Desert Messenger

6 www.DesertMessenger.com October 7, 2020 DESERT MESSENGER Quartzsite's FREE Community Paper Proud to be a Quartzsite Licensed Business 928-916-4235 O� T��� - E���� T���! 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 OWNER/EDITOR/PUBLISHER GRAPHIC DESIGN/ AP AR MARKETING EXECUTIVE/CLASSIFIEDS Shanana "Rain" Golden-Bear CONTRIBUTING JOURNALIST Jackie Deal CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Starr BearCat NAME PLATE DESIGN Paul Winer www.DesertMessenger.com www.MyQuartzsite.com E-mail: Editor@DesertMessenger.com 2020 © Copyright All Rights Reserved Copyright 2013 Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the Desert Messenger. LIKE US on Facebook.com/ DesertMessengerNews FOLLOW US on Twitter @QuartzsiteRain By Shanana "Rain" Golden-Bear LETTERS TO EDITOR POLICY Desert Messenger encourages letters from its readers. Letters should be no longer than 300 words, and may be edited for grammar, content and length. OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THOSE OF THE DESERT MESSENGER. We invite you to not only see a problem, but search for the solution to share with the com- munity, keeping the benefit of all in mind. Letters considered libelous, in poor taste, on a personal issue, mean spirited or dominated by Scripture quotes will not be published. Third party letters will not be accepted. To avoid confusion over people with common or similar names, writers must provide a full name and indicate the name they are known by. Writers must provide a full street address and phone number. Rvers can provide the loca- tion of park/BLM land, etc. Street addresses will not be published. Phone numbers are for verification only and will not be printed. Mail letters to: Desert Messenger, P.O. Box 3185, Quartzsite, AZ 85359 or E-mail to Editor@DesertMessenger.com 928-916-4235 DEADLINE : WED. OCT. 28 TH for Nov. 4 th edition Desert Messenger News Email: editor@DesertMessenger.com 928-916-4235 www.DesertMessenger.com Opinions expressed in letters to the editor do not necessarily represent those of the Desert Messenger. letters to the editor too much junk? CLEAN OUT THAT GARAGE List your items in Desert Messenger CLASSIFIEDS Email Editor@DesertMessenger.com or CALL RAIN @ 928-916-4235 QUARTZSITE ROCKS! I would like to take this opportu- nity to thank the Quartzsite Po- lice Dept, notably Offi cer Keynan Weltha, for responding so quickly to the request from the S. Riggles Road neighborhood in regards to installing the 25 m.p.h. speed limit signs last year and today placing the mobile speed limit reminder to Slow Down along S. Riggles Road. While many locals understand re- ducing their speed provides a safe environment for our school bus stops, bicyclists, and hikers, unfor- tunately, many travelers using it as a bypass from I-10 to 95 S simply ignore the speed limit. Although we residents enjoy seeing our friends from out of town coming down for the gem show and expe- riencing our wonderful hospitality, please be reminded that S. Riggles Rd is a neighborhood and we ap- preciate their observing the 25 m.p.h. speed limit. Thanks again! Jesse Boleyn "The most important Journey we will ever take is the 18 inches from our mind to our heart." ~ Grandmother Agnes Baker Pilgrim "I'm looking for Heart People," said my friend as she placed her hand over her heart. Oh, my... It's been such a diffi cult year so far, with the pandemic creating so many challenges for us all. Add to the political rhetoric, we're feeling the strongest emotions in our lifetime. Yes, emotions matter! October 10th was World Mental Health Awareness Day. I only learned of this from the conductor of a virtual choir I recent- ly joined, which has helped my own mental health in countless ways. Dr. Marc Brackett, the director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intel- ligence, explains, "anger is about in- justice, but disappointment is about unmet expectations." He explained this revelation may be new to most, but research has proven that most individuals are not able to identify the causes of their emotions and how to regulate them. We've been bombarded with negative ads and postings on social media, and our emotions can get a bit mixed up if we don't pay atten- tion. The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened uncertainty over the economy, employment, fi nances, relationships, and of course, physi- cal and mental health. Fear and uncertainty can leave us feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed and exhausted. So, what can we do? Taking control of our emotions is a process. First, Breathe. Seriously, take some deep breaths. Breathe in deeply and then slowly exhale. Do this a number of times. Exercise. This helps clear the fog out of your brain. Go for a walk, run, bike ride or do a workout on YouTube. Make sure you are eating healthy, getting plenty of rest and taking in vitamin D (as in good old sunshine) can also help you physi- cally, mentally and emotionally. Re- member we are all in this together, so be kind to each other. Remember, life is a journey, so choose to enjoy it! Snowbirds are returning, so let's encourage every- one to be safe and keep our hearts open to each other. We have more in common with each other than politics. Listen, feel, and choose to not let anger destroy friendships.

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