Meat for the Giants

“Mom, read me a story tonight.” “Well OK, I will read you a Grimm's Fairy Tale.” I opened the book to wherever the giant book of fairy tales would take me. I just happened to open the book to Ferdinand the Faithful. I sat underneath the white metal bunk bed on the red futon and … Continue reading Meat for the Giants

Hubba-hubba

Today was the day of the word hub. I define hub as a center of activity or interest, a focal point. Last night is when the word really started. A friend showed us a picture of the hub where he works. He used the word hub. I was interested in the word instantly. I have … Continue reading Hubba-hubba

The symbol of Praying Mantis when having sex is not what you may think.

Crone Mantis Watercolor By Hudley The Minoans were “synthetic” in their thinking; that is, they focused on the interrelatedness of experience, in contrast to the later development of the Aristotelian or analytic approach of distinguishing differences and separating elements as a way of knowledge. Aguilar, A. Marina. Alchemy of The Heart: The Sacred Marriage of … Continue reading The symbol of Praying Mantis when having sex is not what you may think.

Conscience the blood of a living anarchist

I shall now be a little more free and open with you than I was before. I wish we were all true-hearted, and that we did all carry ourselves with integrity. ~ Thomas Rainsborough Anarchy seems so often clothed in the rebellion and intellectual dress of its followers. When I was younger we had … Continue reading Conscience the blood of a living anarchist

Beer and Burlesque

Burlesque is a literary, dramatic or musical work intended to cause laughter by caricaturing the manner or spirit of serious works, or by ludicrous treatment of their subjects. The word derives from the Italian 'burlesco', which itself derives from the Italian burla – a joke, ridicule or mockery. I made lunch for my husband and … Continue reading Beer and Burlesque

Los Angeles Flipside Fanzine Covers from 1979 to 1989 and beyond..

"But the good ole days is through." https://hudleyflipside.com/los-angeles-flipside-fanzine-narrative-documentary-film/ Check out Hudley Flipside's author page! https://t.co/n16dd9LPBb via @amazon And purchase the real documented history of punk rock Los Angeles Flipside Fanzine # 54 Ten Year Anniversary Issue Paperback and the side kick My Punkalullaby https://www.youtube.com/embed/arGHfeOGLxg

A note on Helen Jewel and The Misfits.

PUNK ROCK COLLEAGUE & HISTORIAN AND PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT HUDLEY FLIPSIDE Hudley An Original Fiend Club Member I wrote this post a few years ago about my youthful rebellion. With much insight and pain, I wrestle with my past now as a senior citizen crone who is also a punk rocker, a curse, I'm sure. If … Continue reading A note on Helen Jewel and The Misfits.

Multiple-synchronicities

The other night at the local Pub, Scotland Yard, my friend, an expert toxicologist, was talking about synchronicity. She seemed a bit frustrated about them. They were happening to her a lot and she did not know what to do about these experiences. “What do they mean regarding to me?” She affirmed many times that … Continue reading Multiple-synchronicities

Rock and Roll Punkalullaby

Punk Rock Colleague & Historian and Professional Consultant Hudley Flipside Happy Birthday Jimi Hendrix TO Speak… During the 1980s, the column “Rock & Roll Punkalullaby” in Los Angeles Flipside Fanzine inspired my love for writing and creative self-expression, serving as a wild stage that celebrated the rebellious spirit of the original punk rock scene. Each … Continue reading Rock and Roll Punkalullaby

Scarlet Poem

The color scarlet is deep, rich and vibrant It is what I need it pulls me and in this I find balance nourishment and satisfaction something new and hopeful.

No complaints at Weber’s Place

I hesitated to visit Weber's Place again due to past issues but found it fun with a full bar and noticeable changes, like the absence of large mirrors. The bouncers remained familiar, and the bartenders provided great service. Although drinks were pricey, the overall experience was enjoyable, especially with performances from bands like Stop Breathing, … Continue reading No complaints at Weber’s Place

My Favorite Crone

Johnny Jones: What kind of brandy is this? Bill Smith: Blackberry - Specialty of Grandma's. Grandma: Blackberries will do a lot for you, if you just squeeze them and then leave them alone. Grandma's Hired Hand: Works the same way with the women folks. Grandma: Charlie, Get out. Grandma's Hired Hand: I was just thinkin' … Continue reading My Favorite Crone

Annihilate this Boulder

Every three months or so I come upon a boulder As I walk through the stream Up to my hips There it is in front of me SO this means I have to look at it But I hate it I yell at it I have expectations from it It is unavoidable It manipulates It … Continue reading Annihilate this Boulder

A feeling

For me Punk Rock is and was and will always be about how it makes me feel. For me it is not about how you look, not what you collect or who you know. It is about friends that are committed to a way of seeing and feeling life... it will endure as long as … Continue reading A feeling

Two Praying Mantis non-fiction short stories.The Gossamer White Praying Mantis and The Crystal Bowl:

Praying Mantis Mandala Gossamer White Praying Mantis A dream: In this dream I came upon my cat Flash trying to jump up to capture and then eat a big beautiful white Praying Mantis. She was resting on some crawling rosemary in front of the house. I was focused when the Praying Mantis spoke to me, … Continue reading Two Praying Mantis non-fiction short stories.The Gossamer White Praying Mantis and The Crystal Bowl:

…as women in the punk scene… …

http://youtu.be/O7XTg2SdLOs I find that often men tend to break my pace. They call me names and belittle me...not all of them just a few, yet those same ones are afraid of me, so they only belittle themselves... Still this song is in the heart of me and "my pace" in life, Happy summer solstice

The Women’s Encyclopedia Of Myths and Secrets by Barbara G. Walker

“[Diontsos].Swoony type,long hair, bedroom eyes,cheeks like wine.”― Euripides, The Bacchae This is a book of wisdom and secrets. One of the best sources of information when seeking the underbelly of truth and knowledge mixed with initiation. It is a magic book as well as a fact filled book. I am amazed with the information contained … Continue reading The Women’s Encyclopedia Of Myths and Secrets by Barbara G. Walker

The Haunting Flash Mystery

It was a late spring night leading to the hot nights of summer. Sunday at BJ’s got the old appetite going just right. Arriving at 10 pm seemed like an easy sitting for some food and a few beers, yet this was not the case. We were handed a restaurant blinker and the wait began. … Continue reading The Haunting Flash Mystery

Cerridwen & the Cauldron of Cerridwen

http://goddessschool.com/projects/rowenalafae/Cerridwen.html Her name has come up here and there over the last few days. I am happy to have found her. So many elements to her ways ring true to me. Poetry, the underworld , the cauldron, love-death-rebirth, maiden-mother-crone-... I am very in tune with her and she seems to know me better that I … Continue reading Cerridwen & the Cauldron of Cerridwen

Current Events: Lawmakers to start moving budget through Legislature

"Brown and Democratic lawmakers are in agreement on the approach to the tax plan, which would temporary raise the sales tax levels on the state's tax and levels on the state's wealthiest residents. They assume more than $8 billion in revenue from those taxes and anticipate extra cuts of more than $6 billion, mostly from … Continue reading Current Events: Lawmakers to start moving budget through Legislature