Author Archives: almosthipguy

BSO oboist Michael Lisicky’s books recall department stores of the past

Posted on November 18, 2013 by almosthipguy

I love Mike Lisicky. As a librarian at Enoch Pratt’s Central Library, I’m used to seeing the match-fit BSO oboist and department store history buff make frequent stops in our Maryland and Periodicals departments – often fresh from a run … Continue reading →

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Pictures at an Ecks-ibition

Posted on November 14, 2013 by almosthipguy

By Tom Warner (Baltimore Or Less) Johnny Eck – the legendary hometown “Half Man” sideshow performer, Hollywood actor (Tod Browning’s 1932 “Freaks“) and latter-day screen painter – will soon be the subject of an upcoming exhibition at the Maryland Institute … Continue reading →

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Beware the Snallygaster!

Posted on October 25, 2013 by almosthipguy

[As Halloween fast approaches, Frederick N. Rasmussen has written an excellent capsule history of this mythical local monster that appears in today’s Baltimore Sun: “Spinning the tale of the Snallygaster.” Check it out – and cautiously look to the skies … Continue reading →

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R.I.P., Edith Massey (May 28, 1918 – October 24, 1984)

Posted on October 24, 2013 by almosthipguy

The Eggs-traordinary Egg Lady, Edie Massey Remembered By Tom Warner and Scott Huffines (Baltimore Or Less) Edith Massey, the popular John Waters “Dreamlander” actress (Multiple Maniacs, Pink Flamingos, Female Trouble, Desperate Living, Polyester), punk singer (Edie and the Eggs), boutique … Continue reading →

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