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When the Obamas visited the Valley the last time, the rumors began.

Now, a news item. Deemed as "not accurate" by the White House spokesman.

White House Denies Rumors Obama Buying Rancho Mirage Home

Of course it is being denied. No one wants word to go out about buying a new house. Particularly someone as rare and awesome as the Obama family.

It would not be our first President by any means. Eisenhower played golf and had a home here. Gerald Ford.

It is a good place to go because there are so many already famous people here. The "star factor" fades in the desert. Good manners are routine. Gawkers are dispensed with quickly through social disapproval. "Leave them alone".

I would say it is ideal for them for a lot of reasons. Not least of all, the golf. 124 courses. A horrendous drain on the eco system but there they are. Green grass and all. Some are happily "natural" but we know there is no such thing as a natural golf course.

I hope it is true that they will live here. I will not go to see them. I will not gawk. I am like the rest of the people here. Happy to have all kinds of folks and more than happy to leave others alone no matter what their star power.

Labels: Obamas, Palm Springs