many prospective clients do not know their policy limits or cannot find their policy. It is important to know this information because the other driver may not have insurance. If so, we would present an uninsured motorist (UM) claim against our client’s own policy. It is important to note that a medical provider is primarily concerned about getting paid for his/her work as is a hospital or urgent

care. If the injured party cannot find their policies, they often resort to using a credit card to pay for treatment … or being refused service. An experienced lawyer can often get medical treatment on a lien. Typically, no one tells the victim that they should see a doctor right away to document the injuries, let alone have the victim prepare a summary of their injuries. When preparing this summary, the victim should write down their symptoms/injuries by starting with the top of their head and moving to the bottom of their toes. Additionally, the victim should see a medical provider they have not seen before. This is because their current medical providers have records that document prior injuries, alcohol or drugs issues, psych referrals, STD’s, abortions etc. Though these records may have nothing to do with the accident, many jurors will incorrectly think less of the victim on account of these issues. I advise my clients to not post anything on social media after an accident. The last thing you want is for the insurance company to find

your client’s posts of their playing tennis, golf, skiing or running in a marathon, while they complain they cannot do anything because of the amount of pain they are encountering. Because of the mistakes and challenges listed above it is hard to maximize the value of an accident case and these cases often result in a smaller settlement. As a result many lawyers reluctantly reject these cases. 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

March 17 to March 23, 2022

SENDME A TRAINER

ver wonder what makes you hungry or crave certain foods? Why you always have enough room for dessert even though you just finished a big meal? Or why you might stand in front of an open fridge full of food and then say, “We have nothing to eat!”? Such is the power of neurotransmitters. NEUROTRANSMITTERS – THE BASICS The human brain is composed of roughly 86 billion neurons (nerve cells). These nerve cells communicate with each other via chemical messengers called neurotransmitters. There are two types of neurotransmitters: inhibitory and excitatory. While inhibitory neurotransmitters calm the brain, excitatory neurotransmitters stimulate the brain. Neurotransmitters affect sleep, mood, motivation, memory, focus, energy, libido, weight, and can cause adverse symptoms when they are out of balance. It’s been estimated that 86% of North Americans have sub-optimal neurotransmitter levels. Stress, lack of sleep, poor diet, addictive substances, and genetic predisposition are all to blame for poor neurotransmitter levels. How Do Neurotransmitters Affect Weight Loss? When most of us think of weight loss, we don’t usually think of the brain. The brain, however, has a dramatic impact on body composition. Your appetite is not only a product of your physiology, but also your psychology; it’s a complex interaction of hormones and neurotransmitters. So which neurotransmitters are the

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HOW TO USE YOUR BRAIN TO IMPACT YOUR WEIGHT LOSS

biggest players in weight management? While all neurotransmitters are important, the big “four” are dopamine, acetylcholine, GABA, serotonin, and melatonin. In this article, we will discuss Dopamine! DOPAMINE – THE PLEASURE HORMONE In terms of weight loss, dopamine is the most important of the four brain chemicals. Dopamine is a unique neurotransmitter in that it can be excitatory or inhibitory, depending on the receptor it binds to. It’s derived from the amino acid tyrosine and is released during gratifying activities, such as food consumption, sex, exercise, and several drugs. The function of dopamine is diverse as it plays a role in pleasure/reward, mood, attention, and motor skills. Those low in dopamine often use foods

and stimulants to get them through the day. The problem is that most of the foods and stimulants people crave – chocolate, candy, diet sodas, coffee, or energy drinks – lead to unhealthy eating habits and obesity. Each of these substances actually does boost dopamine production. So in a sense, you are self-medicating correctly, although dangerously. Research shows that dopamineinduced behavior leads to repeated cravings and overindulgence. Without the right amount of dopamine, you’re never physically and emotionally fulfilled by food, no matter how much you’ve eaten. So you keep eating and eating and eating. While not enough dopamine can leave you fatigued – craving food and stimulation – too much can cause addictive behaviors. Dopamine is one of the reasons why foods can be addictive. Not surprisingly, almost all abusive drugs and addictive substances, such as alcohol, nicotine, cocaine, and even sugar, influence dopamine production. The goal for weight loss is to have a dopamine signalling system that regulates and balances your body with sustained energy and motivation. Besides the many pleasures dopamine brings, healthy levels of dopamine naturally suppress appetite and aid weight loss. Just be aware that dopamine does decrease with most weight loss attempts. To Positively Influence Dopamine Levels Limit your sugar intake: sugar alters brain chemistry by disrupting dopamine levels. That’s why people experience a “sugar-high” shortly after eating sweets. In fact, sugar

LIVING OUT PALM SPRINGS, LUXURY LGBTQ+ SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR LEASING

THE FIRST LIVING OUT LGBTQ+, 55+ SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY IS SET TO OPEN RESERVATIONS TO THE PUBLIC ON MARCH 1

he highly anticipated active senior living community Living Out Palm Springs is thrilled to announce that it is now accepting reservations starting March 1. The elegant apartment community for active LGBTQ+ 55+ Adults is designed to meet the unique needs of active seniors and provide a safe and welcoming home for its residents. Living Out Palm Springs will be the inaugural property for KOAR International LLC, with plans to develop similar LGBTQ+ focused developments across the United States. With a projected grand opening in the first quarter of 2023, this 55+ senior living community will be an upscale resort apartment community built on nine acres of land in central Palm Springs, California. “We welcome the LGBTQ+ senior community and their allies to get an early look at this luxury active adult retirement community designed to be a safe haven for residents," said Loren S. Ostrow. “Now that reservations are open for leasing, this allows for the Palm Springs community and beyond to get a sense of what is to come with the flagship property which is to set the tone for similar LGBTQ+ senior developments throughout the United States.” There will be 122 units in four-unit configurations ranging from a 1 bed, 1 ½ bath + den, to a 2 bed, 2 ½ bath + den. Units

will range from approximately 1,100 sq. ft to 1,700 sq. ft. with every unit containing a large usable balcony or patio. The architecture of the community will reference the iconic MidCentury Modern style for which Palm Springs is famous. Prospective residents can log on to Livingout.com to reserve an apartment or sign up to get updates on the community

to learn more about the first-of its kind safe space for the LGBTQ+ seniors and allies. Here are some renderings of the community and photos from the official groundbreaking event. Living Out Palm Springs will be Living Out's flagship community created by Loren S. Ostrow and Paul Alanis owners of Los Angeles-based real estate company, KOAR

BY NADIA POPOVA stimulates the exact same euphoric pathway as alcohol and drugs. Supplement with l-tyrosine: since tyrosine is the building block of dopamine, supplementing with tyrosine can help increase dopamine production. An even better choice is acetyl-l-tyrosine, which is a more bio-available form. Eat foods high in tyrosine: bananas are an exceptional food for regulating dopamine because they have a high concentration of tyrosine. Other foods known to boost dopamine levels include almonds, apples, beets, watermelons, cherries, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, yogurt, beans, eggs, fish, and meats. Limit caffeine: just like sugar, coffee offers only temporary relief. After experiencing the initial kick caffeine offers, dopamine levels in the body decrease. So, go for a cup of decaf instead if you have already had your morning fill. Avoid stress and relax: CBT tools, meditation, self-reflection, hot bath, or a massage are all activities that increase dopamine levels. To learn more about how Cognitive Behavior Therapy tools (CBT) and hoe it can increase your dopamine, leading to sustainable weight loss results request a Free consultation (760)880-9904.

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International, LLC. Living Out Palm Springs will be a resort project for 55+ LGBTQ+ community members and their allies. The community will celebrate vibrancy and authenticity while providing a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment. Living Out Palm Springs will be the home you have always wanted in the community every LGBTQ+ person deserves! For more information visit: livingout.com and follow @LivingOutPS on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

SWAG FOR THESOUL

“Unity is the heart of peace. There can be no peace without unity and there can be no unity without U and I. As we prepare to step across the threshold of ‘The Golden Age of Peace’, we must integrate, promote and revere unity as an irrevocable standard.” Daily Agreements, Guidelines & Intentions, by Aimee Mosco and Donald L. Ferguson, pg. 109 rue peace is something that is achieved best and to the highest degree when two or more parties are aligned with their inner nature during their interactions with one another. If even one of the parties is not in connection with inner spirit, the exchange falls short of meeting the highest potential for peace. The old paradigm that has led us to the threshold of the Golden Age of Peace was one of polarity. Good vs. bad and light vs. dark were prevailing themes that captivated our attention. Our soul studies in the old paradigm kept us focused with precision on the dynamic spectrum of separation, connection and all things in between. One end of that spectrum was represented by complete and utter disconnection from others, from inner spirit, and from reality, among other things. The other end of the spectrum was represented by deep and meaningful connection to others, to inner self, to heightened awareness and to anything divine in nature. The light end of the spectrum was fueled by love and the dark end, fueled by fear. For centuries, our embodied souls studied both ends of the spectrum using freewill to become intimately acquainted with perceptions, thoughts, feelings and actions that reflect the two

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BY AIMEE MOSCO

opposite states of being. We needed to be as familiar with the dark as the light, which represents our true inner nature. The purpose of these studies was to expand our human ability to identify fear with ease, so we could neutralize it and bring ourselves back into alignment with divine nature. Beliefs, thoughts, feelings, and actions reflective of connection and unity, come naturally to us when we are centered in divine nature. At this point, we have done all of the work. We have turned over every stone to examine the dark from an embodied perspective across the course of centuries and throughout many lifetimes. We know what it looks and feels like, and we know how to use love for illumination. We know how to bring ourselves back into alignment with divine nature and how to choose connection over separation. When we commit to choosing connection and unity as our standard, both as individuals and collectively, is when peace will prevail. Let’s do it! In my pursuit to help you align with the principles of unity as you ascend, I invite you to join my Facebook group SACRED Light Code Keys. Go to facebook.com/ groups/621727488898099 and share your light in this supportive community. Aimee Mosco is an Author, Intuitive Channel, Spiritual Teacher and CoFounder of Intentional Healing Systems, LLC. Aimee’s desire to help others inspired her first book “Gratitude + Forgiveness x (LOVE) = Happiness”. Aimee serves as Vice Chair to the World Game Changers Board of Directors, a charitable CIC based in the UK. Find Aimee’s Channeling page on Facebook with @ihsaimeemosco or visit Aimee at www.ihsunity.com.

March 17 to March 23, 2022

FREEWILL ASTROLOGY

WEEK OF MARCH 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Singer, dancer, and comedian Sammy Davis Jr. disliked the song “The Candy Man,” but he recorded it anyway, heeding his advisors. He spent just a brief time in the studio, finishing his vocals in two takes. “The song is going straight to the toilet,” he complained, “pulling my career down with it.” Surprise! It became the best-selling tune of his career, topping the Billboard charts for three weeks. I suspect there could be a similar phenomenon (or two!) in your life during the coming months, Aries. Don’t be too sure you know how or where your interesting accomplishments will arise. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I love author Maya Angelou’s definition of high accomplishment, and I recommend you take steps to make it your own in the coming weeks. She wrote, “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” Please note that in her view, success is not primarily about being popular, prestigious, powerful, or prosperous. I’m sure she wouldn’t exclude those qualities from her formula, but the key point is that they are all less crucial than selflove. Please devote quality time to refining and upgrading this aspect of your drive for success. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “I’m not fake in any way,” declared Gemini actor Courteney Cox. On the face of it, that’s an amazing statement for a Gemini to make. After all, many in your tribe are masters of disguise and shapeshifting. Cox herself has won accolades for playing a wide variety of characters during her film and TV career, ranging from comedy to drama to horror. But let’s consider the possibility that, yes, you Geminis can be versatile, mutable, and mercurial, yet also authentic and genuine. I think this specialty of yours could and should be extra prominent in the coming weeks. CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Sometimes I prayed for Baby Jesus to make me good, but Baby Jesus didn’t,” wrote author Barbara Kingsolver about her childhood approach to self-improvement. Just because this method failed to work for her, however, doesn’t mean it won’t work for others. In saying that, I’m not implying you should send out appeals to Baby Jesus. But I suggest you call on your imagination to help you figure out what influences may, in fact, boost your goodness. It’s an excellent time to seek help as you elevate your integrity, expand your compassion, and deepen your commitment to ethical behavior. It’s not that you’re deficient in those departments; just that now is your special time to do what we all need to do periodically: Make sure our actual behavior is in rapt alignment with our high ideals. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Leo classicist and author Edith Hamilton specialized in the history of ancient Greece. The poet Homer was one of the most influential voices of that world. Hamilton wrote, “An ancient writer said of Homer that he touched nothing without somehow honoring and glorifying it.” I love that about his work, and I invite you to match his energy in the coming weeks. I realize that’s a lot to ask. But according to my reading of the astrological omens, you will indeed have a knack for honoring and glorifying all you touch. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Starhawk, one of my favorite witches, reminds us that “sexuality is the expression of the creative life force of the universe. It is not dirty, nor is it merely ‘normal’; it is sacred. And sacred can also be affectionate, joyful, pleasurable, passionate, funny, or purely animal.” I hope you enjoy an abundance of such lushness in the coming weeks, Virgo. It’s a favorable time in your astrological cycle for synergizing eros and spirituality. You have poetic license to express your delight about being alive with imaginative acts of sublime love. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In 1634, English poet John Milton coined the phrase “silver lining.” It has become an idiom referring to a redemptive aspect of an experience that falls short of expectations. Over 350 years later, American author Arthur

Yorinks wrote, “Too many people miss the silver lining because they’re expecting gold.” Now I’m relaying his message to you. Hopefully, my headsup will ensure that you won’t miss the silver lining for any reason, including the possibility that you’re fixated on gold. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “This is the most profound spiritual truth I know,” declares author Anne Lamott. “That even when we’re most sure that love can’t conquer all, it seems to anyway. It goes down into the rat hole with us, in the guise of our friends, and there it swells and comforts. It gives us second winds, third winds, hundredth winds.” Lamott’s thoughts will be your wisdom to live by during the next eight weeks, Scorpio. Even if you think you already know everything there is to know about the powers of love to heal and transform, I urge you to be open to new powers that you have never before seen in action. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Witty Sagittarian author Ashleigh Brilliant has created thousands of cheerful yet often sardonic epigrams. In accordance with current astrological omens, I have chosen six that will be useful for you to treat as your own in the coming weeks. 1. “I may not be totally perfect, but parts of me are excellent.” 2. “I have abandoned my search for truth and am now looking for a good fantasy.” 3. “All I want is a warm bed and a kind word and unlimited power.” 4. “Do your best to satisfy me— that’s all I ask of everybody.” 5. “I’m just moving clouds today, tomorrow I’ll try mountains.” 6. “A terrible thing has happened. I have lost my will to suffer.” CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “All experience is an enrichment rather than an impoverishment,” wrote author Eudora Welty. That may seem like a simple and obvious statement, but in my view, it’s profound and revolutionary. Too often, we are inclined to conclude that a relatively unpleasant or inconvenient event has diminished us. And while it may indeed have drained some of our vitality or caused us angst, it has almost certainly taught us a lesson or given us insight that will serve us well in the long run—if only to help us avoid similar downers in the future. According to my analysis of your current astrological omens, these thoughts are of prime importance for you right now. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Life swarms with innocent monsters,” observed poet Charles Baudelaire. Who are the “innocent monsters”? I’ll suggest a few candidates. Boring people who waste your time but who aren’t inherently evil. Cute advertisements that subtly coax you to want stuff you don’t really need. Social media that seem like amusing diversions except for the fact that they suck your time and drain your energy. That’s the bad news, Aquarius. The good news is that the coming weeks will be a favorable time to eliminate from your life at least some of those innocent monsters. You’re entering a period when you’ll have a strong knack for purging “nice” influences that aren’t really very nice. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Never underestimate the wisdom of being easily satisfied,” wrote aphorist Marty Rubin. If you’re open to welcoming such a challenge, Pisces, I propose that you work on being very easily satisfied during the coming weeks. See if you can figure out how to enjoy even the smallest daily events with blissful gratitude. Exult in the details that make your daily rhythm so rich. Use your ingenuity to deepen your capacity for regarding life as an ongoing miracle. If you do this right, there will be no need to pretend you’re having fun. You will vividly enhance your sensitivity to the ordinary glories we all tend to take for granted. Homework: What small change could you initiate that will make a big beneficial difference? Newsletter.FreeWillAstrology.com ---------------------------------------Rob Brezsny - Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

March 17 to March 23, 2022

CANNABIS CORNER

n cannabinoid science, recently published studies have shown the sophisticated side of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in our sister animals. The ECS is present throughout the animal kingdom, the only exceptions being Protozoa (single-celled organisms) and insects. Some animals, like the zebrafish, lobsters, tobacco hornworm, and caterpillars lack CB1and CB2 cannabinoid receptors. Studies show there are four other key receptors that endocannabinoids bind to – TRPV1, TRPA1A, TRPA1B, and GPR55. The zebrafish, a freshwater minnow native to Southeast Asia with narrow black and white stripes running the length of its body has served as an important tool in human health research since the 1980s for the screening of novel drugs and environmental pollutants. Because it develops rapidly, reproduces abundantly, and is hardy and easy to care for, it shares important organs, tissues, and genetics with humans. Zebrafish serve as a non-mammalian

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DO ANIMALS KNOW HOW TO SELF-MEDICATE?

animal model in toxicology, pharmacology, and behavioral neuroscience research. Most animal research into ECS function involves mice, scientists have also studied cannabinoids and their receptors in cats, dogs, and in less obvious species like sea urchins, sea squirts, zebrafish, and zebra finches. Bees use sap with antibiotic properties that kill fungus and other microbes. They mix their own secreted oils from plants to make a substance called Propolis. A study found that bees bring in 45% more Propolis when the hive is infected with a dangerous fungus. Somehow, they are able to prioritize the importance of bringing in more Propolis. In addition, bees kill larvae who have been infected by fungal spores which also takes considerable time and energy. When harmless spores were placed in the hive, the bees removed the spores but did not spread Propolis. One well known study involved a chimpanzee who become ill. She left her

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infant with a friend and built a special nest in a tree. She broke branches off a plant called Vernonia amygdalina which is found to have many medicinal chemicals against parasites. She sucked juice from the tips of a plant that could be poisonous in a higher dose. The plant is strong medicine for stomach problems and parasites that takes 24 hours to work. The chimp was sick and weak for a day resting in the isolated nest she had built for the occasion and then felt better and caught up to the troop and her child. It helped with the most dangerous parasite they faced, Oesophagostonum stephanostonum. They demonstrated skill in using the right amount that was almost dangerous but killed the parasites. They also used this plant as a prevention during seasons with the most parasites. Recent research shows many other animals and insects self-medicate. Caterpillars eat particular plants that are toxic to kill parasitic flies. Ants use special sap from spruce trees to ward off particular microbes—these include the antimicrobial terpenes. Parrots eat clay when their stomach is upset. Monkeys have special repellants for insects including citrus juices, and a poisonous insect.

A sick porcupine ate a toxic plant, and this was observed by a local healer who learned about the medical properties. His tribe then began to use the herb for stomach ailments. Early hominids showed knowledge of particular medicinal plants that would repel dangerous insects. House sparrows and finches fight mites by taking cigarette butts into their nest. Monarch butterflies infected with parasites protect their children by putting eggs on milkweed that kills parasites. It is hard to believe that non-mammal animals have the level of cognition to learn from the environment and pass it on to their offspring or is this information hardwired in the brain structures. Perhaps, individual bee intelligence is most surprising, with the ability to have symbolic language, abstract symbols, use the most efficient pathways to many flowers, kaleidoscopic memory of five miles of plants, and the ability to tell others about the exact locations from the five miles of travel. It raises the question as to whether farms should plant medicinal plants to avoid using so many antibiotics. How bees know that Propolis is a fungal antibiotic and how to differentiate between dangerous and harmless fungus is a mystery. Unfortunately, now bees have more difficulty finding the trees that they need for their medicine. Comments? info@ruthahillrn.com

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