“For her the ocean was more than a dream, it was a place she needed to visit to find herself. And when she returned to the city, you could see the sun in her eyes, the wind in her hai...
2020-08-31 12:41:40 +0000 UTC View Post
An exclusive sneak peek for my Super Volcano friends.
This is the first time Jeremy and I have done a photoshoot in almost 3 weeks.
I hope you enjoy. Lots more to come... 2020-08-30 18:30:50 +0000 UTC View Post
To the Island, I realized quite a few things.
It’s definitely going to take me some time to get my thoughts together on all of my realizations, but I come home with a full heart.
Th...
2020-08-30 17:15:06 +0000 UTC View Post
While we have been filming for stripping history here in Puerto Rico, my dear friend Madison Hurley has been filming and photographing these rare vintage showgirl costumes for me in Arkansas.
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This week I was fortunate enough to purchase these photos of Shauna Williams.
Her history is lacking, I can’t find much of it anywhere but I do know that she was a burlesque artist in 1940...
2020-08-27 21:10:59 +0000 UTC View Post
For the first time in 2 weeks.
I try to keep my head out of the news while I’m on the road because it can trigger my bipolar disorder pretty badly.
Today I looked.
My heart is...
2020-08-26 22:36:32 +0000 UTC View Post
........ choices were made, stupid fun was had, nobody ended up in the pokey🎉. The night ended on a high note as we celebrated our last night all together as a Picker family in Delaware. Robbie ...
2020-08-26 12:25:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Some days my job is incredible! For instance I get to meet all kinds of new people and open my mind to new ways of thinking. Today Robbie bought ice cream for me the rest of the crew, that was awes...
2020-08-25 22:15:59 +0000 UTC View Post
The Catedral Metropolitana Basílica de San Juan Bautista, or in English, Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist, located in Old San Juan, is Puerto Rico's grandest religious bui...
2020-08-24 19:58:38 +0000 UTC View Post
I thought I would share with you the “Orgy Shirt”.
Thank you Fredericks of Hollywood💗
2020-08-21 23:22:18 +0000 UTC View Post
From the last few days💗 here is what life looks like right now on the road.
While looking through these photos it’s important to keep in mind that there are times where we cannot wear m...
2020-08-21 13:02:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Yes, I still have heartburn from the worlds strongest cold brew😂 coffee always gives massive indigestion. But it was so funny to arrive on set and see my friends (Acey Slades) coffee in our craf...
2020-08-21 12:48:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Here are the 3 books I selected to bring with on this trip.
In researchingPuerto Rican history i came across Oscar Lopez Rivera, a Puerto Rican Nationalist. The 74-year-old had been in custo...
2020-08-21 12:20:19 +0000 UTC View Post
From yesterday’s pick in PA.
While researching this jacket for a Stripping History story I’m doing on prostitution in Vietnam I came across this article.
Give it a read!
Says hi 👋🏻
We are not wearing masks because we are filming💗
2020-08-20 17:11:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Starting out the day a little behind. Last night the crew met for dinner at the hotel in Harrisburg PA. And we talked, remembered fun times, planned for the future and supported eachother.
A...
2020-08-19 13:19:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Ive been trying to vocalize my feelings in this trip but it’s all so surreal and quick changing that I feel it best to avoid the conversation until I can better communicate everything.
To ...
2020-08-18 15:05:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everybody! I’m indulging in a self care face mask right now 🎉 I made it to Pittsburgh alive and well. I’m actually staying outside of Pittsburgh about an hour but I’m excited to be bac...
2020-08-15 14:27:16 +0000 UTC View Post
🎉🎉🎉
Now to pack for 2 weeks of road dog work.
This means a return of road dog diaries here on patreon🤗
Today is OK, it happens to be my son Miles birthday. I can’t...
2020-08-13 16:55:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Sneak peek of what I’m archiving today!
Everything old is truly new again💗
2020-08-10 11:12:51 +0000 UTC View Post
As I was archiving yesterday I came across some great “Fredericks of Hollywood” 1947-1973 shoe ads in my personal collection.
I actually remember my Barbie having several of these shoes....
2020-08-10 10:54:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Just wait till you see the video!
Yuli is wearing one of Loraine Smiths 1960’s g-strings. More to come!
Stripping History is heating up🔥
Go give my girl some love 🖤
... 2020-08-10 01:18:04 +0000 UTC View Post
In researching and brown and black performers of the past within pinup, Burlesque and striptease I’ve realized through the years that there is little easy to find documentation comparatively. 2020-08-09 22:27:23 +0000 UTC View Post
A few photos from my trip to Viejo San Juan last month.
2020-08-09 17:18:24 +0000 UTC View Post
(See the full photo set on my White Hot and Volcano Tiers)
Now, I know that I’ve mentioned my burlesque baby H...
2020-08-09 16:51:38 +0000 UTC View Post
While we have been filming for stripping history here in Puerto Rico, my dear friend Madison Hurley has been filming and photographing these rare vintage showgirl costumes for me in Arkansas.
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I had the best day with my dear one Yuli Padilla, a fierce Puerto Rican pole, burlesque and drag performer from Santurce, while shooting for “Stripping History”.
Here is a sneak peek of ...
2020-08-08 23:57:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Today I received this beautiful larimar and silver heart pendant from Batey Girls.
I miss my girls and it really lifts my spirits when I receive my monthly Jewelry surprise in the mail💗 2020-08-07 00:01:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Today I had the chance to make a donation today to “Black Joy Sparkles”. It’s an incredible initiative started by my friend Nona, owner of Looking Glass Gems, to give performers who otherwise...
2020-08-04 13:43:38 +0000 UTC View Post