#vintage columnists

[poppingmary]

Jean Simmons, Jane Russell, Stewart Granger and gossip columnist Hedda Hopper at The Cocoanut Grove LA California - 56s

[newyorkthegoldenage]

Snoot if You Must by Lucius Beebe, drawings by Rea Irvin (who did so much to give The New Yorker its look in its early days), 1943, 196 pp. Beebe was a celebrated purveyor of gossip in a column called This New York and a theater column, Stage Asides, both syndicated.

From the jacket copy:

"Snoot if You Must" is a sequence of vignettes and play-by-play accounts of persons, events, follies, and magnificences that have engaged his attention. Their common pattern is their concern for the gusty, the glamorous, and the hilarious, for personalities of bounce and few inhibitions."

Each photo below can be enlarged with a click or tap.

All photos: The Cary Collection

[pearls-lace-ribbons]

✨inside the carrier bag✨

[hotvintagepoll]

Propaganda

Gloria Swanson (Don't Change Your Husband, Queen Kelly, Sadie Thompson, Sunset Boulevard)—the absolute BALLS this woman had! an icon of the 1920s, her career had simmered down, decent living in radio, deciding you know what? you know what i'll do? I'll star as the haggard old aging decrepit horror icon in Sunset Boulevard, that's what I'll do. Nobody else in Hollywood would take the part (every other actress didn't want to be framed as a has-been)—gloria said, fuck that, I'll eat this role alive and serve cunt the whole time. she was still so gorgeous when they made Sunset Boulevard they had to intentionally make her up/costume her to make her look older than she was. mad respect for the screen legend who says yeah, i am a screen legend, i was always that bitch and here I am again to prove it

Mary Nolan (West of Zanzibar, Desert Nights)—mary nolan had star quality in spades but her career was sadly plagued by tragedy and scandal (though really a lot of what was characterized as "scandal" by the press was more like "men being physically abusive"). she reinvented her career multiple times, first becoming very popular as a ziegfeld girl in the early 1920s under the stage name imogene "bubbles" wilson (said a columnist of the time, "only two people in America would bring every reporter in New York to the docks to see them off. one is the President. the other is Imogene "Bubbles" Wilson.") but after some shit involving a shitty dude got her fired from the follies for negative media attention she went to europe and made films in germany under the name imogene robertson for a few years. in 1927 she accepted the offer of a contract from united artists and returned to the u.s., taking on the stage name mary nolan. she was received favorably in films like west of zanzibar as lon chaney's daughter, and desert nights opposite john gilbert, but she began having difficulty finding work in the early 30s, having at that point acquired a morphine addiction, and she made her final film appearance in 1933, intermittently working in vaudeville and nightclubs. uh well this propaganda ended up super sad but here's a short clip of her in action in a 1930 movie

This is round 2 of the tournament. All other polls in this bracket can be found here. Please reblog with further support of your beloved hot sexy vintage woman. (remember that our poll era starts in 1910, so please don't use propaganda from before that date.)

[additional propaganda submitted under the cut.]

Gloria Swanson:

She was THE idea of a 1920s sex comedy star, and was a hot (and totally unhinged) older woman in Sunset Boulevard. Hot as a young woman and as an older woman? Yes plz

I feel like she would slay in alternative fashion

her performance as Norma Desmond in sunset boulevard makes me insane. I love her

Mary Nolan:

Shockingly modern style of acting! She could pop up today and be a starlette all over again

[bitter69uk]

“Why does everybody think I’m so wild? I’m not wild. I happen to stumble onto wildness. It gets in my path.” Cookie Mueller

"Cookie looked like Janis Joplin-meets-Jayne Mansfield, a redneck hippie with a little bit of glamour drag thrown in. She never led a safe life, unsafe was her middle name. She lived on the edge, always." John Waters

Born on this day 75 years ago: vivacious bad girl, writer, go-go dancer, advice columnist, art critic, drug dealer, globe-trotter and avant-garde New York scene-maker Cookie Mueller (née Dorothy Karen Mueller, 2 March 1949 – 10 November 1989). She’s a fiercely charismatic presence in early John Waters "gutter films" like Multiple Maniacs (1970), Pink Flamingos (1972) and Female Trouble (1974). Her close confidante, photographer Nan Goldin would describe Mueller as “the most fabulous woman I’d ever seen ... She was the starlet of the Lower East Side: a poetess, a short-story writer, she starred in John Waters’ early movies. She was sort of the queen of the whole downtown social scene.” (Unsurprisingly, Goldin has an eye for vivid detail. In the wrenching 2022 documentary All the Beauty and the Bloodshed, she recalls that the first time she met Cookie in Provincetown in the 1970s, Mueller was wearing vintage Springolator heels held together with safety pins!). I highly recommend investigating Mueller’s wry and elegant autobiographical musings like Walking Through Clear Water in a Pool Painted Black or Garden of Ashes (recently reissued) – or Chloe Griffin’s excellent 2014 biography Edgewise: A Picture of Cookie Mueller. Pictured: portrait of Mueller by Bob Berg.

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THINGS THAT REMIND ME OF MY DRS.

GENDERAL DR REMINDERS. 

✶  ANGEL NUMBERS. 

⋆  111. MANIFESTATION—reminds me of the endless possibilities in my drs.

⋆  222. BALANCE—hints at how perfectly my dr’s align with my dreams.

⋆  777. DIVINE TIMING—i’m exactly where i’m meant to be.

✶  FEATHERS &&& BUTTERFLIES. 

⋆  a symbol of transformation, reminding me of my evolving realities.

✶  SUNSET COLOURS. 

⋆  especially those fiery pinks and oranges—reminds me of my fame dr’s glamour or my french princess dr’s romantic allure.

FAME DR REMINDERS. 

✶  GOLD JEWELLERY &&& SPARKLES.

⋆  any glimpse of luxe accessories screams my parisian energy. and i loooove it.

✶  DIOR, MIU MIU &&& HERMES ADS. 

⋆  a little nod to my ambassador-ships and magazine covers.

✶  SONGS BY LANA DEL REY.

⋆  most, if not all lana songs are my own in my fame dr !!! so, it’s very fun imagining my voice with those songs. 

1950’s FAME DR REMINDERS.

✶  BLACK ’n’ WHITE MOVIES.

⋆  a vintage film playing somewhere could feel like a secret message just for me. bonus point if it’s a picture with a rita hayworth role.

✶  RED LIPSTICK. 

⋆  that timeless glam that ties me to my golden-era fame.

COWBOY DR REMINDERS. 

✶  BOOTS OR 19TH CENTURY CLOTHES.

⋆  seeing my two pair of cowboy boots in my closet hanging around or some antique looking blouse feels like the universe nodding at my rugged, wild dr. also also also bonus points cowboy hats. 

SPY DR REMINDERS.

✶  BLACK CARS OR TRENCH COATS.

⋆  passing by someone dressed mysteriously gives me that secret-agent thrill.

✶  HIDDEN PASSAGES &&& LOCKS. 

⋆  a subtle subtle suuuubtle reminder of my covert skills and thrilling adventures.

18TH CENTURY FRENCH DR REMINDERS.

✶  ROCOCO DESIGNS OR PASTELS. 

⋆  anything ornate, soft, or floral will transport me right back to versailles.

✶  CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYING.

⋆  a harpsichord melody feels like a whisper from my petit trianon daydreams.

✶  DEERS.

⋆  literally me tm and i won’t say anything more.

✶  OVER-THE-TOP DESSERTS.

⋆  do i even have to explain? i see a macaron and i’m, like, “OH! wonder how they’re cooking that one up in my princess dr….do they have mixers? i’ll have to visit the kitchens sometime.”

VAMPIRE DR REMINDERS.

✶  BLOOD RED ACCENTS. 

⋆  be it nail polish, wine, or a deep red sunset—so vampy. so me. 

✶  MOONLIGHT.

⋆  the ethereal glow reminds me of those immortal evenings.

✶  ANYTHING WITCHY. (and i mean) ANYTHING.

⋆  in my dr, i’m also a bit of a witch…….seeing crystals, grimoires or skulls gets me going.

✶  ANYTHING HISTORICAL, really.

⋆  and since this dr also…….maybe serves as a time traveling dr (because yours truly adores adores adores history), i do get a kick whenever i see anything with history. dresses, artefacts, antiques. 

SATC DR REMINDERS.

✶  DESIGNER HANDBAGS. 

⋆  a birkin or miu miu bag sighting is a shoutout to my carrie-esque life.

✶ ESPRESSO CUPS.

⋆  perfectly ties in with parisian but nyc café vibes.

✶  VOGUE MAGAZINES.

⋆  since since since i’m a columnist for vogue magazine who writes about, well, “sex and the city.” YES I STOLE CARRIE’s CAREER, it’s very fun to imagine seeing my own column on those pages. 

✶  SHOES. 

⋆  if you get it, you get it. if you don’t, you don’t. bonus point for manolo blahnik 

MARVEL COMICS DR REMINDERS. 

✶  COMIC BOOKS OR POSTERS. 

⋆  any reference to superheroes reminds me of my place among legends.

AUTHOR DR REMINDERS. 

✶  CLASSIC BOOKS ON DISPLAY.

⋆  seeing anna karenina or the bell jar in a bookstore feels like destiny.

✶  TYPEWRITERS OR VINTAGE JOURNALS. 

⋆  these make me feel like i’m penning the next great novel in my dr.

✶   ANY MENTION OF THE BOOKS I “WROTE.” 

⋆  in my dr, i’ve actually written a few of…uh, femcel novels. so, when i hear titles such as the secret history or the bell jar flying around, i do get a little giddy.   

F1 DR REMINDERS.

✶   LUXURY CARS OR RACING SOUNDS.

⋆  that distinct sound hits my adrenaline-loving dr like nothing else.

✶   FLAGS (ESPECIALLY CHECKERED ONES). 

⋆  a cute little “hey, go shift, hoe” to my drs high-speed glamour.

[televinita]

The results of April's book sale bonanza, four library sales in two weeks! Long text post incoming...

Left stack in the first photo is from one sale, right stack is two other sales, and the final photo is from the last one alone. Somehow acquired more in April than I had Jan-March combined. I don't even want to count up how much I spent, so I'm simply going to decide it was worth it because so many pretty books, exciting finds, and fun!

I will say, the craziest thing to me is that the super-mega-huge sale, the one I made an effort to drive an hour for on Wednesday night? It was indeed huge and I spent 3 hours there & had a good time, but only found seven books, pictured in the right hand stack - from The Darcys & The Bingleys up through the 3 skinny paperbacks (plus a couple of CDs I took a chance on, didn't like). And the sale that usually doesn't have much of anything, that I barely had an hour in? The best sale of the month.

I tried to organize the cover photos mainly by age group, with YA blending into adult, so I think that's actually the order in which I'm going to go through them, not least because I missed a couple of them for the stacks.

CHILDREN'S BOOKS

1. A Dog Named Wolf - Erik Munsterhjelm (1973): I snagged it mainly because vintage dog/wildlife novel, but then I realized it's actually on my OpenLibrary TBR, so now I don't have to read it that way!

2. Mr. Cat - George Freedly (1960): not really a kids' book but small enough to put here. Apparently a bind-up w/ "More Mr. Cat" but I cannot imagine how short these were originally, as together in a mass market paperback it's still only 160 pages. I assume he was already a famous enough writer, even if only at a newspaper, to be granted the indulgence of publishing a memoir about his cat....

[edit: "theatre critic, librarian and founder of the Theatre Collection of the New York Public Library, Freedley was a regular columnist for PLAYBILL, and the drama critic, book editor, and feature writer for the Morning Telegraph (New York)"]

3. The Black Pearl - Scott O'Dell (1967, 70s edition): not unlike Call it Courage, this is another one I remember really liking in elementary school but the details have been forgotten.

4. BSC Super Special #7: Snowbound: only grabbed because it was super-cheap; it's not in great condition but super-specials are a little harder to spot in the wild so while I'm not trying to collect this massive series, I can't help having a soft-spot for a few reps. (side note: the Karen/Little Sister novelty book "School Scrapbook" was also there, which I thought might be a fun collectible, but it had already been mostly filled out by its previous owner. Still fun to read her answers, though! I would cherish having something like that from my own 3rd grade year).

5. Two-Minute Mysteries - Donald J. Sobold (1967, 90s edition): even though a teacher's name is inked on it, I couldn't resist this nostalgic read! My 4th/5th grade teacher used to read these aloud to us and challenge us to solve them, and you know what? They're STILL kind of hard to solve. You have to pay really close attention to specific wording and tiny details.

6-7. Animal Inn #3 + 6 - Virginia Vail: remember this series I love? By wild coincidence, these are the exact same ones I read from a Little Free Library in 2020, but where those copies were in horrible water-damaged shape, these are as good as can be expected from cheap-pulp kids' paperbacks of the 80s

8. The Dog In My Life - Kurt Unkelbach (1966): yay! I'm interested in all his books but have been wanting to read this ever since I solved it on a Goodreads "What's The Name of That Book?" queries (one of my first, and one I worked very hard on finding!)

9. The Black Stallion & the Girl - Walter Farley (1971): only grabbed this because it was so cheap; it's not in great shape and I probably won't keep. I always wanted to love this series more than I actually did growing up -- everyone who likes horse books always says this is their favorite, and I just never got the hype beyond the first couple! -- but there were a few I really liked. Maybe this could be one of them.

10. A Summer of Horses - Carol Fenner: I see an 80s teen horse book paperback, I buy. Unsure if I'll keep it after reading, but it's not that thick so probably.

11. Flash of Phantom Canyon -- Agnes Ranney (1960s): I see a vintage Scholastic horse book, I also buy. I ended up deciding to read this right away, mostly because it was small and light and easy to carry in a shoulder bag while walking on trails in search of a good reading bench. Honestly, it's as much historical fiction/history lesson as it is horse book and if I ever make myself weed through the Scholastic Stack this is probably a donation candidate...but not just yet.

12. The Stallion of Box Canyon (1997): part of the Treasured Horses collection I owned several of as a kid from Scholastic book orders and LOVED, but sold off when I outgrew them, and have now been grabbing back. When I learned in 2020 that there were model horses to go with them, as well as more books than I knew about, my interest increased, and this one about a Mustang was my #1 most wanted!

13. Foxy - Helen V. Griffith (1984): Dog book! I think I read this in elementary school but want to be sure. May or may not keep, depends how sad it is.

14. The Collector - K.R. Alexander (2018): the modern-day counterpart to Mary Downing Hahn, I freaking love this scary-as-hell cover. I listened to it on audio but I wanted a physical copy as well.

15. The Sun Will Come Out -- Joanne Levy (2021): it was simply too beautiful and pristine -- it looks off the shelf new -- not to buy, knowing I could flip it to Half Price. I think I probably will do that now that I've read it, but I did enjoy it.

16. The Diddakoi - Rumer Godden (1972): figures that I find it just one year after I finally caved and read it on OpenLibrary last year after 6 years on my TBR. But this is the first time I've seen a physical copy. This edition is not my favorite cover so I'm not sure if I really want to keep it, but I did enjoy the book.

17. Tucky the Hunter - James Dickey (1978): pictured in the last photo, I bought one (1) picture book because the illustrations were so beautiful, and the rhyming text written in calligraphy. Do I agree with the story theme of a child dreaming about all the animals he wants to shoot? Not really, but...

YA/TEEN

1. Seventeenth Summer - Maureen Daly (1942, 2006 edition): it's only a mass market paperback, but still thrilled to finally have this classic in my hands to read when ready!

2. City of Darkness - Ben Bova (1976): I just couldn't resist the premise of this one -- Manhattan is now under a dome and only "open" in the summer as a tourist spot, but a kid sneaks in and gets stuck there to find out that gangs secretly live there year-round, fighting for sheer survival? I intended to read & release because it's not in the best condition, so I read it right away, but now I think this is so creative I want to keep it around.

3. In the Hand of the Goddess (Alanna #2) (1984, 2011 edition) - Tamora Pierce: ex-library but I think I can peel the tape/stickers off. I've decided to collect both this version of the series and the mass-market paperbacks as I find them because I love them equally for different reasons.

4. In Front of God and Everybody: The Confessions of April Grace - K.D. McCrite (2011): technically middle grade but putting it here because it's a visual match. I saw this at the sale a few years ago but gave it a pass because it was Christian fiction. Now that bothers me less, and I'm so glad I changed my mind because I read it last week and it was HILARIOUS and I want the rest of the quartet. (also very minimally "Christian Book" -- it shows only in that the family goes to church/says a blessing before dinner and lives by the principle of "be kind to others no matter how ungracious they are")

5. Pretty Fierce - Kieran Scott (2017): a 5-star swoon-worthy YA spy thriller! So happy it's mine.

6. Top Ten - Katie Cotugno (2017): as recently mentioned in the reading triage, this is ex-library w/ a broken spine so I mainly bought it to dismantle for the snapshots on the cover and endpages, but then I realized ah heck, this sounds pretty good and I want to read it after all. I'm 70 pages in and really enjoying it, but saving it for the sunny days.

7. What Comes After - Steve Watkins (2011): one of my standout YA reads in *checks notes* actually 2011, wow! I still think about it regularly -- orphaned teen is sent to live w/ only remaining relatives, an abusive aunt & cousin; finds solace in caring for the goats

8. This Is What It Feels Like  - Annie Barrows (2018): has been on my summer TBR 2 or 3 years running, now I can stop worrying about when the library will weed the last copy.

9. In Real Life - Jessica Love (2016): an underrated read from, I think, 2018? Again with the sweet romance.

10. The Girls of No Return - Erin Saldin (2012): a much more serious book about girls in a wilderness therapy camp/school that really impressed me, thrilled to have one in pristine condition.

ADULT FICTION

Now we're gonna mix it up a little as fiction and non aren't separated in the above photos, mainly to match size & color, but I'm listing all the fiction first.

Driftwood - Elizabeth Dutton (2014): I thought it was a misplaced YA when I bought it, until I started reading and MC is twenty-eight. It promised a solo California road trip, following a route left in letters by her late father, so I decided to take a chance. It seemed so perfect for the weather I ended up starting it in a nearby park before I even went home, and finished the next day. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4, I'm glad I bought it

2. The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay - Michael Chabon (2000): I bought husband a brand-new copy of the newer edition w/ four extra short-stories in the back, which he never read and now I'm kind of glad he didn't so it stays pristine in a way only I can manage, and meanwhile, I decided to get this one too because it is MUCH, MUCH floppier and more comfortable to read.

3. Maurice - E.M. Forster: I've never read this and kind of want to. I've started making it a habit to look for nice editions of classics at these sales, and while this isn't amazing, it's like new, a floppy paperback, AND it has horses on the front, so.

4. Where the Forest Meets the Stars - Glendy Vanderah (2019): I've been flirting with the idea of reading this and while my library DOES have it, I'd love a perfectly-new copy of my own for $2.

5. The Haunting of Gillespie House - Darcy Coates (2015, 2020 edition): same with this one. I still can't believe that after discovering a whole shelf of her books at the library in 2022 and being like "I'm gonna read them all!", I actually only read one. But this was definitely high on my interest list!

6. The Darcys and the Bingleys - Marsha Altman (2008): had there been more at this particular sale I wanted, I might not have bought it, but the library doesn't have it and my interest is piqued by this P&P fanfiction sequel (which...is the first of ten in a series?? good lord this one is already large enough).

7. Coffee Train - Margarethe Erdahl Shank (1953): It's in terrible shape -- awful foxing on the pages -- so I really shouldn't have, but I'm Intrigued by this vintage read; my family has no Scandinavian roots but much of Minnesota (including my husband) does so I have a soft spot for it. Even though this takes place in the state next door, I think it will be very charming.

Through the eyes of little Mugs, a Norwegian-American girl, we see life in North Dakota with Norwegian Lutherans in the days following World War I.

8. The Dogs of Christmas - Bruce Cameron (2013, 2018 edition): I absolutely loved this book and this is the "author's preferred edition" with an extra chapter at the end! I saw it at a garage sale 3 years ago and resisted like an IDIOT who was trying not to over-buy books she didn't ~need~; have regretted and been looking for this version ever since, now it's mine.

9. The Christmas Dog - Melody Carlson (2009): I couldn't resist this slender novella. This year's December reading is gonna be SO CHRISTMASY I swear it.

10. Christmas at Corgi Cove - Annie England Noblin (2023!): aaand now I am back up to owning 3 unread books by her after having only read 1 and given it 3 stars. But hope springs eternal and all that.

11. Roxane the Blue Dane - Alice Kingham-Lechevre (1988): "a series of short stories chronicling the relationship between the author and her favorite show dog, Roxane, told from the perspective of the great dane." Takes place in France, so I had a devil of a time trying to figure out why this author was famous enough to write about her pet, and finally deduced she was a decently well known English/French artist/illustrator, particularly of animals, born late 19th century. It seems quite wonderful from the chapter or two I've read.

12. The Sccrets of Pistoulet - Jana Fayen Kolpen (1996): this one I'm actually really excited about because a) it's in a slipcase, which I didn't previously know because I read a library copy, and b) I spotted it in the cookbooks section I only ever skim (for Susan Branch). I don't actually love the story, which is a murky magical-realism adult fable set in France, but I do love that it's mixed-media with transparent overlays, at least one card that opens up, and several recipe cards you can physically remove from envelopes.

NONFICTION

1. Unauthorized X-Files -- Hatfield/Bur (1996): I would have climbed over people to get my hands on this in high school. "In this ultimate game book for X-philes, the authors have put together a collection of trivia challenges: Some are based on specific episodes from the first three seasons (brief episode summaries are provided); others address behind-the-scenes and on-the-set information, site locations, dialogue between characters, more. Testing methods vary, ranging from multiple choice to fill in the blank. Also included are actor and character profiles, memorable Mulderisms, and scintillating Scullyisms!"

Even though it's limited to the years of TXF I mostly avoid rewatching, the vestigial Phile in me is still intrigued. By the same authors, I also saw Unauthorized X-Cyclopedia, which tempted me, but I figured I'm unlikely to actually use it for reference and tbh, it'll just annoy me that it doesn't cover the full series.

2. Growing With the Grass - Ted Hall (1992): a small local press-published memoir of a boyhood circa the 1920s, arranged as a collection of brief anecdotes & vignettes, snagged because Old Frontenac is a lovely day trip visit and still just as much of a village as ever. I don't know if this will fully be to my tastes or a keeper, but I couldn't resist.

3. House Lessons - Erica Bauermeister (2020): a memoir of restoring an old house on an island off the coast of Washington, crossed w/ life lessons. Would you believe I was on a Libby waitlist for the audio for three months as our library doesn't have a physical copy, finally finished it during first week of driving to book sales, and then found a physical copy at the last one! Decided I liked it enough to own, at least for a while. Plus physical copy has little sketches before each chapter!

4. The Big House A Century in the Life of an American Summer Home - George Howe Colt (2003): now for the opposite coast...I think I put this on a TBR before; our library only has one copy and I really want to read it but I'm never quite in the mood. Now it's mine forever!! (I was SO excited to find this with you lmao)

5. Cold Antler Farm - Jenna Woginrich (2014): I read her first book twice (Made From Scratch), and while unfortunately there are 2 more memoirs to go before I chronologically reach this one and the library doesn't have any, I'm really excited I have this one!

6. Connemara Mollie - Hilary Brandt (2012): I'm ALSO super excited to try this one, never heard of it but it's a memoir of a long-distance pony trek the author took around Ireland in 1984.

7. Brother Super - Bill Rice (1961): Pet memoir about another Great Dane, this time a family pet.

OTHER MEDIA (not pictured)

Audiobooks: When We Were Lost by Kevin Wignall, a cracking good YA adventure about a plane crash in the jungle, and Why Not Me?, so now I have both of Mindy Kaling's memoirs in her voice! (someday I'll listen to it...)

DVDs: Spiderman: No Way Home; Uncharted

CDs: Patty Larkin - "Watch the Sky," and Matt Wasner's eponymous album/limited advanced edition copy (I took a chance on these based on appearance, because nothing is more fun than guessing right on something random that becomes a new fave!, but unfortunately I didn't like either of them so they will be leaving)

[littlequeenies]

Why do we love...

Cleo Odzer

First we heard about Cleo Odzer at Vintage Groupies Live Journal, we were into 60s models, 60s actresses, 70s groupies... and when we saw Cleo, we thought she was just in between!! she was a 60s goupie, we never heard about her but we saw in her a big smile and a face full of joy and happiness.

[Photo of Cleo published in "Rock magazine", 30th August 1969]

At that post in Vintage Groupies Live Journal, there was a short biography about her, and when we read it, we thought that Cleo was very brave, independent and had a really interesting life: starting as a music columnist when she was 17, then working as a model, travelling by bus through Europe and ending living in Goa, India, being a drug seller and dealer, sent to prison in Goa, going back to New York, being clean, earning a Ph.D. in anthropology, going back to Goa...

[Early 70s photo of Cleo modelling in Athens]

Reading that, and finding, as in many of our muses, there wasn't a proper site about her (well, it was her official site but the pics were very small and with a really bad quality), we decided to make a site for her on piczo... There, in that site, someone who met her, told us Cleo didn't die in Goa but she was murdered, as the entry was without name, we couldn't contact this person, but we decided to search for more information about her.

[Photo of Cleo taken in Goa between 1974-1979 when she was living there]

We found a Yahoo group done by Steve, this group had two rules: share whatever you have related to Cleo, but the pics from that group should be kept in that group... Why? Well, some of them were posted by some of her classmates and friends who shared some tidbits, but we felt sorry as on the internet there were just five photos of her and in poor quality...

[Cleo in Goa, screencap from documentary "The Last Hippie Standing"]

We saw there were some interviews, docs and clips about her at youtube so we decided to watch them to know more about her, and we decided to make some screencaps as well although the quality wasn't very good. We placed these screencaps at that group but the admin, this Steve told us he didn't want screencaps in his group, a las! as piczo didn't work anymore, we decided to place Cleo here just to make people aware of her existance, luckily we were sharing her and we saved all the photos from that yahoo group, as in time, that group disapeared as all yahoo groups did...

[1995 photo of Cleo published in her book "Goa Freaks"]

Cleo was also a very smart girl who was ahead of her time with the new technologies, and it's a pitty all her pictures must be kept secret when she, at the videos and at her website, shared everything she wanted with an open heart and an open mind...

We really hope more pictures of her surface on the net and nobody is afraid of sharing them, it's a way to keep her alive...

Today, for what would have been her 73rd birthday, we wanted to share with all of you, dear followers, how we knew about Cleo and what made us love her.

Here we share:

OUR BIOGRAPHY OF HER, WITH LINKS TO AMAZING SITES

HER POSTS IN OUR BLOG

HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY ADVENTUROUS HAPPY GIRL - GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.

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September 1932. BLESSED EVENT — directed by Roy Del Ruth and obviously inspired by real-life newspaper columnist Walter Winchell — is a screamingly funny pre-Code comedy featuring Lee Tracy at his cynical, frenetic best as Alvin Roberts, a Winchell-like gossip columnist who finds his niche with scandalous birth announcements of the "married late this summer, anticipate a blessed event in October" variety, captivating and outraging half of New York and making Roberts a celebrity. Naturally, this also makes him many enemies, from Bunny Harmon (a young Dick Powell), an unctuous radio crooner Roberts loathes (and vice versa), to gangster Sam Gobel (Edwin Maxwell), who sends a tough Chicago hood named Frankie Wells (Allen Jenkins) to rub Roberts out. In the film's most memorable scene, Frankie is scared straight by Roberts' vividly horrific description of being put to death in the electric chair, a spiel Tracy delivers at a breathless, rapid-fire pace that would make even a vintage Robin Williams standup routine seem comparatively sedate. BLESSED EVENT also has a great supporting role for regular Warner Bros. character player Ruth Donnelly as Roberts' long-suffering secretary. ("You want to see Mr. Roberts? Oh, you want to sue Mr. Roberts. The line forms on the left.")

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On April 5, 1956, the labor columnist of the Daily Mirror, Victor Riesel, and his secretary left Lindy's restaurant at 3:00 in the morning. As they walked to Riesel's car, parked in front of the nearby Mark Hellinger Theater, a small-time hood named Abraham Telvi materialized out of the shadows and threw a vial of sulphuric acid in Riesel's face. It got him straight in the eyes.

Riesel was a hard-hitting foe of organized crime, Communists, and toughs in labor unions (his father had been crippled for life by ILGWU goons), and his column appeared in 193 newspapers. In 1956 he was working closely with the New York Attorney General in an ambitious assault on the city`s rackets.

His blinding created an uproar. "It is a return of the Al Capone era" thundered the Mirror. "It is the simple, bald determination on the part of the underworld to have its own way and maintain its fabulously profitable rackets by terror and death, and in defiance of the law." It concluded, "The scum who plotted this cruel attack may rob a man of his eyes but not of his vision."

It was eventually determined that New Jersey racketeer Johnny Dio, a prime target of Riesel and the Attorney General, had hired Telvi to make the attack. He was never prosecuted, but in July, Telvi was found shot dead on Mulberry St. He had been paid a few hundred dollars for the acid attack but had later decided it was worth $50,000.

Riesel's column continued to be written by his staff until he was able to return to work. He continued to report on labor for decades.

Photo: Riesel in the hospital on April 6. Anthony Camerano for the AP via the NY Daily News

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BALITANG REGIONAL: Negrosanon Dessert Chain 'Sans Rival: Cakes and Pastries' opens new regional branch in Bais City

(Written by Pinkamena Diane Pie / Food Columnist and Radio Reporter of PonyvilleFM News)

BAIS, NEGROS ORIENTAL -- The iconic desert chain store 'Sans Rival: Cakes and Pastries' of Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental had finally opened a new regional branch in Bais.

The Sans Rival culinary establishment, initiated by Trinidad "Trining" Teves-Sagarbarria has been one of the more beloved fixtures of the City of Gentle People, much way back in the early 80s. The story of Sans Rival is as rich and as layered as its now world-famous cake. Trining followed her passion for baking, which led to the creation of what would be the first Sans Rival cake -- immediately a hit with family and friends. The overwhelming response encourages to put up a small pastry shop in their ancestral home.

Trining passed away in 2004, but a second generation which expands the businesses renovates the shop into a café and introduces more of its original recipes. Rightly so, the name "Sans Rival" meaning "Unrivaled" in English -- perfectly captured this cake's unmatched taste and fame. Today in the present, Sans Rival is a local family corporation run by the second generation, with the third generation adding new layers to sustain its growth.

On Friday morning (June 28, 2024 -- Bais local time), the grand opening of this said culinary desert store in Bais City, people were given an array of delectable pastries, together with its proud and famous Sans Rival cake and Silvanas. Already enough to entice everybody, for the Baisanons to taste tradition combined with innovation, was the sophisticated interior coming from the vintage photographs to the cozy seating areas.

The opening proved really memorable, with a warm atmosphere complemented by the most coveted scent of freshly baked goods. Whether an avid fan since time immemorial or a first-timer came in to town of Bais City, Sans Rival: Cakes and Pastries assures everyone of a distinctively unforgettable culinary adventure, none other than one that heralds heritage and taste. Birthday orders and desserts are prepared to cater to you for the Baisanon people.

Sans Rival: Cakes and Pastries is located at the Aguinaldo Street, Barangay 1, National Highway, Bais City, Negros Oriental; beside Mang Inasal. The desert store opens from 8am to 8pm.

PHOTO COURTESY: Biyaheng Negrosanon via FB PHOTO BACKGROUND PROVIDED BY: Tegna

SOURCE: *https://www.negrosseasonofculture.com/2024/04/dumaguetes-sans-rival-local-heritage.html [Referenced Editorial Article via Negros Season of Culture] *https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8vx1N6SM1w/ [Referenced IG Reels Video via SansRivalPH] and *https://www.facebook.com/100063704981065/posts/986046836862140 [Referenced FB Caption PHOTO via Biyaheng Negrosanon]

-- OneNETnews Online Publication Team

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Open That Bottle Night

After years of patiently waiting, it's time to indulge in the luxurious nectar that's been aging gracefully.

Since the turn of the millennium, one night in the dull, dark month of February has been immeasurably brightened for wine-lovers by the creation of a special day to celebrate cherished bottles of wine, champagne or spirits. Open That Bottle Night is dedicated to making sure that those bottles of fine wine that have been put away for a ‘special occasion’, are finally opened up, used, and enjoyed.

This day can now serve as that special occasion everyone has been waiting for. It’s Open That Bottle Night!

History of Open That Bottle Night

Reveling in the idea that great wine is just meant to be shared, Open That Bottle Night is all about creating memories and telling stories of those special shared moments. This is the perfect time to remove that cork and get down to the business of enjoying life.

Created in the year 2000 by two Wall Street Journal columnists Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher, ‘Open That Bottle Night’ (OTBN) is an annual occasion that aims to motivate people to reconnect with each other over a special bottle, and create good memories with friends and family–without any other special reason needed to celebrate.

Held on the last Saturday in February of each year, this day encourages the sharing of memories, both fond and difficult, that can best be remembered when shared over a bottle of wine. The idea is to not only open up a bottle but also to open up the heart.

How to Celebrate Open That Bottle Night

What a great day to enjoy and celebrate special events–or absolutely nothing! Get ready to dig deep into the enjoyment of life on Open That Bottle Night with these ideas:

Dig a Bottle Out of the Cellar

Those who have been saving a delicious bottle for a special occasion will be relieved to know that this can be the day that they have been waiting for! Celebrate just being alive. Get out that corkscrew, grab some glasses and dust off that bottle because it’s time to open it up!

If the bottle has some special significance, don’t forget to tell the stories about it. Was it purchased in a special place? With a special person? For an important event? Was it gifted by someone significant? Letting the bottle tell its story as it is enjoyed makes the moment that much more powerful.

Enjoy a Newer Vintage Bottle

Don’t have any special bottles saved? That’s okay! This day doesn’t discriminate in its desire for everyone to enjoy it! If there’s no special vintage in the cellar, don’t be afraid to go out to the wine shop and ask them to help with some recommendations for something to break open on this special day of celebrating life itself.

Read the Book Love By The Glass

Ready to channel the vibes of the day? Well, one great way to do so would be to read the book written by the authors of the occasion. Love By The Glass is a memoir and love story written by Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher who just happened to also be the creators of Open That Bottle Night.

The book offers a special insight into the journalism careers of the authors, the challenges they faced to get there, how Martha Stewart played a role in their work, how they became well-known in the world of wine and how wine ultimately changed both of their lives. It’s delightful to peek into the world of these great appreciators of wine, especially including Dorothy’s experience as a woman of color.

Get Creative with Wine Choices

This is the perfect time to try out something that has been on your mind but you’ve never dared. Those who are hoping to become wine experts (or who just want to enjoy this evening!) might want to get started with some of these ideas:

Bordeaux. The world’s most famous wine region produces this red wine that is usually a French blend, typically with an anchor of Merlot or Cabernet. These can run a bit on the pricey end, but that’s what makes them special enough for Open That Bottle Night!

Chianti. Head south from France and move into the direction of Italy. This dry red wine has a tendency to taste better with food, so be sure to serve some appetizers or a full meal with it.

Rioja. Sticking to Europe but moving over to Spain, this wine has a similar flavor to a Cabernet Sauvignon, with a bit of a fruitier flavor to bring a sense of brightness.

California Mourvèdre. Certainly the American winemakers shouldn’t be overlooked. This one is a dry, dark red wine with a full body that offers flavors of flowers as well as herby spices such as black pepper and thyme aromas.

Host an Open That Bottle Night Dinner

Make this night even more special by inviting some close friends around for an intimate dinner party. The guest list should certainly include like-minded friends of family members who enjoy a good bottle of wine and also appreciate the story behind it.

Whether cooking a complex meal or simply putting out a charcuterie board filled with meats, cheese and crackers, it doesn’t really matter what the food is except that it’s worth trying to serve something that pairs well with the wine on offer.

Create an Open The Bottle Night Playlist

An important factor when having friends over to open a bottle of wine is to have good music playing in the background! Get creative by making up a playlist of fun songs inspired by wine. Try out some of these for starters, and then add some of your own favorites:

Dust on the Bottle (1994) by David Lee Murphy. A perfect song for Open The Bottle Night–this one tells the story of how a bottle of wine that has been saved for awhile might have a bit of dust on it, but what’s inside is much sweeter for waiting.

Good Friend and a Glass of Wine (2007) by LeAnn Rimes. This country song has lyrics that encourage the idea of friendship that is shared over a glass of wine.

I Will Drink the Wine (1971) by Frank Sinatra. Enjoy this song about drinking the wine from old Blue Eyes himself.

Red Red Wine (1983) by UB40. Of course, this hit from the 1980s will speak to any Gen-X-ers out there who are enjoying Open the Bottle Night.

Enjoy Open That Bottle Night with These Wine Tips

Tips to help you make the most of your designated bottle include:

Serve the wine – both red and white – at cellar temperature, around 55 degrees.

Have a spare bottle – keeping a backup bottle is a good idea in case the chosen wine has been stored for a little bit too long.

Use a cork bottle-opener with two prongs, and don’t forget to practice first!

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Propaganda

Etta Lee (The Toll of the Sea)— silent actress Etta Lee, born in Hawaii to a Chinese father and French mother, is another compelling figure who in her career was relegated to secondary roles, often maids or exoticized parts, who you can imagine doing so much more given opportunity

Mary Nolan (West of Zanzibar, Desert Nights)—mary nolan had star quality in spades but her career was sadly plagued by tragedy and scandal (though really a lot of what was characterized as "scandal" by the press was more like "men being physically abusive"). she reinvented her career multiple times, first becoming very popular as a ziegfeld girl in the early 1920s under the stage name imogene "bubbles" wilson (said a columnist of the time, "only two people in America would bring every reporter in New York to the docks to see them off. one is the President. the other is Imogene "Bubbles" Wilson.") but after some shit involving a shitty dude got her fired from the follies for negative media attention she went to europe and made films in germany under the name imogene robertson for a few years. in 1927 she accepted the offer of a contract from united artists and returned to the u.s., taking on the stage name mary nolan. she was received favorably in films like west of zanzibar as lon chaney's daughter, and desert nights opposite john gilbert, but she began having difficulty finding work in the early 30s, having at that point acquired a morphine addiction, and she made her final film appearance in 1933, intermittently working in vaudeville and nightclubs. uh well this propaganda ended up super sad but here's a short clip of her in action in a 1930 movie

This is round 1 of the tournament. All other polls in this bracket can be found here. Please reblog with further support of your beloved hot sexy vintage woman.

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Etta Lee:

Mary Nolan:

Shockingly modern style of acting! She could pop up today and be a starlette all over again

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suggested occupations and types of muses?

Occupations: meteorologists, anthropologists, musicians, actors/actresses, business owners, paranormal investigators, bridesmaids for hire, wedding planners, tour guides, artists, rookie athletes, washed up athletes, archaeologists, botanists, bartenders, influencers, models, therapists, professors, baristas, chefs, bakers, forensic wildlife biologists, columnists, journalists, doctors, dentists, dermatologists, cashiers, tarot readers, spiritual advisors, stand up comedians, fashion designers, marketing executives, authors, poets.

Types: I’d love to see some muses who came to Paris in search for love. Muses who are dreamers and on their last dime trying to pursue their passion. Artists who feel they are selling out. Bridesmaids for hire who are actually afraid to fall in love and becoming the bride. Old money characters who aren’t fond of the new money crowd but get this: they’re going bankrupt. Superstitious characters. Meteorologists, anthropologists, archaeologists, ect who are very passionate about their job and give off Velma Dinkley vibes with all the fun facts. Some wealthy people who are philanthropic and love to give back - are very involved in the community. Some wealthy people who are snobbish and only talk to those who are at a certain status. Celebrities trying to clean up their image. Celebrities attempting to take a breath from LA, NYC, ect. Muses who are cynical and want to leave Paris and the city of dreamers. Muses who are sunshine but are getting into their midnight rain era. Authors who are struggling with writer’s block but have the pressure of their editors and management to make it a hit or they’re gone. Poets and models who are pretentious but really they’re just uberly intelligent and are huge advocates for change. Muses who collect vintage clothing and act as though they’re part of the wealthy class but aren’t. A beauty queen who’s struggling with loving themselves as they grow older.

These are just a few ideas! If you need more, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

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Entertaining Shows and Movies for Creative Breaks

Great TV Shows and Movies to Enjoy When You're Not Busy Being Creative Yourself Here's a selection of European, Australian, and American shows and movies that are well worth your time.

The following recommendations from Indigo Kashmir are provided in no particular order of preference. Ever felt that sinking feeling when you invest your time in a show or movie only to regret it once it ends? Fear not, as the following list includes enjoyable and entertaining shows. Some are thought-provoking and inspirational. We hope you find them enjoyable.

Vienna Blood (2019 - ): Max Liebermann, a student of Sigmund Freud, collaborates with Detective Rheinhardt to investigate a series of disturbing murders set against the backdrop of the grand cafes and opera houses of 1900s Vienna.

This show offers a delightful blend of history and a touch of Sherlock Holmes, all set in the charming city of Vienna. It features intriguing characters and incorporates elements of forensic science and psychoanalysis. If you're a fan of shows like Sherlock, this one is definitely worth a try. It's not overly violent or gory, and the fantastic interiors and vintage fashion add to its appeal. Keep an eye out for the upcoming season 4.

Lykkeland 'State of Happiness' (2018-2022): On the night before Christmas in 1969, the gas flare at the Ocean Viking is ignited. Phillips has discovered the largest subsea oil basin in history, and everything is on the brink of change.

This beautifully shot and highly engaging show explores the transformative impact of Norway's oil discovery on the country and the small coastal town of Stavanger. Before watching, we had never considered what Norway was like before its oil era or how the country established a State Company to manage the newfound wealth for the benefit of all citizens. It's a truly fascinating story, and we absolutely loved it. We've only had the chance to watch season one. Even if you're typically drawn to Scandinavian murder mysteries, you'll likely find this show highly enjoyable. And if you do enjoy suspenseful dramas, we think you'll be entertained as well.

Dash and Lily (2020): In this whirlwind holiday romance, cynical Dash and optimistic Lily exchange dares, dreams, and desires in a notebook they pass back and forth at various locations throughout New York City.

This is a heartwarming, charming, and uplifting rom-com set against the backdrop of the Christmas season. It's a delightful, old-fashioned feel-good series that will leave a smile on your face and infuse you with the holiday spirit. This universal story about finding someone you like is simply lovely. While Netflix has cancelled it after one season, it's still absolutely worth watching. It's an original series that captures the festive essence beautifully, and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

Tick, tick...Boom! (2021): This film is based on the autobiographical musical by playwright Jonathan Larson. It tells the story of an aspiring composer in New York City who grapples with doubts about his career choice while navigating the complexities of love and friendship.

While it is a musical, it's a unique one where characters don't sing their dialogue. The film is beautifully written, acted, and shot, delivering an exceptional cinematic experience. Andrew Garfield's versatility and talent shine through, and the entire cast is incredibly talented. We adored every aspect of this film. It's not only creatively inspiring but also deeply moving. We highly recommend it for anyone seeking inspiration and a memorable cinematic journey.

800 Words (2015 - 2018): George Turner, a popular columnist for a top-selling Sydney newspaper, writes a weekly column of precisely 800 words. However, after his wife's passing, he impulsively buys a new home in the fictional New Zealand seaside town of Weld, a place filled with childhood memories. When he breaks the news to his two teenage children, Shay and Arlo, the vibrant and curious locals of Weld ensure that Turner's fresh start doesn't go as planned.

Warning: This show will likely awaken your desire to leave everything behind and move to New Zealand. We can't recommend it enough! It's an absolutely heartwarming, feel-good series that provides a lovely escape from the everyday stresses. You might even find yourself searching for a holiday to New Zealand to discover your very own little Weld.

The show's wit shines through, with a delightful array of interesting, funny, and endearing characters. What's particularly commendable is how it addresses various important issues in a sweet manner, including grief, matters of the heart, bullying, finding one's place in the world, friendships, and cyberbullying. Australia and New Zealand boast exceptional writers, actors, and directors, and the entire cast in this show is simply perfect. Watch it, and you won't be disappointed.

Hacks (2021 - ): In this series, a dark mentorship develops between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comic, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old comedy writer.

It's an original, witty, and humorous show that's nothing short of fantastic, guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. The cast, especially Jean Smart, is outstanding. We wholeheartedly recommend it. However, it's worth noting that we found the second season to be not quite as good as the first.

Manhattan (2014 - 2015): In Los Alamos, New Mexico, a group of American scientists are trying to build the globe's first atomic bomb in the midst of WWII, while their kin are trying to survive the secrecy of the project.

While the show takes some creative liberties for dramatic effect and may not be 100% historically accurate, it remains a fantastic series. With excellent acting, writing, and production, it offers a thought-provoking experience. We highly recommend it, especially if you're a fan of historical dramas, World War II narratives, or simply appreciate well-crafted shows.

We have a deep appreciation for excellent and original writing, beautifully produced shows, and thought-provoking stories. Stay tuned for more recommendations in the future. If you've watched any of these shows or have recommendations of your own, why not get in touch with us? We're always on the lookout for new and captivating shows to explore.