Haunts
As someone who loves to be nude just about anywhere, it's important that my home be something like Nude Central. On days when I can't be nude anywhere else, home is at least my nude haven. But since...
View ArticleNaturist Memes and Photo Captions
Savvy naturists on social media have been making naturist memes and captioned photos for some time now. There's much that's already been said about the way contemporary social media affect our...
View ArticleThe Natural State
If you're one to bareyour skin to the airjust about anywhere,then you better bewarein The Natural State!The "shirt off your back"is what you'll lose fastif you dare to unclaspyour bra or your pantsin...
View ArticleA Big Step for Organized Naturism in Latin America
Last weekend, January 28-30, the sixth ELAN took place at Zipolite Beach in Oaxaca, Mexico. ELAN is an acronym in both Spanish and Portuguese for Gathering of Latin American Naturists. This is...
View ArticleRespect
I'm finding this to be a difficult post to write, and I can imagine that it might be somewhat controversial. But I believe that what I need to say here needs to be out. And I want to thank Ginger...
View ArticleBugs and Bares, part 1: Moth Attacks
(a new serial) Nate rolled his Jeep to a halt under the shade of the palm trees in Dr. A's yard. He checked his watch - he had rushed from the capital to Noonay Noo in a half hour. Dr. A’s door was...
View ArticleBugs and Bares, part 2: The Failed Naturist
(continued from previous post) Nate stood still, dripping wet, waiting for Dr. A’s pronouncement. But, as often happened, she changed track.“Wait, wait, wait. Wait! First, you should probably go dry...
View ArticleBugs and Bares, part 3: Super Silk
They had not been long on the highway before Nate pointed out the window. "Do you see that billboard ad? I swear that was not there this morning." Dr. A looked at the sign. It said:SUPER SILK!...
View ArticleBugs and Bares, part 4: Crunchy and Spicy
"Lalo! So good to see you! That smells delicious," said Dr. A. "Miranda, such a nice surprise. Would you like to try some? Oh! But where are my manners? Please, go ahead and remove your...
View ArticleBugs and Bares, part 5: Mysterious Marks
Lalo looked at his former teacher incredulously. "Admit? What is it you don't want to admit?" Dr. A seemed like she was trying to answer, but her own sobbing impeded her. "It's alright,...
View ArticleBugs and Bares, part 6: Agent Orange
Lalo looked down at his toes, perhaps to hide a bit of a blush. Then he raised his head and began slowly. "I want to thank you, Miranda, for introducing me to naturism all those years ago."...
View ArticleBugs and Bares, part 7: Chiggers!
Ten minutes later, a pair of customers walked into Lola's just a few minutes before closing. There were just a few shoppers lined up at the cash register, and no one else around except the cashier....
View ArticleBugs and Bares, part 8: To Less Cloth, and More Truth
Fifteen minutes later, Nate pulled up to the warehouse entry boom gate for the second time that day, and saw the same attendant who had been there earlier. Nate, however, had changed into his hotel...
View ArticleAGLOW is lit!
Writing a book is one thing, but putting it together is quite another thing entirely...Between proofing, formatting, page numbering (way too complicated for what it is), building the active table of...
View ArticleGlowing Cover Art
I'm very grateful to my friend Bernard Perroud, who surprised me by sending me his original painting for the cover of Aglow!Bernard is a very talented multi-media artist. I've always enjoyed his...
View ArticleGoodreads Giveaway!
I'm happy to announce your chance to win a free copy of Aglow! I'll send ten copies to ten people randomly selected by Goodreads - just click below! You can register from now through September 30.Due...
View ArticleNaked Calaveras
The word calaveras has many meanings, especially this time of year in Mexico. One meaning is a kind of short satirical poem depicting the untimely demise of a well-known figure, poking fun - with a...
View ArticleNaked in the Landscape
Motivated by Earl D. at clothesfreelife.com, who generously has named Aglow the current featured title for the #clothesfreereaders book club, I'd like to share some more information about how I came to...
View ArticleWhat is Naturist Fiction?
Reading and writing are becoming lost arts. More specifically, long-form reading and writing are falling away in favor of short-form. Here's an analogy to put it in perspective: fewer and fewer of us...
View ArticleWoman Walking Naked Through the House
My translation of a poem by Carlos Drummond de Andrade (1902-1987, Brazil), one of his country's most beloved poets.Woman walking naked through the house,you cover me in an enormous peace.It's not an...
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