Jojo is doing pretty well. He's on his 9th day of his medication regimen. Having days of sheer exhaustion, and days where he's been able to go into work. (although this is extremely hard for him.)

He has had some trouble eating, and has needed some of his own "remedy" to keep any type of appetite up at all. (He's lost 20 lbs already)

He's received an outpouring of generosity from his Chicago friends and neighbors. Lots of people just dropping by to drop off food etc.

His landlord is has been REALLY understanding, and is giving him time to get back on his feet. His youngest brother signed the lease for the
3rd floor space, so this takes some weigh off his shoulders and pocketbook, this is very good for him also.

And he's got a new beau in his life, a sweet guy who has really been giving him a ton of emotional support.

Tonya, great idea! Every little bit helps! He's at home now, so sending care packages there would be best.

Keep sending the love, it means everything!

XXXOOO
Satori

love basil

i am so out in the sticks.
this is the first time
i've heard/read this news...

oh jojo, my sister...
i love you so much.
i hope you're healing
and coping
and laughing
and creating
and...
well, that's enough.
you need to rest, too.

i'll keep an eye on you here.
and other eyes on you elsewhere.

besitos,
tx.

just trying to get my life back together....i dont know what i would do without the help of friends and my lover( rob) .....sigh....but since i have been spending alot of time at home my gallery looks ....sweet.i have been making teddy bears and stuffed cats....and they are selling....paying back rent....oye....i will never help my family again.alright i still have one good brother jay-jay

Hey there Jo Jo doll.

I have been so consumed with my BS I have not even stepped foot in to see what's all doing in here.
(i'm ASHAMED!)
I AM SO SENDING YOU SOME LOVE.
Here is to your MIRACULOUS health in the New Year.

X

d in a d

Jo Jo,
I am reading thru ArtMaker for the first time and honestly just learned of your illness. Hope the New Year finds you fabulously healthy and as gorgeous as ever. Love to you lady.

well i started radiation treatment yesterday...and i got very sick , today was alittle better....but i have 15 more treatments to do...yippes...and i am going to cook county hospital witch means you get there at 9:30 in the morning and you dont leave till 7 pm...this sucks...miss everybody in new york.

If ya get yer hands on any good pain killers let me know.
Love you and can't wait to party,
Messy Bonnie

She is messy enough as it is.

Boy George was asking how you were doing and if you got the Taboo stuff he sent. I told him that you did and thanked him.
You know that latex drip thing was from his head. He pulled it off his head after opening night for you.
She's a big freak like you! Thought you would like it.
Hang in there for those treatments. Knowing you, you'll turn it all into some beautiful art piece.

hope I git to see you soon

Hey Doll, I hope you are starting to feel better. I keep you in my thoughts and prayers and we all fully expect that you will totally recover and go on to continue your fabulous life and share more of your genious with the world who loves and adores you. Be positive and stay happy and expect the future to provide you with all that you need.
Love and light,
Bobby xxxx

really getting into new stuff want to do a new show maybe? costumes, dolls, new stuffed animals that i cant keep on the shelf and wish i had 6 more arms so i could make that much more money for bills.but i'm doing good...not 100 percent but working on it

Jo-Jo I am so happy to hear that you're doing well. You sound like your recovering nicely. Good to hear that you're creating. I keep meaning to make enlargements of that poster that you liked. I promise to get it sent off to you really soon. (You know what I'm talking about?)
Keep it up dah-ling! (Your recovery that is.)

Cheers Jojo,

Am curious about what new stuff you are getting into and what sort of new show you are envisoning? any pics of the stuffed animals you are making? love to see them .... best of my love to you jojo ... and no one is 100% in this world ... we are all working on it ;-)

Tonya

hell-o all,i'm doing much better, i will be quiting my job of 15years at milio's in april to open up my own place. i was thinking about calling it ju-ju {voo-doo} hair in the morning and voo-doo at night ,just like marie lavoe from new orleans. we teach voo-doo classes at the gallery now and i have been teaching armiture classes to animators at the art instatute...funny huh.my stuffed animals can be seen on rotofugi.com

We're so excited for you! It's going to be so good to have all your effort go back into your own place.

XXXXXXXOOOOOOOOOOO
Z&S

Hey Jo Jo,
Great News! I love the concept.

A few years ago Chi Chi and I were just taking a romantic little stroll around Marie Lavoe's grave. I had my camera and snapped a picture of her crypt. When I got the picture back (pre-digital) we were stunned. It was a picture of her grave but the sky was insane. It was all purple clouds and spooky. I swear it didn't look like that in real life. And the other pictures I took there that day didn't have it either, only her grave. Very strange. You can use it if you want.

yes, daddy
i would love too, ummm, i want to come for a visit this summer ,are you guys doing anything that i should not miss?
miss you guys, and my boyfriend has not seen NYC.
kisses your jo-jo

another new look

one of my favorite artists , hans bellmer