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.
Category: Flash Backs
They come now as I get older… I don’t know why..
Women and Punk Rock Day. Bitchin’!
Punk Rock Colleague & Historian and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside Punkast Jessica Schwartz Professor of Musicology UCLA & Tequila Mockingbird https://open.spotify.com/episode/2X7CcZTTa2ecbIgs7OxBGr?si=tPqPGaRcSBK_s9CIE-XZHg July 16 2025 Women and Punk Rock Day. Bitchin’! Today is a punk rock-themed day, and I wanted to share a few interesting posts. After spending hours cooking in a hot kitchen, I finally … Continue reading Women and Punk Rock Day. Bitchin’!
Earthquakes & songs. No don’t stop the rain here in California.
Punk Rock Colleague & Historian and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside “Fogerty claims the song is about "the apocalypse that was going to be visited upon us". He also said that when the band was learning the song he recognized the contrast between the apocalyptic words and the happy melody. He said, "It wasn't until the … Continue reading Earthquakes & songs. No don’t stop the rain here in California.
Happy Valentine Punkers Memorial Day
The Vandals. In Memory of "Stevo" and "Human" Two punkers who were some of the best, a time to reflect on my youthful relationships and rebellion. They are part of my, and maybe yours, DNA. Happy happy Valentine’s Day ! https://youtube.com/watch?v=5jQfzDva33s&si=7g3wYltXAQTRnVFi
They took off
The holidays and my dad’s birthday all bring up memories of my family that I grew up with. It has been about ten years since both of my parents died. They both lived a long, good life. I think it is good to think about loved ones and remember them. It is a seasonal thing … Continue reading They took off
Lycanthropy: My favorite scream from any punk singer… ever.
43 years The last few nights the Coyotes have been howling. I never have heard this before. Loud and in front of my home. As the full moon approaches tomorrow and the few days that follow the first full moon of autumn. I celebrate my many years of this song and a lifelong celebration of … Continue reading Lycanthropy: My favorite scream from any punk singer… ever.
One drop of rain
YEARS ON WORDPRESS Originally posted 2019 I have Chiron square Mercury in my 7th house... “Please believe meOh well, please believe mePlease believe meI swearISwear” I didn’t speak much when I was young. Was not interested in writing either. Only a few poems. I played with my friends, but I found it more and more … Continue reading One drop of rain
Mother’s Eyes
(this is a post about our humanity and is not political!!) Taking children from their parents is what is happening at this time and place in the United States. It bothers me terribly. I think about the loss of my own two parents over the last ten years. The grieving is done. There is still … Continue reading Mother’s Eyes
Mavericks of Night Fever
"Those who tune in with its powers will be mavericks who will drag us into the new era…" ~ Uranus the planet insight quote. Here comes one of those narrowing openings. A flash from my past. All initiated by a song. Youngest told oldest son to play some Bee Gees. Oldest son was driving so … Continue reading Mavericks of Night Fever
wilds of youth
Winter is often a time to reflect as the fire burns. In a year I will be a senior citizen and like my mom told me, "I may be old on the outside... but I still feel young on the inside!" I still yell the rebel call now and then too! So What?! Punk nostalgia … Continue reading wilds of youth
Irrelativity
"...Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! I find comment 'bout my looks irrelativity, Think I'll go and have some fun, 'Cos it's all for free. I'm not searching for a reason to enjoy myself...," - Yardbirds Had one of those dreams of being back at the scene of the 1980s. A club morphed into a Golden Voice … Continue reading Irrelativity
A high standard
Music is about good character, loyalty, good friendship and integrity. Rock & Roll is more than goo goo eyes and stupid sluts with wet panties. Rock & Roll is a revolution of words and style. Yes, this is a high standard…so be it!! While growing up my home had a lot of musical diversity around … Continue reading A high standard
Flopside Comics : Sickholy Friday Easter flashback
While the Fuck family was sitting around the table wondering if they would be doing easter eggs this year, and wondering who would be the bunny to hand out the candy, a comic good friday flashback came to Mr. Shit's mind. He has punkarama dementia and is not on the up and up. "I think … Continue reading Flopside Comics : Sickholy Friday Easter flashback
I hate flash backs…
I hate flash backs or Sunday daydreams. I still get them. I just pressed my finger against some leftover fried shrimp crumbs on a large frying pan. The flash was intense. It was back in the 70s. My best friend Lynn and I use to go to H. Salt Fish & Chips. We would walk … Continue reading I hate flash backs…
