The mind, a dormant stone

A fun part of my job that I made is that I get to host superstar: writers, thinkers, philosophers, artists, musicians... Creative people that bring a sense of love to my artistically flawed heart. My knowledge nutrients and creative chemo... Well... that said, this Wednesday, July 2nd, I get to host a real punk...rock...beat...nik...Prose/Poet!!!  :) DANNY BAKER ! Baker was the first author to be published by Punk Hostage Press , editors are the infamous LA duo, Iris Berry and A Razor! What a crew! I am so honored -- this self-admitted 3rd Generation Beatnik -- has found her family, or maybe her family has found her! Nevertheless, come to the show this coming WRITER WEDNESDAY!!! Baker has a new book that will be coming off the presses of Oneiros Books , Death in the Key of Life ! What a title that one is... Death, in the key of...Life. Love the dual irony. Sort of a palindrome of ironical sorts! Mmmhmm -- dissect the elements! You will find, in much of Baker's prose, that ...

Events this Week​ 6/25 -- ​Writer Wednesday welcomes Shy but Flyy!​ Shy is an amazingly kind individual, very open, honest, friendly  -- exactly who you'd want to see at your 1st open mic!  She hosts Xpressions in downtown Long Beach,  she sings and plays groovy rhythm and percussion.  She is a Poet! We are honored to have her in our house this  Writer Wednesday ! Singer/Writer/Radio-Host/ Poet- The list goes on and on.  Shy But Flyy  has been making her presence known in the music world  since 2006 with her debut Mix-tape self titled “Shy But Flyy”, “Product Of The South,  Princess Of The West” in 2007, and “Still The Princess” hosted by New York DJ LGEE in 2008.  Shy took the rappers route into breaking in the bizz and was one of the  few young female singing artist to drop mix-tapes in her So Cal area.  “Up And Down” Shy's most recent musical release produced by  west coast producer Dae...

SUMMER HAS COMMENCED and it's time for the 3rd Annual Los Angeles Poet Society Summer Poetry Contest! We know you've been writing through the entire year and have many amazing words to share!  Why not send your best poems to the 3rd Annual Los Angeles Poet Society Summer Poetry Contest?  Your poem could be the winner of a minimum   $50 prize ! Past winners include: Mary Torregrossa and   Tresha Haefner This years' contest topic: Summer Getaway In no more than 200 lines, send us your poem that evokes  Summer Getaway . All submitted work will be judged by Los Angeles Poet Society. $1 donation per entry  (details below). The Prize The sole winner will win $50, plus  all the proceeds   from the contest entry donations. The winner will also be published on the Los Angeles Poet Society website and invited to give a reading of the winning poem. (*Note: Los Angeles Poet Society will not pay for travel fees) Criteria to Enter Su...

Super excited to have an Amazon author page! Yeaaaaaaah!  This is the place you would want to go to find any anthologies I am included in! Jessica's Books!

A lesson in poetry from a 3rd Generation Beatnik Poet Jessica Wilson gives a workshop on the Humument! The journey of the Humument began in 1966 by Tom Phillips...and was 1st published in 1970. (wrong date given in video)         Some of the examples I refer to in this lesson... Found Art , "Readymades" "The Gift" by Man Ray, 1921    Marcel Duchamp's "The Fountain", 1917

Since meeting Juan, my experiences with music has flourished! Wild Hollywood nights, North Hollywood creative community at Writer Wednesdays, rocking Rob's garage in Guerneville...and here we are side by side at Holy Grounds Coffee and Tea in East LA! Hosted by the belly dancing Poet, Kimberly Cobian, Juan and I go into our little realm of peace and creativity. xoxo Dear Juan, Thank you for allowing me to break free into the realm of music and beats! Here is Juan playing another song he wrote called "Lady War". Later, the band, Tikal Sun come up and play "Unbuntu Fire" -- I get to accompany them. Juan is also in the band. Lots of fun musical rendezvous!

It wasn't that long ago when the excitement was blistering the rooftops and the colossal celebration of love commenced! Venice, CA -- family of Poets, Artists, and Friends... epic. My love in rare form. Juan and Jessica. The story of Juan & Jessica into the darkest of nights, the most silent of cries, and intoxicating of thrills. We are in love. We are still. We are together! Blessed moment of light -- I wish to love on to capture the eyes of all of our witnesses. To hold friends dear. Everywhere.                   Love. Super sweet wedding video from our friend Lucian "Midnyte" Recoltea! :)