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Barney Rosset another giant is gone

Barney Rosset another giant is gone

When Jamie Gillis, my long-time companion met Barney Rosset, who almost single-handedly did away with censorship in the United States by publishing books like Lady Chatterley’s Lover, Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, HenryMiller’s Tropic of Cancer, Naked Lunch by  Burroughs, it... (Continue reading)

Jamie Gillis Remembered during Days of the Dead

Jamie Gillis Remembered during Days of the Dead

Jamie Gillis Remembered on the Days of the Dead celebrations Over the 23 years that Zarela Restaurant has been open, I have set up many Days of the Dead altars: my ex-husband , my father, my mother, my dear friend... (Continue reading)

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When a friend really knows and loves you

When a friend really knows and loves you

When my friend, Rodica Prato, a marvelous illustrator (www.rodicaprato.com)  first heard the news of the sickness that would soon kill my longtime companion she sent me the first sketch. It captured my mood perfectly and brought me great comfort.... (Continue reading)

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