Mr. Christopher Walken was born little Ronnie Walken (March 31, 1943) and became a very famous American actor. His work on stage and screen has earned him accolades including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and an Actor Award, as well as nominations for two Tony Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Golden Globe. His films have grossed more than $1.6 billion in the United States... More
WOOLPIT, England - The story of the green children of Woolpit concerns two [Fairy] children of unusual skin color who reportedly appeared in the village of Woolpit in Suffolk, England, sometime in the 12th century, perhaps during the reign of King Stephen (r. 1135–1154). The odd children, found to be brother and sister, were of generally normal appearance except for the green color of their skin. They spoke in an unknown language and would eat only raw broad beans. Eventually, they learned to eat other [surface human] food and lost their green color, but the boy was sickly and died around the time of his and his sister's baptism. More
The danger of seeing what others don’t: Alan Watts
(Alan Watts Daily Wisdom) Oct. 10, 2025: Alan Watts Collection. Ever feel like you see too much? In this profound lecture, let's explore the experience of the highly perceptive person—the one who walks into a room and instantly feels the unspoken tensions, hidden sorrows, and secret truths.
This Alan Watts talk reveals why this "gift" of clear-seeing (vipassana, "insight") can be the most dangerous thing you'll ever possess.
Discover the four hidden dangers of being deeply intuitive:
the profound isolation of living in a different reality,
the impossible choice between speaking truth and losing yourself,
the pain of becoming a target for those who prefer illusion, and
the devastating risk of losing your own identity by absorbing the emotions of others.
I can even meditate in city traffic and chaos.
This isn't about being "too sensitive"; it's about navigating a world that isn't ready for your clarity.
This is a complete guide to transforming this potential curse back into a gift. Learn the art of "conscious distance"—how to see clearly without the compulsion to fix, how to protect your energy, and how to hold your awareness as a quiet strength rather than an unbearable burden.
Stop trying to WAKE UP the world and, instead, learn to live peacefully with your own eyes wide open.
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Samhain (SOW-in) or Sauin is a Gaelic festival in Ireland that falls on the Mexican Day of the Dead, Nov. 1st, marking the end of the harvest season and beginning of winter or the "darker half" of the year [1].
It is also the Irish and Scottish Gaelic name for November. Celebrations begin on Halloween, the evening of October 31st, since the Celtic day began and ended at sunset [1].
This is about halfway between the autumnal equinox and winter solstice. It is one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals along with Imbolc, Bealtaine, and Lughnasa.
Historically it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. Its Brittonic Celtic equivalent is Calan Gaeaf in Wales. More
The Citizens of Halloween: "This is Halloween" (from Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas")
(DisneyMusicVEVO) Oct. 14, 2021: Stream “Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” on Disney+, the only place to stream favorites from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more [because there's absolutely nowhere else to stream. All hail the Disney Corporation!]
(BbaGumpSkrimp) The Making of The Nightmare Before Christmas
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!
It was a time of innocent childishness and evil.
Remember waiting all October for Linus to see the Great Pumpkin? This Halloween classic wasn’t just wholesome—it changed American (and Canadian) TV forever. From hidden gags to production secrets and the real reason it almost got banned, here are 10 wild facts about It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! most people didn’t know. Relive the magic of a simpler time. More
As fans of The Simpsons, the Forbidden Zone, The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, experimental new wave and punk, Oingo Boingo, Tim Burton animation, and Danny Elfman, how could we miss "The Nightmare Before Christmas"? It's in town tonight with full orchestra for a good sing-along. This is what it looked like last year: Danny Elfman - Hollywood Bowl - Los Angeles - 11-2-2024
Forbidden Zone: Director's Cut (Rated R) Sexy Frenchy falls into an insane underworld ruled by a horny little king and his jealous queen in another dimension. Only Danny Elfman's brother really knows.
It's a world of shapeshifters
Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas in concert featuring Danny Elfman singing as Jack, Janelle Monae singing as Sally, Keith David singing as Oogie Boogie, Riki Lindhome singing as Shock, and John Stamos singing as Lock with incredible eye-popping projections that bring Halloween Town to life.
The holiday classic celebrates 10 years since its first show at the iconic venue! Conductor John Mauceri, founding director of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, will once again be leading the full orchestra and choir performing the film’s full score as the special guests perform the film's acclaimed songs live, plus an unforgettable virtuosic interlude with violinist Sandy Cameron.
Get to the Bowl early to enjoy the Hollywood Bowl/Halloween Town transformation with special pre-show activities including a costume contest (Tim Burton-inspired costumes are encouraged!), unique photo opportunities, and trick-or-treating stations. Programs, artists, dates, prices, and availability subject to change. Ticket limits may apply. All sales are final. Saturday and Sunday night, Oct. 25th and 26th. hollywoodbowl.com
(Telerama) Jello Biafra (AlternativeTentacles.com), singer (original frontman) for the Dead Kennedys: "In some ways, maybe punk should die...that way it can be reborn" [and become something influential and important again]. Once a great independent thinker, what has happened now?
Trump attends Les Misérables and MAGA VIPs, falsely brags about saving LA and reveals he played the flute
(Jimmy Kimmel Live)
June 12, 2025: Trump, Melania, and a handful of MAGA VIPs attended opening night at the Kennedy Center for their performance of Les Mis, Trump chimed in on the situation in LA by saying that it would be a crime scene without the military being present, “No Kings” protests will be popping up all over the country this weekend, Trump revealed yesterday that he used to play the flute, he broke out the presidential sharpie today to sign a series of resolutions and steer the conversation towards the dangers of windmills, Sen. Rand Paul got un-invited to the annual White House Congressional Picnic, and in honor of Father’s Day the show goes out onto Hollywood Blvd. to find out how much dads really know about their kids.
Hippies John Lennon (The Beatles) and companion Yoko Ono (hanger on) in bed in 1969 (EK)
"Rock Lobster" is more meaningful than anyone ever thought
(Music Mongoose) April 1, 2025: "Rock Lobster" was the B-52s' debut single. It launched Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson, Ricky Wilson, and Keith Strickland to stardom.
Weird SNL made weird B-52s famous overnight. - Where is Lennon today, heaven?
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Weird = good
02:38 - Stupid genius
05:05 - Talk of the town
05:55 - Recorded version 1
06:57 - Recorded version 2
08:08 - Just a silly song?
On first listen, the quirky song seems to be totally bizarre with no clear meaning or structure. However, on deeper inspection, the musicianship behind the song is nothing short of genius. Plus, it holds a much deeper and meaningful message than anyone might realize. Let's take a look at the full story behind the creation of this song and uncover its true meaning. (Wait, John Lennon cheated on Yoko with permission? Hippies John Lennon’s former girlfriend on what she wants people to take from her documentary).
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Does it sound like Parliament Funkadelic just a bit with the fish sounds?
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Namu myōhō renge kyō (南無妙法蓮華経): Devotion to Mystic Dharma of Lotus Flower Sutra
Pseudo-spirituality books like The Secret,Passion for Profits (Family Guy's Brian writes a bestseller
Dharma Vlog: Cults and weird Buddhism
(Doug's Dharma) Dougie discusses some experiences with a teacher who was in a couple of cults, plus an example of "weird Buddhism" that provides a bit of a life lesson.
(Soka Gakkai Official) Is "wishcraft" real? What does Nam-myoho-renge-kyo mean? [Don't worry about it. That's not important. Just chant it, and don't stop!] How can I start chanting? This short film introduces the daily practice of "Soka Gakkai Buddhists" and demonstrates how to chant [their magic mantra].
The Soka Gakkai is a global community-based Buddhist[-ish] organization that promotes peace, culture, and education centered on [faith, not asking questions, and suspending critical thinking, but you get stuff] respect for the dignity of life.
(Prophet of Nonsense) Formerly Shinto Japan is full of religious crazies. Here are the Buddhist ones.
Its members in 192 countries and territories study and put into practice the humanistic philosophy of [blind faith-based] Nichiren Buddhism.
Soka Gakkai members strive to [make money and material riches by magic and] actualize their inherent potential while contributing [tithing it to the cult and] to their local communities and responding to the shared issues facing humankind.
The conviction that individual happiness and the realization of peace are inextricably linked is central to the Soka Gakkai, as is a commitment to dialogue and nonviolence.
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