Miller and the Rosemaries

“Several times a year members invite ladies to share both the dinner and the entertainment — sometimes as performers. On these occasions guests always include widows of former Savages, who are known as Rosemaries (after rosemary, a symbol of remembrance).”

I am going to jump back to the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in order to explain Rena’s role in the Art World. When I became a sexual being, I was soon torn down the middle. Should I join a monastery and remain a virgin, or, should I become a very sexual, and a very ethereal being who is dedicated to certain women I perceive ar spiritual, exotic – and terribly sex. Did I mention they had to be very beautiful.

The Pre-Raphaelite Artist were influenced by the Nazarene Artist of Germany who lived in a monastery and let their hair grow long. I let my hair grow long after I believed I…