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6 www.DesertMessenger.com March 18, 2015 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 Just Rambling... Seems folks are always seeking some- thing; happiness, peace, prosperity, etc. But really, happiness is so simple...think of the newborn child's fi rst eye-to-eye contact with the new mother. That's being totally present, in the moment. Just thinking about those moments can help us when we're down in the dumps. When we get out of harmony with our- selves, all heck breaks loose. In the last edition I quoted Muham- mad Ali because I liked the saying, "He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life." I never thought anyone would say, "Oh, I see you quoted a Muslim." I just wanted to shout, "hey, it's about the message, not the messenger!" But then, I realized some get stuck on who brings the message. It's funny how quickly one can get "out of sorts" so fast, just because someone says something or does something we disagree with. So I immediately returned to breath- By Shanana "Rain" Golden-Bear Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. ~ Mahatma Gandhi ing and being in harmony with what I think, say and do. As many of you know, I'll be getting married this weekend. Planning for a wedding can be a stressful time, but even with a few last minute glitches, we keep reminding ourselves of how grate- ful we are. With all the excitement and working on all the details, it's easy to forget about just being in the moment and enjoying the journey. Luckily, we're constantly reminding each other to "just breathe..." I never imagined we, as a couple, would have been welcomed so openly by this conservative community. I am continually grateful for the amazing folks who make up Quirky Quartzsite; full time residents, part time residents, new visitors and long time snowbirds. Being at the QIA's 50th Anniversary Dinner was a walk through the past and just happened to be held the same weekend as Selma honored the changes made in the past 50 years. It's good to remember the past so we don't make the same mistakes. A lot has changed in Quartzsite, too since I came back in 2004; now my life partner and I can legally get married and I won't have to say, "it's complicated" any longer. We will be in harmony in what we think, say and now do in our lives. I encour- age you to do the same. Thank you for supporting this amazing journey. Provided by Elmer London, Quartzsite and Desert Messenger DEADLINE : WED. MARCH 25 TH for april 1 st edition Desert Messenger Email: editor@DesertMessenger.com 928-916-4235 www.DesertMessenger.com Do you ever lay awake at night and wonder about dumb things, Weird stuff? Are some dinosaurs extinct because prehistoric man, ate all their eggs? Then mankind perished from eating under cooked eggs. Scientists don't know it all. Perhaps old sleepless people, have a handle on things that puzzle us. Brenda - It's Time to Boo & Hiss! Desert Gold RV Resort in Brenda is again presenting its highly enter- taining and popular Melodrama Dinner Theater on March 26th and 27th. Reserved seats are $15.00 for the 26th and $7.50 for the Des- sert Theater on the 27th. Both shows are full stage produc- tions. For more information call 928-927-7605. Melodrama Dinner Theater March 26 - 27 Philly Cheese Steak fundraiser Thurs. March 19 3 - 6pm DON'T MISS OUT ON THE QUARTZSITE FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER Friends of the Quartzsite Food Bank will host a new fundraiser on Thurs- day, March 19th from 3pm - 6pm. The Philly Cheese Steak Roast Beef Extravaganza will have a menu of Smoked, thin sliced, piled high, scrumptious, Roast Beef and more on a Hoagie roll. There will be Home- made Potato or Pasta Salad (a sur- prise), Chips, Coffee, Tea, or Water. Come on down to 2nd metal building west of Hwy 95 on the north side of Kuehn (Look for "PUFF") for good company and a fun time. ALL Proceeds to Go to the Quartzsite Food Bank. Cost is only $5. (Bring in 2 cans of food and get $1 off the price of your meal) www.facebook.com/ DesertMessengerNews