Tying it all together: Frank Zappa Day and Movember in Baltimore

As it was widely reported this past Sunday, a big ol’ statue of Frank Zappa’s head – Baltimore’s own prolific avant garde rock/jazz/classical/everything else musician and defender of free speech – was dedicated in Highlandtown in front of a crowd of billions. While the idea as to where it should have gone was expressed a […]

Movember 2009 BEGINS!!!!!!!

MOVEMBER! The full-month charity extravaganza known as Movember has begun. Throughout the month, men all over the world will grow mustaches (and the occasional beard) in an effort to raise awareness for men’s health issues with a primary focus on Testicular and Prostate Cancer. The international organizers of Movember have teamed up with the Lance […]

Movember ENDS!

No more mustache rides for anyone, because Movember has ended with a bang. All told I raised $585.00!!! As of this minute, I’m in 332nd place in the U.S. for raising money. Not too shabby. Thanks a million to everyone who donated, your prizes will be arriving shortly! 12/02/08 EDIT: MAKE THAT $635.00!! 299th PLACE!!! […]

Movember BEGINS!

Unfortunately I’m a few days late for the beginning of Movember, the initiative to get males to grow mustaches throughout the month of November and raise awareness/get donations for the Prostate Cancer Foundation (R.I.P. DJS M.D. 1938-2001 <3). I’m participating this year and have shaved my face cleanly, as you can see. At any rate, […]