![[2025-11-Random-001_web.jpeg]] Fresh new sheets — the bedroom looking particularly cozy. ![[2025-11-Random-002_web.jpeg]] Looking straight up through the tram gondola cables. ![[2025-11-Random-003_web.jpeg]] The canyon walls come into view fast on the way up. ![[2025-11-Random-004_web.jpeg]] Mountain Station — elevation 8,516 feet. Made it! ![[2025-11-Random-005_web.jpeg]] The view from the top — pine forest and granite peaks as far as you can see. ![[2025-11-Random-006_web.jpeg]] Lunch with the crew at the tram's mountain restaurant. ![[2025-11-Random-007_web.jpeg]] Made it to 8,516 feet and taking it all in. ![[2025-11-Random-008_web.jpeg]] The descent at golden hour — the Coachella Valley stretching out below. ![[2025-11-Random-009_web.jpeg]] Taking in the mountain views on the ride back down. ![[2025-11-Random-010_web.jpeg]] Descent Selfie - Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. ![[2025-11-Random-011_web.jpeg]] The rocky canyon walls on the way up. ![[2025-11-Random-012_web.jpeg]] Dinner at Las Casuelas Terraza — a Palm Springs classic. ![[2025-11-Random-013_web.jpeg]] Deb and her pug were excellent dinner company. ![[2025-11-Random-014_web.jpeg]] Oh, OKAY -- I'll finish your margarita too. ![[2025-11-Random-015_web.jpeg]] Out at Palm Springs Pride with Deb. ![[2025-11-Random-016_web.jpeg]] Disco ball at the Pride festival. ![[2025-11-Random-017_web.jpeg]] With Jesse and Doug out in the street fair. ![[2025-11-Random-018_web.jpeg]] ![[2025-11-Random-019_web.jpeg]] The "Be Heard" stage at Palm Springs Pride — Nov 6-9, 2025. ![[2025-11-Random-020_web.jpeg]] Deb found her mannequin twin at ES Collection. ![[2025-11-Random-021_web.jpeg]] The next day, had lunch at The Sandwich Spot. ![[2025-11-Random-022_web.jpeg]] Then it was back to Arenas! Palm Springs Pride knows its audience. ![[2025-11-Random-023_web.jpeg]] Had to get the shot with the HUMP sign. Had to. ![[2025-11-Random-024_web.jpeg]] These bananas came with a very specific sticker. ![[2025-11-Random-025_web.jpeg]] Scott making friends with Frodo. ![[2025-11-Random-026_web.jpeg]] ![[2025-11-Random-027_web.jpeg]] The Vacaya Jeep spotted at the Palm Springs airport entrance. ![[2025-11-Random-028_web.jpeg]] Doug with a rainbow snow cone — very on brand for Pride in the desert. ![[2025-11-Random-029_web.jpeg]] Palm Canyon Drive absolutely packed for Pride weekend. ![[2025-11-Random-030_web.jpeg]] Rainbow wacky waving arm men at Arenas Road — Pride really committed. ![[2025-11-Random-031_web.jpeg]] ![[2025-11-Random-032_web.jpeg]] A lazy morning with Scott. Every once in a while he wears a shirt. ![[2025-11-Random-033_web.jpeg]] Treating ourselves to a pedicure. ![[2025-11-Random-034_web.jpeg]] Teal was absolutely the right choice. ![[2025-11-Random-035_web.jpeg]] Dancing Santa is over 20 years old but still dancing! (His music is a little scratchy though, so we just turn down the volume and let him shake his tail) ![[2025-11-Random-036_web.jpeg]] Deep into a Celebrity Traitors binge. No spoilers. ![[2025-11-Random-037_web.jpeg]] So beautiful down here. ![[2025-11-Random-038_web.jpeg]] Went to see Wicked with Doug, Deb, and Cheryl — the theater had extremely appropriate Christmas trees. ![[2025-11-Random-039_web.jpeg]] The neighborhood night cat, always on patrol. ![[2025-11-Random-040_web.jpeg]] Thanksgiving charcuterie board. No notes. Doug nailed it. ![[2025-11-Random-041_web.jpeg]] The fruit and snack spread to round it out. ![[2025-11-Random-042_web.jpeg]] Pigs in a blanket wreath — festive AND delicious. ![[2025-11-Random-043_web.jpeg]] The full Thanksgiving spread. We do not mess around. ![[2025-11-Random-044_web.jpeg]] Mom and Lori at the Tonga Hut — Pride flag flying proudly. ![[2025-11-Random-045_web.jpeg]] Another evening, another gorgeous desert sunset.