Palm Springs Life Magazine November 1995

On the Cover

Tom Watson takes time from his busy schedule to pose for an exclusive Palm Springs Life photograph. The issue examines whether the defending Skins Game champion can repeat his success at Bighorn. Photograph by Hank Young.

Features

Tom Terrific (by Murray Olderman) 

Tom Watson is defending his Skins Game title at Bighorn over Thanksgiving. Who's the man behind the gap-toothed smile?

PSL Home Feature: At Home at Bighorn (by Nora Burba Trulsson) 

A look inside one of the desert's most exclusive country clubs reveals a distinctive style and plush comfort.

Kathy Poppers: The Heart Is A Lonely Painter (by Douglas Deaver) 

With the style of Kandinsky and the soul of Klee, Southern California artist Poppers views our world and responds. From the works on view at Two Bunch Palms in Desert Hot Springs.

Could Orange County Happen Here? (by Ellen Paris) 

Riverside County's Treasurer Wayne Watts was under a lot of pressure to perform like Orange County's Treasurer Robert Citron. Thank goodness Watts thinks for himself. A true tale of courage.

Departments

Around Town 

A brand new look signals brand new coverage of the desert's luxurious lifestyle. Fall fashion, golf club news and Thanksgiving in a mango motif.

Hank Stokes' Valley Observer 

A new season of straight-shooting son-of-a-gun-ness.

Desert Stars  

Philanthropic and cultural events covered by our new society editor.

Astrology with Joyce Jillson