Rancho Mirage Welcomes “Dhat Island”
With all the great food and beverage establishments we have in the Palm Springs Valley, I seldom need to leave my hometown of Rancho Mirage to find somewhere special to…
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Eisenhower Medical Center Nurses
Some of my treasured regular readers may remember my writing last summer about my pal Heather from Houston, she who sold her mini-manse and relocated to Rancho Mirage full-time. One…
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Obama Returns to Sunnylands
I have to say, I was more than pleasantly surprised by the news that the President of the United States is returning to the Sunnylands estate in Rancho Mirage this…
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It’s Time for Modernism Week 2014!
One of the Palm Springs Valley’s most interesting annual events is upon us, and I couldn’t be more excited about it all! Modernism Week 2014 takes place from February 13…
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Helping those with HIV/AIDS in the Coachella Valley
Many people are acutely aware that the Palm Springs Valley boasts some of the most award-winning and cutting-edge medical facilities for miles around—first and foremost being Rancho Mirage’s own Eisenhower…
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Park After Dark at the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
Many of us have let our imaginations run wild about what happens after the lights go out at the zoo, but now the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens in Palm…
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Rancho Mirage Magazine
There are few things I like better than a good read, whether it’s a tantalizing novel, a juicy periodical, my newspapers, an informative blog, or even a sentimental greeting card—I…
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Tolerance Education Center Celebrates: “We Are Family”
Since the very early days of silver nitrate-coated paper—and leather (who knew?)—in the 19th century, our quest to capture, preserve, and display images has pushed the envelopes of both…
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Palm Springs Air Museum Presents WW II Lecture Series
With the wide range of ages, ethnicities, orientations, and interests of both residents of and visitors to the Palm Springs Valley, it can sometimes be difficult finding an attraction that…
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Brandini Toffee: A Local Valentine
Just when I start to shed those extra holiday pounds and get my figure back into fighting shape, here comes Valentine’s Day and sundry tasty edible gifts from myriad admirers. …
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