It turns me on. Enough said

A reflection on our "anima and animus." “Cripples, Rebels and Criminals Few of us can envision a genuine androgyne and few of us want to be androgynous. Like many potent words, androgyne has lost its true meaning. Nowadays, it suggests unisex, a mushing together of undifferentiated masculine and feminine energies so weak in themselves that … Continue reading It turns me on. Enough said

Imagine it all coming together again. No

Prince Buster ( Sorry to say Covid-19 hit and this event was canceled. 2020 ) Amazingly we are still alive. Punk Rock Bowling with the celebration of 40 Years of the Circle Jerks and Charged GBH this spring. I am besides myself with joy to be attending. Yes, all the bands seem interesting, yet my … Continue reading Imagine it all coming together again. No

A Letter to Bernie Taupin, Alfred E. Newman and Gahan Wilson.

Al Jaffee, King of the Mad Magazine Fold-In, Dies at 102 "Allan Jaffee (born Abraham Jaffee; March 13, 1921 – April 10, 2023) was an American cartoonist. He was notable for his work in the satirical magazine Mad, including his trademark feature, the Mad Fold-in. Jaffee was a regular contributor to the magazine for 65 … Continue reading A Letter to Bernie Taupin, Alfred E. Newman and Gahan Wilson.

Rocket Man Review: The Film

PUNK ROCK COLLEAGUE & HISTORIAN AND PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT HUDLEY FLIPSIDE Centrifuge Going So Swiftly “And we went to California and up and down the Pacific Coast for a day and a half, settling at last on the sands of Malibu to cook wieners at night. Dad was always listening or singing or watching things on … Continue reading Rocket Man Review: The Film

The Avengers, the Dils and the Alley Cats.

In memory of Jimmy Wilsey Flipside Fanzine Image Sunday May 26, 2019. The Avengers, The Dils and The Alley Cats + many special guests (A Celebration of the Life of Jimmy Wilsey) at Echoplex Before the show I went to an Italian Restaurant nearby. I sat at the bar and had a Guinness and a … Continue reading The Avengers, the Dils and the Alley Cats.

2016 Film 20TH CENTURY WOMEN

20TH CENTURY WOMEN Photo included in this Film Black Flag with Keith Morris Singing. Last image of this band in their original lineup.1979 Nice to be acknowledged in closing credits.Very honored to be a part of the film. "Black Flag live in the basement of the Church in Hermosa Beach. Greg Ginn, myself, Robo and Chuck "The Duke" sandwiched between Dez Cadena … Continue reading 2016 Film 20TH CENTURY WOMEN

Masseuse.

At about 8 o’clock PM. The unpredictable Crazy days are far behind me, and the routines of life have set in. Family and cats bring the little rituals of life which bring symmetry into the chaos of living such as racing through traffic and surviving, watching current politics, and not having a heart attack, and … Continue reading Masseuse.

Who’s Soul did Frankenstein’s monster have?

“‘…from that moment [he] declared everlasting war against the species, and more than all, against [Frankenstein] who had formed [him] and sent [him] forth to this insupportable misery.'” Shelley, Frankenstein, Chapter 16, p. 12 Once upon a time I found the novel by Mary Shelley, Frankenstein, the new Prometheus. I became friends with Frankenstein's … Continue reading Who’s Soul did Frankenstein’s monster have?

4th fave song… bunch of goons !

My 4th favorite song is Vandals - I Want To Be A Cowboy . As a young punk all the words were being thrown around. Anarchy, chaos, discord and mayhem. It rang around me via songs, voices and written lyrics and published fanzines. and punk friends. I never thought the ideals I supported would manifest … Continue reading 4th fave song… bunch of goons !

On my mind when i woke up….

I know what I write here. It is the pun-rock curse. A fan, promoter band thing. As a fan it was my dream to meet the bands and the promoters. The intimacy and friendships that formed are endearing for me. There was a time and place about eight years ago that I brought two bands … Continue reading On my mind when i woke up….

A special power-up Super hero from Flopside Comics…

Something is in the air here at Flopside Comics ! Whirling power ramp-up takes down the EVIL! Bring down the power of assholes of highest degree ! Bring clarity to the opposing chaos and negative propaganda! A direct and focused SUPER FUCK! It's real magic! A promise of bliss and orgasmic creative variables for the … Continue reading A special power-up Super hero from Flopside Comics…

Pancakes… in the hot oil…

Trump's lawyers are in the hot oil... they have ruined their bright reputations !! and have become pancakes with pesto... Testaroli.. with pesto and garlic... and lots of cheese.... eat them down Mr. Trump.... hahahahah poor Rudy and Emmet... Flopside COmics.. Be More than an assholi !!!!

July moves into August

July moves into August. A time of justice and heat, a time of foresight and deep. For me it is about the news... some bad and some good news. I know this time of the year to be delirious dark and forbidden. Today it has reached an illuminating place of thanksgiving. Between our psyche and … Continue reading July moves into August

Summer Poem # 1

My oasisAnd cave. Not reaching outBut reaching within. Agathos daimon holds my heartHumidity holds me back. “Coninuctio” “in mercurio”Planting seedsWhich do not ripen. Outside my oasisSeeds dry in the heat. Inside the caveI listen to Mercurius speak. "The desires of the mindWill take you nowhere."

Summer pit… looking for Dulcinea ?

It feels heavy this summer. We went and got our first donuts in months. One from Blinkys and it was OK. Been going there for 27 years and the place is not holding up to it's once high standards. Too expensive. They use Pine Sol now and it smells more like an old sleazy bar … Continue reading Summer pit… looking for Dulcinea ?

A Daily “Fuck” Gazette To Jeff “THE WEASEL” Sessions and To Donald “JACKASS” Trump…

A dream.... of whirling triangles... To Jeff “THE WEASEL” Sessions and To Donald “JACKASS” Trump… I had a dream…. last night … or was it a vision….?! As told to us by Mr. Shit~ anarchist, atheist with a loving good conscience and beyond.... Mr. Shit woke up this morning with something on his mind. For … Continue reading A Daily “Fuck” Gazette To Jeff “THE WEASEL” Sessions and To Donald “JACKASS” Trump…

Only in the shower do I sing…

Doe: a deer, a female deer, alludes to the first solfège syllable, do. Ray: a drop of golden sun [i.e. a narrow beam of light or other radiant energy], alludes to the second solfège syllable, re. Me: a name I call myself [i.e. the objective first-person pronoun], alludes to the third solfège syllable, mi. Fa’ … Continue reading Only in the shower do I sing…

Jerusalem

"For life moves out of a red flare of dreamsInto a common light of common hours,Until old age brings the red flare again." ~ The Land Of Heart's Desire, William Butler Yeats Retrospective action is part of a process which helps us find solutions to human problems. So much is going on in the world … Continue reading Jerusalem

My doppelgänger did not wave good-bye !

Doppelgänger ... Shadow "Thus the connection of the animus with the shadow should be broken despite the fact that one arrives at the animus by way of the shadow. In fact you can never arrive at the animus unless you see the shadow.” Pg. 9 The Animus Volume One. The Spirit of Inner Truth in … Continue reading My doppelgänger did not wave good-bye !

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