Coachella Valley Weekly - June 30 to July 6, 2022 Vol. 11 No. 16

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all to enjoy!”, said Mayor Steven Hernandez.

As in years past, this event will feature a variety of fun activities for guests of all ages including carnival games such as the balloon dart, ring toss and bushel basket toss, and rides will include Round Up, Swing and the Frog.

Several food vendors will be onsite throughout the course of the event selling refreshing treats, hot plates and finger foods.

“This is a feel-good event that we look forward to every year. Our residents always enjoy coming together for the fun, food and of course, the epic fireworks show, “stated Councilwoman Megan Beaman Jacinto.

For more information regarding the Independence Day Celebration, visit Coachella. org or visit the City of Coachella’s Facebook or Instagram page.

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CONTENTS

Fourth Of July .......................................... 3-5 Palm Springs International Piano Competition ............................................. 5 PS ShortFest - "Living The Dream" ........... 6 Military Days - PS Aerial Tramway ............ 6 Daytime Moon ............................................ 7 Consider This - Fred Drake......................... 8 Club Crawler Nightlife ............................... 9 Screeners................................................... 10 The Vino Voice .......................................... 12 Travel Tips 4 U ........................................... 13 Pet Place .............................................. 14-15 Home Instead - Parkinson's Resource Organization .......................................... 16 Haddon Libby ............................................17 Dale Gribow .............................................. 17 Safety Tips ................................................. 18 Health - Keto.............................................. 19 Free Will Astrology................................... 19 Send Me A Trainer .................................... 20 Cannabis Corner ....................................... 21

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PALM DESERT CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS In the mood for a patriotic party? We know just the place! Head to Palm Desert Civic Center Park this 4th of July for the City of Palm Desert’s Independence Day Celebration.

With a swing band concert, food trucks and a terrific fireworks show—all happening in the Coachella Valley’s premier park—you’d be hard-pressed to find a better way to celebrate in the area.

While most of the official holiday activities are held in the evening to be timed with the setting sun, Civic Center Park is open all day for family fun. Kids activities and games start at 4 p.m. on the field area behind the Family YMCA of the Desert building, a short distance north of the two children’s playgrounds.

A variety of food trucks and vendors will be on hand with tasty treats, set up by 5 p.m. in the parking lot on the western edge of Civic Center Park. Food options will range from snacks and beverages to more substantial fare including burgers and tacos. Attendees may also pack a picnic dinner, but portable barbecues and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. For your comfort, bring a blanket or chair to sit on.

The evening’s events officially kick off at 7:30pm at the park’s amphitheater with the singing of the National Anthem. Immediately afterward, the Swing Cats Big Band with the Swing Kittens will entertain the crowd with a lively set of songs including swing-era classics and pop favorites. The Swing Cats are wellknown in Southern California for their many appearances at Disneyland as well as past 4th of July performances in Palm Desert.

Then, at 9pm, comes the big show itself. The nighttime sky lights up with a spectacular 20-minute fireworks extravaganza accompanied by patriotic and contemporary music. The fireworks display can be enjoyed from any location in Civic Center Park that offers a clear view to the west. For people who are watching the fireworks away the amphitheater, the music is simulcast on radio stations The Mix 100.5 FM and 98.5 The Bull.

A warm welcome is extended to Indian Wells residents. Palm Desert thanks the City of Indian Wells for helping to defray some of the costs of this year’s celebration.

To protect public safety, please note that private fireworks are illegal in Civic Center Park and throughout Palm Desert. Golf carts will not be allowed to operate inside park grounds during the holiday celebration. Smoking is also prohibited in the park.

Palm Desert’s Independence Day Celebration traditionally attracts several thousand people to Civic Center Park, 73510

Fred Waring Drive, so it’s wise to know your transportation options in advance. Parking at Civic Center Park on July 4 is accessible from Fred Waring Drive only and will be allowed until the parking lots are full, which is generally no later than 6 p.m. Overflow event parking will once again be allowed on the College of the Desert campus, with access available from Fred Waring Drive.

For the comfort and convenience of attendees, free, air-conditioned shuttle service will be provided between The Gardens on El Paseo and the park from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.

The Gardens is located at the corner of El Paseo and San Pablo Avenue.

To accommodate the pyrotechnic safety zone, San Pablo Avenue between Fred Waring and Magnesia Falls Drive plus the northwest corner of Civic Center Park (including the dog parks and baseball fields) will close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 2. Fred Waring between San Pablo and Portola Avenue will close in both directions on July 4 at 7 p.m. Streets in the vicinity of the Civic Center will reopen when it is safe to do so following the conclusion of the event. Dog parks will reopen on Tuesday, July 5 at 5 a.m. For more information, please call 760-568-1441.

INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENT PLANNED FOR JULY 1ST AT COACHELLA’S BAGDOUMA PARK The City of Coachella will be hosting their annual Independence Day celebration at Bagdouma Park this coming Friday, July 1st from 6 to 9pm. This free family event will feature a handful of carnival rides and games, live music with The Delgado Band, a variety of local food vendors and a fireworks grand finale.

“Coachella is looking forward to kicking off the July 4th weekend with a big celebration for

PALM SPRINGS TO CELEBRATE “ALL AMERICAN 4TH OF JULY” WEEKEND OF EVENTS The City of Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce a series of FREE, fun and patriotic festivities over Fourth of July weekend that will celebrate Independence Day at city parks and at the Palm Springs Swim Center, culminating with a July 4th pool party, Power baseball and the City’s much loved “All American Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular” at Palm Springs Stadium.

Here is a rundown of family-friendly events planned for Fourth of July Weekend in Palm Springs: • Friday, July 1, Family-Friendly Dive in Movie “Jungle Cruise” at Palm Springs Swim Center, 405 S. Pavilion Way, 7:30 p.m.

• Saturday, July 2, Drone Show and Concert, featuring “Petty and the Heartshakers” in the Downtown Park, Museum Way at Belardo Road, adjacent to the Forever Marilyn sculpture, 6:30 p.m.

• Sunday, July 3, Family-Friendly Movie “The Goonies” in Ruth Hardy Park, 700 Tamarisk Road, 7:30 p.m.

• Monday, July 4, Family-Friendly Pool Party at the Palm Springs Swim Center, 405 S. Pavilion Way, featuring water games, inflatable slide, music, and great food, 3 p.m. - until the fireworks are over. Watch the City’s “All American Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular” at Palm Springs Stadium from the pool!

• Monday, July 4, Concert in the Park featuring “Turn the Page, Tribute to Bob Seger” in Sunrise Park, 480 S. Sunrise Way, 5:30 p.m.

• Monday, July 4, Palm Springs Power Baseball “All Stars Summer Collegiate Game,” Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 Baristo Rd, 6 p.m. continue to page 5

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• Monday, July 4, “All American Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular” at Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 Baristo Road, 9:15 p.m. sharp!

“The City of Palm Springs is delighted to offer a patriotic, fun-filled weekend of terrific family-friendly events that we hope everyone will enjoy as we celebrate America’s independence this Fourth of July,” said City Manager Justin Clifton. “Everyone is invited!”

For more information visit palmspringsca. gov or email recinfo@palmspringsca.gov.

For this 4th of July weekend, Agua Caliente Casinos will be hosting a fantastic array of events for guests to experience and enjoy.

These will be taking place from Friday, July 1st – Monday, July 4th. The main events to spotlight during this fun-filled weekend are: Low Key Comedy Show When: Friday, July 1st Where: The Show at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage Doors open at 7 p.m.

Tickets are required for entry and available for guests to purchase online at eventspalmsprings.com/caliente-comedy.

The Roller Rink When: Saturday July 2nd & Sunday July 3rd Where: Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City Open 7 p.m. – 12 a.m.

All ages welcome Admission is $10 without skates OR $15 with skates

Tickets can be pre-purchased online here for Sat. and here for Sun. Guests can also purchase tickets in-person at the Essentials Gift Shop While you’re skating, take advantage of the food and drink specials, including $2 Jell-O shots all weekend long, both on the casino floor and at 360 Sports Cathedral City.

8th Annual Fireworks Display When: Monday, July 4th Where: Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage Enjoy the Desert’s largest and most magnificent fireworks display, with synchronized music on The Eagle 106.9. in Partnership with the City of Rancho Mirage.

Drive-In Special | 5 PM Bring your lawn chair, relax, and enjoy music and giveaways before the show.

Fireworks | 9 PM FREE parking and admission. Giveaways for the whole family.

Parking opens at 3 PM. There will be a live DJ, food and beverage specials, and festive photo backdrops at various locations across the property.

All weekend long, slot promotions and giveaways will be taking place as well as opportunities to win Free Play and other gifts at all 3 property locations.

All details here: aguacalientecasinos.com/ casino/4th-of-july-celebration

CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH A FREE FIREWORKS SHOW ON JUNE 30; PEPE AGUILAR CONCERT ON JULY 3 AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO Independence Day celebrations at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino include a FREE fireworks show on Thursday, June 30th and a concert by Latin music legend Pepe Aguilar on Sunday, July 3rd.

The spectacular fireworks display blasts off at 9:00 p.m. from the Eagle Falls Golf Course.

This fun, community-wide celebration is open to all ages and will feature a synchronized soundtrack courtesy of BIG 106.1 KPLM-FM. The public is encouraged to arrive at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino early to secure a good spot to watch the show. Parking for the fireworks display will be permitted in the gravel parking lot closest to the Eagle Falls Golf Course Pro Shop, in the casino parking garage and in the casino’s west and north lots.

The public is welcome to bring blankets and low-back folding chairs to comfortably watch

June 30 to July 6, 2022 the fireworks. For more information, please call Fantasy Springs at (800) 827-2946 or visit www.FantasySpringsResort.com.

Continue the Independence Day festivities with a concert by multi-platinum regional Mexican music icon Pepe Aguilar at the Special Events Center at 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 3. Tickets start at $59 and are on sale now at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone (800) 827-2946 or online at www.

FantasySpringsResort.com.

Considered one of the best voices in the Spanish speaking world, Pepe Aguilar has been delivering hit after hit for more than three decades, garnering praise as one of the most beloved and successful artists in the Latin world. His musical talent has led to an impressive career, resulting in endless recognition and countless awards, including four Grammy Awards and five Latin Grammy Awards along with a star of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION (PS IPC)

(FORMERLY THE WARING) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CVREP

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PRESENTS “MUSIC POTPOURRI” WITH PRIZE WINNING WARING PIANIST CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON - AUGUST 4TH AT 7:00 AT CVREP

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S IPC is excited to announce that 23-year-old Christopher Richardson, will be performing at CVRep on August 4, 2022 at 7 PM. Richardson is a 3 time Waring winner: 2nd place Concerto winner, 2022 Senior Division, Waring Bayless Performance Prize - 2015 Intermediate division, and 2nd place Concerto winner, 2011 Junior division.

He just returned from performing at the Liszt Museum in Budapest Hungary and in Zebegeny (a small village there) and Washington DC, after winning the 2021 Los Angeles International Liszt Competition.

In addition to evergreen Chopin, Liszt & Stravinsky works, the program will include crossover / popular fare such as William Hirtz’ Fantasy on Harold Arlen’s Wizard of

Oz, and Presley/Schmidt’s Can’t Help Falling In Love, and the jazzy Tom and Jerry Show

by Uehara. The branching out from a strict classical concert is part of PS IPC’s strategy for reaching more diverse audiences.

Richardson also won First Prize and Best Chopin Prize at the 2016 MTNA National Competition. He has performed in many venues across the United States, including the 2000-seat Music Tent in Aspen, Carnegie Hall, Finney Chapel, and Benaroya Hall.

He will be performing all-Liszt concerts in Budapest, London, and Washington D.C. in 2022.

Tickets for this special concert are only $35 and can be purchased by calling CVREP at 760-296-2966 x 115 or visiting CVRep’s website at CVRep.org.

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PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL SHORTFEST PRESENTS “LIVING THE DREAM” PROGRAM

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he 2022 Palm Springs International ShortFest hosted a variety of programming from June 21st through 27th at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. More than 5,800 short films from 134 countries were submitted for the festival. There were 51 curated programs showcasing 300 films including 38 World Premieres, 17 International Premieres, 35 North American Premieres and 18 U.S. Premieres.

Of those 51 programs, there was one that showcased the dark side of living out one’s desired aspirations and goals.

“Living the Dream” premiered on June 23, showcasing six different short films that demonstrated themes of suffering and loss, triumph and victory, as well as missed opportunities.

“Whiling” from the USA follows a writer who lives with his girlfriend in a cabin in the woods as the isolation proves to be too much for him, and his ways to pass the time while she is out turn deadly. “Lovebirds” from Spain had its North American premiere at the ShortFest, and takes place amid a global pandemic, as a man arrives at an empty hotel to await his companion.

Longing to escape his loneliness, he finds companionship only among the curious birds around him.

“Act of God” from the USA centers on Stuart, a disabled man, who has trouble asking other people for help and yearns for total self-reliance. “NYC Tips and Tricks” from the USA follows a small-time travel vlogger’s tour of Coney Island as it is interrupted by an unexpected call.

“Enloquecer” from Spain and the USA shows a director who is willing to do whatever it takes after losing the lead actor for a music video the morning of the shoot,

pushing the boundaries of ambition and morality to get a last-minute replacement.

“The Conductor” from the USA is a mockumentary about LA’s, and arguably the world’s, top waiter.

There were several cast and crew members present at the ShortFest screening, including Victor Moreno—the director/producer/editor of “Lovebirds,” director and screenwriter Amber Schaefer and actor Yoni Lotan from “NYC Tips and Tricks,” director/editor/screenwriter Hector Prats and producer Yoko Kohmoto from “Enloquecer,” and actor Andy Ottenweller, actress Lucy Blehar, editor Lisa Knoll, and director Graham Goldstein from “The Conductor”.

Following the screening was a moderated Q&A session where the audience had the

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uring the entire month of July, all U.S. military personnel with valid military identification—active, former, and retired will receive complimentary admission to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway along with a special gift as part of “Military Days.”

Spouses of deployed military members, as well as military widows and widowers, also qualify for the promotion. In addition, up to four of their guests receive 25% off the regular Tramway fare.

According to Tramway General Manager Nancy Nichols, “After a several-year pause due to the pandemic, we are very happy to resume ‘Military Days’ and welcome back the dedicated men and women of the United States Armed Forces. For more than a decade, ‘Military Days’ has been a way of extending our thanks for their service and sacrifice.”

July is typically one of the hotter months of the year for the Coachella Valley which is a great excuse to take a ride up Mount San Jacinto. Opened in 1963, the Tram’s 80-passenger cars travel along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon from the Valley Station. The 10-minute tram ride concludes at the mountain station at an elevation of 8,516 ft., where the temperature is some 25 to 30 degrees cooler

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chance to ask the cast and crew questions about the short films. The question was raised about where inspiration came for each film.

“Our inspiration came from being filmmakers and the absurdity of any artistic pursuit,” stated “NYC Tips and Tricks” director/screenwriter Amber Schaefer.

“We wanted to explore why we do the things we do, especially now that everyone has an outlet that gives us the ability to create,” added Yoni Lotan.

“Enloquecer” director Hector Prats recounted how a similar situation occurred with a music video he wanted to direct that inspired his short film, and actor Andy Ottenweller from “The Conductor” referenced how working in a big city like LA is relatable when you are trying to pursue a

“MILITARY DAYS” RETURN AT PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY

than the desert floor. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway now claims to have the world’s largest rotating tram cars.

Besides the cooler temperatures, visitors to the tram can take advantage of the picturesque hiking in the 50+ miles of pristine wilderness in the Mount San Jacinto State Park. Summer visitors can also join guided nature walks free of charge by park volunteers on Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day Weekend. These walks feature a choice of two easy trails–the Desert View Trail, a 1 1⁄2-mile route beginning at 11:00 a.m. and the Long Valley Nature Trail, a 3⁄4-mile loop beginning at 1:30 p.m. No advance registration is required. Walks begin at the bottom of the concrete ramp.

Spectacular views combined with delectable food provide the perfect dining experience. There are two dining options at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.

Peaks, a fine dining experience with a breathtaking view of the Coachella Valley and Pines Café, a cafeteria-style restaurant. Both restaurants are open for lunch and dinner.

In observance of the Independence Day

holiday, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will open early on Monday, July 4. The first tram car up that day will be 8:00 a.m., the last tram car up will be 8:00 p.m. and the last tram car down will be 9:45 p.m. The Valley Station, the tram car and the Mountain Station are

BY CRYSTAL HARRELL dream career, like his character in the short film.

“You have a 40-hour work week and you forget what first brought you to the city. It was very close to home for me being in a similar situation. Eight months in LA can go by in the blink of an eye,” said Ottenweller.

The location for Victor Moreno’s film “Lovebirds” was made more accessible by the COVID-19 pandemic, as it required filming in an empty hotel, which was easier to do during pandemic restrictions.

“The main actor of the film requested to play piano and have parrots in the script, which I thought was going to be hard to do. But the hotel we decided to shoot at happened to be suffering an invasion of lovebirds, so I managed to fulfill both of his requests,” recalled Moreno.

The cast and crew of the films also touched upon the idea that all of their shorts incorporated elements of dark comedy, bringing to light uplifting aspects of life mixed with dreary ideas. A question was posed about how to mix polar opposite tones to strike a cohesive balance in film.

“I find it to be more palatable when you mix dark elements with the comedy.

I’ve always found the comedic aspects are more pronounced when you have the real emotions and complex human issues that provide a foundation for that,” said “The Conductor” director Graham Goldstein.

“Life sucks sometimes, but it’s also kind of funny that it sucks. I think it’s cool that all of these films reflect that idea,” stated “Enloquecer” producer Yoko Kohmoto.

BY CRAIG MICHAELS all fully wheelchair accessible and A.D.A. compliant. For information, please call 760325-1391, or visit www.pstramway.com.

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ounded and conceived by singer/ songwriter/guitarist and frontman, Brent Simpson, Daytime Moon has a unique and ever evolving sound that is continuously honed and shapeshifting throughout time. I first encountered Daytime Moon in 2016 at our once beloved and now unfortunately defunct, Schmidy’s Tavern. I was there to check out another band and ended up encountering this band whose frontman I was already somewhat familiar with from one of his other projects so I stuck around for their set. It’s been a long time since then but I clearly liked them enough to reach out for an interview which I referenced while writing this piece in order to refresh my own memory on what I had to say about Daytime Moon back in the day.

Daytime Moon has been around in one form or another for well over a decade.

To understand Daytime Moon as an evertransitioning, musical entity, you must understand the band’s founding father and frontman, Brent Simpson. The reason I refer to Simpson in such a way is due to the fact that he will readily admit that even though he plays many musical roles in many functioning musical projects…Daytime Moon is essentially his baby.

Simpson: “When it comes to Daytime Moon, I’m pretty much the main songwriter.

Whatever instrument I’m playing kind of depends upon the song. For instance, in some of our older demos I play drums, piano, guitar, bass and sing my own backup harmonies. But, when you see us live, I typically play guitar and harmonica and do the frontman stuff.”

Another aspect of Daytime Moon that is pertinent to who and what they are is the fact that every member is a multifaceted talent on their own who happened to be connected to a whole lot of other musical endeavors that vary greatly from one another in numerous ways as far as styles and genres. Details that can only bring together a plethora of skills and points of view that make everything that much more intriguing. I have been known to lovingly describe the desert music scene as, “somewhat incestuous” in the sense that we tend to be very tightknit and so many local musicians and vocalists are in multiple projects that it all starts overlapping after a while. Daytime Moon and the surrounding bands they are connected to are a perfect example.

In addition to founder & frontman, Torrance Brent Simpson II, AKA, “Brent Shreds” Daytime Moon consists of Daniel Hovis on bass and backup vocals, Kevin Patterson on drums and Lara Bennett on guitar and backup vocals. In order to effectively play a proper round of a game I just made up called, “Six Degrees of Daytime Moon,” I had to ask Simpson in addition to this band, how many musical projects he is a part of and then go from there.

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Simpson: “I play guitar and bass in a band called, “Shaman Rock,” with Daniel and Eric Gailor. I play in Spankshaft where I started out on lead guitar and have switched back between guitar and bass over time although that band isn’t really doing anything at the moment. Then there are the California Celts (Scottish/Irish traditional and fusion) where I play bass and sing backup, which is the same with Warsaw Poland Brothers (ska/punk fusion). During the time of Oktoberfest, the California Celts become the Kalifornia Krauts for polka music which is fun. In addition to those I play bass in a band called The Mod Professor (surf rock). Most of these bands are basically reformations of the California Celts. Same musicians playing different music, depending on the gig. I also play guitar and banjo in the Larry B band.”

CVW: “You have proven yourself proficient in so many instruments and genres over the years and I know that your brother is similarly talented which naturally causes me to assume that you come from a musical family seeing as that is how these things usually work. Is that a safe assumption?”

Simpson: “Yes, for sure! I don’t know how many generations of musicians there are but there’s a lot. According to the research, we have an ancestor that came from Spain with Columbus who played in a band on the Santa Maria or one of those boats. I think he played the loot. My mother’s maiden name is, “Yanes” and when she traced back our history the name seems to be connected to guitar makers.”

Simpson continues: “All of my siblings play instruments. My sister plays the flute and the piccolo and she has 8 kids in Idaho who all play instruments and sing and it’s so cool! My little brother moved to Vegas and he plays the uke and guitar and actually has a rap project. My dad plays guitar, my mom’s mom played the organ and I think her dad was a drummer. It goes way back, you know? As early as I can remember, my dad was putting a guitar in my hands” CVW: “So being a musician was basically something that was always fostered and

encouraged and a basically normal part of your life?”

Simpson: “Definitely. We played our 1st show when I was in 5th grade at The Palms in Wonder Valley. It was me, my older brother Brandon and my best friend, Mark who played drums and his brother Sammy played guitar.

My brother was in 7th grade and his voice was changing and I played a bass bigger than I was” CVW: “So basically what you are saying is, this is the only life you know?”

Simpson: (Laughing) “Yeah, and I’m so glad I’m not not just known as being in the little kid band anymore.”

CVW: “You truly do have a rich history as a musician coming from Joshua Tree considering your still young age. We could go on for hours about it all for sure but now I am going to ask you to say something about your Daytime Moon bandmates.”

Simpson: “Let’s start with Daniel Hovis.

I’ve known that guy since like, 7th grade. We went to school together and were in the, “emo kid’ group. In highschool he wore a tie all the time and everyone thought he was Billy Joe Armstrong or something. He had his own band and is actually a really great songwriter on his own. I’ve actually been encouraging him to release some of his own stuff because it’s really good. He’s also a really good singer as well. It’s a long story but I ended up stealing him from my drummer’s side-project.

We actually go so far back that my brother Brandon wrote a song about him, believe it or not. It’s called, “Daniel Havis Got a Gun.” Simpson: “Next would be Kevin Patterson who made our t-shirts. He has a successful t-shirt printing company called, Product Printing. He was playing with the Celts anr Warsaw. I had booked them up in Joshua Tree before and wasn’t sure if he was too busy or too cool to play with us but he ended up filling

in for us on a few different shows. We wanted to lock him in so he basically agreed to play drums for us if I would play bass for Cali Celts like a trade. He learned the songs quickly. He has been doing this for a long time and he truly is a world class drummer.”

Simpson: “That would lead us to when we got booked at Joshua Tree Saloon and the person who booked us was none other than our very own, the very beautiful Lara Bennett who is now in the band. We hit it off as friends and then one day when we were hanging out she just picked up my guitar and started playing it. I was like, “Hey! You play guitar?

You should join the band and that would free me up to do other things. She was a little hesitant at first but here we are. She also has a really cool podcast that everyone should check out called, “Peddle Motel Podcast.” She interviews some great guests.”

CVW “In addition to your most recent release, “You are the Dusk, I am the Dawn,” you have released some videos and have been performing shows around the desert as well as out of town. Do you have anything else you are up to?”

Simpson: “Actually, I released a guitar meditation album that was released only on our Bandcamp so a lot of people don’t really know about it yet. We have some videos on Youtube. It’s all guitar, using different acoustics that I have with different microphones. They’re all instrumental and meant to be a good, ambient situation whether you’re driving or doing yoga or meditating or whatever mood you might want to set. People listen to music for all kinds of reasons and I saw this as a good excuse to try something a little different. It’s currently only on our Bandcamp but I think we are looking to release it on some different platforms soon so I’m looking forward to seeing how that goes.”

Check out all that is Daytime Moon and beyond www.Daytimemoonmusic.com.

Meditative Guitar soli album is on: daytimemoon.bandcamp.com/album/ chrysanthemum Lots of shows on reverbnation and bandsintown app IG: @daytimemoonmusic FB: facebook.com/daytimemoonband Lara’s podcast/music website: petalmotel.com FInd Daytime Moon on Spotify.

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efore Cracker and Counting Crows and between Eric Burdon, Donovan, Gram Parsons and Gram Rabbit, there was Fred Drake and Teddy Quinn. Los Angeles transplants that emigrated to Joshua Tree in search of creative freedom, and a quieter way of life. Like Paris in the 1920s, or Laurel Canyon in the late ‘60s, Joshua Tree in the early 1990s, organically evolved into an artists’ enclave. This arid desert town located next to a National Monument and on the edge of the Mojave Desert was the antithesis of the dense, smog-crusted congestion of L.A. Fred and Teddy were burnt-out by urban sprawl, they were looking for wide open spaces, and that’s what they found.

Born in central California, Fred grew up in Houston, Texas and spent his teen years attending a private American school in St. John’s Wood, London. Somehow, he made it to Hollywood at the precise moment Punk Rock, Power Pop and New Wave lived in peaceful coexistence. He played drums for a plethora of bands before connecting with Cathie Kimble Shinn, Donald Kaiser, Denise Fraser, Debra Quinn, Elizabeth Taylor Taubman and Ted Quinn, better known as Telekin.

The synth-based band made a name for themselves In L.A., playing at the Lhasa Club and several seminal venues, opening for Dream Syndicate and other celebrated acts.

Their sound never mirrored the chilly robotica of MTV habitues like Kajagoogoo or A Flock Of Seagulls. Instead, they drew inspiration from the pulsating warmth of artists like David Bowie or Roxy Music. Legendary photographer Moshe Brahka championed the band, labeling their sound “electric bohemia for the teenage underground.”

Although Telekin cultivated a devoted fan-base and amassed over 100 original songs, a record deal proved elusive, and the band broke up. From those ashes rose Fred and Teddy’s next project, Ministry Of Fools.

It all came together when the pair enlisted their pal, Robert Allen Ford. Their music was a potent combo-platter of Psychedelia and Folk-Rock. The trio released one excellent album, Color While You Dream.

Somewhere along the line, Fred and Teddy began escaping the crushing cosmopolis of L.A. on the weekends and heading to the high desert. In 1993, after maybe five years of weekly pilgrimages, the pals came

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FRED DRAKE

across a sign that read “3 Houses for Rent”.

Fred had recently tested positive for AIDS/ HIV and life in L.A. had become a series of doctor appointments. So, they pulled up stakes, retreating to the desert. They ended up renting one of the three houses, and their residence quickly became a functional recording studio, they christened Rancho de La Luna.

Plenty of music and good times were had at The Rancho. Initially, Teddy slept in the little loft in the tracking room, before moving a couple houses down the road.

Although Fred had moved to the desert expressly to record his own record, (Twice Shy finally appeared on September 11, 2001), he stayed busy recording landmark albums for High Desert doyenne, Victoria Williams, Mark Olson as well as the infamous Desert Sessions series. Something of a busman’s holiday, Desert Sessions featured well-known musicians like Josh Homme, Nick Oliveri, Alain Johannes, PJ Harvey, Twiggy Ramirez, Mark Lanegan (R.I.P.), Chris Goss, Josh Freese, Brant Bjork, Troy Van Leeuwen, Dean Ween and Les Claypool.

Despite his shaky health, he made time to collaborate with Pete Stahl and a plethora of desert legends in earthlings(?) as well as Dig Your Own Cactus, which included Teddy, Joe Garcia Elia Arce and Tony Mason. A gracious host until the end, he made everyone feel welcome, with a fresh pot of coffee, and some herbal refreshments. Annual Thanksgiving dinners, long soaks in the redwood hot tub, sharp political discourse and weekly viewings of South Park became de rigueur. Around this time people started referring to Fred as “the mayor” because nobody would go to Joshua Tree without stopping in to see Fred.

During his time in the desert, Fred drew inspiration from his beloved horse, Kashmir, along with disparate musical influences like John Lennon, Donovan, Jimi Hendrix, Daniel Lanois, Tuvan throat singers and Brian Eno. He was creating music until the very end. In the last days of his life, Teddy sat with him, compiling his music, determining which mix was “the one,” and adding it to the playlist.

Sadly, he passed away in the June of 2002.

Twenty years on, the Estate Of Frederick Charles Drake (his sister Dede and nieces Taylor and Kennedy), announced the release of “new” (previously unreleased), music from Fred. I Give You Life has just been released via

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Bandcamp. Proceeds from the sales will go to LULAC, (League Of United Latin American Citizens), the non-profit organization helping survivors of the devastating shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

The opening track, “Waiting Room,” blows in like a soft desert breeze. Fred’s warm and inviting tenor is matched by strummy acoustic guitars and spectral synths. His sunny mien belies deceptively dyspeptic lyrics that hew closely to the Tom Petty axiom, “the waiting is the hardest part.” Especially if you’re waiting on news that could be life or death; “I’m waiting for some news in the waiting room, I’m aging in the waiting room, I get butterflies, they say a butterfly is gonna die in the waiting room/If you’ve got the time there’s a place for you in the waiting room.”

Fred’s music consistently colors outside the lines. Take “God Bless This Horse,” a sweet and tender encomium to to his stallion, that blends spiky acoustic guitar and phased vocals. Then there’s “All Around The World,” wherein galloping synths, spooky keys and chunky guitar chords surround layered vocals. Lyrics cryptically yearn for global solidarity; “All around the world they’re waiting for the same day to arrive, all around the world they’re looking for the same things in your eyes.”

A couple of instrumentals dot the record, “I Give You Life” and “Ride.” The former is anchored by staticky power chords, slippery, Funkified bass, stickity keys and a caffeinated beat. Ambient vocalese lattices above the arrangement splits the difference between dayglo New Wave textures and a World Beat groove. The latter is indolent and hypnotic.

Feathery synths partner with icy keys and an akimbo beat as Fred repeats “Let’s ride.”

As the arrangement slowly gathers steam it shapeshifts into a holy modal roundelay.

The best tracks here include “Maybe Someday,” which opens with Fred’s voice receding as a tiny kid rather adorably takes over the first verse before ceding the spotlight. The meandering melody is buoyed by shimmering guitars, flange-y synths and billowy keys. If this song been released in the late ‘60s/early ‘70s, it could have sandwiched nicely on AM radio between the beatific Beach Boys deep cut, “I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times” and Harry Nilsson’s lilting and autobiographical “1941.”

“Get On This Train” is a propulsive Synth-Rocker that almost puts the fun back in funicular. Ambivalent lyrics compare a floundering relationship to a runaway train, questioning a lack of locomotion; “Gonna get on this train, I have had it just the same, now

I don’t want to dig this up, it’s bigger than the both of us.” On the break, swirly synth notes flare and froth atop a whizzbang beat.

Finally, “Is It Any Wonder” lands somewhere between the Glam-tastic Art Pop of Brian Eno and the kinetic Primal pulse of vintage Tears For Fears. As warm jets collide with squally guitars, the mood is rueful.

Lyrics like “Is it any wonder, I lie in wonder, it looked like fun, I’m going under,” feel rife with recrimination.

The record closes with “Mouthy Motherfucker.” Despite the garrulous title, the song unfolds like a gentle benediction.

Basically, Fred’s bark is worse than his bite; “I don’t know what to do, I can’t think anymore, I’m not a mouthy motherfucker for nothing, and nothing is all I gotta say, for such a loudmouth, mean motherfucker that I’m supposed to be, ‘Hey, darlin, darlin, darlin,’ is all you’ll hear from me.” It’s a poignant end to a great collection of songs.

Two decades on, the legacy of Fred Drake looms large. The Rancho, under a former underling’s stewardship, has flourished, gaining notoriety around the world.

Somewhat reluctantly, Teddy assumed the mantle of musical mayor of Joshua Tree. He has kept the memory of Fredrix or Fredovan, as his friends occasionally referred to Fred, alive. This past Saturday, on June 25, Joe City Garcia lovingly curated an evening of music and poetry at The Joshua Tree Inn. High Desert luminaries like Danny Frankel, Vic Williams and Teddy were onhand, the latter two worked up stellar renditions of Fredrelated classics like “Kashmir’s Corn,” “I Used To Dream Of This,” “Little Blue” and “Orange Sunshine.”

These days, the hipster diaspora threatens to gentrify and disrupt the tranquility of what was once the sleepy little town of Joshua Tree. When asked what Fred’s musical legacy meant to him, Teddy candidly admitted, “It’s hard for me to separate his musical legacy, from his personal one. I hear music today on the radio that seems to draw heavily from Fred’s influence. The music on I Give You Life seems ‘timeless,’ as our old friend, Robert Allan from Ministry Of Fools noted, and ‘sadly timely.’ It doesn’t seem like it’s 20 years old.

His personal legacy includes having been a participant in early trials for AIDS treatments, which helped inform the current vaccines for COVID. He’s still saving lives today. On a more personal note, he led me, and a large group of people to this desert, which has truly become a destination for musicians and artists from “all over the world,” as the song says.

40 years ago, kismet brought Fred and Teddy together when Telekin was searching for a new drummer. Little did they know, they ended up with a talented singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Almost a decade later, serendipity played its part when the pair fortuitously came across the sign that said “3 Houses For Rent.” Fred was here such a short time, yet he touched so many lives, and continues to do so. I Give You Life is his latest parting gift.

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Bart Lounge – Open Decks DJ Night – 8pm Chef George’s – Marc Antonelli – 6:30pm Coachella Valley Brewery – Open Mic – 6pm Four Twenty Bank – Ultimate Jam Sessions – 6pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Kristi King – 6pm Jazzville @ Agua Caliente – Dave Stuckey and the Hot House Gang – 7pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Sarah Winchester – 7pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm O’Caine’s – Shillelagh Brothers – 6pm Pappy and Harriet’s – Tolliver w/ Talk2strangers – 9pm Shanghai Red’s (Palm Springs) – Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs – 7pm The Village – Rob & JB – 5:30pm, Village Idiots – 8:30pm, DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm

Friday, July 1

Alibi – Jonathan Toubin NY Night Train Soul Dance – 9pm

Babaloo Lounge – Off the Cuff – 6pm Bart Lounge – DJ – 8pm Casuelas Café – The Myx – 7pm Chef George’s – Lizann Warner – 6:30pm Coachella Valley Brewing Co. – Trivia Night – 7pm Four Twenty Bank – Daytime Moon – 6pm Hotel Zoso – DJ – Lounge – 6pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Marc Antonelli – 6pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Tre’Sure – 9pm Mitch’s on El Paseo – Alex Santana – 12pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm O’Caine’s – Adam McIntyre – 6pm Oscar’s – Yve Evans – 6pm Pappy and Harriet’s – Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore w/ The Guilty Ones – 9pm Plan B Entertainment & Cocktails – Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 9pm Rockyard @ Fantasy Springs – Toxicity (System of a Down Tribute) and Steel Rod – 7pm The Village – Rob & JB – 5:30pm, DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm, Rapmarz – 9pm, DJ LF – 10pm

Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6-9pm

Saturday, July 2

Alibi – Yacht Rock Day Club – 1pm, Suave Zona Cumbia Night – 9pm Babaloo Lounge – Off the Cuff – 6pm Bart Lounge – DJ – 8pm Casuelas Café – Mod Professor – 7pm Chef George’s – Michael D Angelo and Tim Burleson – 6:30pm Coachella Valley Brewing Co. – Yoves and Josh Heinz – 7pm Four Twenty Bank – Kyle Smith Puff of Freedom Tour – 6pm Hotel Zoso – DJ – lounge – 6pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Marc Antonelli – 6pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Tre’Sure – 9pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm O’Caine’s – Kilty as Charged – 6pm Oscar’s – Oscar’s Cabaret – 6pm Pappy and Harriet’s – The Bots w/ Lily Waters – 9pm Plan B Entertainment & Cocktails – Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 9pm Rockyard @ Fantasy Springs – Renegades of Rage (Rage Against the

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Machine Tribute) and Rock Stallion – 7pm The Village – Rob & JB – 1pm, Rapmarz – 9pm, DJ LF – 10pm Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6-9pm

Sunday, July 3

Alibi – Skin Contact Desert Drag and Performance Experience – 9pm Babaloo Lounge – Tim Burleson – 6pm Bart Lounge – Latina Night w/ DJ LF – 8pm Blu Ember – Gina Sedman – 5pm Coachella Valley Brewing Co. – Acoustic Afternoon w/ Adam Gainey and Rick Shelley – 3:30pm Fisherman’s Market, PS – Art of Sax – 5pm Jolene’s – Patrice Morris – 6pm Kitchen 86 – Jojo Malagar – 7pm Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm Pappy and Harriet’s – T.S.O.L. w/ Voo Doo Glow Skulls – 9pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm The Village – Gio the Ace - 9pm

Monday, July 4

Babaloo Lounge – Tim Burleson – 6pm

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, July 5

Babaloo Lounge – The Carmens – 6:30pm Chef George’s – Lizann Warner – 6:30pm Hyatt – Derek Jordan Gregg – 5-7pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Christine Love and Johnny Meza – 6pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Brad’s Pad – 7-10pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm The Village – Karaoke – 9pm, Rapmarz – 9pm

Wednesday, July 6

Babaloo Lounge – Maryse Nicole – 7pm Chef George’s – Tim Burleson – 6:30pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Rebecca Clark – 6pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm Oscar’s – Marc Antonelli – 6pm Plan B Entertainment & Cocktails – Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 9pm Tack Room Tavern – T-Bone Karaoke – 7pm The Village – Rapmarz – 9pm, Banda Revolucion – 10pm

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SCREENERS

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No. 533 ELVIS Among the best of the recent slate of musicals and biopics of iconic musicians, Baz Luhrman’s epic sensory overload about the life, music and times of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) is an engaging, emotionally involving examination of the life of Elvis as filtered through the lens of Col Tom Parker (Tom Hanks), his controversial “manager.” The film does not sidestep the cultural, racial, religious and political issues of the era. The film focuses on his raw early beginnings and follows his rise to unprecedented stardom as the rightly titled “King of Rock’n Roll.”

Hanks is terrific as Parker whose dynamic with Elis is not unlike slave and master.

The influence of his wife Priscilla (Olivia DeLonge) is especially potent. Now showing in theaters. Please follow CDC suggestions if

ELVIS LIVES!

BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS

you chose to see it on the biggest screen you can find.

Don’t miss this extravagant, and hugely entertaining, spectacle that takes a surprisingly deep look at a truly singular American cultural icon.

NEW FOR THE HOME THEATRE: CINDERELLA Writer/director Kay Cannon’s is an unnecessary musical-driven movies that takes the overly familiar traditional fairy tale about an innocent and ambitious young woman (Camila Cabello) whose dreams are too big for the world n which c=she dwells.

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She discovers that with perseverance and a helpful friend, her drams can come true.

This failed princess story is sadly depressing, its muted grandeur is not dazzling to the eye and the plot avoids any meaningful context. For a truly dazzling reboot, check out John Favreau’s “Cinderella” starring a perfect Lily James.

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THE VINO VOICE

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BY RICK RIOZZA

FOOL ME ONCE, FUMÉ BLANC

D

on’t be fooled. A Fumé Blanc is a Sauvignon Blanc. It happens so often: When a customer requests me to recommend a nice Sauv blanc, I’ll point out, among others, some tasty Fumé Blanc on the shelves; and then, they will invariably correct me and say, “No—I’m interested in a Sauvignon Blanc.” I know—don’t sweat the small stuff.

It must be the heat of the desert here in the Coachella Valley that has affected my mind. It seems that my last several articles have been on red wines—albeit, delicious red wines, but out here in the desert, right after Spring has sprung, we’re knee deep in heat! We should be talking about some refreshing white wine with our weather!

So are we happy now? Let’s do enjoy some refreshing crisp white wine: Fumé Blanc. So why is there another name for the settled Sauv Blanc. “Ah!” —you say, “it must be French.” And that’s fair. Fumé is a word in French referring to a smoke-like vapor or substance, and, blanc of course means white.

But there really is no “fumé blanc” produced in France. There is the very famous PouillyFumé wine appellation for the dry sauvignon blanc white wine produced around Pouillysur-Loire in the Loire Valley, and that wine is usually compared to the also famous Sancerre, Pouilly’s neighbor on the Loire River.

But the fun story for wine enthusiasts is that decades ago, Robert Mondavi wanted to increase the interest of Sauvignon Blanc. Back in the 60s, when Americans were beginning to warm up to everyday wine consumption, Sauv Blanc was hardly a wine anyone had heard of.

Sure, it was around since the late 1800s, but it was considered a boring variety, mainly used for sweet wine production which satisfied most Americans back then.

But, leave it to the great Robert Mondavi, both wine maker and businessman, to recognize the potential of the grape and decided to produce a quality dry Sauvignon Blanc in 1960s. Thinking outside of the box, Mondavi decided to invent another name for the variety. So there you go—fumé blanc was born! Hey—that’s how you do it!

But let me digress a bit since we’re all talking about Sauv Blanc anyway. For wine enthusiasts who like to dig a bit deeper, you’ll appreciate the distinctions: Pouilly-Fumé vs. Sancerre.

Pouilly-Fumé tends to be a little broader, softer, slightly less vibrant and aromatic than Sancerre. It can have a smoky character, especially those from flinty soils, but this can also be true of Sancerre grown on flint.

Both Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre, especially the good ones, have grass and citric characters – typically grapefruit – rather than the classic notion of cat’s pee, which in the Loire is a sign of unripe grapes. In ripe, hot years stonefruit characters emerge. The differences are nuanced and subtle.

I like the poetic difference the late Kit Stevens, Master of Wine, declared: “PouillyFumé like summer – meaning that Sancerre is more immediately approachable in its youth, but with Pouilly-Fumé, you have to wait.

‘Pouilly-Fumé is more mineral, a connoisseur’s wine. It was very famous in the 1980s and ’90s, until Sancerre eclipsed it in popularity – maybe partly because Sancerre is easier to pronounce.” The best thing is to try them together and see if you can taste the differences.

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Okay—back to California Fumé Blanc. In one sense, there is a difference in that name as compared to Sauv Blanc (oh-no—didn’t we spend time saying there isn’t?). Well—here it is: The primary difference comes after the wine has been produced and how it is aged. Fumé Blanc is a Sauvignon Blanc that is typically aged in oak barrels after fermentation while Sauv Blanc is traditionally aged in stainless steel vats after fermentation.

But remember, legally speaking there is no distinction. You can call this that, and that this.

In other words, Fumé Blanc is not necessarily oaked.

The result is Fumé might have a slight amount more body than that of Sauv Blanc, which on the other hand is known to be fruity, clean and bright on the palate. Wines that are aged in oak barrels are generally fuller-bodied.

These usually have higher viscosity, thus they leave a heavy and rich feeling on the palate.

Generally speaking—taste wise, Sauv Blanc has got its herbaceousness, Fumé comes of with more rounded fruit, such as melons and mangos.

As I looked down my wine aisle, I see two national brands that have Fumé Blanc on their label (and for that matter, each label has also the name Sauvignon Blanc on it!): 2021 Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc, ($15) This is a blend of Sauv Blanc grapes from Sonoma County—Dry Creek, Alexander, Russian River and Knights Valley. When the grapes arrive at the winery, each lot is gently crushed and pressed into stainless steel tanks for 48 hours of cold settling. The juice is either transferred to stainless steel tanks or older French oak barrels for fermentation. The wine in barrels is sur lie aged and stirred every other week for two months, then blended and bottled.

This wine opens with enticing aromas of guava, apricot, lychee, and Meyer lemon. The palate is crisp and juicy, offering ripe pineapple, mango, peach, and fresh lemon cream flavors.

The bottle is certainly a favorite of our desert crowd; they buy this up all day long.

The next bottle is an example of utilizing the Fumé Blanc name, but it’s made completely in stainless steel! 2021 Dry Creek Vineyard Fumé Blanc, ($15). It is certainly a delicious wine: Aromatics of lime, lemon, white peach and grapefruit leap forward from the glass with nuances of honeydew, lemongrass and white tea. On the palate, the wine is intense and bright with tangerine, passionfruit, and cucumber.

The underlying minerality, hints of hibiscus, lemon verbena and jalapeño contribute to this wine’s refreshing, crisp finish. Cheers!

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PINOT’S PALETTE – PAINT & SIP STUDIO

ARTICLE & PHOTOS

BY LYNNE TUCKER

P

inot’s Palette is a pioneer of the paint and sip experience – a revolutionary way to enjoy art, while enjoying a beer, wine or cocktails, meeting new people and bonding with friends. Guests enjoy a noexperience-required art class – all supplies included – directed by trained, local artists, who guide guests step-by-step through a featured painting. The more the merrier, INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! Please read the following IMPORTANT info: Arrival Time & Late Arrivals: They ask that you arrive 15-20 minutes prior to the start time of this class, so that they can start and end on time. Anyone arriving any later than 15 minutes after the start time may not be able to join the class or may have to catch up on their own without Artist assistance. Reservations will not be refunded for late arrivals and no shows. Thank you for your understanding their policy.

Check out their Art Supplies!

Food and Beverage Policy: Guests are welcome to bring snacks, appetizers, and meals into the studio to enjoy during class. Beer, wine and an assortment of non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase from the studio’s full service bar.

Drinks are not included in the price of the class. California law does not permit BYOB. Cancellation/Reschedule Policy: Due to the custom nature of our events, refunds are not issued for reservation cancellations. Should you need to reschedule

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your reservation and provide at least 24 hours notice (5 days notice for reservations with 4 or more guests), your reservation will be transferred to a studio credit that can be used for a future event reservation at our Rancho Mirage studio within the next 60 days. Please email us at palmsprings@pinotspalette.com if you need to reschedule. If you ‘no-show’ for an event that you have a spot reserved, or do not give at least 24 hours notice, you will

forfeit your reservation payment. If you can’t make it and it’s less than 24 hours until your event, send a friend in your place!

Be sure to check out NEON NIGHTS! Black Light Event! Come paint neon under the black lights and watch your painting transform.

Wear your neon colors! GLOW NIGHT! Join them for an unforgettable evening of friends, fun, beer, wine and painting in Rancho Mirage!

IMPORTANT CLASS INFORMATION: Due to the limited seating, all guests must have a reservation to enter the studio.

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For more information on their events dates and times which vary, visit www. pinotspalette.com.

Think painting with “Friends, Family or Just Yourself” and sign up for a class at their studio in Ranco Mirage.

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PET PLACE

W

e humans will cheerfully celebrate our nation’s July 4th Independence Day this year with parades, fun, food, family and possibly a fireworks show at a local casino or public venue. However, this holiday is the worst day of the year for our canine and feline friends.

With July 4th occurring on a Monday this year, be prepared for some people to set off illegal fireworks for 4 days beginning Friday, July 1.

People who set off illegal fireworks into the sky may or may not realize the loud noise they create is extremely painful to dogs’ ears.

The bangs, explosions, bright lights, and sirens create fear and confusion for our beloved pets. My friend’s cat broke through a window screen during the fireworks, but fortunately returned home the next day.

Our streets and highways look like war zones on July 5th with dead and injured animals who escaped from homes in their fright. Dogs in their frenzy from fireworks will jump tall fences that ordinarily contain them.

Our already overcrowded public shelters with staff shortages will have difficulty responding to increased calls regarding strays and may run out of kennel space.

Riverside County prohibits the use of these fireworks, and violators may be fined up to $1,000. Frustrated pet owners can report these fireworks to the Sheriff’s Department Dispatch at (951) 776-1099, IF YOU CAN

BEAUTIFUL BELLA

I dream of getting a wonderful new home soon. When you come to meet me at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus I will give you a kiss.

I’m a 6-yr-old German Shepherd girl, 62 lbs of calm doggie love, Dog ID #A1289921. Visiting time is 10am to 4pm Monday through Saturday. (760) 3433644, www.rcdas.org. Shelter is located at 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms.

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KEEP FLUFFY AND FIDO SAFE ON 4TH OF JULY

IDENTIFY AN ADDRESS. The loud booms are distressing to animals, create stress for people, and disturb the sleep of thousands of others. Our combat veterans who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder likewise experience increased stress and anxiety from the loud explosions caused by fireworks.

What are some things you can do to keep your pets safe?

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN DO IS KEEP YOUR PET INSIDE DURING THIS HOLIDAY EXCEPT FOR SHORT SUPERVISED POTTY BREAKS. WALK YOUR DOGS BEFORE THE FIREWORKS START AND KEEP ALL PETS SECURELY INSIDE THE HOUSE UNTIL THE NIGHT AND FIREWORKS ARE COMPLETELY OVER. When your pets are safely inside, play soft music, turn on the television, or put in a fan to create white noise that sooths them from the extreme sounds. Keep windows and curtains closed to further reduce noise and keep out the bright firework flashes. Be careful when the front door opens. Your pet is already under stress, and he is more likely to dart out an open door or window. If you have a dog that is prone to running off, consider purchasing a GPS tracker that can monitor his location.

You may want to purchase rescue remedy or other calming supplement from a pet specialty shop. One owner reported a few drops of Frankincense essential oil placed

along the back of their dog’s neck helped him stay calm. For more serious cases of anxiety, your veterinarian can prescribe medication.

Consider purchasing a Thundershirt for your pup, a gentle garment designed to reduce anxiety. Provide your pet with a new toy such as a Kong with their favorite treats inside.

YOUR PET SHOULD WEAR AN ID TAG ON HIS COLLAR AT ALL TIMES WITH YOUR CELL PHONE ENGRAVED. These inexpensive tags can be purchased at Petco and PetSmart.

Your pet should be microchipped with current contact information. Make sure you have a current photo of all pets. These are the most important things you can do to ensure the safe return of a missing pet.

If your pup is outside as you prepare a holiday BBQ, keep these curious creatures away from charcoal. Don’t give them “people food” treats. Foods such as onions, chocolate, avocado, grapes, raisins, and yeast dough can be toxic. Never leave unattended alcoholic drinks near your pets as they have the potential to poison them.

Similar precautions need to be taken by cat

ADORABLE KITTEN

You get to name me when you adopt me! I’m one adorable tabby kitten just 11 weeks old and full of lively kitten antics. My ID number at the shelter is A#1677869.

Come meet me at 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms from 10am to 4pm Monday thru Saturday. Lot of cute kittens here! www.rcdas.org

BY JANET McAFEE owners. Some cats are oblivious to fireworks, while others become very agitated. Keep all windows and blinds shut. Offer needed reassurance. Allow them to hide under the bed or burrow under a blanket until they feel it’s safe to come out.

Looking for a missing pet? The Coachella Valley Animal Campus shelter, located at 72050 Pet Land Place in Thousand Palms, houses stray animals from all Coachella Valley cities other than Palm Springs. You can contact them at (760) 343-3644 and www.rcdas.org.

The Palm Springs shelter is located at 4575 Mesquite in Palm Springs, (760) 416-5719 and www.psanimalshelter.org. There are several local Facebook pages dedicated to reuniting missing pets, including “Lost and Found Pets in the Coachella Valley” and “Pets in the 760”.

I wish you and your 4-legged family members a happy and safe holiday!

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

COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS – Open 10:00-4:00 Monday through Saturday.

View animals online at all 4 county shelters www.rcdas.org, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644. (Public) PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER – Open to the public, closed Tuesday. View animals online at www.psanimalsshelter.org and complete application for the one you want to meet, 4575 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, Call (760) 416-5718. (Public) DESERT HOT SPRINGS ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL - Open daily 9:30-4:30. www. cityofdhs.org/animal-care-control.com, 65810 Hacienda Ave, Desert Hot Springs, (760) 329-6411 ext. 450.

ANIMAL SAMARITANS – Open to the public. View their animals at www. animalsamaritans.org. Email acorrow@ animalsamaritans.org to foster. Located at 72307 Ramon Rd, Thousand Palms, (760) 601-3918. (Private) CALIFORNIA PAWS RESCUE - Call for an appointment to adopt. Located at 73650 Dinah Shore, Palm Desert. View their animals at www.californiapawsrescue.com, (760) 656-8833. (Private) HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY – Call for an appointment. This shelter has lots of big dogs and some cats, www.orphanpet.com. Located at 17825 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, (760) 329-0203.

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

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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) FLUFFS & SCRUFFS – Foster based rescue for small dogs in Cathedral City.

FLUFFSANDSCRUFFS@AOL.COM, (310) 9803383 (Private) SOCIETY’S OUTKAST ANIMAL RESCUE – Foster based rescue for dogs in Rancho Mirage, www.societysoutkasts.com, (760) 832-0617. (Private) LIVING FREE ANIMAL SANCTUARY – Large outdoor shelter for dogs and cats up Hwy 74, Mountain Center, 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).

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HOME INSTEAD SHOWS SUPPORT FOR PARKINSON’S RESOURCE ORGANIZATION WITH A $4,500 GRANT TO HELP FUND THEIR GRIEF GROUP

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ob Costello, President of Home Instead Care Services in Palm Desert, announced his gratitude to Parkinson’s Resource Organization (PRO) with a surprise check for $4,500. As a new member of PRO’s Wellness Village, he has witnessed the incredible support the team at PRO provides to those who are caring for and living with Parkinson’s Disease.

We are so impressed with Rob’s passion to help others and make a difference in the community. Home Instead is a fairly new member of PRO’s Wellness Village which

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is a virtual, vetted, video-driven resource directory of service providers and products to improve quality of life for people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. “We are delighted to refer our constituents to them.” said Jo Rosen, Founder and President of PRO. PRO will use these funds to help facilitate their Grief Group which is open to people with Parkinson’s, Caregivers and Friends of the Community. The groups are facilitated by End of Life Doula Glendon Geikie, MSW, IELDA, CGCS through an exploration of anticipatory grief and loss, especially the living loss of

movement, partnership, independence, life plans, and eternal loss.

Home Instead provides personalized inhome care that can help people age in place safely with dignity and independence. They provide person-centered “home care” no matter where “home” is. From the family home to senior communities to rehab facilities and beyond, they are able to bring the care aging loved ones need to wherever they call home. For more information, visit: https://tinyurl.com/23fjawsx.

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Organization (PRO) has served countless people caring for and living with Parkinson’s disease, a disorder of the central nervous system which affects movement, often including tremors. Founder Jo Rosen was the adult child of a person living with Parkinson’s and later a spouse of a person with Parkinson’s. She was inspired to create an organization that would advocate for, educate and provide emotional support for caregivers of and people with Parkinson’s.

Now known worldwide with an online Wellness Village providing resources for Legal, Insurance, Financial Planning, Caregiving and Care Management, Medical Professionals, Hospice and Science as well as support meetings, now Virtually throughout the world. They are “working so no one is isolated because of Parkinson’s” and working to find choices in creating ultimate quality of life. For more information, visit: parkinsonsresource.org.

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oughly seven in ten Americans believe that women should have the right to choose whether to abort a pregnancy.

Here in California, a new Planned Parenthood poll suggests that somewhere between 75% and 90% of voters want the continuation of legal access to abortions. As such, it is understandable why so many people believe that their civil rights have been violated by the recent decision of the Supreme Court to end precedents set by the 1968 Roe vs. Wade court decision.

If you are amongst most Americans who are against the recent decision, do not despair as this court decision may help our nation to find a place of compromise. The conservative court’s decision may lead to a lasting resolution to this debate.

It should be clear by now that there is no way to bridge the beliefs of right to lifers with those supporting the right to choose. There is no way to convince a right to lifer that an abortion is not murder and should be legal.

Similarly, there is no way to get someone who believes in the right to choose to support the removal of this personal right.

If abortion laws are moved from the national level to the state level, this divisive issue has reached a compromise as unpalatable as it is to most. Twenty-six states are restricting or abolishing the access to abortions due to the Court’s decision.

Those wanting abortions who live in states where such actions are illegal should find ample support in neighboring states. Those without the resources to travel to another state or pay

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for the procedure should find ample financial support to help them in exercising their right to choose. While getting the abortion will be more challenging, more support, both emotional and financial, should become available. The biggest concern would be if grandstanding politicians make it a misdemeanor or crime to cross state lines for an abortion.

The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade affirms what the Founders of our country wanted – a government with more local control over issues of importance.

If we look at the political landscape in the United States in 2022, it is clear that the Democratic party has been hijacked

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by its most liberal elements. Similarly, the Republican Party has been hijacked by its most conservative elements as well as others who prefer in a Trump autocracy to democracy.

The vast majority of us want none of these extreme views. We want a more sensible place in the middle. That cannot happen unless more sensible folks representing the majority get involved.

If we look at the European Union, the various countries that make up that economic alliance have vastly different approaches to life.

Why can’t the United States follow the E.U.s approach where economic issues are decided centrally but personal issues are remanded to

the member states?

By moving decisions from the federal level to the state level, people should migrate to the places where they feel most comfortable.

Over time, majority positions should overtake minority positions. While this may not be ideal for those who need to move, we should remember that most of us who live in the United States migrated from other places.

One thing that most people agree on is that both major political parties in the United States do not serve the people anymore. Both parties prefer to fan the flames of division for their benefit. True leaders would work toward uniting us even if we disagree on important issues like abortion, same sex marriage, guns, or another wedge issue.

Rather than despair, view the Supreme Court’s decision as a move that should help to engage a new generation of Americans in politics. The hope is that new people will replace the divisive and selfish electeds who were elected to us but serve us but seem to serve themselves and their political party over us.

Haddon Libby is the Founder of Winslow Drake Investment Management. For more information on investment management services, please visit us at www.WinslowDrake. com.

LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED & CRIMINALLY ACCUSED

TAKE THE 5TH ON THE 4TH! REMAIN SILENT!

n the past we discussed the difference between being innocent and not guilty. We discussed that OJ Simpson and Bill Cosby were not guilty, but certainly not innocent. We also discussed the distinction between telling a lie and not talking to the police or insurance adjuster. That is because SILENCE IS GOLDEN. You can only hurt yourself and your case by talking to the Police and or Insurance Co. Let you lawyer do that.

The 4th of July Weekend is always one of the parties, drinking and a potential DUI or ACCIDENT. If either of these crossed your path, you should take THE 5TH AND NOT TALK. You should also take down your social media.

Investigators for the DA or Insurance Company can save a lot of money and gather a ton of info by just checking Facebook sites etc. They can see what you did and get the names of friends they could interview.

Some accident victims post that they are going skiing or entering a marathon right after an accident. Of course, this is after they complained to the doctor about how much they are hurt, and all the things they cannot do. Arguably, if they can play a sport, then they were not injured that badly in the accident.

A client shouldn’t post that they were lucky not to have been stopped the day before when they were even more drunk or any other post about their drinking and or driving etc. It is a good idea for a client to also hire a local attorney, who will know the judges and court employees and that should be done ASAP. Once a client has a lawyer they can no longer be contacted by an investigator on either type

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of case.

Preserving evidence, by writing things down right away, helps. Smart cell phones can be used to take pictures of parties, CDL, car damage, streets, and to obtain statements from drivers and wits.

The law arguably wins every time, no matter what kind of case one discusses. Whether you are found guilty or not guilty of a DUI, you still lose. All defendants lose time and money from the arrest; court trips; bail; retaining counsel; loss of earnings and dealing with the stress.

Just like the admonition of the difference between telling a lie and not talking, there is also a difference between a case being dismissed and the client being innocent. Even when the case is dismissed, you have lost …as I have explained.

When an accident victim files suit, they can be served written questions called interrogatories or have their depo taken. Then one might be ordered to appear in court for a variety of appearances and though a case is called for 8 am it may not be heard until the afternoon calendar, or it may be trailed until the next day or week. With Covid who knows what will happen with court calendars in the future.

Thus there is no way you can truly win when you are in civil or criminal litigation. The stress one experiences with a legal case, often results in your taking it out on your significant other or your kids. This leads to subsequent domestic violence etc arrests as well as divorces and disharmony with the family……not to mention the interruption of business and the financial

losses incurred therein.

A party wins or loses a case for many reasons, other than the facts. Sometimes, a client cannot afford the best lawyer or the best experts that are necessary to prevail. Often a defendant is unlikeable, either because of his/her appearance … such as tattoos or their attitude.

Once again, if you have to go to court, I advise my clients: 1. When you are around the courthouse, become the most courteous driver on the road. You don’t know if the driver you cut off or flipped off will be your judge, clerk, or juror.

You may not recognize that driver but they will remember you.

2. Park your car between the lines, do not take 2 spaces.

3. Do NOT smoke or spit.

4. Follow the Do not walk on the Grass signs.

5. Hold the elevator door open for whoever is behind you.

6. Be courteous to everyone in the courthouse.

7. Dress professionally and cover tattoos with clothes if possible.

8. Shine your Shoes.

9. Clean your Nails.

10. A belt should not be old and worn out.

11. Ties should not be dirty.

12. Clothes must be pressed & cleaned.

13. Do not eat beans the night before.

Most lawyers agree, The Law Wins Every Time and it is often not worth fighting “the law”. HOWEVER, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT SWAYS A JUROR. DRINKING AND TEXTING BOTH CAUSE ACCIDENTS OR MAKE A DRIVER LESS LIKELY TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT, THAT WOULD NOT BE

THEIR FAULT. BEING INTOXICATED, IS JUST AS SERIOUS AS BEING INTEXTICATED. A DRIVER MUST DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO AVOID AN AT FAULT ACCIDENT. THE BOTTOM LINE IS “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”. THINK, DON’T DRINK! Ideas for future columns contact Dale Gribow 760- 837- 7500 or dale@dalegribowlaw.com.

Defending the rights and dignity, and obtaining the best results possible, for Injury Accident Victims and those accused of a DUI, for over 30 years.

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 “Preeminent” AV - Martindale Hubbell Legal Directory; (A for legal ability and V for Very High Ethics) Selected Founding Member of American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys Selected for 10 BEST Attorneys for California for Client Satisfaction “DUI Law”.

Client Appreciation Award & Martindale Hubbell Client Distinction Award Weekly Talk Show Host and Legal Columnist for both LA and Palm Springs papers entitled “ACCIDENTALLY YOURS”- (explaining what happens when you have been in an accident.)

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KEEPING YOUR INTERNAL FUSE LIT THIS 4TH OF JULY!

AND EVERY DAY IN YOUR LIFE – IT’S IN YOUR HANDS!

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here is no doubt we live in challenging times. Long periods which continue with the pandemic and coronavirus, civil unrest, political divisions, war, gas prices surging, water shortages, inflation – certainly, no shortages of concerns and stress. Did people have feelings of unhappiness before these mentioned in our world? The answer is yes, they were. Most people are unhappy with their lives regardless. Mental health struggles were present long before and will continue. Why are there so many struggles to be happy?

The only one that can keep your fuse lit, is you! If you fail to keep it ignited, anxiety, stress, feelings of sadness will grow like an uncontrolled fire.

Human behavior and happiness always fascinated me. When it comes to happiness and emotional health, there are three important criteria for success: Emotional wellbeing must be periodically kept in check and updated.

Happiness must be consistent with your practice personally and professionally.

It must be reinforced through training.

Yes, training your mind!

Review and update We need to periodically take stock of our personal happiness. Most people worry about their own plans, promotions, and agendas, and don’t look out for the interests of others.

They don’t get up in the morning and give their first thought to how someone else is

doing, because they’re concerned with their own problems.

If this describes you, it may be time for an update. The starting point for all happiness is shifting the focus away from yourself. I have seen too many people tune into the WIIFM (What’s In It For Me) station 24/7 on the personal dial all the time! If all you think about is yourself, you’re going to be a pretty miserable person. If you truly want to be happy in life, you have to care about the needs of those around you.

Make it consistent with your practice Your attitude about happiness is meaningless if you don’t back it up with action.

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consistent with your actions? Of course, we can’t all be “bubbly” extroverts who always see the glass half-full. But we can establish a “policy” of trying to remain positive and of seeing good in others.

Reinforce through training I’ve always liked this quote from Philippians 2:4: “Don’t be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand.” Instead of griping about missed opportunities, promotions, or events, be intentional about stepping outside yourself and into the needs of others, where you’ll find happiness in serving others.

That may seem odd — training to be happy? — but it’s really no different than any other policy. If it sits on a shelf gathering dust,

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA it isn’t doing you any good. If you train on it regularly, however, it becomes an innate part of who you are and how you act and react to situations.

Time for change?

Each mental health condition has its own signs and symptoms. In general, however, professional help might be needed if you experience: Marked changes in personality, eating or sleeping patterns An inability to cope with problems or daily activities Feeling of disconnection or withdrawal from normal activities Unusual or “magical” thinking Excessive anxiety Prolonged sadness, depression or apathy Thoughts or statements about suicide or harming others Substance misuse Extreme mood swings Excessive anger, hostility, or violent behavior Many people who have mental health disorders consider their signs and symptoms a normal part of life or avoid treatment out of shame or fear. If you’re concerned about your mental health, don’t hesitate to seek advice from a licensed qualified therapist.

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s Keto gains popularity you may be wondering how do I eat on Keto? I know I can lose weight quickly but will I like the food and be satisfied? Keto is now a common household word yet there is still a lot of misunderstanding about how the diet works and what to eat. The rumors are true: You can eat bacon on the keto diet. That alone gets a stamp of approval for Keto and makes it doable! There is a wide variety of delicious and filling Keto friendly foods and recipes. However, many processed, packaged foods are off-limits, and even certain whole foods are too starchy (sorry, sweet potatoes).

You need to fill your plate with low-carb, high-fat foods such as meat, seafood, nonstarchy produce, and healthy fats. Keto is a healthy high fat diet with moderate protein and low carbs. I tend to customize macros for my clients depending on their needs like health, lifestyle, age activity level, etc. However, the “typical” Keto diet is approximately 75% fat, 20% protein and 5% carbs.

Keto Has Many Food Options Meat – Keto is a high-fat diet, not high protein, so you don’t need huge amounts of meat. But when eating meat think steak, chicken, lamb hamburger and the heartier dense meats.

Fish and Seafood – Think scallops, halibut, cod, shrimp, and especially fatty fish like salmon.

Eggs – Nutritious and delicious no matter how you make them. They can be egg bites, fried eggs, scrambled eggs, omelets, deviled eggs, egg salad.

Natural fat, high-fat sauces, and oils – You’ll likely get much of your fat from natural sources but also use fat in cooking with butter, avocado oil, olive oil or coconut oil. Add olive oil to salads and delicious highfat sauces to main dishes. Eating the right kind of Fat is important for optimum health. Avoid polyunsaturated fat at all costs (vegetable and seed oils) Nuts – We love our nuts on Keto in moderation. Nuts can be consumed raw or as a nut butter except Cashews which are high in carbs. But that leaves Hazelnuts, Pecans, Sunflower seeds, Walnuts, Almonds and Macadamia nuts.

Berries – A moderate amount is OK on keto and make a delicious dessert with strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries and whipping cream.

What About Vegetables?

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choose them carefully based on carb count and typically eat those growing above ground.

Choose vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, avocado, broccoli, kale, brussel sprouts, green beans, asparagus, or zucchini. Vegetables replace carbs like rice, pasta, and potatoes.

Think of Zucchini noodles, cauliflower rice, cauliflower mash as great keto substitutes.

Can I Have Dairy?

Yes, if it’s high fat dairy. We don’t use any low-fat products on Keto. So, you’d be eating butter, high fat cheeses, sour cream, yogurt, cottage cheese and heavy whipping cream.

Often this short list is enough to convince many to give Keto a try.

What Foods to Definitely Avoid Beans, peas, lentils, and peanuts Grains, such as rice, pasta, and oatmeal Low-fat dairy products Added sugars and sweeteners Sugary beverages, including juice and soda Traditional snack foods, such as potato chips, pretzels, and crackers Starchy vegetables, including corn, potatoes, beets, carrots and peas I Didn’t see Alcohol…Can I have it?

Yes. Alcohol can be consumed in moderation, but you’d avoid most beers and certain wines or sweetened cocktails. But there are plenty of low carb alcoholic drinks you can enjoy.

One of the hardest parts of starting the Keto diet is knowing what the best foods are to help you hit your daily macros and get into ketosis faster for weight loss.

Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Everything You Can Eat on Keto This is a good basic list but if you’d like a copy of my ultimate guide to everything you can and can’t eat when you go keto— please email me at ketoiseasy@gmail.com . Keep it with you everywhere you go: to the grocery store, to restaurants and your keto life just got easier.

About Michelle Borthwick: Michelle is a Keto Lifestyle coach, a Seasoned expert on Customized Keto.

Keto weight loss results can be greatly improved with Coaching, Customization, Accountability, and a trusted partner to guide you every step of the way. Michelle offers private sessions, proven Keto diet hacks, goal setting, ongoing support and more. Follow Keto is Easy coach on Facebook and Instagram or go to Ketoiseasycoach.com.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): In her poem “Two Skins,” Bahamanian writer Lynn Sweeting writes, “There is a moment in every snake’s life when she wears two skins: one you can see, about to be shed, one you cannot see, the skin under the skin, waiting.” I suspect you now have metaphorical resemblances to a snake on the verge of molting, Aries. Congratulations on your imminent rebirth!

Here’s a tip: The snake’s old skin doesn’t always just fall away; she may need to take aggressive action to tear it open and strip it off, like by rubbing her head against a rock. Be ready to perform a comparable task.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Imagine a world 300 years from now,” writes Japanese novelist Minae Mizumura, “a world in which not only the best-educated people but also the brightest minds and the deepest souls express themselves only in English. Imagine the world subjected to the tyranny of a singular ‘Logos.’ What a narrow, pitiful, and horrid world that would be!”

Even though I am primarily an English speaker, I agree with her. I don’t want a world purged of diversity. Don’t want a monolithic culture. Don’t want everyone to think and speak the same.

I hope you share my passion for multiplicity, Taurus—especially these days. In my astrological opinion, you’ll thrive if you immerse yourself in a celebratory riot of variety. I hope you will seek out influences you’re not usually exposed to.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Imagine you’re not a person, but a medley of four magical ingredients. What would they be? A Gemini baker named Jasmine says, “ripe persimmons, green hills after a rain, a sparkling new Viking Black Glass Oven, and a prize-winning show horse.” A Gemini social worker named Amarantha says she would be made of “Florence and the Machine’s song ‘Sky Full of Song,’ a grove of birch trees, a blue cashmere knee-length sweater, and three black cats sleeping in the sun.” A Gemini delivery driver named Altoona says, “freshly harvested cannabis buds, a bird-loving wetlands at twilight, Rebecca Solnit’s book Hope in the Darkness, and the Haleakalā shield volcano in Maui.” And now, Gemini, what about you? Identify your medley of four magical ingredients. The time is right to reimagine the poetry of YOU. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Filmmaker JeanLuc Godard believes there’s only one way to find a sense of meaning, and that is to fill your life to the bursting point; to be in love with your experience; to celebrate the flow of events wherever it takes you. When you do that, Godard says, you have no need or urge to ask questions like “Why am I here?” or “What is my purpose?” The richness of your story is the ultimate response to every enigma. As I contemplate these ideas, I say: wow!

That’s an intensely vibrant way to live. Personally, I’m not able to sustain it all the time. But I think most of us would benefit from such an approach for brief periods now and then. And I believe you have just entered one of those phases.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I asked Leo readers to provide their insights about the topic “How to Be a Leo.” Here are responses that line up with your current astrological omens. 1. People should try to understand you’re only bossing them around for their benefit. —Harlow Hunt. 2. Be alert for the intense shadows you may cast with your intense brightness. Consider the possibility that even if they seem iffy or dicey, they have value and even blessings to offer. —Cannarius Kansen. 3.

Never break your own heart. Never apologize for showering yourself with kindness and adoration.

—Amy Clear. 4. At the moment of orgasm, scream out your own name. —Bethany Grace VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It’s your birthright as a Virgo to become a master of capitalizing on difficulties. You have great potential to detect opportunities coalescing in the midst of trouble.

You can develop a knack for spotting the order that’s hiding in the chaos. Now is a time when you should wield these skills with artistry, my dear— both for your own benefit and for the betterment of everyone whose lives you touch.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): One of my heroes died in 2021: the magnificent Libran author bell hooks (who didn’t capitalize her name). She was the most imaginative and independent-minded activist I knew. Till her last day, she articulated one-of-a-kind truths about social justice; she maintained her uncompromising originality. But it wasn’t easy. She wrote, “No insurgent intellectual, no dissenting critical voice in this society escapes the pressure to conform. We are all vulnerable.

We can all be had, co-opted, bought. There is no special grace that rescues any of us. There is only a constant struggle.” I bring this to your attention, Libra, because I suspect the coming weeks will require your strenuous efforts to remain true to your high standards and unique vision of reality.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You now have the power to make yourself even more beautiful than you already are. You are extraordinarily open to beautifying influences, and there will be an abundance of beautifying influences coming your way. I trust you understand I’m not referring to the kinds of beauty that are worshiped by conventional wisdom. Rather, I mean the elegance, allure, charm, and grace that you behold in old trees and gorgeous architecture and enchanting music and people with soulful idiosyncrasies. PS: The coming weeks will also be a favorable time to redefine the meaning of beauty for yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It’s the Season for Expressing Your Love—and for expanding and deepening the ways you express your love. I invite you to speak the following quotes to the right person: 1. “Your head is a living forest full of songbirds.” —E. E. Cummings.

2. “Lovers continuously reach each other’s boundaries.” —Rainer Maria Rilke, 3. “You’re my favorite unfolding story.” — Ann Patchett. 4. “My lifetime listens to yours.” — Muriel Rukeyser.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the coming weeks, make sure you do NOT fit this description articulated by Capricorn novelist Haruki Murakami: “You’re seeking something, but at the same time, you are running away for all you’re worth.” If there is any goal about which you feel conflicted like that, dear Capricorn, now is a good time to clear away your confusion. If you are in some sense undercutting yourself, perhaps unconsciously, now is the time to expose your inner saboteur and seek the necessary healing.

July will be Self-Unification Month.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A Tweeter named Luxuryblkwomen articulates one of her ongoing goals: “bridging the gap between me and my ideal self, one day at a time.” I’d love it if you would adopt a similar aspiration in the coming months. You’re going to be exceptionally skilled at all types of bridge-building, including the kind that connects you to the hero you’ll be in the future. I mean, you are already a hero in my eyes, but I know you will ultimately become an even more fulfilled and refined version of your best self. Now is a favorable time to do the holy work of forging stronger links to that star-to-be.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A blogger named Lissar suggests that the cherry blossom is an apt symbol for you Pisceans. She describes you as “transient, lissome, blooming, lovely, fragile yet memorable and recurring, in tune with nature.”

Lissar says you “mystify yet charm,” and that your “presence is a balm, yet awe-inspiring and moving.” Of course, like all of us, you also have your share of less graceful qualities. And that’s not a bad thing! We’re all here to learn the art of growing into our ripe selves. It’s part of the fun of being alive. But I suspect that in the coming weeks, you will be an extra close match for Lissar’s description. You are at the peak of your power to delight and beguile us.

Homework: Make amends to a part of yourself you have neglected, insulted, or wounded. Newsletter.FreeWillAstrology.com.

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reat things don’t just happen naturally except for rare circumstances. We make great things happen. So, if we’re in control, why don’t our lives go the way we want? The answer is that we don’t realize that we’re standing in our own way. Connecting with a personal coach like a life or fitness coach can turn this around. You can learn how in this post.

You Can Achieve So Much More by Having a Personal Coach.

Our minds are the biggest obstacle when it comes to achieving our goals and fulfilling our dreams. Success comes from what we believe, what we think, and the actions we take, but there are so many little unconscious reasons or persisting reasons why we do things that are hindering rather than helping us on our path.

A certified personal life or fitness coach helps you see beyond and clear away the hindering mindsets and build an individual path to success with proven techniques.

These techniques aren’t fast fixes that are also likely to quickly stop working or that you won’t maintain. They’re solid concepts, strategies, and beliefs that you can use for the rest of your life.

The Benefits of Having a Life Coach Decide Many people aren’t sure what their goals are. Maybe you have goals, but they’re vague.

You can’t go after what you don’t know you want! A personal coach can help you figure out your talents, gifts, values, and what makes

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BY COACH NADIA POPOVA achieve great things, and it’s a personal coach’s job to help you do that.

Contact Nadia Popova: nadiapopova.com - (760)880-9904 A former competitive athlete in the US and family lawyer in Ukraine, Nadia Popova is certified to act as both a life and fitness coach.

She’s done her own soul-searching, her own figuring out the mindsets that work and the ones that don’t. And she wants to share those mindsets with you.

you thrive and determine how to maximize opportunities for those things in your life.

Develop Your Plan When you know what you want, you need a defined plan to achieve it. A personal coach can share with you strategies that make goalsetting most effective.

Build Effective Mindsets Being more self-aware, living more in the moment, increasing your productivity, and being more accountable to yourself will give you mindsets that will prepare you for a

better life today and in the long term. Starting a goal and giving up because you don’t have the mindsets to support it is disheartening.

But you can avoid that.

Unbiased and Unconditional Support Your personal coach will listen to you and empower YOU to reach your goals. You don’t have to worry that someone is holding back on constructive criticism because they don’t want to hurt your feelings or not encourage you enough because it’s not in their best interest. You deserve great things and can

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n a hot scorching day, about 112 degrees in our all to knowing desert summer months; nothing can be more refreshing then taking a dive in a cool swimming pool, enjoying the laughter of friends and family, while drinking a cool refreshing CBD drink! CBD drinks are a toast to something new in the cannabis derived drinking products.

Companies like CENTR not only help quench your thirst with 30 mg of CBD Isolate or hemp-derived; is twelve ounces of all natural ingredients, ten calories, no THC, no alcohol, and no caffeine. This is a great beverage to indulge with, after a hard days

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work, and no heavy side effects. A preferred drink that you can have during a weekend get together with family and friends that is alcohol free! Yet, in the cannabis industry not only are the CBD soda-pops replacing other beverages of choice but now there are mild drinks with THC as well.

There are new ways to experience light forms of THC with TONIK™ Terps; Maui Wowie. This is a company that has created an array of cannabis strains in a refreshing 100 mg of THC twelve once drinks. This drink has a balanced blend of terpenes which are naturally occurring compounds found in plants for an aromatic flavor, and it gives a

more refreshing taste to those who prefer the taste of cannabis versus alcohol, These unique blends of cannabis can deliver a balanced amount of specific THC strain that can give the mind and body a relaxing, and state of calm effect. Furthermore, Pabst Blue Ribbon now has brewed a non-alcoholic beer that is cannabis derived.

Pabst Blue Ribbon or PBR, a 178 year old company has taken strides in the competitive beverage market; to create a non-alcoholic beer infused with cannabis that is desirably sold in dispensaries around southern California. The non-alcoholic drink specifically created by Pabst blue Ribbon, has THC-

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BY MERITA RA WHEEL-ZOT, M.A.S. infused lemon seltzer, 5 mgs of marijuana active ingredient, in a twelve once can and only twenty-five calories with four grams of sugar. This drink is perfect for the casual and experienced cannabis users. Yet, there are beverages infused with both THC and CBD strains such as the CERIA Brewing Company.

The CERIA Brewing Company has a variety of flavors of cannabis infused beverages sold in many Southern California dispensaries. The Indiewave, infused cannabis beer is a tasty IPA or India pale ale brewed with Caramel Malts, Cascade, Citra, and Amarillo hops, which the alcohol is gently removed from the hops. Its major terpene are myrcene and humulene which inhibit a state of relaxation and its 10 mgs of THC and 10 mgs of CBD; it can help the body with inflammation due to arthritis pain and other inflammatory diseases. This is recommended for the casual or experienced cannabis user. However this drink is about ninety-nine calories, the THC is a distillate, and odorless from marijuana. The CERIA Brewing Company created this beverage for those who like a non-alcoholic beer taste that have the benefits and healing properties of cannabis.

In our future gatherings and celebrations we will be toasting our glasses with infused CBD and THC drinks that can be more appealing to a client who prefers a nonalcoholic drink!

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