The Magic Mountain

HA! I THOUGHT SO!

benschroth@sbcglobal.net — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:52:53 GMT

From: Der Hexenhammer (The Witch's Hammer!)

Section I

Section I argues that because the Devil exists and has the power to do astounding things, witches exist to help, if done through the aid of the Devil and with the permission of God.The Devil’s power is greatest where human sexuality is concerned, for it was believed that women were more sexual than men. Loose women had sex with the Devil, thus paving their way to become witches. To quote the Hexenhammer “all witchcraft comes from carnal lust, which is in women insatiable!!”

When in Dallas....

benschroth@sbcglobal.net — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:29:38 GMT

Talk Radio
by Eric Bogosian
Presented by Upstart Productions and Project X: Theatre

October 28 - November 22 at The Green Zone
161 Riveredge Drive, Dallas, TX 75207
877-238-5596
8pm Thursdays-Saturdays & Oct. 28 & Oct. 4; 2:30pm Nov. 8 & 15
Regan Adair directors Eric Bogosian's play about a shock jock, played by Elias Taylorson.

Best Depression Commercial?

benschroth@sbcglobal.net — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:25:16 GMT

Best depression commercial?

Cymbalta!

The music is way kool.

BAYRUETH !!!

benschroth@sbcglobal.net — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:56:33 GMT

In was on this day in 1876 that Wagner fulfilled his dream and opened his festival theatre with Der Ring des Niebelungen.

Stop right now. Stop for a moment of awed silence.

Now. Get back to work.

7-26-1882

benschroth@sbcglobal.net — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:22:42 GMT

Today in 1882 Parsifal premiered at Bayreuth.

The Holy Grail was revealed on stage.

Wager Festival Starts Tomorrow

benschroth@sbcglobal.net — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:12:16 GMT

The Bayreuth Festival starts tomorrow.

Be aware.

Can't Afford to Live, Can't Afford to Die.

benschroth@sbcglobal.net — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 05:12:28 GMT

Obits in Dallas are $85.00 per column inch.

So, when I die do not expect to read about it.

Just wanted to let y'all know.

From Ms. Manners

benschroth@sbcglobal.net — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:52:30 GMT

...This is why we have rituals: So that people under the stress that the bereaved presumably feel do not have to improvise. As anyone knows who has attended an embarrassing wedding, amateurs are not good at inventing ceremonies, even for themselves.

I agree. Weddings are embarrassing. Amateurs stink.

Clearly

benschroth@sbcglobal.net — Wed, 13 May 2009 23:40:28 GMT

Clearly President Obama must nominate a black Jewish lesbian woman of Hispanic origins to the Supreme Court.

To do otherwise would be foolhardy.

Christian Socialism

benschroth@sbcglobal.net — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:19:51 GMT

"There was not a needy person among them, for as many as owned land or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold. They laid it at the apostle’s feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need."
--- Acts.

Take that, MegaChurch Bitches!

Suck It, Non-Believers

benschroth@sbcglobal.net — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:49:53 GMT

There's a special about Philip Glass on KERA 13 tonight.

He's being proclaimed an American Master.

Those who still don't believe may suck an egg.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Rangers Opening Day

benschroth@sbcglobal.net — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:42:37 GMT

Baseball has begun. Life has meaning again. Rejoice Earthlings!

Press Conference

benschroth@sbcglobal.net — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:02:49 GMT

Not an usual press conference at all in the context of history. And yet. And yet. A thought crossed my mind suddenly, unlooked for. "That's my president. MY president."

I was so proud of him. So proud again to be an American after so long.

À la recherche du temps perdu

benschroth@sbcglobal.net — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:28:11 GMT

I just remembered. In 1980 or 81 that afternoon we all did that mescaline at that girl's house, the one I worked that musical with in Garland, Jeff and Amy must have snuck off to the bedroom to have sex while I was watching The Blues Brothers.
Sometimes I am just stunned by how naive I was. Stunned.

O GOD!!!

benschroth@sbcglobal.net — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:06:41 GMT

O God, I miss BASEBALL!

Odetta Died Yesterday.

benschroth@sbcglobal.net — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:00:09 GMT

The angel choir is richer today. So much richer.

NO EL!

benschroth@sbcglobal.net — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:30:12 GMT

There are two sounds at Christmas, sacred music and secular NOISE.

I tell y'all if Frosty the Snowman came to my house I would put him in the microwave oven one fuckin' limb at a time and make him watch. I would laugh like Dr. Mengele.

Feliz Navidads, y'all.

Linguistic Tidbit

benschroth@sbcglobal.net — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:43:34 GMT

The catish word for dog is the exact same word as the dogish word for dumbass.

True fact.

This I Believe

benschroth@sbcglobal.net — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:12:19 GMT

Life is simply an excuse to eat butter.

From a Pastor I Admire

benschroth@sbcglobal.net — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:02:28 GMT

"I’ve searched and searched the Gospels, which record the words of Jesus, and nowhere do I find that Jesus condemns anyone for whom they love. Jesus does, however, condemn those who take the Holy Scriptures and interpret them so rigidly that the letter of the law is supplanted by the spirit of the law. Jesus does condemn those who treat others as “less than.” Jesus also says that if we want to gain heaven that we should give away our possessions to the poor, and that we should feed the hungry, visit those in prison, and care for the widow and the orphan.

It seems that, according to Jesus, God wants you to live fully as God has created you to be. God wants you to love others as you would yourself. God wants you to care for those who are considered “less than” by our society. So, let me say to you, those of you who are gay and those who are straight: God loves you exactly as you are, exactly as God has created you to be."

Update on Pubic Trends

benschroth@sbcglobal.net — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:59:54 GMT

I think this dude is a pretty good example of what is now in style. Rather than totally shaving, it is now current to clipper your nest down to stubble. I think I'm okay with that. I don't know though.

Questions? Comments?

SEE IT!!! DON'T MISS IT!!!

benschroth@sbcglobal.net — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:50:00 GMT

And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright. And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?

--Gen 25:31,32.

If you wanna see an evening of burning hot virtuosic acting and a hot new script full of filth, comedy and bitter terror (and who doesn't, and why?) see Topdog Underdog, Upstart's new show at the HUB. 11-7 thru 11-23.

This one really has it. This is the real deal.

A Moment of Awe

benschroth@sbcglobal.net — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:09:11 GMT

PBS has just given the race to Obama.

The long dark night is over.

So Funny

benschroth@sbcglobal.net — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:45:58 GMT

VOTING TERROR!!!!

benschroth@sbcglobal.net — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:38:43 GMT

I went to vote this morning as I always do. I go down to the end of the road and vote at Vickery Baptist. I've never had any trouble until today. Today the polling place was surrounded by thugs and goons beating the shit outta Jews and Fags. They were wearing Sarah Palin tee-shirts. I outwitted them by acting all straightist and fundamentalist. To be sure, I shouted that the Moose Chili was ready at the barbecue joint down the street. That distracted them long enough for me to participate in history. Phew!