January 18, 2010
by Geoff Shannon
Comments Off on MLK Jr. Day – An Interview with James Baldwin
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I’m posting a three-part interview series with author, intellectual and Civil Rights leader, James Baldwin. Here, in an interview with Kenneth Clark, Baldwin gives his perspective on MLK, Malcolm X and the … Continue reading
January 18, 2010
by Geoff Shannon
Comments Off on Man-Acting: Tim Olyphant – The Great American Hope
I’ve mentioned this point before in our Man-Acting series, but, following the pace of best theatrical writing quality, the top Man-Acting is finding its home on cable television.Think “The Shield”‘s Vic Mackey, “Sons of Anarchy”‘s Jax Teller, “The Sopranos” Tony … Continue reading
January 18, 2010
by Geoff Shannon
Comments Off on Mississippi River: The Beginning and End
Fun juxtaposition, especially with the Minnesota Vikings taking on my beloved New Orleans Saints next Sunday. Always been fascinated about the Mississippi River, it’s place in American history and its connection to the center of the country. Was in St. … Continue reading
January 3, 2010
by Geoff Shannon
Comments Off on InPraiseOf Gallery: Daniel Krall
Daniel Krall is strong pop illustrator based out of Baltimore. I came across his work at Common Grounds, the coffee shop on Hampden’s 36th St. Since then I’ve noticed his work published multiple times in Baltimore City Paper as well … Continue reading
December 20, 2009
by Geoff Shannon
Comments Off on Man-Acting: The Alec Baldwin Conundrum
Kudos to James Schaffer for bringing up Alec Baldwin as a candidate for our Man-Actor series Man-Acting 102: The Alec Baldwin Conundrum Baldwin was at one time was one of the dominant forces in Hollywood, starring in blockbuster movies like … Continue reading
December 14, 2009
by Geoff Shannon
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Each week InPraiseOf will highlight a local/regional/national artist whose work provides inspiration for this blog. Many of you know James Schaffer as the Art/Creative Director for Inside Lacrosse magazine. I’m lucky enough to call James my friend. Aside from all … Continue reading
December 13, 2009
by Geoff Shannon
Comments Off on Sad Face Tiger/Happy Face Tiger
Since Bill Simmons already wrote about my theory that Tiger Wood’s current situation parallels the entire three-season story arch of ‘Mad Men’, I just have this one critique of this entire situation. When ESPN/CNN/FOXNews/MSNBC/any other acronym media organization do the … Continue reading
December 12, 2009
by Geoff Shannon
Comments Off on Tulane Traditions: R.I.P. Granny Cart Lady
Downer news from New Orleans this week. Ms. Martha Jane Crump Hardy, known by thousands of Tulane grads affectionately as Granny Cart Lady, passed away this week at the crazy old age of 91. The long established Granny Cart Lady … Continue reading
December 11, 2009
by Geoff Shannon
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So, I’ve been cleaning out my desk as part of Inside Lacrosse’s move to our new palatial estate in the Power Plant Pier IV building. During the dumping, in my desk I found a mysterious brown folder. Said folder held … Continue reading
December 10, 2009
by Geoff Shannon
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As always, first to comment on the blog post will have their name immortalized on this post and in InPraiseOf’s soon to be published Mr. Boh Cap Game Hall of Fame (we’re wrapping up the first five games so HOF’mers … Continue reading