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?

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."

In Return

Receptive, illumination and synchronicity, I'm a wise old blooming flower, waiting to be pollinated, I'm receptive to what I shall become, Let life approach me, I do not have to go seeking, I have all I need to succeed, I'm a beautiful rose,wise, good and ready.I can be trusted, I follow things through, I speak … Continue reading In Return

Promethean fennel

The wild fennel is growing in my garden, From the Santa Monica Mountains, Only a few seeds thrown around my land, From the staff-sheath that I have, Near my hearth. My wild Promethean fennel, Smells of licorice and earth, Feels like numinous beats, Waves from the coastal region, Myths revealing through my soul. Prometheus freed … Continue reading Promethean fennel

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

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

Melancholia, Saturn and Albrecht Durer

The paintings below by Albrecht Durer can assist us to understand the esoteric importance of the planet Saturn. Saturn's influence on us. "They all incorporate the symbols of Saturn to communicate a basic teaching." I invite you to dwell upon these images and pine the importance of inward growth especially those who ponder in the … Continue reading Melancholia, Saturn and Albrecht Durer

Stop being a sap !

There are lots of pros and cons about the past solar eclipse. I think it is cool. I did not go to see it. There are plenty of beautiful images online to see. I can think of eclipses in my life though. One of them was Joe Strummer. His voice had an eclipse on my … Continue reading Stop being a sap !

Publications for reading pleasure…

Solar eclipse of August 21, 2017 Celebration I hope you enjoy the coming eclipse. If you are already there or travel the journey to get there...If you need some reading material while waiting or after it is over and back to normal life... here is my stuff for your reading pleasure.... here is some eclipse … Continue reading Publications for reading pleasure…

Spear of Destiny; Hitler’s defeated regime!

"...unless human beings could live at peace with one another.” "In Goethe's world conception, which is of a magical nature, both man's spiritual and physical existence is related to the whole Universe of Stars, Sun and Planets. Just as man is not limited to his physical body, which Goethe conceived as the garment of both … Continue reading Spear of Destiny; Hitler’s defeated regime!

The Daily “FUCK” Gazette Vol. Two , Number 1. Good Vibrations.

Flopside comics is proud to continue on the next volume of ten editions of "FUCK" Gazettes. "Fart News" is the smelly echo of the word that is heard around the world. Volume two number one is a reflective piece of fart journalism. A dualistic pause from the past into the present political drama! Yes, here … Continue reading The Daily “FUCK” Gazette Vol. Two , Number 1. Good Vibrations.

My Punkalullaby Journal Four

I have always believed, and I still believe, that whatever good or bad fortune may come our way we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value. ~Hermann Hesse My Punkalullaby Journals, one through four, are now included in one paperback book for sale at Amazon. Los Angeles Flipside Fanzine is … Continue reading My Punkalullaby Journal Four

The Daily “FUCK” Gazette Vol. One , Number 7

Polarized situation that is confusing on both sides... yet there is something going on behind closed doors. The Swamp Hotel, Trump D.C. outpost... is not telling us what is happening. No schedules and secret green doors. "I can't recall" and propaganda on both sides. Again this is how we the people are being polarized.

Controlling Improvising friends.

Improvising is having the ability to control one's mind and think clearly. To speak from memory and experience within the presence of now and not get tongue-tied. I watch how some people are so good at this type of control. It amazes me. They can move their bodies, speak and improvise with a type of … Continue reading Controlling Improvising friends.

Ode to the Verdugo Mountains

February 26 2023 Ode to the Verdugo Mountains By Hudley Flipside In the early morning there is nothing like driving east on Sherman Way in the San Fernando Valley. Not too many drivers on the road the view of the Verdugo mountains are straight ahead. The Verdugo shine with a blue gray hue recalling my … Continue reading Ode to the Verdugo Mountains

till I drop

“I like too many things and get all confused and hung-up running from one falling star to another till I drop. This is the night, what it does to you. I had nothing to offer anybody except my own confusion.” ~ Jack Kerouac I grew up during the 60s, 70s and 80s. I was 30 … Continue reading till I drop

The Daily “FUCK” Gazette Vol. One , Number 5

Venus

Venus on seashell, from the Casa di Venus, Pompeii. Before AD 79. It seems contrary that Venus goes retrogradeAs Spring vividly approaches!The underworld is spilling upwardsI’ve noticed shadows and illnessAddiction, handicaps, and depression.My heart is hurt and overwhelmed. Man at the parking lot asking for moneyYoung man in a wheelchairAs parents push him through the … Continue reading Venus

Now has come the smell of anticipation to create…after the pain of loss.

“What is actually new in these interactions is the introduction of the financial aspect; if desired, the user has the possibility to monetize his expertise. Although, we can always share our experience for free, giving users the opportunity to have some financial compensation may enhance the potential of interactions by providing them credibility, recognizing … Continue reading Now has come the smell of anticipation to create…after the pain of loss.