The Forgotten Room

“Write in recollection and amazement for yourself.” -Jack Kerouac Books tell us things about introverts and then computers came along, the internet and social media. The shy ones broke free. People tell me that they cannot use Zoom because they don’t have a computer. I see as they communicate on Facebook or Instagram. Applications … Continue reading The Forgotten Room

The PUNK HUB MASTERS.

Hudley Flipside | Punk Rock Colleague • Historian • Archivist Pat Fear and Other Stories A few autumns ago, I spent a quiet evening at home, wrapped in a soft blanket under the gentle living room lights. The steady hum of the news created a familiar, calming backdrop. The mood briefly lightens when the narrator … Continue reading The PUNK HUB MASTERS.

“Few in the most polished circles could bear.”

Random Book Day By Hudley On this bittersweet Sunday…caramel, salt and sweet day on accomplishment and fucking stupid neighbors and old fences torn away to expose my private sanctuary. I am pissed with Lilith beyond enduring… my voice speaks fire… so the best I can do to water this flame mouth and heart is reach … Continue reading “Few in the most polished circles could bear.”

A Reflection. Surfing old age.

Happy Autumnal Equinox. Is my son mocking me? hahah “King Arthur resolves that “violence is not strength, and compassion is not weakness.” This aligns with the idea that revenge and harm are pointless, and that true power is using influence for good. Violence often breeds fear, cycles of retaliation, and loss of trust, while compassion … Continue reading A Reflection. Surfing old age.

New Chapbook

Hudley Flipside: The Seminary of Praying Mantis Publishing. A Poem to Prometheus https://youtu.be/3U36vDJIbrQ

The small GOLD MUSHROOM

A Flopside cOmic “Be More Than a ASSHOLE.” Today Mr. Fuck came out of the bomb shelter after months of hiding only coming out to climb the fence to do his freegan thing at night. I felt his hand on my shoulder, and he told me he had a project in mind. I looked over … Continue reading The small GOLD MUSHROOM

Be More Than A Witness

Two notable books delve into the vibrant intersection of punk culture and journalism, particularly through the lens of Los Angeles Flipside Fanzine. The first, released in 2019, offers a retrospective exploration of the punk scene, documenting its influences and the impact it had on the music industry and youth culture in that era. This book … Continue reading Be More Than A Witness

An Address on Environmental Etiquette.

People, Gaia, and wild animals over power. “Teilhard argued that the “sense of the Earth” is the passionate concern for our common destiny, which draws human consciousness ever further toward unity. He warned that unless humanity shakes off old prejudices and builds the Earth, it risks perishing. This vision of a unified, conscious humanity points … Continue reading An Address on Environmental Etiquette.

August 27–28 lunar eclipse Moon: My Focus.

A Church Bazaar” is the Sabian Symbol for Pisces 5° — precisely the degree area of the August 27–28 lunar eclipse Moon (~4°54′ Pisces, rounded up to 5° for Sabian symbols). That makes the symbolism especially interesting with Diana beside the eclipsed Moon. “Throughout all this we have no difficulty in understanding the absolute accuracy … Continue reading August 27–28 lunar eclipse Moon: My Focus.

In Search of Orange autumn lights.

“A true paradox makes for a strong devotion and a mystical union powerful enough to endure the problems.” Owning Your Own Shadow~ Robert A. Johnson. Taken down the spring light of multi-colors that lingered from passed holidays. I was on a mission to find some lights for autumn. I got in my little green number, … Continue reading In Search of Orange autumn lights.

Not the man!

Tee-Shirt Come repel with me ! You reading this This is the face of corruption The face who supports A dictator! Push them all in the dump! A landfill of Treasonous Assholes! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/97392324-todd-wallace-blanche?store_id=1424027

New Artist Statement.

July 25, 2026 Jack Smith is our modern hero. Jim Jordon is our anti-hero. As a society we must balance somewhere in-between. As our House and Senate do nothing to support our heroes and allow our anti-heroes to rise, for me it is a sad lukewarm reality this country faces. War and tariffs and now … Continue reading New Artist Statement.

“We think alike!”

A few days ago, I was out front watering the potted plants. As I was watering one potted plant out popped a praying mantis. I went to get my phone to take a family picture when I put my iPhone’s password in backwards… had to wait for the security to clear 1 minute. I looked … Continue reading “We think alike!”

2027 Almost 50 years since Flipside Was first Published.

New hardcover~ glossy inside and out, desirous inside and out, and delicious... it feels good. A part of a history that I feel is presented with sexy respect. The first handheld device of information. The fucking fanzine. The most challenging times somehow make me highly creative. My list is complete for now with what I … Continue reading 2027 Almost 50 years since Flipside Was first Published.

Open Source

I was inspired today by watching the video below. The ideal of "CODE for the people." Is a new concept for me but not an old one. From acclaimed director Bao Nguyen (BTS, Be Water, The Greatest Night in Pop), Code for the People is a documentary short exploring the past, present, and contested future … Continue reading Open Source

Pholus & Blessed thistle

First big Watercolor painting size 44 1/2 by 22 1/2 Took some time a month or so.. An Interesting character Pholus … And not only a centaur but a centaur-mantis. “He was shy. He did not talk much. We three sat together. Saturn said that Pholus was pleased with my painting of him. Then Pholus … Continue reading Pholus & Blessed thistle

Laura, you have one tragic weakness.

What’s a book, movie, or TV show that you wish you could experience again for the first time? “Love is eternal. It has been the strongest motivation for human actions throughout history. Love is stronger than life. It reaches beyond the dark shadow of death." The film noir thriller Laura. As many film noirs this … Continue reading Laura, you have one tragic weakness.

And exchange ideas through art.

What I love about this global WordPress community is that it feels real. Even as countries clash and leaders create division, it is comforting to know that people around the world can still connect, share this planet, and exchange ideas through art. The artist Vincent van Gogh said this: “Great things are done by a … Continue reading And exchange ideas through art.

FLIPSIDE BENEFIT – MAY 8, 1981, at Vex Hall in Los Angeles

Hudley Flipside | Punk Rock Colleague • Historian • Archivist I want to apologize to the people who previously posted a flyer for this event. I denied it happened because I had completely forgotten about it. While searching through my old Flipside Fanzines for another show I thought I attended, I found this instead. I … Continue reading FLIPSIDE BENEFIT – MAY 8, 1981, at Vex Hall in Los Angeles

A book found in the backside, in the corner near the peculiar man.

Allogash White Belgian Wheat Long ago we took our kids to bookstores. Finding their favorite books was a big treat for us as well as for them. Today we had a good pint and meal and a walk. The local bookstore is still there where it has been for a long time now. Bookstores have … Continue reading A book found in the backside, in the corner near the peculiar man.

Honey in my Coffee.

“This is the real secret of life -- to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.”― Alan Watts A week before Easter and a week after I spent two weeks in Hospital. I almost died from a colon blockage. It … Continue reading Honey in my Coffee.