Patti Smith

So I suddenly remember what I was saying when suddenly a portrait of Waltraud Meirer and myself obscured my Photo Booth. . It was the Brooklyn Bridge accident. I worried it might the bridge might be closed down but it wasn’t and it looked as beautiful as ever. So sorry for the two deceased crew members and hopes for a speedy recovery for all those injured. I just decided to include Waltraud’s beau...

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Some peaceful settings….The first is the tree that the writer Dazai loved. Still healthy and covered with covered in vines and ivy. A friendly tree indeed. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pat...

Early this morning I took a walk down (or up) a path parallel to the river, Mostly because I knew the crows that guard the cemetery would be up calling through the trees lough enough to wake Edgar Alan Poe. The crows are much larger than our crows and completely fearless, crafty and not unfriendly. I took some urban snapshots in Kyoto. There are many beautiful shrines to say nothing of the restore...

Below are fun snaps from Seoul….. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pattismith.substack.com/subscribe

Hello everyone, This video message did not go through yesterday. Now I have landed. I am resting tonight and then off to Korea. So I will send another message tomorrow. I have taken a few books that I will talk about tomorrow, minimal packing and a pair of sneakers. Once again I am hoping more Universities take a stand against the present administrations attempt to control our education system. I...

Sometimes when everything seems pointless, hopeless, out of reach I turn to music. Thank the stars for Bob Dylan who gave us the best of his youth with songs like this. My son Jackson on Telecaster. Tony Shanahan on bass. Jay Dee Daugherty on drums. Lenny Kaye on Stratocaster. I was a bit hoarse but the heart was strong. Just thought you may appreciate this. Take care of yourselves. Drink plenty o...

We can all…. It’s raining the trees are flowering can’t stop sneezing the people took to the streets and whether there is hope or not there exists a craving for social justice. I can therefore I am… This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers...

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Nothing to add, I’m vacuuming. Have a good night….. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pattismith.substack.com/subscribe

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The photograph below taken by Rory O’Bryen is visiting the grave of Wittgenstein in Cambridge. It’s a modest graveyard where nature reigns. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pattismith.substack...

Today I am going over the copyedit of my book, but wanted to take time out to salute all women. For the moment, I am speaking of our writers, just a few, but all women and their trials and triumphs are on my mind. I have mentioned those in particular through the books scattered about my room. Please tell us the books and writers that are dear to you on this day of the Woman. Patti Smith is a reade...

Hello everyone, Back from Milan, just a little lagged, feeling happy to be alive. Patti Smith is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pattismith.substack.com/subscribe

Good evening everyone and also goodnight. I have returned from my duties and about to turn in. Wishing all good dreams unfettered by fear or sorrow…. Patti Smith is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vis...

Hello everyone, Unfortunately I could not locate the Genet essay in English on Rembrandt. I will do some further research. The small Hanuman edition is rare and expensive so I will keep looking. In the meantime hope everyone is faring well. There is a lot of flue around so keep your immune system bolstered. I will be back soon. Here is a photo of Jack’s Hotel where Genet died on April 14, 1986. My...

Hello from my recuperation center. Which is my room. Spending a little time with you all. Please take care of yourselves. Get a good book to happily plow through…. Patti Smith is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

Hello everyone, I wasn’t sure what I’d be talking about and realized I was just happy to talk to you when I was indeed feeling better. Here a couple of pictures from Selby Gardens, a version of Within you and Without you and an old fashioned trailer for Death in Venice and much love to all….. This was my version of George Harrison’s song from 12……. Patti Smith is a reader-supported publication. To...

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Photos of a few foreign translations taken by Janine Bub. And above, as promised the poor Creature of the Black Lagoon who fell in love with a beautiful scientist in a white swimsuit. Patti Smith is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or...

Hello everyone I could not access the link but here is an address below to find it. Wishing everyone a beautiful sleep. Farewell David, you are still very much present and loved in my small expanding corner of the universe…. https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/patti-smith-david-lynch-interviewed-each-other/ Patti Smith is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support the work, consider...

Hello everybody, Just taking a short break to say hello, and sending you a few snapshots of my location and some good series to watch or ignore. Sending good wishes to all. Patti Smith is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...

Hello everybody. It’s pouring rain and thundering. I’m sitting beneath my skylight working, stopping to say have a happy and healthy New Year. Patti Smith is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit patt...

Good evening everyone, I have been working all day and soon to turn in, but wanted to say hello while I am still 77. Tomorrow I will be on 78 speed… All good wishes to all, with a loving salute to President Jimmy Carter…. Below is his famous energy crisis speech from 1977. One that was sadly not heeded. https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/jimmycartercrisisofconfidence.htm Patti Smith is a re...