Author Archives: Blowhard, Esq.

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About Blowhard, Esq.

Amateur, dilettante, wannabe.

Your Weekend Listening

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Robert Stark of The Stark Truth interviews Ray Sawhill (aka Michael Blowhard aka Paleo Retiree) about New York in the 70s and 80s, architecture, aesthetics, his time as a Newsweek arts reporter, and more in an entertaining one-hour chat. … Continue reading →

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L.A. Girls, Seven Ways

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Yes, I realize that half of these titles refer to “California,” but let’s not be pedantic about it — the songwriters are clearly referring to L.A., not San Francisco or Bakersfield.

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Architecture Du Jour: Annie Pfeiffer Chapel at Florida Southern College

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: This blurb reminded me that I’ve been meaning to post a few photos of my brief visit to Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Child of the Sun” buildings at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida. The city boasts that FSC is … Continue reading →

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Scalia’s Sore Winners

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I spent a good part of the weekend marveling at the lefty reaction to Antonin Scalia‘s unexpected death. Did your Facebook feed shamelessly explode with unrestrained celebration too? There are few things more grotesque than watching a bunch … Continue reading →

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Juxtaposin’: Two Waltzes

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

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“The Godfather is Boring”

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: When I was a kid, lo these many years ago, “The Godfather” was the go-to guy movie. One of the cable stations (I think it was A&E?) played “The Godfather Saga” regularly. My friend’s father seemed to have it constantly … Continue reading →

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Naked Lady of the Week: Lindsey Vuolo

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: As the nakedless Playboy redesign is revealed this week, I thought I’d celebrate one of my favorite playmates from the past couple of decades: Miss November 2001 Lindsey Vuolo. After gaining playmate status, Miss Vuolo spent a few … Continue reading →

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Quote Du Jour: Silly Love Songs

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: During the nineteen seventies, when I was writing rock criticism and pop songs, and playing music, I used to wonder why there were so many love songs. More specifically, I wondered why ninety percent of the pop songs … Continue reading →

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Music for a Blizzard

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: As this delicate, SoCal-born-and-raised boy endures his first East Coast blizzard, I’ve been forced to retreat to my Happy Place. “Getz/Gilberto,” which lives up to its reputation — the album is sly, seductive, and transporting — can … Continue reading →

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Art and Architecture Du Jour: The Broad Museum, Los Angeles

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Billionaire real estate developer and arts philanthropist Eli Broad has opened a new museum in downtown Los Angeles for his contemporary art collection. I got a chance to check it out on my Xmas vacation.

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