coachellavalleyweekly.com • November 10 to November 16, 2022 Vol.11 No.33
Indio Tamle Festival
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247th Marine Corps Birthday
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Everclear at Pappy & Harriet’s
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WildLights at The Living Desert
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BY KATHLEEN HUGHES
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, Kathy Bates, Raymond Bill Club Crawler Nightlife Editor Phil Lacombe Head Music Writer Esther Sanchez Head Feature Writer Crystal Harrell Feature Writers Lisa Morgan, Rich Henrich, Heidi Simmons, Noe Gutierrez, Tricia Witkower Writers/Contributors: Robin Simmons, Rick Riozza, Eleni P. Austin, Craig Michaels, Janet McAfee, Haddon Libby, Sam DiGiovanna, Dale Gribow, Rob Brezny, Denise Ortuno Neil, Dee Jae Cox, Lynne Tucker, Aimee Mosco, Ruth Hill, Madeline Zuckerman, Ed Heethuis, Daniel Paris, Michelle Borthwick, Nadia Popova, Dennis Shelly Photographers Robert Chance, Laura Hunt Little, Chris Miller, Esther Sanchez Videographer Kurt Schawacker Website Editor Bobby Taffolla Distribution Phil Lacombe, William Westley
CONTENTS
La Quinta Arts Celebration ........................ 3 30TH Indio Tamale Festival.......................... 5 247TH Marine Corps Birthday..................... 6 Everclear at Pappy & Harriet's .................. 6 WildLights at The Living Desert ................ 6 Consider This - Stephen McCarthy & Carla Orson............................................... 7 Fantasy Springs Hiring .............................. 8 Club Crawler Nightlife ............................... 9
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a Quinta is a community steeped in pride for the arts, and La Quinta Art Celebration seamlessly intertwines the visual, performing, and culinary arts all at one event. From November 10-13, 2022, La Quinta Art Celebration ENCORE returns to the visually stunning Civic Center Park (from 9 am to 4 pm) with the full support of Premier Sponsor, the City of La Quinta. Presented by SCOPE Events, LLC, La Quinta Art Celebration is now ranked as the #1 Fine Art & Craft Event in the Nation by Greg Lawler’s Art Fair SourceBook “Elite 10” Fine Art Events 2022”. The ranking is based on average sales as reported per fine art exhibitor as well as artist’s evaluation
of the venue, sophistication of art patrons, artist’s amenities and overall experience at the event. Other art events recognized in the Top Ten are Armonk Outdoor Art Show, Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Des Moines Art Festival and Park City Kimball Arts Festival. The November ENCORE event will be an outdoor showcase of 200 world-class, jury-selected artists hailing from 32 states and six countries to exhibit their original artworks. Their styles range from classical to whimsical and span 10 media categories including: 2D & 3D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Drawing & Pastel, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Wood. To complement the unparalleled art experience, the Celebration will offer patrons a variety of upscale amenities that include live music, gourmet dining at the Celebration Bistro, Margarita Island, a Champagne Bar, Oasis Lounge and the Palm Tree Bar all offering premium top-shelf beverages. Stella Artois is the official Beer Sponsor and the Wine Bar features hand selected wines from Napa Valley by the CEO of SCOPE Events who lives in that area. An art celebration without music is simply an art show. With that in mind, La Quinta Art Celebration has put together an eclectic lineup of celebrated Southern California musicians to add the special touch of live music performances to complement the celebration experience. Daily live entertainment will feature favorite local performers Scott Carter (9 am-12 pm on the Amphitheater stage), Nick Soto (10 am-3pm
Saturday and Sunday) in the Celebration Bistro and Michael Anthony Gagliardi (9 am-4 pm at the Oasis Lounge). Headlining on the Amphitheater stage from 1-4 pm are Southern California music legends - Terra Lago Trio (Friday) classical from Brahams to the Beatles and Bridgerton, The Art of Sax (Saturday) featuring Will Donato on Sax and Shaken Not Stirred (Sunday) Abie Perkins will have you dancing on the grass! Don’t forget the hours for this Fall event are 9 am to 4 pm, to take full advantage of autumn desert sunshine. It was so much fun last November that the City and Scope Events decided to make it an annual event! La Quinta Civic Center is located at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. Event hours are 9 am to 4 pm and admission is $20 for 1 day, or $30 for a Multi-Day Pass. Children under 12 are free. Parking options include paid self-parking for $10 or valet for $15. For more information or to purchase tickets early (and avoid long lines at the gate), visit LaQuintaArtCelebration.org.
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he Indio International Tamale Festival is a landmark event for the Coachella Valley, offering a tremendous selection of delicious food, quality entertainment, and exciting local vendors. This year, the Festival returns for its 30th anniversary for an extended four-day culinary extravaganza. The Indio International Tamale Festival will take place on December 1st through the 4th, with an additional two nights of programming and a new location at Miles Avenue Park. Thursday and Friday’s hours are 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday’s hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday’s hours are 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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alifornia Desert Trial Academy College of Law will hold its first 247th Marine Corps Birthday Celebration event on November 10, 2022, from 5 pm to 7 pm. Hosted by John Patrick Dolan, Dean and professor at CDTA, this event will include a full program from 5 to 6 pm, followed by networking, beverages, and heavy hors d’oeuvres. CDTA will collect donations for the Hunter Lopez Memorial Foundation. This foundation honors local Marine, Hunter Lopez, one of the 13 Marines killed by a suicide bomber in Kabul in 2021. As its mission states, money generated will be used to help those who protect and serve our country. In addition, CDTA will unveil its new charitable endeavor, the Military Veterans Scholarship Fund, which helps any veteran who wishes to attend law school. Says Dean Dolan, “My father was a Marine
A lineup of over 40 musical acts will be featured at the festival, including Banda Machos, La Santa Cecilia, Together Pangea, Bostich + Fussible and The Egyptian Lover. The festival will also include Julio Morones, Imperial Valley musician Eddie Zuko, Coachella band Israel’s Arcade, and Yuma, Arizona trio Conexion Divina. Historically, the Indio International Tamale Festival draws over 100,000 attendees and hundreds of vendors during the event. Other attractions include the World’s Biggest Bounce House, classic car show, mariachis, roller skating and The Chavela Throwdown with 20 luchador wrestlers throughout the weekend. “It’s a tradition for my family and I to go to the Tamale Festival every year. My parents went before I was born and now it’s something we can all enjoy together,” said Jennifer Jimenez of Indio. Admission is free for all ages and attendees are encouraged to take advantage of the convenience and special early-bird pricing of Attractions Passes ahead of the festival for
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during WWII and I’ve always had the greatest respect for the men and women who serve our country and keep us safe. This event is my way of honoring them and helping to give back.” CDTA is located at 45290 Fargo St in Indio. Those interested are free to attend and can RSVP to irene@lawtalkmcle.com, RSVPs and walk-ins both encouraged. Entrance is free and all are welcome to attend. California Desert Trial Academy College of Law’s mission is to educate, train, and develop extraordinary legal advocates. CDTA boasts a beautiful campus with classes taught in a unique courtroom environment, by judges and lawyers. Upon completion of the 4-year course of study graduates will be fully qualified to take and pass the California Bar examination. Upon admission to the Bar, graduates will be fully educated, trained and coached to represent clients on the first day of practice.
rides and onsite special features. The 2-day VIP pass includes expedited entry into the festival, admission to the exclusive VIP area, featuring premium viewing of Fantasy Springs Main Stage, three Tamales redeemable in VIP area, non-alcoholic beverages, elevated restrooms, and seating and shade. The All-Day Attractions Wristband includes one admission to the World’s Biggest Bounce House, one admission to the Rock Climbing Wall, unlimited Carnival Rides, and Roller Disco access. New for 2022, the Mercadito de Noche holiday night market will feature holiday lights, entertainment, food, vendors and attractions on Thursday and Friday evening ahead of the festival. Food and retail vendors are allowed to locate their booth within this zone for an additional fee and they will be able to keep this premium location throughout the weekend. The Mercadito de Noche, which will be from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., on each day, will be heavily programmed and promoted to ensure healthy attendance. There will be a nonrefundable application fee of 50 dollars per application. Vendors that have a tamale listed on their menu are eligible for a special vendor space fee, as long as they provide quantities approaching 500 tamales per day. The Indio International Tamale Festival was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and made a triumphant return in
2021. Last year’s seven-block festival took place in Downtown Indio, spanning from Smur Street and Requa Avenue to Indio Boulevard and Fargo Street, with most of the event concentrated between Indio Boulevard and Civic Center Mall. Last year’s Tamale Festival award winner, Juan Carlos Barajas of Outside The Masa, will return as the culinary director of the event, which features new, local and regional food vendors. The festival was reimagined in 2021, with a new partnership with CUSP Agency and its founding producer, Gopi Sangha, who previously worked as a promoter at Goldenvoice, the company that puts on the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, also in Indio. “I look forward to the Tamale Festival every year because it’s a chance to eat delicious food and embrace the hispanic culture of the community,” shared Indio resident Paula Ramirez. For more information on the Indio International Tamale Festival or to purchase passes, visit the official website at www. indiotamalefestival.com.
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“Three decades into a career littered with enough hits to fill any set, [Everclear] refuses to let time define them…They quickly prove themselves to be masters of their craft.” – Substream Magazine “[Everclear] were not just entertaining, they for sure had the energy of a rock band that’s much younger, or maybe just one that is still enjoying what they do on a daily basis? They really did come out embodying everything we love about rock & roll…they are just a raw, talented, fun rock band that is definitely worth the time going out to.” – Loud & Heavy “Alexakis and company showed they can be grown-up and youthfully-grungy all at the same time.” – The Denver Post he energy Everclear brings is still stratospheric…Everclear is fun, high energy, great music, any night of the week!” – Rock At Night Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s, is celebrating 30 years as a band in 2022 and to mark this major milestone, the quartet -- led by vocalist, guitarist and founder Art Alexakis – is on the road this year on their official 30th Anniversary Tour. Following a UK
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ickets are now on sale for WildLights at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. This annual holiday tradition celebrates 30 years of dazzling guests by transforming the Zoo into a sparkling winter wonderland. The joyous festivities kick off Wednesday, November 23, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and continue select nights through December 30. Tickets are on sale now. Advanced reservations are required, as event capacity is limited each evening. Presented by the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, WildLights at The Living Desert features more than a million colorful, twinkling lights and light displays with decorations and entertainment spread throughout the zoo. WildLights has been recognized by USA Today as Reader’s Choice 10Best Zoo Lights for three years in a row and is in currently in the running for 2022. Guests can stroll the numerous Zoo pathways that are brightly decorated with holiday lights. New displays and features are set to delight including a new Tunnel of Lights! The 15’ tall dazzling gift along with photos with Santa Claus top the list of attractions, plus enjoy carousel rides, roasting s’mores, entertainment, and more. Guests can also explore the trails of African Safari and catch a
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trek with Soul Asylum that kicks off tonight, the band’s celebratory outing will be stopping locally in Pioneertown on Friday, December 2 at Pappy & Harriet’s for 2 shows (8pm and 10:30pm) with support from Sponge. Tickets are on sale now. For their year-end Southern California shows, Everclear has teamed up with Border Kindness, a 501c3 nonprofit humanitarian-aid organization, for a toy drive, encouraging those in attendance to bring a new, unwrapped toy with them.
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glimpse of rhinos, giraffe, zebra, and African painted dogs. The G-scale model trains with more than 3,300 feet of track, will be decked out for the season, as well. Tasty food and beverages will be available for purchase nightly. “We are delighted to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the WildLights holiday tradition,” said Allen Monroe, President/CEO of The Living Desert. “The memorable festivities are sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit. Plus, events like WildLights support The Living Desert’s mission to save endangered species and educate our community about the world’s wildlife and wild places.” WildLights, presented by the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, is open November 23, 25, 26, and December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16-24, and 26-30 (closed December 25), from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with last admission at 8:30 p.m. WildLights supporting sponsor is HiTech Lights. Advanced reservations are required for both members and guests, as event capacity is limited. Admission to WildLights is $16 for adults, $14 for members, $12 for children 3-12. Children under three are free. For tickets and more information, visit LivingDesert.org/ WildLights or call 760-346-5694.
This past Friday (Nov. 7), Everclear – Alexakis (vocals, guitar), Davey French (guitar), Freddy Herrera (bass), Brian Nolan (drums) – released their new single “Year of the Tiger.” The politically-charged offering marks the first new song from the band since the release of their 2015 album, Black Is The New Black. PRESS HERE to listen to “Year of the Tiger” and PRESS HERE to watch the official lyric video. The setlist for this year’s tour dates runs the gamut of Everclear’s career including songs from their out-of-print full-length debut, 1993’s World Of Noise, which the band made available this summer for the first time on all digital music streaming platforms. The special fully remastered World Of Noise – 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition features all 12 original tracks plus 6 bonus songs including the previously unreleased “Drunk Again” and “Nervous & Weird 2001 Remix.” PRESS HERE
to listen. The anniversary edition will also be available on vinyl soon. Since forming in 1992, Everclear has enjoyed a lengthy career by any measure, spanning 11 studio releases, including four that have been certified Gold or Platinum, selling over 6 million records, and achieving 12 Top 40 Hit Singles on Mainstream Rock, Alternative, and Adult Top 40 radio, including “Santa Monica,” “Father of Mine,” “I Will Buy You A New Life,” “Wonderful” and “Everything To Everyone,” as well as numerous videos, thousands of shows, and various other accolades, including a 1998 Grammy nomination. The original 1993 release of World Of Noise on the Portland independent label Tim/Kerr Records, paired with the band’s significant efforts to break into college radio and the buzz they’d created within the Portland music scene, attracted the attention of major labels, including Capitol Records, which signed the group soon after. Beginning with their major-label debut, 1995’s platinum-selling album Sparkle and Fade, and its massive chart-topping hit “Santa Monica,” Everclear was soon a household name and catapulted into the masses, thus allowing their impressive three-decade career to prosper and endure. In recent years, Alexakis created and runs the annual Summerland Tour, which features a package of popular ‘90s alt rock bands, and also released his first solo album, Sun Songs, in 2019. PRESS HERE to watch a special commemorative anniversary video, “Everclear – 30 Years Gone: A Retrospective,” hosted by former MTV VJ, current radio host and longtime friend Matt Pinfield.
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STEPHEN MCCARTHY & CARLA OLSON “NIGHT COMES FALLING” (HAVE HARMONY WILL
TRAVEL/BOB FRANK ENTERTAINMENT/ORCHARD)
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arla Olson began making music early on. Growing up in Austin, Texas, Joan Baez and Bob Dylan were early inspirations, but pretty soon, she traded her acoustic guitar for an electric one. By the late ‘70s, she (future Go-Go’s bassist) Kathy Valentine were playing around town as The Violators. Relocating to Los Angeles, they connected with ex-Dwight Twilley Band drummer Phil Seymour and formed The Textones. Although Kathy left to join the Go-Go’s, the band had already built up a passionate fanbase, serving up a potent combo-platter of Blues, Country, Folk and primitive Rock & Roll. They released two well-received albums, 1984’s Midnight Mission and 1987’s Cedar Creek. After that, Carla (sorta) went solo That same year, she recorded So Rebellious A Lover, with charismatic exByrds front-man, Gene Clark. Despite unanimous critical acclaim, the record sold poorly. As they readied a follow-up, Gene suddenly passed away in 1991. For the last 30+ years, Carla has successfully straddled the line between performer and producer. She teamed with ex-Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor for a couple of albums and released a few wellreceived solo efforts. She also produced and recorded with several disparate artists, including Mare Winningham, Phil Upchurch, Percy Sledge and Joe Louis Walker. Virginia transplant Stephen McCarthy arrived in L.A. in the early ‘80s and immediately connected with Sid Griffin and Greg Sowders. As The Long Ryders, they pioneered a sound that wed good ol’ Country comfort to the combustible energy of Punk. After one EP and three groundbreaking long-players, they went their separate ways. Stephen went on to lend his talents on albums by The Dream Syndicate, Danny & Dusty. He also formed a left-of-the-dial supergroup Gutterball, and joined The Jayhawks. Occasional Long Ryder reunions led to the release of long-awaited fourth album, 2019’s Psychedelic Country Soul. Carla and Stephen first became acquainted when he added dobro and pedal steel to So Rebellious A Lover. More recently they played together on Americana Railroad. Not only did she spearhead the various artist project, enlisting people like Dave Alvin, Rocky Burnette, Peter Case, John Fogerty and Dustbowl Revival, she also produced the record and performed three songs. Two featured duets with Stephen. Their vocal blend felt so effortless and symbiotic, that they knew they wanted the collaboration to continue. The result is their 11-song set, Night Comes Falling. The record kicks into gear with a perfect trifecta of songs, “We Gotta Split This Town,” the title track and “Broken Lullaby.” The opener is urgent and muscular, stripped-down guitars, angular bass and gritty keys are tethered to a galloping gait. Although they’re solo on the verses, Carla’s smoky contralto dovetails with Stephen’s rangy tenor on the chorus. Lyrics sketch
out a hardscrabble scenario of a couple of lovers running from the law; “I did my time, now I’m free from this penitentiary, one thing that you oughta know, we’re being watched whenever we go, state trooper on the overpass, so crank the engine and hit the gas, ooh, baby, they’re tryin’ to take us down, oh, save me, we gotta split this town” By the bridge, they’re on the brink of surrender; “Vagabonds and grifters, I knew ‘em all by name, life on the run can drive a man insane.” Souped-up and Soulful Hammond B3 colors intertwine with brawler guitars and hell-for-leather piano, fueling the outlaws’ final getaway. “Night Comes Falling” is an irresistible blend of Byrdsy jangle and roughhewn Soul. Shimmery guitars, thready bass lines and a tumbling beat weave a polychromatic tapestry. On this wistful tale of star-crossed lovers, steadfast devotion defies distance; “Just because I couldn’t see you in the morning light, did you really think I couldn’t feel you when the night comes falling and calling you home?” Bluesy, bottleneck riffs collide with kaleidoscopic rhythm guitars, shuddery bass and a cantilevered beat on the break, giving the song a nice Power Pop patina. Meanwhile, “Broken Lullaby” initially concocts a heady brew of reverb-drenched guitars, flinty bass lines, plaintive piano and a rattle-trap beat. Clever lyrics spin an apocryphal tale that finds Pocahontas and Billy Riley crossing paths on the streets of Austin. The cryptic chorus somersaults down a rabbit-hole of self-doubt: “I’m looking deep inside myself for answers that won’t come, the bell that tolls for broken souls is calling everyone/Reflections in the mirror I see, are ones that look like you, and those that look like me.” By the break, the arrangement flips the script, shapeshifting from a loping lament to a whip-creamy delight, featuring an acrobatic flugel-horn solo, ascending piano notes and a clip-clop beat. The best songs here color outside the lines, using the Americana/alt.country (whatever) template as jumping-off point to incorporate a patchwork of shades and textures. Take “The One That Got Away,” rollicking piano wraps around searing slide guitar, tensile bass and a walloping backbeat. Unequivocal lyrics find a pair of long-lost lovers reconnecting for a second chance at romance; “The one that got away, came and tracked me down….he always moved me that way, he said what I’m lookin’ to do, is get my hands on you, I’ve been livin’ a lie, to say that I haven’t had that feeling too/ Livin’ in a small town, married late and settled down, raised a family found security, loved what we called our own, I used to call her mine, she was young and so fine, do I want to start two lifelong broken hearts, come together one last time.” Heading into the break, sidewinder rhythm guitar coils around wheezy keys, providing the tinder that ignites incendiary lead guitar licks and some slap-back baritone riff-age. The arrangement’s satisfying AOR crunch leans closer to Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne
than Conway and Loretta. If The Byrds, Willie and Waylon’s Outlaws and Bob Dylan ever collaborated, it might sound something like “Just To Get To You.” A spangly guitar fanfare is quietly supplanted by a cluster of chords that echo Bob Dylan’s seminal “Blowin’ In The Wind.” Sinewy guitars stretch across wily bass lines, rumbling baritone guitar, feathery mandolin, pliant piano and a sturdy backbeat. Carla and Stephen’s heartsick harmonies wrap around lyrics that seem to be lookin’ for love in all the wrong places; “You see my world was filled with sorrow, pining for a love that had gone, yesterday today and tomorrow, I struggle from dusk to dawn to find where I belong.” Guitars ring and chime on the break latticing piquant mandolin and playerpiano notes atop a brisk beat. “Brink Of The Blues” is an Grand Ole Opry-fied elegy powered by strummy guitars, weepy pedal steel, Honky-Tonk piano, knotty bass lines and a brawny beat. Not too many songs eloquently reference “Walking The Floor Over You” by Ernest Tubb; “Suitcase is there by the door, I’m still walking the floor, that Texas Troubadour got nothin’ on me, cause where I’m at you don’t need a key,” and A Love Supreme, John Coltrane’s Hard Bop masterpiece; “Once upon a time we shared a heavy love supreme, but we threw it all away , now it’s just a distant dream.” But Stephen and Carla manage to conflate the two and still include some high lonesome pedal steel on the break. Finally, “Long Way Back To Seventeen” is a wry reflection on time, missed opportunities and second chances. Opening with a descending bass line that pays sideways homage to Wrecking Crew bassist Carol Kaye’s signature intro on “Wichita Lineman,” the song slips into a seductive Samba groove, anchored by burnished piano notes, willowy guitar and a slipstitch rhythm. A nuanced narrative speaks to the sacrifice we sometimes make, forsaking love in order to find our true selves; “I met my first love time a lifetime ago, and though his kiss was sweet I made him let me go…” Panoramic strings swell between verses, mirroring the lyrics cinematic sweep; “Rolling down life’s rocky road, battle scars and some heavy loads, the rainbows down in Tennessee were black and white to me.” Guitars tangle and twang on the break, bookended by glossy piano and an ecclesiastic horn flourish.
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BY ELENI P. AUSTIN Despite the emotional sturm und drang, the final reward is sweet; “Turn back the clock on this time machine, we took the long way, drivin’ fate’s highway, it’s been a long way, back to seventeen.” Other interesting tracks include a rustic take on The Beau Brummels’ Jangle-Rock classic, “Don’t Talk To Strangers,” the novelistic approach of “The Bell Hotel Is Burning,” and a slowed-down, yet expansive rendition of Patti Loveless’ “Timber, I’m Falling In Love,” which topped the Country charts in 1989. It feels wholly apropos that the record should close with Gene Clark’s “Remember The Railroad,” as it first appeared on the Americana Railroad set, and served as the impetus for this album. A mordant meditation on humanity, the song is accented by rippling mandolin and keening fiddle. There’s an ache and a purity to their vocal blend that reveals unsung beauty of Gene’s music. Recorded at (Doors legend) Robbie Krieger’s Horse Latitudes studio, the sound was rounded out by Paul Marshall on bass, and drummers Benjamin Lecourt and Mitch Marine. Skip Edwards added keys and string arrangements, Jeff Lewis played flugelhorn and Jesse Owens Wells provided fiddle. Carla and Stephen pretty much handled everything else themselves. There’s something genuinely wonderful about Night Comes Falling. Carla and Stephen originally met through the auspices of Gene Clark and 35 years on, his presence looms large, shining brightly like a lodestar. But even as they honor his inspiration, the duo has managed to forge a new path. Hopefully, they’ll continue down this road, and there will be more records on the horizon. Stephen McCarthy will be playing with his band The Long Ryders with Very Special Guest Rosie Flores at Pappy & Harriet’s on Thursday, November 10th, 2022. 8pm Doors/9pm Show… Indoor Show/All Ages. Tickets available at pappyandharriets.com.
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ue to popular demand the Fresh Grill Buffet at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is expanding their hours and will be open 7 days per week. A career expo is being held on Monday, Nov. 14 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Special Events Center to fill 25 positions. Managers will be on site interviewing and offering candidates jobs on the spot. The award-winning resort is hiring Cooks, Stewards, Servers, Bakers, and Bussers, and will offer on-the-job training for certain positions. Applicants can view all available employment opportunities at fantasyspringsresort.com/employment. New hires who complete orientation will receive a $50 gift card. Incredible job perks include Tuition Reimbursement, Robust Health Benefits Package, 401 (k) Retirement Programs, Entertainment and Restaurant Discounts throughout the property, Free Meals for All Team Members, Wellness Programs, Free Family Events, Gas Card Raffles and more. “Our team members here at Fantasy Springs are highly valued and respected, and we are dedicated to foster fulfilling and stable careers,” said Human Resources Director Robert Silverang.
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“As a testament to our committment, many of our employees have been with us for years, many 20 plus years. We pride ourselves in creating a positive and supportive work culture and it shows!” With over 1,000 full- and part-time employees, Fantasy Springs offers numerous incentives and special recognition for those who best exemplify Fantasy Springs’ values. For more information, visit www. fantasyspringsresort.com.
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Thursday, November 10
Casuelas Café – Avenida – 5:30pm Chef George’s – Marc Antonelli – 6:30pm Coachella Valley Brewery – Open Mic – 6pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm Four Twenty Bank – Ultimate Jam Sessions – 6pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Christine Love – 6pm Jazzville @ Agua Caliente – Alex Mendham and his Orchestra – 7pm Jolene’s – Rebecca Clark – 6pm Lavender Bistro – Scott Carter – 6pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm O’Caine’s – Craic Haus – 6pm Pappy and Harriet’s – The Long Ryders – 8pm Pretty Faces Nightclub – Latina Night w/ DJ LF – 9pm Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana – 5pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King – 6pm The Village – Rob & JB – 5:30pm, Village Idiots – 8:30pm, DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm
Friday, November 11
Ace Hotel – Takin’ Off w/ Young Einstein – 9pm Babaloo Lounge – Live Music – 7pm Bart Lounge – Nocha Blanca w/ DJs Bad Gal Gali, Tina Turntables, Ay-Lex Song and Femme A – 8pm
Casuelas Café – Live Music – 7pm Chef George’s – Lizann Warner – 6:30pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Marc Antonelli – 6pm Jolene’s – Desert Crows – 7pm Larkspur Grill @ Hotel Paseo – Doug and Meg Music – 7pm Lavender Bistro – Scott Carter – 6pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Remix – 9pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm O’Caine’s – Ken O’Malley – 6pm Old Town La Quinta – Live Music – 7-10pm Pappy and Harriet’s – The Joy Formidable – 8pm Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails – Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 9pm Pretty Faces Nightclub – DJs Cielohigh and Dxsko – 9pm Purple Room – Amanda McBroom – 6pm Rockyard @ Fantasy Springs – Just Like Priest (Judas Priest Tribute) and Know Illusion – 7pm Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana – 5pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King – 7:30pm The Village – Rob & JB – 5:30pm, DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm, Rapmarz – 9pm, DJ LF – 10pm Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6pm
Saturday, November 12
Babaloo Lounge – Live Music – 6pm Bart Lounge – Luna Negra Goth Night w/ DJs Luna 13, Danza De Luna, Luna Divina, Dead Romeo and Ahsatan – 8pm Casuelas Café – Live Music – 7pm Chef George’s – Marc Antonelli – 6:30pm Coachella Valley Brewing Co. – Daveed Macias – 7:30pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Marc Antonelli – 6pm Jolene’s – Fun with Dick and Jane Band – 7pm Lavender Bistro – Scott Carter – 6pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Remix – 9pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm O’Caine’s – Paddy’s Pig – 6pm Old Town La Quinta – Live Music – 7-10pm Oscar’s – Oscar’s Caberet – 6pm Pappy and Harriet’s – Hi-Dez Players – 8:30pm Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails – Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 9pm Pretty Faces Nightclub – Emo Nite – 9pm Purple Room – Amanda McBroom – 6pm Rockyard @ Fantasy Springs – Damage Inc. (Metallica Tribute) and Steel Rod – 7pm Sullivan’s – The Myx – 5:30pm
November 10 to November 16, 2022
Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana – 5pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – Rose Mallett – 5pm, John Stanley King – 7:30pm The Village – Rob & JB – 1pm, Rapmarz – 9pm, DJ LF – 10pm Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6-9pm
Sunday, November 13
Babaloo Lounge – Tristen/Flamingo Guitar – 1pm, Tim Burleson – 6pm Bart Lounge – Latina Night w/ DJ LF – 8pm Blu Ember – Gina Sedman – 5pm Casuelas Café – Mariachi Coachella – 1pm, Voices Carrie – 5:30pm Coachella Valley Brewing Co. – Acoustic Afternoon w/ Courtney Chambers and Pastor Matt – 3:30pm Fisherman’s Market, PS – Live Music – 6pm Lavender Bistro – Scott Carter – 6pm Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm Pappy and Harriet’s – Arlo McKinley and Good Looks – 8pm Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana – 12pm The Village – Gio the Ace - 9pm
Monday, November 14
Babaloo Lounge – Tim Burleson – 6pm Hyatt – Derek Jordan Gregg – 5-7pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm
Tuesday, November 15
Babaloo Lounge – The Carmens – 6:30pm
Casuelas Café – The Desert Suite Band – 5:30pm Chef George’s – Lizann Warner – 6:30pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm Hyatt – Derek Jordan Gregg – 5-7pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – Slim Man Band – 6pm The Village – Karaoke – 9pm, Rapmarz – 9pm
Wednesday, November 16
Ace Hotel – Horizons Jazz Series – 7:30pm Babaloo Lounge – Maryse Nicole – 7pm Casuelas Café – Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs – 5:30pm Chef George’s – Tim Burleson – 6:30pm Coachella Valley Brewing Co. – Trivia Night – 7pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm The Fix – Alex Santana – 5:30pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Patrice Morris – 6pm Lavender Bistro – Scott Carter – 6pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Just Dave Band – 7pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails – Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 9pm Tack Room Tavern – T-Bone Karaoke – 7pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King – 6pm The Village – Rapmarz – 9pm, Banda Revolucion – 10pm
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SCREENERS
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HOLY FUN? BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS
HONK FOR JESUS Writer/Director Adamma Ebo’s satirical comedy stars Regina Hall as ‘Trinitie Childs – the proud first lady of a Southern Baptist mega-church, who, together with her husband Pastor Lee-Curtis Childs (Sterling K Brown)) once served a congregation in the tens of thousands. But, after his involvement in a homosexual encounter, the ‘scandal’ force s their church shutter. Trinitie and Lee must find a way forward. The obvious dramatic possibilities of gender bias or exploring forgiveness, reconciliation, redemption and restoration are not really explored. Sometimes it’s hard to discern if this is
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a so-called “black film” or is it about the hypocrisy of organized religion and greed (often the same thing) it’s certainly not really about both. Mega churches are ripe for satire, but that’s not what this disappointing film is all about. Also, I was expecting some rousing, classic black gospel choir music. The press release for this mostly disappointing film says of the plot:”... If they are to survive “Trinitie and Lee-Curtis must reopen their church and rebuild their congregation ‘ – which we see in several desperate and mildly funny interludes as well as in the standard extras that include a gag reel and wasted ‘alternate opening.’ Blu-ray. Universal.
Qustions/comments? I want to hear from you, what are yoy watching. What did you like and dislike. Drop m a line. Robin#coachellavalleyweekly
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THE VINO VOICE
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BY RICK RIOZZA
HOLIDAY HITS!
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ight now, no one has to bring to your attention that the holidays are hitting us at a record pace! In a few days from now we’re looking at Thanksgiving and then a set of days later, we’ll be into decking the halls for December. So why don’t we just get into our holiday recommendations—some really good deals and some really good quaffs. And because the season requires a lot of wine to talk about, we’re sure the hits will keep on coming in our next column as well—so stay close! Celebrations are of course the theme of the holidays along with a sense of thankfulness of making it through the year. So that means pouring the bubbly is the event opener! Here are some sparkling wines that can be found at most markets in your area. Korbel Natural California Champagne ($18) – This is one of the best sparkling wines on the market for the price. At first glance, many wine enthusiasts pass over any Korbel product—desiring to drink a more expensive sparkler. But this is a bottle to well consider as this is Korbel’s driest bubbly in their portfolio. It’s produced from about two-thirds Pinot Noir and one-third Chardonnay grapes grown in Sonoma County’s famed and cool Russian River Valley. It features apple notes complemented by sweet flavors of orange, lime and raspberry. The winery uses the same traditional methods as French Champagne and it delivers flavors that mimic the expensive stuff. It pairs wonderfully with oysters and shrimp and, as you can tell, is affordable enough to have around for the season’s celebration. Domaine Ste. Michel Brut Non-Vintage ($12) – When it comes to non-vintage bubbly, you cannot beat the value of this Columbia Valley Washington sparkling wine. The company has always touted that the Chateau Ste. Michelle vineyard straddles the same latitude as the Champagne region in France. And that Domaine St. Michelle Brut uses the identical grape varietals as French Champagne—Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, which provides a stunning sparkler with perfect acidity and flavor. The bubbly shows a nice complexity of green apples, citrus, toast & brioche, honey, vanilla, minerals, honeysuckle, plum, and fig. What a wonderful mix of aromas and flavors to grace the holiday table. What a buy! Mionetto Prosecco DOC Millesimato ($15) – There is a lot of Prosecco on the market, and as I wrote last week, there is a lot of uninteresting juice in those big, big, production wineries. Mionetto is fortunate to have relationships with vineyard owners and farmers that date back for generations. The strength and longevity of these relationships can affect the quality and quantity of grapes provided to a winery. This Italian liquid artistry in the Mionetto bottling always provides a fresh and crisp bubbly. The aroma is filled with honey, apples, and white peach, while the flavor profile bursts with fruit character—fresh pears, lemon zest, and crisp green apple, the slightest hint of minerality, with refreshing well-balanced acidity and lively mouthfeel. This prosecco is very versatile. Besides going great with pizza and burgers, it really pairs well with pairing well with spicy Southeast Asian fare such as Thai, Vietnamese, and
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Malaysian. Prosecco is also a favorite pick for the quintessential brunch drink, the mimosa. Two parts Mionetto and 1 part orange juice are all you need. Pommery Brut Royal Champagne ($40) – For those folks who “require” a French Champagne to lighten up the festivities— but their pocketbook says otherwise, this Pommery Brut is one of the better deals for the buck. It provides a toasty, lip-smacking quaff with bright apple, raspberry, dried strawberry, soft orange, and citrus. Again, if you “need” a French Champagne to make your holiday mimosa, this is the bottle to be utilized! Sometimes, when all of the bubbly has poured, we can still enjoy a nice white wine to serve as an aperitif that can pair well at the holiday dinner table with the first courses or so. Here, we recommend—what we call a “sexy choice”, the 2021 Plotzner Weissburgunder Sudtirol Alto Adige ($25). This wine is from the northeast area of Italy—known in the past as “Tyrolia”—you remember that name! Anyway, this wine is simply a Pinot Blanc and it is a hit! So delicious, light but with good body mouthfeel. Everyone who has tried this wine becomes a fan. Complex aroma spectrum with smells of green apple, pears and peaches paired with fine citrus nuances, floral hints and almond touch. On the palate this elegant Pinot Blanc is refreshingly fruity and finesse-rich with a salty finish. For aperitif, with risotto, fish and asparagus dishes. 2021 Craggy Range Winery Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc ($20) – Wine Spectator gave this wine 93 points! They wrote: “Aromatic and complex, this white shows off pure white and ruby grapefruit, lemongrass, passionfruit and dried pineapple flavors at the core, but details of matcha, sea salt, fresh-grated ginger and toasted mint are what make an impression on the long, sleek, juicy and expressive finish.” The winemaker notes state: Pale lemon straw color. The nose is abundant with kaffir lime leaf and subtle tropical notes. The palate is electric. The hallmark saline acid of The Muna vineyard and pithiness to the fruit giving succulence and enhanced drinkability. Potentially the greatest release of this wine by Craggy Range to date.” What’s not to like about this Kiwi Sauvvy Blanc! So why not bring a bottle or two over to your neighbor for a holiday treat! See you next time—Cheers!
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PET PLACE
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MEET ZOE, BIG DOGS IN CRISIS BY JANET McAFEE
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visit to one of the public shelters in Riverside and San Bernardino counties quickly confirms most of the animals there are large dogs. Apartment dwellers and seniors usually prefer to adopt small dogs. Most people who volunteer to foster request a small size animal, therefore more homes for large dogs are needed. Large dogs need the extra boost to get adopted that foster homes can provide, helping to socialize them, and showcasing them in social media and in the community. While there have historically been lots of pit bull dogs in shelters, today the majority of homeless dogs are majestic German Shepherds and Huskies. In 2022, more large dogs ended up in public shelters for a variety of reasons. As folks return to work, the big dogs they adopted during the quarantine may create a nuisance with their loud barking. Other people mistakenly believed their dogs would suffer if they couldn’t spend as much time with them. Landlords aware of the uptake in property values are selling their rental homes, and people with
MEET SAMMY
The person who found me as a stray said, “Sammy is an absolute doll!” Sadly he could not keep me. Please come adopt me at the Coachella Valley Animal Shelter, 72-050 Pet Land Place in Thousand Palms. Meet me in one of the private visiting rooms, 10am-4pm Mon thru Sat. I’m a 2-yr-old Border Collie mix, 52 lbs of doggie love, dog ID#A1701300. Call 951-358-7387.
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large size pets are at the bottom of the list in a shrinking rental market. Sadly, greedy breeders are now flooding the market with cute Husky and Shepherd puppies charging exorbitant fees. Breeders seeking profit provide little or no medical care. They provide no training assistance follow up if the dogs they adopt are sick. They usually refuse to accept return of their animals. Some exasperated owners of large pups relinquish them to public shelters when faced with veterinary bills and lack of training resources. Pictured here is Zoe, a beautiful German Shepherd dog with the face of an angel, a shelter staff favorite who did well in the big dog playgroup. Zoe is just 1-year-old and 57 pounds of doggie love. She is dog ID#A1700274. Come and meet Zoe at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, our Riverside County shelter, at 72-050 Pet Land Place in Thousand Palms. Visiting hours are 10am to 4pm Monday through Saturday. Ask staff to take Zoe to a private visiting room so she can meet you and
your family, and you can experience her engaging personality. German Shepherd are fabulous family dogs as well as best buddies for single people. They provide great protection and security for anyone concerned about safety. My parents adopted our first German Shepherd Boy when I was a baby, and this loyal guardian saved my life when I was a baby. A couple years later he retrieved me as a toddler when I wandered down the block. Boy is the reason I love dogs so much, particularly the Shepherds. If you can’t adopt right now, what can you do to help? Fostering is the key to the Coachella Valley and other communities becoming a “No Kill” community. Fostering “expands the walls” of our often-crowded public shelters. Most large breed dogs do not do well in a kennel for very long. They become stressed and develop behavior issues they never had in their previous homes. Sadly, this can result in their being euthanized when shelter space simply runs out.
FLUFFY TUXEDO GIRL
My human passed away and I’m waiting at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus for a new home, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms. Open 10am-4pm Mon thru Sat, ask staff to bring me to a private visiting room, I’m ID#A1701289. I’m 5-yrsold, people friendly and cat friendly. www.rcdas.org
Animals that are stressed or frightened in a shelter kennel begin to relax and transform in a foster home where they have a warm bed and loving attention. Fostering may not only save a dog’s life, but it provides the socialization and training for a successful adoption. People fostering or adopting these large active animals should have a large walled secure yard, with some exceptions for senior dogs. Homes should also provide indoor access for dogs to do what they love most, hanging with humans. If you can open your heart and home to a foster dog, consider taking one of the medium or larger size pups. Most large breed dogs are incredibly smart and easy to train. They thrive in an environment where they learn new things. Consider how amazing large breed dogs perform complex lifesaving tasks in law enforcement, search and rescue teams, and the military. There are more advantages to having a big dog. They require more exercise, and they would love to accompany you on a Fall hiking excursion. Most large dogs are relatively calm during their time inside the house, content to relax by your feet. Older dogs are very calm and very grateful to have a home. These magnificent creatures usually have an even temperament, and they are protective of their families. They tend to reserve their energy for romping in the back yard and trips to the dog park. Another plus is that they are very intelligent and almost never have an “accident” inside the house. Coachella Valley residents can call Loving All Animals at (760) 834-7000 www. lovingallanimals.org for more information about fostering. Palm Springs residents can contact the Palm Springs Animal Shelter at (760) 416-5718 www.psanimalshelter.org. You can visit the county Coachella Valley Animal Campus shelter www.rcdas.org and select a dog of any size to foster or take on a day outing. This shelter also has a wonderful foster program where you can take home a dog Big dogs have big personalities and big hearts to love you. They give gigantic hugs and colossal kisses! Janetmcafee8@gmail.com
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----------------------------------------------------Here are some places where you can adopt a wonderful rescue dog or cat! COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS – Open 10:00-4:00 Monday through Saturday. View animals online at all 4 county shelters www.rcdas.org, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644. (Public) PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER – Open to the public, closed Tuesday. View animals online at www.psanimalsshelter.org and complete application for the one you want to meet, 4575 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, Call (760) 416-5718. (Public) DESERT HOT SPRINGS ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL - Open daily 9:30-4:30. www. cityofdhs.org/animal-care-control.com, 65810 Hacienda Ave, Desert Hot Springs, (760) 329-6411 ext. 450. ANIMAL SAMARITANS – Open to the public. View their animals at animalsamaritans.org. Email volunteer@ animalsamaritans.org to foster or volunteer. Located at 72307 Ramon Rd, Thousand Palms, (760) 601-3918. (Private) CALIFORNIA PAWS RESCUE - Call for an appointment to adopt. Located at 73650 Dinah Shore, Palm Desert. View their animals at www.californiapawsrescue.com, (760) 656-3833. (Private) HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY – Fill out an application online www. orphanpet.com and call for an appointment. This shelter has dogs of all sizes and cats, Located at 17825 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, (760) 329-0203. (Private) KITTYLAND – Open to the public to adopt cats and kittens. Located at 67600 18th Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, www.
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kittylandrescue.org, (760) 251-2700. (Private) PRETTY GOOD CAT – Foster based rescue for cats located in La Quinta. Contact them at www.prettygoodcat.com, (760) 660-3414 (Private) LOVING ALL ANIMALS – Call for appointment to adopt dogs. Located at 83496 Avenue 51, Coachella, www.lovingallanimals. org, (760) 834-7000. (Private) ANIMAL RESCUE CENTER OF CALIFORNIA (ARC), Foster based rescue for dogs and cats in Indio. www.thearc-ca.org, (760) 877-7077 (Private) FLUFFS & SCRUFFS – Foster based rescue for small dogs in Cathedral City. FLUFFSANDSCRUFFS@AOL.COM, (310) 9803383 (Private) SOCIETY’S OUTKAST ANIMAL RESCUE – Foster based rescue for dogs in Rancho Mirage, www.societysoutkasts.com, (760) 832-0617. (Private) LIVING FREE ANIMAL SANCTUARY – Large outdoor shelter for dogs and cats up Hwy 74, Mountain Center, www.living-free. org, (951) 659-4687. (Private) CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ANIMAL SHELTER – Open 12:00 – 3pm Tues through Sat. Google “City of San Bernardino Animal Shelter” for website to view animals and get the ID number of the animal you want. Located at 333 Chandler Place, San Bernardino, (909) 384-1304 or (909) 3847272. (Public) SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER AT DEVORE – Open 7 days a week. Call (909) 386-9280, www.sbcounty.gov/acc and get the ID number of animal you are interested in adopting, 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino (Public).
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THE SUNNYSIDE OF THE SUN
DISCLAIMER: If you have a medical condition always ask a licensed medical professional if sun exposure is recommended for you. t’s summertime! It’s a term most living in the Northern Hemisphere cannot wait to hear. That special time of the year when the sun is hot and shining more than not, and when winter chills and moody blues are replaced by fun and positive vibes. Here in the Coachella Valley, we don’t have the problem of having to wait until summer to soak in the sun’s life-giving rays. For us, the sun is warm or hot, and shining all year. This not only lends to a great tan but inspires more solar panel purchases than in gloomier parts of the country. But summer in the desert can be too sunny for some. Most days between June and September are loitered with [close to] or over one-hundred-degree temperatures, which, yes, is a pain for those who like to get outside, fix up the yard, or tinker with some other outdoor project. But don’t be too upset at that great big ball of heat in the sky, for it can be used as the source for a myriad of good and improved health benefits. Fortunately, winter is here! The sun is still shining, but the air is now cool – perfect for getting back outside and enjoying some fun and activity. As the Coachella Valley comes out of its summer hibernation, a proverbial smorgasbord of activities reopens to the adventurous. If you enjoy golf, or the crazy variety, you’ll find courses galore! If you love nature, are an artist or photographer, our valley offers some of the most scenic views – a hike away. Locations such as, La Quinta Cove, the Oasis near Dillon Road in Sky Valley, or perhaps a hike to the waterfall at Tahquitz Canyon might spark inspiration for the next Picasso! Whatever your outdoor activity
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may be, make sure you get some, and here’s why. Do you know the importance of vitamin D? Vitamin D can be found in foods like eggs, tuna, beef liver, and dairy, but the main source of this wonder vitamin is given to us humans free of charge by the sun. Vitamin D is responsible for assisting several vital processes in the human body. From immune system function, to regulating hormones, and to instructing our body to produce the right amount of melatonin, which regulates our Circadian Rhythm, or human body sleep-wake cycle. For the younger contingent of civilization, sleep-wake cycles aren’t usually a problem. When we are young and growing – approximately until the age of 25, our bodies produce high levels of growth hormone. Growth hormone naturally helps us to get deep and a restful night’s sleep. As soon as we reach the ripe ‘ol age of 30, growth hormone levels steadily decline year after year. Eventually, those long and restful night’s sleep become a distant dream of the past. Stimulating vitamin D by direct exposure to sunlight daily can help restore a restful night’s sleep. This occurs because melatonin levels are elevated by the sun. Did you know that daily sun exposure was once used to cure rickets? Rickets is caused by a vitamin D deficiency causing skeletal deformities. And for those of you men who like lifting weights, sun exposure can help turn soft muscles into hard muscles. In ancient Greece, Herodotus recommended the sun as a “cure for weak and soft muscles” to Olympians. Sun exposure was used to increase athletic performance.
You may be wondering, why all this talk about sun. We see it every day, we’ve dealt with its harsh rays all throughout the summer, and quite frankly we’re tired of it. Well, the purpose of this article is to get you to fall in love with the sun. Its benefits far outweigh a few months of over one-hundred-degree temperature days. The recommended daily allowance for sun exposure by physicians is 20 minutes. That’s all you need. This exposure will generally help your immune system stay on track and prevent autoimmune conditions from developing or flaring up. Autoimmune conditions often originate because vitamin D levels are too low. Sun exposure will help you sleep, your muscles grow and become firmer, and it will take away a pale and pasty complexion. Did we mention that it will also make you a happier person? Why do you think all those “sun birds” visit us here for the winter? Do your health a favor from here on. Get out into our gorgeous Coachella Valley. Do some
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hikes, play some golf, paint, and photograph our scenery, fix up the yard, walk, cycle, run, and be merry! Speaking of health – The Wright Health Insurance Agency of Indio, California recently won the “Better Business Bureau’s Award for Ethics – Marketplace Excellence – Small Business Category”. The company received so many nominations that they set a new nomination record. As the 2022 Open Enrollment Season gets underway, be sure to call Wright Health Insurance Agency with all your Medicare needs. Doug Wright, President of Wright Health Insurance Agency is ranked by a top-tier national healthcare provider as # 1 for Medicare Supplement Insurance, and # 3 for productivity in the entire United States. Congratulations Doug! Wright Health Insurance Agency can be contacted at: (760) 264-4600. Tiar’a Literary & Illustration tiarapublications@gmail.com
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POLITICIANS SUCK
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hether it is Democrats at a national level or Republicans at the state level, it is stunning that neither have had better success in recent elections despite big missteps by their political opponents. A state level example is easiest shown with a look at the California educational system. Once one of the best school systems in the nation, California is now well below the national average. One year ago, California deemphasized math in public school teachings. As reported in Newsweek, accelerator programs for gifted students were to be ended as teaching one set of students differently than another is now considered to be innately racist. If that isn’t enough of a problem created by our Democratically led state, how about a willingness to provide more assistance to illegal immigrants from Mexican border than its own citizens? How can we care for these lowly educated newcomers when we have a massive homeless and mental health problem that is not being adequately addressed? If you consider the lack of affordable housing for so many Californians, how can we treat people who have never contributed a nickel to our country better than our most needy. Add to that rampant crime statewide and a preference by district attorneys to avoid prosecution and you must wonder why state Republicans do not have more success. Like the national Democratic Party, California’s Republican Party cannot craft a message that resonates with most Californians. A large part of the problem is that state Republicans parrot national
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Republicans which is an unacceptable message to most voters. Democrats at the national level are equally incompetent at converting the dreadful behavior by many Republicans in the House and Senate into success at the ballot box. Nationally, many Republicans still deny the outcome of the 2020 election despite no credible evidence to support this Trumpian Fairytale. When you add to that the seditious actions of Donald Trump and his supporters on January 6th, you have to wonder how the Democrats are not having success. If sedition and lies are not enough to help the Democrats, what about the overturning
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of Roe vs. Wade by the conservative Supreme Court? Most Americans are pro-choice so this should have been a winning issue for Democrats. The problem facing national Democrats and state Republicans is the same. Both rely on ideologies and policies that are too extreme to win elections. Neither seem capable of crafting a moderated message that voters in the middle can support. The Democratic Party has moved to a place where its ideology and policies hurt lower- and middle-income people – the voters whom they profess to represent. The core truth of the United States in
2022 is that we are a moderate country that does not like the far left or the far right. The Democrats are like Pepsi and Republicans are like Coke and most Americans want water. Both parties are led by people who have grown their own bank accounts at the expense of the people – some through legal corruption while others have been less forthright. These two parties have been our primary choices in elections for over 160 years. Over that time, both parties have shifted ideology such that a Democrat or Republican of the 1800s would be the opposite today. After more than 160 years of rule, both parties have too much baggage to effectively lead our country. As a state or country, the rational middle needs to stand up and support an alternative party that shuns the extremists of both parties who look to divide Americans against one another for their own benefit. Haddon Libby is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Winslow Drake Investment Management. For more information on our services, please visit www.WinslowDrake.com.
LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED & CRIMINALLY ACCUSED
IS THE DOG PARK SAFE AGAIN? DOG BITE OR COVID?
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his week our clocks were turned back, and now have more daylight hours to walk our dogs. Many of us have avoided public places for fear of Covid. Is it now safe to get out and about? Do we still have to worry about crowds and Covid at the dog park? Will the downturn in Covid rear its ugly head with winter and a predicted uptick in Covid? We all ask, with COVID 19 is it now safe to go to the dog park? If so, when we get to the park, do we have to worry about Dog Bites because our dogs have not played with other dogs much during the last 2 years. Are owners feeling sorry for their dogs, and let them roam OFF LEASH? The prevalence, seriousness, and cost of dog bites are all on the rise in California. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), says about 5 million people are bitten by dogs each year. Factors that cause a dog to bite are: training, breed, health, socialization, provocation, aggression, heredity and the behavior of surrounding humans. Of course a big issue now, is have the dogs interacted with many humans lately? It is common sense that an owner has a legal responsibility to ensure that an unprovoked dog is safe and will not attack others, regardless of a dog’s nature and
upbringing. If any of my CV Weekly readers, or their friends, have been bitten by a dog, they should seek medical attention ASAP. Then, they should contact a local Dog Bite Accident Attorney that has successfully handled these cases for years. Many years ago California had a ONE BITE statute. It only imposed liability on the owner, if the dog had already bitten one person in the past. The thinking was that the owner did NOT KNOW his dog bites. Today, we have Strict Liability and if your dog bites someone You Are Financially Liable. Strict liability means if a dog bites someone then the owner is automatically liable….even if it is the first time the dog has ever bitten anyone. The dog’s owner has a duty to control his/her dog at all times. A breach of that duty imposes civil liability (DAMAGES) for any injuries suffered by a victim. An experienced Dog Bite attorney will encourage their client to immediately go to the ER or Urgent Care. However, we also have our clients bite injury, examined by a plastic surgeon who knows how to prepare a med/legal report. The report should estimate the cost of future medicals and the chances of scaring. An experienced attorney will also suggest a Psychologist, if the client has developed a phobia about dogs or
nightmares of the incident etc. The injury is only part of what a good attorney should address. When I had a 30 person law firm I always taught my new lawyers that documentation is the name of the game. This would include not only treatment with the appropriate doctors but pictures of the bite/scar and a client’s daily diary explaining how this bite affected the client’s life. In other words, did the victim cancel a vacation? Cancel a party they were throwing or attending? Cancel family pictures? Was the victim advised by their doctor to stay out of the sun and avoid golf? Many of our CV neighbors “live for” these sports. The Dog Bite Victims should stay off Social Media. It is the kiss of death for a doctor’s report to show all the things the patient should not do, and then have pictures of the victim client doing what they were not supposed to do. The bottom line is to let your lawyer talk to the insurance company, and remember to shut the f-uck up. Silence is golden, and thus you should keep your mouth shut. The cost of dog-bite claims for insurers has risen to hundreds of millions of dollars each year, with the average settlement in the $30,000 range. This increase has been attributed to the increased inflation
medical costs, and the increased value of settlements, jury awards, and verdicts for plaintiffs, which has outpaced inflation and the value of auto accident cases. Thus, many insurance homeowners policies now exclude certain breeds of dogs from coverage, which means you must check your homeowners policy to be sure you are covered. The bottom line is that an experienced Dog Bite Lawyer will frame the case to focus on an increased Perception of Risk to the Insurance Company. We should all be mindful that if an insurance company treated victim fairly, lawyers would be out of business. Suggestion for future article? 760- 8377500 or dale@dalegribowlaw.com DALE GRIBOW Representing the Injured and Criminally Accused “TOP LAWYER” - California’s Prestige Magazine, Palm Springs Life (PI/DUI) 201123 “TOP LAWYER” - Inland Empire Magazine PERFECT 10.0 AVVO Peer 5 Star Rating “DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE OR TEXT AND GET A DUI OR ACCIDENT... CALL A TAXI, LYFT OR UBER….THEY ARE A LOT CHEAPER THAN CALLING ME”
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SENDME A TRAINER
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irst off let’s understand what Functional Training is. The main word here is function. Function is purpose. So functional training is just training that has a purpose. That purpose can be related to getting better at everyday activities—like walking, squatting to pick up something heavy, pushing a revolving door, or getting in and out of a chair. There are a couple components of functional fitness. Before you can move freely in your everyday life without worrying about injury, you must nail the
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hanksgiving signifies the beginning of the Holiday Season. Many of you are starting your Thanksgiving plans. Most will be spending more time in the kitchen preparing for the holidays. It’s time to serve up these cooking safety tips. Afterall - Thanksgiving is the single worst day for residential fires! Let’s share some facts about cooking safety: • Be careful wearing loose clothing around open flames on the stove • Use a timer and use “post it’s” to remind yourself of cooking times in the oven • Be careful using candles at the dinner table (especially if toddlers are present) • Use oven and mitts when handling hot pots and pans • Do not cool hot pans with water if grease is in them • Have a fire extinguisher near-by and know how to use it. • Stay alert. If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol, do not use the stove or stove top. • Is that smoke detector properly working? • If you have a cooking fire, JUST GET OUT! When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire! • Nothing goes better with Turkey than manners! • Bad manners can make a delicious meal bad. Here are some things to help maintain civility:
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WHY DOES ONE NEED TO DO FUNCTIONAL TRAINING? Compare running on an elliptical vs going on a short hike: Both will get your heart rate up. But a hike will challenge your stability and balance as you move over uneven terrain. The elliptical, on the other hand, provides a repetitive motion over and over. As you work on your training, you will be boosting your body’s functional strength, your overall flexibility, and your coordination. Your range of motion will improve as you train, making day-to-day activities much more straightforward. These benefits aside, you should approach functional training to increase your range of motion and better prepare your body for the stresses of everyday life.
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA A durable and functional body today will protect you from injury and help you to stay in good shape for later life, with free and easy movement for years to come. With all the benefits listed above our Personal Trainers can teach you how to do Functional Training and create a custom workout plan specially for you. For Free Fitness Assessment / Consultation please visit our website www.sendmeatrainer.com or text or call (760)880-9904
basics. These include strength, balance/ coordination, power, range of motion, and mobility. How functional training can improve your life? When we practice functional fitness, it’s for activities like: Carrying groceries Picking up small children Walking in nature Being mobile on the floor Fighting off sharks Let’s give you an example of functional fitness.
PLEASE PASS THE SAFETY! AND CAN YOU ADD SOME MANNERS TOO?
Don’ts Do not talk politics or bring up other “hot topics.” Often the urge is to help family members “understand” your position or understand why their position is irrational and wrong. Too often, this ends with slamming doors and someone crying in the car.
Do not be sarcastic, critical or give subtle jabs. These can cause emotions to escalate quickly, and feelings can get hurt. Do not try to fix each other’s problems over one meal. Also, do not discuss the problems of other family members who are not there. The Thanksgiving meal is not the time to suggest someone get out
BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA of a relationship, sell a house, be a better parent, or start exercising. Do not take things personally. Some family members are “pricklier” than others but choose not to get defensive. If someone does start fishing for a reaction, don’t take a bite. Do’s Take charge of seating. Set the table for success by separating conflicting personalities. Set the conspirators near you so you can put out fires and guide the conversation. Ask others about their lives. Do not talk about yourself extensively. Give kids responsibilities, but then turn them loose. Kids simply are not going to enjoy being trapped at a table for long periods of time. They often get restless and whiny. It is OK if they run off after trying most of the foods. Do not turn it into a battle. Have something for them to do after the meal. Most importantly, remind yourself why you are doing this. You love your family and friends. Be thankful and give thanks to everything you have. Especially family and friends. Remember with manners; “people are more important than problems!”
SWAG FOR THESOUL
SPIRITUAL SET-UP
“Your body is an effective message delivery center of communications from your soul.” Gratitude + Forgiveness X(Love) = Happiness, by Aimee Mosco and Donald L. Ferguson, page 40. ou have probably already figured out that the significant experiences of your life serve a higher purpose. Even when you judge those experiences as “bad”, it is hard to deny there is value in them because you always learn something from an experience or event that leaves any kind of mark on you. While we all have different paths and unique journeys, we have one thing in common at the soul level. It is our overarching purpose to learn. When you grow, your soul grows with you. Your soul, as an eternal force of light, is driven by this growth, so this soul desire is inescapable. It runs as a current underneath all of the events that unfold in your life. It is helpful to keep this in mind when you are facing any kind of challenge and in particular, physical health imbalance. The lessons you learn from body challenge equals growth to your soul. When you choose to look at a physical body struggle as a spiritual set-up, your perspective automatically shifts. This altered view inspires you to look for the lesson and growth opportunity even when you are uncomfortable. You signal your soul with a shift like this, letting your inner self know that you have gotten the point. Multiple energetic adjustments happen in the non-physical layers of your energy field when you expand
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your view like this and open yourself to the learning. When you are busying your mind to decode this communication from your soul that has landed in your body, you devote less brain power to fear. The energy of fear sets up roadblocks in the delicate pathways that deliver restorative flow to your body from the outer layers of your aura. So, if you have diverted your thoughts to growth, you are allowing those pathways to remain open and healing energy to come through. You do not need any special skills to or training to receive the communications that come through your body. You only need to commit yourself to listening. Devote some time to sit in quiet with your body and express your intent to gain some level of understanding that corresponds with the imbalance. Keep in mind, too, that your soul is invested in your success. Invite this divinely aligned part of you to find other ways to speak to you and ask for an accelerated flow of healing energy to grace you through these open pathways. In my pursuit to help you connect with your intuitive abilities, I invite you to join my Facebook group SACRED Light Code Keys. Go to facebook.com/groups/621727488898099 and bring your light to this supportive community. Aimee Mosco is an Author, Intuitive Channel, Spiritual Teacher and Co-Founder of Intentional Healing Systems, LLC. Aimee’s desire to help others inspired her first book “Gratitude + Forgiveness x (LOVE) = Happiness”. Aimee serves as Vice Chair to the World Game Changers Board of Directors, a charitable CIC based in the UK. Find Aimee at www.ihsunity.com.
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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): When you Aries people are at your best, you are driven by impeccable integrity as you translate high ideals into practical action. You push on with tireless force to get what you want, and what you want is often good for others, too. You have a strong sense of what it means to be vividly alive, and you stimulate a similar awareness in the people whose lives you touch. Are you always at your best? Of course not. No one is. But according to my analysis of upcoming astrological omens, you now have extra potential to live up to the elevated standards I described. I hope you will take full advantage. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In my experience, you Tauruses often have more help available than you realize. You underestimate your power to call on support, and as a result, don’t call on it enough. It may even be the case that the possible help gets weary of waiting for you to summon it, and basically goes into hiding or fades away. But let’s say that you, the lucky person reading this horoscope, get inspired by my words. Maybe you will respond by becoming more forceful about recognizing and claiming your potential blessings. I hope so! In my astrological opinion, now is a favorable time for you to go in quest of all the help you could possibly want. (PS: Where might the help come from? Sources you don’t expect, perhaps, but also familiar influences that expand beyond their previous dispensations.) GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Sometimes, life compels us to change. It brings us some shock that forces us to adjust. On other occasions, life doesn’t pressure us to make any shifts, but we nevertheless feel drawn to initiating a change. My guess is that you are now experiencing the latter. There’s no acute discomfort pushing you to revise your rhythm. You could probably continue with the status quo for a while. And yet, you may sense a growing curiosity about how your life could be different. The possibility of instigating a transformation intrigues you. I suggest you trust this intuition. If you do, the coming weeks will bring you greater clarity about how to proceed. CANCER (June 21-July 22): “We suffer more often in imagination than in reality,” wrote ancient Roman philosopher Seneca. That’s certainly true about me. If all the terrible things I have worried about had actually come to pass, I would be unable to function. Luckily, most of my fears have remained mere fantasies. What about you, fellow Cancerian? The good news is that in the coming months, we Crabs will have unprecedented power to tamp down and dissipate the phantasms that rouse anxiety and alarm. I predict that as a result, we will suffer less from imaginary problems than we ever have before. How’s that for a spectacular prophecy? LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Poet Matt Michael writes, “Sure, the way trees talk is poetry. The shape of the moon is poetry. But a hot dog is also poetry. LeBron James’ tomahawk dunk over Kevin Garnett in the 2008 NBA Playoffs is poetry. That pothole I always fail to miss on Parkman Road is poetry, too.” In accordance with current astrological omens, Leo. I’d love for you to adopt Michael’s approach. The coming days will be a favorable time to expand your ideas about what’s lyrical, beautiful, holy, and meaningful. Be alert for a stream of omens that will offer you help and inspiration. The world has subtle miracles to show you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo author Michael Ondaatje was born in Sri Lanka, but as a child moved to England and later to Canada. His novel Running in the Family describes his experiences upon returning to his native Sri Lanka as an adult. Among the most delightful: the deluge of novel sensory sensations. On some days, he would spend hours simply smelling things. In accordance with current astrological omens, I recommend you treat yourself to comparable experiences, Virgo. Maybe you could devote an hour today to mindfully inhaling various aromas. Tomorrow, meditate on the touch of lush textures. On the next day, bathe yourself in sounds that fill
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you with rich and interesting feelings. By feeding your senses like this, you will give yourself an extra deep blessing that will literally boost your intelligence. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You evolved Libras understand what’s fair and just. That’s one of your potencies, and it provides a fine service for you and your allies. You use it to glean objective truths that are often more valuable than everyone’s subjective opinions. You can be a stirring mediator as you deploy your knack for impartiality and evenhandedness. I hope these talents of yours will be in vivid action during the coming weeks. We non-Libras need extra-strong doses of this stuff. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Here are tips on how to get the most out of the next three weeks: 1. Be a master of simmering, ruminating, marinating, steeping, fermenting, and effervescing. 2. Summon intense streams of self-forgiveness for any past event that still haunts you. 3. Tap into your forbidden thoughts so they might heal you. Discover what you’re hiding from yourself so it can guide you. Ask yourself prying questions. 4. Make sure your zeal always synergizes your allies’ energy, and never steals it. 5. Regularly empty your metaphorical trash so you always have enough room inside you to gleefully breathe the sweet air and exult in the earth’s beauty. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “I straddle reality and the imagination,” says Sagittarian singer-songwriter Tom Waits. “My reality needs imagination like a bulb needs a socket. My imagination needs reality like a blind man needs a cane.” I think that’s great counsel for you to emphasize in the coming weeks. Your reality needs a big influx of energy from your imagination, and your imagination needs to be extra well-grounded in reality. Call on both influences with maximum intensity! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sometimes, Capricorn, you appear to be so calm, secure, and capable that people get a bit awed, even worshipful. They may even get caught up in trying to please you. Is that a bad thing? Not necessarily— as long as you don’t exploit and manipulate those people. It might even be a good thing in the coming weeks, since you and your gang have a chance to accomplish big improvements in your shared resources and environment. It would take an extra push from everyone, though. I suspect you’re the leader who’s best able to incite and orchestrate the extra effort. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If you have been posing as a normal person for too long, I hope you will create fresh outlets for your true weird self in the weeks ahead. What might that entail? I’ll throw out a couple of ideas. You could welcome back your imaginary friends and give them new names like Raw Goodness and Spiral Trickster. You might wear fake vampire teeth during a committee meeting or pray to the Flying Spaghetti Monster to send you paranormal adventures. What other ideas can you imagine about how to have way too much fun as you draw more intensely on your core eccentricities? PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I suspect you will have metaphorical resemblances to a duck in the coming weeks: an amazingly adaptable creature equally at home on land, in the water, and in the air. You will feel comfortable anywhere you choose to wander. And I’m guessing you will want to wander farther and wider than you usually do. Here’s another quality that you and ducks will share: You’ll feel perfectly yourself, relaxed and confident, no matter what the weather is. Whether it’s cloudy or shiny, rainy or misty, mild or frigid, you will not only be unflappable—you will thrive on the variety. Like a duck, Pisces, you may not attract a lot of attention. But I bet you will enjoy the hell out of your life exactly as it is. Homework: What’s the unfinished thing you most need to finish? Newsletter.FreeWillAstrology. com. -------------------------------------------------------Rob Brezsny - Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com
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FALL FOLIAGE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA – A HIDDEN GEM ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
OAK GLEN, CA
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ometimes it can be a challenge to find fall foliage in Southern California, as you won’t find much in the cities! But just a short drive away will have you basking in the colorful autumn glory! Head to Oak Glen to experience some of the best fall foliage in our region. Fall is a big deal in Oak Glen. If you’re up for a nice drive, you’ll be greeted by trees in an array of bright colors and once you’ve been, you’ll
want to make it an annual tradition. Nestled in the heart of apple country, visitors will also be greeted by the apple harvest, typically from Labor Day Weekend until Thanksgiving. Enjoy the fall foliage while sipping on homemade apple cider at local ranches and you can drive a 5-mile loop around the orchards to see the beautiful fall foliage. www.oakglen.net/farms Think Fall Foliage in Southern California!
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