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December 15, 2021. The only weekly local Gay Guide in print, now in its 26th year.

Proud to have Tool Shed grace our back cover. Tool Shed has a long history of supporting the LGBT community in and around Palm Springs. And many thanks to Attorney Joe Rhea for his human rights activism over the years and for defending our warm sands sting victims.(Full story next week) DDG an LGBT Weekly Guide. Volume 26 Issue 11 December 15, 2021,

Proud to have Tool Shed grace our back cover. Tool Shed has a long history of supporting the LGBT community in and around Palm Springs. And many thanks to Attorney Joe Rhea for his human rights activism over the years and for defending our warm sands sting victims.(Full story next week) DDG an LGBT Weekly Guide. Volume 26 Issue 11 December 15, 2021,

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ADAMSARTEXPOSE’<br />

REPRESSION OF AFGHAN ARTISTS THE<br />

CULTURE AND PEOPLE IS UNDERWAY<br />

AFTER THE TALIBAN TAKE OVER<br />

REPORTER: Adam<br />

EMAIL: adamsart@desertdailyguide.com<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>year</strong> 2021 has brought many<br />

changes <strong>in</strong> all aspects of life. Many<br />

of those changes are positive aim<strong>in</strong>g<br />

at the improvement of the human<br />

condition. Among those changes is<br />

the withdrawal of U.S. military from<br />

Afghanistan. This was a historical<br />

change that should have happened<br />

nearly 20 <strong>year</strong>s ago after the futility of<br />

occupy<strong>in</strong>g Afgahnaistn was k<strong>now</strong>n. <strong>The</strong><br />

positive circumstance that occurred<br />

due to the occupation was the<br />

beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g of a new awaken<strong>in</strong>g for the<br />

people of Afghanistan <strong>The</strong> repression of<br />

the previous Taliban control kept people<br />

and the Afghan society <strong>in</strong> a state of<br />

limbo caught <strong>in</strong> a theocracy of archaic<br />

religious beliefs where persecution and<br />

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discrim<strong>in</strong>ation were part of daily life.<br />

<strong>The</strong> bl<strong>in</strong>d idealism of the Taliban then<br />

and <strong>now</strong> denies the existence of LGBTQ<br />

people and their human rights. This<br />

repressive skewed antiquated religious<br />

dogma puts control and refusal of<br />

basic human needs and cultural<br />

development which happens through<br />

art not a religion <strong>in</strong> a state of <strong>in</strong>hibited<br />

neglect. It causes the arts and those<br />

who create them to be <strong>in</strong> a constant<br />

state of fear. <strong>The</strong> Taliban skewed beliefs<br />

attempt to restrict any public display<br />

or performance of cultural activities<br />

such as music, danc<strong>in</strong>g, visual arts<br />

other activities which purport to display<br />

religious permitted subjects.<br />

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Vol 26 Issue 11<br />

SUMMARY<br />

08 ADAMSARTEXPOSE’<br />

24 BAR|FOOD<br />

28 COMMUNITY LISTINGS<br />

25 HOLIDAY EVENTS<br />

14 FEATURED BUSINESS<br />

26 MASSAGE<br />

16 Holiday planner<br />

Team DDG<br />

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BUSINESS<br />

DIRECTORY<br />

FEATURED<br />

BARS/DINING<br />

AMP Sports Lounge Everyone is welcome<br />

here at this <strong>local</strong> friendly bar <strong>in</strong> the heart<br />

of Cathedral City plaza, A sports bar<br />

with a twist featur<strong>in</strong>g your favorite sports<br />

and daily happy hour. All the big sports<br />

games will be shown on seven huge TV<br />

screens.<br />

68-718 E Palm Canyon Dr #201,<br />

Cathedral City, CA 92234<br />

RIO AZUL MEXICAN Style Rest. & Bar<br />

Best authentic Mexican style restaurant<br />

<strong>in</strong> the valley. With patio and Bar. Home<br />

of an orig<strong>in</strong>al and dist<strong>in</strong>ct <strong>in</strong>terpretation<br />

of Mexican food & Longest runn<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Sunday Drag Brunch.(760) 992-5641 350<br />

South Indian Cyn. PS<br />

Runway Restaurant & Bar<br />

<strong>The</strong> valleys premier arts and<br />

enterta<strong>in</strong>ment. Featur<strong>in</strong>g American<br />

Casual D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Dr<strong>in</strong>ks & Drag at CCBC<br />

Resort Hotel.68300 <strong>Gay</strong> Resort Drive. CC<br />

SUNSHINE CAFE Nearly as perfect as it<br />

gets! K<strong>now</strong>n as a <strong>local</strong> hole <strong>in</strong> the wall<br />

with a funky vibe and fantastic food,<br />

frequented by celebrities, politicians<br />

368<strong>15</strong> Cathedral Canyon CC<br />

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RUNWAY RESTAURANT & BAR<br />

<strong>The</strong> valleys premier arts and<br />

enterta<strong>in</strong>ment. Featur<strong>in</strong>g American<br />

Casual D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Dr<strong>in</strong>ks & Drag at CCBC<br />

Resort Hotel.68300 <strong>Gay</strong> Resort Drive, CC<br />

TOOL SHED LEVI/LEATHER In the Warm<br />

Sands District <strong>in</strong> central Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />

600 E Sunny Dunes Rd , PS<br />

FEATURED RESORTS<br />

CCBC RESORT 18+ 760 324-1350<br />

68-300 <strong>Gay</strong> Resort Drive<br />

CCBC is the largest cloth<strong>in</strong>g optional<br />

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Located just a few m<strong>in</strong>utes from<br />

downtown Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, Our 3.5 acre<br />

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weekend get-aways and extended<br />

stays.<br />

ccbcresorthotel.com<br />

TRIANGLE INN 760-322-7993<br />

555 E. San Lorenzo Rd Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs CA<br />

Romantic and relax<strong>in</strong>g or fun and frisky.<br />

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choice is yours. Historic Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

Resort is a feast for all your senses, with<br />

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HOLIDAY LISTS<br />

Tool Shed<br />

CUMUNION 12/18 12/23 - 12/26<br />

Amp Sports Lounge<br />

Western Xposure Bear Retreat<br />

THURSDAYS DRAG BINGO<br />

Every Thursday doors open at 6pm Gong Show Karaoke - S1 E5 Runway<br />

with balls dropp<strong>in</strong>g at 7pm Angelique Wednesday, <strong>December</strong> 8, 2021<br />

VaGorgeous!<br />

7:00pm-9:30pm<br />

FRIDAYS AMP’D UP KARAOKE<br />

Amp’d Up Karaoke will fire up your<br />

Friday 8pm -2am<br />

SATURDAYS SHADE<br />

<strong>The</strong> reign<strong>in</strong>g Queen of Cat City,<br />

Angelique VaGorgeous, hosts our<br />

“Shade” drag show.<br />

SATURDAYS HOT DESERT DISCO<br />

After Shade, from 9.30pm <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />

record sp<strong>in</strong>ner DJ Fishcoteque<br />

SUNDAYS<br />

KICKIN’ IT KARAOKE<br />

It’s sports and s<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g on a Sunday<br />

SUNDAY DECEMBER 19<br />

FRANCY’S XMAS PAJAMA CAROL-OKE<br />

It’s the Christmas party you don’t<br />

want to miss 8pm as KJ Francy puts<br />

on the pajamas and encourages<br />

you to do the same as we s<strong>in</strong>g carols<br />

and karaoke until Santa comes and<br />

empties his sack.<br />

CCBC<br />

Vacation Club arriv<strong>in</strong>g 2022<br />

Day Passes available<br />

CCBC RUNWAY RESTAURANT<br />

AND LOUNGE<br />

Gong Show Karaoke - S1 E5<br />

<strong>December</strong> 8, 2021<br />

7:00pm-9:30pm<br />

Gong Show Karaoke - S2 F<strong>in</strong>ale<br />

Wednesday, <strong>December</strong> <strong>15</strong>, 2021<br />

7:00pm-9:30pm<br />

New Years Eve at Runway<br />

Friday, <strong>December</strong> 31, 2021 9:00pm<br />

Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, CA Film Premier: <strong>The</strong><br />

Shuroo Process<br />

Fri, DEC 3 7:30 – 9:30 PM<br />

Camelot <strong>The</strong>atres, 2300 E Baristo Rd<br />

Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, CA<br />

Rebecca Clark<br />

Sunday, <strong>December</strong> 26, 2021<br />

4:00pm-6:00pm<br />

A May Z<strong>in</strong>g Sundays<br />

Sun, 12:00 – 2:30 PM<br />

Chill Bar Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs,<br />

217 E Arenas Rd<br />

Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, CA<br />

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EVERY DAY<br />

7AM-7PM


W<strong>in</strong>ter Wonderettes<br />

Dec 3 – 23<br />

DESERT THEATREWORKS, 45175 Fargo St<br />

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New November Classes: Creative<br />

Writ<strong>in</strong>g with David<br />

Dec 4 – 18<br />

Mizell Center, 480 S Sunrise Way<br />

Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, CA<br />

Holiday Toy Drive: Sponsor A Bike! at<br />

<strong>The</strong> Roost...<br />

Dec 2 – 19<br />

Roost Bar Lounge, 68718 E Palm<br />

Canyon Dr #203<br />

Cathedral City, CA<br />

Comedy Show at the Cas<strong>in</strong>o<br />

Dec 10 – 24<br />

Agua Caliente Cas<strong>in</strong>o Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs,<br />

401 E Amado Rd<br />

Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, CA<br />

<strong>The</strong> Sound of Music<br />

Dec 3 – 20<br />

Palm Canyon <strong>The</strong>ater, 538 N Palm<br />

Canyon Dr<br />

Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, CA<br />

New Artists Group Show Exhibitions<br />

2021 Now at...<br />

Dec 5, 2021 – Jan 1, 2022<br />

CODA Gallery, 73400 El Paseo Suite<br />

B-1Palm Desert, CA<br />

Dionne Warwick<br />

Fri, DEC 17, 8 – 10 PM<br />

Fantasy Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Resort Cas<strong>in</strong>o, 84-245<br />

Indio Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Pkwy<br />

Indio, CA<br />

<strong>December</strong> Jazzville Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

Presented at <strong>The</strong>...<br />

Dec 16 – 23<br />

Agua Caliente Cas<strong>in</strong>o Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs,<br />

401 E Amado Rd<br />

Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, CA<br />

Glorious<br />

Sat, Dec 18 – Sun, Dec 19<br />

Temple Isaiah, 332 W Alejo Rd<br />

Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, CA<br />

Desert Amp Crew-Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Air<br />

Museum (Palm...<br />

Sat, 2:30 – 4:30 PM<br />

Palm Desert Branch Library, 73-300<br />

Fred War<strong>in</strong>g Dr<br />

Palm Desert, CA<br />

Beautiful - <strong>The</strong> Carole K<strong>in</strong>g Musical<br />

Apr 1 – 4, 2022<br />

McCallum <strong>The</strong>atre,<br />

73000 Fred War<strong>in</strong>g Dr<br />

Palm Desert, CA<br />

MORE NEXT WEEK &<br />

ALL THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS<br />

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NINE Accidents that led to<br />

amaz<strong>in</strong>g discoveries.<br />

People tend to hold <strong>in</strong>ventors <strong>in</strong> high<br />

esteem, but often our discoveries are<br />

based on mistakes. So remember that<br />

next time you make a mistake, fuck it,<br />

you may have <strong>in</strong>vented someth<strong>in</strong>g cool.<br />

1. Play Doh:<br />

Accidentally <strong>in</strong>vented <strong>in</strong> 1955 by Joseph<br />

and Noah Mc Vicker while they were<br />

try<strong>in</strong>g to make a wallpaper cleaner.<br />

Most people remember the smell from<br />

childhood, the brightly colored, non<br />

toxic model<strong>in</strong>g clay. More than 700<br />

million pounds of Play Doh have sold<br />

s<strong>in</strong>ce then. <strong>The</strong> recipe rema<strong>in</strong>s a secret.<br />

2. Fireworks:<br />

Accidentally <strong>in</strong>vented by a cook who<br />

mixed together charcoal, sulfur, and<br />

saltpeter all items comm<strong>only</strong> found <strong>in</strong><br />

kitchens <strong>in</strong> those days. Nobody doesn’t<br />

like Fireworks, as my buddy used to say.<br />

Orig<strong>in</strong>ated <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a some 2,000 <strong>year</strong>s<br />

ago, <strong>The</strong> Cook was likely the d<strong>in</strong>ner but<br />

no record of whether it was the his last<br />

day!<br />

3. Potato Chips:<br />

Accidentally <strong>in</strong>vented by an angry chef<br />

George Crum. He reportedly created<br />

the salty snack <strong>in</strong> 1853 at Moon’s Lake<br />

House near Saratoga Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, New York.<br />

Upset customers who sent the fried<br />

potatoes, compla<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g that they were<br />

soggy and not crunchy enough, Crum<br />

sliced the potatoes as th<strong>in</strong> as possible,<br />

fried them <strong>in</strong> hot grease, then doused<br />

them with salt. <strong>The</strong> customer loved them<br />

and” Saratoga Chips” quickly became<br />

a popular item at the lodge and<br />

throughout New England. Eventually,<br />

the chips were mass produced for home<br />

consumption, but s<strong>in</strong>ce they were stored<br />

<strong>in</strong> barrels or t<strong>in</strong>s, they quickly went stale.<br />

But then, <strong>in</strong> the 1920s, Laura Scudder<br />

<strong>in</strong>vented the airtight bag by iron<strong>in</strong>g<br />

together two pieces of waxed paper,<br />

which kept the chips fresh even longer.<br />

4. Sl<strong>in</strong>ky:<br />

Accidentally <strong>in</strong>vented by naval<br />

eng<strong>in</strong>eer Richard James while try<strong>in</strong>g to<br />

develop a spr<strong>in</strong>g that would support<br />

and stabilize sensitive equipment on<br />

ships. When one of his prototypes<br />

accidentally fell off a shelf, it cont<strong>in</strong>ued<br />

mov<strong>in</strong>g, and James got the idea for<br />

a toy. His wife Betty came up with the<br />

name, and when the Sl<strong>in</strong>ky made <strong>its</strong><br />

debut <strong>in</strong> late 1945, James sold 400 of the<br />

bouncy toys <strong>in</strong> 90 m<strong>in</strong>utes. S<strong>in</strong>ce then,<br />

more than 250 million Sl<strong>in</strong>kys have been<br />

sold worldwide.<br />

5. Post-it Notes:<br />

Actually <strong>The</strong> idea for the Post-it Note<br />

was conceived <strong>in</strong> 1974 by 3M employee<br />

Arthur Fry re-imag<strong>in</strong>ed a weak adhesive<br />

that had been accidentally developed<br />

<strong>in</strong> 1968 by coworker Spencer Silver.<br />

But it worked for the bookmarks <strong>in</strong> his<br />

books. <strong>The</strong> 3M company was <strong>in</strong>itially<br />

skeptical about the product’s potential<br />

profitability, but <strong>in</strong> 1980, the product was<br />

<strong>in</strong>troduced around the world. Today,<br />

Post-it Notes are sold <strong>in</strong> more than 100<br />

countries.<br />

6. Silly Putty:<br />

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<strong>The</strong>se allowed activities determ<strong>in</strong>ed<br />

by the Taliban tribal leaders and their<br />

personal beliefs which do not, for the<br />

most part, reflect the actual Muslim<br />

religion<br />

When the Taliban ruled the country<br />

from 1996 to 2001 artists were <strong>in</strong> a<br />

constant state of danger. Music was<br />

disapproved of, giant Buddha statues<br />

were destroyed and all representations<br />

of the human form <strong>in</strong> the visual arts were<br />

banned. Onaid Sharif co-founder of the<br />

group Art Lords pa<strong>in</strong>ted street murals<br />

on the topics of empathy and k<strong>in</strong>dness<br />

After the Taliban were removed. On<br />

a Sunday after the Taliban take over<br />

<strong>in</strong> August of this <strong>year</strong> he posted a<br />

video which was picked up by NPR<br />

along with his <strong>in</strong>terview with NPR’s<br />

Don Gonyea. He and members of his<br />

organization were pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g a mural<br />

on the street <strong>in</strong> Kabul when the chaos<br />

began. His statement <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>terview<br />

was, “Good morn<strong>in</strong>g Kabul, we are<br />

pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g a mural today., It rem<strong>in</strong>ded me<br />

of the famous scene from the Titanic<br />

Movie, where the musicians play until<br />

the ship s<strong>in</strong>ks. I hope you are enjoy<strong>in</strong>g<br />

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as you see our miseries.” Liala Noor, a<br />

designer, and activist made the public<br />

statement regard<strong>in</strong>g the Taliban, “<strong>The</strong>se<br />

barbarians do not have anyth<strong>in</strong>g to do<br />

with art and culture but other people<br />

<strong>in</strong> Afghanistan do. It is these people<br />

who need security and support and<br />

should not simply be delivered to those<br />

who have no respect for the arts and<br />

culture and women.” she state <strong>in</strong> an<br />

<strong>in</strong>terview with CNN. On August 31, 2021,<br />

the Taliban dragged fold s<strong>in</strong>ger Fawad<br />

Andarabi, a well-k<strong>now</strong>n fold s<strong>in</strong>ger from<br />

his home, and shot him LBBTQ are also<br />

be<strong>in</strong>g hunted and murdered because<br />

be<strong>in</strong>g gay or lesbian is seen as un<br />

Islamic by the Taliban tyrants.<br />

<strong>The</strong>se are the follow-through activities<br />

of the repressive Taliban despots who<br />

aga<strong>in</strong> have control of the Afghan<br />

people and their culture. This is a<br />

devastat<strong>in</strong>g shock to the country that<br />

had a taste of what is possible with<br />

more freedom and respect for basic<br />

human dignity. <strong>The</strong> United States is not<br />

responsible for the supremacist actions<br />

of the Taliban although it was surmised<br />

that what is tak<strong>in</strong>g place would take<br />

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BAR| FOOD | RESORTS<br />

Cathedral City<br />

BARS|FOOD<br />

<strong>The</strong> Barracks<br />

Runway<br />

Sunsh<strong>in</strong>e Cafe<br />

AMP Sports Lounge<br />

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BARS|FOOD<br />

Playoffs Sports Bar<br />

Resorts<br />

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Desert Paradise<br />

Resort<br />

LA DOLCE VITA<br />

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Eagle 501 LOCAL Bar EVENTS<strong>Gay</strong> Mart<br />

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Did We Miss<br />

Toucan’s<br />

Streetbar You?<br />

Oscar’s<br />

Let us k<strong>now</strong><br />

Chill bar<br />

Hunters FREE LISTING!<br />

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ONGOING HAPPENINGS<br />

Thursday nights VILLAGEFEST takes place<br />

<strong>in</strong> downtown Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs on Palm<br />

Canyon Drive every.<br />

villagefest.org<br />

<strong>Guide</strong>d Nature Walks<br />

Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Aerial Tramway<br />

Check schedule. pstramway.com<br />

FRIENDS OF THE DESERT<br />

MOUNTAINS celebrate Friends’<br />

champions and accomplishments<br />

November 10th services hikes various<br />

events check schedule<br />

desertmounta<strong>in</strong>s.org<br />

GENERAL SERVICES<br />

Red’s Haul<strong>in</strong>g. We remove trash and<br />

unwanted items. Garage clean outs.<br />

Red 760-288-6956<br />

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Accidentally <strong>in</strong>vented dur<strong>in</strong>g World War<br />

II, while attempt<strong>in</strong>g to create a synthetic<br />

rubber substitute, James Wright dropped<br />

boric acid <strong>in</strong>to silicone oil. <strong>The</strong> result was<br />

a polymerized substance that bounced,<br />

<strong>The</strong> government wasn’t <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> his<br />

creation, but Peter Hodgson <strong>in</strong>stantly<br />

knew it could be a hit. He re-named the<br />

creation “Silly Putty” and marketed it as<br />

a toy <strong>in</strong> 1950. It bounces, it stretches, it<br />

breaks- it’s Silly Putty It was even used by<br />

the crew of Apollo 8 to secure tools <strong>in</strong><br />

zero gravity,<br />

7. Microwave Ovens:<br />

<strong>The</strong> microwave oven is a standard<br />

appliance <strong>in</strong> most American households,<br />

but it has <strong>only</strong> been around s<strong>in</strong>ce the<br />

late 1940s. In 1945, Percy Spencer was<br />

experiment<strong>in</strong>g with a new vacuum<br />

tube called a mag- netron while do<strong>in</strong>g<br />

research for the Raytheon Corporation.<br />

He was <strong>in</strong>trigued when the candy<br />

bar <strong>in</strong> his pocket began to melt, and<br />

he immediately saw the potential <strong>in</strong><br />

this revolutionary process. In 1947,<br />

Raytheon built the first microwave oven,<br />

the Radarange, which weighed 750<br />

pounds, was 5½ feet tall, and cost about<br />

$5,000. When the Radarange became<br />

available for home use <strong>in</strong> the early<br />

1950s, <strong>its</strong> bulky size and expensive price<br />

tag made it unpopular with consumers.<br />

But <strong>in</strong> 1967, a much more popular<br />

countertop version was <strong>in</strong>troduced at a<br />

price of $495.<br />

wheat sitt<strong>in</strong>g out, and it was lifeless<br />

when he returned. As opposed to<br />

discard<strong>in</strong>g it, the Kelloggs sent it through<br />

rollers, want<strong>in</strong>g to make long sheets of<br />

mixture, however they got flakes. <strong>The</strong>y<br />

toasted the drops, which were also a<br />

success with patients, call<strong>in</strong>g it Granose.<br />

<strong>The</strong> sibl<strong>in</strong>gs tried different th<strong>in</strong>gs with<br />

different gra<strong>in</strong>s, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g corn, and <strong>in</strong><br />

1906, Will made the Kelloggs Company<br />

to sell the corn drops. On standard, John<br />

wouldn’t jo<strong>in</strong> the organization s<strong>in</strong>ce Will<br />

brought down the wellbe<strong>in</strong>g ben ef<strong>its</strong> of<br />

the oat by add<strong>in</strong>g sugar.<br />

9. Vasel<strong>in</strong>e:<br />

Accidentally <strong>in</strong>vented by every boy who<br />

ever reached puberty! Because one<br />

Robert A Chesebrough was fasc<strong>in</strong>ated<br />

by a residue called “rod wax on his<br />

drill<strong>in</strong>g rig? Chesebrough, a chemist,<br />

who was also <strong>in</strong>to sperm oil, traveled to<br />

the oil fields of Tit’sville, Pennsylvania to<br />

research a new and different oil.<br />

Turns out that frothy rod wax was the<br />

climax of his life. He named it Greek<br />

Water because of <strong>its</strong> great facials.<br />

A moisture <strong>in</strong>sulator for <strong>local</strong> sk<strong>in</strong><br />

conditions, you k<strong>now</strong> characterized by<br />

tissue dehydration. It is highly ref<strong>in</strong>ed,<br />

triple-purified and regarded as noncarc<strong>in</strong>ogenic.<br />

It even meets FDA<br />

requirements for be<strong>in</strong>g safe for human<br />

consumption.<br />

8. Corn Flakes:<br />

Accidentally <strong>in</strong>vented when one Will<br />

Kellogg <strong>in</strong>advertently left some bubbled<br />

Today most just call it lube.<br />

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BUSINESS Directory<br />

Patriot Services LIC. General contractor<br />

Handyman ELECTRICAL 760-327-9619<br />

DAVE MAY CONCRETE<br />

erotic relaxation. 760-835-0727<br />

Hey guys...take a break from life and<br />

come relax with a great massage<br />

by tra<strong>in</strong>ed hands. I am a Professional<br />

Massage <strong>The</strong>rapist here offer<strong>in</strong>g<br />

someth<strong>in</strong>g therapeutic, restorative and<br />

sensually tailored to your needs. I am<br />

well tra<strong>in</strong>ed and provide a session that<br />

is unparalleled. Say hi and tell me how<br />

I can make your body feel awesome!<br />

<strong>The</strong> massage is done on a table. I see<br />

people at my location.<br />

I am off Ramon by Sunrise.<br />

845-866-0498 Mark<br />

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS<br />

Cabot’s Pueblo Museum<br />

760-329-7610<br />

McCallum Adobe 760-323-8297<br />

Indian Canyons 760-323-6018<br />

PATIOS | SIDEWALKS | DRIVEWAYS |KOOL DECKS<br />

760-327-4849<br />

LIC. #441265<br />

MASSAGE<br />

MALE KNEADS Exceptional, Sensual,<br />

Sooth<strong>in</strong>g, body work for men of all<br />

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extraord<strong>in</strong>ary experience <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>novative<br />

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Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Aerial Tram<br />

760-325-1449<br />

Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Air Museum<br />

760-778-6262<br />

Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Art Museum<br />

760-325-7186<br />

Sunnylands<br />

760-328-2829<br />

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place. Several positive happen<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

have occurred after the removal of the<br />

Trump Regime. But we also have our<br />

own warn<strong>in</strong>gs of what could happen if<br />

the current climate <strong>in</strong> the United States<br />

cont<strong>in</strong>ues with the repressive hate.<br />

bigotry and distorted control attitude<br />

of the political white supremacists and<br />

their confused followers of the former<br />

Trump tyranny who were among the<br />

<strong>in</strong>surrections that pillaged the capital<br />

on January 6, <strong>2021.</strong> Racism is extreme,<br />

Repression of women’s right to their own<br />

body functions is even be<strong>in</strong>g destroyed<br />

by the right-w<strong>in</strong>g element of the<br />

Supreme Court. Attempts to restrict the<br />

rights of LGBTQ people <strong>in</strong> employment<br />

are also be<strong>in</strong>g attempted by the<br />

Supreme Court. When will the arts and<br />

other forms of human expression also be<br />

targeted for repression and control?<br />

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Welcome!<br />

WORSHIP WITH US IN PERSON<br />

SUNDAYS AT 10 AM<br />

3601 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

Demuth Community Center<br />

God’s Love &<br />

Good Works.<br />

760.327.3802<br />

www.bloom<strong>in</strong>thedesert.org<br />

WORSHIP WITH US ONLINE<br />

SUNDAYS AT 10 AM<br />

Facebook<br />

Bloom <strong>in</strong> the Desert M<strong>in</strong>istries UCC<br />

REPLAY ANYTIME<br />

YouTube<br />

Bloom <strong>in</strong> the Desert M<strong>in</strong>istries UCC<br />

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BUSINESS Directory<br />

Patton Memorial Museum 760-227-3483<br />

Joshua Tree National park<br />

760-367-5500<br />

ATTORNEYS<br />

Joseph Rhea Legal issues, Crim<strong>in</strong>al law<br />

Human Rights 760 322-3001<br />

goto https://t<strong>in</strong>yurl.com/ddggay<br />

FREE COMMUNITY LISTINGS<br />

AAP - Food Samaritans (760) 325-8481<br />

Eisenhower HIV Cl<strong>in</strong>ic (760) 834-7930<br />

DAP/ DOCK Cl<strong>in</strong>ic (760) 992-0492<br />

Borrego Health (Stonewall Medical<br />

Center) Cathedral City 760-507-3310<br />

SHOPPING<br />

Gear Leather and Fetish 760-322-3363<br />

We carry <strong>only</strong> the f<strong>in</strong>est quality leather<br />

and fetish goods, gym wear, toys and<br />

furnish<strong>in</strong>gs, all designed to get you off<br />

and make you look good while you’re<br />

do<strong>in</strong>g it. gearleather.com 650 E. Sunny<br />

Dunes<br />

Off Ramp Leathers 760-778-2798<br />

offrampleathers.com New and used<br />

leather and fetish/BSDM gear.<br />

Alterations and repairs handmade item<br />

by Paul. Great selection of consignment<br />

items. 650 E. Sunny Dunes Rd., Unit 3,<br />

Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, CA<br />

GROUPS/ORG/HELP<br />

First State Monument<br />

Dedicated<br />

To LGBT who gave all!<br />

LGBT Veterans Memorial<br />

Desert Memorial Park,<br />

Cathedral City, CA<br />

Tom Swann Hernandez<br />

AMVETS POST 66<br />

tomswannhernandez<br />

@earthl<strong>in</strong>k.net<br />

Vet Records https://vetrecs.archives.<br />

gov/VeteranRequest/home.html for vet<br />

or family or with written authorization.<br />

San Diego VA Regional Office’s Virtual<br />

VA Benef<strong>its</strong> Brief<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Explore and learn more about a variety<br />

of VA benef<strong>its</strong><br />

Lgbt community center<br />

760-416-7790 thecenterps.org<br />

Want More W<strong>in</strong>ter Wonderlust?<br />

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American cancer society<br />

800-227-2345<br />

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No <strong>December</strong> Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Instead, Jo<strong>in</strong> us for a<br />

Holiday Celebration<br />

Tuesday, <strong>December</strong> 21<br />

@ 5:00 PM<br />

Eight4N<strong>in</strong>e Restaurant<br />

If you have any<br />

questions or comments<br />

about the event you can reach us at: <strong>in</strong>fo@<br />

desert-stonewall.org or (760) 260-8104<br />

(Voicemail).<br />

You are <strong>in</strong>vited to jo<strong>in</strong> us for appetizers with<br />

a No-Host bar at Eight4N<strong>in</strong>e Restaurant &<br />

Lounge, located at 849 N Palm Canyon Dr.,<br />

Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs. We will be on the patio<br />

(with heaters) from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on<br />

<strong>December</strong> 21.<br />

This is a “Members Only” event but if your<br />

membership has lapsed you can renew<br />

<strong>in</strong> advance or at the event. Members may<br />

br<strong>in</strong>g one guest. We will require proof of<br />

COVID vacc<strong>in</strong>ation status for admission<br />

but masks are optional on the patio. If you<br />

stay for d<strong>in</strong>ner (reservations suggested)<br />

Eight4N<strong>in</strong>e requires a mask unless you are<br />

seated.<br />

Let’s celebrate the holidays together, with the<br />

fervent hope that this will kick-off our return to<br />

<strong>in</strong>-person monthly meet<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> the New Year.<br />

Your RSVP by Sunday <strong>December</strong> 19 will help.<br />

We will let you k<strong>now</strong> if you need to renew your<br />

membership.<br />

Reasonable accommodations will be provided at our meet<strong>in</strong>gs for people with disabilities.<br />

Please call us at (760) 260-8104 at least 48 hours <strong>in</strong> advance to make your request or for<br />

any questions, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g but not limited to the program, closed captions, park<strong>in</strong>g, restroom<br />

facilities, ASL requirements or alternate format materials.<br />

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BUSINESS<br />

Amvets: Veterans club 760-324-5670<br />

Coachella Valley sexual assault<br />

(760) 568-9071<br />

Directory<br />

Desert Legal aid: 760-832-9770<br />

Stonewall democrats:<br />

desert-stonewall.Org<br />

Space Permitt<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Desert w<strong>in</strong>ds freedom band<br />

760 776-2700<br />

-<strong>Gay</strong> artists -760 835 0727<br />

-<strong>Gay</strong> book club of ps—write to<br />

Bookclubofps@yahoo.Com<br />

-Transgender Community<br />

Transcc.Org<br />

Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>Gay</strong><br />

Men’s Chorus 760-219-2077<br />

Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Leather Order of the Desert<br />

760 272-5553<br />

Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Pride<br />

Pspride.Org<br />

Prime Timers of the Desert<br />

760-424-8014.<br />

NATURIST DAY PASSES<br />

<strong>Gay</strong> Men CCBC Resort<br />

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see on a Ishihara Color Bl<strong>in</strong>dness test<br />

Protanope = no red receptors, Deuteranope - no green,<br />

and Tritanope = no blue. If you do have color bl<strong>in</strong>dness<br />

there are many technologies be<strong>in</strong>g developed to help you<br />

better detect colors around you.<br />

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