In October of 1975, on the backside of the quarter shopping center, I opened Lemuria bookstore with my ex-wife Mel. We converted a 2nd floor apartment, bought books and went to work. We were located behind Poets, the best bar and hangout in town, at which I went to work quickly after opening to keep Lemuria’s doors open. Below the bookstore was a small art gallery known as The Artist 5.
One morning, I heard a commotion of some sort coming in front of the bookstore. From my front balcony, I saw people carrying on while focusing on a big pick-up truck. In the middle, Jerry Clower was holding court, loud and obnoxious. The cut up was about these raccoons the local artist had painted all over his ride. After a bit, a very pleased Clower cranked up and roared away while gaining everyone’s attention, sporting his prize coons.
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