Remember the Spring, 1922
“When you drink the water, remember the spring.” -Chinese proverb 1922 Japanese farmer watering field
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The Intoxicating Twain of Hasheesh, 1865
“I think these hundreds of princely costumes are changed every fifteen minutes during half the night; splendid pageants are filing about the stage constantly, yet one seems never to see the same dress twice. The final grand transformation scene is Read More …
Reefer Resort, 1948
Mitchum’s attorney, the famed Jerry Giesler, told the court the indictment against his handsome client was void and invalid because its language was “indefinite, uncertain, and unintelligible.” “Parts of it,” he said, “aren’t even in the English language. The only Read More …
Farm Interior, 1647
‘Farm interior’ by David Rijckaert III – 1647
Marijuana plant pull up, 1988
“Marijuana plant pull up” Drug Suppression unit of the Governor’s Task Force removing marijuana plants found near South Lake Mall, Morrow, Georgia. June 9, 1988
Yeats Smoke Session, 1872
O, WOMEN, kneeling by your altar rails long hence, When songs I wove for my beloved hide the prayer, And smoke from this dead heart drifts through the violet air And covers away the smoke of myrrh and frankincense; Bend Read More …
Geisha Enjoying a Morning Smoke, 1900
Geisha “Enjoying a Morning Smoke”, Japan. early 1900’s
Offering Pipe To Earth, 1910
“A Cheyenne woman offering pipe to earth during a sun dance ceremony”, by Edward S. Curtis. 1910
Legend of the Two Hemp Weavers
“Snake has no eyes but sings beautifully. Earthworm gives him his eyes in exchange for snake’s song.” – The Earthworm’s Song (Japanese Folktale) Japanese women weaving, c.1890 Legend of the Two Hemp Weavers Earthworms wear Hemp scarf’s… That’s just what Read More …
Little Dot Meets Her Uncle Smoke, 1964
Richie Rich Success Stories #11 c.1964 Little Dot Meets Her Uncle Smoke