Monthly Archives: July 2017

Architecture and Color

Paleo Retiree writes:

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We Will Make a Little America of This Island!

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Cyrus Harding and his companions remained an hour at the top of the mountain. The island was displayed under their eyes, like a plan in relief with different tints, green for the forests, yellow for the … Continue reading

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Naked Lady of the Week: Emily Shaw

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: There’s something special about the long, slim woman with large breasts. She seems to have been designed by a sculptor, or at least an architect, with maximum drama in mind. Emily Shaw, sometimes known as Emily … Continue reading

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“Border Incident” (1949)

Blowhard, Esq. writes: A notable movie if only for the attitudes and assumptions it embodies. Released in the late 40s, it’s a social problem film about illegal immigration shot like a Mexican noir by cinematographer John Alton. Director Anthony Mann, who … Continue reading

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Architecture and Color

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Naked Lady of the Week: LeRoy Neiman’s Femlin

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I got to thinking about the Femlin after reading this excellent post at Bandsiusetalike.com about the virtues of ’70s-era Playboy and the culture that created it. The Femlin was the creation of LeRoy Neiman; presumably the … Continue reading

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Architecture and Color

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As Far as That Will Carry Us

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: SUMMER as it was, the east wind set poor Hepzibah’s few remaining teeth chattering in her head, as she and Clifford faced it, on their way up Pyncheon Street, and towards the centre of the town. … Continue reading

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Naked Lady of the Week: Patti McGuire

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Are people still named Patti? I can think of a few ’70s-era Pattis, but I don’t encounter the name a whole lot these days. I suppose it’s short for Patricia. I don’t encounter many Patricias either. … Continue reading

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Sucker Punched

Fenster writes: I wrote here about the many relatively reputable news outlets that got suckered by a bogus story about a public masturbation booth in midtown Manhattan.  It seems like some stories are just too juicy to pass up.  Why … Continue reading

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