“Be Thankful for What You Got” was a 70’s era disco song by William DeVaughn. And after participating in the Christmas Day Community Breakfast at Oscar’s, I’m counting my blessings. …

“Be Thankful for What You Got” was a 70’s era disco song by William DeVaughn. And after participating in the Christmas Day Community Breakfast at Oscar’s, I’m counting my blessings. …
Growing up in the Midwest, we knew snow and cold. Epic blizzards are as clear in my mind as the blue sky on a typical day in Palm Springs. My …
My Favorite Things during the holidays are The Sound of Music. And not just the movie. Each season, I look forward to hearing “songs of joy and peace”. (That line …
Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is an insipid holiday “classic” much like “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ was to my generation. The Wall Street Journal reports that retail …
“We stand on the shoulders of those who have come before us.” You hear that phrase often in politics and movements. As Jose Sarria’s 100th birthday is observed this week, …
Awards season is still happening! First it was KESQ / CV Independent’s readers poll. Now KGAY 106.5 is recognized as the “Best Radio Station” by readers of the Desert Sun! …
The generosity of you who live and play in the Coachella Valley is truly amazing. Over the weekend, I attended the Laurel Foundation’s annual toy drive and fundraiser (where Cher …
Avenue Q gave us the song “The Internet is for Porn” with the lyrics “Why do you think the net was born?Porn! Porn! Porn!” And 30+ years on, the internet …
Good deeds dominate my social media feeds and conversations with friends and family. As we navigate some troubled waters in the world, it’s good to reflect on the positive aspects …
Another tragic LGBTQ+ nightclub shooting overshadows our Thanksgiving holiday week. I awoke to an overnight news alert from CNN with the news – and cried in the darkness. On the …