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Patti Smith
by Patti Smith
The reader is my notebook pattismith.substack.com
Episodes
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What I been up to
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A happy hello
Hello everybody, Here are a few shots, more to come. So happy to be back with wonderful memories all connected with books manuscripts and coffee, of course…. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public...
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Saying hello from Chicago
Hello everybody, Yesterday we played at Riot Fest in Chicago in the rain. The people were great, I have to say they lifted my spirits. I am resting tonight, reading Graham Greene and stopping to say hello. Thank you for waiting for me, I appreciate it so much. A few pictures, works friends, and...
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One too many mornings
Tony Shanahan on stand up base and Jackson on guitar. I loved this song when I was young. That love has not diminished. We are recording in Electric Lady Studio at the tail end of the pandemic. It’s such a nice video, I thought you may like it. Im still grappling with my challenges but doing…
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Saying hello from Annapolis
Hello everybody, Quite tired but happy with the work we accomplished. I am just including a few pictures. A stormy sky, a golden half moon. Annapolis is the historic capital of Maryland. It’s amazing to see so many pre revolutionary war structures. I was by the water and watched the storm clouds...
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Just a thank you
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Checking in on the blood moon
Hello everyone, It was nice to talk to you. I look forward to passing through this particular challenge, but being as productive as possible. Sorry the video is grainy. P.S I did see the moon, misty and cloudy not red yet but ever beautiful. Below is Peter Cullen, a very fine man, the voice of...
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Home Again
This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Hello everyone, I am home rebuilding strength and hopefully finish my book and send more messages. My daughter Jesse Paris is taking good care of me and I am happy to be back…
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CATCHING UP1
Hello everybody I’m on the Eurostar with the fellows en route to Paris. Last night we had a great job at the Ghent jazz festival. Much improvising as it was the jazz festival. An impromptu version of Footnote to Howl celebrating Allen Ginsberg’s 100th year, A story about a stolen panel: The...
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The Acolyte
Hello everyone, I am writing from Arles. Tomorrow it will be 98 degrees. I have found working in these high temperatures very challenging. But I have completed my work. The audio above represents some of the audio work I do with Soundwalk. In the next couple days I will send pictures from the...
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Taking off
Hello everybody, I am pretty much on my way to Arles. A few loose ends and off I go. I’m feeling very much like Uncle Wiggily embarking on a lone roadtrip. Jesse is indeed on a roadtrip. She left for Nashville after our small but loving birthday celebration, including a ride on the ferry and a...
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Font Wars
Thank you everyone for your thoughtful comments. Now to my packing…. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
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Revealing the story behind...
This is the cover of the forthcoming paperback. I am interested in your opinions… The photograph was taken on Seabrook Island, South Carolina in 1987 by t.e. denton. Pictured are Jackson Smith, Jesse yet to be born and my brother Todd’s daughter Simone. Have a good day everyone. Below is one of...
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Solstice Sea part 2
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Solstice by the Sea part one
I will be back later with more…Happy everything… This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Grainy video with rambling content
Jesse took this picture when we were waiting our turn at Town Hall. A very inspiring night. Below is Robert’s speech. A good man speaking plain truth. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public…
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Stopping by again
The great Lena Horn singing Stormy Weather. Good night all….. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...
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A happy Message
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Beguiled by boats 2
Greetings from Iceland. After making the little phone video we took a five hour drive to Akureyri. We have a small family style acoustic concert there. On the way the landscape, ever changing was breath taking. I took a few pictures for you and send good wishes to all…. Our journey ended with...
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This is really bad but sending anyway
Here is the actual window and a few more images as I am beguiled by boats. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to…
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What we may be feeling
Thank you for listening. I’m not down, just ruminating. Please take care, a few snapshots below. See you from Iceland. Happiness in Istanbul. Shot by Jackson Smith. May you all feel a bit of joy today!!! This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider…
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Last night in Vienna
Last night Jackson, Seb, Tony Shanahan and I performed a small acoustic concert in Vienna. We decided to try our hand at trying out a stripped down version of Fireflies, a song I wrote with Oliver Ray for Gone Again. It speaks of a widows deep longing and I have always found it too difficult, too...
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hello from London
I have to catch my train so here are some pictures. see you soon This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus…
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Happy Independent Bookstore Day
A little excursion with Nelio Biedermann in the rain to McNally Jackson’s for a happy book swap. Photos taken by Jesse Paris Smith…. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like…
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Happy Earth Day
Say a prayer of gratitude to the Great Mother…Nature herself. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...
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Hello from the Swiss border
Happy Robert Walser birthday. Sending a wave from the Swiss border among the wild flowers and chirping birds. Thinking of Robert Walser who died on Christmas Day, 1956. Below visiting his grave. Photograph by Janine Bub. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the…
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Happy April
It’s April Fool’s Day. All I can say is the people have the power to wrestle the world from fools. It’s decreed the people rule. Today at this moment the light stirs my senses. I send it to you all with a smile and a song. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the...
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Saying hello to all
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript Beneath are shots from Riverside Church to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Democracy Now . Tony and Bruce lead the way to People have the Power. Stay strong and healthy and vigilant. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new...
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A timely streaming message
TO STREAM: https://www.democracynow.org/live/democracy_now_30th_anniversary_event TONIGHT: Monday, March 23, 2026 Join Amy Goodman, Juan González, Nermeen Shaikh and the entire Democracy Now! family for a special live streaming event at the historic Riverside Church to celebrate 30 years of...
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Saying Hi from Minneapolis
Hi everybody, Somehow the video ending while I was still talking. Mostly saying nothing just trying to take a picture from my window. Really just saying hi, snowed in today. Oh I remember. I was saying how much my mom loved watching the Oscars. I am thinking of her and her birthday which is very...
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Catching up and Paris photos
Here is part one of the pictures I took for you in Paris. More to come. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
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State of the mind
No words. Just a smile and a wave. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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A little Valentine message
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone. Protect and project the best of your heart. Below is the second photograph I took that morning. Old Polaroid film diffused Michigan light and the slippers of Rudolf Nureyev. ❤️ This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider...
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A night message
Hello Everyone, Hope all is well. This is just a little night message and happy birthday James Joyce…. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other...
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500 Hats part 2
Here is the end of an almost dark tale. Hence the dark lighting. Below is a cabinet picture of the beautiful, melancholic Gérard de Nerval. Today on his passing day I am posting my favorite poem of his that I have loved since a teenager. THE DARK BLOT Le Point noir He who has gazed against the…
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Five hundred Hats
Well I couldn’t find Mulberry Street. I will keep looking. My retelling of a Dr. Seuss masterpiece was inexplicably cut off. I will return in the morrow with the ending. For us there is still tomorrow. For Alex Pretti all his tomorrows were terrifyingly taken away. Tonight there is snow and...
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Sleepily remembering Susan
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Natural light
Hello everyone. Below are the books I spoke of… Lazar by Nelio Biedermann is due out in March. Worth the wait…. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with...
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BOA 2
Hello to my Subscribers, I am set to travel and will be back Saturday. For now I am sending you the audio of prelude of Bread of Angels. I will be answering your questions about it in Michigan if I am able. In any event you will hear from me again soon. Thank you for all your commentary so far....
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Time for Questions
I’ll be waiting for your questions concerning: The physical book The Prelude The Age of Reason Thank you everyone. I’m looking forward…. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pattismith.substack.com/subscribe
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A little reading a little music
Happy New Year Everybody. I am about to turn in but want to thank you all for all your support, all the birthday well-wishes and all the inspiration our tribe affords me. Have a contented day tomorrow, hold on to the good of being, and rest if possible. Before that, listen to Jimi ring in 1970….....
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Saying hello
Hello everyone, Just a brief dreamy message. Yes I’m kind of in a dream state today, but permissible perhaps on one’s birthday. Still recovering a bit but happy to be here and hoping to get productive again very soon. Sometimes we just need a little rest. Have a good day everyone. I will stop by...
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Christmas Eve hello
Wishing all much happiness and peace of mind. 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️ This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes…
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Seasons Greetings
Oops it was actually Emily's passing day yesterday. I’m sorry. But it’s still nice to mention Thief’s Journal and Wuthering Heights in the same breath. And have safe, happy and heathy holidays This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free…
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Measuring up?
Sorry we got cut off. I was just going to say after I finish my December jobs we can start our Smithposium for BOA. This is excessively long but since I had nothing in mind when I started not surprising it never really finished. Have a good night everyone. Sorrow is with us as is rage but…
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Ozu
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Night Folly
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Hello from my homestead
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A thank you and an accidental commercial
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Wiped out rehash (warning: slow moving)
Still reeling a bit from last night’s concert at the Beacon. Not much mental energy tonight but since I washed my hair I thought I’d stop by. Not in a very serious mood tonight. So happy we did well at the Beacon Theater in New York City. Happy to say hello to all and good night… A clip from the...
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