Coachella Valley Weekly - July 12 to July 18, 2018 Vol. 7 No. 17

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CONTENTS Counting Crows at Fantasy Springs...3-4 Michael Keeth - Best Male Vocalist....... 4 Acqua Summer Series............................ 5 FrankEatsTheFloor- Best Youth Band...5-6 Real Estate.............................................. 6 Brewtality............................................... 7 Sports Scene........................................... 7 Consider This - the innocence mission... 8 Breaking the 4th Wall - Review of the The Wedding Singer............................ 9 Pet Place............................................... 10 The Vino Voice ...................................... 11 Club Crawler Nightlife ................... 12-13 Good Grub - Kreem.............................. 14

COUNTING CROWS TO BRING THEIR DECADES OF HITS TO FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO JULY 13

July 12 to July 18, 2018

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fter more than two decades and 20 million albums sold globally, Counting Crows are celebrating 25 years of making music by hitting the road for a worldwide “25 YEARS AND COUNTING” tour, which will bring them to the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, July 13, 2018.

Counting Crows, fronted by lead singer Adam Duritz, burst onto the music scene with their multiplatinum breakout album August and Everything After, featuring the worldwide smash “Mr. Jones” in 1993. Hits like “Round Here,” “A Long December,” “Hanginaround,” and their cover of Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi” soon followed and their success was sealed.

The band released their seventh studio album Somewhere Under Wonderland in September of 2014, which earned critical acclaim as one of the “band’s best,” scored a top 10 debut and was recognized as one of the group’s “stronger works (USA Today).”

It also claimed a spot on Rolling Stone’s “Top 50 Songs of 2014” list with the track “Dislocation.”

“The nice thing about having 25 years of music to celebrate and seven studio albums we absolutely love to choose from is that we can play a different show every night,” said Crows vocalist Adam Duritz. In addition to celebrating 25 years of music in 2018, Duritz has also launched a new podcast, “Underwater Sunshine!” – a series of conversations between noted nonjournalist Duritz and his pal, author and music journalist James Campion, about life, music, and whatever comes into their large brains. The weekly podcast, published every Monday, currently holds a five-star rating and is available on iTunes.

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Counting Crows drummer, Jim Bogios, by phone right before they were set to perform a hometown show in San Francisco.

Bogios has been their drummer for the past 15 years and previously was Sheryl Crow’s drummer for about 8 years. He has also worked with many other musicians including Ben Folds, Dixie Chicks, Stevie Nicks, Amy Grant, and Eagle-Eye Cherry, just to name a few.

CVW: What was it like coming into the band as a replacement drummer after they had already been around for 10 years?

Jim Bogios: “David Immergluck (Counting

Crows multi-instrumentalist), also played in my band Papas Culture in the Bay area and we actually opened for Counting Crows at the Fillmore. When the drum position opened up the first time I tried to get an audition, but didn’t. And then I got the drum position with Sheryl Crow and then 8 years later it was available again and this time I got an audition. After I got the gig I asked Adam why I didn’t get to audition originally and he said something that’s so true for Adam, because he’s such a band guy, he said that because he was such a fan of Papas Culture he didn’t want to do anything that would break up the band. And I was thinking ‘man don’t do me any favors,’ because Papas Culture had been dropped by our label.”

CVW: What kind of band leader is Adam?

Bogios: “Adam is definitely the leader, but everyone has a say if it’s a big decision he’ll bring it to all of us and we all get our voices heard, but ultimately the decision is going to be his. But in these situations there has to be a leader, otherwise what are you going to do have a 7 person vote. Adam is the voice and the face of the band so it’s not hard for me to support him.

“Sheryl was really good about making everyone feel part of too and featuring everyone, but again, it was Sheryl’s band.

When you’re playing pop music it’s about the singer and you have to serve the vocal… that’s just how it is.”

CVW: Who are some of the other bands you’ve played with that were your favorites?

Bogios: “Well, I mean playing for Sheryl changed my life. She picked me out of a lot of famous drummers and I was just a new young drummer from the Bay Area. So I’ll

always have a special bond with her. I was with her during the best years of her career, which she would even say herself, a time when she was doing so many cool things.

Like I got to hang with The Stones and play with Clapton and have dinner at his house and he’s telling stories about Jimi Hendrix.

“The other person who was important to me was Ben Folds. I was playing with Sheryl at the time and did some stuff with Stevie Nicks and then did the Fly tour with the Dixie Chicks and I was kinda the drummer for all the top females. And I was happy to be that, but you can also lose yourself a little.

But when I played with Ben he would push me to be me and the further I would go out musically the more he liked it and he trusted me and it gave me a renewed confidence in myself. By the end of his tour the shows would end up with him on the drums and me up front rapping.

“Then when Sheryl started back up it was always understood that I would go back with her because it was the bigger gig, but the question came up ‘why did you get into music for twice the money or ... I mean…I love Sheryl, but the Ben thing was on a whole other level for me, so I went to Ben and asked him what he was going to do… and he was getting off of his label and wasn’t going to tour for a while and he had kids. He told me I should go back with Sheryl.

He definitely changed my life, like Sheryl did, but in different ways.”

CVW: Why did you leave Sheryl’s band?

CVW: “Because Counting Crows wanted a band member not a side man. I mean I was her guy and was on all the records, but she had other drummers on there too. And continue to page 4

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everyone wants to be ‘the guy, the drummer’ and being a band member like I am now is different, because I’m part of everything now. It’s a different feeling. And Sheryl understood that, because she was a backup singer for Michael Jackson and Don Henley. When I first got the gig with Counting Crows, Sheryl had been laying low for a while and Crows were getting ready to do a European tour and I went to Sheryl and said ‘look I don’t know what to do here’ and she said ‘you go do those tours and if things don’t work out you come back here and everything will be the same’. Kudos to her for that, because a lot of artists wouldn’t be that cool.”

CVW: How is this tour different from the others?

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Bogios: “Adam is doing a cool thing on this tour since it is the 25 year band anniversary.

He’s doing a Storytellers kind of thing where he talks a little bit about the songs and what they’re about. Fans really get the inside story about the songs.”

CVW: Does Adam change the set up every night? And what is your favorite song to perform?

Bogios: “Yes…he and Immergluck do the set list and they do change it up a lot.

That’s one of the reasons I wanted to be in this band. I mean you’re never going to top August and Everything After, because I mean that was lightning in a bottle, but there’s so many other good songs and that’s what it’s really about. The catalog is so good and broad. I really like changing it up and we’re

Friday, April 6th for $129, $109, $89 and $69 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone at 800-827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.

MICHAEL KEETH: CV MUSIC AWARDS BEST MALE VOCALIST

–5 YEARS IN A ROW!

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ichael Keeth has been wowing fans since his high school days when he was in the hard rock band Phallus. That was followed by a brief stint as frontman for House of Broken Promises. Keeth made a decision to go solo and record his debut CD, Shed the Skin, back in 2012 and he now is referred to as “the voice” because of his soulful, sultry chops.

Not only does Keeth have a successful solo career as a fulltime working musician, but he also fronts the hard rock band Death In Pretty Wrapping, that formed over a year ago with band mates Arthur Seay, Mike Cancino and Derek Wade Timmons. Keeth recently won Best Male Vocalist at the CV Music Awards for the 5th year in a row.

Being a prolific songwriter and amazing performer isn’t the only thing keeping him busy; he’s also a proud husband and father of two with another baby girl on the way. Much respected by all his peers, you might say that Michael Keeth is living the dream.

Keeth took time out to answer questions for our Local Musicians Spotlight.

CVW: Tell us how you felt about winning the Best Male Vocalist Award again? Does it still mean as much after winning 5 years in a row?

MK: “It feels Amazing. I’m honored and humbled to be in the company of such awesome musicians; and to have the support of our wonderful community.”

CVW: You perform solo, and also with Martin Barrera and Josh Fimbres, and for the last year in Death & Pretty Wrapping. Tell us how each of those is different from the other and what it means to you to work with these musicians.

MK: “Each configuration is gratifying in its own way. The multi-talented Joshua Fimbres makes a djembe sound like a 15 piece drum circle. We feed off of each other’s stage energy, and our performances are crazy fun.

Martin Barrera is a great guitarist and can play along with anything, while bringing his dark Latin magic to the vibe. Death in Pretty Wrapping is a tornado of rock. Guitar legend,

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able to do that with 25 years of rich work. I really like playing ‘Anna Begins.’”

Tickets for the 8pm Counting Crows show on Friday, July 13, 2018 go on sale

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Arthur Seay shreds like no other, Derek Timmons is a thunder wielding lumberjack of doom, and Mike Cancino makes Lars Ulrich sound like a kitten slapping sponges. So it’s fun to be a part of that.” (said smiling) CVW: You’re a true working musician that doesn’t need to have a day job and you’re able to support a family. When did you decide that was how it was going to be? Has it been scary or liberating for you?

MK: “I’ve always wanted to play music full time, and I’ve been very lucky to be afforded the opportunities to play in so many great venues. It’s both scary and liberating at times, because there’s no guarantee in long term gigs. It’s a constant effort to book new shows, make and preserve good relationships, and strive to improve in my writing and performance. I only have control over what I do. I try to always say yes to bookings, be on time, and play my best.”

CVW: How excited are you to have another baby on the way?

MK: “SUPER EXCITED!!! We’re having another girl. (Insert big smile here) We already have our 8 1/2 year old daughter Quinn, and

2 1/2 year old son Mikey. They’re our whole world and our 3rd will be just as awesome, I’m sure.”

CVW: Tell us about some of your recent shows that are standouts for you?

MK: “The CVMA performance with Josh Fimbres was awesome!! Really, they’re all fun. Every chance I get to play out is a gift.”

CVW: What is your songwriting process like?

MK: “I have hundreds of verse, chorus, and full songs’ lyrics in my phone notes, and in random notebooks. I’ll jam out different chord progressions and when I find something I like, I’ll pull up the lyrics, and see how they fit with the music. It’s not an exact science.”

CVW: Which song are you most proud to say you wrote?

MK: “I love them all.” (big smile) CVW: Which song do you most enjoy performing?

MK: “‘Don’t Even Have to Try’ is one, because #phacy likes it.”

CVW: What are your favorite venues to play?

MK: “Several! The Hood, The Riviera Hotel, The Omni Rancho Las Palmas, Corktree, Hotel Paseo, and I have a new gig starting on Sunday nights at ACQUA at the River in Rancho Mirage! They have a great setup with a cool vibe!”

CVW: What has been the most important moment of your career so far?

MK: “Winning the CV Music awards has been great. I love you guys.”

CVW: (We love you too Michael!)

CVW: How do you define success in the music business?

MK: “If you love music- do the work to write or perform, and get to play out- you’re successful.”

CVW: Who are your influences?

MK: “U2, The Eagles, Chris Cornell, Sevendust.”

CVW: What music/bands are you listening to right now?

MK: “APC, old school Marilyn Manson, Smashing Pumpkins, U2, Gregory Alan Isakov……I’m all over the board.”

CVW: Who would you most like to work

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with that you have not?

MK: “I want to record a song with Josh Heinz, and also with Dougie Van Zant.”

CVW: Who would you most like to open for?

MK: “U2, Eagles, and I’d love for Death in Pretty Wrapping to open for Sevendust.”

CVW: Who do you most respect in the music business?

MK: “People who stay grateful, and help each other up.”

CVW: What do you think are the biggest challenges musicians are facing today with the digital platforms?

MK: “I think if you’re in it to get rich, it’s very hard, because the money isn’t flowing like it did in the 80’s and 90’s. But the streaming apps give us a platform to reach audiences all over the world. If you’re willing to work hard to write and perform- you can make living doing what you love.”

CVW: How do you feel the CV Music scene has changed over the last 10-15 years?

MK: “Everyone’s a lot more supportive of each other now. There’s a family vibe that runs through the various ages and genres of the scene, and it’s beautiful.”

CVW: Who would you pick for your 3 headliners for next year’s Coachella?

MK: “Pearl Jam, Childish Gambino, Chainsmokers.”

CVW: Who would you pick if they did another Desert Trip?

MK: “Eagles, U2, Queen, Phil Collins, Pink Floyd (with Waters and Gilmour), The Police.”

CVW: Are you working on new solo music? And when can we expect a Death in Pretty Wrapping CD? MK: “Working on both!”

----------------------------------------------------UPCOMING JULY SHOWS: Wednesdays: Omni Rancho ‘Blu Ember’ 6-10pm Thursdays: Hotel Paseo 4-7pm Fridays: Riviera PS 7-10pm Saturdays: Hotel Paseo 4-10pm Sunday, July 15 at Acqua CA Bistro at The River in RM at 6:30pm For more info and to hear his music go to: www.michaelkeethmusic.com.

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EVENTS ACQUA CALIFORNIA BISTRO AT THE RIVER CELEBRATES POPULAR LOCAL ENTERTAINER SUMMER WITH “MUSICAL NIGHTS” MICHAEL KEETH OPENS SERIES ON JULY 15

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cqua California Bistro at The River celebrates summer with a special series “Musical Nights at Acqua” starting on Sunday, July 15, with dinner and a performance from award-winning local entertainer Michael Keeth.

This evening of music and dining includes a superb 4-course dinner for only $29.99, featuring choices from a deliciously creative menu: summer soups and fresh salads, prime center-cut sirloin steak salad, premium pork chop, sautéed fresh

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tilapia, chicken pot pie, meatloaf, seafood linguine and more, with a buffet of Acqua’s signature decadent desserts rounding out the menu. As an added bonus, there’s no corkage charge on wine for parties up to four persons or choose from Acqua’s reasonably-priced selection of excellent domestic and imported vintages.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Michael Keeth to Acqua for our summer music series,” said Michael McGlashan, general manager of Acqua. “Acqua’s River Room is the perfect setting for this Sunday cabaret performance.”

Michael Keeth is the five-time Coachella Valley Music Awards Best Male Vocalist winner (2014-18), song-writer and acoustic guitarist known for his original scores and personalized covers that span generations and genres. Michael has created a loyal legion of followers throughout the Palm Springs area and Southern California with his creative and soulful performances at indoor and outdoor venues.

Seating for “Musical Nights at Acqua” opens at 5:30PM, and Michael’s terrific show starts at 6:30PM. Reservations are strongly suggested and can be made by calling Acqua at 760-862-8900.

Additional dates and performers for “Musical Nights at Acqua” will be announced shortly.

Acqua is lively, fun and festive and brings energy and excitement to The River, just as Lulu California Bistro does in Palm

Springs. From the upbeat décor to the meticulous choice of incredible dishes on the menu, everything at Acqua is designed to provide guests with an unforgettable dining experience in this award-winning, popular spot of the Coachella Valley.

Within its first year of opening at The River, Acqua was named “Best of the Valley” by Desert Sun readers for best new restaurant, happy hour, weekend brunch, romantic ambience, pet-friendly dining and martini. Readers of Palm Springs Life voted Acqua best in Rancho Mirage for alfresco dining, American cuisine, breakfast, burger, caterer, continental cuisine, craft cocktail, pizza, romantic dining, Sunday brunch and vegan/vegetarian menu.

Acqua is the sister restaurant to Lulu California Bistro, a staple of downtown Palm Springs that is often credited for being an integral part of the revitalized energy along Palm Canyon Drive. Lulu has been honored with multiple annual “Best of” dining awards, including Open Table’s “Best Brunches in America”. Lulu celebrates its seventh anniversary in August.

There’s “always a party at Lulu” and “we’re serving smiles at Acqua”.

Acqua is open daily from 8 AM to 10 PM, with later hours on weekends, and is located at The River in Rancho Mirage, at 71-800 Highway 111. Reservations can be made by calling 760-862-9800, or visiting Acqua’s website: acquaranchomirage.com.

FRANKEATSTHEFLOOR: CV MUSIC AWARDS BEST YOUTH BAND

here’s a rumor that the name FrankEatsTheFloor was determined with the luck of the net by a prankish ‘band name generator’ website. Even if this is true, FETF have proven that Shakespeare was right…names don’t matter…all you need to know is what something is.

Desert rock group FrankEatsTheFloor won the 2018 Coachella Valley Music Award for ‘Best Youth Band’ and in doing so have placed themselves among some of the finest musicians in the valley. Matt King (vocals and bass guitar), Joseph Beltran (vocals and lead guitar), Alexander “Aleks” Romo (rhythm guitar) and Franky Altamirano (vocals and drums) are the cream of the crop when it comes to emerging artists and are out to prove their success is not fleeting. King shares, “Winning ‘Best Youth Band’ was an honor for us, especially since we were up against some very tough competition, but we are always moving forward and growing, and I think we have a good shot at becoming more and more recognized in the music scene.” Beltran concurs, “We’re just gonna keep giving it our all and having a good time.”

Fans are feasting on FETF and the response has been outright positive.

FETF released their first EP in mid-2017.

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According to Beltran, the band has evolved since then, “We have bigger goals now than we did back then. Mostly, we have improved our ability to play, to be able to come together and create something amazing.”

King adds, “This first year has been very eventful, but we have grown so much over this span of time and we have been able to constantly improve ourselves. We’re big boys now.” Already having played many of the desert’s live music venues and at the CVMAs, FETF have broken the proverbial ice. They

continue to mature both in life and in music.

Romo shares, “We’ve not only grown as people but as musicians. We’ve found ways to implement music more and more into our daily lives, and we are starting to see what kind of music we want to make. Growing up has brought us closer together and made us a better unit.” Coming of age collectively in the desert has created a rare bond within FETF. Outside of FETF, its members enjoy that old teenage leisure activity…the mall. FETF enjoy going to Westfield Palm Desert and

raiding Record Alley. Moreover, Altamirano admits, “My favorite valley pastime would have to be spending time with these guys.

The band is my family and I love spending time with them even when we aren’t making music.” FETF may be wide-eyed but they stick together.

When not working on FETF each member has his own responsibilities and passions.

King is looking forward to his senior year in high school where he is involved in the drama, improv, and filmmaking clubs. Altamirano also has his hand in the graphic arts with a focus on illustration. Beltran writes music both for the band and for himself.

Much has been said about their youth.

Despite this, they have been at this for a while. King points out, “We have each been playing our selective instrument for 4-5 years, and have been a band for about 2 years.” FETF is engrossed in the music community affiliating themselves with bands like Avenida and Sleazy Cortez. “Avenida are continue to page 6

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definitely our hometown heroes. They’re cool dudes who make awesome music,” Beltran responds. Avenida are also on the young side but have gladly stepped into the roles of big brothers. Altamirano concurs, “I have to give it to Avenida. Not only are they amazing musicians, but they’re also some of the most humble and kind guys I’ve ever met.” King discusses further, “Sam, Josiah, Vince, and Sean have been super helpful in our quest for music excellence! I’d also like to recognize Nick Hales and Derek Timmons of Sleazy Cortez who have been nothing but supportive of our musical endeavors.” FETF are influenced by both local and international artists. For King, the outlandish bassist of Primus is a main force. “Les Claypool is my idol; he’s part of the reason why I play bass. I also really like Randy Newman.”

Beltran shares, “Hands down, Tosin Abasi from Animals as Leaders.” For Altamirano, the words are most influential, “Kristine Leschper from Mothers has played a big role in inspiring me in terms of lyrical content.”

FETF are also the influencers. “It’s awesome to know that we are able to impact many of our friends and peers, but it’s mostly about having a good time playing good music,” King shares. Altamirano admits, “It would make me really happy if our music touched the

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he older I get it seems the older many of my clients and their parents get!

Over the past few years I have worked with several of my clients who no longer live in the Coachella Valley to help one or both of their parents who still live in the Coachella Valley make the “big move” to be closer to them. In some cases one or both parents’ health or mental capabilities may be failing and that necessitates the move in short order while in other cases it is more of a strategic move knowing that as nature takes its course eventually Mom and/ or Dad will need to be closer to their children.

I call this the big move but the popular term for this today is “transition”. No matter what you call it, this can be a very stressful and emotional time for everyone involved. Just the thought of leaving a beloved home full of “treasures and a lifetime of memories” and surrendering even a portion of their independence can paralyze anyone with fear. And in order to make the big move it usually requires not just leaving that home, but selling it in order to generate the funds necessary to make the transition. Add in multiple family members, long distances, fiercely independent and stubborn parents and the situation can quickly become overwhelming and seemingly impossible. Yet it must be done.

I’ll get into some tips and ideas to help accomplish the big move in a moment, but first let’s take a look at the data for the month of June and see how the Coachella Valley real estate sales market is doing.

According to the Desert Area MLS as of 7/1/18 there were 933 pending transactions of residential properties here in the Coachella Valley in the month of June. That follows our seasonal pattern being down from the 1,091 pendings in the previous month (May) but this is considerably lower when compared to the same time last year when we had 1,333 pending sales. In May there were 1,065 solds and again, following our seasonal sales pattern, we were

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hearts of people in our age group, but I’m also content with just writing music that’s true to the four of us.”

FETF are slowly becoming more multifaceted. Beltran explains, “Actually, we have incorporated Franky to sing some songs.

We honestly just tell each other that whoever can sing and play a certain song should do it.”

Romo adds, “What sets us apart from other bands is that we don’t have a specific sound.

The older we get as musicians, the more that changes for each and every one of us, as we will all implement different messages and style into our music.” Having talent and a functional outlook will take them to the front of the line. “It’s awesome having such versatility musically, I just want Aleks to sing a song one day,” King declares.

With an ever-changing music business, how far can FETF go? Beltran shares, “If we worked really hard at making music the way we like, we can go really far.” King, agrees, “We were able to make it really far in two years, and if we keep this same effort up there’s no telling where we will be in five years.” It’s clear that FETF are stargazers.

“Many people overlook the fact that music is always evolving, and I believe that we will be able to squeeze ourselves onto the airwaves in the future and I can become the rock star

that ten year old me dreamed of being.” That vision has been fostered by a supportive network of key players.

FETF identifies deeply with the Coachella Valley, its music scene and those in it. King acknowledges, “Coachella is our home, and we are very grateful to have grown in this amazing community with it’s even more amazing music scene. CV Weekly, CV Independent, Lisa Lynn Morgan, Todd Killam, Phil and Tracy, Esjay Jones, and so many others have been so good to us, and we hope to make them proud.” Altamirano admits, “I’ve never given much thought to how important the valley was to my identity. It’s just always been the place I lived in. It’s home for me.” Beltran is more blunt, “It’s hot as

hell, but the desert will always be my home.”

FETF are currently working on their next EP that will be released soon with a release show at Record Alley. They will be performing next at the Not So Acoustic Palooza show at Big Rock Pub on 7/9/18 and are looking forward to the next CV Music Showcase.

They have plans for shows in Los Angeles and beyond.

King is thankful overall for the support.

“Just a big thank you to everyone who has supported us and given us opportunities so far. FrankEatsTheFloor is only getting started, so come see us at a show or check out our music online! We love you guys!”

For more information, visit: frankeatsthefloorfetf.bandcamp.com.

HELPING MOM AND/OR DAD MAKE THE “BIG MOVE” down in June with only 913 solds. That too is significantly lower (over 10%) than the same as last year’s home sales in June (2017) when we sold 1,024 homes. June’s sales figures were good enough that our year to date solds for 2018 still lead last year’s year to date sales at 5,729 compared to last year’s total of 5,640 but that lead is shrinking fast. Last year was the best year in terms of total sales and dollar volume since 2005 and was a great year for the Coachella Valley Real Estate market but looking at the difference in both pending sales and solds from last year, it looks like our lack of inventory of homes for sale here in the Valley is finally starting to catch up with us and we may not be able to sustain the lead over last year’s sales figures for very much longer.

And speaking of inventory, our inventory of homes for sale went down again this month with only 3,100 homes available on July 1, 2018 compared to 3, 275 homes available on June 1, 2018. Last year at this time we had 3,622 homes available for sale. Inventory this year has been off by over 20% but until this past month that has not significantly affected our sales numbers.

As previously stated, the month of June 2018 showed a significant drop in both pending sales and homes sold when compared to June 2017.

This may be due to the lack of inventory and/ or the slight increase in interest rates. We’ll just have to keep a close watch on both the inventory of homes and the interest rates in the coming months.

Timing is a critical factor for the big move.

When one or both parents’ health or mental capabilities are failing the decision to make the big move has to be made firmly and quickly by the children. If there is more than one child then it is advised that one sibling be responsible for working with one trusted real estate professional to locate a new residence (senior housing, apartment or even assisted living) close to the family and a second agent to help

with the sale of the parent’s residence. This is generally easier than the strategic move when Mom and/or Dad are still trying to maintain their independence and oftentimes in denial of their limitations due to getting older. When the subject of the big move comes up they will almost always say, “Not yet!” Convincing them that NOW is the time to make the big move… before they are alone and “fall and can’t get up” takes a little time and perhaps a change of perspective.

I am a firm believer that parents will almost always do what is in their children’s’ best interest and that no parent wants to be a burden to their children. The truth is that eventually most parents will live long enough to become a burden to their children even if that burden is just the worry of the parent living alone a great distance apart from them. But just as our children were once a burden to us when they were young and we were busy “parenting”… it was a burden that we as parents welcomed.

The reverse is true today now that the children are parenting their parents. The best thing that a parent can do is to lessen their burden upon their children. The key then is to convince the parents that to lessen the burden upon their children in this case means that it is time for them to move closer to their family and that this is the reason to sell their home and make the big move. It is not because of you, Mom and/or Dad, this move is for me!

Once Mom and/or Dad are willing to consider making the “strategic” big move, then engaging a local real estate agent to begin locating “options” for a new home closer to the family is in order. Perhaps living in the home with one of their children will work, or a senior housing community (think Leisure World or Del Webb), or senior apartments… someplace that will allow them to maintain their independence as much as possible and is practical. This is important since Mom and/or Dad will still be

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involved in the decision making process. At the same time a second real estate agent should be contacted to evaluate their current home in order to give everyone involved an estimate of its fair market value. Having all of this knowledge at hand and trusted real estate professionals to advise you through the process should help parents to commit to the big move and help to make the “transition” go smoothly.

If it is at all possible I recommend that Mom and/or Dad relocate all of their belongings and themselves to their new residence prior to selling their current home. This will allow repairs to be made if necessary and will be much less stressful and emotional on them (and you and your agent too!). Sooner or later we may all find ourselves in this situation. Hopefully these suggestions will prove helpful when that time comes.

Join me each month this year as we keep a close eye on our Coachella Valley real estate market. If you have a real estate question or concerns please email me at the address below.

Bruce Cathcart is the Broker/Co-Owner of La Quinta Palms Realty, “Your Friendly Professionals” and can be reached by email at bycathcart@laquintapalmsrealty.com or visit his website at laquintapalmsrealty.com.

BREWTALITY

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hen I was nine years old, my dad cooked up some chicken feet for dinner, and I wasn’t having it. I don’t know what possessed him to do such a thing to his family, knowing he had kids and all. You tell me, what kind of kid’s gonna be eating some chicken feet?

Well, with indignant pride I announced my protest, to which my parents simply replied that I didn’t have to eat dinner if I didn’t want to, and I could go to bed hungry. Well, I went to bed hungry that night, and if you can picture a roly-poly, chubby little nineyear-old lying in bed, staring at his ceiling fan and fantasizing about starving to death so his parents could find a cobweb-covered skeleton in the morning (you know having wasted away from not eating a meal and all), that was me.

17th-century German monks fasted for 46 days, or about 138 more meals than I did. In observation of Lent, they swore off eating solid food but got plenty of sustenance from a drink they created that was essentially liquid bread; a rich, homemade Doppelbock bier. This beer was so hearty and full of flavor; a malty and high alcohol recipe so full of nutrients and calories, that it sustained them throughout the weeks of fasting, and left them in a state of holy, euphoric observation (aka drunk).

Wells and Young’s is an English brewery that understands the ties between bread and beer, and has taken things to the next level with a banana bread beer. Copy on

SPORTS SCENE

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he Lakers’ offseason has been a roller coaster of emotions.. That’s what happens when LeBron James changes teams. But L.A. isn’t done making waves this summer. With Kawhi Leonard still in limbo, the Lakers still with a moderate amount of cap space, and fit questions up and down the roster, there’s still plenty to sort out over the coming weeks. Here are the five biggest questions.

1. What position will LeBron play?

LeBron has spent the past few seasons in Cleveland playing an amorphous pointforward role with a usage rate that always ranked among the league’s highest.

We’ve grown accustomed to seeing him orchestrate and execute everything on offense, oftentimes in spite of the players around him. The Lakers, on the other hand, are looking to take the load off. Based on a report by ESPN on Thursday, it appears that the Lakers are planning for LeBron to migrate toward the rim on offense, not away from it, in L.A. The goal is reportedly for James to become more of a post player who finishes and facilitates, rather than a primary playmaker.

2. How will the Lakers’ style of play change?

The Lakers’ goal, it appears, is to be the antithesis of Cleveland. Instead of targeting shooters, Magic Johnson is going after

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REVIEW OF WELL’S BANANA BREAD ALE

the can states that this is “An inspired brew made with our own natural mineral water & fair-trade bananas. Tempting banoffee aromas & flavors are balanced by the silky richness of a masterful malt blend & The peppery spice of the freshest, ripest hops”.

I’ll be the judge of that, Wells and Young’s!!

I sat down and drank some liquid bread, determined to know if this was going to help me wipe away the memories of sautéed chicken feet *shudders*.

WELLS BANANA BREAD BEER - 5.2% ABV, 18 IBU, Wells & Young’s Ltd, England, United Kingdom APPEARANCE The dark orange, copper tone of an amber ale, with a quickly dissipating head that lasted only mere seconds. The can it’s

poured from is a matte gold, with large and bold copper colored font, creating an exciting and fun label that beckons the consumer to see what’s within. 4/5 NOSE Makes me think of Belgian ale, with phenols that recall clove, allspice and nutmeg, and those big, banana esters so available in Belgians. Also notes of vanilla, as well as nutty, malty character that all combines to smell exactly like banana bread. 4.25/5 TASTE Fairly complex with a lot of flavors going on at once. The taste of Belgian yeast with all those phenols and esters I described earlier. A little bit of fermented, wine-like notes in the background that are readily identifiable to me as fermented fruit.

Both flavors are overpowered by a huge

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playmakers and defense-first veterans. It’s a sensible strategy on paper, but it also feels a little more risky than it should. After playing at a rapid pace the past two seasons under Luke Walton, the Lakers want to slow it down to a speed of LeBron’s liking. It makes sense to cater to James, just as it made sense to go faster to play to the strengths of a younger team. But the transition process could produce some growing pains, especially for the young players on this team, should they stick around. Playing slower also means efficiency will be more of a priority—fewer possessions, etc.—and some of the additions the Lakers made don’t exactly scream that. JaVale McGee can be efficient, but he’s also erratic at times. Rajon Rondo can set up others for efficient shots. And Lance Stephenson— well, there are times when his efforts work

out, I suppose, but he’s not reliable by any means.

3. Where, oh where, will the shooting come from?

As it stands, the Lakers’ best shooters on the roster are sophomore Kuzma and rookie Moe Wagner. Lonzo’s shot will hopefully improve in Year 2, and Ingram has developed into a reliable shooter but this is a void that none of the Lakers’ other signings may be able to fill.

LeBron has improved as a 3-point threat in the back half of his career, but he’s still needed shooters around him so that he could create for himself and others. And if he becomes more of a post player in Los Angeles, he’ll need shooters to kick out to.

Kyle Korver in Cleveland looks like he’ll be available. Wait a minute, haven’t we seen that movie before?

4. What will happen to Lonzo?

Lonzo’s place on this team was already interesting. It gets even more fascinating with the news that LeBron will spend more time in the post. The second-year player will now be in competition with Rondo for the role of primary ball handler. I’d argue that it should be Lonzo regardless, given that he is already a good passer, rebounder, and defender. But if the directive is to win now, he’s going to have an uphill battle.

Rondo shot better than Lonzo from the field

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BY AARON RAMSON and slightly artificial banana flavor. While it isn’t completely off-putting, it is a little distracting from the other flavors, and reminds you that you’re drinking a product with fruit flavored extract in it. Several sips in, it comes across as a bit too sweet, with the banana flavor reminding me of Laffey Taffy candy. There is a soft hop finish that brings the drink back, and reminds you that you’re drinking a beer. 3.5/5 MOUTHFEEL Medium-thin body and medium carbonation that makes for a very middleof-the-road combination. 2.75/5 OVERALL I’ve had wells banana bread beer before, and this taste much different than I remember. The first time I’ve ever had it, I remember feeling very underwhelmed by the banana flavor, and it’s possible that I wasn’t the only one with this complaint.

They reformulated recipe features artificial banana along with real fruit, which makes for a much bigger and more obvious fruit flavor. It’s not bad by any means, and if you’ve never had it I would recommend you pick up a bottle to try. I personally couldn’t drink more than one serving at a time of this beer, and would probably only want it on rare occasion. 3.6/5

BY FLINT WHEELER last season, and they each shot around 30% from 3—Rondo on only 2.3 attempts per game, Lonzo on 5.7 attempts. Lonzo brings unknown upside and a lunatic father, while Rondo is a known commodity with a lower ceiling. It’s going to be a fun competition.

5. Are the Lakers getting Kawhi?

This is the shoe that’s still waiting to drop, one that will throw all previous analysis out the window. If the Lakers trade for Kawhi before the season begins, then winning now will feel far more plausible, LeBron at the post will be far more palatable. That’s the kind of tantalizing talent Kawhi brings.

He’d instantly become the best shooter on the team and maybe the no. 1 scoring option. He’s also the kind of defender who would take a load off LeBron.

This won’t happen without the Lakers and Spurs coming to an agreement and without the former giving up a combination of their assets. This is why it also makes sense to wait a season, let the one-year deals run out, and then sign Kawhi outright.

Then again, there’s risk that with that approach, too. Paul George staying in OKC ring a bell?

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CONSIDER THIS

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BY ELENI P. AUSTIN

“SUN ON THE SQUARE” RECORDS) the innocence mission (BADMAN

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he dog days of summer are upon us.

As triple digits hit, venturing outside can sometimes feel like a furnace blast of heat. It’s best to stay in, to hydrate and stay cool. Sometimes music can have the effect of aural air conditioning. A band like the innocence mission (they keep it low-key and lower case) has always made music that has conjured up images of icy lakes and snowy afternoons. Being a fan of the innocence mission takes patience as they are not what you would call prolific.

Growing up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Karen Perris (ne’ McCulloch) heard Judy Collins’ hit version of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” on the radio, it was probably her earliest musical epiphany. Her older siblings had always played Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel and the live CSNY record, and those became early inspirations. Pretty soon she was figuring out chords on her brother Ric’s guitar. She got her one of her own for her 10th birthday.

A few years later, while attended Lancaster Catholic High School, she participated in the school’s production of “Godspell.” It was there she met drummer Steve Brown and bassist Mike Bitts as well as guitarist (and future husband) Don Perris. They quickly formed the innocence mission. For the next couple of years they honed their sound playing high school events and local clubs.

After scattering to attend different colleges, the band reconnected in the late ‘80s and recorded a self-released EP, Tending The Rose Garden. This led to a management contract with Peter Asher (James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt), and a deal with A&M Records.

Their self-titled debut was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Larry Klein.

Best known as Joni Mitchell’s husband (from 1982 to 1994), the bassist had already handled production chores for Cher, Don Henley, Peter Gabriel and Tracy Chapman.

Released in 1989, the album managed to crack the Billboard Hot 100 and find a niche of the burgeoning Modern Rock and Triple A (Adult Album Alternative) radio formats.

Following a tour opening for Don Henley, the band hunkered down again with Larry Klein to record their second effort, 1991’s Umbrella. Sidestepping the dreaded “sophomore slump” the album quietly

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redefined the painterly quality of their debut.

It’s success allowed critics to double-down on facile comparisons to like-minded acts such as 10,000 Maniacs, Mazzy Star and the Sundays.

Upping the ante for their third record, “Glow,” the innocence mission enlisted producer Dennis Herring (Camper Van Beethoven, Concrete Blonde, Throwing Muses, Timbuk 3), who toughened their sound considerably without sacrificing their delicate sensibilities.

The gamble paid off, released in early 1995, the album’s first single, “Bright As Yellow” peaked at #33 on the Modern Rock charts. Suddenly their music was gaining exposure through soundtracks like “Party Of Five” and “Empire Records.” The band toured extensively behind the record, headlining club dates and then opening for (new fan) Emmylou Harris. After more than a couple of years on the road, the band quietly disappeared, retreating to Lancaster, Pa. When they emerged in the summer of 1999, they’d stripped down to a trio, amicably parting ways with drummer Steve Brown (who became a chef). They also ditched A&M Records once the label was subsumed in a merger with the Universal Music Group.

Partnering with the indie label, Kneeling Elephant, they issued their fourth record, Birds Of My Neighborhood. A quiescent collection of Chamber-Folk songs the band produced themselves. Again they garnered rave reviews, and like Steely Dan and post-66 Beatles, they stayed in the studio, eschewing any real touring.

As the 21st century dawned, the band reaffirmed their Catholic faith by self-releasing a collection of hymns entitled Christ Is My Hope. The proceeds from the EP went directly to hunger relief charities, the only original song was the title track. 2001 saw the release of Small Planes, a surprisingly cohesive odds n’ sods compilation. Two years later, their beautifully bucolic Befriended album arrived.

For Karen and Don Perris, kids and family became the driving force in the lives, music, while important, had taken a backseat. So, it was surprising that fresh on the heels of Befriended the band returned in 2004 with Now This Day Is Over. Dovetailing nicely with their focus on domestic pleasures, the record offered up a collection of lullabies and standards included their gorgeous (and long revered) take on Henry Mancini’s “Moon River.”

The band closed out the decade with two more stellar efforts, We Walked In Song in 2007 and My Room In The Trees in 2010.

In between, Don Perris released a few solo efforts and Karen also got in on the act, recording her first solo collection, Violet Blue in 2012.

2015 saw the release of their 11th effort, Hello, I Feel The Same and after a pretty quick turn-around (for them anyway), wrote and recorded their 12th long-player, Sun On The Square. The album opens with the tentative grace of “Records From Your Room.”

The listener is greeted with Fingerpicked guitar, Karen’s dissonant mew and

plinky, plaintive piano keys. A melancholy meditation on the power of music, the lyrics note that music allows us to feel things more keenly. Quietly, they ask “Is there a word for these things we’ve felt and we’ve seen, in the blocks of the town, the depths Of believe/The kindness of strangers in leaps and in ranges Where I’ve never been and you’ve never been before?”

The pure joy that has always emanated from the innocence mission’s music has been measured by the simple pleasures that life can bring. This rings true on two tracks, “Look Out From Your Window” and “Green Bus.” As spiraling acoustic guitar locks into a ¾ rhythm on the former, it is accented by a shuddery tambourine shake, timpani and tinkly piano. A Waltz-y Roundelay, the lyrics seem to address the Perris kids with the kind of parental affection and fealty that teenagers instinctively shy away from; “Look out your window now, can you see me cheering for you up and down? I holler across the park I’m waving these leaves.” On the instrumental break a viola stealthily shadow guitars that accelerate with a piquant, mandolin flavor.

The song offers a final benediction; “All I cannot say I hope you know, all you cannot say I hope I can hear.”

Plucked acoustic filigrees power the latter.

Delicate and intricate, the melody recalls the pastoral grace of Nick Drake. Meanwhile the supple instrumentation, which includes feathery guitar, haunting violin and quiet keys, manages a ye olde English verisimilitude. Leave it to the innocence mission to imbue a simple bus trip into town with the kind of ecumenical kindness that has all but disappeared from society. “What can I bring you,” she asks before she begins her quest; “Where will I find this, perfect and wondrous, I look into shops, I slip into rain/ Leaves on leaves I walk through deeply, gold, green, gold, for my friend/I cannot find a thing beautiful enough for you.”

In a record bursting with beautiful and brilliant songcraft, the best tracks unspool one after the next. The tinkling Classical piano notes and shivery guitar that open “Shadow Of The Pines” conjure up images of migrating birds. Plangent accordion gives the melody a Parisian inflection. The lyrics reflect loss and a deeply felt absence; “I hold you in my hearing, my sight, my every thought and wonder, since you’re leaving the shadow of the pines, some lost things I hope you will find.” Bereft, she confides, “So far I have only mangled the start of every song this winter.” As the drums kick in

and the piano gathers steam on the wordless coda, a cascade of notes washes over the arrangement conveying an exquisite sadness that goes beyond words.

“Buildings In Flower” is anchored by sparkling bells, Rippling arpeggios and verdant piano. The lyrics obliquely wear’s the band’s spirituality on their sleeve with an eloquence and an economy of language. The images are deft and vibrant; “Will a lifting of a window let the Spirit in, and then we begin vividly to live?

With lakes of orange, seas of green, cadmium scenes/I will hear everything you mean, I will see everything you mean.”

Finally, the title track is lithe and beatific, fueled by slipstitch percussion, darting piano and fluid guitar. The lyrics Paint in soft, watercolor hues, hinting at a celestial second coming; “The possible noon hour, the bells, the lemon-colored clang on the rooftops, footsteps in the sun…and he may be the one, he may be the one.” As violin and viola intertwine on the break, the tempo reaches a fever pitch before quietly exhaling.

Other interesting tracks include “Star Of Land And Sea,” which has a kind of Art Garfunkel-fronts-Big Star feel and Features Don Perris on lead vocals. Meanwhile, “Light Of Winter” re-purposes “From The Trains” (off The “snow on pi day” EP released in 2017), adding a Piano-driven patina to original.

There’s an ecclesiastic joy to the album’s final two tracks. On “An Idea Of Canoeing,” Guitars strum, chime and ring, kick-turning from verse to chorus. Even as the vocals feel impossibly fragile, there’s a tensile strength that belies the palpable yearning conveyed here; “Will I see you walking now, and will I be reaching out here and now?”

“Galvanic” closes the record with a note of optimism. Fluttery guitar encircles muted piano notes that hopscotch over the melody. With none of the sudden drama the title promises, the listener can take comfort from lyrics like “…The healing has now been authorized...I believe we’re going to see things will come right this time.”

As usual, Karen Perris handles guitars, piano, pump organ, accordion and voice, Mike Bitts plays upright bass and Don Perris is in charge of guitars and drums. It’s a bit of a family affair with Don and Karen’s kids, Anna and Drew adding viola and violin to select tracks.

Currently, the country is settling into this new age of incivility, garish displays of vulgarity and the crass coarsening of our daily discourse. The seven daily sins; pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth have gone into heavy rotation over at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Now more than ever, music lovers should embrace the achingly pure sounds of the innocence mission.

Sun On The Square is equal parts ethereal and ephemeral, spiritual yet never preachy.

On the title track they plead “let there be more kindness in the world.” Listening to this record, that sentiment almost feels possible.

BREAKING THE4TH WALL

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July 12 to July 18, 2018

BY DEE JAE COX

A STAGE REVIEW OF ‘THE WEDDING SINGER’

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n the year 2006 while Google was busy purchasing YouTube for 1.6 billion dollars and Pluto was being downgraded from a planet to a dwarf planet, Matthew Sklar (music) Chad Beguelin (lyrics & book) and Tim Herlihy (book) decided to open their mediocre musical, The Wedding Singer. The musical was based on a mediocre 1998 film by the same name and proved to be just as predictable and uninspiring.

The Palm Canyon Theatre’s current production of The Wedding Singer, directed and choreographed by Anthony Nannini, proves that even talented actors can’t always save a dull script.

While 1980’s TV might have produced some seriously memorable shows, The Golden Girls, Cagney and Lacey, Roseanne and The Cosby Show, the music was a bit over synthesized and the fashionable parachute pants did not survive the test of time. But it is the era of Boy George and Cyndi Lauper that provides the backdrop for Robbie Hart, the Wedding Singer, who lives in his grandmother’s basement in New Jersey and makes a living serenading lovers on their blissful day of matrimony. Robbie, (Shafik Wahhab,) gets dumped at the alter and his broken heart propels him on a self-pitying journey, wrecking havoc on his career as a Wedding Singer and ruining the happiness of others on their most important day. Time seems to quickly heal all wounds, as he finds himself attracted to his friend Julia who, fortunately for Robbie, is engaged to a two-timing jerk. Unfortunately the plot is predictable and most of the music forgettable.

I wasn’t sure why the Orchestra was placed on stage, rather than in the Orchestra pit, (usually off stage right). David Bronson (Drums) John Pagels (Guitar) Bill Saitta (Bass) and Jaci Davis (Piano/Musical Director) are wonderfully skilled musicians and I frequently found myself watching them as opposed to the actors.

The saving grace for this show was the performers. Palm Canyon Theatre has one of the most talented ensembles in the Desert. Alisha Bates (Holly) and Elizabeth

Schmelling (Julie) captured the audience every time they entered the stage. Both actors have exceptional singing voices and were captivating in their performances.

Elissa Landi as Rosie and Christian Quevedo as Sammy were two supporting roles that brought talent and levity to the show. Derik Shopinski’s costumes always seem to be a beacon of light in any production he is a part of.

This has been an overall exceptionally strong season for the Palm Canyon Theatre with their hit shows such as Gypsy and Sister Act. And their next season, which kicks off in September, is promising to be equally entertaining.

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma,” Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf,” and Lopez, Marx and Whitty’s, “Avenue Q,” are just a few of the Broadway sensations that will be staged. (Check out their website for a complete list of upcoming shows for next season.)

The Palm Canyon Theatre is located at 538 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. For Reservations: Box Office: (760) 323-5123 - www.palmcanyontheatre.org Dee Jae Cox is a playwright, director and producer. She is the Cofounder and Artistic Director of The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Project. losangeleswomenstheatreproject.org wwwpalmspringstheatre.com

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PET PLACE

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BY JANET McAFEE

KEANNU, A RUNAWAY DOG FINDS A HOME

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t was the dog’s fifth day on the run in the scorching June Coachella Valley heat.

The Spaniel mix dog’s throat was parched and his belly ached from hunger. Three miles from his escape location in Palm Desert, he hunkered down behind some bushes seeking shade, weak and emaciated. Somehow, he safely crossed through the traffic on Fred Waring and Monterey streets to end up on Clancy Lane in Rancho Mirage. Ironically, this was a second escape for the rescue dog named Keannu, as he previously darted swiftly out the front door of his foster home when a house guest exited. On that occasion, he was found and returned three days later.

Noreen Carr, horse Trainer/Instructor, was at work one morning when a coworker notified her of a stray dog hiding in the bushes outside the Hope Equestrian Center. She recalls, “I began talking to the dog, and he appeared frightened. Finally I reached out and touched his paw. I had another horseback riding lesson to teach, and asked my colleagues to keep an eye on him but to leave him alone. When I returned he had moved further back into the bushes. I got a dressage whip and asked a friend to help capture him. When he lunged at the whip, I reached in and grabbed his collar and he collapsed in my arms. He inhaled water,

MEET ADRIANE Abandoned and left in a box, this lovely young Maine Coon mix is ready for her second chance home with you! Rescued by Kittyland in Desert Hot Springs, you can meet her by phoning them at (760) 251-2700, www.kittylandrescue.org.

MEET SADIE Cute as a bug, precious Terrier Sadie was rescued

by Desert Dunes Animal Hospital. Sadie is 7-yrs-old and 13 lbs of doggie love.

She prefers to be in an adult only home. Come meet her at 42430 Washington St, Bermuda Dunes.

Contact (760) 345-8227.

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but the only food I had was donuts. I attached a rope to his collar, and picked him up under his belly I put him in the back seat of my car, but he managed to climb over and cling around my shoulders.”

The timing of Noreen’s discovering Keannu was prophetic. Just four days earlier, her beloved 17-year-old Papillon Poodle dog named Tinkerbell passed away. On that sad day, Noreen told her husband Brian, “Losing Tinkerbell is going to be a long heartache and recovery. Now, sometimes I wonder Tinkerbell wasn’t somehow guiding this dog to find her mama and bring me some comfort.”

Noreen immediately knew she wanted to keep this handsome pup. She dutifully called the phone number on his name tag identifying his rescue organization, Loving All Animals, and completed their official adoption process.

His name is now Biscuit and he is thriving in a loving home with Noreen and Brian. Noreen jokes, “His crime wave is over, Biscuit is happy to stay at home. He is the perfect dog…..kind, gentle, loyal.”

This wasn’t the first crisis for this 5-yearold dog. He was part of a hoarding group of dogs, 40 in total, found in one home in San Bernardino. Tracy and Matt from Loving All Animals rescued him and a sibling sister from the San Bernardino City Shelter for Loving All Animals. We do not know how much neglect

they suffered, though the dogs exhibit no symptoms of abuse. In foster homes, the dogs had a calm remote quality to their personalities, but their sweetness and playfulness emerged as they began to relax and feel safe.

Biscuit had a happy ending, however thousands of pets go missing and are never found, leaving behind distraught humans not knowing their animals’ fate. The quickest way to ensure your dog’s quick return is to keep an engraved nametag with your phone number on his collar. Get him microchipped, and keep your information updated. Have good current photos of your pets on your cell phone, critical for making flyers and posting on social media.

Go door to door with flyers in the neighborhood where he was last seen.

Meanwhile, a dog named Biscuit could not be happier to staying safe and loved at his forever home. Noreen reports Biscuit is by her side all the time, and never shows any inclination to run. Noreen offers this advice for someone seeking a dog, “Rescue dogs are the best, they have a history and they are so grateful to get a home. Go to a shelter to adopt!” Contact Loving All Animals for help finding the perfect rescue pup at (760) 8347000, www.lovingallanimals.org.

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THE VINO VOICE

BY RICK RIOZZA

ARE THINGS HEATING UP IN THE WINE GAME?

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s I’m writing this piece, over half the country is experiencing more than 90 degree temperatures. And the summer season has barely begun! Just as we humans are feeling the heat—so too the grapes. To answer the title question above with another question: What do you think?

Yep!—it’s bad news.

We’ve all studied world geology and geography and we know that the climate has always been changing. But the changes have been on a geological timescale. Major changes took place over millennia. Today is different as we’re experiencing changes on a scale of 100 years. That’s a completely different thing and relatively speaking—it’s quite sudden.

I don’t think anyone is totally denying that the world climate is experiencing change as we’re seeing a continual rise in average temperatures for the past 10 years. We’re sadly watching the glaciers melt in the north; we’ve seen ice acreage in square miles separate from Antarctica. I’m personally convinced that CO2 emissions from the last 150 years of technological profitable living are in on the blame, but whether we all think so or not, the heat is here and things are getting hotter.

Generally speaking, what hot weather brings are early grape harvests because the grapes ripen faster. This means the grape’s lovely lifetime on the vine is affected, and oftentimes diminishes the wine quality due to a change is the grape’s customary sugar, acid, phenol, and tannin content. And that could translate to a change in an expected taste of your favorite wine. Sure, winemakers can adapt to maintain the flavors they are known for—but for how long?

Historically though, warm weather— especially in the cold regions of Europe, was very good news. Sometimes, back in the day, vintners had to add a bit of sugar to bolster the sour grapes of minimal sunlight. Indeed, it was the few select warm summers in the 50s, 60s, and 70s that made a Bordeaux classically delicious. But for many of the years in those decades, Bordeaux was a bit tart, particularly for American palates.

And to boot, climate change has benefited French vineyards since the 1980s. Burgundy, Bordeaux, the Loire and the Rhône Valleys and other regions have all gone on to provide rich and complex vintages that have been a wine collector’s dream. Heat was very, very good for France. But a recent 2016 study warned that these advantages may not

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last for much longer, as temperatures keep rising. (We remember the disastrous 2003 month long heat spell that killed over 13,000 Frenchmen—not to sound flippant, but that was a bad sign.)

In California, we were witnesses of the major drought—the driest four year period on record that worked serendipitous to the vineyards in Napa/Sonoma. Stupendous Cabernet Sauvs and Chardonnays have been coming out every year since 2012 as the vines were loving the heat but were taking down the water line. Thank God the rains and snow showed up in 2016, rescuing the vines from a dry gulch future.

Wine gurus and climatologists have sat down to review their stats. And it looks like global warming will drastically alter the world wine map. The NGO Conservation International has recently published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. This is the scenario they write: “Temperatures are expected to rise on the average from 3° to 5°F by 2050, An increase of 1.8° F in average daily temperatures over the next 30 years, accompanied by a decrease in summertime precipitation, much more frequent heat waves over 95° that are fatal to grapevines, increased soil erosion and irrigation problems. This catastrophic scenario for an entire economy is a reality.

Tomorrow’s wines may no longer taste the same, with certain grands crus having completely lost their current typicity, and the reshuffling of the winemaking cards may prove a fatal blow for certain regions,

including southern Europe, France and California.” Ughh!

Right now I’m viewing the proposed 2050 wine world map. The projection is a bit over 30 years away. Looking back in time… that would be 1988. Man!—what drastic sudden changes are in view in just thirty years!

Checking in on Europe, we see all of Sicily, big parts of Spain, and major areas of Italy and France all out of sorts with their traditional vineyards full of heat.

You’ve heard of Randall Grahm, one of the original “Rhône Rangers” (Bonny Doon Vineyard) who’s planted warm weather Rhône varietals in Northern and in Central California since the 1980s. He is still handson in the vineyards and knows climate first hand. “We harvest now throughout Northern California three to four weeks earlier than we ever used to,” Grahm grimly states. “It’s everywhere. Burgundy may be screwed. The northern Rhône Valley is partly screwed, though many of the great vineyards face away from the sun. The southern Rhône is completely screwed. New varietals that can still produce warm-climate wines that are complex and not too alcoholic may happen only with new kinds of grapes.”

The cool loving Pinot Noir grape is at risk not only in Burgundy but in warmer California regions—and believe this, even in Oregon!

For the next generation looking to get into the wine biz—well, things are looking up; up to Canada, that is: “Come and visit beautiful British Columbia—the Napa Valley of the Future!”

Yes!—the good news is that new vineyards are on the rise! A rise in latitudes. It used to be the 50° parallel was the limit in wine grape viability; it’s up to 55° and rising. Right now English sparkling wines are challenging French Champagne in ratings! Even the Queen of England now owns vineyards. In 1988, you couldn’t get a wine grape to flourish standing in the English rain … and cold!

Cheers to the brave new world of wine!

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AN ICE CREAM DREAM AT KREEM

ometimes you just crave it, the soft, sweet, creamy coolness melting in your mouth. It is what ice cream dreams are made of, and what you will find at Kreem Ice Cream & Coffee in Palm Springs.

It sort of reminded me of a dream sequence that I might have of a groovy ice cream parlor, all white with a retro vibe, and amazing ice cream. I almost expected the twilight sounds of elevator music and muffled voices asking what flavor I would prefer. The new shop owned by chef and

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entrepreneur Bianca Simonians, recently made its debut on East Palm Canyon Dr. in Palm Springs this summer, to the welcomed delight of local and visiting ice cream fans.

The shop makes strides to stand alone in the sweet biz, as Simonian pays special attention to detail in her ice cream creations which are hand made in house, with organic dairy, natural ingredients and without GMO’s, preservatives or additives.

An effort that is reflected in the ice creams exceptional texture and taste. Ice cream lovers will find out of the box flavors to

choose from such as S’more’s, Lemon Meringue Pie, Hazelnut and many more Kreem’s standards, offered in cups, cones, cookie sandwiches and even a satisfying pint. They also have coconut based vegan alternatives including Vanilla Bean and Almond Joi, as well as refreshing sorbets.

Simonian even makes her own Almond Milk, which I can’t wait to try.

For my introduction to Kreem, and after some friendly guidance, my taste buds landed on Lemon Meringue Pie. It just sounded like it would scoop me out of the pocket of heat that I had just walked in from, and it did. The lemony flavor wasn’t at all tart, but had a velvety citrus delivery with streams of short bread and little marshmallow surprises folded in. It was a bit of ice cream pie in a cup, and swept me away from my hot desert reality, plunging me into a creamy pool of cold goodness, at least until the end of my cup arrived. I was in a state of YUM! Kreem doesn’t stop at their awesome ice cream, as they offer coffee concoctions as well using Heart Coffee Roasters, with cappuccinos, cafe lattes, espressos, cold brews and more. They even have coffee floats…yes, coffee floats!

Ice cream shops in the Coachella Valley are a must, providing us with some cool reprieve from the summer heat, and sweet bliss all year long. Kreem Ice Cream & Coffee does it right with fresh clean ingredients, fun flavors and an inviting vintage vibe.

BY DENISE ORTUNO I look forward to having a reoccurring delicious ice cream dream, at Kreem.

Kreem Ice Cream & Coffee is located at 170 East Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs Ca 92264 www.ilovekreem.com

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A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE

NOW SHOWING: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP

Peyton Reed’s latest superhero movie is a welcome if light-hearted addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe featuring heroes with the astounding ability to shrink! It’s much funnier and brighter than I expected.

Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly are just about

perfect.

Remember «Captain America: Civil War» when Scott Lang (Rudd) struggled with the consequences of his choices as both a Super Hero and a father. How to balance his homelife obligations with his responsibilities as Ant-Man. Now he’s confronted by Hope van Dyne (Evangeline) and Dr. Hank Pym (Douglas) with an urgent new mission. Scott must once again put on the suit and learn to fight alongside The Wasp as the team works together to deal with secrets from their past

as the duo finds itself in a classic battle with a powerful new enemy.

Admittedly, this iteration lacks the scale and ambition of recent Marvel entries, but it’s an improvement on the last Ant-man movie.

This action comedy hits all the marks. Even though the screenplay is a bit convoluted and the marvelous action set pieces seemed at times redundant, it was all redeemed by the heartfelt performances of the leads. I liked the emphasis on the importance of family and trusting your friends. That timeless message always works for me, Yes, the plot is preposterous, but it’s big comic-book fun. And that’s what it’s really all about. Right?

NEW FOR THE HOME THEATER: BITTER RIVALS: IRAN & SAUDI ARABIA Frontline BBC’s epic two-part journey into the most war torn region on our fractured planet examines of the dangerous rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia, which has plunged the Middle East into sectarian war.

Included: the roles religion and power politics play in the perpetual conflict.

This incredible, gripping and most relevant of documentaries looks at the dangerous rivalry that has plunged the Middle East into sectarian war. From revolution in Iran, reaction by Saudi Arabia and wars in Afghanistan, Lebanon and Iraq, we see how religion and power politics drive perpetual conflict.

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BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS

Much of today’s widespread violence across the Middle East has been portrayed as an ancient battle between the Sunni and Shia branches of Islam.

But the real story is far more complex and contemporary – rooted in a rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia that has fueled sectarian extremism for political gain, with virtually every step the U.S. has taken along the way only ratcheting up the bloody conflict.

This powerful edition of FRONTLINE tells the epic, inside story of how this dangerous feud has plunged the Middle East into unprecedented levels of violence with exclusive, on-the-ground reporting from inside countries as well as Yemen, Iraq, Pakistan, Syrian, and Lebanon.

Bitter Rivals illuminates the essential history—and profound ripple effect—of Iran and Saudi Arabia’s power struggle. It draws on scores of interviews with political, religious and military leaders, militia commanders, diplomats, and policy experts, painting the most comprehensive picture yet of a feud that has radically reshaped the Middle East, as we know it.

If you live on this planet and care about what’s going on, this timely, informative, compelling and graphic film is essential viewing. DVD/Frontline/BBC Arabic robin@coachellavalleyweekly.com

BOOK REVIEW

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"WONDER VALLEY"

BY IVY POCHODA FICTION

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here are many reason people leave home. Some include: going off to college, finding a new job, and running from the law. In Ivy Pochoda’s Wonder Valley (Ecco, 327 pages), fear and loneliness drive people away and force them together.

The story takes place in Southern California and follows multiple characters as they aimlessly move about and try to disappear in Los Angeles and the High Desert.

It begins in an LA traffic jam. Cars are stopped in all directions as a naked man runs through, against and over cars. We find out later that his name is James and he appears blissed out as drivers scream profanities and police try to stop him.

James runs right by Tony who is stuck in his car and late for work. With a sudden impulse, Tony leaves his vehicle right where it idles and takes after the runner. A lawyer, Tony is dressed for his high-paying job at the studios. He wants to catch the young

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man, not sure of his own motivation maybe jealousy, or envy of the runner’s freedom.

Britt has hitchhiked from Palm Springs into the High Desert. Her ride bailed on her, and now she is wondering alone in the middle of nowhere. With vague directions to “Howling Tree Ranch” commune, it may be her only hope to survive and the thing she needs to drop off the grid.

Fresh out of Juvenile Hall after a decade, Ren wants to find his mother who has gone to the West Coast. With a name of an LA hotel scribbled on a small piece of paper, Ren gets off the bus and goes in search of the only family he has. But finding his mother on skid row may not be that easy.

Blake and his Samoan friend Sam are on the run from Las Vegas where Sam killed a guy in self-defense. Knowing Sam had a good reason to murder a man wouldn’t matter to the police, so they are heading to LA stealing cars and hiding out in abandoned desert shacks. Blake wants to go straight and be one of the good guys, but Sam keeps dragging him back. Sam is his mentor, rescuer and idol.

As all these misfits try to escape themselves and their demons, they collide.

Their paths connect in bizarre, dangerous and consequential ways.

Author Pochoda does a lovely job creating the desert setting and LA madness.

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She writes with incredible insight as she gets into the heads of this diverse cast of rag-tag broken characters.

Pochoda’s description of the downtown streets and life on skid row are especially terrifying yet somehow beautiful as she unveils the lives of a community, those who live and fend day and night on the mean, unwelcoming streets.

There are amazing passages in Wonder Valley that capture heartache, loss and delusion. All the characters live and breathe on the page. Some felt like they live right here in the Coachella Valley. They are the people we pass, never acknowledge or avoid.

As much as I enjoyed the outsiders in this

book and the authors incredible insights into human frailty and brokenness, I found the structure challenging. It jumps in time and changes characters from 2006 to 2010 and appears to circle around on itself. This may be brilliant, but I cannot be certain without reading it again. Be aware of this shift, it may provide a greater understanding and perhaps even an existential overview.

There are loose ends in this slice-of-life story, and as much as I enjoyed the teeth in Pochado’s writing, I felt it had no significant bite. I wanted a bigger more powerful ending.

However, I am putting Pochoda on my list of favorite authors. I want to read everything she writes and look forward to what comes next. Wonder Valley is only her second novel and I expect more good things.

There are an infinite amount of stories to be told about our human nature and our search to find home. We are starved to get a better glimpse of our strange reality and understand our desperate mortality.

SAFETY TIPS

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

WHEN THUNDER ROARS HEAD INDOORS! “

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e’ve seen them this week and we will continue to notice large cumulous clouds forming around southern California. This ‘monsoonal pattern’ is produced by an area of high pressure over the four corners.

The clockwise flow draws moisture into southern California from the south. These clouds can produce lightning, thunder, hail and heavy rain,” reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.

Pay attention to weather forecasts and “when thunder roars, head indoors,” as a safety precaution. There is no place outside that’s safe when thunderstorms are in the area.

If you hear thunder that means lightning is close enough to strike you. Stay indoors and away from windows and doors, and stay off porches.

Be proactive. If the forecast calls for

possible thunderstorms, you may need to change some of your outdoor plans such as hiking, golf, swimming etc. If you are caught outside, immediately get off elevated areas such as hills, ridges or peaks. Never shelter under an isolated tree. Get indoors or remain in your car for at least 30 minutes after the storm passes.

Stay out of areas subject to flooding. This includes low lying areas, canyons, creeks or washes. Avoid already flooded areas and do not try to cross a flowing stream either by foot or car. 80% of flood deaths occur in vehicles, and most happen when drivers make a single, fatal mistake - trying to navigate through floodwaters.

During storms make sure you bring in your pets!

For additional weather Flash Flood Safety visit: www.ready.gov/floods Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

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eff Bezos, the founder of Amazon once said, “It’s our job every day to make every important aspect of the customer experience a little bit better.”

It should come as no surprise then that Amazon gets some of the highest customer satisfaction scores of any business according to the American Customer Service Index.

The American Customer Service Index is a research project of the University of Michigan that attempts to quantify good versus poor customer service. The University of Michigan interviews tens of thousands of people to score each company in their efforts to deliver whatever they sell at a price and in a manner that builds customer loyalty.

The Customer Satisfaction Index uses a scale of 0 to 100 where anything over 80 reflects a good customer experience and anything under 80 reflects customer dissatisfaction. Companies with low scores typically have to discount their products to drive consumer traffic while higher scoring companies can demand higher prices and profits.

As an example, Apple is thought to have the greatest customer satisfaction and loyalty amongst computer makers.

This is evidenced by their score of 84. For

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comparison, Acer and Toshiba have the lowest rankings at 75.

Additionally, people are most satisfied with is the iPhone 7+ at 85 followed by the Galaxy S8/S8+ and iPhone 8/8+. People with older iPhones and Galaxies are the least satisfied. Surprisingly, the iPhone X is amongst the lowest rated of the new generation of Smartphones with a score of 80.

As it is travel season for many of us, let’s look at an industry that most of us gripe about - air travel.

Let’s be honest - air travel today is a mix of first class and third world. Legroom is so tight on many airlines that people with circulation issues put their lives at risk when traveling coach. When it comes to air travel, Southwest scores the highest with a ranking at 80 followed by Alaska and JetBlue at 79. The least satisfied customers use Frontier and Spirit Air as their 62 scores demonstrate.

Hotels are another business type that suffers from poor customer satisfaction scores. Hilton and Marriott have a number of upscale brands with good customer satisfaction scores like AC Hotels, Hilton Garden, Embassy Suites, Hampton and the respective signature brands. Candlewood Suites is the top-ranked midscale hotel at 79 while Econo Lodge leads the economy hotels with a 73. The lowest rated economy hotels were Motel 6 and Days Inn with 65s while Quality Inn was the lowest of the midscale hotels. Wyndham Hotels was the lowest rated of the upscale hotels.

Most Americans love their cars. It should come as no surprise that this is a business where customer service is taken very seriously. No less than twenty manufacturers secured ratings of at least 80. The best of a good bunch were Lexus by

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Toyota at 86, Toyota at 85 and Subaru at 85.

The automaker winning the Rusty Wrench for unhappy customers goes to Fiat Chrysler for their Fiat and Dodge automotive lines with 75s. The only other sub-80 scores went to Mitsubishi, Ford, Volkswagen and Chrysler.

In no surprise, Wells Fargo has the highest customer dissatisfaction followed

by Bank of America and Chase. Customers with the highest satisfaction levels (85) do not bank with any of the nation’s largest banks but their local community banks.

Finally, most of us hate our internet service providers. Of a rotten bunch, Verizons’ Fios received the highest score at 70. Here in the Coachella Valley, most of us only have access to flunkies Spectrum (60) and Frontier (54) - two of the lowest scoring companies of any business type.

Haddon Libby is the Founder and Managing Partner of Winslow Drake Investment Management and can be reached at HLibby@WinslowDrake.com.

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DALE GRIBOW ON THE LAW

SECRETS TO MAXIMIZING RECOVERY ON YOUR PI CASE

1. CALL POLICE: gather info; take cell phone pictures of car, insurance and license.

2. HIRE A LAWYER ASAP: so evidence does not get cold or destroyed.

3. BE HONEST and DON’T HIDE PRIOR ACCIDENTS FROM YOUR LAWYER OR DOCTOR 4. DON’T MISS MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS OR HAVE GAPS IN TREATMENTS: Adjusters know jurors expect victims to treat regularly, without missing appointments. Otherwise jurors ask “how badly could they have been injured or they did not seek on going medical treatment” 5. PURCHASE ADEQUATE INSURANCE: Many CV locals DO NOT HAVE ADEQUATE OR ENOUGH AUTO INSURANCE. You need more than the minimum insurance on your car with UM to match. Without more than $15k you are taking your life in your own hands. In the last 18 months, two of my clients died in separate accidents. The “at fault” party had $15k or NO insurance coverage AND my clients only had $15k.

6. PROPERTY DAMAGE: If your lawyer suggests a body shop...go there. Don’t take your car to a friend’s body shop so that your $7,000 property damage is fixed for $2,500.

One insurance company criteria for settling is to look at the amount of your car’s property damage. When it is low the insurance companies makes low offers. REMEMBER, INSURANCE CO’S HIRE BIASED EXPERTS TO DENY, DELAY AND UNDERPAY CLAIMS. 7. SILENCE IS GOLDEN: When the police or

adjuster wants to talk to you, remember this adage. It is not only what you say BUT what the adjuster or officer THOUGHT HE HEARD YOU SAY. DON’T GIVE A STATEMENT TO ANY INSURANCE CO WITHOUT YOUR LAWYER’S OK. 8. GET IMMEDIATE MED TREATMENT: Refusing to take an ambulance to the hospital because you did not want to incur ambulance or emergency room bills with your limited finances hurts your case.

9. DON’T HANDLE THE CASE YOURSELF: Don’t initially handle the case. Getting a maximum recovery is a “work of art”. Don’t put your bills through Medicare or Medicaid.

There are many reasons but just don’t do it.

10. DON’T TREAT WITH THE WRONG DOC: Don’t use your regular doctor! Instead consider one your lawyer suggests that you had not seen before. Your regular doctor’s file has all your prior complaints and injuries and we all have skeletons in our closet...things you do not realize are skeletons. The insurance company will interpret the following as a skeleton: prior accidents; seeing a shrink (that does not play well in front of some jurors unless you see the doc for this accident) and a venereal disease; abortion (without sharing with your spouse) and alcohol or drug issue are issues.

11. SEE A DOCTOR EXPERIENCED WITH PREPARING MED/LEGAL REPORTS: You want a doctor who is not only a good physician but is good at writing MED/LEGAL reports.

The doctor’s description of your pains is

critical. That is why for years I lectured to the International College of Surgeons at their annual conference on “How to Write a Med/ Legal Report”.

12. DON’T HIRE AN OUT OF TOWN LAWYER: Though good lawyers, they will not know the local judges and court personnel (clerks and bailiffs) and a lawyer can often get a lot of info from them...if they are friends.

13. TAKE DOWN SOCIAL MEDIA (FB): Don’t post that you’re feeling great or running to play tennis or golf. The insurance company will argue if you were well enough to play a sport you couldn’t be hurt that badly. Social media is the biggest advance for insurance companies who no longer have to hire private investigators. They learn from your daily posts how you are doing and that could be the kiss of death for your case. Take down your social

media until the case is over. The insurance company can learn your friends and have investigators talk to them and learn how healthy you are. Your friends may assume you are ok because you do not complain.

You must realize that insurance companies do whatever they can to deny, delay and pay less money on any case... AUTO, HURRICANE, FLOODS, FIRE... IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE. Suggestions for future articles contact 760837-7500 or dale@dalegribowlaw.com.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your key theme right now is growth. Let’s dig in and analyze its nuances. 1.

Not all growth is good for you. It may stretch you too far too fast -- beyond your capacity to integrate and use it. 2. Some growth that is good for you doesn’t feel good to you. It might force you to transcend comforts that are making you stagnant, and that can be painful. 3. Some growth that’s good for you may meet resistance from people close to you; they might prefer you to remain just as you are, and may even experience your growth as a problem. 4. Some growth that isn’t particularly good for you may feel pretty good. For instance, you could enjoy working to improve a capacity or skill that is irrelevant to your long-term goals. 5. Some growth is good for you in some ways, and not so good in other ways. You have to decide if the trade-off is worth it. 6. Some growth is utterly healthy for you, feels pleasurable, and inspires other people.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can’t sing with someone else’s mouth, Taurus. You can’t sit down and settle into a commanding new power spot with someone else’s butt. Capiche? I also want to tell you that it’s best if you don’t try to dream with someone else’s heart, nor should you imagine you can fine-tune your relationship with yourself by pushing someone else to change. But here’s an odd fact: You can enhance your possibility for success by harnessing or borrowing or basking in other people’s luck. Especially in the coming weeks.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You wouldn’t attempt to cure a case of hiccups by repeatedly smacking your head against a wall, right? You wouldn’t use an anti-tank rocket launcher to eliminate the mosquito buzzing around your room, and you wouldn’t set your friend’s hair on fire as a punishment for arriving late to your rendezvous at the café. So don’t overreact to minor tweaks of fate, my dear Gemini. Don’t over-medicate tiny disturbances. Instead, regard the glitches as learning opportunities. Use them to cultivate more patience, expand your tolerance, and strengthen your character.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): I pay tribute to your dizzying courage, you wise fool. I stage-whisper “Congratulations!” as you slip away from your hypnotic routine and wander out to the edge of mysterious joy. With a crazy grin of encouragement and my fist pressed against my chest, I salute your efforts to transcend your past. I praise and exalt you for demonstrating that freedom is never permanent but must be reclaimed and reinvented on a regular basis. I cheer you on as you avoid every temptation to repeat yourself, demean yourself, and chain yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I’m feeling a bit helpless as I watch you messing with that bad but good stuff that is so wrong but right for you. I am rendered equally inert as I observe you playing with the strong but weak stuff that’s interesting but probably irrelevant.

I fidget and sigh as I monitor the classy but trashy influence that’s angling for your attention; and the supposedly fast-moving process that’s creeping along so slowly; and the seemingly obvious truth that would offer you a much better lesson if only you would see it for the chewy riddle that it is. What should I do about my predicament? Is there any way I can give you a boost? Maybe the best assistance I can offer is to describe to you what I see.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Psychologist Paul Ekman has compiled an extensive atlas of how emotions are revealed in our faces. “Smiles are probably the most underrated facial expressions,” he has written, “much more complicated than most people realize. There are dozens of smiles, each differing in appearance and in the message expressed.” I bring this to your attention, Virgo, because your assignment in the coming weeks -should you choose to accept it -- is to explore and experiment with your entire repertoire of smiles. I’m confident that life will conspire to help you carry out this task. More than at any time since your birthday in 2015, this is the season for unleashing your smiles.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Lucky vibes are coalescing in your vicinity. Scouts and recruiters

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are hovering. Helpers, fairy godmothers, and future playmates are growing restless waiting for you to ask them for favors. Therefore, I hereby authorize you to be imperious, regal, and overflowing with self-respect. I encourage you to seize exactly what you want, not what you’re “supposed” to want. Or else be considerate, appropriate, modest, and full of harmonious caution. CUT! CUT! Delete that “be considerate” sentence. The Libra part of me tricked me into saying it. And this is one time when people of the Libra persuasion are allowed to be free from the compulsion to balance and moderate. You have a mandate to be the show, not watch the show.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Emily Dickinson wrote 1,775 poems -- an average of one every week for 34 years. I’d love to see you launch an enduring, deep-rooted project that will require similar amounts of stamina, persistence, and dedication. Are you ready to expand your vision of what’s possible for you to accomplish? The current astrological omens suggest that the next two months will be an excellent time to commit yourself to a Great Work that you will give your best to for the rest of your long life!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): What’s the biggest lie in my life? There are several candidates.

Here’s one: I pretend I’m nonchalant about one of my greatest failures; I act as if I’m not distressed by the fact that the music I’ve created has never received the listenership it should it have. How about you, Sagittarius? What’s the biggest lie in your life? What’s most false or dishonest or evasive about you? Whatever it is, the immediate future will be a favorable time to transform your relationship with it. You now have extraordinary power to tell yourself liberating truths. Three weeks from now, you could be a more authentic version of yourself than you’ve ever been.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Now and then you go through phases when you don’t know what you need until you stumble upon it. At times like those, you’re wise not to harbor fixed ideas about what you need or where to hunt for what you need.

Metaphorically speaking, a holy grail might show up in a thrift store. An eccentric stranger may provide you with an accidental epiphany at a bus stop or a convenience store. Who knows? A crucial clue may even jump out at you from a spam email or a reality TV show. I suspect that the next two weeks might be one of those odd grace periods for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Reverse psychology” is when you convince people to do what you wish they would do by shrewdly suggesting that they do the opposite of what you wish they would do. “Reverse censorship” is when you write or speak the very words or ideas that you have been forbidden to express. “Reverse cynicism” is acting like it’s chic to express glee, positivity, and enthusiasm. “Reverse egotism” is bragging about what you don’t have and can’t do. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to carry out all these reversals, as well as any other constructive or amusing reversals you can dream up.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Poet Emily Dickinson once revealed to a friend that there was only one Commandment she ever obeyed: “Consider the Lilies.” Japanese novelist Natsume Sōseki told his English-speaking students that the proper Japanese translation for “I love you” is Tsuki ga tottemo aoi naa, which literally means “The moon is so blue tonight.” In accordance with current astrological omens, Pisces, I’m advising you to be inspired by Dickinson and Sōseki. More than any other time in 2018, your duty in the coming weeks is to be lyrical, sensual, aesthetic, imaginative, and festively nonliteral.

Homework: Send your secrets for how to increase your capacity for love to: Truthrooster@ gmail.com.

---------------------------------------Rob Brezsny Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

LIFE & CAREER COACH

BY SUNNY SIMON

WHY YOU SHOULDN’T WORRY ABOUT YOUR CAREER

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t a recent cocktail party I was introduced to a man who upon learning I was a career coach, began discussing his current position. I was happy to listen to his story but it did not take long to surmise my new acquaintance spent a considerable amount of time worrying about a secure future. I probed to find the cause of his distress inquiring about the financial health of the company and his relationship with management. Everything checked out fine until we discussed age. He lamented approaching 54. “People turn 54 everyday,” I countered brightly, but it was obvious he was not deterred. He preferred to worry.

Listen up people. Age is always a factor in your career life! New careerists complain they don’t score great opportunities due to lack of experience. Baby Boomers grumble about age discrimination. Being in your 20’s or in your 50’s and beyond has an impact on your professional life, but fretting over your chronological standing serves no purpose.

We all spend some time worrying about things that never happen. The downside of worry it’s a time-suck, time spent being unproductive.

There is no upside. Although I don’t have a magic formula to eliminate unfounded fretting,

I do have some suggestions for creating a more positive outlook on career success.

How should Baby Boomers fight age discrimination? Be lifetime learners. Keep up with technology and new trends. Don’t rest on your laurels. Look, sound and be energetic.

Show your value by using your vast experience and pay it forward by mentoring others. Update your online presence, keep up with social media and NO you do not have to publish the year you obtained your degree.

For Millennials and Baby Boomers alike, always be networking. Build a solid network and keep up with your connections. Early careerists interested in moving up the ladder heed my advice. You get there by going the extra mile! Prove your stamina and resilience by volunteering for assignments no one else wants.

Keep refining your elevator speech and resume.

When doors close, don’t take it personally. Look for mentors who can help you and don’t be afraid to take risks.

My point is the time invested in worry and whining can be put to good use by upgrading your skills and increasing your worth. One last thought, prepare for the unknown by replacing worry with problem solving. If you follow my advice and we meet at a cocktail party, I know you will wow me with what is going on in your professional life.

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REST IS NOT ONLY FOR THE WEARY

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t’s true… rest is not strictly for the weary. Rest should and needs to be a priority for everyone. I’m the first to admit I go, go and go some more. However, I feel best operating my life in this fashion.

However, I work hard first, then I make sure I get a good dose of play and balance in my life.

In the recent years, it’s been brought to my attention, by a social someone in my life, that one cannot maintain a life-style of constant work and no rest. One must relax and get plenty of sleep. A seven day a week calendar was developed to have at least one day of rest, Sunday’s. This may not suit everyone’s schedule. In fact, you may work on Sunday. In any event, one day a week should be taken for yourself to enjoy, relax and rejuvenate. Perhaps, two days a week would be even better.

Studies show, people are far more productive in the workplace and have happier homes when proper rest can is implemented. Here are few select activities people wished they are more time to enjoy while resting.

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*Reading *Being in a natural environment *Being alone *Enjoying music *Doing nothing at all Notice how most of the above do not require another human being to be present.

I love and thrive off other people… yet, I do love being alone. As a busy single mother, owning and operating two businesses I realized, some very long time ago, I was really only alone when I drove in my car (after taking my daughters someplace.)

Think about how often you’re alone.

What kind of activities would you like to do on your own? Are you able to break away from your other responsibilities to find true balance for yourself? It may be a great time for you to evaluate true rest time for you.

Make a a date with self and begin feeling less stressed. You owe to yourself to relax, renew and rejuvenate.

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