110 Years of Anaïs Nin
Anaïs Nin was an American born to Hispanic/Cuban parents in France on February 21, 1903. Although we…
The Menace of Dennis
People who know me know I love to read and during the holidays I look forward to…
William Burroughs’ Blasted Art
As many readers of these here illuminated letters surely know, the great author/Beat ghost/junky/exterminator William S. Burroughs…
Trogg No More
My old pal J.P. Lilliston and I have played music together for years, and his guitar can…
Documenting Jodorowsky
Alejandro Jodorowsky is one of my favorite artists of all time. One reason why I love this…
River Returns
Actor and musician River Phoenix died from drug-induced heart failure in 1993. Only 23 years old, Phoenix…
Wallace Berman’s ALEPH
Wallace Berman was born in Staten Island, New York in 1926. While he was still a child,…
Early Nudie Movies
“As soon as moving cameras were invented people began using them to make pornographic films…” So starts…
Hunter’s Habits
I couldn’t find a date on this AP article (above) which chronicles a day in the life…
Illuminating PROMETHEUS
When they report this weekend’s box office receipts, I’m sure I’ll be among a throng of folks…