Carlynne McDonnell, Author at Coachella Valley Independent

I never win anything—other than that one time when I won a lifetime supply of Saran Wrap. That’s why I was so thrilled last year when I won a raffle at one of the most-enjoyable fundraisers for animals in our valley, Society’s Outkast Animal Rescue’s Mutt Margaritas. Of course, large gatherings aren’t possible now due […]

Author Archives: Carlynne McDonnell

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