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Miss California USA Pageant
This weekend, the Miss California USA Pageant is here once again in our desert. Hundreds of ambitious, beautiful young women come to Palm Springs to compete in this annual pageant with the dream of being crowned Miss California USA. The winner of Mis...
Nothing Like A Fresh Coat of Paint.....
We finally did it. We painted the wall in the back yard. I've been staring at it for a long time, complaining that it needed a fresh coat of paint. It was the same light whitish-eggshell color that the contractors used when the house was first built....
Gene Autry, America\'s Favorite Singing Cowboy
One of Palm Springs famous former residents, the late Gene Autry received a new bronze statue in Palm Springs in his honor. Gene Autry was known as "The Singing Cowboy" from a thirty year career in radio, television and movies in the heyday of Hollyw...
Postcards from Palm Springs
"The Season" in Palm Springs is in full swing, with scores of snowbirds starting their descent into our fair desert community, just like clock work. Our winter residents come primarily from the Pacific Northwest & Canada, but we do attract some ...
Spencer Day Performs in Palm Springs
This past Saturday I attended a garden party fundraiser for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). It was held on the grounds of a private estate in Palm Springs at the home of a very famous superstar vocalist who shall remain unnamed. There was a silent a...
The Power of Palm Trees
In my view, there are few things that send a clear message to me about relaxation. For example, visualize a hammock. It conjures up images of a nice long comfy snooze on a warm summer day, right? Maybe add a novel in hand, or swinging in the hammock ...
Dinner at Circa 69 at The Riviera Resort & Spa
Last night we went out to dinner at Circa 69, which is the fine dining restaurant at the ultra hip and glam Riviera Resort & Spa in Palm Springs. I've written about this hotel several times; it is one of my favorite new destinations in town. Back...
Night Time In The Desert
Last night was such a beautiful evening. I decided to take a midnight swim under the moonlight and enjoy the warm desert air. I find the salt waters of our pool refreshing and almost healing. The glow of the pool light cast a warm feeling on the plan...
How About a Dash of Spiritual Enlightenment?
Dear Readers: the following is not a paid post. I am writing this "just because"...********************************************************************** In downtown Palm Springs, there is a very special place called Crystal Fantasy. I have no real-w...
The Saturday Seven: Summertime Things in Palm Springs
In my capacity as The Palm Springs Savant, I am known for dispensing sage wisdom advice and recommendations for things to do here in Palm Springs. Certainly at work, back in San Diego people ask me all the time about what is happening in our fair des...
Sushi, Palm Spring Style
Saturday night we went out for sushi with friends to Okura restaurant in downtown Palm Springs. I wouldn't say I'm the world's biggest sushi fan, but I enjoy it from time to time. As long as there is nothing too exotic, like sea urchin or anything st...
A Recipe for Keeping Cool in the Desert
As one would expect, it is quite hot at the moment in the Palm Springs area. If I'm not mistaken, it was around 116 degrees this past weekend. It's just down right HOT! I've grown accustomed to the climate after many long arid summers and don't mind ...
The Adventures of Sheldon: Swimming Lessons
Being a Standard Poodle, Sheldon Gryffindor Rockhill is supposed to enjoy water. Or so I thought. In truth he is less than thrilled to be in the pool, but I like to take him for a swim every so often, and more importantly to let him learn where the ...
A Certain Je Ne Sais Quoi...
Every week without fail, someone writes to ask my advice about visiting Palm Springs. Where to stay, what to see, where to eat or what to do. Being the Palm Springs Savant has become a bit of a side career for me; second to my "day job" where for the...
A Few Words About Palm Springs
Being the Palm Springs Savant, I receive a lot of e-mails from people across the US and from around the world asking all sorts of questions about Palm Springs. Usually they ask about visiting the desert, my favorite restaurants, famous people I know,...
Another Update on Spike....
I thought it was time for another update on a cactus in my yard we named "Spike". (Actually one of my readers "Bunnygirl" named him Spike). I wrote an update on Spike last July, showing Spike's growth progress. People always think cactus plants grow...
The Saturday Seven: Most Popular Topics on This Blog
For me, blogging is a creative outlet. It is a hobby and a pleasant distraction that I primarily maintain for myself. I readily admit that it has morphed into a site that promotes Palm Springs by highlighting the many attractions and goings-on in our...
Growing Things in Palm Springs...
Ahhhh, Life in Palm Springs. How I love our desert environment. I've been keeping up with blogs of friends across the country, many of whom are sharing photos of their gardens, flower beds all newly planted and full of the promise of spring and the a...
The Movie Colony Hotel: Cactus in Bloom
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...
A Visit to PS Wine
Both John and I consider ourselves to be casual wine connoisseurs, which basically means that we like wine- we drink what we like, but we aren't wine snobs. I don't memorize ratings and reviews from Wine Spectator magazine, but I have been known to r...
Some Local Palm Springs Stuff
Being the Palm Springs Savant, I like to maintain a good working personal knowledge of all things Palm Springs. In addition to attending all the fabulous social events, charitable fundraisers and mingling with celebrities, I try to go out on the town...
Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance Car Rally
This past Sunday, the annual "Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance" car rally attracted a crowd of car enthusiasts to Palm Springs once again. The organization that hosts this event is a non-profit group that redirects proceeds to benefit local chariti...
Taste the Palm Springs Life
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...
15th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards Gala
On Saturday night I attended the 15th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards. It was a fundraiser for the Desert Aids Project (DAP), a non-profit organization that provides medical care and comprehensive support services to people living with HIV/AID...
Modernism Week in Palm Springs
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 ...
Escape with the Palm Springs Aerial Tram
One of the most popular attractions here in our Coachella Valley is the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Originally completed in 1963, it boasts the world's largest rotating tram cars in the world and ascends 2.5 miles up to a station on Mount San Jacint...
The Bob Hope Classic Golf Tournament
Even if you aren't a golf fan, chances are you may have heard of The Bob Hope Classic Golf Tournament. It's been going on since 1960 and is known for attracting major golf pros and celebrities who participate to help in the fundraising effort. The or...
