IN MEMORIAM DEP'T.LORI TERESA YEARWOOD died this week, killed by cancer. Lori was an extraordinary person and an extraordinary writer, but to say so feels like missing the point of her work. What Lori bore witness to, drawing on her own journey into and out of homelessness, was that none of us is extraordinary enough to stand safely apart from the dehumanizing forces in our society—and, simultaneously, that every person is an extraordinary person, if you're willing to hear what they have to say.

Confidence and Joy is a newsletter by Emily and Amelia Nagoski. Subscribe here. You can also follow Emily on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! I've traveled all over, talking to a variety of audiences, from medical providers to book club women to grown ups on relationship retreats. And you know what everyone wants to know? “Why do couples stop having sex?” And of course the answer is, “For lots of different reasons.

…but through sheer will, perseverance and of course, hours upon hours of practice. Though they lacked formal training, their passion and dedication to their craft allowed them to create new styles, break musical boundaries and inspire generations. Here we will explore 11 of the most famous self-taught pianists who redefined music with their unique approaches and unconventional techniques. Despite their diverse backgrounds and influences, they all shared an insatiable curiosity to experiment with and push the limits of the piano.

Broadcast: August 2014 Watched: February 2022 “I am not a good Dalek, you are a good Dalek.” Although I also think there’s a case for, “Fantastic idea for a movie, terrible idea for a proctologist.” It’s starting to feel like season 8 is “standard RTD season gone wrong”, as everything is a bit off. Last week, the new character is terrifying not comforting; next week, the historical figure is fictional. This time we get a standard “see the new Doctor face off against the Daleks” thing, but again, twisted: the good Dalek stuff, the Inner Space stuff.

Our star rating: None (too new) Address: 1501 North Palm Canyon Drive (At Stevens Road), Palm Springs, CA 92262 Ph: 760-320-1501 Website | Menu Oh gosh, it’s time for my first negative review here on The Desert Diner. I’m bummed because I have held such high hopes for this new spot. But after a special meal turned sour on a recent weekend night, it’s time to spill the beans.