Author Archives: Manny P

No one seems to know how the Patron of Ramon Road was anointed to his post. Nor, do they seem to really care. Each day he stands – tall, thin, sunbaked and regal – at the corner of a printing establishment and Ramon Road. Throughout the morning, he performs a royal wave of his AmericanContinue reading “The Patron of Ramon Road: September 2020”

For as far back as I can recall I’ve been aware of my color – I’m not black, I’m brown, not even dark brown, but brown enough. This first I can remember was when I was 5-years-old. I was in a park and another child called me a “dirty beaner.” I didn’t really know whatContinue reading “What Does Racism Feel Like: July 2020”

One of the last places I visited before things shut down was Kohl’s in Palm Desert. I had earned some Kohl’s Cash from a previous purchase and I had heard that soon retail stores might be closing in response to COVID-19 concerns. I initially thought the store had already closed its doors, but I calledContinue reading “A Scent of Normalcy: June 2020”

This existence in a COVID cellblock has reminded me of my appreciation for and love of travel. And, at this point I’d really love to go somewhere – make that anywhere! “Locally,” I have been fortunate to have been to 37 of our glorious states. Each one has been a gift of its own, andContinue reading “For the Love of Travel”

What Do You Resort to When Your Resort Town Becomes a Ghost Town?: April 2020 Achoo! Don’t fret, it’s just desert allergies. Anyone who’s lived here for a while can tell you that come Spring the desert winds can blow pretty hard, and any Realtor worth their salt will likely refuse to show you aContinue reading “PS Posts”