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This is a photo of the beautiful backdrop of Palm Springs, Mt. San Jacinto, from Ruth Hardy Park, which was a few blocks from our old home.<\/p>\n

Why am I writing and posting photos of Palm Springs again?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Because I was there Friday through Sunday. It\u2019s beyond gorgeous looking out the airport windows to the mountain. I forgot how much I missed that!<\/p>\n

The night before we left, one of my best friends called and asked if she could pick me up at the airport. She\u2019s the friend who helped us move five years ago. True friends. I wrote about that move HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I was going to take a Lyft to my dad\u2019s skilled nursing facility, but my dear friend drove me and came inside to surprise Dad. He was thrilled to see her. My dad was hospitalized several weeks ago and sent to skilled nursing to rehab. He realized at age 93 and 11 months that he can no longer live alone. It was a relief that he came to this conclusion on his own.<\/p>\n

Friday accomplishments:<\/strong> Dad signed power of attorney to me. Dad listed his home with realtors we met in his home Friday. It was a long day for both of us!<\/p>\n

The next door neighbors helped all weekend, too, popping in and out. They\u2019ve looked out for Dad for three years.<\/p>\n

Saturday was another long day meeting movers and getting them scheduled for Tuesday. Dad will be discharged from skilled nursing and needs a place to sleep by Wednesday night! I tagged what Dad wants moved including artwork, lamps, bed, dresser, dishes, clothing, etc. with yellow stickies.<\/p>\n

I taught my dad how to use Lyft, in the event he decides to sell his car \ud83d\ude4f. Also, assistant living will drive residents wherever they want to go \u2014 at anytime without charge.<\/p>\n

The realtors will schedule Angel View Thrift Shop to pick up everything left behind and prep the house for photos and to show. I don\u2019t have to be there!<\/p>\n

I\u2019m exhausted. But Saturday morning I started the day with a walk and coffee with another Palm Springs good friend. We swam masters together, plus our daughters were friends from pre K through high school and beyond. My daughter was a bridesmaid in Kira\u2019s wedding this past summer. <\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a crazy coincidence:<\/strong><\/p>\n

My daughter told me yesterday that she visited Kira on Saturday. On the way, my daughter got off on the wrong BART stop (Bay Area Rapid Transit). My daughter was frustrated with her mistake and was looking down at her phone to figure out what to do next. She looked up and saw Kira\u2019s younger sister standing in front of her! The two got back on BART and went to Kira\u2019s house together.<\/p>\n

At the same time I was walking and having coffee with my friend, my daughter was with Kira and her sister (my friend\u2019s daughters!)<\/p>\n

What could have been a really tough weekend turned out to be special and possible \u2014 thanks to friends.<\/p>\n

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This was our home of 28 years downtown Palm Springs. Our backyard and French doors face Mt. San Jacinto, so we had great views.<\/p>\n

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This is Tahquitz Canyon Way. We had great views of Mt. San Jacinto on our morning walks.<\/p>\n

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Also, a great view Sunday morning of the Tahquitz Witch.<\/p>\n

What is the Tahquitz Witch?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Cahuilla shaman named\u00a0Tquits (or Tahquitz)<\/a><\/strong>, is a malevolent figure from Southern California Native American lore, often appearing as a fiery ball or shadow in\u00a0Tahquitz Canyon near Palm Springs<\/a><\/strong>, said to steal souls and cause strange phenomena like rumbling or earthquakes, with the legend popularized by stories and books, including a local horror tale about a witch-shadow that scares children.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Legend Explained<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • The Shaman\u2019s Fall<\/strong>: Tahquitz was a powerful shaman who used his abilities for evil, angering his people, who eventually banished him to a cave in the San Jacinto Mountains, near Tahquitz Canyon.<\/li>\n
  • His Spirit<\/strong>: After his defeat by a chief, Tahquitz\u2019s spirit was bound to the canyon and mountains, becoming a source of fear and mystery, notes the\u00a0YouTube video<\/a>\u00a0and the Los Angeles Times.<\/li>\n
  • Manifestations<\/strong>: Believers say he appears as:\n
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    • A large, green fireball or shooting star in the night sky.<\/li>\n
    • A shadow or silhouette cast on the canyon rocks at certain times.<\/li>\n
    • Causes strange ground shaking, rumbling, or animal sounds in the canyon.\u00a0<\/li>\n
    • The \u201cWitch\u201d Aspect<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • While Tahquitz is a male shaman, the \u201cWitch of Tahquitz\u201d is a common local nickname, especially in children\u2019s tales, describing a witch-like shadow figure that snatches misbehaving children. \u2013AI OVERVIEW<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n

      Links to Tahquitz Witch articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Beware of the Tahquitz Witch<\/a><\/p>\n

      The Witch of Tahquitz Canyon: October\u00a02020<\/a><\/p>\n

      When have friends helped you out with something significant or simple<\/strong><\/em>?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

      What local legends do you have for your area?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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