For the alchemists, the self-devouring dragon was hermaphroditic because it begot and gave birth to itself. They therefore called the sapphirine flower (i.e. the lapis) "Hermaphroditi flos saphyricus." Mercurius is the uroborous, the One and All, the union of opposites accomplished during the alchemical process, the homunculus. The lapis carries the double significance of prima and ultima materia: "Take wisdom with all thy power, for from it thou shalt drink eternal life, until thy [stone] is congealed and thy sluggishness depart, for thence cometh life." The lapis contains the four elements and their quintessence can be extracted from them. It is the panacea, universal medicine, or tincture.
ONLY A FEW DAYS BEFORE CLASS IS IN SESSION! Calling all artists, aspiring artists of all skill levels, and girlie gawkers: Class is in session Saturday, July 12 from 5-8:00 p.m. at East Village Food/Bar in the Short North (630 N. High St., Columbus)! Get your pads and pencils ready! Come sketchy the lovely Columbus burlesque troupe, the Ooh-La-Las! Pre-purchase your spot in class on our myspace page (www. myspace. com/sketchyscolumbus) or pay at the door. Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School Columbus
Viva!'s Red Light Girlie Show: ROCK-ESQUE BURLESQUE!!! Friday, July 18 East Village, 630 N. High Street, Short North/Columbus No cover! Doors open at 9—Show starts at 10 Burlesque – Bellydance – Rockin’ Hotness
MAY 16 - VIVA!'S RED LIGHT GIRLIE SHOW, An All-Girl Revue! April Showers Bring May GIRLIES! A little spring show that will make you wet!... So bring your umbrellas! Join Viva Valezz! and her girlie friends... Columbus lovelies Dharma, Miz Ginger Jones, Femme Mystique, Miss Behavin’, Rachyl Kissling, and Dee & Chris from Khalida Tribe 10:00 p.m. , East Village, Columbus, OH
Are you here in SF? I would love to see you guys. Tina- get in touch when you can. I don't have your # anymore... I am out of town from the 7th-12th but otherwise here through your dates! I want to see you. And are you really playing Dolores Park tomorrow? What time? I may have to work but i hope not!!!!
