| Regular Features | |
| 17 | Publisher's Letter: Things Are Looking Up In Real Estate / By Milton W. Jones |
| 18 | Comment: You Should Hear What Our Readers Say |
| 20 | Sandscript: The Queen's Visit In Retrospect / By Bob Vivian |
| 22 | The Sporting Life: Life In Lasorda Blue / By Steve Delsohn |
| 26 | Psl Informant: Remember, You Read It Here |
| 28 | Closeups: Philosophers, Healers And Others You Should Know |
| 89 | Palm Springs Life's Guide: Places To See, Things To Do / By Jill Borak |
| 153 | Beauty: The Focus Is On Youthful Skin / By Carol Lee Roden |
| 164 | Art: Whitt/krauss Gallery: Max Karp's Enamel Work Is On Display / By Janice Lyle |
| 166 | Art: Luisi: She Paints Larger Than Life / By Janice Lyle |
| 169 | Books & Authors: C.p. Snow And The Latest In Fiction / By Roy Newquist |
| 172 | Gallery Scene: Artworks On Display |
| 173 | Stocks: All Eyes On The Go-getters / By Robert A. Mamis |
| 175 | Tax Talk: The Pros And Cons Of Pension/profit-sharing Plans / By Howard Gordon, Cpa |
| 181 | Around Town: Liza Loves Daddy, And More / By Rosemary Cox |
| 200 | Shopper's Bazaar: Rings For Your Fingers, Bells For Your Toes |
| Special Interest | |
| 33 | Desert Real Estate: Great Movement And Opportunities In Today's Market; A Special Section |
| 161 | Porcelain: Cool And Sensuous As The Cowrie Shell / By Sharon Apfelbaum |
| 178 | Riding The Wheels Of Nostalgia: The Revival Of The Orient Express / By Dolly Maw |
ABOUT THE COVER: The center of the "good life" in the desert is gorgeous homes and condominiums with plenty of sparkling pools and other amenities. Cover photograph by Tom McCarthy.