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Loren Kantor

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Overheard at Senior Homes, Part 9

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…

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Overheard at Senior Homes, Part 9

1d ago

The Apocalyptic Short Order Cook

Several months before the pandemic, I sauntered down Pico Boulevard near my Los Angeles apartment and found a dreary little coffee shop…

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The Apocalyptic Short Order Cook

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Los Angeles Street Characters of the ’80s and ‘90s

Los Angeles is a city where you can be whatever you want to be. As the world’s movie capital, people come from everywhere to establish a…

Nov 6

Los Angeles Street Characters of the ’80s and ‘90s

Nov 6

My Car Saved My Life

My wife and I teach art classes in Los Angeles. In December 2023, we scheduled two gigs in Pasadena. As we pulled into the parking of our…

Oct 27

My Car Saved My Life

Oct 27

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The Vanishing Film Producer

In the fall of 1981, I came home from high school to find dozens of inflatable great white sharks scattered around our home. They were in…

Oct 23

The Vanishing Film Producer

Oct 23

Dock Ellis Threw a No Hitter on LSD

Dock Ellis pitched ten seasons in the major leagues. He won 138 games, struck out 1,136 batters, was an all-star and a World Series…

Oct 13

Dock Ellis Threw a No Hitter on LSD

Oct 13

When Researching a Screenplay Becomes Dangerous

In the early ’90s, I eked out a living as a screenwriter. Those were the days of spec script bidding wars and thrillers were at the top of…

Oct 7

When Researching a Screenplay Becomes Dangerous

Oct 7

Does Owning a Gun Make You Safer?

A 2024 Pew Research Study estimated there are more than 500 million civilian-owned guns in the United States. With a population of 345…

Sep 18

Does Owning a Gun Make You Safer?

Sep 18

Los Angeles Helped Spawn the New Age Movement

In August 1987, my girlfriend and I drove to Will Rogers State Beach in Santa Monica. We joined several dozen spiritual seekers to…

Sep 15

Los Angeles Helped Spawn the New Age Movement

Sep 15

Overheard at Senior Homes, Part 8

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…

Aug 31

Overheard at Senior Homes, Part 8

Aug 31

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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