The Psychedelic Assembly

A passage from “The Scripture of the Golden Eternity”by Jack Kerouac with a song about cultural conditioning by Paul Simon because

“I was Union Jacked, Kerouac’d
John Birched, stopped and searched
Rolling Stoned and Beatled till I’m blind

I’ve been Ayn Randed,
nearly branded
“Communist” ‘cos I’m lefthanded:
That’s the hand they use…
well, never mind!

I’ve been Walt Disneyed, Dis Disleyed
John Lennoned, Krishna Menoned
Walter Brennan punched out Cassius Clay

I’ve heard the truth from Lenny Bruce
And all my wealth won’t buy me health
So I smoke a pint of tea a day

I knew a man his brain so small
He couldn’t think of nothin’ at all
He’s not the same as you and me
He doesn’t dig poetry.

He’s so unhip that
When you say Dylan,
he thinks you’re talkin’ about Dylan Thomas
(Whoever he is?)

The man ain’t got no culture
But its alright, Ma
It’s just sumthin’ I learned over in England

I’ve been James Joyced, Rolls Royced
Mick Jaggered, silver daggered
Andy Warhol won’t you please come home?

I’ve been mother, fathered, aunt and uncled
Tom Wilsoned, Art Garfunkled
Barry Kornfeld’s mother’s on the phone

When in London, do as I do
Find yourself a friendly haiku
Go to sleep for ten or fifteen years”

A simple Monday morning reminder from my #1 comfort show (I gave Aang a 🍄 on this sandwich board in front of our psychedelic library 2 years ago)

THURSDAY 🍄🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Psychedelics can be profound catalysts for helping people understand their sexuality and identity and shedding shame tied to it. Join us at for this month’s California Sober, a few hours of open social time designed for LGBTQIA+ members of the psychedelic community and allies to gather and connect in a cozy alcohol-free low pressure environment. Tix in bio!