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Rest in Peace, GMG2 Mattingly

VUMMF Memorial My brother and family recently visited Coronado, California and paid respects to one of Essex’s own who served in Vietnam – GMG2 (Gunner’s Mate Second Class) Harry Mattingly. Rest in peace, GMG2 Mattingly.

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Maryland Crabbing: Good Luck Chickin’ Head

Found this while going through my mom’s notes: Email from George: “Every year when crabbin’ season starts, I buy a 40lb. box of skinless chicken necks up at Richardsons’ to use for bait. Well, for some unknown reason there occasionally, out … Continue reading

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Baltimore Late 80’s Industrial: Black Pete – Mississippi Queen

(Fantod Under Glass, 12/23/2008) “In the late 80s industrial dance music was all the rage in alternative circles; labels such as Wax Trax in Chicago, Play It Again Sam in Belgium, and Nettwerk in Canada were putting out tons of … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Art Donovan: Football’s Fat Man

Football’s Fat Man A Gridiron Survivor Remembers the Glory Days of Tough Guys and Grudges By Art Donovan (People Magazine, 11/9/1987) “…The only thing I worried about was my weight. Coach Ewbank wanted me to play at 270, and it was … Continue reading

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