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Humorous anecdotes on the daily life of Rick Rockhill. Some facts, some fiction. From the sublime to the ridiculous. Dr Sidney Wang, the psychic betta fish is the resident oracle providing 24/7 wisdom, advice and inspiration.

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  • The Movie Colony Hotel: Cactus in Bloom

    Posted on Wednesday April 29th, 2009 at 02:04 in palm springs, mid-century modern

    There is a nifty boutique hotel in Palm Springs called the Movie Colony Hotel, located in was once a neighborhood where movie stars lived. Originally designed by famed architect Albert Frey, the hotel has been featured in Architectural Digest magazin...

  • Taste the Palm Springs Life

    Posted on Wednesday February 25th, 2009 at 02:08 in palm springs, mid-century modern

    Regular readers of this blog know that I never post any paid advertising, nor do I "pitch" anything at someone else's request. That being said, I decided to write a post about a friend's business that might be of interest to some readers. My friend h...

  • Modernism Week in Palm Springs

    Posted on Monday February 16th, 2009 at 02:04 in palm springs, mid-century modern

    Palm Springs is known for many things; a near perfect year-round climate with dry heat, 360 degree stunning mountain views, pristine golf courses, a get-away playground for Hollywood celebrities and a fantastic array of fine dining. But Palm Springs ...

  • Sunday Art Review: Mid-Century Modern Work of "Shag"

    Posted on Sunday January 25th, 2009 at 02:08 in mid-century modern, sunday art review

    Living in Palm Springs I have developed an appreciation for mid-century modern style, in everything from architecture, fashion and art. It refers to the pre- and post- second world war developments in modern design from roughly 1933 to 1965. This was...