Feel-good Friday: a little Bergman

Here’s a healthy dose of subtle darkness. The person watering my plants might not find it humorous, but I do.

I just hope to God they’re alive when I get back. No pressure!

Adapted from The Seventh Seal (1957) Directed by Ingmar Bergman.

This Film Noir is about a man seeking answers about life, death, and the existence of God as he plays chess against the Grim Reaper during the Black Plague. The photo is from a movie still, and the text is not the original (as if). The original title was Det sjunde inseglet.

On a lighter note…I had the pleasure of finally meeting country recording artist Jenni Doyle. We have mutual friends who’ve been trying to get us together forever and finally Wednesday night we did manage to meet up. She has a wonderful voice and I have her CD “Grateful Heart.” Among her many accomplishments she’s sang “Oh Canada” in front of thousands of people at Rogers Arena and a Shania Twain tribute. But that don’t impress me much!

I look forward to our next visit. I intend to do a separate blog on only her very soon.

With Jenni Doyle at **Palm Canyon Roadhouse** in Palm Springs. Then on to **Sammy G’s** from there for a delicious dinner. Moez, her lovely and handsome husband, accompanied us.

Have a wonderful weekend y’all

FUN

McCormick’s Car Auction

Here goes.…some cool classic, exotic and/or vintage cars (and people) seen over the weekend.

Seeing everything in **Red**+White. Photos: d. king

With friends Gary & Ramona. Gary buys, re-stores (if need be) and re-sells classic cars.

Ramona stands by whatever this is. We’ll call it the mean, green road machine. You can say it captured our attention.

Rest of the Weekend:

There was some fantastic ART for sale Saturday at the official opening of the ART Hotel. These two pieces were my favorite. Cacti is by Zach Fleming & the Abstract is by Gerald Patrick. It was a fun afternoon with live music, wine, art, some collectors + a few new friends.

This is hotelier friend Tracy Turco wearing a vintage dress with Marilyn Monroe all over it and a great pair of heels (deserving of a closeup). The hotel itself is very funky. Tracy outfitted every room in her personal colorful manner – all differently. She put guitars in every room. Some come with turn tables + records. Now OPEN for business. Tiki hotel is in the works.

Then:

**MODernism Yard Sale**. *Not to be outdone by:*

Talking with Tom Beatty, one of the co-owners of **a new first class lounge that is sure to become a Palm Springs Favorite.** More on this later.

Kevin from @psoystersociety was at “**Dead or Alive**” last night serving up delicious lobster rolls & fresh oysters. He’s originally from
Massachusetts. His delicious rolls sell out fast. Wine list is curated by Christine, the owner/sommelier of this great little wine bar. They have a live jazz trio every Friday 8-11 pm. **Another hidden gem.**

FUN

Chinese New Year 2020 at Jake’s

The RAT PACK

Dan, Debbie, James, Tammy + Matt celebrating **Chinese New Year – Year of the RAT.**

Lychee martinis to die for (with raspberry purée ) being assembled by our friendly bartender.

A fun evening with friends, great cocktails, delicious food and ambience.

The first of a new monthly Sunday Soiree at Jake’s restaurant, Palm Springs.

http://www.jakespalmsprings.com/

FUN

Feel-good Friday: loving life

Enjoy your weekend

FUN

La Nuit en Rose

CF Canada 19th Annual 65 Roses Gala took place Saturday night at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel.

My sister and I were guests at the Kohse family table. After a champagne cocktail on arrival we then enjoyed a delicious dinner and overflowing wine amongst friends. The overall theme was Parisian, so hence the take on Coco Chanel. When I think of Paris, I think of her. How much layering is over the top? Nothing is too much if done in style.

We had a fun evening where over $250,000 was raised for cystic fibrosis research, advocacy and care. We all hope that one day CF will stand for Cure Found.

Our tables were decked out with eiffel towers, crystal candle holders and of course, roses.

Some of the silent auction goodies. I came away with two gift baskets. Yay! All monies donated to CF.

Photos by Matt Smart

No 19 is my lucky number. Right after No 5.

FUN

the weekend

Summer Vibes

Jericho beach during Vancouver Folk Festival – d. king

Girls Night Out at the Victor restaurant located at Parq Vancouver Hotel & Casino

SHEnanignas with Anik, Tamara + Jolie. **SATC** remake: *singles & the city.*

I made a beeline for the wallpaper but *I’m no wallflowe*r. Photo: Tamara Gauthier

FUN

Feel-good Friday: CooL

I couldn’t think of a better feel-good photo to go into the weekend than this one.

My two beasties letting loose & cooling off in a sprinkler system that we discovered on our walk. It just reinforced my feeling that:

Nothing more to add except….HAVE A HAPPY WEEKEND!

FUN

Hiking, Pool Party, Cocktails and Caftans

Basic all around FUN with this Girl Gang over the past few days. Not sure where to start so….since pictures tell a story…

With Alex, Elizabeth & Ramona at **Tropicale** on April 4th, 2019

Animal Samaritan Cocktails & Caftans Yappy Hour at the Riviera Hotel – April 4th, 2019

Photo: d. king Doggy biscuits in a bowl.

**Tammy & David**. There may be a doggy orgy going on behind their back.

Pool party at Tommy & Rolland’s house on April 3rd. 2019

At Pinocchio’s – Ramona & Elizabeth. Photo: d. king

Bottomless mimosas & a sandwich on cheese bread too big to finish. Needed that hike!

And it’s only FRIDAY!

Happy weekend everyone.

FUN

Feel-good Friday: pills, booze + sex

For many they go hand in hand. Nah…not really my thing – at least not the first ~~one~~ two.

I was among friends Wednesday evening for an interactive cult classic “Valley of the Dolls” movie night here in Palm Springs at the Historic Camelot Theatre (newly re branded as the cultural center). Along with cheating and cat fights…the evening offered up all the trappings of a controversially dated movie… or is it.? Cocktails beforehand. Mine was a Long Island Iced Tea. Bartender suggested something strong, stiff + straight up to get through the night. The last time I had one was many years ago in Toronto after the Genie Awards (Canadian equivalent of Academy Awards). My poor friend Margeaux had to pack my suitcase for me because we had a flight out the very next morning and I was in no shape to do so. But I digress….

This is the second time since then but only because the bartender kept bragging about how perfect his L.I.I.T. was because he learned from the person who created it. In Long Island no less. But again, I digress….

As my friend Tammy mentioned – and this film goes to prove, fame & fortune do not a fulfilling life make. Dolls (pills) help to ease the ups and owns of the reality of every day life. Speaking of which I had at least two bottles to myself last night. Actually they were candy. We were given bottles to rattle every time someone in the film grabbed a pill (which was a lot). Also for the virgins (who hadn’t seen the movie before) we were given whistles to blow every time there was a scene with a train. It was a really fun evening even though the movie itself turned out to be sad in the end. And of course for other reasons because Sharon Tate was one of the stars. And sadly, speaking of the trappings of success along with beauty, we know what became of her horrific ending.

The book was very popular in the 60’s. Written by Jacqueline Susann, (she had a cameo as a reporter) I’ll never forget the cover.

Professional photos to come but I couldn’t wait to post these taken from various cell phones. That was another thing...only rotary phones in the movie. Remember them?

Have you been to one of these interactive movie/cocktail nights?

FUN

Feel-good Friday: Yappy Hour Palm Springs Style

A fun event benefiting animal samaritans of the desert…

Tammy Preast from “**Love on a Leash**” with Lily Bella & Timbit. Photo: d. king

The swanky Riviera Hotel in Palm Springs hosts a Yappy Hour from 5-7 in the private Chiki Pool area on the first Thursday of the month from November through March. A $20 donation delivers plenty of delicious hors d’oeuvres, open wine bar (I had 2014 Mixed Breed), dessert, dog treats, gift bag and professional photos. Plus we were entertained by a burlesque dancer which my 16 year old male seemed to very much appreciate. So much fun! I couldn’t think of a better way to spend a Thursday. A few random photos:

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Firepit by the pool

Celebrating its 40th year of improving the lives of animals and people.