Chapter XII IN WHICH IS CONCLUDED THE SECOND SALLY OF DOFF DE CHONEZ, TOGETHER WITH AN ACCOUNT OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY VARIOUS PERSONAGES TO PROMOTE NATURISM IN A MORE POSITIVE WAY At some point in late July—there is disagreement among historians and media specialists as to the precise date, but suffice to say that itContinue reading “Chapter 12 of The Nude Adventures of Doff de Chonez”
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AGLOW is lit!
Writing a book is one thing, but putting it together is quite another thing entirely… Between proofing, formatting, page numbering (way too complicated for what it is), building the active table of contents for the Kindle edition, etc., etc., etc. and all the other aspects that go into finishing a book, what I can finallyContinue reading “AGLOW is lit!”
Nude Prophets Old and New
In light of the upcoming release of The Prophet, an animated Hollywood version that tells the story of Kahlil Gibran’s 1923 classic, I’m happy to have found an original Nude Scribe piece from 2012 that I thought I had lost during a site reformatting. So here is the post, like a blast from the past.Continue reading “Nude Prophets Old and New”
Disrobing Suspense: Robert Longpré
The second post in this new series of Disrobing Suspense interviews with writers is a very special one, because it was the first time I was actually able to meet with my interviewee in person. Robert Longpré, the SkyClad Therapist, has written numerous books that happen to include naturist titles such as his three volumes of Naked Poetry and a new novel, A Small Company of Pilgrims. A retired academic administrator, RobertContinue reading “Disrobing Suspense: Robert Longpré”
Work in Progress
My second novel is in development! It’s an adventure story involving the search for lost testimonies from the 16th century. When an earthquake damages the oldest public library in the Americas, an anthropologist and an art collector start a quest that leads them to a major scientific discovery on the relationship of the human bodyContinue reading “Work in Progress”
Legends of Naturism
Naturism is multicultural! Here are some pithy profiles of nude heroes and heroines from around the world and throughout history. LADY GODIVA 11th-Century England Truth, or dare? The truth: Her husband, sure of a refusal, dared her to ride through town unattired. But it was the daring Lady Godiva herself who threw down her gauntlet, and everythingContinue reading “Legends of Naturism”
Brazilian Naturist Pioneer Luz del Fuego
A reflection for today by my friend Jorge Bandeira, fellow naturist and artist, and co-founder and current president of the ten-year old naturist group GRAUNA based in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. My translation: On the 96th Anniversary of the Birth of Luz del Fuego [Luz del Fuego, or “Firelight,” was the stage name of Dora Vivacqua,Continue reading “Brazilian Naturist Pioneer Luz del Fuego”
The Empire’s New Clothes
Of 2012’s Events reviewed, a rhyming Tale of Royals Nude. There lies an Isle across the Sea that hosts a Royal Family: a Queen, her Son, two Princes – Heirs and Scions of Celebrity. The Family’s known in World Affairs, their Lives attracting many Cares since Princes’ Mum died fleeing Fame: a Fairy Tale that’sContinue reading “The Empire’s New Clothes”
Nude Spa of Ancient Mexico
Over the last few years, Mexico’s clothes-free tourism industry has steadily increased in quality and quantity of venues. There are now a half-dozen or so official clothing-optional or nudist sites, mostly along the Riviera Maya (see here for a recent list of Mexico’s nude beaches and resorts). It’s interesting to note that at several ofContinue reading “Nude Spa of Ancient Mexico”
Los Dorados
A poem for two voices, from an El Dorado-like ceremony in Co-ed Naked Philosophy. Grab a friend, throw off your clothes, paint each other, and read this before you dive!
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