The view from Palm Springs ... is dusty

#PalmSprings #California is nothing but dramatic. And Mount San Jacinto never stops putting on a show for us. #NoPlaceLikeIt (at Palm Springs, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsrIWlKnK0u/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hzjtrwodk4sw

Some days we can see an almost two miles tall mountain. Other days we can’t. #PalmSprings #California #NoPlaceLikeIt (at Palm Springs, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsom6oEnZNB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ltbmet2n75sz

The sun turns the clouds over #PalmSprings #California pink as it sets. We all deserve some beauty in our lives. #NoPlaceLikeIt (at Palm Springs, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsm6kOnHugu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6a7n6rdo6czd

This is #PalmSprings. (You have no idea how much I love writing that phrase.) Anyway, anyhoo, anyhow, this is Palm Springs. Landscaping and holiday decorations are done a little differently in this bone dry corner of the awesome Colorado Desert. #California #NoPlaceLikeIt (at Sunrise Park, Palm Springs) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br59emTn3pa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ehyeldlnar7q

Picture yourself here. Blue skies. Sun. A perfect 71°F. This desert oasis is exotic, spectacular and a gorgeous place to spend winter. #PalmSprings #California #NoPlaceLikeIt (at Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br3IlOLnK62/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rr1x6t4h2uhg

This place is so gay that even the chairs on the sidewalk are sporting rainbows. Welcome to your winter paradise. #PalmSprings #California. #NoPlaceLikeIt #lgbtq (at Downtown Palm Springs) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br3H-vxnJwn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=es39kbnmrpfn

Who knew ”Mr. Robot” had this in him? Hands down, the best performance I’ve seen in a very, very long time, if not ever. Rami Malek deserves an Oscar, full stop. And “Bohemian Rhapsody” definitely is a contender for Best Picture. (at Regency Cathedral City 10) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrkDquDnTmL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jiqy3zu3a9oy

My neighborhood is falling apart. A bad element has decided to invade it and perch right above my car. Who knows what diseases they carry. Smallpox, bird-pox, weasel-pox? Aarrgghh. It is time to move. I’m sure Warm Sands and Old Las Palmas and Twin Palms and the other neighborhoods don’t have these problems. I just need to choose one, I guess. #PalmSprings #California #NoPlaceLikeIt (at Palm Springs, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqQEKy8n4QK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dpkpnmkh2cct

Vote! Your democracy depends on it! (at Palm Springs, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp2733YnvlN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15szkr6v1rmhp

God loves #PalmSprings. It’s why he gives us these amazing light shows every evening. It’s like he’s trying to spoil us. (at Palm Springs, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpx5n4xna-A/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1td59lzya6h9v

California gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom arrives in #PalmSprings. He makes a few comments on the migrant caravan heading toward the United States. (at Palm Springs, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpskny1nVFx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1adtcc3xq6fi1

California gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom arrives in #PalmSprings. He makes a few comments on the migrant caravan heading toward the United States. (at Palm Springs, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpskny1nVFx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pnuniqzb97g6

Bartender Ricky Rojas is writing a Pride message at Chill Bar on Arenas for what will be a very gay #PalmSprings weekend. (at Chill Bar Palm Springs) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpp02-HnlvS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14d4v01s9gndq

The Hunter’s Moon rises over the Sonoran Desert. Tonight’s full moon is absolutely gorgeous. This photo doesn’t do it justice. (at Palm Springs, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpTBMW8jp8v/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=f9ilnfekhlru

OMG. They are trying to steal my genius!!!! (at Palm Desert, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpD9BY_DqUF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p96yrrc3zlfs

The view from my desk* at work. Disclaimer: The term ‘desk’ may or may not refer to an actual desk. It could also refer to a big table. And ‘at work’ should not be construed to imply an air-conditioned space surrounded by walls and doors. It could refer to a space outside that has been turned into a zone of productivity. #PalmSprings #MyCalifornia (at Palm Springs, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpAmsymlQtS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xl4sptvoisp9

Why #PalmSprings is awesome No. 1: The sky really is this blue— almost always. Clouds literally evaporate in front of our eyes as they try to cross the mountains and enter the desert. #ThisIsHome #MyCalifornia (at Palm Springs, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpAZO8OlDM_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=sv00usfd12o1