July 15, 2015 Digital and Print, LGBT Guide to the Palm Springs Desert Area.

INSIDE THIS WEEK ENTERTAINMENT AND LODGING OSCAR’S CAFE & BAR CCBC RESORT INN EXILE BARRACKS TOOL SHED TRYST BAR AND LOUNGE RIO AZUL BONGO JOHNNY PINOCCHIO AND MORE

Events IDYLLWILD ART UNCORKED BLOOM IN THE DESERT HOT AUGUST NIGHTS MID-SUMMER DANCE PARTY THROWBACK THURSDAYS WITH JERSEY SHORE ADULT WET ‘N’ WILD WEDNESDAY

FREE EVENTS HARD ROCK THE SAGUARO PALM SPRINGS PLUS WRITERS JERSEY SHORE, GEORGE ZANDER, ADRIAN’S PICKS, DAVE MURDOCK, CARL BOREY AND MORE!

I Live to Sing Featuring Makudupanyane Senaoana Senaoana

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Weekender Guide

Mid-Summer Dance Party Saturday, July 25at 8:00pm Palm Springs Pavilion 401 S Pavilion Way, Palm Springs Ca, desertaidsproject.thankyou4caring.org Join us for a 1950’s themed dance party including two live DJ’s, Go-Go dancers, open bar and hors d’ouvres at the all-indoor, air conditioned, Palm Springs Pavillion.

I LIVE TO SING Sunday, July 19th - 7 to 9 p.m The Marquee Theater page 20 CCBC RESORT JULY 25 CUMUNION PARTY

Throwback Thursdays with Jersey Shore Returns August 6th The CAMP returns on Thursday, August 6th for a Special Summer Sing-A-Long Series beginning with the 50th Anniversary Celebration of “The Sound of Music”.

Come dressed as your favorite character and be ready to sing!

Oscar’s Cafe & Bar Thursday, Friday, Saturday catch the Carnival Cabaret hosted by James GYPSY Haake (The new Palm Spring Follies) Doors Open 6:30 pm Show Starts at 8 pm Friday: DJ Bob Scatch July 19 Rose Mallet 11am-2Pm July 26 Brianna Finnel 11am - 2pm

BARRACKS Friday Pool Tournament TOOL SHED Serge Puis will be our DJ This Friday and Saturday 10 PM to 2 AM! TRYST BAR AND LOUNGE Palms Springs newest bar Karaoke Wednesday 9p

Events Idyllwild ART UNCORKED The first pop-up art gallery of its kind in Idyllwild, we will have your favorite exhibits along with a few new twists!

The 7th Annual Joshua Tree Gay Pride Festival EVOLUTION September 25-27, 2015 An Arts & Music Festival for the WHOLE family! http://www.joshuatreegaypride.com WET ‘N’ WILD WEDNESDAY $10 adult pool party at wet ‘n’ wild Every Wednesday in July 21+ For grown-ups only. Every Wednesday in July guests can enjoy music, drink specials and limited attractions.

FREE Bloom in the Desert Friday Pool Parties at the Hard Rock!

HOT AUGUST NIGHTS The Saguaro Palm Springs bloominthedesert.org All are welcome.

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Saturday O-69 Bingo Noon to 2 PM Great Prizes!

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Inside This Week’s Issue “Daily What’s Happening” Page 12 31 Business Directory 16 Carl’s Real-estate tips 36 Classifieds 25 Desert Center For Sexual Awareness 32 Trending Locally 33 Gay Resorts 42 Jersey’s Journal 26 Leather Realm 36 Massage Directory 31 Quote of the week 04 Weekender 43 The Last Word 35 The Center Schedule 42 Weekly Guide to Stars

Volume 21, Issue 2 July 15, 2015 to July 21, 2015

CELEBRATING 21 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE FOR AND ABOUT THE LGBT COMMUNITY

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Featured Bars & Restaurants

Bongo Johnny’s Patio Bar & Grille 214 East Arenas Road, PS, CA Tool Shed - Leather Bar 600 E Sunny Dunes Rd , PS, CA (760) 320-3299 10:00 am – 2:00 am

The Barracks - Leather Bar 67625 E. Palm Canyon Dr. , CC,CA 2:00 pm – 2:00 am Score - Local Bar 301 E Arenas Rd , PS, CA (760) 327-0753 6:00 am – 2:00 pm

2100 N. Palm Canyon Dr. , PS, CA Streetbar (760) 320-1266 224 E Arenas Rd , PS, CA DiGS (760) 321-0031 36-737 Cathedral Canyon Dr. , CC, CA Georgie’s Alibi (760) 325-5533 369 N Palm Canyon Dr , PS CA Studio One 11 (760) 328-2900 67555 E. Palm Canyon Dr. , CC, CA Chill bar (NEW) (760) 537-0172 217 E Arenas , PS, CA Hunters Palm Springs 10AM - 7:00 PM 302 E Arenas Rd , Palm Springs, CA Cafe Palette 315 East Arenas Road, PS, CA

BINGO Score Sat. 12pm

Tool Shed Wed. 12PM 0-69 Bingo

Legends of Palm Springs - Local Bar 125 E Tahquitz Canyon Way , PS, CA (760) 656-8680 11:00 am – 12:00 am

Legends of Palm Springs Sat. 2PM Bingo With Cowboy Steve

Oscar’s Cafe & Bar - Inside/Outside 125 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, PS, CA (760) 325-1188 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

Tryst Wednesday 9pm

Pinocchio In the Desert - Rest. & Bar 134 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, PS, CA (760) 322-3776 7:30 am – 2:00 pm Rio Azul - Mexican Style Rest. and Bar (760) 992-5641 350 South Indian Cyn, PS, CA Sunshine Cafe - Family Style Rest.

36815 Cathedral Canyon Drive, CC, CA (760) 328-1415 6:00 am – 9:00 pm

More Bars & Restaurants SpurLine (760) 778-4326 200 S Indian Canyon Dr , PS, CA Toucan’s Tiki Lounge (760) 416-7584

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KARAOKE POOL

Tool Shed Free Pool 6pm-2am Tues.

Thurs. 7pm & Sun. 3PM 8 Ball tournament Barracks Mon 7pm

HAPPY HOUR

Tryst Everyday til 8p Oscars - Mon-Fri 2p-7p Score - Everyday 6a-8p Tool Shed - Mon-Fri 10a-8p S&S 8a-8p Pinocchio - Everyday 7:30a-2p Rio Azul - Wed-Sun 4p-7p Barracks - Mon-Sat 2p-2p Sun Bev Bus Bongo Johnny’s Patio Bar & Grill 5$ Bottomless Mimosas w/food purchase

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 15TH

6:00 AM Score Happy Hour til 8 PM Score $2 Rolling Rock Bottles all day Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special Chili Relleno & Eggs $9.75, Lunch Special Bacon Guacamole Cheeseburger $10.95 7:30 AM Pinocchio Everyday Bottomless Champagne! $2.50 Well Drinks & Martinis 9:00 AM Bongo Johnny’s 10:00 AM Tool Shed Happy Hour until 8:00pm; $3 Jager Shots All Day Long 12:00 PM Tool Shed The Original O-69 Bingo at 12 Noon 2:00 PM Barracks Happy Hour to 8PM Legends of Palm Springs 2-4-1 Happy Hour 2 to 7 PM 3:00 PM Oscars Happy Hour 3 7PM Sunshine Cafe Dinner Special Chicken Enchiladas $12.95 4:00 PM Legends of Palm Springs Trivia 5:00 PM Rio Azul Happy Hour 5-7 PM 6:00 PM Legends of Palm Springs Karaoke Jo 6 PM to 10 PM 8:00 PM Barracks Underwear Night 9:00 PM Tool Shed Wet Weds !$3 Jagermeister and fireball shots all day

7:30 AM Pinocchio Everyday Bottomless Champagne! $2.50 Well Drinks & Martinis 9:00 AM Bongo Johnny’s 10:00 AM Tool Shed Happy Hour until 8:00pm 11:00 AM Oscars 11a - 9 p 2:00 PM Barracks Happy Hour to 8PM Oscars Happy Hour to 7PM Legends of Palm Springs Happy Hour to 2-7 3:00 PM Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Special $9.95 5:00 PM Rio Azul Happy Hour from 5 PM To 7 PM Street Fair Crispy Tacos $2 6:00 PM Palm Springs Village Fest 7:00 PM Tool Shed 8-Ball Tournament 8:00 PM Barracks SPANK! Fetish Social Night Tool Shed Underwear Night 10:00 PM Barracks THRUST featuring Art with his men and DJ Mixtress Victoria 7:00 PM Hard Rock CafeF LIRT Bella da Ball-

FRIDAY, JULY 17TH

6:00 AM Score Happy Hour til 8 PM Score $7 Belvedere Vodka all day Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special California Chipotle Benedict $10.50, Lunch Special Fish and Chips $10.25 7:30 AM Pinocchio Everyday Bottomless Champagne!

6:00 AM $2.50 Well Drinks & Martinis Score Happy Hour til 8 PM 9:00 AM Bongo Johnny’s Score $4 Budweiser 25 ounce cans all day 10:00 AM Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special Carne Asada Tool Shed Happy Hour til 8pm and Eggs $10.25, Lunch Special Meatloaf or 11:00 AM Meatloaf Sandwich $9.75 Visit us at desertdailyguide.com and Like usOscars on Facebook.com/desertdailyguide 13 11 - 10

THURSDAY, JULY 16TH

2:00 PM Barracks Happy Hour to 8PM Oscars Happy Hour to 7PM Legends of Palm Springs 2p - 7:30p 3:00 PM Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Special $9.95 5:00 PM Rio Azul House Margarita $5 Hunters FUR 7:00 PM Barracks Fund Raisers & Cruise Night Spurline show tunes 8:00 PM Streetbar VJ Rob Roberts

SATURDAY, JULY 18TH

6:00 AM Score Happy Hour until 8 PM Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special Pork Chili Verde Omelet or burrito $9.95 or salmon Benedict $10.95 7:30 AM Pinocchio Everyday Bottomless Champagne! $2.50 Well Drinks & Martinis 8:00 AM Bongo Johnny’s Oscars 8a -10p Brunch until 2 PM $5 Bloody Mary’s, $9 Bottomless Mimosas Tool Shed Happy Hour til 8pm; Rehab with Doctor Tom until 2 PM 11:00 AM Legends of Palm Springs Happy Hour from 11 to 7 PM Score12:00 Noon Bingo 1:00 PM

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Legends of Palm Springs $3 Holler - Beer, Hot Dog, & Chips till 5pm 2:00 PM Legends Bingo With Cowboy Steve Barracks Happy Hour to 8 PM DiGS MARM-A-RAMA Spin the Wheel Drinks 3:00 PM Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Special $9.95 5:00 PM Rio Azul House Margaritas $5 7:00 PM DiGS Country Western Roundup!

8:00 PM Streetbar VJ Rob Roberts Spurline show tunes 10:00 PM

Toucans DJ GoGO Boys

SUNDAY, JULY 19TH

6:00 AM Score Happy Hour til 8 PM Score $4 Cucumber or Southern Mary all day 7:00 AM Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special Eggs Benedict $10.25 7:30 AM Pinocchio Bottomless Champagne! $2.50 Well Drinks & Martinis. Get a Martini BURGER! 8:00 AM Oscars 8a - 2a Brunch til 2 PM $5 Bloody Marys, $9 Bottomless Mimosas Tool Shed Cheap Beer Day $1.75 16 oz. Bud or Bud Light Drafts From Open ‘Til Close, Happy Hour until 8pm 8:00 AM Bongo Johnny’s 11:00 AM Legends of Palm Springs Happy Hour from 11 to 7 PM 1:00 PM Tool Shed 8-Ball Tourn.

Legends Karaoki Brunch 1-5pm SpurLine Beer Bust until 7:00 2:00 PM Barracks Beer Bust All Day Long 3:00 PM Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Special $9.95

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4:00 PM Oscars Sunday Funday Tea Dance 5:00 PM Rio Azul Happy Hour from 5 To 7 PM 7:00 PM Streetbar “Miss Fern” 8:00 PM Tool Shed $1.75 beer all day.

Toucans The Playgirls bring you shows every Sunday at 8 and 10 PM.

MONDAY, JULY 20TH

6:00 AM Score Happy Hour til 8 PM $7 Belvedere Vodka all day Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special Pork Chile Verde Omelet or Burrito $9.95 7:30 AM Pinocchio Everyday Bottomless Champagne! $2.50 Well Drinks & Martinis 9:00 AM Bongo Johnny’s 10:00 AM Tool Shed Happy Hour until 8 PM 11:00 AM Oscars 11a - 9p Happy Hour All Day $7 Burgers & Fries 2:00 PM Barracks Happy Hour to 8 PM $1.50 Drafts All Day Legends of Palm Springs Happy Hour from 2 to 7 PM 2-4-1 cocktails 3:00 PM Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Special $9.95 5:00 PM Rio Azul Happy Hour from 5 PM To 7 PM 7:00 PM Barracks Free Pizza & Beer Bust Prices Hunters Service Ind. Night SpurLine Original One & Only Showtunes

$2 PBR Tallboys and Free Pool all day Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special 1/2 french toast w/ bacon, eggs $8.75, Lunch Special 1/2 sandwich/soup or salad $8.75 7:30 AM Pinocchio Everyday Bottomless Champagne! $2.50 Well Drinks & Martini 10:00 AM Tool Shed Happy Hour until 8pm 11:00 AM Oscars 11a 9p Happy Hour All Day Azul Bella da Ball Cabaret Variety Revue 2:00 PM Barracks Happy Hour until 8 PM Legends of Palm Springs Happy Hour 2 to 7 PM 3:00 PM Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Special $9.95 6:00 PM Tool Shed Free Pool 6 PM to 10 PM Hunters Trivia Tuesday!

TUESDAY, JULY 21TH 6:00 AM Score Happy Hour til 8 PM

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UPCOMING EVENTS: 7/17 DK POTLUCK MUNCH & DEMO 7PM-9PM 7/21, SMART RECOVERY 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PLEASE CALL DCSA FOR TIMES & MORE INFO.

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LEATHER REALM by Dave Murdock Sometimes it’s a pain in the ass following the Leather codes of Trust, Honor, and Respect. It’s just sometimes seems more convenient to tell that little white lie, or to pretend you didn’t hear someone backstabbing another member of the community, or to let an untruth go unchallenged. Bertrand Russell wrote “We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one that we preach, but do not practice, and another that we practice, but seldom preach.” And therein lies the rub. As a Leather person one is taught, and then one teaches, that you always take the high road. You always give someone the benefit of the doubt. You always check facts before believing rumors.

You always tell the truth about your skills.

You always protect a fellow Leatherman’s reputation until such time as it is proven that he longer deserves respect. You trust your Leather family implicitly because they will never harm you. You honor those who came before you AND those who will take your place. You respect your fellow Leathermen at all times. Sure you’re supposed to do all of those things, and you teach newbies that’s the way to do it, but in reality we are all human, hard as that is to believe sometimes <grin>.

OK, now we get back to Bertrand Russell again, because I think he’s hit it on the head.

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going against the Leather code? Well, yes it is. You’re supposed to be honest with your Leather brothers and sisters because they need to know what you are really thinking. And you’re supposed to own up to any transgressions you might have made because that’s the honorable thing to do. You raise your hand way up high and say “Yup, I screwed up”, and then try to make amends, even though it’s not a very comfortable situation to be in. Either way you are continually finding yourself at a moral crossroads.

So, what do you do? Well, as I said, we’re all human and sometimes we don’t make the right choices, even though we know they’re right. But does that make the choice correct? No, it doesn’t. I recently found myself in a situation where I read another Leather person castigating a respected (and very influential) member of the community, and then went on to criticize another organization without trying to offer constructive criticism first. I could have let it slide, neither of the communications was made public. Neither the person nor the organization would be hurt because they probably wouldn’t find out. And, the person making the comments was a friend, and someone who has been in the community for a long time, and thus deserved my respect. I knew if I said something that it would cause a firestorm, something no one needs in their life, but I sincerely couldn’t, in good conscience, do so. And I got heat for it. No, I’m certainly Continued on page 41

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TODAY ADULT BOOK STORE Hidden Joy 760 328-1694 ADULT FETISH AND TOYS Gear Leather & Fetish 760 322-3363 Not So Innocent 760 322-0999 ATTORNEYS Joseph Rhea 760 322-3001 Manuel Barba 760 770-3377 AUTO DEALERSHIP Volkswagen Palm Springs N8 760 770-1100

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AUTO REPAIR-PAINTING Maaco, America’s Body Shop Joel 760 202-1411 BARS The Barracks 760 321-9688 Score 760 327-0753 BLINDS, SHUTTERS & DRAPES Pat Nyman 951 924-0033 CEMENT CONTRACTOR Dave May Concrete 760 327 4849 FURNITURE MJ Custom Furniture 760 779-0303 HAULING & MOVING Red’s Hauling J3 760 288-6956 GYMS WorkOUT Gym 760 325-4600 Leather Repair Custom Gear Leather and Fetish 760322-3363 gearleather.com 650 E. Sunny Dunes 760-778-2798

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GAY PALM SPRINGS EVENTS Group on FaceBook Homo Estas? Latinas Hosted by Fabeyonce 10:15pm every Friday, At Alibi Azul Vitaman Q A gay musical revenue by Eric Lane June 19- July 26 Friday/Sat at 8pm or Sundays at 2pm at Desert Rose Playhouse Monday Latin Nights at Toucans Tiki Lounge every Monday. Drink specials and a fantastic all Spanish Drag Show at 10pm SUNDAY!!! IT’S GETTING HOT IN HERE! Toucan’s Tiki Lounge presents TOMMI ROSE & THE PLAYGIRLS Get your Leather Pride VIP or individual event tickets today!

Palm Springs Leather Pride 2015 October 29 Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert in Palm Springs, California FOR MORE INFORMATION JOIN GAY PALM SPRINGS EVENTS ON FACEBOOK

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RESORT PALM SPRINGS STYLE THE TWENTY DOLLAR TRICK The twenty dollar bill trick is sweeping the travel industry and becoming extremely popular, especially in Las Vegas. When you check into a hotel you simply slip the front desk clerk a $20 bill with your credit card, while asking “Do you have any complimentary upgrades available?”. The general rule of thumb is that the front desk clerk will check for upgrades and if they cannot find anything they will return the $20 tip, making it risk free!

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ESCAPE 760 325-5269

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INNDULGE 760-327-1408 LA DOLCE VITA 760 325-2686

Triangle Inn 760 322-7993

SANTIAGO 800 710-7729

Helios 760-323-2869

SKYLARK HOTEL 760 322-2267

BEARFOOT INN 760-699-7641

TORTUGA DEL SOL 760 416-3111

CANYON CLUB HOTEL 760 778-8042

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CASITAS LAQUITA (LESBIAN) 760 4169999

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DESERT ECLIPSE 760 325-0655 DESERT PARADISE 760 320-5650

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MATRIMONY SPIRITUALITY Rev. Terry Scott, Minister iamrevterry@yahoo.com Bloom In the Desert Ministries 760 327-3802 PAINTERS Jeff Larsen 760 902-0175 PET GROOMING Alexâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pet Grooming 760 327-5186 POSTAL SERVICES Postal Palm Springs 760 864-1401 UPS Store N8 760 324-8184 REAL ESTATE Berrington Properties H13 760 408-4102 San Diego Metro Properties 619-702-2400 RESORTS ALL WORLDS CCBC 760 324-1350

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Helios 760 323-2868 Chaps INN 760 327-8222 Blue Bird Cottage Inn. Idyllwild 951 659-2696 RESTAURANTS Pinocchio’s of the Desert K8 760 322-3776 Oscars Cafe and Bar K8 760 325-1188 Sunshine Cafe M8 760 328-1415 Rio Azul S4 760 992-5641

Wednesday, July 15th 7:00 - 8:00AM - Crystal Meth Anonymous 9:00 - 10:00AM - Beginning Tai Chi 10:00 - 11:00AM - Intermediate Tai Chi 11:00AM - 3:00PM - HICAP Medicare Counseling 11:30AM - 12:30PM - 50 + Fit 12:30 - 4:00PM - Open Play Bridge 7:00 - 8:00PM - Narcotics Anonymous

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Campaign 5:30 - 6:30PM - AA MeetinG 6:00 - 8:00PM - Food Bank 7:00 - 8:00PM - Co-Dependents Anonymous 7:00 - 8:30PM - Gay Rodeo Association Meeting Friday, July 17th 10:30AM - 12:00PM - Men’s Chat Group 11:00AM - 1:00PM - Equality California 7:30 - 9:00PM - Crystal Meth Anonymous Saturday, July 18th 10:00 - 11:30AM - Crystal Meth Anonymous 1:00 - 3:00PM - Creative Writing Group

Monday, July 20th 9:00 AM - 12:00PM - Open Play Bridge 10:30 - 11:30AM - Intermediate Tai Chi 11:30AM - 12:30PM - 50 + Fit 1:00 - 4:00PM - Pinochle Open Play 7:00 - 8:30PM - Spiritual Meditation and Mediumship Tuesday, July 21st 12:30 - 2:00PM - Writers Group 1:30 - 3:00PM - Bereavement Support Group 4:30 - 5:30PM - A Gentle Way to Yoga 6:00 - 7:00PM - A Gentle Way to Yoga

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HOMES FOR RENT/SHARE JUST REMODELED 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH PALM SPRINGS APARTMENT $1,095 TOTALLY REMODELED...be the first to enjoy brand new stainless steel appliances. New granite counter tops in kitchen & bathrooms. Great central location near library & restaurants. 2 parking spaces. Non-smoking, private patio, central AC/heat. Cats & small dogs okay with a deposit.(442)400-9541 CHARMING CASITA Warm Sands. Classic Alexander built building, 50’s modern all redone and new. The 600 sq foot single has a full kitchen with D/W, stove, 2 door refer and great cabinet space. Working brick fireplace, stained concrete floors, central air, and heat. Walk in shower with dual shower heads, fence and covered private patio. Fully gated and secure.

Parking for one car. Laundry available. Quiet area. You must be employed or have verifiable income. $800 monthly, $25 credit check fee (323) 459-6743 or (760) 424-6710 STAND ALONE COTTAGE on a quiet Culde-sac one bedroom, bath, full kitchen and private patio. Few blocks east of Toucans, pool.

Laundry. Cable. High speed and wifi $850.00 + utilities pet ok have verifiable income. Bill 760639-8579

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DID YOU KNOW?

Do you know James Smithson’s legacy.

Smithson was the illegitimate child of the 1st Duke of Northumberland, born in Paris and never once set foot in the Americas.

It was very likely Smithson was gay. One of Smithson’s college mentors, William Thomson, was accused of having sex with a young boy and fled to Italy.

What is not really known is why Smithson left his money to the U.S. having never visited Nonetheless, this scientist who lived a solitary life on the sly and whose career had little impact, would be attached forever to an institution of learning in a nation without inherited titles.

But 1829 he had trust the US would be the beacon of light for all the people of the world.

“I then bequeath the whole of my property, . . . to the United States of America, to found at Washington, under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an Establishment for the increase & diffusion of knowledge among men.”

We do not know if Smithson was gay but we got from him 100 sacks of gold and a divided congress ultimatly did the right thing for the people.

“Modern civilization depends on science …

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JERSEY’S JOURNAL by Jersey Shore Throw Back Thursdays with Jersey Shore returns AGAIN! And this time it’s going to be more of a great time! The wonderful folks of Cathedral City and Head of Fun at Cathedral City, Mr. Chris Parman, in conjunction to Sponsors CCBC Resort, DDG Magazine, Of course...Ultra Star Cinemas plus many others. It takes a village! I am a grateful Villager!

The timing couldn’t be any more perfect as this year is the 50th Anniversary of the first of our Summer Series, The Sound of Music. My hills are always alive! And my ass plays the music. I can bring tears to your eyes or make you laugh in hysterics.

I might be late trying to get up that hill.

I’m not in the best shape.

Planning is in the works for the pre-show cocktail hour and you should start your planning. This event encourages audience participation whether it’s dressing up and/or singing along. The diverse line up of musicals and tear jerkers and comedies and something for everyone.

The first Thursday, August 6th, celebrates The sound of Music followed by Chicago, Dreamgirls, Wizard of Oz, Hello Dolly, Funny Girl, West Side Story, Steal Magnolias, Mommie Dearest, 9 to 5, and Serial Mom. ALL on the LARGEST screen in the desert! And me making comments! Dress up!

Sing along! Get your Junior Mint on!!!!

Where is this amazing event at? When does it start? Something like that must

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cost a whole bunch of cash!!! (ONLY $5!)

Is there a cocktail hour? Who is Sponsoring the event, as Jersey doesn’t roll out of bed for anything under $10 an hour!

I work cheaper in China. I might sing!

I might dance! There are so many questions!!!! Well here are some answers: Join Me for Throw Back Thursdays with Jersey Shore starting August 6th, Event starting at 6 pm with a cocktail hour followed by a presentation of a classic musical or camp showing of your favorite classics on the largest screen in the desert until October 15 at Desert Cinemas UltraMAX Theatre 68510 E. Palm Canyon Cathedral City. Sponsored by CCBC Resort, Cathedral City, UltraStar Cinema, DDG, GED, Plus many more!

Peace, Love and Throw Backs, Jersey Email Jersey @ Dragapalooza@aol.com or follow on Facebook under Jersey Shore

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not holding myself up as a paragon of virtue. I’m usually the one holding up my hand and saying “I f***ed up, sorry” And, in hindsight, I realized that there was a better way to handle it by talking to the person privately, instead of in a an email, and it’s something I did apologize for. But it does serve to illustrate my point. You have to make hard choices sometimes, and sometimes you’re right and sometimes you screw up. And sometimes you do the right thing for the wrong reason, or at the wrong time.

So, where does that leave us? Well, I think that striving for the correct thing to do is what we should hold up as the hallmark of what makes a perfect Leatherman. Does that mean we’ll always achieve it? Decidedly not. Sometimes you’re tired, or hurt, or angry and it influences your decision making at the moment. That, however doesn’t make it right, it only makes you human. So the next time you have a moral decision to make at least try to figure out why you’re making that decision and try to decide if it’s the right thing to do. OK, I’m not telling you anything you haven’t heard, I know that. Just consider it a gentle reminder.

If you have any questions about the Leather scene, or would like to see an article about a specific topic or event, please send an email to LeatherRealm@gmail.com.

Dave Murdock

Transgender Notes

Pentagon to Lift Transgender Ban in the Military In a statement, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter said We have transgender soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines — real, patriotic Americans — who I know are being hurt by an outdated, confusing, inconsistent approach that’s contrary to our value of service and individual merit,” he said.

The Williams Institute at UCLA estimates that 15,500 transgender people currently serve in the armed forces.

Support Groups www.translifeline.org This line is primarily for transgender people experiencing a crisis US: (877) 565-8860 Canada: (877) 330-6366 The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis.

Phone: 1-800-SUICIDE // 1-800-7842433 Also: 1-800-273-TALK // 1-800-2738255 Para obtener asistencia durante las 24 horas, llame al 1-888-628-9454

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THAT IS FUNNY I need volunteers For what?

I’m going to the airport wearing an expensive black dress with a diamond necklace and glasses of champagne in both hands, waltzing through, casually reminding my chauffeur to haul my bags in for me. I need 4-5 attractive people (race+gender doesn’t matter) wearing clothes that are not better than mine, and cool sunglasses begging me not to leave, on their knees, barely grasping my dress because they want me to stay but at the same time they know the dress is worth more than anything they can ever afford.

Turning around ever so slightly and almost spilling, but not quite all the way there, my champagne, I’ll laugh and say quite loudly, “darlings I have to visit my ACTUAL husband!”

Back in my day, we didn’t have menu screens. When a movie ended it was replaced by a tranquil, bright blue screen that suddenly became screeching, demonic static if you didn’t turn off the TV in time.

WEEKLY GUIDE TO THE STARS ARIES: March 20 - April 18: Bring on the fun! The bold Sun ends a month long run through Cancer and your domestic fourth house.

TAURUS: April 19 - May 19: You’ve been caught in a social whirlwind for the past month, thanks to the Sun in your gregarious third house. GEMINI: May 20 - June 19: You’ve had a hardworking start to summer, thanks to the Sun’s month-long visit to Cancer, your second house of work and finance.

CANCER: June 20 - July 21: Birthday season winds down, as the Sun exits Cancer and ventures into Leo for a while, heating up your responsible and productive second house. It’s time to get back to work LEO: July 22 - Aug. 21: It’s Leo time!

The radiant Sun—your ruler—fills you with solar power, as it moves into your sign until August 23. Start shopping for that birthday outfit, and of course,

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planning your blowout bash.

VIRGO: Aug. 22 - Sept. 21: Rolling in the deep? You will be soon enough, Virgo. The Sun plunges into Leo and your mystical 12th house of subconscious activity, turning you into quite the introspective one.

LIBRA: Sept. 22 - Oct. 21: Long nights at the office give way to extended nights in ‘da club… and at the after-party too. The Sun has spent a month in your ambitious tenth house and likely made you so goal-driven SCORPIO: Oct. 22 - Nov. 20: Do the words “world domination” mean anything to you, Scorpio? Admit it, you’re getting a little tingly right now. SAGITTARIUS: Nov. 21 - Dec. 20: There’s nothing a Sagittarius loves more than a chance to pack a suitcase and explore new vistas. Well, get the luggage, Archer, because the Sun begins a monthlong visit to Leo, your ninth house of

travel, adventure and learning CAPRICORN: Dec. 21 - Jan. 18: No more skimming the surface, Capricorn. The Sun spends the next weeks in Leo, your eighth house of intimacy, research and joint ventures..

AQUARIUS: Jan. 19 - Feb. 17: You answer to nobody, Aquarius—well, most of the time. But between now and August 23, the Sun is in Leo, your seventh house of one-on-one relationships. You might actually set aside that “Aquarius knows best” schtick and open up to some input.

PISCES: Feb. 18 - March 19: Measure once, cut twice. The Sun enters Leo and your efficient sixth house until August 23, putting your daydreamy sign in officious spirits. You can actually be quite organized

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THE LAST WORD by George W. Zander Amid celebrations and marriages around the nation, there are still a couple of nasty blemishes.

First....There are daily news reports that state and local officials that are continuing to deny marriage licenses to same-sex couples — and in some cases are shutting down operations entirely. Nasty. So, Congressional Democrats have jumped on this.

In a letter dated July 9, the group of Democratic lawmakers led by Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) calls on U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to take steps to enforce the ruling and ensure same-sex couples can obtain a marriage license in all 50 states.

“The state and local officials standing in the way of marriage equality for all are standing on the wrong side of history,” Pocan said in a statement. “The Supreme Court’s ruling was clear: Marriage equality is a right enshrined in the Constitution. Denying samesex couples their constitutionally protected rights is backwards and has no place in our democracy. This contempt for people who want nothing more than to be happy with their loved ones is an affront to our Constitution.”

couples, but nonetheless urges “appropriate steps” and “any actions necessary.”

Second- We have, which is not a surprise, heard that LGBT hate crimes have elevated around our nation and locally since June 26. There have been beatings, shootings and harassment and general elevations in homophobia and trans-phobia. Even on Arenas Road in Palm Springs (sacred ground) there was one clearly deranged man wandering the street and ended up attacking two over- 70 year old men. Folks grabbed him and held him until the PSPD could get him in jail. He has been accused of hate crimes.

Even though we have little trouble in California with the first one, the second one needs us all to be aware of our surroundings and our be vigelent.

The letter doesn’t specify what action the Justice Department should take to ensure clerks afford marriage licenses to same-sex George W. Zander Field Manager, Equality California 760.409.0208 george.zander@eqca.org Visit us at desertdailyguide.com and Like us on Facebook.com/desertdailyguide

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