Author Archives: almosthipguy

Fundraiser aims to give Chubby from ‘Our Gang’ a headstone

Posted on May 16, 2012 by almosthipguy

Baltimore child star Norman Chaney has lain in unmarked grave for decades By Jill Rosen (The Baltimore Sun, 5/10/2012) Only people who know where to look would be able to pay respects to Norman Chaney, who is buried in an … Continue reading →

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Adolf Kowalski’s “Maryland Musician” Column

Posted on May 14, 2012 by almosthipguy

By Tom Warner (Accelerated Decrepitude, 5/10/2012) “Back in the ’80s, I used to love reading Adolf Kowalski’s column in Maryland Musician. I used to clip ’em and save ’em each month, but can’t seem to find any these days. I … Continue reading →

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Tom Warner Reminisces About His Towerlight Daze

Posted on May 3, 2012 by almosthipguy

“S’More of My Back Pages Or: One Man’s Clippings Are Another Man’s Kindling” By Tom Warner (Accelerated Decrepitude, 4/25/2012) “I opened the Pandora’s Box that is the bottom drawer of my bedroom dresser and – buried beneath the whip, handcuffs … Continue reading →

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Jen & Dave: Mom and Pop Porn Pioneers

Posted on April 7, 2012 by almosthipguy

It hardly looks like a porn palace, but Jen and Dave have been making and distributing amateur internet porn here for the last 17 years. In fact, through trial, error, and exhibitionism, they helped invent online pornography. Continue reading →

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