Rest in skate heaven

Turning 65 is all about going to visit the chiropractor. It was the pogoing or the slam pit that done me in. Sitting in the coffee joint and listening to the retired men talk about how they read the obituary section every day made my dancing john and I laugh. It isn’t funny when it … Continue reading Rest in skate heaven

Who knows and beyond?

It was the year 2038, The old purple haired broad walked slowly down the street. On a big monitor above her she saw that old Flipside Logo. Now part of an advertising campaign for public office. Those people running for office with pig hearts. And she thought it was weirder when she heard the Ramones' … Continue reading Who knows and beyond?

Face towards the sunshine

Two off-beat women executed. They both managed to live a coarse life remarkable parallel. “Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.” ― Walt Whitman Barbara Graham Aileen Wuornos Shunned by society, prostitution to survive and hanging with the wrong types of men! Men who took advantage of their … Continue reading Face towards the sunshine

Nicole Wegner : PARALLEL PLANES – A DOCUMENTARY ESSAY ABOUT INDEPENDENCE AND MUSIC

"This film pays homage to the American DIY spirit and the diversity of the US musical landscape outside the commercial music industry. While many other music films never make it beyond hero worship, director Nicole Wegner consistently maintains eye level with her twelve interview partners,..." Director: Nicole WegnerYear: 2017Duration: 100 Language: English http://syndicado.com/menu/parallel-planes/ https://parallel-planes.com/the-artists-bands/ "Minor Threat … Continue reading Nicole Wegner : PARALLEL PLANES – A DOCUMENTARY ESSAY ABOUT INDEPENDENCE AND MUSIC

This is who I am. An Artist’s CV

I got the riding on a swing feeling in my belly! March is here, we are waiting for a rain storm. Reflecting over the last six years and after 1,000 posts I have come to realize what The Seminary of Praying Mantis is all about. I can break my blog into four parts; Humor, spirituality, … Continue reading This is who I am. An Artist’s CV

Taking the back door into UCLA or remember sneaking in the bathroom window to get into shows for free?

Mixing the Academy and lived PUNK culture is a concept like a giant punk rocket filled bulging with repertories of sight and sound. A giant punk rocket to the future that explodes into the sky like a fucking loud scream to a new world of fireballs and resistance.... women indulgently included! UCLA Center for Musical … Continue reading Taking the back door into UCLA or remember sneaking in the bathroom window to get into shows for free?

A Daily “Fuck” Gazette , theater of the trumpsurd

Mr. Dang, Bloody Elbows, Mr. Crap, Hudley, Pee Wee Gutter, Mr. Fuck and Mr. Garbage.....Mr. Shit declined to participate in our Flopside Crew Party dress party... old fart. Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. ~Abraham Lincoln The United States, the State of the … Continue reading A Daily “Fuck” Gazette , theater of the trumpsurd

1 – 16 Los Angeles Flipside Fanzine Covers. Post

Doing some research and writing and thought I would add this to my site... goes well with the other gallery Flipside Fanzine Covers I have up here. Flipside Issue 1 First Issue issue sold through the mail was to Kristian Hoffman (from the Mumps) ~ Pooch DATE: August 28, 1977. FORMAT: 8 1/2x7” Xerox PAGES: … Continue reading 1 – 16 Los Angeles Flipside Fanzine Covers. Post

Lucy sings

Marjorie Main playing the character Lucy in the 1939 film The Women The Women is a film that I adore every time I watch it. It does not have one man in the film. These women spend their time talking about men, competing for men, and divorcing and remarrying men. All the female characters in … Continue reading Lucy sings

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

The Daily “FUCK” Gazette: Dianne Feinstein the Tiara Queen Bitch!!

Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, trailblazer and champion of liberal priorities, dies at age 90 Feinstein died on Thursday night at her home in Washington, D.C., her office said on Friday. September 29, 2023. Dianne Feinstein Rules Dianne Feinstein Rules Dianne Feinstein Rules Is she a strong woman or is she just a strong human … Continue reading The Daily “FUCK” Gazette: Dianne Feinstein the Tiara Queen Bitch!!

slid down for kicks

Yesterday's weirdness is tomorrow's reason why. ~Hunter S. Thompson Topanga is the name given to the area by the Native American indigenous Tongva tribe,[7] and may mean "a place above." I learned to accept the major changes in my hometown! The food mall galore stands where I once played miniature golf! The humongous blue slide … Continue reading slid down for kicks

Autumn Magic poem 8

Our government is having a bad time relating,The Republicans and Democrats are not even debating,The rich get richerthe poor get poorer.The sweet is sweeterthe sour is sourer.If you want me to relate to youtry relating to meI can let you go.I can stop relatingI can stop relating. Contrary is the music the holiday singing relating … Continue reading Autumn Magic poem 8

My heart is still shaking all over after all these years…

Doing a little reflective researching for my little talk. Always gets my heart beating a little faster. This band insert was one of my favorite ones. My work. But I always wanted to do a newspaper Fanzine. The individuals that made this vinyl fanzine happen are amazing ! What a wild project... a wonder how … Continue reading My heart is still shaking all over after all these years…

ghoulish time

Ghoulish is one who delights in the revolting, morbid, or loathsome. Today is a day of terror and disdain in New York. Another violent attack on innocent people. The last month or so has been very revolting, morbid and loathsome. An attack on the soul of humanity...very sad. I am not one who delights in the revolting, morbid or loathsome. Halloween is about … Continue reading ghoulish time

A Honorable friend…

"The old generation is going. What will the new bring us? What shall we ourselves contribute? Destiny says to us: "Show what is in thee! Now is the moment, now is the hour, else fall back into nothingness! It is thy turn! Give the world thy measure, say thy word, reveal thy nullity or thy … Continue reading A Honorable friend…

A beautiful monster

A beautiful monster My heart was fashioned to be susceptible of love and sympathy, and when wrenched by misery to vice and hatred, it did not endure the violence of the change without torture such as you cannot even imagine. ~ Frankenstein by Mary Shelley The older I get the more I know it is true to … Continue reading A beautiful monster

Autumn Magic poem four

Autumn Magic poem four A prayer to the Elohim ... help us in the whirlwinds of water and fires of destruction. too much steam... How to prune the masses A man who is a Doppelgänger Causing chaos, discord, and division Racist and hypocrite... Send you peace of heart and mind.... conceivably good people will become … Continue reading Autumn Magic poem four

Towards the Zenith today, dragging the lake and letting go.

Hudley Flipside | Punk Rock Colleague • Historian • Archivist (Bringing this up from the depth of older posts and recycling it) Jupiter / Pater Last night before I went to bed. Or my routine of earning my right to sleep. I watched my detective shows as candles glow. After a dark night of tossing … Continue reading Towards the Zenith today, dragging the lake and letting go.

Dionysian

In a Dionysian world, everything is alive, even the dead. Quote_ Hillman, James. The Force of Character: And the Lasting Life (Kindle Location 1785). Random House Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.