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Dirty Las Vegas History

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Shawnee

Whenever I’m in Vegas, I can’t help but envision its past… I’m not saying I want to be in the Las Vegas of the past; but visiting it in my mind is somehow very romantic… One way to safely be … Continue reading →

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Addictions: The Fix Is In?

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

As a follow-up to my post on behavioral addictions… In his new book, The Fix, Damian Thompson argues that “the line between consumption, habit and addiction is becoming dangerously blurred.” When future generations look back at the early 21st century, … Continue reading →

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Winner Take All

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Shawnee

Artwork for a vintage paperback by Ernest Chiriaka.

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The Dice Of God

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Shawnee

The Dice of God by Joachim G. Joachim; via Uncle Walter’s Bad Romance Novel Covers.

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Of The Deflowered Girl At The Seance

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Shawnee

The Recently Deflowered Girl: The Right Thing to Say on Every Dubious Occasion, illustrated by Edward Gorey Via Silent Porn Star (NWS).

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Everybody’s A Relationship Critic

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Shawnee

Someone shelved the Dr. Phil’s weight loss book on the “Romance” book shelf at the thrift store. Can’t tell you how hard that makes me laugh!

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