Laura, you have one tragic weakness.

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.

And exchange ideas through art.

What I love about this global WordPress community is that it feels real. Even as countries clash and leaders create division, it is comforting to know that people around the world can still connect, share this planet, and exchange ideas through art. The artist Vincent van Gogh said this: “Great things are done by a … Continue reading And exchange ideas through art.

FLIPSIDE BENEFIT – MAY 8, 1981, at Vex Hall in Los Angeles

Punk Rock Colleague & Historian and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside I want to apologize to the people who previously posted a flyer for this event. I denied it happened because I had completely forgotten about it. While searching through my old Flipside Fanzines for another show I thought I attended, I found this instead. I … Continue reading FLIPSIDE BENEFIT – MAY 8, 1981, at Vex Hall in Los Angeles

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

environmental etiquette t-shirts for your wearing pleasure.

The little things we do to make our environment better. Standing still I see around me in my garden or in my home. Yet outside I try and do things that are good for my environment. I do not use pesticides. I encourage natural pest control. If you give your environment time it will reach … Continue reading environmental etiquette t-shirts for your wearing pleasure.

Flipside Video GOLDENVOICE Loop 1980s

So now this is for free viewing on my YouTube Channel at the end of the post. Here’s a fun look back at the awesome bands that "Flipside Video" filmed at GOLDENVOICE shows in the '80s. Gary Tovar hit me up to create a loop, and I just grabbed whatever was close by to pull … Continue reading Flipside Video GOLDENVOICE Loop 1980s

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

Johanna Went Interview 1982

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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.

Dishonesty Unsociable

A little Divine Comedyesque. “IPO (Idiot People Organization) If he is being called a Christ. He must be crucified like a Christ.” The smell of Whiskey flowered through the Spring air during holy week. Mr. Fuck came out of his bomb shelter to share a campaign truth for a free shot of Whiskey. And so, … Continue reading Dishonesty Unsociable

February 11th memorial.. UCLA Center for Musical Humanities 2018

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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

Naked Green Slime No One Deserves That Naked Green Slime

Yes I do not like everything she has done but I do like how she has stood up for abused women …. People can make right moves ! How ironical !? Will she read the list in the House without facing legal action? I hope so, as many wealthy and powerful men will have there … Continue reading Naked Green Slime No One Deserves That Naked Green Slime

Flipside Video 3 and 4 CATALOG read by Hudley 2023.

I don’t know if I will get to all 11 from my catalog but at least I got to two more. From the original catalog I did in the 1980s. I wanted fans to at least get an organized sense of what we had to offer. I find it delightfully youthful and fanatical as a … Continue reading Flipside Video 3 and 4 CATALOG read by Hudley 2023.

Flipside Fanzine, My Aim Is True

1980 Hudley Flipside My obligation to Los Angeles Flipside Fanzine. (1977 to 2002) As a co-publisher, editor of Flipside Fanzine I hold to my heart a need to protect and preserve the memory of this Fanzine. Being its roughly 20 years of existence. How it is presented to the world is important to me. At … Continue reading Flipside Fanzine, My Aim Is True

Mr. Fuck roars out his name.

Puff the Magic Dragon & Mr. Fuck’s Theme song. I am finding Mr. Fuck has come out of his Bomb shelter to play… it has been awhile. He was pissed due to the fact that Mr. Shit’s theme song came out and no one cares about him anymore. So Mr. Shit and I got together … Continue reading Mr. Fuck roars out his name.

Mr. Shit’s Theme Song.

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Silver dollars

Punk Rock Historian and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside “Mr. Sandman (yes) bring us a dream Give him a pair of eyes with a "come-hither" gleam Give him a lonely heart like Pagliacci And lots of wavy hair like Liberace.” Silver dollars are on my mind. The magic as I view them from my memory or … Continue reading Silver dollars

A reflection of making it through Covid-19 from a more esoteric and psychological perspective.

Eve Tempted by the Serpent William Blake (1757–1827) Photo credit: Victoria and Albert Museum, London “There are two things’ children should get from their parents: roots and wings.” ~ Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe “E: I have already uttered the words, The image that I saw was crimson, fiery colored, a gleaming gold. The … Continue reading A reflection of making it through Covid-19 from a more esoteric and psychological perspective.

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