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Blind Perspective<br />
ALEX’S PET GROOMING<br />
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By Michael Tapia<br />
In The Moment<br />
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Early April, 2015. Palm Springs, California. Ramon and I have planned a day with a flurry<br />
of activities, beginning with brunch at The Purple Palm.<br />
“Michael, this place is so beautiful! It takes me back to the 1930’s. The Spanish Colonial<br />
architecture is very impressive and the restaurant is so nice by the pool.” “I’m so glad<br />
you like it here Ramon.”<br />
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Our brunch is delightful. We top it off with a creamy chocolate caramel torte.<br />
“Oh my Gosh! This is so very delicious, Ramon!”<br />
He spoon feeds me the chocolate torte and hazelnut ice cream.<br />
“Delicious indeed, Michael. Are you ready for our hike in Palm Canyon?” Ramon asks.<br />
“Oh yeah, I need to walk off some of this sugar!”<br />
We drive south to Indian Canyons for some great hiking. Soon we park the car at the<br />
Palm Canyon trailhead, and I open my white cane, and take Ramon’s elbow. He guides<br />
me down some switchbacks to a palm shaded oasis.<br />
“Michael, did you know that this is the largest fan palm oasis in the Americas?”<br />
“Wow, that’s amazing Ramon!”<br />
We continue to hike through the dense<br />
canopy of palm trees that follow the creek.<br />
“The water level is so low in the creek<br />
since I was here last. Four years of drought<br />
have taken their toll.” Ramon says. “Yes,<br />
we all need to do our part in conserving<br />
water. Global warming is not a myth,” I add<br />
emphatically!<br />
We end the day with dinner on the patio at<br />
my place.<br />
“This meal is sublime, Michael! Thank you.”<br />
Suddenly a loud hooting can be heard above<br />
us. ”Michael, it’s a huge Great Horned Owl.<br />
It’s almost two feet tall!“ “Yes Ramon, the<br />
owl lulls me to sleep every night!” ”How<br />
magical Michael. Such a beautiful sound.”<br />
Entranced, we sit in the moment and listen.<br />
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