Author Archives: almosthipguy

Code of Thug Life

Posted on March 16, 2013 by almosthipguy

“I didn’t create T.H.U.G. L.I.F.E, I diagnosed it.” – Tupac Shakur My co-worker Jon Swift found this document in a book returned to the Enoch Pratt Central Library over the weekend. It details the “do’s and don’ts for being a … Continue reading →

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Baltimore’s 1960s “Sunshine Pop” band The Peppermint Rainbow

Posted on March 11, 2013 by almosthipguy

By Tom Warner (Accelerated Decrepitude, 10/15/2012) Thanks to Johnny Dollar for reminding us of Baltimore’s forgotten 1960s “sunshine pop” band The Peppermint Rainbow (1967-1970). JD scored the group’s lone LP Will You Be Staying After Sunday at a Joppa Road … Continue reading →

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Mass Hysteria: Baltimore Basilica Jumps on Ravens Superbowl Bandwagon

Posted on February 14, 2013 by almosthipguy

Keepin the faith, baby! Baltimore Basilica, Cathedral St. Photo by By Tom Warner, Accelerated Decrepitude.

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Esther Martin (1923 – Jan. 19, 2003)

Posted on January 19, 2013 by almosthipguy

By Brennen Jensen (Baltimore City Paper, 1/29/2003) Esther Martin, owner and founder of the Club Charles bar on the 1700 block of North Charles Street, died Jan. 19 following surgery to correct the debilitating effects of diabetes. The 80-year-old Oklahoma … Continue reading →

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