Coachella Valley Weekly - August 26 to September 1, 2021 Vol. 10 No. 24

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Jackson Browne

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A Home For Hannah

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CONTENTS Pecaterritory ......................................... 3-5 PS Air Bar ................................................... 5 Cyber Corner ............................................. 6 Safety Tips ................................................. 7 Consider This - Jackson Browne.......... 8-9 Club Crawler Nightlife ............................. 9 Screeners................................................. 11 The Vino Voice ........................................ 12 Cannabis Corner ..................................... 14 Free Will Astrology ................................ 14 Pet Place ............................................ 16-17 Haddon Libby ........................................ 18 Dale Gribow ........................................... 18

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BY CRYSTAL HARRELL

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reating a clean yet authentic sound to distinguish oneself from the crowd of aspiring musicians is sometimes challenging, but one Coachella Valley-based band has come into their own and paved their way towards international success—with all members being between the ages of 16 through 18. Although very young in age, Pescaterritory has earned an impressive reputation with their classic rock tracks reminiscent of late great legends from the 70s.

Formed in 2019, the band consists of bassist Gavin Lopez, vocalist Aiden Schaeffer, drummer Nick Willman, and guitarist Jason Zembo. These four music aficionados blend classic styles of rock ’n’ roll music from several decades to form their own brand of rock.

“Music has stuck with me since I was in first grade when I was playing violin and piano. It’s just a solid fact that has remained. It’s still something I can count on,” said Schaeffer.

“Music encompasses everything that goes on in your head. You fall back on that as a support system. It’s always there for you,” added Jason Zembo.

Since their first gig at the Riverside County Date Festival in early 2019, the band has played iconic venues such as the Whisky a Go Go and Pappy + Harriet’s. Other venues include two nights at the Indian Wells Garden Jam, the Indio Tamale Festival, as well as an acoustic performance of original songs in Nashville, Tennessee, in June at the Commodore Grille.

Pescaterritory received global attention when two of their songs “Better Off Dead” and “King Street” debuted on the Barry Tomes US10 radio show in Birmingham England in July 2019. With the release of their self-titled album Pescaterritory in October 2020, the band has received radio play in the USA as

well as the United Kingdom, Spain, Scotland, and Australia.

“For a band who have only been together a few years, two of which left us all in lockdown, they made good use of their time.

As musicians, they started with the bar high.

They are mature musicians wise beyond their years. A real band’s band. Not just a group of players. The release of their selftitled album was, in my opinion, one of the

best debut albums I had ever heard,” stated Pescaterritory’s publicist Barry Tomes.

Tomes first came across the band when one of his other representative artists performed a gig at Pappy + Harriet’s in Pioneertown. After the performance, a young band appeared on stage and Tomes immediately knew he was in the presence of greatness. Even having been in the business continue to page 5

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for 50 years, Pescaterritory still blew Barry away. He then offered to work with the band preparing them for global success as their publicist. Pescaterritory features regularly on Barry’s US10 radio show and other radio stations in the United Kingdom.

“I grew up around international rock stars.

I have toured the world, even with bands such as The Beach Boys. I know what is on

offer out there and I am 100 percent certain Pescaterritory is going to join that list and be comfortable there,” praised Tomes.

In 2020, the band was invited to perform in the United Kingdom at Rock The Beacon in Birmingham (England) with several other shows booked over the month they were due overseas, however, COVID got in the way of those plans. Pescaterritory appeared on the

show, Late Night With Monica Price, after which drummer Nick Willman was asked to appear on Drumathon Live. The event involved 250 hours of live drumming, with Willman closing the Drumathon. Drumathon Live is a global charity event raising thousands of dollars for mental health charities, featuring drummers from around the world and bands like Coldplay, Simple Minds, and Stevie Wonder.

“It was a great experience participating in Drumathon this year, not only because of the great drummers I got to participate with, but the honor to help in raising money for mental health awareness,” said Nick.

Pescaterritory has several upcoming performances. The first of which is at Palm Canyon Roadhouse on August 28, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. On September 5, the band will play at the Las Vegas RockStar Bar and School of Rock Green Valley End of the Season Show Summer 2021 at 3 p.m. They are also scheduled for a podcast appearance on the Jimbo and Jackie Show on September 8 at 8 p.m. There will also be a September 10 performance at Rockefellas in Corona at 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

The invitation for the band to perform in Las Vegas at a School of Rock event shows already that Pescaterritory is being recognized as a future international success for the USA.

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August 26 to September 1, 2021 “We’re so excited to have Pescaterritory play for us. It’s nice for the kids who are on the same path as Pescaterritory see them get after it and achieve things. Makes it seem not so far out of reach,” said the general manager at the School of Rock Green Valley Chondell Le Land.

The band is currently writing new music for a follow-up release, guaranteed to show artistic prowess for musicians who are experienced beyond their years and destined for greatness.

You can stream Pescaterritory’s music on Spotify, Apple Music, and Youtube Music.

Follow the band on social media as well @ pescaterritory.

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ou may have noticed there has recently been a massive increase in ransomware attacks in the news, with the number of attacks rising by 715% during the covid pandemic. With millions of people moving to remote work and a 350% spike in phishing attacks and fake websites, individuals and businesses are all at risk of ransomware attacks. Not only has the number of ransomware attacks has grown, but techniques and ways of ransomware also been evolving; with some of last year's most popular ransomware variants vanishing and new ransomware types emerging. These can be considerably more disruptive, damaging, and expensive!

But, what is Ransomware?

Ransomware is a type of malware, or malicious software, that is used to encrypt important files on personal and business computer systems, thereby locking people out of their own data or networks. Once infected, ransomware encrypts files and notifies the victim that a "ransom" must be paid to restore access to the data or device. The ransom demand is frequently accompanied by a demand for payment in Bitcoin or another anonymous cryptocurrency. Once the ransom is paid and the hacker gives a decryption key, data access is supposed to be restored.

However, as is more commonly the case, the data is stolen and disclosed by a cyber thief who wants to benefit from it by selling it on the Dark Web. 5 Proactive Steps Help To Protect Yourself There are some proactive measures you can take to avoid being attacked by these ransomware attacks. Following these steps strengthens your defense against all types of

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RANSOMWARE!?! WHAT IS IT AND HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF! 5 PROACTIVE STEPS HELP TO PROTECT YOURSELF...

BY DENNIS SHELLY

cyberattacks because they are, of course, good security practices in general: Keep your applications and operating system up to date: Updating your applications and operating system on a regular basis helps to protect you from malware. When doing updates, ensure that you receive the most recent security patches. This makes it more difficult for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities in your system. This also includes your network hardware, wireless router as an example.

Before clicking on a link, always validate it: Even though web browsing may take you from news items to kitten videos in a matter of seconds you should always incorporate some consideration and deliberation into your quick-click methods. Attackers rely on people who click on links in suspicious emails or on fraudulent links on websites to carry out their attacks. Stop ransomware by double-checking the legitimacy of those URLs before clicking.

Use VPN services while connecting to

public Wi-Fi networks: Conscientious usage of public Wi-Fi networks is a wise antiransomware strategy. Your PC is more exposed to cyberattacks while connected to a public WiFi network. To be safe, avoid using public Wi-Fi for important transactions and instead use a secure VPN service.

Only use known sources for downloads: Never download software or media files from unknown sites to minimize the risk of getting ransomware. Rely on authorized and trustworthy sources for downloads. These kinds of websites can be identified by trust seals. Check that the browser address bar of the page you're viewing uses "https://" rather than "http://" In the URL bar, a shield or lock icon can also indicate that the page is secure. Also, before downloading anything on your mobile device, proceed with caution. Depending on your device, you can depend on the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.

Never connect unfamiliar USB flash drives

to your computer: Never connect unfamiliar USB flash drives or other storage media to your computer. Cybercriminals might have hacked the storage media and left it in a public area to attract others to use it.

In addition to these prevention techniques, using suitable software to defend against ransomware is important. Using virus scanners and content filters 0on your mail servers, for example, is a smart method to stop ransomware. These tools decrease the possibility of spam containing harmful attachments or infected URLs reaching your inbox.

Backup your data regularly in case your system becomes infected with ransomware and decryption is impossible. Use an external hard drive and remember to unplug it from your computer after you've completed the backup. If your hard disc is attached when the ransomware activates, the data on the drive will be encrypted as well. You should back up your data in this manner on a regular basis.

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BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

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his gives us the opportunity to discuss everyday occurrences where being civil can help us take control of a potentially messy situation and keep things well!

I recently read an article in Psychology today Co-authored by George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, ABPP, the Johns Hopkins University. The article was of interest as we need to come together and restore our civility towards one another.

This Country is in a Civility Deficit and without a return to civility, “free society” will likely erode and disappear.

By most accounts, it would appear our society is challenged. Economics, immigration, violence, healthcare, and even the national debt appear to be challenging the current vibrancy and future well-being of our society.

We believe the intensity of these challenges is made worse, while the likelihood of finding resolutions is greatly diminished, largely because of what we shall refer to as the civility deficit.

What Is Civility?

Civility may be defined as politeness, courtesy, and respect. The term civility is derived from the Latin civilitas and gives rise to the term civilization. Civilization, in turn, is that essential process by which humanity transcends ignorance, resolves conflict, and reaches its most advanced stages. Indeed, social anthropologists have long argued that the key to human survival in the pre-historic eras, when the environment was extraordinarily hostile, was the ability to cooperate socially and to collaborate in task related groups.

The Civility Deficit Threatens the Workplace Currently, it may be argued that many of the most desirable places to live, regardless of geography, are characterized by a civil and cooperative populace. The best places to work are respectful and cooperative. Most of the greatest discoveries in the history of humankind have been made through collaboration.

How it impacts the workplace: • 78 percent of people who experience uncivil behavior from their co-workers become less committed to the organization; and 16% of those treated poorly on the job indicated they had left previous jobs due to a lack of civility at work • 66 percent of those treated poorly suffer a decline in overall performance • 47 percent exposed to uncivil actions deliberately spend less time at work • 25 percent treated poorly take their frustrations out on customers.

The Civility Deficit Contaminates the Flow of Useful Information Accurate and timely information is the backbone of any free society. Such information is the moral obligation of elected officials as well as news outlets. The civility deficit threatens this essential process. It threatens the perceived accuracy and even the perceived motivation of politicians and information outlets alike. It turns a political debate into a mean-spirited rhetorical brawl and reportage into agenda-driven commentary.

How to Restore Civility We can work to restore civility on different levels.

On the interpersonal level: 1. Reach out and engage those with differing points of view.

2. Listen respectfully to their positions.

3. Employ “perspective-taking.” Switch roles momentarily and try to understand the bases for the other’s viewpoints. Try to see and understand the world through their eyes.

4. Respectfully offer your viewpoints and encourage them to do the same perspectivetaking.

5. Do not tolerate incivility and bullying on social media.

Organizationally: 1. When applying for jobs, look for civil trustworthy employers, perhaps those who contribute to civilization as well as their own profitability.

2. Do not tolerate bad behavior, bullying, management by intimidation, or a generally abusive workplace, once hired.

3. Incivility should be viewed as a sign of incompetence.

4. Leadership can choose to create an organizational culture wherein incivility becomes counter-cultural and unacceptable.

Or they can choose not to, which speaks volumes.

We have found that price of entry for a leadership role is self-awareness. Selfawareness is the foundation of social and emotional intelligence.

The rise and ultimate success of any free society is firmly based upon civility. The absence of civility (the civility deficit) portends the absence of civilization and perhaps the end of a “free society,” as we understand them.

If we practice civility, we all win. If we don’t, we all lose!

Here is the full article: https://lnkd.in/gmwvEcM Be Kind, Be Civil!

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ackson Browne has been earning his keep as a musician since 1966. Fresh out of high school he joined the first line-up of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and the Country-Rockers recorded a few of his earliest songs. Before his 18th birthday he relocated Greenwich Village to become a staff writer for Elektra Records. In NYC, he was quickly swept up in Andy Warhol’s decadent demi-monde, he began dating Nico, and gave her what became her first post-Velvet Underground song, “These Days.”

Clyde Jackson Browne was born in Heidelberg, Germany in late 1948, to Clyde Jack and Beatrice Browne. His dad was an active serviceman, working for Stars and Stripes. The family, which included an older sister and younger brother, returned to the States and settled in the L.A. area when Jackson was three. A second sister arrived a few years later and by his teens he was performing at clubs like the Ash Grove and the Troubadour.

When he and Nico parted ways, he returned to Los Angeles, right as the fledgling Laurel Canyon scene was taking flight. He was gaining a reputation as a preternaturally gifted songwriter, and artists like Tom Rush, Gregg Allman, Joan Baez and the Byrds began covering his songs. He quickly fell in with like-minded musicians like Glenn Frey, Linda Ronstadt and J.D. Souther. By 1971, he signed with David Geffen’s Asylum label.

The Me Decade was a prolific period for Jackson. His self-titled debut arrived in 1972 and he scored his first radio hit, the infectious “Doctor My Eyes.” Rather quickly he was sharing stages with more established artists like Linda Ronstadt and Joni Mitchell. Along with James Taylor, he became the archetype for the sensitive singer-songwriter. His boyish good looks didn’t hurt.

1973 saw the release of his sophomore effort, For Everyman, which contained crowd-pleasers like “Redneck Friend,” the title track and “Take It Easy.” Co-written with his pal Glenn Frey, the latter had already been a massive hit for Glenn’s band, the Eagles. His third album, 1974’s Late For The Sky, was his watershed. Songs like “For A Dancer” and “Fountain Of Sorrow” displayed a grace, gravitas and sagacity that belied his tender years. Little did he know his biggest hits were right around the corner.

The Pretender, which was released in 1976, established him commercially, peaking at #5 on the Billboard charts, but success came at a price. The album was released in the wake of his wife Phyllis’ suicide, which left Jackson a widower and a single parent to their young son, Ethan. By turns tender, melancholy and introspective, songs like “Here Come The Tears Again” and the title track (written and mostly recorded before her death), seemed to foreshadow the sorrow he was now experiencing.

His fifth album, Running On Empty was a juggernaut. A loose concept album about life on the road, some tracks recorded live,

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some in hotel rooms, backstage, on the tour bus, it presented an intriguing portrait of the artist at the height of his powers.

Massive hits like “Running On Empty” and “The Load Out/Stay” cemented his reputation, critically and commercially.

Peaking at #3 on the charts, it would remain there for more than a year.

In the ‘70s, it seemed as if Jackson could do no wrong and that streak continued into the early ‘80s. Even as Punk, Post-Punk and New Wave became the musical lingua franca, he persevered with albums like The Hold Out (which hit #1) and Lawyers In Love, as well as the indelible single “Somebody’s Baby” from the Fast Times At Ridgemont High soundtrack. But, at that point the political had become personal for Jackson. A liberal Democrat, he had already begun protesting nuclear proliferation, spearheading the all-star No Nukes concert series, which featured Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor, Carly Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Dan Fogelberg, the Doobie Brothers, Poco, John Hall, Chaka Khan, Gil Scott-Heron, Jesse Colin Young and Crosby, Stills & Nash. His 1986 effort, Lives In The Balance, reflected his commitment to social justice. The next few albums, World In Motion, I’m Alive, and Looking East took him through to the 21st century, touching on heavy topics like immigration, homelessness and the environment.

The 21st century found Jackson slowing his roll. Although he’s continued to tour regularly, in the last 20 years he has released only three studio albums, The Naked Ride Home in 2002, followed six years later by Time The Conqueror, another six years elapsed before 2014’s Standing In The Breach. But now he’s returned with his 15th long-player, Downhill From Everywhere.

The opening track, “Still Looking For Something,” finds him searching for the kind of peace of mind and emotional equilibrium that eluded him in his early 20s. Barbed electric guitars cascading acoustic riffs, pinwheeling bass lines and cheerful piano notes connect with a rumbling backbeat. As with most great mysteries, it’s as much about the journey as the destination; “And I knew since I was just little, the sharp edges of the world will whittle your dreams down to shavings at your feet/Gonna do my best not to settle, I know it’s going to test my mettle, to keep my options open, even though I’m hoping.”

On the break, a springy, spiraling guitar solo underscores this shared sense of idealism and world-weary pragmatism. Leaning in on the personal, a couple tracks speak to the power of love. “Minutes to Downtown” celebrates a late-in-life romance. Frayed acoustic guitar intertwines with flickering electric riffs, and diminished piano chords, slippery Hammond B3 and wily bass lines are wed brawny beat. Although he’s wary of a age difference, noting; “the years I’ve seen that fell between my date of birth and yours,” Jackson cautiously takes the plunge; “No, I didn’t think that I would ever feel this way again, no, not with a story this long and this close to the end, and though I try to

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fathom why home feels strange to me, more and more the other shore is what I need to see.” On the break, winsome acoustic riffs and gilded piano notes enact a swoony pas de deux. Despite his trepidation, the gauzy instrumental coda seems to signal smooth sailing ahead.

Even though it was written and recorded before the (first wave) of the pandemic, the message of “A Human Touch” feels almost prescient when viewed through the prism of the last 18 months. A wash of pedal steel and dour piano notes open the track.

The first voice you hear belongs to Leslie Mendelson, the young singer-songwriter who co-wrote the song. As she and Jackson trade verses, their harmonies intertwine on the chorus. More than a lover’s lament, lyrics address the divisive climate of the country; “There’s no point in shouting from your island, proclaiming only Jesus saves, there will always be suffering there will always be pain,” the myopic focus on technology; “Everybody gets lonely, feel like it’s all too much, reaching out for some connection, or maybe just their own reflection..” and the eternal disconnect; “Everybody wants a holiday, everybody wants to feel the sun, get outside and run around, live like they’re forever young/ Everybody wants to be beautiful and live life their own way, no one ever wants to let it go, no matter what they do or say.”

Jackson Browne was “woke” decades before the term was coined, so it’s no surprise that three tracks on this record are dedicated to waking up other folks as well.

“The Dreamer” is a South Of The Border charmer accented by courtly Vihuela, sinewy electric riffs, shaded acoustic licks and taut bass all tethered to a loping rhythm. Alternating English and Espanol verses, the lyrics share the all-to-familiar saga of a dreamer whose family came to this country for a better life; “Just a child when she crossed the border to reunite with her father who had traveled North to support her so many years before/She left half her family behind her and with a crucifix to remind her, she’s pledged her future to this land and does the best that she can do.”

The previous, Spray-tanned administration takes steps to deport her (and millions of other D.A.C.A. recipients), demonizing and scapegoating an entire population in the process. Despite the swaying melody and instrumentation, the song’s final verse is suffused in heartbreak; “Adonde van

los suenos? (Where do the dreamers go?)

Nacidas de la fe y la illusion (born of faith and illusion) Donde no hay camino ni huella (where there’s no road and no footprint) Solo desos que susurrant al corazon (only desire that whispers to the heart)” “Until Justice Is Real” is a lithe and elastic rocker powered by crisp bass lines, a crackling beat and a phalanx of electric and acoustic guitars. Jackson’s righteous indignation is matched by slashing power chords and stuttery acoustic riff-age.

Lyrics inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, that only intensified following the murder of George Floyd, urge us to rally ‘round a cause that counts; “Ain’t no directions, there ain’t no map, ain’t no instructions and you know there ain’t no app, you want power? You’ll need help, look to each other and you’ll find it in yourself/ It’s a good question to be asking right now, what’ll you put up with-what’ll you allow?

What is the color, the color of change?

What is democracy, what is the deal?

What would it look like, how would it feel?

Putting your shoulder to the wheel, keeping it turning until justice is real.” Piquant lap steel runs punctuate each verse and take flight, soaring on the break.

The title track is the album’s most ambitious cut. From the insistent melody and cogent arrangement to the tensile instrumentation and perspicacious lyrics.

Wah-wah guitar collides with stinging lead licks and muscular rhythm riffs, Swirly Hammond B3 and stately piano notes dart through the mix, anchored by prowling bass lines and a walloping backbeat. Jackson’s mien pivots from outrage to irritation to compassionate and instructive, as lyrics connect the dots; “Downhill from the Silver Screen, downhill from the Anthropocene, downhill from the vineyard, downhill from the mine downhill from the fruited plain and the bottom line, down here from Columbine/Downhill from the racetrack, downhill from the news, downhill from the sponsors and the camera crews, downhill from the born to lose, downhill from God’s golden shore, downhill from the grocery store, downhill from the senate floor, K Street and the never-ending war.” It’s clear that our collective (in)action is killing the planet. The final rejoinder takes aim at the usual suspects and repeat offenders; “Downhill from the N.R.A., downhill from the G.O.P., downhill from the I.C.E. and your huddled masses, yearning to be free.”

Jagged guitars strut, strafe and swagger on the extended instrumental coda.

The album’s best songs, “My Cleveland Heart” and “A Little Too Soon To Say” are potent reminders of Jackson’s still protean songcraft. The former was co-written by his touring guitarist (a dazzling singersongwriter in his own right) Val McCallum.

Searing lap steel rides roughshod over thready bass lines, prickly electric riffs,

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sunny acoustic notes and a percolating beat. Playful lyrics insist that mending a broken heart is a snap with 21st century technology; “I’m going to make a few changes right away, the way I leap the way I fall, the way I need somebody else’s eyes to see me, the way I need anyone at all/ But I expect the real changes to start when I finally get my Cleveland Heart, they’re made to take a bashin’ and never lose their passion.” Rippling lap steel and stinging guitars bob and weave on the break. The chorus finds Jackson and Val teaming up like a couple of late night informercial hucksters, extoling the virtues of the Basso-matic ’76 mechanical, cardiac circulatory device; “They never break-they don’t even beat, and they don’t ache- they just plug in and shine, don’t make mistakes-and they don’t know defeat, like my heart makes, like this broken heart of mine.”

The latter is part tender benediction, part restless farewell. Serpentine guitars and warm Hammond B3 are bookended by angular bass and a sly, shuffle rhythm. On verses like “I didn’t find too much wisdom when time was on my side, too little information, too much time to decide, I took a couple wrong turns-it only takes you one, to send you down a lifetime of wondering what you might have done/Searching for a lifetime for what you want to see, when all we’ve ever needed has been there all along inside you and me” Jackson’s trademark perspicacity is on full display.

It seems like this nearly perfect record could end right there, but Jackson has one

Thursday, August 26

Coachella Valley Brewery – Open Mic – 7pm Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm Four Twenty Bank – Open Mic – 5:30pm Jazzville@Agua Caliente P.S. – Nutty – 7pm Kitchen 86 – Jojo Malagar – 7pm La Quinta Brewery – TBA – 8pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – South 65 – 7pm Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm O’Caine’s – Midlife O’Crisis – 6pm The Nest – Bryan Magsayo – 6pm The Slice – Leanna Rogers – 5-8pm The Village – Rob & JB – 5:30-8:30pm, Rapmarz – 10pm, DJ LF – 10pm

Friday, August 27

Bart Lounge – DJ Cielo High – 8pm Casuelas Café – Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs – 7:15pm Coachella Valley Brewery – Krystofer Do and Friends – 7pm Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm Desert Fox – Courtney Chambers Birthday Bash w/ Lance Riebsomer, Courtney Chambers and more – 8pm Four Twenty Bank – Waxy, I Am the Instrument and The Proscribed – 6pm

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final trick up his sleeve and he closes the album with “A Song For Barcelona.” An exuberant and expansive Samba clocking in at nearly nine minutes. Breezy and evocative, voluptuous guitars, lush piano notes, pliant bass lines, lock into a gamboling groove. Lyrics, in English and Espanol pay homage to Spain’s cosmopolitan citadel. It also finds Jackson looking at a life beyond music; “This is a song for Barcelona, for architecture and futbol, and for the streets that gave me refuge, in my escape from rock and roll.”

Produced by Jackson, the album includes a plethora of pickers and players including Bob Glaub and Davey Faragher on bass, Mauricio Lewak, Pete Thomas and Jay Bellarose on drums, Jeff Young, Patrick warren and Jason Crosby on keys and Raul Rodriguez on palmas. Aside from Val McCallum, Jackson’s guitar army included Mark Goldenberg and heavy-hitters like Waddy Wachtel and Greg Leisz (who also played lap and pedal steel). Plus vocal assists from Chavonne Stewart and Alethea Mills.

Jackson remains an unapologetic social warrior, arguing in a recent interview, “what’s more personal than your political beliefs? It’s highly personal.” Never preachy or pedantic, the songs on this album feel like heartfelt conversations with an old friend. A lot of road has rushed under Jackson’s wheels since he began his career. Although he hints at slowing down, Downhill From Everywhere finds him still firing on all cylinders.

Lit @ Fantasy Springs – In-A-Fect – 9pm Mastro’s – Nikki Dickinson – 6:30pm Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm O’Caine’s – Craic Haus – 6pm Palm Canyon Roadhouse – Celebration of Life for Charlie Watts – 8pm Pete’s Hideaway – Darci Daniels – 7pm Rockyard@Fantasy Springs – Sonic Temple (The Cult Tribute) and Rock Zone – 7pm The Hood – TBA – 9pm The Nest – Jojo Malagar – 6pm The Slice – Marc Antonelli – 5:30-8:30pm The Village – Rob & JB – 5:30-8:30pm, Rapmarz – 10pm, DJ LF – 10pm, DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm Twelve @ Fantasy Springs – Mark Gregg and Co. – 7-10pm Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6-9pm

Saturday, August 28

Ace Hotel – DJ – noon – poolside Bart Lounge – DJ Aaron C – 8pm Big Rock Pub – TBA – 7:30pm Casuelas Café – Avenida – 7:15pm Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm Four Twenty Bank – Saint Steel Wood – 6pm

Hotel Zoso – Flamingo Pool Party w/ DJ Dxsko – noon-6pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – In-A-Fect – 9pm Mastro’s – Jojo Malagar – 7:30pm Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm Palm Canyon Roadhouse – Pescaterritory – 9pm Rockyard@Fantasy Springs – Robert Plantnation (Robert Plant Tribute) and Crimson Crow – 7pm The Hood - Comedy Night – 9pm The Nest – Nikki Dickinson – 6pm The Slice – Leanna Rogers – 5:30-8:30pm The Village – Rob & JB – 1-4pm, Rapmarz – 10pm, DJ LF – 10pm, DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm Twelve @ Fantasy Springs – Mark Gregg and Co. – 7-10pm Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6-9pm

Sunday, August 29

Bart Lounge – Latina Night w/ DJ LF – 8pm Coachella Valley Brewery – Acoustic Afternoon w/ Switcharoo, Kelsey Manning and Matt Davin – 3pm Hotel Zoso – Flamingo Pool Party w/ DJ LF – noon-6pm Kitchen 86 – Jojo Malagar – 7pm Mastro’s – Nikki Dickinson – 6pm

Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm Palm Canyon Roadhouse – Mikole Kaar Jazz Event – 2-5pm, Sunday Night Jam – 6-11pm The Hood – Open Mic – 8pm The Nest – Jojo Malagar – 7pm The Slice – Sergio Villegas – 5-8pm The Village – Rapmarz - 10pm Wildest – TBA – 6-9pm

Monday, August 30

The Nest – The Trebles – 6:30-9:30pm The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm

Tuesday, August 31

Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm Four Twenty Bank – Mikole Kaar and the Kaar Club – 4:20-7:20pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Brad’s Pad – 7-10pm The Nest – The Trebles – 6:30-9:30pm The Slice – Sergio Villegas – 5-8pm The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm

Wednesday, September 1

Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm The Cantina – T- Bone Karaoke – 7pm The Nest – The Trebles – 6:30-9:30pm The Slice – Marc Antonelli – 5-8pm The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm, Banda Revolucion – 10pm

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NEW HOME VIDEO

BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS “By Reason of Demonic Possession” – An in depth look at the true story that inspired the movie “The Occultist” – Meet the terrifying new addition to the Conjuring Universe “Exorcism of Fear” – Delve into the making of the new conjuring chapter and the chilling exorcism scene that opens the movie “DC Horror Presents the Conjuring: The Lover #1 – A video comic that takes you deeper into the Conjuring Universe.

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here’s something satisfying about actually owning the physical disc of a new movie that’s fundamentally different from “owning” a digital copy or steaming a video on demand.

With the latest surge in the never-ending Covid-19 Delta variant, it’s no longer as tempting as it was when we assumed (falsely) that the pandemic was essentially over.

Here are three new titles to consider owning for the home movie library.

PETER RABBIT 2 The loveable rogue rabbit is back. Bea, Thomas, and the rabbits have created a makeshift family, but despite his best efforts,

Peter can’t seem to shake his mischievous reputation.

Adventuring out of the garden, Peter finds himself in a world where his mischief is appreciated, but when his family risks everything to come looking for him, Peter must figure out what kind of bunny he truly wants to be.

Co-writer and director Will Gluck’s bright, beautifully crafted family film is a delight for young and old whether or not you are familiar with the classic children’s story. The stellar cast includes: Rose Byrne, David Oyelowo, Elizabeth Debick, Margot Robbie and James Corden, who brings Peter Rabbit to life. Sony. 4K Blu-ray/DVD combo.

THE CONJURING 3: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT The latest iteration of the popular horror franchise reveals a chilling tale of terror, murder and unknown evil that shocked even experienced real world paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.

Among the most sensational cases of their extensive files, it starts with a fight for the soul of a young boy, then takes the Warrens beyond anything they’d ever experienced before, to mark the first time in U.S. history that a murder suspect would claim demonic possession as a defense!.

Bonus elements in the 4K UHD combo and Blu-ray pack include:

SPIRIT UNTAMED: THE MOVIE In co-director Elaine Bogan’s engaging story of friendship, adventure and family, free spirited Lucky Prescott moves to Miradero to reunite with her estranged father. She is decidedly unimpressed with the sleepy town until she discovers a unique tie to her late mother who was a fearless horse-riding stunt performer.

Lucky quickly forms a bond with a beautiful wild mustang named Spirit and makes two new pals who love horses as much as she does.

When a heartless wrangler plans to capture Spirit and his herd, Lucky and her friends set off on an epic quest to rescue the horse who has given Lucky an unbreakable connection to her mom’s legacy. See if you can spot the voice acting by Julianne Moore and Jake Gyllenhaal Dream Works/Universal. Blu-ray/DVD. robin@coachellavalleyweekly.com

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AUGUST’S REFRESHING THOUGHTS

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n the international world scene, we always traditionally think of a Sauvignon blanc, perhaps a troken (dry) German Riesling from Rheingau, or even the Austrian Gruner as one of the globe’s bracing and thirst-quenching wines to be enjoyed in the heat.

But for starters here, let’s begin with a fresh Chardonnay from the Mendoza Valley in Argentina. No-- it’s not one of the buttery Chardonnays that you can stick a fork in. recently, I’ve been pouring Mascota Vineyards La Mascota Chardonnay, 2019 at the tasting wine bar. You’d be amazed at how many ladies and gentlemen first refuse to even taste or think about trying a chilled Chard from Argentina—and it’s hot outside! Some folks don’t like Chardonnay at all; others, a bit scared of trying a wine make so far away.

So, I agreeably and pleasantly pour them their cherished red request. But…oops!

Someone joins in the tasting, tries the Mascota, and just can’t stop raving about this offered La Mascota Chard. “All right-- we’ll try it,” relent the red wine tasters. Of course they love it-what’s not to love? With waxy peach aromas, this wine is both, fresh and fruity with mineral and straw undertones; medium-bodied at most with peach, nectarine and melon flavors, pleasing bright acidity and a tangy finish. And how often will I hear from those naysayers: “It doesn’t taste like a Chardonnay.

So yes—it doesn’t taste like an over-oaked or full-bodied buttery Chard. This wine is lean and clean. A wonderful wine for the desert community, it’s a vibrant white that will go with all summer fare such as salads, seafood, and chicken. And at only $8.99 a bottle, it’s the wine deal of the day/month/year!

Okay-- so let’s get back to a discussion on Sauvignon Blanc. We mention quite often that there are some particular styles to the Sauv Blanc depending on where it’s grown. There are more than 10 countries that specialize in Sauvignon Blanc and each region offers a unique taste. It seems as though a lot of folks like to stay in one particular style from one particular place, such as New Zealand, or California, or France.

Everyone seems to be the most vocal when it comes to Kiwi Sauv Blanc. They either love it or hate it! Most New Zealand stuff shows passionfruit, green pepper, lemongrass and gooseberry with razor sharp acidity. California is generally mellower with round fruit flavors of white peach, grapefruit, and honeydew melon with medium acidity. Sancerre is back on the zesty side with its steely notes of lime and green grass with its trademark chalky minerality.

A great deal in both quality and price is the Duckhunter at $15 a bottle. This is certainly New Zealand in character and flavor profile— but, with a nod to California with its rounder tangs. What’s wonderful about this Sauv Blanc is that there is so much going on. If you like a simple one-note Sauv Blanc, stay away from this one. “A well balanced Savignon Blanc, one that

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gathers the best elements of Marlborough and presents them like a fine string quartet, with the citrus, gooseberry, herb and wet stone all complementing each other from introduction to coda. Oysters all around?”

The Duckhunter white mixes power with elegance, delivering generous lemon meringue, orange blossom, peach, and dried mango notes, with spice, green tea and floral details swirling about on the long, expressive finish.

Despite the fact that South Africa has a dry warm climate, the region produces quite a sizable amount of high-quality Sauvignon Blanc. Within the Western Cape region there are several smaller distinct areas including Stellenbosch, Franschoek and Elgin (among others) that are known for producing barrelfermented/aged Sauvignon Blancs with extreme power and finesse.

And now, some internationally refreshing wines: Ch. de Nages Nimes Blanc V V 2015 (France). Ripe and complex Rhone white that delivers a bold, flavored, and fruit-driven wine with structure that does not depend on oak. I recommend this wholeheartedly; everyone enjoys it. The texture of this green apple and floral white is smooth and luscious, a wonderful summer refresher to leave a lasting impression. ($14.99) Kupelwieser Pinot Grigio 2016 (Italy). Paus homage to its Austrian roots, this Italian Pinot Grigio is linear and complex with laser-like mineral elements that are a welcome addition to the crisp and bright green apple and pear notes. ($19.99) Groiss Gruner Beltiner 2015 (Austria).

Citrus aromas are the first thing to greet you upon raising the glass. This bright and lemony wine has just the right balance of acidity and minerality. Elegant with a light finish make for a nice poolside wine. ($10 per 1-L. Bottle) It’s time to try a Gruner!

Of course whenever I recommend an Austrian wine, I’m always pleased to mention Johannes Restaurant in Palm Springs. Johannes Bacher is the Owner and Executive Chef of this fabulous, elegant, and fun and airy restaurant.

It’s the perfect eatery for these tough times. He’s the artist-type in the kitchen, his subtle, creative dishes are exciting, and his cosmopolitan menu shows off the chef’s Austrian roots.

Cheers!

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CANNABIS CORNER

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BY RUTH HILL R.N.

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he California Chapter of NORML, the only state organization devoted specifically to marijuana reform for consumers, wants you to vote NO on the Newsom recall because the candidate that replaces Newsom is not favorable to cannabis. CA NORML is separate from the national NORML. How do they know that? I know lots of Republicans who are favorable to keeping cannabis legal. I think it is selfish to base a recall election on the single issue of cannabis when it is already legal in California, both medically and recreationally. It seems moot compared to the other crisis in the US and CA. What about masks, and vaccine mandates on our children. What about Critical Race Theory (CRT), that is teaching children to go home and tell their white parent they are racist. Or CRT in ethnic studies teaching fiveyear-olds in kindergarten how to determine their sex. Or the child mandated to sit in the corner, because he stated he is not a victim therefore must be an oppressor. (I witnessed this child’s testimony at the Desert Sands School District meeting on August 17th).

Our military withdrew first in Afghanistan leaving countless Americans still in-country as hostages. Homelessness is on the rise rampant in CA. “COVID Vaccines” do not provide lasting immunity similar to polio, mumps, or other vaccines. Blood tests on those vaccinated are revealing zero antibodies after 2-6 months.

The stress meter is off the charts.

The requests to medical professionals for treatment of anxiety and insomnia are skyrocketing. Of course, doctors are not giving out benzodiazepines for anxiety anymore. To help my readers in this time of upheaval a discussion on self-administration of medical cannabis is warranted. Start by finding a local cannabis dispensary. I do not recommend purchasing cannabidiol (CBD) over the Internet. Most of the CBD products on Amazon are nutritional supplements.

Nutritional supplements are not tested for potency, molds, pesticides, or minerals. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is not available for these products.

Some products have a code on the package

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that will reveal a COA. Other products will post a COA on their website. It is safer to find a local dispensary who is regulated by the state’s cannabis regulatory commission, because the state requires testing at the farm prior to shipping to a manufactory, tested again when it is formulated, and tested again before it is shipped to the local dispensary.

The nutritional supplement that you find on the Internet does not go through this testing process.

Occasionally dispensary products may come up short on potency and accuracy, but the failure rate is meager compared to a product labeled nutritional. CBD products can be mailed anywhere in the US since the farm bill of 2018 was passed. Labeling a product broad spectrum and full spectrum attempts to give it legitimacy. Do not be fooled. Ask for a referral from a cannabis medical specialist who will direct you to a tested product.

Once in a dispensary ask the budtender to give you a tincture product that is high in CBD. Do not worry about the label “sativa or indica” for now. (Many products come with ratios of 10:1, 20:1, or 30:1. This means the CBD is 10 parts CBD and 1 part THC, etc.

Make sure before you leave the dispensary the budtender helps you find on the label how many milligrams (mg) of CBD is in one milliliter (ml) of the dropper. Most tinctures are formulated to 10mg/ml or 20mg/ml.

So, a 10:1 ratio tincture with 300mg of cannabinoids in a 30ml bottle, means each ml contains 10mg of CBD and 1mg THC, or ¼ dropper is equal to 2.5mg CBD and 0.25mg of THC. Start with ¼ ml (2.5mg) twice a day and adjust up to ½ ml (5mg) until you notice a positive response. If you need more advice sign up for a brief consultation on my website www.ruthahillrn.com. The last thing we all should do is pray. Pray for our military going into Afghanistan to rescue our hostages, pray for our frontline nurses and doctors, pray for our children, pray for our leaders that they make courageous decisions to protect our nation.

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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries mythologist Joseph Campbell advised us to love our fate. He said we should tell ourselves, “Whatever my fate is, this is what I need.” Even if an event seems inconvenient or disruptive, we treat it as an opportunity, as an interesting challenge. “If you bring love to that moment, not discouragement,” Campbell said, “you will find the strength.”

Campbell concludes that any detour or disarray you can learn from “is an improvement in your character, your stature, and your life. What a privilege!” Few signs of the zodiac are inclined to enthusiastically adopt such an approach, but you Aries folks are most likely to do so. Now is an especially favorable time to use it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The brilliant Taurus dancer and choreographer Martha Graham spoke of “a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action,” adding that “there is only one of you in all time.” She added, “It is not your business to determine how good it is, nor how it compares with other expressions.

It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open.” But even if you do this very well, Graham said, you will nevertheless always feel “a divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest” that will fuel you. This is the perfect message for you Tauruses to embrace in the coming weeks.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): There’s growing scientific evidence that we make ourselves stupid by complaining too much—or even by listening to other people complain a lot. Excessive negative thoughts drain energy from our hippocampus, a part of our brain that’s essential to problem-solving.

This doesn’t mean, of course, that we should avoid dealing with difficult issues. But it does suggest we should be discerning about how many disturbing and depressing ideas we entertain. According to my reading of the omens, all this will be especially useful advice for you in the coming weeks.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your brain contains one hundred billion nerve cells. Each cell has the potential to be linked with tens of thousands of others. And they are always busy. Typically, your grey matter makes a million new connections every second. But I suspect your number of connections will increase even beyond that in the coming weeks. Your most complex organ will be working with greater intensity than usual. Will that be a bad thing or a good thing? It depends on whether you formulate an intention to channel your intelligence into wise analysis about important matters—and not waste it in careless fussing about trivial details.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “You should have a sticky soul,” counsels author Elizabeth Berg. “The act of continually taking things in should be as much a part of you as your hair color.” I especially endorse that attitude for you during the next four weeks, Leo. Your task is to make yourself extra magnetic for all the perceptions, experiences, ideas, connections, and resources you need most.

By September 23, I suspect you will have gained an infusion of extra ballast and gravitas.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “I sing like the nightingale whose melody is crowded in the too narrow passage of her throat,” wrote author Virginia Woolf. That was an insulting curse for her to fling at herself. I disapprove of such behavior— especially for you in the coming weeks. If you hope to be in alignment with cosmic rhythms, don’t you dare say nasty things about yourself, even in the privacy of your own thoughts. In fact, please focus on the exact opposite: flinging praise and appreciation and compliments at yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The blogger at wwwwlw.tumblr.com says the following are the top tender actions. 1. Fastening clothes or jewelry for your companion. 2. Letting them rest their head on your shoulder. 3. Idly playing with their hands. 4.

Brushing a leaf out of their hair. 5. Locking pinkies.

6. Rubbing their back when you embrace. 7. Both of you wearing an item that belongs to the other.

Dear Libra, I hope you will employ these tender actions with greater frequency than usual in the

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coming weeks, Libra. Why? In my astrological opinion, it’s a ripe time to boost your Affection Quotient with the allies you care for the most.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Naturalist Henry David Thoreau wrote in his journal, “I feel slightly complimented when nature condescends to make use of me without my knowledge—as when I help scatter her seeds in my walk—or carry burs and cockles on my clothes from field to field. I feel as though I had done something for the commonweal.” I mention this, Scorpio, because the coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to carry out good deeds and helpful transformations in nature’s behalf. Your ability to collaborate benevolently with plants and animals and elemental forces will be at a peak. So will your knack for creating interesting connections between yourself and all wild things.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may have never heard of Sagittarian artist Baya Mahieddine (1931–1998). At age 16, she experienced a splash of acclaim with a show in Paris. Famous artists Pablo Picasso, Henry Matisse, and George Braques came. They drew inspiration from Mahieddine’s innovative use of color, elements from her Algerian heritage, and her dream-like images. Picasso even invited her to work with him, exulting in the fresh perspectives she ignited. But her art never received the full credit it warranted. In accordance with astrological omens, this horoscope is a small way of providing her with the recognition and appreciation she deserves. It also authorizes you to go out and get the recognition and appreciation you deserve but have not yet fully received.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Who knows what is unfolding on the other side of each hour?” asked Capricorn poet Juan Ramón Jiménez (translated by Capricorn poet Robert Bly). “How many times the sunrise was there, behind a mountain. How many times the brilliant cloud piling up far off was already a golden body full of thunder!” Your assignment, Capricorn, is to imagine what is unfolding just beyond your perception and understanding. But here’s the twist: You must steer your mind away from inclinations to indulge in fear. You must imagine that the events in the works are beautiful, interesting, or redemptive.

If you’re not willing to do that, skip the exercise altogether.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Better than any argument is to rise at dawn and pick dew-wet red berries in a cup,” wrote author Wendell Berry.

I mostly agree with that sentiment, although I will also put in a good word for certain kinds of arguments. There are moments when it’s crucial for your psychological and spiritual health that you initiate a conversation about delicate issues that might lead to a dispute. However, I don’t think this is one of those times, Aquarius. In my astrological opinion, picking dew-wet red berries is far more sensible than any argument. For further inspiration, read this testimony from actor Natasha Lyonne: “I definitely would rather take a nap than get angry.”

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): For painter Vincent van Gogh, love wasn’t primarily a sentimental feeling. Nor was it an unfocused generalized wish for health and happiness in those he cared for.

Rather, he wrote, “You must love with a high, serious, intimate sympathy, with a will, with intelligence.” His love was alert, acute, active, and energized. It was animated with a determination to be resourceful and ingenious in nurturing the beloved. For van Gogh, love was always in action, forever moving toward ever-fresh engagement.

In service to intimacy, he said, “you must always seek to know more thoroughly, better, and more.”

I hope you’ll make these meditations a top priority during the next seven weeks.

Homework. This is what I do to earn a living. Let me know what you do. Newsletter@ FreeWillAstrology.com ---------------------------------------Rob Brezsny - Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

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ometimes the best things come to those who wait. Many adopters at the Humane Society of the Coachella Valley (HSOCV) walked past a lovely 10-yearold Foxhound named Hannah. Most people seek a young or middle aged animal. Shelter volunteer Cali Trevino told all her contacts and Facebook friends about the animals needing homes. Cali’s mother-in-law was styling a client’s hair and happened to tell the story about Hannah.

Jessica Swanson recalls, “One day I was at my hair stylist and she mentioned her

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everything I can about dogs from Dancing with Dogs trainers. My dog Gracie is a 4-year-old Shepherd mix with super calm energy. Bari is my 5-year-old Goldendoodle rescue. Dances with Dogs uses only positive techniques, and one of their trainers specializes in reactive dogs. I’m careful and firm with Hannah and Bari who can both be reactive. CBD oil helps them relax.”

“The HSOCV has done such amazing work with Hannah. They accommodated her anxiety by walking her separately and taking her by herself to exercise in the play yard. Her enrichment primary involved being with humans, but Jon walked her with his well-balanced dogs.”

Jessica advises, “Whether it’s a big dog or a small dog, they are living beings who need to be honored and not thrown away.

They become part of who we are when they come into our lives. Some animals at shelters come with baggage, but they are resilient, and with patience and forgiveness overcome. A large dog is no more work than a small dog, and they all need to know commands.”

“Hannah went behind our drum set when she first arrived. I fed her by hand to comfort her. When she finally emerged, I hugged her and put down a special quilt for

daughter-in-law, Cali, was working with a senior dog at the HSOCV. Getting a third dog was something my husband and I never considered. We also have two cats. All my animals are rescues. And I thought how awful that a dog that age was in a shelter.

However, we weren’t sure if Hannah was aggressive towards other animals.”

Jessica continues, “Sometimes rescue dogs came with baggage, issues that involve various forms of anxiety. My dogs continue with dog training. It’s really the people who need the training, and I’ve learned

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MEET TORTIE

This lovely 3-yr-old mixed German Shepherd girl waits patiently for a home at the Humane Society of the Coachella Valley in N. Palm Springs.

Sweet & loyal Chrissy had a long wait at the San Bernardino County shelter at Devore when abandoned, then her adopted human pass away from cancer. Chrissy will do best with a dog experienced family. Call (760) 329-0203 for an appointment to meet Chrissy.

I’m a gorgeous Tortie girl waiting for a home at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus shelter. Come meet me between 10am and 4pm Mon through Sat at 70-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, and ask to see cat ID#1632418.

I’m only 2 years old, and full of kitten energy to entertain you! www.rcdas.org, (760) 343-3644.

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BY JANET McAFEE her, she then claimed her spot on the bed.

On the day she drank water with Bari, she officially joined our family pack. She chased a cat once, but the cat quickly gave her a ‘what for’ and that was it. She equally loves me and my husband Mike Poor.”

“Hannah is so smart, and the people who walked past her at the shelter missed out.

It took two weeks for her to realize how much we wanted her, and from then on she stayed in our bedroom at night. She comes up for her snuggles every evening. Hannah and I do yoga nidra exercise together. When I lay on the floor exercising, Bari lays at my feet while Hannah lovingly puts her head on my shoulder. We are currently exploring laser treatment and other holistic remedies to help Hannah with the joint problems that can affect older dogs.”

Hannah is pictured here lounging with her dog siblings. Jessica explains, “The only reason we have furniture is for the dogs!”

The couple turned the hot tub in their back into a sand box for the pups to play in. Hannah will live out her senior years in

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a home surrounded by wonderful animal companions and a couple who treasure and love her dearly.

Jon Nimitz, shelter manager, at HSOCV does amazing work transforming traumatized and neglected dogs at the facility. This shelter is one of the largest private shelters in the Coachella Valley that rescues large size dogs. They also have cats and small dogs. You can contact them at (760) 329-0203. The shelter is located at 17825 N. Indian Canyon, North Palm Springs.

Please call first for an appointment. View their animals, learn about volunteering, and donate at www.orphanpet.com. This is the place for folks seeking to adopt a wonderful large dog. .Janetmcafee8@gmail.com

-------------------------------------------------Here is a partial list of Inland Empire shelters and rescue groups where you can adopt a wonderful dog or cat.

COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS – This county shelter is now open for walk in visitors 10am-4pm Mon through Sat. ALL ANIMALS AVAILABLE FOR $5 ADOPTION FEE IN JULY. You can view the animals at all four Riverside county shelters at www.rcdas. org, and get the ID number, 72050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644.

(Public) PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER – This shelter is open every day except Tuesday. View their animals online at www. psanimalsshelter.org, 4575 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, (760) 416-5718. (Public)

DESERT HOT SPRINGS ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL - Open daily 9:30-4:30. View their animals at www.cityofdhs.org/animal-carecontrol.com, 65810 Hacienda Ave, Desert Hot Springs, (760) 329-6411 ext. 450.

ANIMAL SAMARITANS – Call for an appointment to adopt. View their animals at www.animalsamaritans.org.

Email acorrow@animalsamaritans.org to foster.

Located at 72307 Ramon Rd, Thousand Palms, (760) 601-3918. (Private) CALIFORNIA PAWS RESCUE - Call for an appointment to adopt. Located at 73650 Dinah Shore, Palm Desert. View their animals at www.californiapawsrescue.com, (760) 656-8833. (Private) HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY – Call for an appointment to adopt a dog or cat. This shelter has lots of big dogs and some cats. View some of their animals at www.orphanpet.com. Located at 17825 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, (760) 3290203. (Private) KITTYLAND – The shelter is closed so call for an appointment to visit and adopt a cat.

Located at 67600 18th Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, www.kittylandrescue.org, (760) 251-2700. (Private) FOREVER MEOW – Foster based rescue for cats located in Rancho Mirage. Contact them at www.ForeverMeow.org, (760) 3356767. (Private) PRETTY GOOD CAT – Foster based rescue for cats located in La Quinta. Contact them at www.prettygoodcat.com, (760) 660-3414 (Private) BFF4pets – Foster based rescue for dogs and cats located in La Quinta. Email them

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at rescues@bff4pets.com, (310) 431-7818 (Private) LOVING ALL ANIMALS – Call for appointment to visit and adopt dogs.

Located at 83496 Avenue 51, Coachella, www.lovingallanimals.org, (760) 834-7000.

(Private) LIVING FREE ANIMAL SANCTUARY – Large outdoor shelter for dogs and cats up Hwy 74, Mountain Center, view animals at www.living-free.org, and call (951) 6594687. (Private) MORONGO BASIN HUMANE SOCIETY – Located at 4646 Sun View Rd, Joshua Tree, www.mbhumanesociety.com, call between 11am-2pm (760) 366-3786 (Private) CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ANIMAL SHELTER – The shelter is now open for Walk in visitors 12 noon – 3:00pm Tuesday through Saturday. Hours for adoption 10am – 5pm Tuesday thru Sat. Google “City of San Bernardino Animal Shelter” for website to view animals and get the ID number of the animal you want to meet. Located at 333 Chandler Place, San Bernardino, (909) 3841304 or (909) 384-7272. (Public) SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER AT DEVORE – Shelter is now open for walk ins 7 days a week. Call (909) 3869280. View animals at www.sbcounty.gov/ acc and get the ID number of animal you are interested in adopting, 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino (Public).

DREAM TEAM ANGELS RESCUE - Foster based rescue located in Grand Terrace/San Bernardino area. Contact them through website www.DreamTeamangelsrescue. com, (360) 688-8884. (Private)

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recently saw a 2010 rerun of Scottish comic and former late night talk show host Craig Ferguson. In that monologue, Ferguson was explaining why everything sucks.

According to Ferguson, it all started back in the late 1950s to early 1960s when some Madison Avenue advertising guys came up with the idea of marketing to younger people. By focusing on younger people, the advertisers were looking to secure consumers young in life as they would continue buying habits throughout life. This was not part of some great conspiracy, “just a bit of market research” suggested Ferguson.

What then happened was that others

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WHY EVERYTHING SUCKS

started copying their marketing approaches and “in a quirk of fate,” celebrated youth as never celebrated before.

As a result, behaviors evolved, and society was placed on its head. Where “experience and cleverness” had been celebrated throughout our past history, youth began to rise in importance. A natural byproduct of this emphasis on youth was inexperience.

According to Ferguson, somewhere along the way, things shifted again where that “deification of youth” became the “deification of stupid.” People began “dying their hair and cutting their bodies” in order to “defy science and the laws of universe.”

“No one meant any harm,” says Ferguson.

DALEGRIBOW ON THELAW

DOES COVID CAUSE DUI’S?

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ou too may have experienced more motorists on the road, speeding, swerving in and out, and driving recklessly. This is all happening as we have been exiting (and returning) to Covid protocols.

When I represent a new client on an accident case, I explain that Life is like a glass of water. One second before the accident your glass was full with responsibilities, to your wife, kids, work, best friend, nonprofits etc. How do you fit all these extra responsibilities into your glass?

Now that you have been in an accident, you are inundated with new responsibilities.

You have to see a doctor or hospital, you need PT, you need to retain a lawyer, you have to cancel and or ski trips or vacations as well as dinner obligations, because of your pain etc.

These all cause your glass to overflow.

What happens then? Well, some people innocently take it out on those closest to them…their wife and kids.

You probably would NOT yell at your best friend or coworkers. However, you have no problem yelling at your spouse or kids. You don’t even realize this is happening because the glass is overflowing……..it happened to me.

I came home and was asked, Honey, did you have a good day? I responded, what the

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Our priorities got fucked up.

Fast-forward twelve years and two years into a pandemic and it seems that the deification of stupid is in full force as anyone with a Facebook, Twitter or TikTok account can agree.

Back in 1973, a punk band from Akron, Ohio named Devo predicted this future for us.

It was their belief that technology and robots would lead to the regression of society. While their message was initially intended as a satirical joke, Mark Mothersbaugh, their lead singer has commented on how the accuracy of their belief surprised even them.

Let’s look at the evidence: Customer service has begun an oxymoron.

People believe their opinions are as accurate as facts.

Insurance companies call illnesses preexisting conditions.

By the way, when someone says ‘thank you’ to you when you are at work, do not say ‘no problem’…of course it is no problem if that is your job. The better reply is ‘you are welcomed’ or ‘my pleasure.’

If you look around your job and life, it seems clear that as society and technology advance, more and more people just do just about the minimum to get by. Some get paid richly for these minimal services while others struggle under inadequate wages.

When I try and put my finger on what is wrong, the key item seems to be that everyone is increasingly selfish. Where politicians used to at least pretend to be upstanding members of society of high integrity, we now have

BY HADDON LIBBY Mario Cuomo on the left or Donald Trump on the right. Our leaders are no inspirational, but thugs interested in getting their way whether it is done honestly or not.

Locally, the degradation of society is most notable with increased membership in gangs. Whether a gang has ties to a Mexican drug cartel or lower income area of Palm Springs, the increased use of minors in violent crimes is increasing. At the same time, woke politicians tie the hands of law enforcement while the state seldom prosecutes any crimes against property.

As my octogenarian, history-major father has been saying with increased frequency since the start of the pandemic, what we seem to be witnessing is the crumbling of America from within.

While we can do our part to keep our little piece of the world saner, it increasingly seems like America has become a dystopian fictional place like Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged.

LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED & CRIMINALLY ACCUSED

heck do you mean? How could I have a good day? I had responsibilities at the office and had to go to the doctor and wait for 3 hours to be seen and I was still in pain etc.

Police tell us that from the East Coast to the West Coast, there are more drivers going over 100mph than ever before. Why you ask? Is it because of the Pandemic and all of us having a case of PTSD? We have all been stuck at home. In our home, when my wife or I go to the doctor or the market, that is a big outing.

Is it because we have all lost control?

Has this invisible virus governed how and whether we work, how our kids are educated and how and if we travel and dine out, let alone socialize with friends we have not seen in a year?

Many would argue that the Delta strain has been a sucker punch to the gut just as freedom was within our reach. Could Covid have caused RAGE with RECKLESS DRIVING as an off shoot of all this? We are all looking for someone to BLAME…..Trump, Fauci and those in the opposing political party.

The Tale of Two Cities said it best, as I paraphrase “These have been the Best of Times and the Worst of Times”. It has brought out the best in humanity for some as well as the rage and derelicts by our neighbors.

Though Covid has not caused the DUI’s, it is arguable that the stress that Covid brought

is A FACTOR in the increase of unsafe driving, with more people driving impaired. Of course, since I focus my practice on ACCIDENTS and DUI’s, I am not complaining. However, no lawyer wants to see more accidents on the road or more people driving recklessly and getting stopped and arrested for a DUI. We have to all be aware of when the glass is spilling over, and we unconsciously act out of character. Now that you are aware of this, maybe you can follow my favorites saying, that I share with all clients... “People don’t plan to fail; they fail to plan.” Be aware of a possible glass overflowing and act accordingly.

DALE GRIBOW REPRESENTING THE INJURED AND CRIMINALLY ACCUSED “TOP LAWYER” - California’s Prestige Magazine, Palm Springs Life (PI/DUI) 2011-21

“TOP LAWYER” - Inland Empire Magazine 2016- 2019 PERFECT: 10.0 AVVO Peer Rating AND “AV” Martindale Hubbell Rating Legal Columnist in LA & CV Papers/Guest Society Columnist Desert Sun / Legal Talk Show Host "ACCIDENTALLY YOURS" “DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE OR TEXT AND GET A DUI OR ACCIDENT. CALL A TAXI, LYFT OR UBER. THEY ARE A LOT CHEAPER THAN CALLING ME”. SO DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER. Ideas for future columns contact Dale Gribow 760-837-7500 or dale@ dalegribowlaw.com.

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