One of my favorite relatively recent yearly events is the winter unveiling of the new edition of “R/M Magazine.” An annual that bowed in 2014, this premium, glossy publication is not only mailed out to every resident of Rancho Mirage—it is placed in all resort guest rooms, the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce, and many…
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In some circles I’m known as the King of Efficiency. I just hate to waste my valuable time, as I’m sure all of you do, dear readers. That’s why I’m such a fan of one-stop shopping. And when it comes to that particular activity, Monterey Marketplace on the southwest corner of the intersection of Monterey…
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Maybe it’s too early to be thinking of your 2016 Halloween costume, but remember that from now through October 31st, Sundays are Fundays at Babe’s Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse at The River on Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage (www.babesbbqandbrewhouse.com). From 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., forego your usual brunch spot and come on down to Babe’s,…
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If you’ve ever had any doubt that Rancho Mirage is home to one of the most highly esteemed medical centers in the country, doubt no more. The already-award-winning general hospital was just anointed with two prizes ensuring its top spot in Palm Springs Valley health care. For the fourth year in a row, EMC was…
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As many of you dear readers know already, this year my friend and fellow blogger Potter Palma and I count ourselves among the fortunate contributors to R/M Magazine, the big, bold, and beautiful glossy published by our fair city each year. You know, the one that’s mailed to every resident and stocked in every resort.…
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This is getting to be a habit. President Barack Obama traveled to the Palm Springs Valley for the sixth time in three years for a five-day visit from Friday, February 12 to Tuesday, February 16. This time, the tour was an official one, with POTUS hosting a U.S.-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) summit at…
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Well, it certainly was a Rancho Mirage who’s who at the launch of the 2016 edition of R/M Magazine at Wally’s Desert Turtle last January 6. On hand were not only Rancho Mirage Mayor Dana Hobart and members of the Rancho Mirage City Council but city staff and the Palm Springs Life team behind the…
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Although often tempted by the plethora of fabulous autos available at dealerships in the Palm Springs Valley, I just don’t have it in me to switch from my beloved Jaguar to any other car brand. So I was super-psyched to be invited in early September to Rancho Mirage’s Desert European Motorcars’ new and expanded joint…
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Anyone who’s a fan of that singular sensation known under aliases such as Ol’ Blue Eyes, The Chairman of the Board, and The Voice—yes, I’m singing songbird Frank Sinatra’s praises—knows that the award-winning entertainer had strong ties to the Palm Springs Valley in general, and to Rancho Mirage in particular. What many people may not…
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While window shopping for a new car—which, frankly, I don’t really need, but a guy still loves to look!—I happened upon a fun sneak preview of a fab automobile at my favorite dealership in the Palm Springs Valley, indiGO Auto Group’s Desert European Motorcars in Rancho Mirage. Sitting inside one of their beautiful showrooms, with…
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