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Snow in the Desert Mountains & San Diego Backcountry Blizzard!

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Snow in the Desert Mountains & San Diego Backcountry Blizzard!

The largest winter storm that’s hit the desert in years, including the first blizzard warning for San Diego county in history bore down on the San Diego Backcountry this week. A ferocious mix of driving wind, torrential rain and blinding snow tested our resilience, and preparation separated those experiencing quirky backcountry inconvenience, from those facing hardship.

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Supreme Christmas Season — It’s Christmas In The Wild California Desert! — Merry Christmas from Desert Mountain Apothecary!

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Supreme Christmas Season — It’s Christmas In The Wild California Desert! — Merry Christmas from Desert Mountain Apothecary!

Join me for a supreme Christmas season in the wild California desert. Like a siphon’s draw, the Christmas spirit is flowing into our beautiful desert valley. Celebrating Christmas, just makes me want to spread the message of selflessly helping others, and alleviating suffering in our communities and worldwide.

There are three worthy, reputable, and incredibly important charities that I urge you to donate to this Christmas and consider making an ongoing contribution part of your charitable endeavors.

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Desert Mountain Time Lapses & Panoramas – Original Desert Apothecary for Mind Body & Spirit – Desert Roots & Mountain Botanicals

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Desert Mountain Time Lapses & Panoramas – Original Desert Apothecary for Mind Body & Spirit – Desert Roots & Mountain Botanicals

Desert Apothecary: Desert Mountain Apothecary is the Original Desert Apothecary for Mind Body & Spirit.

Desert Roots: Apothecary products that are hand-crafted, 100% natural, free from any toxic chemicals or additives, and proud of our deep desert roots.

Desert Mountain Botanicals: The greatest inspiration for these products is both the harsh landscape, and the resilient and beautiful plant life of the desert mountains.

Desert mountain panoramas and time lapses are one of my favorite video subjects. Beyond light and shadow, we are adding the element of time to the composition. This give us a chance to observe the gentle caresses of light and shadow as time passes. Here in the Southern California desert, we are spoiled for beautiful panoramic vistas. I wanted to share some of my favorite from the winter and spring, set to some soothing music.

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Desert Apothecary for Mind Body & Spirit - Desert Mountain Botanical Inspiration - Walk With Me in Indian Wells, California

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Desert Apothecary for Mind Body & Spirit - Desert Mountain Botanical Inspiration - Walk With Me in Indian Wells, California

I hope everyone that reads this is healthy, safe, and comfortable.  Wishing you all the very best, William Z. Brennan, natural lifestyle expert, founder of Desert Mountain Apothecary, and creator of Natural Lifestyle Optimization.

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Coronavirus Grocery Shopping in the Coachella Valley, California - Panic, Hoarding, Shortages & Chaos?

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Coronavirus Grocery Shopping in the Coachella Valley, California - Panic, Hoarding, Shortages & Chaos?

The Coronavirus pandemic lockdown has caused hoarding, shortages & panic in many areas of the United States. Grocery shopping, cooking, and eating have changed dramatically in less than a month’s time. Grocery delivery has been unavailable due to surging demand and a scarcity of delivery company shoppers. Sunday March 22 I venture out to our local Trader Joes in Palm Desert California. The scene that unfolded left me stunned. Watch my latest video to see a situation report of the food and grocery situation in the Coachella Valley, California.

 

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