December 2015
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Robert Miles – Vietnam Vet
Originally posted on Rosamond Press: Robert W. Miles is my father-in-law. He is five months younger then me. He met my mother in a bar in Reseda California, and then, left for Vietnam. He told Rosemary if he survived, he would marry her. I do not know the date of their marriage. At my wedding…
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In Like Clint
Originally posted on Rosamond Press: Our President said he is a huge Eastwood fan, and is not offended by the Republican Soap Opera Series Docu-drama puppet show that put “go fuck yourself” in the party founded by my kindred, John Fremont, who was a good friend of Kit Carson, and other real cowboys. On June…
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No Drama – Please!
Originally posted on Rosamond Press: After becoming friends on Facebook, my ex-wife, who was married to Thomas Pynchon, said we could communicate again but “No drama!” In the third photo from the top we see Marilyn in the dress she made. Behind her, sitting on the grass is Joan, Mary Ann Tharaldsen’s best friend, who…
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Stackpole’s Bohemian Circle
Peter photographed my kindred, Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor for LIFE magazine, and Errol Flynn. who my mother and aunt dated. Ralph was good friends Diego Rivera and his artistic wife. These creative Bohemian souls were the compatriots of David Weston and his Muses. Ralph did a painting of Tina Modotti wearing pearls. David is the…
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Sharon Family Reunion at Palace Hotel
Originally posted on Rosamond Press: I have talked to Anne Farmer-Fermor, and Patrick Sharon the second, about the renewal of the Sharon Family reunions at the Palace Hotel, that William Ralston built, that his partner, William Sharon, came to own. Anne was communicated in person with members of the Hesketh family in Britain, and is…
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The Fremonts at Black Point
Originally posted on Rosamond Press: Jessie Benton held a Salon at the Fremont home on Black Point. Hermnan Melville stayed with the Fremonts, and Bret Harte was a frequent guest. Three miles away in Belmont, William Ralston was entertaining Mark Twain in his Salon. You can see Jessie’s features in my niece, Drew Benton. How…
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The Weston Rose Line
“I don”t think of it in terms of money. I do it just for the love and excitement.” -Brett Weston Here is what Sydney Morris said about the creative estate of Brett Weston; ““We had considered trying to manage the estate and running it as a business, but in view of what we had to…
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Del Monte Aviation & Buck Inst.
Originally posted on Rosamond Press: Robert Buck owns the law firm that stepped into to be the Special Executor of Rosamond’s creative legacy after Vicki Presco refused to serve. Robert is connected to the Buck Trust and Institute that is right out of a science fiction novel in regards for searching for the Fountain of Youth. Robert…
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Beauty and the Beastch
Originally posted on Rosamond Press: Seen from her back, young woman lying on beach wearing bikini viewing the ocean as in the distance male surfer comes out of the water. Lawrence Chazen is a master of deceit. He made Noble Oil a offshore entity so they can ELUDE the IRS. Oil companies are ELUDERS. They…
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The Royal Models of Mary Magdalene Rosamond
Originally posted on Rosamond Press: One morning at the Harkins home, I asked Rena to put on her make-up so I could see her made-up before I took her home to attend the University of Nebraska. She warned me that would be a mistake, because if she was so gorgeous without make-up, she is going…