Scary or stressful

People, oh geez. The pressure to do things with people is way too scary and stressful for me. PTA, gigs and the supermarket. I prefer to do things without people in the privacy of my world. I just saw the film A Fantastic Fear Of Everything. I knew the character of the film, me. Well … Continue reading Scary or stressful

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

The swale and the swirl of now.

“Do not lose heart: We were born for these times. One of the most important steps you can take to help calm the storm is to not allow yourself to be taken in a flurry of overwrought emotion or despair there by accidentally contributing to the swale and the swirl. Ours is not the … Continue reading The swale and the swirl of now.

Waiting for the rain

A slow down, during middle age and my destiny only shines through a synchronicity, now and then, when I see a yellow VW Bug. The impulse to create is a wonderful experience. Now years later I have poems and artwork piled up. What is the purpose of creating inspirational things if they are going to … Continue reading Waiting for the rain

Ichabod Crane in a 1960s straight legged suite, A bow to Saturn and Jupiter…

1960s straight legged pant suit. As we approach this year’s Aquarius celebration of Saturn and Jupiter both in 0 degrees Aquarius 2020 December 21st, I think back upon a time of my life when this song from the musical Hair was immensely popular. I have been watching the two planets hang together over the last … Continue reading Ichabod Crane in a 1960s straight legged suite, A bow to Saturn and Jupiter…

Wrinkles

Continuity of Life We sure don’t live in an age-friendly culture—unless, of course, you count the new trend of “ageless” skincare products! Let's be honest, aging has us all a bit on edge. But imagine if we treated our elders likewise wizards instead of just folks with more wrinkles than a shar-pei dog! If we … Continue reading Wrinkles

This one isn’t a lie !!

Madonna con il Bambino della Cappella maggiore dell'Almo Collegio Capranica (la rappresentazione della Madonna col Bambino tra Sant'Agnese e un santo vescovo che presentano i cardinali Domenico e Angelo Capranica è attribuibile alla bottega di Antoniazzo Romano, XVI secolo)************************************************************************************************************************ Professor Happ was a gay Episcopal priest that taught religious study courses at a local university. … Continue reading This one isn’t a lie !!

Improbably Negative.

Now autumn's breeze blows summer's leaves through my lifeTwisted and broken dawn, no days with sunlightThe dying spark, you left your mark on meThe promise of your kiss, but with someone elseFor the bitterest pill is mine to swallow. ~ The Jam. The Plague Hospital, Fransisco de Goya Once I knew only darkness and stillness... … Continue reading Improbably Negative.

For A Pigeon, Nikola Tesla

Last night in a dream I was directly asked, "What is your purpose?" “There are but two roads that lead to an important goal and to the doing of wonderful things: strength and perseverance. Strength is the lot of but a few privileged men; but austere perseverance, harsh and continuous, may be employed by the … Continue reading For A Pigeon, Nikola Tesla

Maxed-out Cooperate Chihuahua bark

LA Madam 1986 Diversity is maxed out where I live. My kids are experiencing a vastly different community from mine. I ask myself, "Are we still living in the same place where I grew up ?" My mind says yes. Now every home is a community in itself. Not like the open community I came … Continue reading Maxed-out Cooperate Chihuahua bark

Coyote Hill

The Verdugo Mountains, image taken from my family home where I grew up. "The Verdugo Mountains are a small, rugged mountain range of the Transverse Ranges system in Los Angeles County. Sometimes called "the Front Range," the Verdugos are entirely surrounded by urban development. The Verdugo Mountains represent an isolated wildlife island." Saying goodbye to … Continue reading Coyote Hill

American black and white shorthair

“You cannot imagine the kindness I've received at the hands of perfect strangers.” ―W. Somerset Maugham Karma, synchronicity and continuity speak to me, along with the freedom of the heart that is sometimes rascelulion in nature, and this all points to something beyond us. It can be personified in the many words of religion, science … Continue reading American black and white shorthair

Charlotte is happy !!

Don't they make it look so sexy and loving... something that adds to the moment...? Walking home from Jr. High School, or at the drive in as a teenager; I smoked a few cigarettes. They started out wild and forbidden but always turned me green before I threw-up. I remember hanging my clothes outside on … Continue reading Charlotte is happy !!

All About The Story

I wrote this post 11 years ago. I write every day on my WordPress page, pouring out my thoughts and experiences into the digital realm. I don’t listen to the whispers of what others say much anymore; their opinions are like fleeting shadows that rarely touch my steadfast resolve. I have continued to do what … Continue reading All About The Story

Red: Heaven in Hell’s despair

"Love seeketh not itself to please, nor for itself hath any care, but for another gives its ease, and builds a Heaven in Hell's despair." ~ William Blake The colors became dark. The night air and clubs filled with dark colors and darker tattoos. She remembered when bright colors expressed the vibrant nights in contrast … Continue reading Red: Heaven in Hell’s despair

Early roses

Last week was a week of fulfillment. “Is the spring coming?" he said. "What is it like?"... "It is the sun shining on the rain and the rain falling on the sunshine...” ― Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden Early spring roses in my secret garden. The loss of parents and all of their life together … Continue reading Early roses

Rocketdyne and Mission Burrito

The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. ~ Alan Watts Those eerie, wild feelings of youth have not changed !! A few local words and yes it is offbeat and serendipitous... thank you!! Our local Orchard Supply went out of … Continue reading Rocketdyne and Mission Burrito

16 and I innocently walked home

Sweet sixteen not my theme: Reflections on a 1920s serial killer. Disillusionment started around this time in my life. 16! What inspired me were the mysteries of life. The dark places of life. I kept it to myself. I was young and wordless, quiet, and impressionable. Times were dull and I was asleep in … Continue reading 16 and I innocently walked home

Strange Forest

You’ve been kidnapped and given a choice: would you rather be stranded on an island, dropped into an unknown forest, or locked in a strange building? Dropped in a deep dark forest the last few years. Just by chance I see a book with illustrations. Is this any different from life? I say not. I … Continue reading Strange Forest

Living Dead Hands

I am still riding the wave of the flu. Today I am drinking some Burgundy wine in a small crystal glass. The warmth of the drink warms me along with the fire in the fireplace. Even though a son follows me around the house and laughs as he touches my arm with his cold "living … Continue reading Living Dead Hands