Desert Messenger

DESERT MESSENGER Quartzsite's FREE Community Paper Proud to be a Quartzsite Licensed Business 928-916-4235 Founded by Walt Akin October 1, 2004 P�������� �� P���� R��� P��������� C�. P.O. Box 3185 Quartzsite, AZ 85359 P�������� ����� � ����� 1st & 3rd Wednesday Sept. thru May with Special Summer Editions June, July & August EDITOR/PUBLISHER Shanana "Rain" Golden-Bear CONTRIBUTING JOURNALIST Joanne Winer GUEST COLUMNIST Jedidiah Free GUEST COLUMNIST The late Rosalee O Wheeler GUEST COLUMNIST Gypsy Jane Finley CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Starr BearCat NAME PLATE LETTERING Paul Winer www.DesertMessenger.com www.MyQuartzsite.com E-mail: Editor@DesertMessenger.com Copyright 2013 Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the Desert Messenger. LIKE US on Facebook.com/ DesertMessengerNews FOLLOW US on Twitter @QuartzsiteRain Copyright 2014 6 www.DesertMessenger.com December 17, 2014 By Shanana "Rain" Golden-Bear OPINION One of the easiest and cheapest ways to boost your health, your mood, your longevity, and even your success is to smile. Smiles do a lot more than simply let the world know you're happy. Studies suggest that smiling, forced or not, can have a positive effect on your mood, decrease stress levels, and even make everyone around you feel better. What happy news! You're probably thinking, oh, there she goes again... on another happy tangent. Well, it's that time of year we work extra hard to enjoy giving. This is the time of re- newal and sharing good news. I've often been accused of not living in reality by fo- cusing on being positive. That's like telling someone enjoying a peaceful walk in the woods there's bad news on television and they should be upset. We all choose our feelings, so why not choose joy? Religions all around the world teach to show love "A smile is the universal welcome." ~ Max Eastman Just Rambling... Provided by Elmer London, Quartzsite and Desert Messenger If there were compensation for Worrying, I'd be a rich man. Big problems don't seem to worry me overmuch. It's those niggling things that you create in your mind, When you haven't something better to do. The worst is I worry in my sleep. I have no trouble with napping. DEADLINE : WED. DEC. 31 ST for JAN. 7 th edition Desert Messenger Email: editor@DesertMessenger.com 928-916-4235 www.DesertMessenger.com Cowboy, Indian, US Cavalry and Unique Museum Quality WESTERN ITEMS! Rice Ranch - E. Kuehn (Just East of Gamblers) 719-289-4717 GOHS DUI Enforcement For Holiday Season The Quartzsite Police Department, in conjunction with the Governor's Offi ce of Highway Safety, will be conducting a DUI/Traffi c Enforce- ment saturation detail throughout the month of December, and part of January. To keep the roads safe for the public, we will be conduct- ing high-visibility details to keep aggressive, reckless and impaired drivers off the road. The penalties for aggressive driving as well as DUI driving can cause loss of your driver's license, expensive fi nes, jail time, vehicle impounds, increased insurance rates, possible loss of life or injury and having your name published in the local paper. The Quartzsite Police Depart- ment would like to wish you Hap- py Holidays. We ask that if you drink, please drink responsibly. Don't drink and drive, make sure to have a designated driver, and wear your seat belt at all times. DUI Enforcement Antiques • Collectibles • Teacups & Teddy Bears See's Candy Fundraiser for GFWC in season 455 E. Main St. Quartzsite Open Tues. thru Sat. 9-3 928-927-4223 to all you meet; to forgive others for any harm caused; and to love one another. Besides, smiling is contagious. Studies report that just seeing one person smil- ing activates the area of your brain that controls your facial movement, which leads to a grin. Even in bad situations, if you smile, others are likely to mimic the expression. Turn that frown upside- down if you want to make some friends and it strengthens your immune system. So, whenever you're in a stressful situ- ation or are feeling down, slap a grin on your face so you can take advantage of the many benefi ts smiling has to offer. Here's a big smile wishing you and your loved ones a grateful holiday season. May the joy of the season smile upon you! ... Many giggles, too! You could Be Anywhere, Doing Anything, and You are Here Doing This, Thank You" ~ Robert Greygrass (thank you from me too!)

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