Is DharmaDaDa Neil Gordon's Borscht Belt Proposal D-Kosher? (Lehigh Acres, Florida, USA)

[De Villo Sloan]

Mail-art by IUOMA member DharmaDaDa Neil Gordon (Lehigh Acres, Florida, USA)

December 13, 2014 - Neil Gordon is a longtime mail-art friend. Like Grigori Antonin, Neil fell under the influence of the teachings of Erni Baer (Hamburg, Germany) and is thus known in the network as DharmaDaDa Neil Gordon.

Neil also served as an exemplary DKult Chaplain and still holds that title, at least in an honorary capacity in deep appreciation for all his contributions. The rapid growth of DKult chapters has resulted in a de-centralization of the leadership structure, so Neil’s vigilant service is not required in the same way it was during the time of dramatic D-Konversions. His service will never be forgotten.

I very much enjoyed Neil Gordon’s post-punk, anti-art style mail-art when he was residing in Connecticut. His move to Florida seems to have caused a lag in correspondence, which is understandable and hopefully temporary. 

I was thrilled to receive this missive from him. Thus, DharmaDaDA Neil has gone from being a member of DKult-Connecticut (DKULTCON) to a new position in DKult-Florida (DKULTFLA). I hope he can connect with KDJ because she is DKULTFLA president.

I am not surprised that the first communication from Neil Gordon in some time would involve DKult. He is proposing, apparently, moving headquarters from Elgin, Illinois, USA to Loch Sheldrake, New York, USA. Loch Sheldrake is a resort town in New York’s Catskill Mountains, part of the famous region once known as the Borscht Belt. Should we rename the mountains the D-Katskills?

The Mink Ranch is actually in a region removed from the Catskills. I believe the Borscht Belt idea is brilliant and has considerable poetic justice as well. I fear, however, that the objections will come from Elgin and DK herself.

Removing DKult headquarters to the Borscht Belt would make New York (DKULTNY) the center of global DKULTism. DKULTNY is one of the world’s largest chapters and relations with DK, KDJ and other “higher ups” tend to be stormy. For instance, DKULTNY recently issued a petition asking DK to cease and desist destruction of priceless historic Trashpo works in the name of “collaboration.”

Additionally, other chapters might feel slighted. If headquarters are to me moved, why would locations in – say – Britain or Latvia be overlooked? I cannot imagine DK or KDJ approving the move of headquarters to New York, but I will pass this proposal along through proper channels. Who knows? Neil also included other interesting items:

Rauschenberg was always up to something, wasn’t he? A Ray Johnson Favorite.

Very vintage, interesting and amusing! Where did Neil Gordon find this cartoon?

Just FAB to receive mail from good friend DharmaDaDa Neil Gordon! Let’s keep in touch.

[Neil Gordon]

There are no Knishes in South West FL.t!!!!:{ ...lots of Alligator nugget's though &, southern fried frog legs, and UFO sightings here in Lehigh Acres,..

[Neil Gordon]

I was wondering why i wasn't receiving communiques from you and other DKULT operatives here at DKULTFLA, the" follow " the email tags after i turned on the computer in FL.!!!! OY!!! I am still available 24/6 as Dkult Chaplin for all your spiritual/artistic needs.. remember; punks not dead and Burroughs called me from the Chelsea... sorry, i need more slack.. Is kdj still transmitting????

[De Villo Sloan]

Diane Keys will NEVER happen!!! There is an intricate system set up in the event of a cou. I can't say much about it, but the mansion holds all the DKult secrets and can never be uprooted!! I LOVE and adore Dew Drop. He is still serving as our chaplain, but he is obviously under KDJ's influence. She has been known to send some nefarious voodoo items and alligator feet around.

December 14 at 9:35pm · Unlike · 1

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  De Villo Sloan Neil was a tremendous chaplain. He needs the new organizational chart.

  December 15 at 5:28am · Like · 1
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  Diane Keys We lost a guidling light when Dew Drop moved to FL

  December 15 at 8:04am · Like
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  De Villo Sloan DharmaDaDa droid. Unit requires re-programming.

  December 15 at 7:18pm · Like