Adano Christopher Ley (Swami Nitty-Gritty) called his colonic therapy business SHITS — Self-Healing Intestinal Therapy Services. Adano's clinic and institute was in and around anywhere from two to six apartments centered at 109-111 Richmond Avenue, within walking distance of the Galleria. <> ... Read More

"Acquired immune efficiency is Divinity. It's the antithesis of acquired immune deficiency. The test of spirituality and meditation is to be practical moment to moment. How immune is he? How Divine is he? The immune level is the measuring stick of the balanced person. He is busy living it." — Swam... Read More

"The heron and the crane invented the colonic." — Swami Nitty-Gritty <> Sunday, Feb. 8, 1987 Lauren Perry and I had a post-midnight extended conversation about her mother's death. I shared some experiences regarding my mother's passing too. I stayed overnight at Pam and Lauren's apartment... Read More

"The Initiate path is slower, but it's permanent. The psychic path is faster, but it doesn't last. An Initiate will not impose on your brain individuality. A psychic climbs through your window to borrow your dishes." — Swami Nitty-Gritty <> Saturday, Feb. 7, 1987 (continued) I worked on E... Read More

You never know who you meet till 39 years later. George Dismukes is still alive and kicking. According to his biography ... "GEORGE DISMUKES spent the first half of his life in pursuit of adventure. This ranged from bullfighting as a youth to milking poisonous snakes professionally at Ross All... Read More