Stephen Eric Berry
@stephenericberry.bsky.social
Husband of Diane Aronoff, writer, musician, Jean Cocteau enthusiast.
To see our latest film "The Children's Holiday," go to: https://vimeo.com/807495629
Banner image by Detroit-area artist John Elkerr. Please visit: https://www.johnelkerr.com/
To see our latest film "The Children's Holiday," go to: https://vimeo.com/807495629
Banner image by Detroit-area artist John Elkerr. Please visit: https://www.johnelkerr.com/
Lies Insurance Companies Tell
YouTube video by Dr. Elisabeth Potter, MD
youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:53 AM
My brother just learned that his Obamacare is jumping from $150 per month to $1,600 per month starting in January. There is no way he can afford that. Has this happened to you or someone you love?
#ACA
#ProtectOurCare
#Obamacare
#ACA
#ProtectOurCare
#Obamacare
November 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
My brother just learned that his Obamacare is jumping from $150 per month to $1,600 per month starting in January. There is no way he can afford that. Has this happened to you or someone you love?
#ACA
#ProtectOurCare
#Obamacare
#ACA
#ProtectOurCare
#Obamacare
If you’re considering purchasing a Medicare Advantage Plan through United Healthcare, think again. We just learned that they do not cover medically necessary medications used in cervical and spinal epidural injections, nor do they cover Hydrocodone. Totally unacceptable. We are canceling.
November 24, 2025 at 9:26 PM
If you’re considering purchasing a Medicare Advantage Plan through United Healthcare, think again. We just learned that they do not cover medically necessary medications used in cervical and spinal epidural injections, nor do they cover Hydrocodone. Totally unacceptable. We are canceling.
John Elkerr
"Minotaur Cabaret"
30" x 22"
Quill and ink on paper
To see more of John Elkerr’s work, please visit: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
"Minotaur Cabaret"
30" x 22"
Quill and ink on paper
To see more of John Elkerr’s work, please visit: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
November 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
John Elkerr
"Minotaur Cabaret"
30" x 22"
Quill and ink on paper
To see more of John Elkerr’s work, please visit: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
"Minotaur Cabaret"
30" x 22"
Quill and ink on paper
To see more of John Elkerr’s work, please visit: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
Full image and three details from John Elkerr’s “Love the Monster, Feed the Monster.”
This piece intrigues me, stitched together with the flailing of a vulva-eared horse. A multi-headed grim reaper shakes a tambourine. A cute monster on a bike races forward. A penis is about to flood the zone.
This piece intrigues me, stitched together with the flailing of a vulva-eared horse. A multi-headed grim reaper shakes a tambourine. A cute monster on a bike races forward. A penis is about to flood the zone.
November 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Full image and three details from John Elkerr’s “Love the Monster, Feed the Monster.”
This piece intrigues me, stitched together with the flailing of a vulva-eared horse. A multi-headed grim reaper shakes a tambourine. A cute monster on a bike races forward. A penis is about to flood the zone.
This piece intrigues me, stitched together with the flailing of a vulva-eared horse. A multi-headed grim reaper shakes a tambourine. A cute monster on a bike races forward. A penis is about to flood the zone.
John Elkerr
“Love the Monster, Feed the Monster"
30" x 22"
Quill and ink on paper
Please visit: johnelkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
“Love the Monster, Feed the Monster"
30" x 22"
Quill and ink on paper
Please visit: johnelkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
November 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
John Elkerr
“Love the Monster, Feed the Monster"
30" x 22"
Quill and ink on paper
Please visit: johnelkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
“Love the Monster, Feed the Monster"
30" x 22"
Quill and ink on paper
Please visit: johnelkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
This is John Elkerr. John is holding a quill and ink drawing that we will explore this week.
To see more of Detroit-area artist John Elkerr’s work, go to: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
To see more of Detroit-area artist John Elkerr’s work, go to: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This is John Elkerr. John is holding a quill and ink drawing that we will explore this week.
To see more of Detroit-area artist John Elkerr’s work, go to: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
To see more of Detroit-area artist John Elkerr’s work, go to: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
John Elkerr
“When Pasiphae Dreams”
12” x 18”
Ink on paper
To see more of Detroit-area artist John Elkerr’s work, go to: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
“When Pasiphae Dreams”
12” x 18”
Ink on paper
To see more of Detroit-area artist John Elkerr’s work, go to: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
November 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
John Elkerr
“When Pasiphae Dreams”
12” x 18”
Ink on paper
To see more of Detroit-area artist John Elkerr’s work, go to: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
“When Pasiphae Dreams”
12” x 18”
Ink on paper
To see more of Detroit-area artist John Elkerr’s work, go to: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
Death may answer many questions. But whatever the answers may be, only a monstrous universe, one ruled by devils, would allow torturers to be absolved of their crimes. Dick Cheney died today. It is time to remember what America remains desperate to forget: the acts committed in his name.
November 4, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Death may answer many questions. But whatever the answers may be, only a monstrous universe, one ruled by devils, would allow torturers to be absolved of their crimes. Dick Cheney died today. It is time to remember what America remains desperate to forget: the acts committed in his name.
In this remarkable piece, Phillip Gourevitch and Errol Morris ask us to imagine cameras at Calvary capturing the gruesome spectacle of a nearly naked man being tortured to death.
www.newyorker.com/magazine/200...
www.newyorker.com/magazine/200...
Exposure
The woman behind the camera at Abu Ghraib.
www.newyorker.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
In this remarkable piece, Phillip Gourevitch and Errol Morris ask us to imagine cameras at Calvary capturing the gruesome spectacle of a nearly naked man being tortured to death.
www.newyorker.com/magazine/200...
www.newyorker.com/magazine/200...
John Elkerr
“Hooded Man, Leashed Man - Abu Ghraib Study No. 2"
9.5" x 7.5"
Colored ink on cardboard meatbox
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
“Hooded Man, Leashed Man - Abu Ghraib Study No. 2"
9.5" x 7.5"
Colored ink on cardboard meatbox
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
November 4, 2025 at 10:36 PM
John Elkerr
“Hooded Man, Leashed Man - Abu Ghraib Study No. 2"
9.5" x 7.5"
Colored ink on cardboard meatbox
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
“Hooded Man, Leashed Man - Abu Ghraib Study No. 2"
9.5" x 7.5"
Colored ink on cardboard meatbox
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
John Elkerr
"Torture By Any Other Name - Abu Ghraib Torture Study No. 1"
9.5" x 7.5"
Colored ink on cardboard meatbox
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
"Torture By Any Other Name - Abu Ghraib Torture Study No. 1"
9.5" x 7.5"
Colored ink on cardboard meatbox
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
November 4, 2025 at 10:32 PM
John Elkerr
"Torture By Any Other Name - Abu Ghraib Torture Study No. 1"
9.5" x 7.5"
Colored ink on cardboard meatbox
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
"Torture By Any Other Name - Abu Ghraib Torture Study No. 1"
9.5" x 7.5"
Colored ink on cardboard meatbox
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
A short stretch of years ago, I asked my friend John Elkerr to use his considerable artistic talents to help us remember Abu Ghraib. Next, I’ll be sharing two pieces that arose from that conversation…
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
November 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
A short stretch of years ago, I asked my friend John Elkerr to use his considerable artistic talents to help us remember Abu Ghraib. Next, I’ll be sharing two pieces that arose from that conversation…
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
John Elkerr
"Meet Me At Temple Bar"
26" x 22"
Colored ink on paper
To see more of Detroit-area artist John Elkerr’s work, go to: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
"Meet Me At Temple Bar"
26" x 22"
Colored ink on paper
To see more of Detroit-area artist John Elkerr’s work, go to: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
November 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
John Elkerr
"Meet Me At Temple Bar"
26" x 22"
Colored ink on paper
To see more of Detroit-area artist John Elkerr’s work, go to: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
"Meet Me At Temple Bar"
26" x 22"
Colored ink on paper
To see more of Detroit-area artist John Elkerr’s work, go to: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
What a perfect day to careen into the macabre! You’re welcome.
THE CHILDREN'S HOLIDAY (English)
vimeo.com/807495629?sh...
LA FÊTE DES ENFANTS (French language version)
vimeo.com/970282676?sh...
THE CHILDREN'S HOLIDAY (English)
vimeo.com/807495629?sh...
LA FÊTE DES ENFANTS (French language version)
vimeo.com/970282676?sh...
The Children's Holiday (2023)
This film explores THE CHILDREN'S HOLIDAY, a quill and ink drawing created by Detroit-area artist John Elkerr. Mixing details from the piece with a retrospective…
vimeo.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
What a perfect day to careen into the macabre! You’re welcome.
THE CHILDREN'S HOLIDAY (English)
vimeo.com/807495629?sh...
LA FÊTE DES ENFANTS (French language version)
vimeo.com/970282676?sh...
THE CHILDREN'S HOLIDAY (English)
vimeo.com/807495629?sh...
LA FÊTE DES ENFANTS (French language version)
vimeo.com/970282676?sh...
John Elkerr
“Capture of the Minotaur”
30” x 40”
Acrylic and Oil Pastel on Canvas
To see more of Detroit-area artist John Elkerr’s work, go to: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
“Capture of the Minotaur”
30” x 40”
Acrylic and Oil Pastel on Canvas
To see more of Detroit-area artist John Elkerr’s work, go to: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
October 31, 2025 at 1:53 PM
John Elkerr
“Capture of the Minotaur”
30” x 40”
Acrylic and Oil Pastel on Canvas
To see more of Detroit-area artist John Elkerr’s work, go to: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
“Capture of the Minotaur”
30” x 40”
Acrylic and Oil Pastel on Canvas
To see more of Detroit-area artist John Elkerr’s work, go to: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
John Elkerr
“The World Is an Asylum with Guns”
8.25” x 11.25”
Collage with ink on paper
To see more of Detroit-area artist John Elkerr’s work, go to: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
“The World Is an Asylum with Guns”
8.25” x 11.25”
Collage with ink on paper
To see more of Detroit-area artist John Elkerr’s work, go to: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
October 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
John Elkerr
“The World Is an Asylum with Guns”
8.25” x 11.25”
Collage with ink on paper
To see more of Detroit-area artist John Elkerr’s work, go to: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
“The World Is an Asylum with Guns”
8.25” x 11.25”
Collage with ink on paper
To see more of Detroit-area artist John Elkerr’s work, go to: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
This morning I woke up hearing this song in my head. Lucky enough to experience Kurt sing it at The Green Mill Cocktail Lounge in Chicago. Like the gangster ambiance, smoke you only wanted to breathe in. Now, a decade later, it’s useless to hunt for words.
youtu.be/s8WxZfAV3Bc?...
youtu.be/s8WxZfAV3Bc?...
Nature Boy
YouTube video by Kurt Elling - Topic
youtu.be
October 29, 2025 at 2:44 PM
This morning I woke up hearing this song in my head. Lucky enough to experience Kurt sing it at The Green Mill Cocktail Lounge in Chicago. Like the gangster ambiance, smoke you only wanted to breathe in. Now, a decade later, it’s useless to hunt for words.
youtu.be/s8WxZfAV3Bc?...
youtu.be/s8WxZfAV3Bc?...
John Elkerr
“Circe’s Cabaret”
19” x 24”
Colored ink and graphite lighter burns on paper
A jitterbugging enchantress snaps her partner into an animal. Blue tears. A spasm of joy.
Please visit: johnelkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
“Circe’s Cabaret”
19” x 24”
Colored ink and graphite lighter burns on paper
A jitterbugging enchantress snaps her partner into an animal. Blue tears. A spasm of joy.
Please visit: johnelkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
October 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM
John Elkerr
“Circe’s Cabaret”
19” x 24”
Colored ink and graphite lighter burns on paper
A jitterbugging enchantress snaps her partner into an animal. Blue tears. A spasm of joy.
Please visit: johnelkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
“Circe’s Cabaret”
19” x 24”
Colored ink and graphite lighter burns on paper
A jitterbugging enchantress snaps her partner into an animal. Blue tears. A spasm of joy.
Please visit: johnelkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
John Elkerr
“Medusa”
7.75” x 10”
Ink on ruled paper
With phalluses for hair, this Gorgon reminds us of the addicting fluid secreted by Burroughs’ Mugwumps in “Naked Lunch” (1959).
Please visit: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
“Medusa”
7.75” x 10”
Ink on ruled paper
With phalluses for hair, this Gorgon reminds us of the addicting fluid secreted by Burroughs’ Mugwumps in “Naked Lunch” (1959).
Please visit: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
October 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM
John Elkerr
“Medusa”
7.75” x 10”
Ink on ruled paper
With phalluses for hair, this Gorgon reminds us of the addicting fluid secreted by Burroughs’ Mugwumps in “Naked Lunch” (1959).
Please visit: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
“Medusa”
7.75” x 10”
Ink on ruled paper
With phalluses for hair, this Gorgon reminds us of the addicting fluid secreted by Burroughs’ Mugwumps in “Naked Lunch” (1959).
Please visit: JohnElkerr.com
#SurrealArt #FineArt #drawing #art #ArtBrut #OutsiderArt #RawVision #Juxtapoz
We just saw Hadestown on YouTube. Superb musical! Couldn’t resist picking up one of their t-shirts.
You can literally sit in the audience with this link:
youtu.be/Jk7BCMZ_C2g?...
You can literally sit in the audience with this link:
youtu.be/Jk7BCMZ_C2g?...
October 28, 2025 at 1:22 AM
We just saw Hadestown on YouTube. Superb musical! Couldn’t resist picking up one of their t-shirts.
You can literally sit in the audience with this link:
youtu.be/Jk7BCMZ_C2g?...
You can literally sit in the audience with this link:
youtu.be/Jk7BCMZ_C2g?...
www.juancole.com/fitzgeralds-...
If you’re interested in the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam and you haven’t seen Juan Cole’s commentary, here’s the link. The Rubaiyat will never be the same!
If you’re interested in the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam and you haven’t seen Juan Cole’s commentary, here’s the link. The Rubaiyat will never be the same!
FitzGerald's Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám: Commentary by Juan Cole with Original Persian
I am reprinting here my blog entries from Informed Comment that serve as an extended commentary on Edward FitzGerald's Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám. The original entry is hyperlinked in the title. For eac...
www.juancole.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
www.juancole.com/fitzgeralds-...
If you’re interested in the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam and you haven’t seen Juan Cole’s commentary, here’s the link. The Rubaiyat will never be the same!
If you’re interested in the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam and you haven’t seen Juan Cole’s commentary, here’s the link. The Rubaiyat will never be the same!