Tchoupitoulas (2011)
April 25, 2012
by Geoff Shannon
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Author Archives: Geoff Shannon
March 17, 2012
by Geoff Shannon
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Mardi Gras 2012: In 50 Parts
Mardi Gras 2012: In 50 Parts “New Orleans manufactures moments. It’s a tourist economy with something organic underneath, the best we can be as Americans: It’s a triumph of the melting pot, right down to the rhythms of the street! … Continue reading
December 26, 2011
by Geoff Shannon
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Graceland And Charm City
“So what kind of music do you like?” “I don’t know.” “You don’t know? How could you not know what kind of music you like?” “Elvis. I like Elvis.” “Elvis. Elvis Presley? The King?” “Yes, Munch.” “The King? (Performing a … Continue reading
October 13, 2011
by Geoff Shannon
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G. Hunter’s Intimate Guide to New Orleans
You are staying in the French Quarter? You will want to walk down Bourbon Street on your first evening in town, starting from Canal and heading to the start of the gay bars, just past Tropical Isle. Walk slowly, drink … Continue reading
September 14, 2011
by Geoff Shannon
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Manly Deeds: Al Remp of Thompson Cigars
Al Remp appears to be a gruff SonofaBitch, in the SNL “Bill Brasky” tradition. Still, he’s a celebrated stogie expert, with a trained ability to know how to smoke them, store them, prep them, buy them and present them. Here, … Continue reading
September 13, 2011
by Geoff Shannon
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Natty Boh Cap Game: No. 230
In honor of Baltimore City Election Day, we bring back the Natty Boh Cap game. Honestly, anyone figures this out you get something I’ve stolen for your living room. Get ya vote on, then solve the Nattyy Boh Cap puzzle.
September 11, 2011
by Geoff Shannon
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Man-Acting: G. Hunter’s Summer Film Festival
I did not pick the movies in G. Hunter’s Summer Film Festival for any particular style or theme. They were just on a mental list of films I’ve wanted to watch. One by one, over the course of the last … Continue reading
July 20, 2011
by Geoff Shannon
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John Waters: Role Model
“I hate to think about it – what will happen when Johnny Mathis and I die? Who will guard my humble tawdry belongings? – John Waters, “Role Models” I, too, wonder how Baltimore will react when one of its favorite … Continue reading
March 4, 2011
by Geoff Shannon
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Poem: Untitled
i had no idea i’m still really sorry about the beach i HAVE to stop drunk dialing people i don’t ever want to travel with Kevin’s friends again tho they are all hot messes i guess like me -Anonymous
January 27, 2011
by Geoff Shannon
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Manly Deeds: Richard Paterson, The Master Blender
One in an occasional series about doing sophisticated man-shit related to guns, whiskey, cigars, barbershop shaves, guitars and what have you. Whyte & Mackay Master Blender Richard Paterson is devoted to blended whiskey, which, in the single malt circles, is … Continue reading