Coachella Valley Weekly - October 11 to October 17, 2018 Vol. 7 No. 30

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THE 11TH ANNUAL CONCERT FOR AUTISM Coachella Valley Weekly (760) 501-6228

publisher@coachellavalleyweekly.com coachellavalleyweekly.com facebook.com/cvweekly twitter.com/cvweekly1 Publisher & Editor Tracy Dietlin Art Director Robert Chance Sales Team Kirby Club Crawler Nightlife Editor Phil Lacombe Feature Writers Lisa Morgan, Rich Henrich, Heidi Simmons, Noe Gutierrez, Avery Wood, Tricia Witkower, Jason Hall, Olga Rodriguez Writers/Contributors: Robin Simmons, Rick Riozza, Eleni P. Austin, Craig Michaels, Janet McAfee, Bronwyn Ison, Haddon Libby, Dale Gribow, Laura Hunt Little, Sam DiGiovanna, Rob Brezny, Sunny Simon, Dr. Peter Kadile, Bruce Cathcart, Flint Wheeler, Denise Ortuno Neil, Dee Jae Cox, Patte Purcell, Angela Romeo,Aaron Ramson, Lynne Tucker, Elizabeth Scarcella, Aimee Mosco Photographers Robert Chance, Laura Hunt Little, Chris Miller, Iris Hall, Esther Sanchez Website Editor Bobby Taffolla Distribution Phil Lacombe, William Westley

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ocal musicians Josh Heinz and Linda Lemke Heinz have been together for nine years and married for four and it’s clear to see that they connect on a deep level through their music. Indeed, that is true – the couple plays in two bands together: Blasting Echo and 5th Town. But their marriage wasn’t your typical rock ‘n’ roll love story. Josh and Linda met through their sons, who are both severely autistic.

Harrison and Christopher, Josh’s and Linda’s sons respectively, were classmates

in a school for children with disabilities and became fast friends. Both boys were not very verbal and (as is common in severely autistic children) don’t make many connections with others, even close family members. But Harrison and Christopher, clicked almost immediately and became great friends, much to Josh and Linda’s surprise and delight. Both parents, divorced from their first spouses, were delighted to see this. The rest, as they say, is history.

In their case, it’s not only history, but the beginning of a beautiful collaboration that spans parenthood, music, and working for a cause they both believe strongly in. Join Josh and Linda on Friday and Saturday night, October 19th and 20th at the 11th Annual Concert for Autism at The Tack Room Tavern in Indio.

The Heinz family consists of Josh and his 18-year old son Harrison; Linda and her two daughters and one son, 19-year old Gillian, 15-year old Christopher, and 13-year old Katy; and their son together, 5-year old Jack. When not playing or practicing in either of their two bands, Josh works at Hohmann Fine Art and Linda has taught music privately for over twenty years. Linda, who had already begun teaching kids with special needs, received a grant to continue to do so through Lumpy’s Foundation (www. desertautismfoundation.org and now called Desert Autism Foundation) after she wrote a letter to thank its founder, Randy Corti.

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She wrote to him to thank him for his event, Lumpy’s Scramble, which raises funds that allows parents of special needs children to buy deeply discounted therapy. This wonderful organization negotiates rates with some of the local occupational, music, speech and social therapists. All proceeds from this event go to the Desert Autism Foundation to help fund their program of getting kids on the autism spectrum therapy at a reduced cost. continue to page 5

CONTENTS 11th Annual Concert For Autism........... 3 11 Music Festival Returns...................... 5 LGBTQ - 6th Annual Left Coast Lesbian Literary Conference............................ 6 LGBTQ - DHS 2018 Pride Festival.......... 6 Breaking the 4th Wall - Into The Woods. 7 Palm Springs Speaks - Season 2........... 7 Borrego Days 2018................................. 8 Run With Los Muertos............................ 8 PS Art Museum - Day of the Dead......... 8 The Hellion's 20th Anniversary............. 9 Desert Daze............................................ 9 Brew In LQ............................................... 9 Consider This- Permanent Green Light. 10 Art Scene............................................... 11 Pet Place................................................ 12 The Vino Voice ...................................... 13 Club Crawler Nightlife ................... 14-15 Good Grub - Guacamole's.................... 16 Screeners ............................................. 18 Book Review........................................ 19 Safety Tips ............................................ 19 Haddon Libby ...................................... 21 Dale Gribow.......................................... 21 Brewtality............................................. 22 Sports Scene......................................... 22 Real Estate............................................ 23 Mind, Body & Spirit.............................. 23 Free Will Astrology.............................. 24 Life & Career Coach............................. 24 Ask The Doctor.................................... 26

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At this year’s event, 24 bands and acoustic performers will take to the stage throughout Friday and Saturday night. Of these bands, fourteen are returning and ten are new to the event. The Hellions have played every year of the event (as has Josh, however he was in a different band the first year). Another fun component new to the event this year, is a piece of music played

by Linda’s autistic students (she teaches piano, flute, and voice) on Saturday at 4 pm.

Attendees can see firsthand what the music therapy has done for these kids. They also added a young band, Minor Emergency, to the lineup where they will be on the acoustic stage at 4:30 pm on Saturday. One of Minor Emergency’s many fans is an autistic boy who loves to see them play. Says Josh, “The members of Minor Emergency really wanted to be a part of the event and do some good.

At that young of an age they have such big hearts and want to be a part of this.”

To see the full lineup of entertainment, go to www.concertforautism.com. Aside from the best live music this valley has to

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offer, concert-goers can look forward to a raffle and silent auction at this familyoriented event. For the kids, the Coachella Valley Autism Society Activities sets up a table and they are welcome to stay at the event until 10 pm. After that point, heavier bands come on and it gets more rock ‘n roll and louder.

In its 11th year, when asked what he’s learned in his years of putting on this event, Josh said, “I’ve learned that a lot people have big hearts, you just have to ask them.

We had a couple people contact us about donation tiers, which showed us how much this has grown. This event started out just a grassroots thing passing around jugs at Red Barn.” Beside raising money for kids, Josh and Linda finds the music community and the camaraderie of the event to be the most rewarding part. Says Josh, “Working together with close friends who sacrifice their time and talents to put it all together, that means a lot. A lot of musicians who play it will say it feels like a reunion every

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e reached out to a few of the artists that will be performing and asked them what doing this Autism benefit means to them.

Will Sturgeon of brightener: “This is my first year participating, and I’m happy to be supporting such a positive event. I’ve worked with a handful of young people on the autism spectrum, and understand how positive an effect that music can have on their ability to participate, communicate, and build their own identity. I work with kids and teenagers with differing needs at the Academy of Musical Performance (AMP), and have seen how music can help to bring young people together to communicate in a positive setting and push young people, on and off the spectrum, to better themselves in so many ways. I’m looking forward to a great weekend of music for a great cause!”

Matt King and the FrankEatsTheFloor boys: “This is our first year at the benefit, and we are really excited! It means the absolute world to us to be playing at this event. Not only is it basically the “Live Aid of the Desert” in terms

of charity shows, but it also represents some of the greatest music in the valley, and we are ecstatic to be considered along with those musicians.

A few of my friends are on the Autism spectrum, and it hurts me every day to see how this disorder limits them. To be able to contribute to help them out in any way means a lot to me.

Josh Heinz is a tremendous guy. We’ve had the absolute pleasure of playing at the hood open mic run by him, and it’s amazing to see how hard he works for this music scene. We are honored to be participating in this starstudded benefit and extremely grateful to be a part of this wonderful music scene.”

Jamie Hargate of The Hellions: "This will be the 11th year for the autism benefit and will be the 11th year for The Hellions being a part of such a wonderful event. We’ve seen it grow and grow over the years and the support by our local community including all the band is beyond amazing. Everyone get ready for two great nights of music, great times and supporting a great cause!"

11TH ANNUAL CONCERT FOR AUTISM SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19TH

6:00 – TRAVELER (MAIN STAGE) 6:35 – HONEY THE WITCH (ACOUSTIC STAGE) 7:00 – MOZAIQ (MAIN STAGE) 7:35 – RICHARD FINN (ACOUSTIC STAGE) 8:00 – GISELLE WOO & THE NIGHT OWLS (MAIN STAGE) 8:35 – ALPHA PARTICLES (ACOUSTIC STAGE) 9:00 – THE HELLIONS (MAIN STAGE) 9:35 – HOVER (ACOUSTIC STAGE) 10:00 – MEGA SUN (MAIN STAGE) 10:35 – COURTNEY CHAMBERS (ACOUSTIC STAGE) 11:00 – SLIPPING INTO DARKNESS (MAIN STAGE)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20TH

4:00 – PERFORMANCES FROM AUTISTIC MUSIC STUDENTS (ACOUSTIC STAGE) 4:30 – MINOR EMERGENCY (ACOUSTIC STAGE) 5:00 – FRANK EATS THE FLOOR (MAIN STAGE) 5:35 – DAVID SABA (ACOUSTIC STAGE) 6:00 – BASSON (MAIN STAGE) 6:35 – CHARLES GRACE (ACOUSTIC STAGE) 7:00 – RIGHT ON RIGHT ON (MAIN STAGE) 7:35 – WILL STURGEON (ACOUSTIC STAGE) 8:00 – BLACK WATER GOSPEL (MAIN STAGE) 8:35 – RICK SHELLEY (ACOUSTIC STAGE) 9:00 – BLASTING ECHO (MAIN STAGE) 9:35 – MICHAEL ANTHONY (ACOUSTIC STAGE) 10:00 – THROW THE GOAT (MAIN STAGE) 10:35 – MICHAEL KEETH (ACOUSTIC STAGE) 11:00 – 5TH TOWN (MAIN STAGE)

year – it’s very rare to get so much of the music community there at the same time.

Everyone seems happy – to play and be part of the event. You don’t see them much during the year. Working with my staff is fun for two days. You’re busting tail setting up and it’s chaotic but it’s a lot of fun working together.” Their hard work pays off – just last year they raised nearly $12,000 for the Desert Autism Foundation.

This particular organization is dear to their hearts because Linda’s son benefitted from Desert Autism Foundation. Harrison was able to go to a summer program for speech and occupational therapy – which was supported by Desert Autism Foundation. Linda said, “When I was new to the area, I found out about a summer program that offset costs for speech and occupational therapy. It was great for us at the time because our insurance wasn’t covering those things. It’s very expensive raising a child on the autism spectrum.

During the school year he had a program at school but this kept it going in the summer.

All the money we raise goes to that. It

October 11 to October 17, 2018 was great for my son. After he was in OT for several weeks, he actually said his first sentence. There was a sign in the OT room and his therapist, Beth Aune, with Desert OT for Kids had a sign that said, ‘Please keep your shoes off the mat’. Christopher pointed to the sign one day and read it. He’d never spoken in a full sentence before and for me it was a big deal. I totally noticed the change in his overall demeanor, learning and having such a great therapist.”

For Linda and Josh, the 11th Annual Concert for Autism is their way of raising awareness to bring understanding to others, whether their family is touched by it or not.

Your $10 suggested donation entrance fee, as well as the silent auction and raffles, raises critical funds for the Desert Autism Foundation. Rock out with the Heinz family on October 19th and 20th at this worthy event that promises a good time and an even better cause. For more info and to make donations visit concertforautism.com.

The 11th Annual Concert for Autism is at the Tack Room Tavern 81800 51st Ave, Indio, CA 92201.

SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY TO EVENTS BRING BACK 111 MUSIC FESTIVAL SUNDAY, NOV. 11

AUDITION VIDEOS ENCOURAGED BY LOCAL BANDS/PERFORMERS THROUGH OCT. 20

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ack by popular demand, SunLine Transit Agency will host the 111 Music Festival on Sunday, November 11th on its Line 111 – which takes riders where they need to go along the Coachella Valley’s most vital artery, Highway 111. The Festival will transform the Line 111 into a grooving, moving lounge filled with the sounds of 30 local bands/ musical performers from 3pm-7pm.

Beginning October 8, SunLine encourages local bands to submit their video audition to be considered as one of the bands selected for the Festival. The criteria is as follows: 1) Music performers should complete an electronic application form and provide a video link no more than 90 seconds per piece at sunline.org/111musicfest. Audio files are not accepted.

2) A maximum of (2) entries are allowed per performance group or individual.

3) All files must be clearly labeled with the performer’s name and title of performance piece.

4) Incomplete materials or those exceeding the time limit will not be processed.

5) The video file must contain only the piece being entered.

6) Professional recordings are not required, but attention to quality, clarity and point of view are essential for accurate review.

7) Family-friendly material only. No offcolor language or mature subject matter is allowed.

8) All performers must: • be at least 8 years of age.

• give an acoustical/acapella performance.

• reside within a 45-mile radius of Sunline Transit Agency.

• be non-professionals (may not generate 50% or more of their wages from performing).

• commit to the entire rehearsal / performance schedule.

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9) Audition video submissions must be received no later than October 20, 2018.

Performances must be totally self-contained – no sound system equipment is allowed. Once a band’s entry is received, it will be reviewed by a screening panel. Finalists will perform for a live audience on the Line 111 buses on November 11, 2018 from 3pm-7pm. Winners will be selected by passenger votes via text and posts tagging the Festival and their favorite band/performers on Facebook or Instagram.

The first place winner will receive a $500 Visa gift card, the second place winner will receive a $300 Visa gift card, and the third place winner will receive a $100 Visa gift card.

“Highway 111 is the heart of the Valley, so our Line 111 becomes the ideal mobile music venue for this hip festival,” said Lauren Skiver, CEO/General Manager of SunLine Transit Agency. “We really embrace what this Festival provides to the Coachella Valley – a rare opportunity to enjoy a relaxing ride while enjoying some of the most talented musical acts in our community.”

The 111 Line stretches 19 miles across the valley floor, from Palm Springs to Coachella.

Admission for the 111 Music Festival is the cost of SunLine’s standard bus fares. All SunLine buses featured in this Festival are part of its clean fuels fleet – ranging from CNG (clean natural gas) to hydrogen as well as fuel cell buses. For more info, go to sunline.org.

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THE LEFT COAST LESBIAN LITERARY CONFERENCE

BY DEE JAE COX

OCTOBER 10-14, 2018

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he first book that I ever read with a lesbian protagonist was Rita Mae Brown’s, “Ruby Fruit Jungle.” It was a shabby looking book, the covers had been torn off and it had been discreetly passed from hand to hand. I was a young soldier in the Army, just coming out and nowhere near secure in the direction my life was heading.

I had no idea that books existed that told stories about women like me. The ways in which the character, Molly Bolt opened my eyes were immeasurable.

Books tell stories that reflect lives, loves, dreams, ambitions and fantasies. They reduce isolation, remind us that we are not alone and teach us about others who may or may not be so different from ourselves. Books are the lifeblood of realities and imaginations. Stories with protagonists that revolve around the lives of lesbians are vital to self-discovery and acceptance. Lesbian fiction has come a long way since Radclyffe Hall wrote the first known lesbian novel in 1928, “Well of Loneliness,” which practically plunged readers into deep, suicidal despair. Today’s lesbian fiction is limitless in its ability to transform and inform.

There is sometimes a misnomer that stories about lesbians are just about sex. Since women are overly sexualized in American

culture, if the story involves two women, that must mean that there is twice the sex.

As in many works of fiction, in lesbian themed fiction there are relationships that involve sex, but they revolve around women living full lives. The characters are doctors and lawyers, criminals and saints. The genres are diverse, such as action, science fiction, intrigue, mysteries and sometimes-good old-fashioned romance. The writers and their stories are multi-cultural, old and young, rich and poor and across the spectrum of diversity. The wonderful and thrilling difference is that the women are getting to have the adventures.

And they are falling for other women.

October 10-14, Palm Springs will host the Sixth annual “Left Coast Lesbian Literary Conference, (LCLC).” LCLC is produced by Sapphire Books and sponsored by Desert Palm Press. Author Christine Svendsen founded Sapphire Books publishing, one of the top lesbian publishing houses, in 2010.

Sapphire book’s mission is to produce and publish fiction, non-fiction and biographical lesbian literary works of art. Chris and her wife Schileen Potter, also work with nonprofits and businesses in the Palm Springs area in an effort to support and give back to the community.

LGBTQ DESERT HOT SPRINGS PRIDE FESTIVAL BUILDS ON LAST YEAR’S SUCCESS

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ride Festival returns to Desert Hot Springs for the second time, sponsored jointly by the non-profit charitable organization, DiversityDHS/Your LGBT Connection in Desert Hot Springs and Cabot’s Pueblo Museum Foundation, on Sunday, October 21, 2018, 10am to 5pm.

Events for the festival include craft and informational booths, food trucks, entertainment by local and guest artists, and tours of the acclaimed “jewel” of Cabot’s Pueblo Museum, 67616 Desert View Ave in Desert Hot Springs. Admission to the festival is free and open to the public.

Entertainment includes headliner Keisha D in addition to Modern Men, College of the Desert Ballet Folklorico Dance Troupe, JBoy, Jinza, Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus, Larry Bennett, and Rocco Patrick.

This year’s festival theme, “Celebrating

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Unity and Diversity”, envisions a diverse community in Desert Hot Springs that serves to educate, celebrate and promote the health and wellness of all residents of DHS, including the LGBT community, through outreach and events such as the Pride Festival.

Event parking will be at Angel View at the corner of Desert View Avenue and Miracle Hill. Free transportation between Angel View and Cabot’s Pueblo Museum will be provided by the Desert Hot Springs Spa City Bus. Save the date and mark your calendar for the Pride event of the year in Desert Hot Springs and celebrate Diversity in our community!

For more information, go to our website at dhspride2018.org, diversitydhs.com or contact Sam Messler at 760 799-3790 or DiversityDHS@roadrunner.com.

The LCLC is a much-anticipated event that consists of four fun-filled days packed with panel discussions, workshops, author readings, and a special keynote speaker event at the Palm Springs Library. This year’s Keynote speaker is multi-award winning novelist, Dorothy Allison. Allison is the first child of a fifteen-year-old unwed mother. Her

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best selling and award-winning novel, Bastard out of Carolina, was semi-auto-biographical and won her international acclaim. It was also made into a film starring Kyra Sedgwick.

The Left Coast Lesbian Literary Conference four-day event draws authors and/or readers of lesbian novels, from all over the country. Though produced by Sapphire Books, the conference welcomes all lesbian fiction authors and publishers regardless of publishing status or house. All-Access Pass holders are treated to food, drinks and snacks during the conference.

Whether you’re a lifelong book nerd, a writer, or just enjoy hanging out with smart and creative lesbians, The Left Coast Lesbian Literary Conference is an event not to be missed.

The Left Coast Lesbian Literary Conference will be held October 10-14 at the Mojave Resort 72721 Shadow Mountain Dr, Palm Desert, CA. (760) 674-9072.

For a complete schedule please visit the website - www.lclcpalmsprings.com.

Dee Jae Cox is a playwright, director and producer. She is the Cofounder and Artistic Director for The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Project. losangeleswomenstheatreproject.org palmspringstheatre.com

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INTO THE WOODS

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t isn’t often that I am instantaneously transferred to a place of utter joy and wonder upon the rise of a curtain. It’s a magic moment when the first note of a song, the first utterance of dialogue and the first sight of characters transform the theatre into a happy and magical world. But such was the case with Desert Theatreworks new production of “Into the Woods.” I smiled from the opening of the first act until the closing of Act two. This show is pure enjoyment.

Into The Woods, with music and lyrics

by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, is based on Bruno Bettelheim’s book, “The Uses of Enchantment: the meaning and importance of fairytales.” It weaves together the plots of several tales from the Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault.

Into the Woods, first debuted at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego in 1986 and had its Broadway opening in 1987. There’s no

BY DEE JAE COX question as to why this multi-Tony winning show was a hit. It’s a world of fairytales that targets all ages. It explores the stories of Cinderella, Jack and the beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, a baker, a witch and even a cow. It examines their journeys and desires, their wishes and their choices, but it’s so much more than a fairytale. The music will lift you up and the characters will have your eyes glued to their every move.

My only critique of the script would be to note that the second act felt much more like a sequel rather than the second part of the same story. But in truth, I’m hard pressed to point out anything that felt off.

It’s near impossible to talk about this cast as individuals. They moved and sang and danced, as the well-oiled fantastical storytellers they are. Alisha Bates, as the Baker’s Wife, is always a standout in any performance. She has the skill and the

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voice to transform any character she takes on. Rebecca Havely, portrayed the Witch, a central and leading character whose engaging evilness was captivating and fun.

Stan Jenson is a favorite. In his role as the Narrator and the Mysterious Man, he was a scene stealer. And I have to admit, that I have never been so drawn to a non-speaking farm animal before, but Arik Alvidrez as Milky White the cow, was absolutely wonderful.

His ability to be so casual and nonchalant, portraying his character so well without a word of dialogue proved what an exceptional talent he is. There is not the space to sing the praises of every individual member of this cast, each and everyone of them, from the youth ensemble to the leading characters, were just incredible.

PALM SPRINGS SPEAKS ANNOUNCES SEASON 2 LINEUP

Bravo to director Lance Phillips-Martinez!

His staging of this show can be listed as a crowning achievement for him personally and in desert theatre as a whole. With a cast of 22 he coordinated the movement and the telling of this story with absolute perfection.

Heidi Hapner’s choreography was enthralling.

The inter-weaving of these characters dance movements was like watching a mountain stream flow seamlessly over and around and through the woods. Jennifer Stowe’s musical direction, Phil Murphy’s lighting design and Phillips-Martinez’s creative set design were all different flavors of icing on this delicious cake.

If you are looking for a captivating, feel good, exciting night of theatre, go see Into The Woods! Whether you go with friends, family, a neighbor or just on your own, this isn’t a show you want to miss.

Into the Woods, is recommended for family members of all ages and can be seen through October 21st, at The Indio Performing Arts Center, located at 45175 Fargo Street, Indio, CA. For show and ticket info: dtworks.org Dee Jae Cox is a playwright, director and producer. She is the Cofounder and Artistic Director for The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Project losangeleswomenstheatreproject.org palmspringstheatre.com

EVENTS

NICK OFFERMAN + MEGAN MULLALLY/ JANET MOCK/ JANE FONDA/ RICK STEVES

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icking-off season two with love and laughter, Palm Springs Speaks: A Speaker Series presented actors, comedians and authors Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman discussing their new book “The Greatest Love Story Ever Told: An Oral History”. Just before Mullally and Offerman took the stage, the planning committee announced the rest of the season lineup of speakers for season two: Transgender activist and TV Producer Janet Mock, Legendary Actress, activist and author Jane Fonda, and America’s leading authority on European Travel, Rick Steves.

All events are scheduled at the Richards Center for the Arts, Palm Springs High School and will include a Pre-Event Meet & Greet Reception + seating package sold separately as well as book signings after the main events. There are different seating levels and attendees can choose your seat from a

seating map; tickets start at $30 and every ticket includes a book.

JANET MOCK: Jan 19, 7:30 p.m.

Janet Mock is a New York Times bestselling author of two memoirs, Redefining Realness (2014) and Surpassing Certainty (2017). She is the host of the conversation series, Never Before, a writer, director and producer on Ryan Murphy’s FX series Pose, and a feminist tackling stigma through storytelling.

JANE FONDA: Feb 16, 7:30 p.m.

Jane Fonda is a legendary and award winning actress, author, activist and fitness fanatic. She has experienced a life of highs and lows and sometimes controversy, and yet has overcome to become an inspiration to many.

RICK STEVES: March 3, 3:30 p.m.

Rick Steves is an American travel writer, author, activist and public television and radio personality. He is known as America’s leading authority on European travel.

Other speakers and bonus events may be added to the schedule and announced at a later time. Tickets for all announced speakers are on sale now. For more information or to purchase tickets go to palmspringsspeaks.org.

Palm Springs Speaks is proud to announce that its benefactor sponsors, Friends of the Palm Springs Library and the Palm Springs Cultural Center, are continuing for its second season. Other series sponsors include LuLu California Bistro, The Auen Foundation, The

City of Palm Springs, The Rowan Palm Springs, and Rivera Design.

The Benefactor Sponsors, the Friends of the Palm Springs Library and the Palm Springs Cultural Center, collaborated to introduce Palm Springs Speaks last season featuring a diverse selection of internationally known speakers and authors including Dan Savage, Vice President Al Gore, Dr. Deepak Chopra and best-selling author Lisa Scottoline.

Palm Springs Speaks seeks to entertain and educate while shining the spotlight on the written word and literacy for the Coachella Valley. The speaker series will provide access to culture and the arts with a variety of speakers representing many walks of life. This series will also provide an opportunity for the Friends of the Palm Springs Library and the Palm Springs Cultural Center to raise funds.

For more information, please visit www. palmspringsspeaks.org.

Want more? There is more! For a complete schedule of this weeks’ events, visit the Camelot Theatres Facebook Page and the Palm Springs Cultural Center’s homepage.

The Palm Springs Cultural Center Community Theatre (located inside the Camelot Theatres) is a place-based resource for community programming, speaking engagements, educational programs, special interest programs, lectures, community meetings and film screenings for a wide variety of audiences. The Palm Springs Cultural Center Community Theatre is also available to individuals and local charities for fundraisers, special events and other activities. Several time slots have been reserved for charitable use at no charge.

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KICKOFF THE DESERT SEASON AT BORREGO DAYS

he time is near for our Southern California deserts to turn into thriving communities of non-stop festivals, parties, and outdoor adventures. As CV Weekly has you covered with our calendar of events, Borrego Springs has you covered with the seasons best kickoff event in the desert at the 53rd Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival.

Only 90 minutes from the Coachella Valley, Borrego Days welcomes back the snowbirds and tourists with three days of parties, parades, live entertainment and more….with most of the excitement happening at their famed Christmas Circle.

Surrounded by the 600,000 acre Anza Borrego State Park, Borrego Springs is honored to be one of a handful of designated ‘Dark Sky Communities’ in the world, meaning every night is a star studded spectacle. There are no big box stores, no fast food restaurants and no stop lights. What you will find is clear skies, miles of hiking trails, biking trails, golf courses, spas, art galleries, restaurants, unique lodging and a charm most who visit have never experienced.

Welcoming a new title sponsor the Under The Sun Foundation, Borrego Days Desert Festival takes place on October 19 -21, with a

first night of several hosted parties throughout the community. Saturday morning kicks things off by showcasing this year’s event theme ‘Eyes to the Skies’ with a mesmerizing 30-minute air parade featuring over 30 vintage and military aircraft.

As if this extremely rare show wasn’t enough, the parade comes back to earth as over 75 outrageous entries will make their way down the main street to and around the beloved Christmas Circle. From a multi-aircraft parade to elaborate floats, Southern California High School marching bands, classic cars and trick-riding cowboys—Borrego Days Desert

6TH ANNUAL RUN WITH LOS MUERTOS 5K & BLOCK PARTY LINEUP ANNOUNCED

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yearlong bi-national arts, health, and culture effort will once again culminate in a giant Day of the Dead celebration. With less than one month to go, Eventscape International is excited to announce the lineup for the 6th annual Run with Los Muertos 5K & Block Party happening on Sat, November 3 in Downtown Coachella (1515 6th Street, Coachella, CA).

Building on a unique event that drew over 5,000 people last year will be a deep and diverse entertainment lineup. Headlining the event will be APEK, an internationally recognized and sought-after DJ. APEK has performed at venues all over the world and will bring his thumping sounds to Old Town Coachella. Other performers on the main stage include B-Side Players, winners of the San Diego Music Awards; Giselle Woo and The Night Owls, the 2018 Tachevah Music Festival grand prize winners; as well as resident DJs Pedro Le Bass and Femme A. To kick off the night’s festivities, there will be a Dia de Los Muertos procession of performances including authentic, largescale puppets, traditional art, music and dance. This new addition to the night’s festivities adds to what is always a highlight; the interactive art walk. Local artists as well as those from as far away as Oaxaca, Mexico will display altars and a special art exhibitions.

The event poster was designed by the 2018 Run with Los Muertos Artist of the Year, Victor Robinson, whose original design will also adorn the event t-shirt.

“Our unique event is a combination of art, live entertainment, sporting competition

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and celebration,” Tizoc DeAztlan, Race Director. “The diversity in our offerings gives participants and spectators of all ages something to do, see and enjoy throughout the whole night and provides a rich cultural experience to this ever-growing community event.”

The procession begins at 5pm, race starts at 6 p.m. and live entertainment from three stages, food vendors, beer garden and art installations all last until midnight, the event is open to the public.

A portion of all funds raised benefit Raices Cultura, an empowering local nonprofit that works to bring art education and culturally centered events to students and community members in the East Valley. Raices Cultura will be celebrating its 13th Dia de Los Muertos and among other things is responsible for coordinating the work of local artists seen throughout the event.

For more than 20 years, Coachella Valley based Eventscape International has been a premiere event management, and design firm specializing in large scale installations.

To register or for more info, please visit www.RUNWITHLOSMUERTOS.com.

Festival is truly the only place you can see it all!

Following the parades, the excitement continues at Christmas Circle with live music, kid’s carnival, pirate camp, vintage car show, margarita and beer garden, and rows of unique booths offering a variety handmade goods, beautiful artwork, crafts and delicious food.

The FREE festival runs Saturday, October 20th through Sunday, October 21st, 10 AM-5 PM, showcasing all of the wonderful qualities that make Borrego Springs so unique. Visitors will find plenty of free parking within easy walking distance to Christmas Circle and the parade route. Make it a weekend to

BY FRANÇOISE RHODES HOST OF TRAVELING WITH FRANÇOISE RADIO & TELEVISION remember with family and friends at the 53rd Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival.

For more information please call (760) 7675555 or visit BorregoDays.com. The Borrego Days Desert Festival is a project of the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce& Visitors’ Bureau (VisitBorrego.com), serving the needs of the community of Borrego Springs since 1950, and with the support of its 501(c)(3) public benefit fiscal sponsor the Borrego Festivals Foundation (BFF.NGO).

Event: 53rd Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival “Eyes to the Skies” Title Sponsor: Under The Sun Foundation | UndertheSunFoundation.org Date: October 20 - 21, 2018 Time: Sat 10AM - 5PM | Sun 10AM - 5PM Location: Christmas Circle Community Park | Borrego Springs| 600 Christmas Circle Dr., Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Admission: Free Parking: Abundance of free parking surrounding Christmas Circle and within walking distance of the Festival.

Festival web site: www.BorregoDays.com #borregodays

PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM TO HOST DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATIONS AT TWO LOCATIONS CELEBRATIONS TO TAKE PLACE SUN, OCT. 28 & FRI, NOV. 2

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alm Springs Art Museum is hosting its popular annual Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) celebration on Sunday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Palm Springs Art Museum. A second celebration occurs on Friday, November 2 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert, The Galen and Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden. Admission to both events is free.

On that Sunday, the public is invited to see Palm Springs Art Museum come alive with the spirit and traditions of Day of the Dead. Fun for the entire family, the event will highlight altars constructed by the community, plus performances and films, arts activities, among other happenings. Special additions this year include screenings of the popular Disney film Coco and an educational performance by the Son Jarocho musical group, Conjunto Tenocelomeh.

On November 2, as part of its Galen First Friday events, Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert invites families to celebrate Day of the Dead by participating in Posada

printmaking, and enjoying live music, pan de muerto and performances by College of the Desert Ballet Folklorico Club, “Sabor a mi Tierra.”

“Day of the Dead is truly a unique tradition, celebrating life through community spirit, art, music and dance,” said Leonardo Bravo, Director of Education and Public Programs.

“We invite everyone to join us at our two Dia de los Muertos celebrations and participate in the family-friendly activities, while also taking in the Museum’s current exhibitions.”

Day of the Dead is a traditional Mexican holiday that inspires individuals, family, friends and community to celebrate life by reflecting on history and culture through the act of honoring those who have passed away.

Day of the Dead education programs are made possible by Wells Fargo.

Palm Springs Art Museum is a proud member of the Coachella Valley Days of Los Muertos Collective, which partners with important area organizations including Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert, Sunnylands Center & Gardens, Run with Los Muertos, Cabot’s Pueblo Museum, Coachella Valley History Museum, Palm Springs Cemetery District, and Raices Cultura. Please visit these partners’ websites for additional Day of the Dead information, events, and details.

For information about Palm Springs Art Museum locations, hours, admission prices, membership opportunities and ongoing exhibitions, please visit www.psmuseum.org or call (760) 322-4800.

LOCAL MUSIC

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t was the year 1998. A local video chain, Video Depot was to hold their annual Christmas party at one of the many hotels in Indian Wells (maybe Embassy Suites). They were lacking entertainment.

Angel Lua, one of Video Depot’s most beloved employees, steps up to the plate and offers to debut his new musical project, The Hellions. Obviously, those with any sense of taste were immediately hooked.

Twenty years later and The Hellions are still rocking hard and have finally released exactly one album.

The Hellions have been a driving force in the desert music scene since 1998. This year marks the 20th anniversary of The Hellions. To celebrate, they have an amazing Vicennium Halloween show planned on Friday, October 26th at The Hood in Palm Desert and are releasing a special version of their debut album. The line-up includes Nick Oliveri performing his Death Acoustic set as well as a set with his long-standing band, Mondo Generator. It also includes another desert legend, Herb Lienau, playing a set as his alter-ego, Herbert. Rounding out the already stacked line up will be the always entertaining Hot Beat Pussy Fiend, featuring Joe Dillon and Scotty Brooks.

We reached out to the guys and asked them to share some memories from their band’s duration.

Angel Lua: “When we started the band,

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The Hellions was just an excuse for our group of friends to get together, pretend to be greasers and write shitty punk rockabilly songs that we could sing along to. We hung out at our friend’s mom’s dress shop, carted cases of booze that we bought from Circle K down the street, jotted lyrics on the back of flyers we collected from our trips to LA and the Inland Empire, and basically learned to play our instruments by trying to learn Ramones, Social D, and Eddie Cochran covers. And we always admired how artists and other musicians created these illusions through their performance. Looking back, every show we went to together became a

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topic of discussion afterward when driving down the 10 at 4:30 in the morning— not only in the musicianship but also the visual performance. We broke it down like dimestore philosophers at times and learned the rock’n’roll language that suited our own personal growth as a band. We are excited that we were able to catalogue the last 2 decades in a full-length album but also see Hymns from the Other Side as the end of an era for us. We are moving forward because, for good and bad, we still have a lot more shit to say. So, for the story of The Hellions written on the back of a wadded-up liquor store receipt: There was heartbreak,

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BY JASON HALL DUI’s, divorces, unpaid gigs, blood, and lots and lots of alcohol, yet we will still smash people over the head with our bass guitars if they bump into our mic stand or amps for the next 20 years to come.”

Bob Llamas: “We started this band 20 years ago after going to the Hootenanny Festivals in Oak Canyon Ranch. After watching bands like The Cramps, X, The Blasters, Social D, Throw Rag, and Los Infernos, we were inspired to start our own rock n’ roll inspired band. Music is a big part of our lives whether it’s creating, playing, or going to see bands we love. I feel very fortunate to play music with my closest friends Travis Rockwell: “What needs to be said? It all started 20 years ago on a cold winter night… 4 friends… got drunk … and jammed. There were lots of little line-up changes throughout the years, but this is The Hellions. The night of the 26th, we celebrate not only our band, but us as friends. The band has been around 20 years, but we’ve been friends much longer. The music has kept us close, young, and having fun.”

Jamie Hargate: “I’m stoked on being in a rock n’ roll band that has been solid in the desert scene for 20 years. Playing music with some of my best friends and having fun is what has made this band last for so long.

Long live rock n’ roll!!!”

EVENTS LA QUINTA’S VERY OWN CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL IS BACK!

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esert Daze will be taking place this weekend. Although it is not happening in Joshua Tree, it still is accessible and in a spot which allows them to keep the party going all through the night.

This other worldly event has taken over Moreno Beach in Lake Perris, CA. Desert Daze has added a huge campsite with access to a private beach for swimming. This year features many returning acts as well as a plethora of new acts to keep the feel fresh and exciting.

Returning this year are King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Ty Segall, L.A. Witch, Death Valley Girls, Deap Vally, and festival regular, Jjuujjuu. The new acts are stacked. We have Death Grips, Tame Impala, Pond (Tame Impala side band), My Bloody Valentine, Shellac, King Khan & The Shrines, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats, Beak, Chelsea Wolfe, and a ton more. This year’s line-up seems to be a more well-rounded, multi-genre lineup than

years past. No matter your taste in music, Desert Daze is sure to keep you excited all day and night.

Also new this year is The Outer Space programming. The Outer Space programming features Experimental Installations, Projection Artists like local artist Cristopher Cichocki, a series of talks from artists and namesakes like Gerald Casale of DEVO, Damien Echols of The West Memphis 3, and Steve Albini. A returning part of the festival which is now part of The Outer Space programming is The Mystic Bazaar which is a collaborative effort between Damian Lund and Domino. The Mystic Bazaar is a calm space located deep in the campground and features powerful sets by many musicians throughout the event.

Tickets are still available through www. desertdaze.org or at the event. This is going to be another not to be missed event in our neighboring community.

n Saturday, November 17 at the La Quinta Civic Center Campus located at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA guests will enjoy craft beer from a wide variety of local and regional breweries as they treat their taste buds to some of the best eats from the Coachella Valley.

While mingling with friends, Brew in LQ’s music artists will provide audible treats that are sure to entertain that evening!

Enveloped with spectacular views of the Santa Rosa Mountains, this venue amplifies a perfect combination of entertainment and nature. The unification of brew, live music, food, games and art promises attendees a fun evening under the stars. Both local and regional vendors will provide tastings of craft beer and premium cocktails. Casual cuisine by local food vendors will also be available.

The Brew in LQ benefits the La Quinta Rotary Club. The club provides programs that include developing the next generation of leaders; providing funding to make the world a better place and making peace a priority; health and education services; donating and installing water filtration systems for families in need; and funding scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies.

General admission pricing includes 10 four-ounce beer tastings and 3 wine tastings in a souvenir tasting cup. September 1 November 16 tickets are $30. Pay at the

door price on November 17 is $35. A special designated driver’s price includes entry and two free non-alcoholic beverages.

There are festival rules to follow. Adults only 21 years of age and older. The festival takes place rain or shine. Wrist-bands must be worn at all times and will become invalid if tampered or removed. Beer tasting tickets are non-transferable. Guests are subject to search upon entry. No pets allowed. Last call is 8:45 p.m. The City of La Quinta reserves the right not to serve alcohol for any reason. Tickets are non-exchangeable, non-refundable, and non-replaceable.

For more information, sponsorship opportunities, and to order tickets please call (760) 777-7000 or go on line at www. playinlaquinta.com/brew.

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f you were lucky enough to be a part of the Los Angeles club scene in the early ‘90s, you may have known to avoid the predictable haunts that dotted the Sunset Strip, instead, favoring more eclectic venues like Al’s Bar, the Alligator Lounge, Highland Grounds, Largo and Jabberjaw. As the influence of Hair Metal was fading and Grunge became the De facto “alternative” music, Jabberjaw provided a performance space for artists like that dog, Beck, Elliott Smith and Permanent Green Light.

Permanent Green Light rose from the ashes of The Three O’Clock. Originally known as Salvation Army, (until they received a “cease and desist” notice from the charitable organization), The Three O’Clock was the brainchild of Michael Quercio, back in 1981. The best-known line-up, coalesced a year later and featured Michael on lead vocals and bass, drummer Danny Benair, guitarist Louis Gutierrez and Mickey Mariano on keys.

Their musical style became known as Paisley Underground, a term coined by Michael during an interview with the L.A. Weekly. Building off the D.I.Y. esthetic of Punk, bands like the Three O’Clock, Dream Syndicate, the Bangles, Rain Parade, Green On Red and the Long Ryders pledged musical allegiance to the Baroque Psychedelicized Folk that was pioneered by ‘60s bands like the Byrds, Love, The Merry-GoRound, The Left Banke and the Seeds.

After slipping a demo to Rodney Bingenheimer, the influential KROQ DJ tirelessly championed the band. Initially they inked a deal with Frontier Records, releasing their Baroque Hoedown EP and following up with the full-length 16 Tambourines LP. Both efforts garnered positive reviews and their videos received airplay on MTV. Soon they jumped from tiny Frontier to I.R.S. Records, home to more mainstream “indie” acts like the Go-Go’s, Wall Of Voodoo and Oingo Boingo.

The Three O’Clock made two records for I.R.S., Arrive Without Traveling in 1985 and Ever After a year later. It turned out that Prince was a huge fan of the Paisley movement (he even named his recording studio and boutique label Paisley Park). The band released their final album, Vermillion through Prince’s imprint. But real commercial success eluded them and by 1988 the band had called it quits.

Michael Quercio was at loose ends, he was briefly affiliated with Scott Miller’s band, Game Theory. They wrote and recorded a few songs, but that group was on the verge of imploding

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as well. When Scott suggested they join forces as The Loud Family, it seemed like a great idea, except Scott was based in San Francisco and Michael didn’t want to leave Los Angeles. So they parted ways.

Michael briefly recharged his creative batteries playing bass with the infamous L.A. legends, the Imperial Butt Wizards. But it was at Jabberjaw when he first crossed paths with guitarist Matt Devine. Matt had already made his bones with his first band, Lazytown. He and Michael bonded over their shared affinity for Big Star, the Left Banke ‘70s era Byrds songs. Deciding to form a band they were initially known as The Fairy Turnout. They got a gig together, but the night of the show the drummer flaked. So as a temporary duo, they played an original song and Jethro Tull’s “A New Day Yesterday.”

Not long after the show, Michael reconnected with drummer Chris Bruckner, who began his career at age 14, playing in a PsychGarage outfit called the Marsupials. As a threepiece, Permanent Green Light had their live debut at a downtown art show in 1991. Soon, they began opening for bands like Shonen Knife and Teenage Fanclub.

During his tenure with The Three O’Clock, Michael wrote all the songs, with PGL, the process was more democratic. Matt contributed his own compositions and sang lead on those songs as well. Initially, they demoed everything on 4-track cassette, and then recorded three songs, “We Could Just Die,” “The Truth This Time” and “The Ballad Of Paul K,” in a studio located in the San Fernando Valley.

Rodney Bingenheimer added the songs to his weekly KROQ show and “We Could Just Die” hit #1 on his “Flipside” Top 20 list. Scenemaker Bill Bartell, (a.k.a. Pat Fear), architect for bands like White Flag and Tater-Totz, offered to release the songs through his Gasatanka label, but later Permanent Green Light found a home at Rockville Records.

Their self-titled EP arrived in 1992 and the trio immediately hit the road sharing stages with bands like The Muffs, Redd Kross, and The Fastbacks. Their first full-length, Against Nature, arrived a year later, produced by Earle Mankey, who had been behind the boards for seminal albums from 20/20, The Runaways, The Long Ryders, Concrete Blonde as well as The Three O’Clock.

Both efforts garnered critical praise and built a passionate fan-base, But Permanent Green Light never gained real national attention. As the ‘90s wore on Grunge ruled the airwaves.

Perfect Psychedelic Power Pop was not in favor.

Even though it felt like the band was just getting started, everything sort of fell apart.

Matt left the band in 1994, forming Ventilator and later playing in Medicine and Possum Dixon. Michael and Chris went on to form The Jupiter Affect. Long out of print, it seemed like the music of PGL was lost to the mists of time. Luckily, Omnivore Records has just released a 16 track compilation aptly entitled hallucinations.

The record opens with the one-two punch of “(You & I Are The) Summertime” and “We Could Just Die.” “…Summertime” spits out sharp shards of staccato guitar, wiry bass lines and a pummeling back beat. A sunshiny melody peeks out from beneath the calibrated chaos,

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Michael and Matt’s tight harmonies dovetail, sweetly insisting “You and I have no worries, we just relax in the day we find, when all the world seems to hurry, there’s nothing left in my mind.”

As the action revs on the break, the guitar soars and then retreats as pounding drums hug the melody’s hairpin curves. Finally the whole thing collapses in a tangled heap.

“We Could...” kicks the momentum into interstellar overdrive. Whipsaw guitar rides roughshod over a fractious rhythm. Angelic “hoooo-ahhhh” harmonies undercut the razorsharp guitar riffs that hew more closely to Kiss or the Replacements than the Left Banke.

Although the lyrics reiterate the sentiment “We could just die,” it doesn’t seem like anyone here is ready to crossover to the other side just yet.

The EP is represented by three songs, the aforementioned “We Could Just Die,” as well as “The Truth This Time” and The Ballad Of Paul K.” The former unfurls with an infectious cluster of wah-wah licks that evokes both “Voodoo Chile” and the “Theme From Shaft.” Leaping into the fray, Michael confronts a duplicitous lover; “I’ve been told this love is going nowhere.” But on the shimmery chorus he seems to doubt the evidence; “Baby, what goes down, I heard the word you’ve been around, but I don’t believe the truth this time.” The guitar solo on the break, is as ripped and lean as a ‘70s action hero.

The latter is a gauzy encomium to Paul K, leader of the Imperial Butt Wizards. Crushed velvet harmonies envelope guitars that chime and jangle. The lyrics honor a genuine “counterculture sensation” who “means more to me than wine and conversation.” Almost as lovely as the sentiments contained herein are the layers of acoustic and electric guitar that cascade over the melody.

As bespoke and beautiful as the Three O’Clock cannon was, Michael, Matt and Chris seem to have made a conscious decision to keep Permanent Green Light’s sound more stripped-down and muscular. There is a surfeit of tracks here from “Against Nature,” an album that was directly inspired by the French novel “A Rebours,” (published in English as “Against Nature” in 1884). Simultaneously aesthetic and decadent, the book was said to have inspired Oscar Wilde.

“Against Nature” songs run the gamut from the rollicking ride of “Street Love,” to the prickly tilt-a-whirl of “Wintertime’s A-Comin’ Martha Raye.” That tune improbably pays smartass, sideways homage to the legendary singer-comedienne and enthusiastic Polident spokeswoman. If Beach Boy/musical savant

Brian Wilson had ever collaborated with Big Star’s Alex Chilton, (between the SMiLE and Third/Sister Lovers albums), it might sound like “Fireman.” A downcast ballad, it weds plinky, dissonant piano, honeyed acoustic riffs, throbby percussion and Michael’s aching falsetto.

Desolate electric riffs sear into the aural landscape as sirens lick the edge of the melody.

Meanwhile, “Marianne Gave Up Her Hand” is an ornate, slightly Elizabethan roundelay in ¾ time. Only Michael Quercio could rhyme “slouch and couch” while weaving a tapestry of pastoral acoustic guitar and billowy French Horn.

The best tracks here are “Honesty,” which matches souped-up guitars with shivery harmonies, tensile bass lines and a thundering beat. Relentlessly hooky, it only improves on the instrumental break, as Matt unleashes a series of crisp and intricate notes like some kind of one-man guitar army. Conversely, “Portmanteau” starts out slow and stately, as courtly Spanish guitar is supplanted by knotty electric riffs and a martial cadence. Cryptic lyrics reference “insincerity, old age and syphilis.” Eek. Rather quickly, Shang-a-lang guitar licks give way to pile-driving power chords as the song careens toward a Psychedelic Freak-Out. It’s as though Love’s “Alone Again, Or” was suddenly t-boned by “Hold Your Head Up” from Argent.

Happily, it has nothing to do with Brangelina.

Other interesting cuts include “Goddess Bunny,” a Fuzz-tastic ode to a physically challenged drag queen that features this sly couplet; “Having my way with the Goddess Bunny, twisted limbs but that’s not funny, especially to Bunny.” “All For You” is a whispery piano ballad that pretty much confirms that love will Fuck you up. Also included here are original 4-track demos for the scorching “Lovely To Love Me” and primitive versions of “Street Love” and “(You & I Are The) Summertime.” The record closes with a sampling of PGL songs that could originally be found embedded in a back issue of “Sassy” magazine. It’s a whimsical way to end a brilliant collection.

Not enough can be said about the crackling melodies, arrangements and instrumentation found on this album. The songcraft is impeccable, equal parts economical and expansive. Putting the Power in Power (Pop) Trio, it’s nearly impossible to believe only three people created this panoramic sound. Matt has managed to distill all of his ‘60s and ‘70s antecedents and repurposed them in fresh and familiar ways. Chris pounds his kit with a shambolic alacrity that recalls a young Keith Moon. Of course Michael is Rock N’ Roll’s Dorian Gray, his vocals remain lithe and ageless.

Packaged together it’s almost shocking that this band didn’t rule the airwaves.

Maybe Permanent Green Light was a head of it’s time. Woefully underappreciated in the ‘90s, an era that took Color Me Badd, Ace Of Base and Haddaway to the top of the charts. hallucinations makes it easy for everyone to (re) discover the magic that incubated in Jabberjaw, oh, so long ago. The music hasn’t aged a day.

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here are things we look forward to year after year – the first snowbird, the last abandoned Christmas tree, the start of the school year. For 53 years people have looked forward to the annual three days Borrego Days Desert Festival.

This year’s theme is Eyes to the Skies.

As in years past the festival kicks off a parade that showcases the town and the talents of trick riding cowboys, floats and marching bands. The parade ends at the village’s landmark traffic circle, Christmas Circle. This area will showcase artists and music.

The village is home to the International Aerobatic Club who, since 1976, practice and hold competitions near the Borrego Valley Airport. It seems fitting that this year the festival will features a multi-plane flyover, hence Eyes to the Skies.

The Festival is sponsored by the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau (VisitBorrego.com), and the nonprofit Borrego Festivals Foundation.

The fall also brings the 17thannual, two-week event, Highway 62 Open Studio Art Tour. The tours run October 13- 14 and October 20-21. The tour showcases the work of over 90 diverse artists. The tours began in 2001 spearheaded by desert icon Chuck Caplinger. Every year more of the High Desert talented artists join and every year the tour exceeds all expectations.

Gallery 62 in Joshua Tree, will host the Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Council Collective Show. This venue provides a sampling of the work that is found along the tour. Catalogues are available at various locations including Colliding Worlds Fine Art Gallery in Cathedral City. The website is Hyw62arttours.org.

Palm Springs is home the Stephen Baumbach Gallery. Located in the Backstreet Art District this gallery is the site for cutting edge exhibitions. Stephen’s view of the world produces some of the most engaging work in the Coachella Valley. He opens October with the work of his UCR students’ end of semester show.

November 7 Stephen brings The Promise,

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the last works of Ray Bennet. The show will fulfill a promise made by Bennet’s partner Patrick Henry that his art would be shown and sold. A part of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the Desert Aids Project.

Take breath, Stephen is not done.

December he brings 7 Feet of Desert. The works are seven foot prints of massive panoramas of the desert landscape.

Reception will be Dec 5th from 5-8.

But the most anxiously awaited show is Stephen’s fearless Catholic City show that opens on January2nd. This show takes on the issue of attacks the sexual predators and the Catholic Church. A continuing news story with lingering questions Stephen’s imagery attempts to capture the anger, pain, confusion and shame of all those involved – victim, predator and passive observer.

For more information visit the website Stephenbaumbach.com.

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SABASTIAN AND THE PLAN TO SAVE DAISY

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housands of networkers send out thousands of emails about animals in danger of euthanasia in our public animal shelters. Thousands more posts on Facebook, Instagram and other social media sites showing the beautiful faces behind bars, some clearly in danger of never getting out. Some of these animal lovers travel to shelters to get animals out, others foster, while some work behind the scenes on computers tracking the status of various dogs and cats. They are the rescuers, called to their mission by concern that our nation’s public shelters euthanize 1.5 million dogs and cats every year, most of them adoptable animals whose only crime is being homeless.

Sometimes the stories in an email touch someone’s heart, and they go to great lengths to save an animal in danger.

Sabastian Reiche recently received an email from Laura Garrick about a female black Lab at the Carson shelter, a Los Angeles County public facility. Sabastian is an ardent dog lover and former board member of California Paws Rescue.

Sabastian recalls, “I got this urgent email message about this 2-year-old dog set to be killed within 72 hours at a kill shelter in

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Call (760) 834-7000.

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Los Angeles county. The plea became more desperate in the next email, describing how Daisy showed signs of abuse, cowering when anyone approached her kennel.

Laura’s next email included a video of the family dumping Daisy at the shelter after adopting her from the Carson shelter the year before. Daisy looked heartbroken and confused when they left her there, and she must have wondered what she did wrong to deserve this. For a moment, in my anger at these people, I imagined they were the ones being taken back to a cold kennel behind bars, and then finally taken muzzled by the workers to be executed, like what happens to these innocent animals. The next email sounded like the final plea, reporting there was no one in all of Southern California coming forward to help Daisy.”

Sabastian continued, “I realized there was no time to waste as the clock was ticking for Daisy. I tried to put together a plan, but some of the details fell apart. Then I came up with a fool proof plan that would buy us a few more days to get Daisy to safety. I have many wonderful friends who are dog lovers, and Caryn Richman and Gary Alan Rowley drove out to Carson to rescue Daisy from the shelter but ran into some red tape.

Finally, we signed an emergency waiver and a transporter picked up the dog. Lori Weiner, founder and director of California Paws Rescue, always backs me up when my heart is overtaken by one of these critical situations. Lori agreed to take Daisy into her program. On the long drive home Daisy and I bonded while she rested her head in my lap and gave me a grateful kiss.”

Daisy is now thriving at the beautiful

Barkingham Pet Hotel in Palm Desert where the California Paws Rescue dogs are housed. Daisy receives daily visits from her beloved rescuer. Sabastian reports, “Daisy loves running through the yard, cuddling with me, and gently playing with toys. She loves it when I sing to her, especially love songs and ballads. She enjoys the company of other dogs, and romps happily in a dog playgroup in Barkingham’s dog parks. Daisy loves to run and we think she may be part greyhound. One of her favorite things is going for car rides, and she sits calmly beside me.”

If you are interested in adopting Daisy, call Barkingham Pet Hotel in Palm Desert at (760) 699-8328 and ask for Sabastian.

This fabulous dog deserves a wonderful home where she is loved and gets to spend lots of time with her humans. To see all of the adoptable animals at California Paws Rescue or to make a donation, go to their website www.californiapawsrescue.com.

The crisis for shelter animals never ends, but for one dog life is good and the future is bright.

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STELLA BY MIDNIGHT

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kay—so the classic jazz ballad is really titled, “Stella by Starlight”, but you readers know me by now and it’s hard for me to stay on the same page at times. And by the way—can any of you sing, hum, or whistle that tune? For the longest time in my guitar studies, I’d see this song in a music fake book, recognize the title, but couldn’t think of how that melody went.

Anyway—we’re using this title as a jump off point for discussing wine and the arts.

Last year or so, we titled our article “Arts & Carafes” and we wrote on the Spanish Cava bottle which the fame artist, Gaudi, designed.

This time, I thought we would do something a little more local. Palm Desert, California is the flagship location for Heather James Fine Art. The 8,000+ square feet gallery features an encyclopedic selection of objects and artwork from antiquity through today. Located in the luxury district of El Paseo, Heather James has served Southern California as a cultural destination for residents and visitors to the Palm Springs area for 20+ years.

The gallery has housed blockbuster exhibitions such as Van Gogh, Picasso, Calder, Rockwell, and Warhol. A couple of years ago or so, we were treated to a showing of classic 1950s European and American sports cars—of course, in original mint condition. In between enjoying offered glasses of Champagne and red wine, many of us were finagling in our minds, how we could somehow afford or acquire one of these cars and get on the road.

Currently showing at Heather James, among so many other works of art, is a Frank Stella piece we’re showcasing for this column which is titled, Midnight, Forecastle (1992). So, as you can see—we’re running with the “Midnight” moniker.

Frank Stella, an iconic figure of postwar American art, is considered the most influential painter of a generation that moved beyond Abstract Expressionism

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toward Minimalism. He was never one to embrace symbolic meaning. He famously quipped, “What you see is what you see,” a statement that became the unofficial credo of Minimalist practice. In the 1980s and ‘90s, Stella even turned away from Minimalism, adopting a more “additive approach” for a series of twisting, monumental, polychromatic metal wall reliefs and sculptures based on Herman Melville’s Moby Dick. Of which Midnight, Forecastle is one in this series.

Stella creates art that is about itself, analyzing and reimagining materials and surface values. Despite all of his fame and success, Stella continually looks for new modes of expression – a new kind of painting, a new kind of relief, and even a new kind of sculpture. Yet Frank Stella reveals to us an eye fixed on creating art that serves to keep the history of abstraction vital and relevant.

Heather James offers, “The riotous exuberance of “Midnight, Forecastle,” seems light years from those extraordinarily reductive paintings that banish illusionistic

space or a narrative. Modeled on a computer, it is a construct of cut, trimmed, bent, and torqued honeycomb aluminum incised and painted in a wide range of fluorescent, metallic and acid colors that explode into low and medium relief.

“There is something of a narrative in “Midnight, Forecastle”, but Stella likes to point out that it is as much an homage to the great Abstract Expressionist painters as it is a metaphor for Melville’s themes of intangible, unreachable greatness.”

The piece is acrylic, enamel and paper collage on aluminum, 74x117x17 inches, $875,000.00.

Speaking of art and wine, we’ve all seen the Ménage à Trois Twin Dancers wine label inspired by the infamous Rorschach inkblots. The company website says, “This was no accident. The founders felt that using abstract dancers in motion, which you interpret in your own way, would communicate the thrilling taste experience, and the alluring, playful personality, that’s blended into every sensual sip of Ménage à Trois.”

Their PR continues, “When our boldly curious founders decided to “experiment threely” and blend together a luscious threesome of distinctively different grapes into one wine, they knew it needed a name that would live up to this innovative, provocative blend. That’s why it’s called: Ménage à Trois. Not just because it was a revolutionary three-grape blend, but because like its taste, it deserved a name that would never blend in.”

As you probably know, Ménage à Trois has a line-up of red wines. Their Midnight Red Blend is indeed a blend of Merlot and smaller portions of Cab Sauv, Petite Sirah, and Petite Verdot. The company informs us, “Midnight represents the dark side of Ménage à Trois—it’s our most intense expression yet, a passionate blend bursting with dusky aromas, a gorgeous garnet color, and rich, ripe black fruit of bold blackberry and plush spiced plum flavors with hints of mocha, and exotic spiced kisses, which linger on your lips. Our supple, expressive taste with its long, flavorful finish intermingles with blackberry pastilles and hints of violet.”

The jury is still out on whether the two “Midnights”, above, are a perfect art & wine pairing, but who’s figuring that out?

We enjoy our stuff when we wish—life is good.

Often times, wines are served at many of the exhibitions and events held at Heather James Fine Art. Please get on their email list by calling the gallery:760.346.8926.

Heather James Fine Art, 45188 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, Ca. 92260. Hours Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm Cheers!

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MORE THAN GUACAMOLE AT GUACAMOLE’S

ith a range of Mexican favorites to enjoy, there’s much more to love about Guacamole’s in Palm Springs, besides their tasty namesake.

Yes, it’s true, I love little hole in the wall treasures that dot our beautiful Coachella Valley, and Guacamole’s in Palm Springs certainly fits the mold. This itty bitty eatery located in The Sunrise Plaza on Sunrise Way, has been quietly filling people’s bellies with crave worthy dishes for almost three decades. Tony and Artemisa Sesma created a menu based on a concept of using the freshest of ingredients and cooking healthy, incorporating grilled Baja style original recipes, and omitting MSG and lard. They joyously make their own salsas and sauces, and of course take pride in their Guacamole, using the ripest Hass avocados to create the smooth dish.

My go to at Guacamole’s is their Fish Taco, which I’ve been ordering there for years. I was turned on to it by a friend when I first started going there, and basically have stuck with it. It never lets me down. Made with breaded Atlantic Cod, and topped with cabbage, tomato, cheese and their white sauce, all cradled in a corn tortilla. After ordering the taco, I like to cruise over to their salsa bar, to fill the little plastic cups with a variety of their homemade salsas, their Salsa Verde being a hands down fave.

I then take a seat at one of their indoor

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tables, if there is room in the tight dining area, the intimacy of the space only adds to the experience. There is also a couple of outside tables in the breeze way adjacent to it, for those who want some fresh air action.

For only $3.50, just one of their Fish Tacos fills me up, which always surprises me because they’re not huge, but they are girthy. Something about the whole package, with the added cheese that usually does not accompany most tacos of the pescado type, but it just works on this taco. A couple of layers of their salsa (I’m a saucy girl), and I’m seriously satisfied.

As much as I love my usual at Guacamole’s, I do need to expand my selections on my next trip. What to have, what to have? I think I’ll go for one of their Burritos ( Carne Asada, Char-broiled Chicken, Chile Colorado, Spinach and more), with the option of being served Enchilada

style, topped with sauce and cheese. Or maybe their special Claudia Salad (romaine and iceberg lettuce, tossed with their cilantro dressing, topped with char-broiled chicken and tomatoes), or I’ll go lite with one of their Guac De-Lites, tortilla-less tacos and burritos, or burrito salad. And of course I’ll have some of their Guacamole and homemade chips, because come on, it’s the name of the place!

There’s plenty more to enjoy at this little gem in the corner of The Plaza at Sunrise.

The Sesma’s came up with a lasting recipe, that continues to grow their following, keeping it simple with fresh food, friendly service, and the adorable tininess of the place. Guacamoles will always be one of my choice little dens of Mexican deliciousness.

Guacamoles is located at 555 So. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. For more info visit www.guacsps.com.

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A.S.I.B. V.4

Andrew Dice Clay.

There’s little joy at final fade out in this decidedly sad cautionary tale about the pitfalls of aspiring to and achieving stardom.

I was not particularly moved by the story’s downward spiral and unsatisfying arc.

NEW FOR THE HOME THEATER: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP

BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS or answers to the startling and memorable ending of Avengers: Infinity War. The special effects are state-of-the-art as are the visceral chase sequences.

It must be noted that the absurd premise of a team of thieves that can shrink or expand at will pretty much demands a tongue-in-cheek touch. Recommended if you’re craving some silly, superhero fun.

ARIZONA

NOW SHOWING: A STAR IS BORN The directing debut for actor Bradley Cooper (he’s also a credited writer on the screenplay) is a pretty good one.

But I suppose the main draw for this unnecessary fourth iteration of a classic American movie melodrama is whether or not Lady Gaga can actually act.

In this new take on the tragic love story, Cooper plays established country western musician Jackson Maine, who discovers--and falls in love with--struggling artist Ally (Gaga) who has given up on her

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dream to make it as a singer. That’s when Jack coaxes her into the spotlight and her career takes off. But the personal side of their relationship falls apart as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.

This nicely crafted fantasy romance is also a rootable underdog story and a painful, substance abuse drama. What more can you ask for?

It’s hard to not see Judy Garland’s ghost haunting every frame of this reboot. Gaga is okay but Bradley is really good. Also noteworthy are co-stars Sam Elliott and

Peyton Reed’s superhero movie -- the 20th film in the MCU – is a lightweight trifle enhanced by the undeniable charisma of Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly.

In this new chapter, Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) is ending his house arrest following the final events Captain America: Civil War. Clearly, he struggles not only as a Super Hero but also as a father.

When he’s confronted by his old partner Hope Van Dyne (Lily) a.k.a. the Wasp, who has been working with her scientist father, Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), to discover the location of the missing Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), lost for decades in the subatomic quantum realm.

Now Scott must once again don the suit and learn anew how to fight alongside The Wasp if he’s to ever uncover important secrets from their past.

Make no mistake, this playful and sometimes weirdly funny film makes it an okay and welcome entry in the Marvel canon, just don’t expect too much if you are looking for some deeper explanation

Cassie (Rose Marie DeWitt) is a real estate agent and single mom struggling to keep it all together during the housing crisis of 2009. Her problems go from bad to worse when disgruntled client Sonny (Danny McBride violently confronts Cassie’s boss –- and then kidnaps Cassie, only to make one outrageously bad and bloody decision after another.

Things continue to spiral out of control in director Jonathan Watson’s debut feature.

It’s a crude, violent and sometimes funny action comedy. But hey, it’s all in glorious 4K UHD! Limited bonus features: “The Making of Arizona” and a photo gallery. RLJE films.

Blu-ray/4k UHD. robin@coachellavalleyweekly.com

BOOK REVIEW

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"THE BOOK OF M"

BY PENG SHEPHERD FICTION

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octors have been working tirelessly to find a cure for Alzheimer’s, a mysterious and deadly disease that robs people of their memories then destroys life itself. In Peng Shepherd’s novel, The Book of M (Morrow, 489 pages) a global plague takes human memories and also their shadows.

Patient zero, the first person to lose his shadow, was in India. Doctors and scientists could find no explanation for the disappearance of his shadow, or the subsequent memory loss. In a short time, the man seemed to possess magical powers, changing environments and manipulating creatures. Although the magic was mostly harmless, people were understandably terrified.

The disease spreads across the planet and during a wedding reception in the United States, the country is locked down and a quarantine is established, leaving the bride, groom, best friends and family stranded in a luxury hotel where they take refuge for as long as they can.

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A TERRIBLE TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE Soon, conditions get worse in the hotel and around the city. Friends fall to the disease. Ory and Max, who met at the wedding, decide to take their chances and move to the wilderness where they believe they may be safer. And they are -- for a time.

But, when they run out of food and Max loses her shadow, Ory makes the decision to leave her and search for much needed supplies risking that when he returns, she may not know him.

After he is beaten and robbed of his provisions, he returns to discover Max is gone. She has left with a tape recorder he gave her to help her preserve her memories.

He gathers the last things he has to find her.

As Ory searches for the woman he loves, those with and without shadows confront him. It is a dangerous world. A strange cult has formed calling themselves the Transcendants believing in the magic of the “shadowless.”

There are also rumors of a cure in New Orleans and Ory hopes it may be true and he can find Max there. But first he must survive the wars and the journey.

The Book of M delivers a frightening post-apocalyptic world where the plague is not disfiguring or a virus spreading disease.

People remain basically intact. It is their thinking that has been altered. They have lost the ability to reason. They can’t read or discern what is true and what is false. The best anyone can do is align themselves with

those who think like they do and defend their positions believing it is correct.

I’m not sure author Peng set out to write an allegory of the current US Senate and Administration, but when I put this book down and considered the over-all theme, there were provocative connections. The majority of the story is set in Washington D.C. where the bloodiest battles are fought. It’s where the protagonist confronts the worst of the shadowless evil.

But beyond anything political, the horror of losing memory is arguably more terrifying.

The Book of M discusses what it might actually feel like to have Alzheimer’s. To loose not only your sense of self, but the ones you love and the feelings of joy that come with remembering happy and meaningful experiences.

Peng writes with great detail, sometimes too much. I didn’t need to know how Ory washed his penis. But she delivers on many

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BY HEIDI SIMMONS levels. There are twists and surprises as the protagonist seeks the person he loves most.

The story unfolds naturally and is filled with magical realism that gives the darkness of the story some much needed light.

There are two things I really appreciated about this story.

One, the women are all capable and independent people. They are wise, strong, brave, intelligent and fearlessly hold their own. They do what’s necessary to survive and help those they can along the way.

I also loved the patient zero character as he tried to understand his condition. When doctors put him together with an American amnesiac in hopes it might help, the two connect in a lovely way. Neither has a past nor do they have a grasp of what may be ahead. So they do they’re best to stay in the present and support one another.

There are things I didn’t completely understand such as how the disease spread.

I can’t be sure of the magic that took place either, but the story delivers a profound sense of our need for human compassion, of belonging and how precious our memories are. With or without a shadow, the characters were all seen as human.

Do memories make us who we are?

SAFETY TIPS

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

IT’S FIRE PREVENTION WEEK!

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he National Fire Protection Association has announced the theme for its Fire Prevention Week 2018 campaign: Look. Listen. Learn.

“Be aware – fire can happen anywhere,” reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.

Through the annual campaign, set for Oct. 7-13 this year, NFPA aims to raise awareness of “three basic, but essential steps to take to reduce the likelihood of having a fire.”

Those steps are: LOOK for possible fire hazards in your home and eliminate them.

LISTEN for your home’s smoke alarms.

Know that you may have only minutes to get out if a fire breaks out.

LEARN two ways out of each room of your home. Exits should be easy to access and free of clutter. After leaving the home, go to your family’s designated meeting spot, established when you set up a home fire escape plan.

NFPA provides resources, including community posters, for the public to use to educate others about home fire safety. For kids, the campaign has activity pages and Simon, a character who shares messages about fire safety.

Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

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HADDON LIBBY

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ost people enjoy making investment decisions about as much as doing their taxes (the final, final day to file your taxes for 2017 is Monday, October 15th). This week, I want to show you that making basic investment decisions is as easy as ordering a coffee.

Let’s focus strictly on the equities (aka ownership of the companies) that you are investing in. We can tackle fixed income aka bonds in a future article.

When ordering a coffee, you have three sizes: Large, Medium and Small. Sure you can order an extra large but let’s not get caught up in that or using a word like Venti for Large, Grande for Medium or Small for Tall as that is all pretentious B.S. meant to make you feel better about paying too much (like many investment brokers).

Once you decide on the size of your coffee, do you want a standard drip or espresso shots? Most people order drips. As such, drip coffee will represent U.S. stocks while overseas stocks will be espresso drinks. While espresso sounds good, too much causes all sorts of nervous issues. It is essentially the same with stocks. Owning anything Turkish, Venezuelan, Italian or Brazilian right now might be too bitter and who knows what is coming out of China (see how coffee and investments are the same?).

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Let’s review where we are in your coffee order (aka investment portfolio choices) and analyze that purchase behavior over a month, okay? Right now, you are having an espresso drink once a week and drip on the rest of the days. As we only get one coffee order a day, let’s guess that you will get a large on 4 out of 5 days, a medium one or two times a week and a small on most Sundays as you get to sleep in.

Translating this coffee order into your investment portfolio, you will have 85-90%

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invested in the United States with the rest overseas. 80% of your investments will be in large companies, 15% in mid-sized companies and 5% in the small ones. FYI, a large company’s stock worth more than $8 billion, a mid-sized company is $1 to $8 billion while small-sized companies are $500 million to $1 billion.

We only have one more decision to make: decaf, light roast or dark roast.

Typically, younger people have more energy than their older relatives. Similarly, a young person can metabolize caffeine far faster than their grandparents or great grandparents. Face it, if you give a greatgrandmother a triple espresso, she is likely to end up with a terminal case of tachycardia. When choosing companies to invest in of any size, growth companies are dark roasts, value companies are more like decaf and companies with a blend of both are more like a light roast. Value stocks typically pay dividends and grow more slowly while growth stocks do not typically pay dividends as they are plowing cash back into the business. When the economy is growing, growth stocks usually outperform value stocks.

Use this analogy when choosing your mix of equities and you should usually do just fine.

Choosing the right mix of investments is important but so too is knowing every penny that you pay on your investments. If you pay as little as an extra 0.60% per year, this CAN COST YOU five years of income in retirement. Ask yourself if your advisor or the funds that they push are worth that much.

Also, make your investment advisor provide you with a written summary of everything you or a third party pay when (s) he is working with on your behalf. Brokers and their firms often get hidden payments from funds or their companies and will use verbal dexterity in trying to avoid a direct answer. Any reputable advisor or firm will be happy to provide you with these assurances in writing. Any doubts, send me an email and we can sort out your situation together.

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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LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED & CRIMINALLY ACCUSED

WHY DID YOU REJECT MY ACCIDENT CASE?

n 1492 Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue.

On this anniversary of that memorable date, YOU CAN DISCOVER why a lawyer rejected your auto accident case by reading this column.

The practice of law allows an attorney to make money by resolving a client’s accident related issues...on a contingency. So why would a lawyer accept a case when s/he initially see problems....such as no medical treatment or a client lying?

My practice successfully collects money for Accident victims. However in 2018 we are dealing with the new deny & delay insurance company claims strategy. Thus many CV lawyers are reluctant to accept minor soft tissue/whiplash claims.

When I started practicing the accident medical bills were sent to the insurance company. They would then offer 3-4 times the medicals. Those days are gone.

Today $9,000 in medicals often results in a paltry $5,000 offer. Unfortunately this is not enough to pay the doctors and legal fees, and clearly there would be no money for the client.

Now a $9,000 med bill, that previously resulted in a jury verdict/ settlement of $27,000, would today result in an offer or verdict of $5,000$9,000.

Thus the attorney has to find a way to generate money for the client. This often involves begging the doctors to cut their bills.

Many lawyers feel it is not worthwhile arguing with doctors to cut bills, in addition to arguing

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with insurance companies and or defense lawyers to put money on the case. Meanwhile, the client is unable to understand why their case is not worth more money.

Recently a Palm Desert resident presented what would have been a great case, TWO MONTHS EARLIER...when it happened. To her credit she had Blue Cross and went to Eisenhower ONCE, but did not have any follow up medical treatment. She also talked to the adjuster.

If I accepted this 2 month old case and the client now started medical treatment, I know it will be a problem. No matter what we argued to the insurance company or jury, I know that it would be a challenge to convince them that late treatment was really accident related.

They would ask “Mr. Gribow, how do we know that she did not recently slip and fall at the pool/shower or fall playing tennis and she is now trying to collect on this old case?”

Most clients focus on the injury and not on any of the following harmful factors that can cause me to reject a case: 1) admitting liability, 2) no immediate medical treatment, 3) questionable liability, 4) low property damage, 5) prior accidents, 6) no insurance, 7) delay in calling a lawyer, 8) social media showing you playing sports, while complaining of injuries and 9) client talking to the adjuster. It is not what the client told the adjuster but what the adjuster THOUGHT s/he heard.

We will never know the harmful things the client told the adjuster. The kiss of death is

learning of admissions to the adjuster, during trial. Adjusters can testify to what the client said, right after the accident, and BEFORE hiring a lawyer. The implication is that the client only filed and sought medical advice because of his/her lawyer.

A recent case decreased the value of whiplash cases. Today if the med bill is $100,000 and health insurance pays $90,000 and your obligation is $10,000 you can only present the $10,000, out of pocket costs, to the jury. Damages are now the victims out of pocket costs.

Small cases are now worth a fraction of what they would have garnered 10 years ago.

Thus most experienced desert PI lawyers are reluctant to accept small whiplash cases.

Questions or ideas for future columns contact Dale Gribow 760-837-7500 or dale@ dalegribowlaw.com.

DALE GRIBOW - “TOP LAWYER” California’s Prestige Magazine, Palm Springs Life (PI/DUI) 2011-19 “TOP LAWYER” - Inland Empire Magazine 2016-19 PERFECT 10.0 AVVO Peer Rating “PREEMINENT” Rating - Martindale Hubbell Legal Directory BEST Attorneys of America -”Rue” (Limited to Top 100 Attorneys per State) Legal Eagle “Best and Brightest Legal Minds” by Palm Springs Life- June 2016 “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”

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BREWTALITY

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wo things to know about me; I don’t follow football and I don’t watch the news. Therefore, I don’t subscribe to cable TV because Netflix, HBO, and Amazon Prime subscriptions already give me enough crappy programs that I’ll never watch (You should see the hand wringing I do when starting a new series I know I’m never going to finish. Narco’s, Ozark, Jack Ryan; you name it and I’ve only seen the first 3 episodes of it). It was only through the joys and stylistic musings of the internet that I even found out about Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s scandal, and how his love of suds has college-aged Republicans pounding pints in his honor.

Ladies and Gentlemen, beer is the meme of the week, and it’s not a good thing.

As the intro to Full House alone could tell you, the 1980’s were a much different time. A 1987 Bud Light commercial begins with a trio of roller skating bikini-babes cavorting around an aloha-shirt and sunglasses wearing bull terrier named Spuds Mackenzie, calling him (Did you know that the dog who played Spuds was female? True story.) the ultimate party animal and beckoning him to call them later.

Is that what advertisers in the 80’s thought of us? That we wanted over-sexed and dumbed down beer commercials which pandered to the lowest common denominator? Turns out that’s exactly what we wanted! While smaller upstarts like Sierra-Nevada and Samuel Adams were beginning to gain footholds in the micro-brewery niche, the decade was largely ruled by Budweiser, Miller, Coors,

SPORTS SCENE

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ith the NHL season nearly upon us, here are three potential surprise NHL playoff teams – all of whom missed the postseason in 2017-18. Current betting odds are plus money for each of these teams to make the postseason. There are not many “NoBrainers” in wagering, however, a nickel here or there for each of these teams to play in the postseason would potentially make a lot of sense.

Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers finished the 201718 season as the hottest team in the NHL. Unfortunately, ending the season winning five straight games wasn’t enough as

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DOES THE KAVANAUGH SCANDAL HURT BEER?

and the clever marketing firms who created their branding. According to Bud Light commercials, beer was a tool to help regular people unleash their boisterous, carefree sides. It’s no wonder the image of the stereotypical frat boy involves him quaffing tons of American lager before engaging in raucous, foolish acts. It’s this image that the media has saddled Brett Kavanaugh has been saddled with, and it’s what turned his senate confirmation into a meme.

Opponents of Kavanaugh’s appointment began mocking him by creating memes; humorous images that are copied and spread virally around the internet. Regardless of incident or detail, the narrative became about Kavanaugh, his open love of beer, and its role in promoting rape-culture in high schools and colleges. Not to be outdone, proponents and supporters of Kavanaugh embraced the frat boy image and ALSO began creating memes celebrating his now-infamous proclamations in favor of beer. The University of Washington’s College Republican group even began promoting an event called “Beers 4 Brett”, a celebration for Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the supreme court. The fifteen college-aged conservatives caused a small stir by celebrating in such a seemingly flippant way, and eventually had to threaten legal-action when the establishment balked at hosting a politically themed event there.

And while both sides of the isle promoted the idea that keg parties play a big part in

Justice Kavanaugh’s life, beer itself once again became seen as the weapon of choice for foolish young men who are unaware of consequence. In a scandal that brought attention to the alcohol-consuming habits of our nation’s leaders, it’s possible that beer may be vilified as an irresponsible, misogynistic choice.

2018 sees the craft beer market expanding and gaining appeal with women, wine drinkers, and the blue-collar workforce who traditionally have been Bug Light drinkers. A big part of that expansion has been craft beer’s ability to market itself an accessible, mainstream drink to be paired with trivia nights and oversized Jenga sets at your local brewery. While pastry stouts and hazy IPA’s might still be associated with bespectacled, bearded hipsters, will the Kavanaugh hearings change that? While the

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they missed the playoffs by a single point, finishing in ninth place in the East with 96 points.

While I can’t say I’m a fan of every aspect of the Panthers roster, they’re so top heavy that it’s hard to see a scenario where they don’t qualify for the playoffs.

Florida added Mike Hoffman to a talented forward core, alongside Aleksander Barkov, Vincent Trocheck, and Jonathan Huberdeau.

The club’s projected top two lines are relatively young and combined for 154 goals last season. That’s incredible production.

Throw in two NHL-caliber goalies in Roberto Luongo and James Reimer, and an above average defense featuring Aaron Ekblad and Mike Matheson, there’s a lot to be excited about.

Only black eye? The team’s forward depth might undo all of the Panther’s playoff hopes. Florida may ice Troy Brouwer, Derek MacKenzie, Colton Sceviour, and Michael Haley during games. They combined for 23 goals last season (11 from Sceviour).

If Florida can replace needless vets with talented youngsters like 2016 first-round pick Henrik Borgstrom (who was sent to the AHL) instead, they’re a no-doubt playoff team. For now, they should be one, but their depth might catch up to them.

Calgary Flames In what was supposed to be a good season in Calgary, the year went off the rails

as the Flames finished with just 37 wins and 84 points – the fifth-worst record in the Western Conference.

So, why might the Flames bounce back?

It’s simple. They’re too talented to be that bad again.

The Flames upgraded their depth considerably this offseason, bringing in 25-goal scorer James Neal, upgrading Michael Ferland to Elias Lindholm (while downgrading at a position of strength in Noah Hanifin stepping in for Dougie Hamilton) and adding some nice bottomsix pieces in Austin Czarnik and Derek Ryan. Throw in some top-tier talent such as Johnny Gaudreau, Matthew Tkachuk and Mark Giordano (among others) and the Flames don’t have many holes.

The biggest factor in Calgary returning to the postseason is the play of their goaltenders. Mike Smith had a solid first campaign in Calgary, starting 55 games to a 25-22-6 record with a 2.65 GAA and a .916 save percentage. He’ll need to stay at the same level or better for the Flames to succeed. Backup goalie David Rittich proved steady in 21 games with the big club last season, but the team would be wise to snatch a veteran backup if Rittich isn’t ready.

An injury to Smith would be catastrophic.

Carolina Hurricanes I want to stop believing in the Carolina Hurricanes, I really do. Every

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image of Stone Cold Steve Austin smashing cans of Coors Light together doesn’t exactly instill feelings of revulsion, what about when Brett Kavanaugh’s head is superimposed on Steve Austin’s body? While the controversial hearing shaped many opinions, does the pop culture narrative of Justice Kavanaugh committing keg-stands and rape in the early 1980’s harm the mainstream legitimacy that craft beer has been working towards?

Until recently, beer marketing in the US has mostly been accomplished through sincere messages celebrating the working class who understand the appeal of beer, or humorous, misogynistic ads celebrating the boisterous, foolish side of drinking. It was only after companies like Sam Adams began using craft instead of bikini’s as a selling point for their product, did the bigger brewers begin to imitate and market their beers as sophisticated products as well. While the image of Justice Kavanaugh wearing a double-strawed beer helmet to his hearing brings levity to an otherwise tense topic, it does bring beer back to the sophomoric level that it’s tried so hard to rise above. Time will tell if memes and Beers 4 Brett impact the positive cultural image that craft beer has worked hard to foster for the beer industry in general.

BY FLINT WHEELER season for the past few years, they underachieve and have the unluckiest stats across the league, so it’s easy to pick them as a potential playoff contender despite their recent track record. I’m adding them again because the team underwent a ton of changes which should better them going forward.

What’s clear is the Hurricanes defense is stacked with the additions of Calvin de Haan and Dougie Hamilton. The team’s forward core is also impressive. But, what’s going to sink or swim the team is goaltending.

I loved the low-cost acquisition of Scott Darling last season, but he was awful for the Hurricanes. In 43 games, he posted a 13-217 record with a brutal .888 save percentage.

He didn’t look like a starting goalie and will need a bounce-back campaign to have any future with the team. Challenging Darling is another goalie coming off a terrible season, Petr Mrazek. Mrazek finished 18-21-9 with a 3.04 GAA and a .901 save percentage. Again, bad. If either goalie can provide anything close to league average goaltending, Carolina should have a shot at the playoffs. But, that might be asking too much. G’Luck!

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BY BRUCE CATHCART

CAN YOU SELL YOUR HOME IN “AS-IS” CONDITION?

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may have been a bit premature in saying good bye to summer in last month’s article but this month I am officially declaring it OVER! Bring on the cooler mornings and evenings and let us open our windows again!!! And let’s get our Valley’s real estate market moving again. One of my recent articles about “Negotiating the Buyer’s Request for Repairs Process” brought about a flurry of inquiries from readers about whether or not Sellers can sell their home in “as-is” condition and not make any repairs. The short answer of course is “yes”. But a better understanding of the purchase/ sale process may help both sellers and buyers to decide on whether or not an as-is sale will work for them.

I sold my first REO (Real Estate Owned by banks) in 1982. I have since sold well over a thousand REO’s and with few exceptions, they were all sold in as-is condition with the seller making no repairs.

That may be a bit deceiving though as many of these properties were completely rehabbed prior to being placed on the market and they didn’t really need any repairs… but even those properties that did need repairs were sold in as-is condition.

In almost every case these properties were sold UNDER the current market to make up for the less than average condition of the property. Though the prices were attractive the condition and cost of the repairs kept a lot of buyers from being able to purchase these homes. The point here is that these properties were sold UNDER the current market to complete an as-is sale to a limited group of buyers.

So the first thing to note about selling your home in as-is condition is that unless your home is in very good condition, plan on discounting the price of your home to compensate for the amount of repairs required and depending upon how bad the condition of your property is, you may be severely limiting the number of buyers capable of buying your home.

But what if your home is in “pretty good” shape, will still qualify for most types of financing and you just don’t want to be bothered by making any repairs… can you do an as-is sale then? Before I answer that question, let’s take a look at the data for the month of September and see how the Coachella Valley real estate sales market is doing.

According to the Desert Area MLS as of 10/1/18 there were 646 pending transactions (homes that went into escrow) of residential properties here in the Coachella Valley in the month of September. That follows our seasonal pattern of being down from the 802 pendings in the previous month (August). This activity is down considerably when compared to the month of September last year when we had 804 pending transactions. In August there were 756 solds (closed escrows) and again, following our seasonal sales pattern, we were down significantly in September with only 708 solds. However, that is actually UP when compared to number of homes sold in September of 2017 when we sold only 668 homes. Once again, September’s sales were able to maintain our lead over last year’s sales with our year to date solds for 2018 at 8,199 compared to last year’s total of 8,096.

These statistics show that the Coachella Valley real estate market is NOT going the same way that most Southern California real estate markets are now trending with fewer sales than the year before.

To reiterate, last year was a GREAT year for the Coachella Valley Real Estate market. So even if we equal or only come close to last year’s figures, with average sale prices being UP and inventory being DOWN, 2018 would still be a BETTER year for home sales in the Coachella Valley!

This month our inventory of homes for sale went back up with 2,839 homes available on October 1, 2018 compared to 2,621 homes available on September 1, 2018. Last year at this time we had 3,227 homes available for sale. This increase in

inventory is seasonal and expected and it is closing the gap between our inventory of homes available for sale at this time of year when compared to last year’s inventory of homes for sale. The decline in pending transactions may account for a portion of this increase in inventory… but we’ll just have to keep an eye on this month’s activity and inventory to see if there is a new trend beginning here.

Technically when you list your home for sale with your trusted real estate professional if it is sold using the standard California Association of Realtors (CAR) form your home is being sold in as-is condition… subject to the Buyer’s inspection of the property and review and approval of the Seller’s disclosures regarding the condition of the property. The typical buyer will spend about 15 minutes looking at your home before writing an offer on it. In that 15 minutes they do not flush toilets, run the appliances, open and close windows, etc. Instead they make their offer at a price that “assumes” that the electrical, plumbing, HVAC and all mechanical systems operate properly.

Within 17 days (unless negotiated otherwise) of the acceptance of the offer the buyer will hire a professional home inspector to provide a complete report of the property’s condition. It is usually based upon this report that the buyer will create and submit a “Request for Repairs” to be made by the Seller. In essence the Buyer is saying in this form fix this stuff, or reduce the price of the home, or credit me money for the repairs or I will cancel the transaction. As a Seller you can simply say “no” and not make any repairs insisting upon selling the property in as-is condition. Depending upon the extent of the repairs, some Buyers will stay with the deal, but many will not. This is the risk that a Seller assumes when insisting upon an as-is sale.

Full disclose right up front in the listing remarks that the property is being sold in as-is condition and that the Seller will not make any repairs is the best way to avoid the Buyer submitting a “Request for Repairs”. Knowing this up front some Buyers will wonder what’s wrong with the property and not even bother to look at it while other Buyers will still enter into a purchase agreement oftentimes offering a lower price to protect themselves from the unknown repairs that may be discovered. These Buyers will still make their property inspections and depending upon what they discover will either continue on with the transaction or just cancel. This is another risk that a Seller takes on when insisting on an as-is sale.

As you can see, selling your home in as-is condition can be both complicated and a bit risky, but it can be done. My recommendation is to have this conversation with your trusted real estate professional at the time you are listing your home for sale. They will be able to examine your home and assess your individual situation and give you the proper advice on whether or not an as-is sale is the best way for you to go.

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 or visit his website at www.laquintapalmsrealty.com.

October 11 to October 17, 2018

MIND,BODY & SPIRIT

BY BRONWYN ISON

CONFIDENCE IS ESSENTIAL

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onfidence may be challenging to maintain if you are comparing yourself to others. Reality check; regardless of how smart you are, good you look, talented as you are, big your house or fancy your car, there will always be someone that surmounts your status. Why do we feel this constant need to compete or keep up with others? Let’s face it, we’ve all been there feeling as though we need more or strive for something better than the rest of the crowd. We are human and this comes naturally. Yet, relevant what your motive is.

Why is it you feel you need to compete?

Why is it you believe you are not lacking?

Competition is healthy and renders us motivated. Unhealthy competition will eventually debilitate you and is temporary.

Approaching every endeavor with integrity will result in a happy ending. Many of you may recall the unhealthy competition/ jealousy of rival figure skaters, Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding. Harding was the first woman, in 1991, to complete a triple axel in competition and earned her first national title. Kerrigan was Harding’s main rival in women’s figure skating.

Harding gained infamy in 1994 after her ex-husband hired a hitman to inflict injury upon Kerrigan so she would not be able to compete. Harding pled guilty, stripped of her national title, and banned from figure skating in the U.S. for life. Obviously,

Harding’s confidence in self was so depleted she took such measures as to injure her competition. Jealousy will also lead one into rage and act foolishly. Harding’s impairment led to numerous marriages, personal hardship, and a delimitated career she worked so diligently on since the age of three.

Remember we are born equipped with everything we need. As a mother of two daughters I have heard them say, “I wish had so and so’s this or that.” If it something tangible and feasibly obtainable for a child I encourage them to consider best to attain an item. When it comes to aesthetics or personality traits I share with them their potential to achieve. I make certain to instill confidence in my girls. Just as we should believe in ourselves at all times.

You have complete control over your confidence level. Most of us are masters at negative self-talk. Each of us has called ourselves stupid or an idiot. Never, ever do I allow those thoughts in my mind.

Eventually, you will begin to believe what you are thinking and saying to yourself.

Rather feed your soul and mind with positive affirmations.

Commence your day with a confidence rooted deeply and resonate. Be mindful to remain confident, not boastful or arrogant.

Be thankful for who you are, where you are, and continue to believe in YOU!

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Week of October 11

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In his book The Snow Leopard, Peter Matthiessen describes his quest to glimpse the elusive and rarely seen creature in the Himalayas. “Its uncompromising yellow eyes, wired into the depths of its unfathomable spirit,” he writes, give it a “terrible beauty” that is “the very stuff of human longing.” He loves the snow leopard so much, he says, that it is the animal he “would most like to be eaten by.” I bring this up, Aries, because now would be a good time, astrologically speaking, for you to identify what animal you would most like to be eaten by. In other words, what creature would you most like to learn from and be inspired by? What beautiful beast has the most to give you?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Richard Nelson is an anthropologist who has lived for years with the indigenous Koyukon people of Alaska. He lauds their “careful watching of the same events in the same place” over long periods of time, noting how this enables them to cultivate a rich relationship with their surroundings that is incomprehensible to us civilized Westerners. He concludes, “There may be more to learn by climbing the same mountain a hundred times than by climbing a hundred different mountains.” I think that’s excellent counsel for you to employ in the coming weeks.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “It is sad that unless you are born a god, your life, from its very beginning, is a mystery to you,” writes Gemini author Jamaica Kincaid. I disagree with her because she implies that if you’re human, your life is a complete and utter mystery; whereas my observation has been that for most of us, our lives are no more than eighty percent mystery. Some lucky ones have even deciphered as much as sixty-five percent, leaving only thirtyfive percent mystery. What’s your percentage? I expect that between now and November 1, you can increase your understanding by at least ten percent.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You Cancerians may not possess the mental dexterity of Virgos or the acute cleverness of Geminis, but you have the most soulful intelligence in the zodiac. Your empathetic intuition is among your greatest treasures. Your capacity to feel deeply gives you the ability to intensely understand the inner workings of life.

Sometimes you take this subtle acumen for granted.

It may be hard for you to believe that others are stuck at a high-school level of emotional skill when you have the equivalent of a PhD. Everything I just said is a prelude to my advice. In the coming weeks, I doubt you can solve your big riddle through rational analysis. Your best strategy is to deeply experience all the interesting feelings that are rising up in you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Do you ever experience stress from having to be so interesting and attractive all the time? It may on occasion feel like an onerous responsibility to be the only artful egomaniac amidst swarms of amateur egomaniacs. I have a suggestion that might help. Twice a year, celebrate a holiday I call Dare to Be Boring Week. During these periods of release and relief, you won’t live up to people’s expectations that you keep them amused and excited. You’ll be free to be solely focused on amusing and exciting yourself, even if that means they’ll think you’re dull. Now is an excellent time to observe Dare to Be Boring Week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A Chinese proverb says, “Tension is who you think you should be.

Relaxation is who you are.” I’m happy to let you know that you are currently more receptive to this truth than maybe you have ever been. Furthermore, you have more power than usual to change your life in ways that incorporate this truth. To get started, meditate on the hypothesis that you can get more good work done if you’re calm and composed than if you’re agitated and trying too hard.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): My astrological analysis suggests that life is conspiring to render you extra excited and unusually animated and highly motivated. I bet that if you cooperate with the natural rhythms, you will feel stirred, playful, and delighted. So how can you best use this gift? How might you take maximum advantage of the lucky

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breaks and bursts of grace that will be arriving?

Here’s my opinion: be more focused on discovering possibilities than making final decisions. Feed your sense of wonder and awe rather than your drive to figure everything out. Give more power to what you can imagine than to what you already know.

Being practical is fine as long as you’re idealistically practical.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): How far is it from the Land of the Lost to the Land of the Lost and Found?

What’s the best route to take? Who and what are likely to provide the best help? If you approach those questions with a crisply optimistic attitude, you can gather a wealth of useful information in a relatively short time. The more research you do about the journey, the faster it will go and the more painless it will be. Here’s another fertile question to meditate on: is there a smart and kind way to give up your attachment to a supposedly important thing that is actually quite burdensome?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In her only novel, Save Me the Waltz, Zelda Fitzgerald described her main character like this: “She quietly expected great things to happen to her, and no doubt that’s one of the reasons why they did.” That’s a bit too much like fairy-tale wisdom for me to endorse it unconditionally. But I do believe it may sometimes be a valid hypothesis—especially for you Sagittarians in the coming months. Your faith in yourself and your desire to have interesting fun will be even more important than usual in determining what adventures you will have. I suggest you start now to lay the groundwork for this exhilarating challenge.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Russian philosopher George Gurdjieff taught that most people are virtually sleepwalking even during the day. He said we’re permanently stuck on automatic pilot, prone to reacting in mechanical ways to every event that comes our way. Psychology pioneer Sigmund Freud had an equally dim view of us humans. He believed that it’s our normal state to be neurotic; that most of us are chronically out of sync with our surroundings. Now here’s the good news, Capricorn. You’re at least temporarily in a favorable position to refute both men’s theories. In fact, I’ll boldly predict that in the next three weeks you’ll be as authentic and awake and at peace as you’ve been in years.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the late 19thcentury, American botanist George Washington Carver began to champion the nutritional value of peanuts. His influence led to the plant being grown and used more extensively. Although he accomplished many other innovations, including techniques for enhancing depleted soils, he became famous as the Peanut Man. Later in life, he told the story that while young he had prayed to God to show him the mystery of the universe, but God turned him down, saying, “That’s for me alone.” So George asked God to show him the mystery of the peanut, and God agreed, saying, “that’s more nearly your size.” The coming weeks will be a great time for you to seek a comparable revelation, Aquarius.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Every year, people discard 3.3 million pounds of chewing gum on the streets of Amsterdam. A company named Gumdrop has begun to harvest that waste and use it to make soles for its new brand of sneakers, Gumshoe. A spokesperson said the intention was to “create a product people actually want from something no one cares about.” I’d love it if you were inspired by this visionary act of recycling, Pisces. According to my reading of the cosmic omens, you now have exceptional powers to transform something you don’t want into something you do want.

Homework: Name ten personal possessions you’d put in a time capsule to be opened by your descendants in 200 years. Testify at Freewillastrology.com.

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

LIFE & CAREER COACH

BY SUNNY SIMON

TIPS FOR WORKING REMOTELY

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y dear friend David just received a fantastic job offer. Beside the exciting audit work, excellent compensation package and bonus plan, he gets another perk. David, who resides in Atlanta, will be working for a firm in Minnesota. He will join the ranks of employees working remotely. It’s a convenient setup for someone as disciplined as my friend, but for someone as gregarious and outgoing as David, there will be a transitional adjustment.

A study performed by Joseph Grenny and David Maxfield, both New York Times bestselling authors and social scientists, found remote employees sometimes report the feeling of being left out. Specifically Grenny and Maxfield reported, “ that workplace politics are more pervasive and difficult and when conflicts arise they have a harder time resolving them.”

What strategies can employees like my friend David employ to successfully alleviate tensions between offsite and corporate distance? They can begin by making an effort to communicate with the team via phone, Skype or Slack, a popular app utilized in the workplace where teams come together to collaborate and share important information.

On the corporate campus, taking small breaks to chat with teammates happens organically.

On the pro side, Dave will have large chunks of uninterrupted time to be productive, but he

needs to break occasionally and take time to remain in tune with the team.

Another challenge of working remotely, especially for individuals like David whose work ethic can go into overdrive, is adhering to a hard stop at the end of the day. No checking emails or working another hour on a project throughout the evening. Break from work and spend time with friends, family, gym workouts and hobbies. It might even help to tuck your laptop away in a closet so it doesn’t beckon to you in off-hours.

Experts also recommend a change of scenery. Rather than spending the entire day holed up in a home office, remote workers, like their onsite counterparts need to change it up. Perhaps David should set up shop on his patio, or venture out to a nearby coffee shop.

Changing it up a bit boosts productivity.

It’s beneficial for anyone new to the workfrom-home tribe to plan the week in advance.

Schedule in meetings, important phone calls, and dedicated project time, then map in the breaks, lunches, and team or manager check-in time until this work schedule evolves naturally.

Thinking working remotely might be ideal for you? Approach your manager this week and see if you might do a trial run. Good luck!

Sunny Simon is the owner of Raise the Bar High Life and Career Coaching. More about Sunny at www.raisethebarhigh.com.

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MUSCULOSKELETAL PROBLEMS DUE TO CELL PHONE USE

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he advancements in technology have made it very common for almost everyone to have a mini computer that fits into their hands. Cell phones are everywhere. These mobile devices have taken over our daily lives and will be around for the foreseeable future. As people use their cell phones more and more, we are now seeing a lot of musculoskeletal problems such as neck and upper back pain caused by poor posture and slouching. Holding the cell phone to your ear for prolonged periods can cause elbow issues, arm numbness and tingling. Texting can cause finger and thumb arthritis.

“Electronic Spine” - Cell phones have transformed the way we hold our bodies. You simply have to look at our younger generation of kids and teenagers to see how their neck is always tilted forward and their upper back is slouched when they are using their cell phones. This poor posture is like having a 60 pound weight on your neck. This can’t be good, especially since the average person spends two to four hours in that position. Looking down at cell phones for long periods will cause the bones in the neck to mold themselves into a curved layout. Over time this will be harmful.

The spinal vertebrae in the neck will become malformed and the muscles will become weaker, making it more difficult to keep the head in proper position. I truly believe we will

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have an epidemic of neck and upper back pain with deformities in the future due to the very common poor posture people have due to their cell phone use.

Correct posture involves keeping the head up, look straight ahead, and shoulders back.

Hold your phone straight in front of you instead of bending down. I don’t see the cell phone going away, so be aware of the risks to your neck and spine due to being on your phone too much.

“Texting Thumb” - When your thumbs become painful, stiff or even locked due to too much texting on your cell phone. The repetitive gripping motions when texting or chronically holding a cell phone can lead to joint pain in the thumbs and fingers. If rest and over the counter pain medications are ineffective in relieving this condition, a cortisone injection into the thumb joint may be needed. In severe cases, surgery may be needed.

Elbow Pain - Pain at the elbow or numbness and tingling radiating to the 4th and 5th fingers can develop if you spend too much time holding a phone to your ear or resting your elbow on a surface while you hold the phone to talk. You should avoid these positions that keep your elbow flexed for long periods of time. If rest and activity modifications do not relieve the symptoms, then surgery may be needed for severe cases.

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