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Todd Stachowski’s fan letter to BIG NURSE

Posted on August 9, 2013 by almosthipguy

Big Nurse was a zine I used to pick up at Atomic Books back in the early ’90s. It was published by Jean and Sue, two  ultra-cool Asian girls living in my ultra-uncool suburban ‘hood of Towson. Their zine was inspired … Continue reading →

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Remembering Memorial Day in Baltimore with crabs & beer

Posted on May 27, 2013 by almosthipguy

Today marks the 145th anniversary of Memorial Day, a day to honor those men and women, both nationally and right here in our own background, who gave their lives in the service of their country. As a port city and … Continue reading →

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Marble Bar Redux returns to SoWeBo 2013

Posted on May 22, 2013 by almosthipguy

I’m really looking forward to this year’s Memorial Weekend highlight, the 30th annual SoWeBohemian Arts & Music Festival (aka the SoWeBo Arts & Music Festival or, simply, The SoWeBo Fest) on Sunday May 26. Mainly because not only will the … Continue reading →

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Remembering Atomic TV’s answer to the Preakness

Posted on May 18, 2013 by almosthipguy

The Atomic TV Classic Pimlico Race Course June 16, 2001 Anticipation of today’s 138th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course made us think back to the biggest thoroughbred race in the history of Baltimore public access television. … Continue reading →

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