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GReedDiamond
GReedDiamond's Journal
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December 11, 2025
This is still, or MORE relevant now than 9 years ago - Pussy Riot - Make America Great Again
December 3, 2025
I pretty much agree with everything Bernie has to say about this.
YMMV?
The threats from AI are real Sen. Bernie Sanders
I pretty much agree with everything Bernie has to say about this.
YMMV?
October 31, 2025
Yes, the Incense & Peppermints band is back, featuring several original members and Steve Bartek, best known for his work with Oingo Boingo.
Steve also worked as the musical arranger for Danny Elfman's movie soundtracks.
Legendary 60s band Strawberry Alarm Clock NEW RELEASE 2025!
Yes, the Incense & Peppermints band is back, featuring several original members and Steve Bartek, best known for his work with Oingo Boingo.
Steve also worked as the musical arranger for Danny Elfman's movie soundtracks.
October 29, 2025

Limited edition of 17 signed/numbered digital prints on paper.
16" width x 20" height, image based on the original acrylic painting.
Copyright 2025 Jaime GERMS Zacarias.
Jaime GERMS Zacarias is in the permanent collection of The Cheech Marin Center For Chicano Art & Culture - The Cheech.
GERMS portrait of Shohei Ohtani...

Limited edition of 17 signed/numbered digital prints on paper.
16" width x 20" height, image based on the original acrylic painting.
Copyright 2025 Jaime GERMS Zacarias.
Jaime GERMS Zacarias is in the permanent collection of The Cheech Marin Center For Chicano Art & Culture - The Cheech.
October 25, 2025
My band on this record was - Pendu Femelle - track #8 "Heredity."
I was the drummer, engineer, producer whatever.
The female vocalist in the song "Heredity" is Cecilia ±, from track #4 "Woman Of The Lost."
Also a small detail: I had a Pasadena CA public access tv show called "Subterranean Sounds" that did shows with Cecilia and her band Angel of the Odd, Spiderbaby (track #7), and of course Pendu Femelle.
I think those public access shows may also be available on YouTube.
NIRVANA - album from 1991 Compilation (Goth Rock, Indie Rock, Ethereal)...
34 years later, I see this on YouTube:
My band on this record was - Pendu Femelle - track #8 "Heredity."
I was the drummer, engineer, producer whatever.
The female vocalist in the song "Heredity" is Cecilia ±, from track #4 "Woman Of The Lost."
Also a small detail: I had a Pasadena CA public access tv show called "Subterranean Sounds" that did shows with Cecilia and her band Angel of the Odd, Spiderbaby (track #7), and of course Pendu Femelle.
I think those public access shows may also be available on YouTube.
October 17, 2025
I have been a big fan of John Carpenter, ever since I saw Assault On Precinct 13 with the movie's executive producer (Joseph Kaufman) at a theater on Hollywood Blvd back in 1976.
Joe was one of the first people I met after moving from Chicago to Hollywood in early 1976.
Joe told me he used 11 credit cards to fund the production of this movie, and I went with him to see it at a theater on Hollywood Blvd.
I was, and continue to be awestruck by John Carpenter, and everything he continues to accomplish.
EDIT: John Carpenter wrote and performed the music himself for his movies.
This video is JC with a full band performing these musical movie themes live, about a week ago.
JOHN CARPENTER LIVE IN CONCERT @ Knockdown Center Queens, New York 10/10/25 FULL SHOW
I have been a big fan of John Carpenter, ever since I saw Assault On Precinct 13 with the movie's executive producer (Joseph Kaufman) at a theater on Hollywood Blvd back in 1976.
Joe was one of the first people I met after moving from Chicago to Hollywood in early 1976.
Joe told me he used 11 credit cards to fund the production of this movie, and I went with him to see it at a theater on Hollywood Blvd.
I was, and continue to be awestruck by John Carpenter, and everything he continues to accomplish.
EDIT: John Carpenter wrote and performed the music himself for his movies.
This video is JC with a full band performing these musical movie themes live, about a week ago.
October 8, 2025

...called "Generic Halloween Painting"
Acrylic on wood panel with vintage frame.
Back in 2007, I lived in a great little town next door to Pasadena CA called Sierra Madre.
I actually had trick or treaters that would come by, upwards of 100 kids.
I had a "scary art gallery" on my front porch, with this piece included.
Since I had to move out of that place over 12 years ago, I haven't seen a trick or treater since.
Framed size: 16" width x 24" height.
I think this took maybe 30-something minutes to paint (airbrush).
Also, the actual piece looks - smoother - than the photo seen here.
Here's a Halloween Painting I made in October 2007...

...called "Generic Halloween Painting"
Acrylic on wood panel with vintage frame.
Back in 2007, I lived in a great little town next door to Pasadena CA called Sierra Madre.
I actually had trick or treaters that would come by, upwards of 100 kids.
I had a "scary art gallery" on my front porch, with this piece included.
Since I had to move out of that place over 12 years ago, I haven't seen a trick or treater since.
Framed size: 16" width x 24" height.
I think this took maybe 30-something minutes to paint (airbrush).
Also, the actual piece looks - smoother - than the photo seen here.
October 6, 2025
A quote from Dr. Timothy Leary, way back in the 60s...
IN ORDER TO USE YOUR HEAD
YOU NEED TO GO OUT OF YOUR MIND
...discuss
September 27, 2025

Another anti crypto currency piece from Germs.
Acrylic on wood panel with vintage frame.
Framed size: 18.5" width x 16" height.
Jaime GERMS Zacarias is in the permanent collection of The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture
New GERMS art: "Corrupto Currency"

Another anti crypto currency piece from Germs.
Acrylic on wood panel with vintage frame.
Framed size: 18.5" width x 16" height.
Jaime GERMS Zacarias is in the permanent collection of The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture
September 7, 2025

Acrylic on canvas, 30" width x 40" height.

Jaime GERMS Zacarias is in the permanent collection of
The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, Riverside CA.
New GERMS painting: "Germedusa"

Acrylic on canvas, 30" width x 40" height.

Jaime GERMS Zacarias is in the permanent collection of
The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, Riverside CA.
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