Monthly Archives: January 2016

Architecture and Color

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes:

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Fenster writes: I don’t object to Bastiat being named as a patron saint of UR philosophy, such as it is. It’s a big tent–not unlimited in size for sure, but capacious enough. Blowhard Esq. previously nominated Montaigne, and that fits … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Personal reflections, Philosophy and Religion | Tagged Benjamin Frankin, Montaigne | 1 Comment

Inside Graduate Admissions

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Fenster

Fenster writes: A new book takes a look at the admissions process in graduate schools. It’s Inside Graduate Admissions by Julie Posselt. And here’s an article about the book from Inside Higher Education. And further commentary from the insightful Megan … Continue reading →

Posted in Education | Tagged higher education, Inside Graduate Admissions, Julie Posselt, Megan McArdle | 4 Comments

Peoples is the Cwaziest Monkeys

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Lew Lehr said that monkeys is the cwaziest peoples. I don’t know monkeys so I don’t know if that is true. I have been around a lot of humans, though, and I believe that you could fairly put … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Philosophy and Religion, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

The Genius of Neon Park

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: Somewhere Over the Rainbow: The Art of Neon Park, Last Gasp 2001 Because of his famous record covers for Zappa and Little Feat, among others, I have been aware of Neon Park since childhood, but until I stumbled … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books Publishing and Writing, Music | Tagged Martin Muller, Neon Park | 1 Comment

And Myself Last of All

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: The old man stretching his hands out called pitifully to him: ‘Hektor, beloved child, do not wait the attack of this man alone, away from the others. You might encounter your destiny beaten down by Peleion, … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing | Tagged ancient Greece, Homer, Richmond Lattimore, The Iliad, Trojan War, war | 2 Comments

Naked Lady of the Week: Jessi June

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Southern gal Jessi June is solidly built and charmingly indelicate looking. She’s been featured in most of the big American nudey outlets; she’s even been a Penthouse Pet. I wonder, does the title of Penthouse Pet … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Sex, The Good Life | Tagged Jessi June, naked lady of the week, nude photography | 1 Comment

Architecture Du Jour: Celebration, Florida

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: During my Christmas vacation in central Florida I made an impromptu stop in Celebration, Florida, the Disney-designed town located outside Orlando near Disney World. Having never seen a New Urbanist-inspired town like this in person, I was eager … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture | Tagged Celebration, Disney, Florida, neo-traditional, New Urbanism | 3 Comments

Don’t Go To College, Create Your Own For $4,000

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: One of the most fascinating spectacles of 2015 was the hilarious and horrifying student protests across American universities. The Red Guard hysteria spread from one campus to another with a voraciousness that would make the Bubonic plague jealous: Mizzou, … Continue reading →