KOOK's exit from 2011

Welcome to my thoughts,feelings and experiences for 2011

Always remember
"We all die the goal is not to live forever, but to create something that will"

2011 has been an adventure!

First I want to thank ERZULIE for helping my dreams come true I honor her everyday along with my "Teflon Sisters bond"-

I have been busy writing my Novella with POPS
" Bereavement Louisiana Socialite" which has been fun ,very challenging and very exciting!!!

Plus I have a new music project-
(after an 8 year hiatus)
"THE WITCHES TITTIES"
with Jen Gaye, Amber, Rio,
Neil Rogers and Xtina B
with backups by our "hype witches" Dustin Curtis and POPS

Teflon Sisters zine must also continue in 2012

I want to give alot of thanks and gratitude to DAMEBUILDER

and my tarot queen SCARLET FOUNDRY TAROT guru XTINA

and my BFF since 1986 KAREN
for sharing the magic of New Orleans to me it has changed my soul forever more....



Here are some show i curated/produced in 2011 or were a part of as a host/
doll artist/
photographer -

* Babylon Death Party w/Fucshia Foxx*J9 Fierce*Chad Carver*Dame Builder
(coppergate/Seattle)

*Bang a doll with A STRANGE fist w/Sister Fist*Esmerlda Strange*CJ and the Dolls*Glitterbang and zine release of "Teflon Sisters"
(comet/Seattle)

*A century barbary eccentrics SF in doll form
(15 years with Miss Oblivious/Star Whore) a window installation in San Francisco that included every zine I ever published since 1994, dolls fashioned after SF icons and streaming 2 hours worth of video and film I directed!

*LEZBRO host in March
(Wildrose/Seattle)

*GirlforGirl-

*Artstar fashion shows and holiday Diva Events

* Dark Socialite w/Phatima Rude,J9 Fierce,Kook on Saw, Gooby Hermes,Eliza Rickman,Wally Fields,Ronni Guitar,Dog Swan
(Vortex Room/SF)

*Popcorn,Blood & Glitter art inspired by Peaches Christ group show
(Glama Rama/SF)

* Boogaloo Blitz
w/Vocka Redu* HOOT n' HOWL* Lisa Dank* Jackie Hell* SAMBA* DJ NARK* HARDTIMES* 12 hour notice
(Fred's Wildlife Refuge/Seattle)

*Ragin Daisy for always supplying my art in their French Quarter shop

*This is Me dolls-n-drag SOLO SHOW
(Metro Gallery/San Jose)

*Trancentric Art
* Austin Young*Squeaky Blonde*Tennessee Loveless*Sheri Debow*Vinsantos*Jackie Hell*JerBEr Jones
(MonkeyHouse/Los Angeles)

* GUM doll collection
w/LEE KYLE & SHERRY LYNN DOOLEY (New Orleans)

*Carnival of Saints
w/Christy Kane* Liz McGrath*Dame Darcy
*Darla Teagarden*Sheri Debow*Jennybird*Molly McGuire*
Mudlark Puppets*LOOPY BOOPY*Angeliska*Christine Benjamin*Jacqui*
(Poets Gallery/New Orleans)

UNCLEAR CABARET hosted by MISS OBLIVIOUSw/Phatima*Matt*Static People
(The Stud/SF)

*Creature -art by Vinsantos & Kook Teflon
(Glama Rama/SF)

*KOOK n Sterling Snows Voodou Parade- Oh the beauty of the dead (Rendezvous/Seattle)

Celebrate the Taurus- w/Moira Scar*Gerald Stokes*Peppermint Lounge*watch it Sparkle*Jackie Hell at
(The Comet/Seattle)

*Berkeley Art Museum I was transformed into a Tranimal
(Thank you Austin Young , Squeaky Blonde and friends)

Spent WILUM PUGMYRES 60th Birthday with him and JACKIE HELL in his basement

Surprise Birthday party for Armitage Shanks 50th

Diana n Ted said
"I DO"

Stella Rose moved to NYC and the NW got even darker with her absence!

CONRATULATIONS to Misha Huntting for completing her tarot deck and I am honored to have helped with naming the deck "American Obscura" ORDER ONE NOW!!!

SailorHank n I were in a Joriah Goad film (breathtaking)
plus SailorHank n I had our third annual art show at BOOTYLAND "Voodoo Moma"

Mister Chanel's bday Carnival of freaks-( PONY in Seattle) w/KOOK as host, Vinsantos,LA Kendall,VIVIVI od PDX

RIP ************SNACKHOLE

HELLO.......... GLITORIS

I also want to thank friends that have came and visited the fam...Uneven Steven, Gina,Joser

the Births of -Leo Valentino- Violet Black and
Violence GIRL book release by Alice Bag

Thank gawdess above that SISTER SPIT still tours and inspires with some of the queerest talented folks of our generation

At an Alabaster Choad rehearsal April 2010 Miss Oblivious left and KOOK Teflon took her place, I have explained this numerous times that through the Hecate' Tattoo that was drawn by Jack Shit- of me as Hecate' (witch goddess protector of outcasts of the night) guided this transition.

A video I produced for "Kelli's Starlite Wishes" The Swan Initiative
was featured on NME's British Mag Website

I missed Mardi Gras which really put me in a funk, but I let it go and moved on, I helped Vockah Redu get to Seattle for pride week witch was very very hard work and even more fun we even went to Sir Mix Alots recording studio!!!!!!

I attended my first Jazz Fest,
went on tour driving all the way down to L.A n back, that was amaze!!!

The Greer Lankton exhibit in Hollywood was exquisite and my fave of all year! Thank you Paul Monroe!!! Also I was on James St James web show!!!!! Got kisses from Holly Woodlawn and shared a hotel with DarbyJane and Lee Kyle!!! HIGHLIGHTS these are HIGHLIGHTS peeps!!!!

I also had my 5 year photo documentation exhibit at
Fred's Wildlife Refuge titled "1,825 days in Seattle"
Along with Lady Krishna and her flier display documenting her life for over 30 years....

Bonded with some new friends that are incredible human beings such as Dustin Curtis, Lee Kyle, Chad Carver,Jordan * Cassidy ,LA Kendall/Amy, Phatima to name a few.

I was lucky enough to be invited back as one of the 13 dolly artists to return to the October show in NOLA "Carnival of Saints" curated by the ever so talented and cutie pie Christie Kane!

My daughter turned 14 and my son 8years old! I have now been with Pops for 12 years in Feb 2011...(time Flies),

I started vending again, Skinny Dip, PunkRockFleamarket,
photographed- NOISEFORTHENEEDY shows

XTINA n NEIL have been sober for a year!!! CONGRATULATIONS-

J9 finally got to come to the Big Easy with me!

I was hired at my dream job as a Market Ghost/LUST tour guide,

I get to spend time with my lil Stella and Leo Valentino on a weekly basis!

Also I was part of Pastor Kalebs extravagant tent revival "Easter Choir" this year "what a blast that was"!






I look forward to 2012- I would love to finish my novella, POPS is attending his first Mardi Gras.....new dolls, photo-shoots and adventures.... travel to Chicago to hangout with JOJO and to Austin ,Texas for shows, and help create Jordans fashion line "Jonquil and Mr Black" LOOKBOOK

My goal is to be living in NOLA by 2014 We are working really hard to pay of any debts so that we can buy our dream home, I really want a southern structure that is at least 150 years old with high ceilings ,chipped paint doors and enough room to have continuous guests.Refurbished bathroom and kitchens a must.....

CHEERS and LOVE to all of you without your support I couldn't live the dream





















"Roll out my coffin, drink poison in my chalice/ Pride begins to fade, soon you all will feel my malice."Dr,John

exit from 2011

I haven't blogged for awhile,

First I want to thank ERZULIE for helping my dreams come true I honor you everyday along with my Teflon Sisters bond-

I have been busy writing my Novella " Bereavement Louisiana Socialite" which has been fun ,a lil challenging and very exciting!!! 2011 has been an adventure! Plus a new music project "THE WITCHES TITTIES"

Teflon Sisters zine must also continue in 2012



i PRODUCED/CURATED A FEW SHOWS TITLED-

* Babylon Death Party w/Fucshia Foxx*J9 Fierce*Chad Carver*Dame Builder(coppergate/Seattle)

*Bang a doll with A STRANGE fist w/Sister Fist*Esmerlda Strange*CJ and the Dolls*and zine release of "Teflon Sisters"(comet/Seattle)

*A century barbary eccentrics SF in doll form
(15 years with Miss Oblivious/Star Whore) a window installation in San Francisco that included every zine I ever published since 1994, dolls fashioned after SF icons and streaming 2 hours worth of video and film I directed!

* Boogaloo Blitz w/Vocka Redu* HOOT n' HOWL* Lisa Dank* Jackie Hell* SAMBA* DJ NARK* HARDTIMES* (Fred's Wildlife Refuge/Seattle)

*This is Me dolls-n-drag SOLO SHOW(Metro Gallery/San Jose)

*Trancentric * Austin Young*Squeaky Blonde*Tennessee Loveless*Sheri Debow*Vinsantos*Jackie Hell*JerBEr Jones)(MonkeyHouse/Los Angeles)

* GUM doll collection w/LEE KYLE & SHERRY LYNN DOOLEY (New Orleans)

*Carnival of Saints w/Christy Kane* Liz McGrath*Dame Darcy*Darla Teagarden*Sheri Debow*Jennybird*Molly McGuire*Mudlark*Angeliska*Christine Benjamin*Jacqui* (Poets Gallery/New Orleans)

UNCLEAR CABARET hosted by MISS OBLIVIOUSw/Phatima*Matt*Static People(The Stud/SF)

Celebrate the Taurus- w/Moira Scar*Gerald Stokes*Peppermint Lounge*watch it Sparkle*Jackie Hell at (The Comet/Seattle)

*Berkeley Art Museum I was transformed into a Tranimal (Thank you Austin Young and friends)

Spent WILUM PUGMYRES 60th Birthday with him and JACKIE HELL in his basement

Mister Chanel's bday Carnival of freaks-( PONY in Seattle) w/KOOK as host, Vinsantos,LA Kendall,VIVIVI od PDX

RIP ************SNACKHOLE

HELLO.......... GLITORIS

I also want to thank friends that have came and visited the fam...Uneven Steven, Gina,Joser

the Births of -Leo Valentino- Violet Black and VIOLEnCE GIRL book release

Thank gawdess above that SISTER SPIT still tours and inspires with some of the queerest talented folks of our generation

At an Alabaster Choad rehearsal April 2010 Miss Oblivious left and KOOK Teflon took her place, I have explained this numerous times that through my Hecate' Tattoo that was drawn by Jack Shit of me guided this transition.

I missed Mardi Gras which really put me in a funk, but I let it go and moved on, I helped Vockah Redu get to Seattle for pride week watch was very very hard work and even more fun!

I attended my first Jazz Fest, went on tour driving all the way down to L.A n back to the NW that was amaze!!!

The Greer Lankton exhibit in Hollywood was exquisite and my fave of all year! Thank you Paul Monroe!!! Also I was on James St James web show!!!!! Got kisses from Holly Woodlawn and shared a hotel with DarbyJane and Lee Kyle!!! HIGHLIGHTS these are HIGHLIGHTS peeps!!!!

I also had my 5 year photo documentation exhibit at Fred's Wildlife Refuge titled "1,825 days in Seattle" Along with Lady Krishna and her flier display documenting her life for over 30 years....

Bonded with some new friends that are incredible human beings such as Dustin Curtis, Lee Kyle, Chad Carver to name a few.

I was lucky enough to be invited back as one of the 13 dolly artists to return to the October show in NOLA "Carnival of Saints" curated by the ever so talented and cutie pie Christie Kane!

My daughter turned 14 and my son 8years old! I have now been with Pops for 12 years in Feb 2011...(time Flies),

I started vending again,

J9 finally got to come to the Big Easy with me!

Stella Rose moved to NYC and the NW got even darker with her absence!

I was hired at my dream job as a Market Ghost/LUST tour guide, I get to spend time with my lil Stella and Leo Valentino!

Also I was part of Pastor Kalebs extravagant tent revival "Easter Choir" this year what a blast that was!

I look forward to 2012- I would love to finish my novella, POPS is attending his first Mardi Gras.....new dolls, photo-shoots and adventures....

My goal is to be living in NOLA by 2014 We are working really hard to pay of any debts so that we can buy our dream home, I really want a southern structure that is at least 150 years old with high ceilings ,chipped paint doors and enough room to have continuous guests.Refurbished bathroom and kitchens a must.....

CHEERS and LOVE to all of you without your support I couldn't live the dream

Market Legend Altar Candles by KOOK

As any of my followers know, I was lucky enough to be hired at my dream job in September as a Market Ghost/LUST guide here in Seattle. Over the season I fell for some of our main Legends and decided to do sketches which will be placed on Altar Candles for all of you to honor....Here they are....$10.00 Each

KOOK is a market ghost tour guide

I have landed my dream job!!!
At Market Ghost Tours! I also do the LUST tour which are at 8p.m. most Thurs/Fri/Sat
I try and change up my theme for each tour.......with diff hats and veils I think this next week the theme will be -dancing with death-

POPS n KOOK tie the knot

photo by:Vinsantos


This weekend is the wedding anniversary of POPS n KOOK, though our titles in 2005 were Miss Oblivious and The Cap'n.

We were wed by the macabre snobbish tramp Vinsantos, I was walked down the port by my drag FAUX father and catering was by the radical fairy Luke Warm, Angie was the maid of honor and she serenaded the 90+ guests and wedding party into heartfelt tears ( a song she wrote for me on my wedding day)!
Master Rikki Furcoat built us a ship to stand above onlookers and conduct our "I do"s" plus the other dozen or so that made it special with preparations!

I would have lost my marbles if it wasn't for two of my dearest soul sisters Terri Boatwright and Xtina spending the week with me from the NW and really tying all the loose ends! My BFF lived through Hurricane Katrina ,yet still was in attendance just weeks after the horrendous ordeal!

10-15-05 is our exact wedding date, A month we chose out of a necessity and passion for all hallows eve...Our honeymoon consisted of Haunted Mansions,Ghostly occupied Hotels and Tim Burton! None of those traditional summer nuptials, white dresses or Hawaiian honeymooners!!!

My vows were from the Doll Book intro of Blake, his were from a turn of the century ship captains handbook, our ceremony songs chosen were by The Damned,Velvet Underground, David Bowie and Cat Power......the boys wore rouge (one with a fake parrot on his shoulder and eye patch)and the girls were dressed in custom handmade Japanese school girl sailor uniforms!

Though we have our ups and our downs this is a marriage dreamt of by the king and queen of Samhain! Bitter sweet and Heavenly!!! There was also a SF University Documetary that filmed us the weeks following up to the event!
(I will post that link soon if u are interested!)

I love POPS with all my heart, he has taught so much over the past (almost 12 years) how to be observant, let others have the spotlight (instead of trying to out-do or compare my story with others)listen & let them talk: which is nice!

To be more appreciative of life ad less self-destructive, be considerate,
I am blessed that I am able to live my dreams and aspirations, he supports my mayhem and encourages me to be me! When I look around me I realize that this is not the case for many, but again we are not like the others......

My latest dream is going to uproot our family again in the next 5 years, yet he makes me mixed cd's of swampy sounds, gifts me with books on the wonderful state of Louisiana, and encourages my intrigue with different religions and rituals with handbooks on gris gris and the Queens that practiced on the soil of the Vieux Carre.
I hope to match him in these areas!

I dream of us aging in our creole cottage and collaborating on projects to leave behind for future generations....

and I will admit he is almost always right about people and places and things: so I stopped rebelling and started listening....

I want to thank him for
LOVING ME,,,
MY DAUGHTER (that he embraced as his own)
and gifting me with my darling boy
SAILOR HANK....
the three of them saved me from a downward spiral of self destruction and uncaring traits.....
They continue to inspire me everyday with their words, strength,wit and charisma!

voodoo illustrations by sailorhank

Marie Lavaeu
There once was a guy who said to Marie Lavaeu that my son was in trouble can you help me, she told him “I can”. So Marie went to the church alone and placed spicy peppers in her mouth then put them under the judges chair in court, the son was magically free’d .

voodoo fables by SailorHank

The Baron
Baron went into the graveyard one day and saw a spirit, the moon was shining bright that night his face was half man and half skull, and he had the power now to keep the spirits safe. The End

Violence Girl

This review is from: Violence Girl: East L.A. Rage to Hollywood Stage, a Chicana Punk Story (Paperback)



When I first saw Alice sing it was 1985 I was 12 yrs-old,(Decline of Western Civilization) her power moved me through the television screen & records, her stage presence so powerful, conquering and sexy without even trying. Now in the pages of "Violence Girl" she reveals were this power was birthed, her strength comes through the pages just as strong.

In diary style,reading her stories you feel like you were there, in her world- right next to her.



The first 2 pages of "Violence Girl" made goosebumps form up and down my arms, the electricity on the pages of her description of being on stage and in control: in an out-of-control situation.

Literally going through a series of emotions- nostalgia,tears,vigor and laughter within the next 378 carnal pages.

Alice hides nothing in this book!!!! How refreshing!



A childhood that feels so disturbing but rewarding. Filled with love yet demons finding their way into her household, when Alice describes the violence her father inflicted in such detail, you can't help but feel scared and helpless. Ending each story with an epic thought

"I never loved my father more than at that moment when he took my word against everyone Else's"- you understand & accept their bond.



Most of the time these type of autobiographies are written second hand (by a brother,sister,lover,fan) or when the subject has passed on, especially from this place and time.

Intimate epiphanies following these recollections "suddenly realized that a woman who refused to play by the rules could change everything" add to the experiences described in such detail.



This is also a documentation of an origin that changed music,fashion,art that has inspired generations, before social networking or the World Wide Web.



I will be recommending this book to teen girls, mothers and independent thinkers that are needing some empowerment, cause Alice proves to us that no matter what "We are in control of our dreams and our lives" revealing through humor and sometimes second thoughts always holding her head high. Learning from mistakes without shame.



Here I am a 38 year old mother of two and still as inspired by Alice as I was at 12 years-old (in more ways now)and still claim her to be my top 5 woman of all time!



Thank you Alice.......

http://youtu.be/N3ilElOoQQM