Monthly Archives: September 2014

Art Du Jour

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: A painting by Ernest “Darcy” Chiriaka, title and year unknown. More here, here, and here. Click on the image to enlarge.

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Architecture Du Jour: The New Mexico Adobe House

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The history of adobe building in New Mexico has its roots in a period (AD 700-1500) when the Anasazi peoples, who had previously been living in semi underground pit houses, began building single-story houses on the ground, using … Continue reading →

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Seduction in 60 Seconds

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Frank (John Garfield), an affable drifter, ambles into a lunchroom on the outskirts of Los Angeles. Surrounded by fragrant orange groves, the place is quiet and isolated. There’s a “Man Wanted” sign outside, so he approaches the owner, … Continue reading →

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“It Ain’t Necessarily So”, Five Ways

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: It ain’t necessarily so It ain’t necessarily so The things that you’re liable To read in the Bible, It ain’t necessarily so. Li’l David was small, but oh my! Li’l David was small, but oh my! He … Continue reading →

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Art Du Jour

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: “Dawn Attack” by Frank Frazetta. Click on the image to enlarge.

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Architecture Du Jour: The Caribbean Chattel House

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The chattel houses of Barbados and other parts of the British West Indies date back to the nineteenth century, and are possibly the world’s first mobile homes. The word “chattel” means “moveable property” and derives from “cattle” — … Continue reading →

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Fun with Young Frankenstein

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Must have been a labor of love to put together:

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Docs About Movies 3: “Pablo”

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Episode three in my current series of writeups of documentaries-about-movies that I’ve enjoyed recently. Episode one concerned “Free Radicals“; episode two was about “Big Joy.” Today:

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Linkage

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I can’t say I’m a fan of Rachel Ray, but this is probably the dumbest thing I’ve read in the past year. He writes, “LISTEN WHITEY. YOU DON’T JUST GO AROUND BRINGING HOME PARTS OF OTHER PPL’S CULTURES … Continue reading →

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Architecture Du Jour: The Fujian Tulou

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The mountainous areas of western Fujian province in southwest China are home to a unique form of rammed-earth building known as tulou — large defensive structures designed to contain and protect one family clan… …These enclosed fort like … Continue reading →

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