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.

Epsilon Carinae

March 21 Epsilon Carinae, also known as Avior, is a binary star system located approximately 610 light-years from Earth and is one of the brightest stars in the southern constellation of Carina. I took a walk around the block and halfway down the street I looked at a tree on the left side of the … Continue reading Epsilon Carinae

“Cosmology is a literary Art…”or why I have flaming red hair.

Today is Blake Off day. In celebration of William Blake’s Birthday. "Introverted intuition perceives all the background processes of consciousness with almost the same distinctness as extroverted sensation senses outer objects. For intuition, there for, the unconscious images attain to the dignity of things or objects." Pg. 23 Chapter Two The Supreme Introvert. Blake A … Continue reading “Cosmology is a literary Art…”or why I have flaming red hair.

Cimaruta and Rue

No truth so sublime but it may be seen to be trivial to-morrow in the light of new thoughts.— Ralph Waldo Emerson My Rue plant. Magic courts us and surprises us sometimes. A place where it comes into your life. When the time is ripe. A past life comes a calling.’ When an old myth … Continue reading Cimaruta and Rue

Woman Watercolors

“Being put down and called a cow by some man when calling out those who are cruel and abusive. Even if it is in the usually subtle manner. I was told that meant double bitch.” ~ The world of being a woman, Hudley Flipside Women were significantly affected during Trump’s first presidency. Conservative Supreme Court … Continue reading Woman Watercolors

If that isn’t bitchin’, I don’t know what is….

"My beloved is mine, and I am his: he feedeth among the lilies" ~ Song of Solomon 2:16. I remember living in uptown Whittier California. Living in an art loft was fun right above a bookstore but what I enjoyed most was the little religious store. Here each morning a new quote from the bible … Continue reading If that isn’t bitchin’, I don’t know what is….

Sabrina Cowgirl Extraordinaire

January 29, 2025 "Sabrina Cowgirl Extraordinaire," is published. The seasons were four and very dependable. Each had a call from a bird or native animal that roamed the land. Cowboys carried their gear selfishly and often were more interested in moving on than causing any trouble. No one noticed the small, framed cowgirl that often … Continue reading Sabrina Cowgirl Extraordinaire

Creating a way to organize all of the publications we received and reviewed.

Punk Rock Colleague & Historian and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside Mikey Puss.... https://videopress.com/v/gdd71jG6?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fhudleyflipside.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F09%2Fimg_4836_mp4_avc_240p.original.jpg&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true The redundant statement of looking for something and finding something else. Years ago, in 1987 I did do a fanzine convention. Well, it was more like garage sale and only a few people showed up. I guess having foresight and enthusiasm as … Continue reading Creating a way to organize all of the publications we received and reviewed.

Trump and Elon’s own waste and compost into a terrible part of our ‘unburned’ history books

Recycling my ridiculous cartoon art is exuberance when the characters are so fun to work with. Ejaculations in space and small mushrooms is the theme here. To find something of value in it with the need to express something new. As my youngest son stated to me today as I was talking to him about … Continue reading Trump and Elon’s own waste and compost into a terrible part of our ‘unburned’ history books

Little item that makes the world go round

Punk Rock Colleague & Historian and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside Jack Kerouac wrote, "Our shabby suitcases were piled up on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. Nevertheless, no matter what happened, the road was life." Like Holy Mackerel King Fish Buz Murdock : You can still smell it. Tod Stiles : mm … Continue reading Little item that makes the world go round

Come in under

Connecting to the soul energy in my handful of dust. Burial of the Dead T.S. Eliot “There is shadow under this red rock, (Come in under the shadow of this red rock.) And I will show you something different from either Your shadow at morning striding behind you Or your shadow at evening rising to … Continue reading Come in under

Yeah, that’s our philosophy

Punk Rock Colleague & Historian and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside “The philosophers teach everything except the Hermetic vessel, because that is divine and is hidden from the Gentiles by the lords of wisdom: and they who know it not, know not the true method, because of their ignorance of the vessel Hermes. ~ Pg. 240. … Continue reading Yeah, that’s our philosophy

I don’t do that…

Nacho and Whiskey I blow away the festivals Flying whimsical hairy-seeds of a dandelion… My wish? idealize… idol… legend I wish to blow away. I don’t do that punk bands Not the punk scene. It once was my life I lived intimately in it like a noodle in a bowl of Top Ramen. Juicy and … Continue reading I don’t do that…

Dark Burgundy Dream

My dream was otherworldly in that the being I saw descending from high was talking and singing maybe singing song singing prose. An androgynous sound that was amplified outwards. 5/29/2024 I was driving in a kind of bumper car. I was entering a one-way road with a small entrance. I did not know if it … Continue reading Dark Burgundy Dream

Active Imagination

“Active imagination refers to a process or technique of engaging with the ideas or imaginings of one's mind. It is used as a mental strategy to communicate with the subconscious mind. In Jungian psychology, it is a method for bridging the conscious and unconscious minds. Instead of being linked to the Jungian process, the word … Continue reading Active Imagination

Whiskey down like a cowboy Jan. 6 rioters are felons.

"And the sons of Pullman portersAnd the sons of engineersRide their fathers' magic carpets made of steelMothers with their babes asleepAre rockin' to the gentle beatAnd the rhythm of the rails is all they feel" ~ The City Of New Orleans Song by Arlo Guthrie He heard the traitor, dog breath, hater and had to … Continue reading Whiskey down like a cowboy Jan. 6 rioters are felons.

Misunderstood

Punk Rock Colleague & Historian and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside Nina Simone, The Animals, The Saints and the lovely Elvis Costello. Songs are amazing and these two songs, Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood and (i'm) Misunderstood, alway help me feel familiar with those odd feelings happening in my life. Today two songs came to mind. … Continue reading Misunderstood

The mystery is accepted!

Wild flower in my garden comes forth singing Coyote's song... Does it seem braggadocio to say that I am no longer searching. Blake, Jung and The Divine Comedy no longer guide me? All the religiosity I have learned pales in comparison to what I found within myself … nature, mother father God … the medicine … Continue reading The mystery is accepted!

Strong Woman ~Strong Women Postcards

International Women's Day 2026 Somerset Maugham: You see, my dear; goodness is, after all, the greatest force in the world. Click on image for Tee-Shirt. Print on Demand. STRONG WOMEN POSTCARDS - Strong Women - Mug | TeePublic Extremism thrives amid ignorance and anger, intimidation and cowardice. ~Hillary Clinton We at Flopside cOmics support these … Continue reading Strong Woman ~Strong Women Postcards