July 24, 2012
by Geoff Shannon
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Goddamn, I am fucked up. But there’s a good beat drumming from inside of me and I need to let loose for these people. This shit! It was my song, back when my brain worked. Cameo, En Vogue, Cool … Continue reading
July 24, 2012
by Geoff Shannon
Comments Off on English Haiku: Corpse Pose
Deep shavasana, broken by Foxtrot searchlights. Summer yoga in Baltimore. -G. Hunter
July 23, 2012
by Geoff Shannon
Comments Off on Gallery: Domino’s New Orleans, Banksy, Artscape
Via Cajun Boy
July 5, 2012
by Geoff Shannon
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Sundays are apparently quiet affairs at the Food Market. In the evenings, the new Hampden restaurant’s amenities include valet parking, late night tapas, craft beer, and, on weekend nights, a 45 minute waiting list. Walking by the glass windows … Continue reading
June 23, 2012
by Geoff Shannon
Comments Off on Quirkiness and the Corner Zombies
A zoological exhibit. Or its equivalent. That’s how the man carrying ice blocks wrapped in plastic describes this mosaic. He spits. The saliva curdles on asphalt. Those who smell of money only gaze upon a gorilla in a ballcap, … Continue reading
April 26, 2012
by Geoff Shannon
Comments Off on Scenes In A Baltimore Music Exhibition: Big Freedia at The Golden West
I didn’t know white people could dance like this. This is not a pejorative. I was genuinely proud of our collective efforts.
December 26, 2011
by Geoff Shannon
Comments Off on 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
July 20, 2011
by Geoff Shannon
Comments Off on 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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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 18, 2011
by Geoff Shannon
Comments Off on Man-Acting: The Path of the Righteous
“There’s a passage I got memorized. Ezekiel 25:17. “The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity … Continue reading