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Loren Kantor

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The Other Kevin Smith

Kevin Stofer Smith began his Hollywood career one month after graduating high school. He followed his older brother Albert to the now…

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The Other Kevin Smith

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The Early Jobs of Famous Writers

Charles Bukowski worked as a mail carrier and sorter for the post office. He hated his job. Twice he quit and tried making a living through…

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The Early Jobs of Famous Writers

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Memories of My Grandfather

Grandpa Al loved to tell stories. One of his favorites was about his first job at age 16 working as staff assistant at a Brooklyn hospital…

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Memories of My Grandfather

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To Kvetch Or Not To Kvetch

My grandpa had a favorite saying: “A sad Jew is a Happy Jew.” When I asked what he meant he explained, “Jews love to kvetch. It makes them…

Jun 30

To Kvetch Or Not To Kvetch

Jun 30

Learning How To Pray

In my early twenties, I was lost. I felt unfocused, unmotivated and I suffered from depression. I had good friends but my worldview was…

Jun 20

Learning How To Pray

Jun 20

Memories of My Father

In August 2012, I received a call from my father. We spoke about the Dodgers, the coming election and the Los Angeles heat wave when he…

Jun 14

Memories of My Father

Jun 14

Overheard at Senior Homes (Part 6)

I teach writing and printmaking classes at senior homes in Los Angeles. Over the years, I’ve kept a journal of the memorable things I’ve…

Jun 13

Overheard at Senior Homes (Part 6)

Jun 13

Carving the Life of a Writer

I’m a Woodcut Artist. A few years back, I was commissioned to create a t-shirt design for a North Hollywood Literary Festival. The email…

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Carving the Life of a Writer

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The Dramatic Menace of Jack Palance

I worked with Jack Palance in 1992 as a writer on the television series Legends of the West. He was intimidating. His height, sharp…

Jun 4

The Dramatic Menace of Jack Palance

Jun 4

The Norwegian Sea Monster Map

Norway is a fishing nation. With miles of indented coastline, glacial fjords and deep bays, Norwegians have relied on seafood since the…

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The Norwegian Sea Monster Map

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Loren Kantor

Loren Kantor

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Loren is a writer and woodcut artist based in Los Angeles. He teaches printmaking and creative writing to kids and adults.

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