Author Archives: Blowhard, Esq.

About Blowhard, Esq.

Amateur, dilettante, wannabe.

Quote Du Jour: Selling Out The Provincials

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Because the military position of the imperial government in the fifth century was weak, and because the Germanic invaders could be appeased, the Romans on occasion made treaties with particular groups, formally granting them territory on which to … Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged Ancient Rome, barbarian invasions, late antiquity, selling out the provincials | 1 Comment

Amor Para Siempre

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

Posted in Art | Tagged Dia de los Muertos | Leave a comment

Happy Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Click on the image to enlarge.

Posted in Performers, Sex | Tagged Dusty Anderson, Halloween, Pin-Ups | 1 Comment

Architects and the “Vision” Thing

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Via Wired, architects Vishaan Chakrabarti and Gregg Pasquarelli discuss how they would improve New York City: I agree with a couple of their suggestions: more crosstown connections (particularly a crosstown subway) would be nice and fewer cars would be appreciated … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture | Tagged experts, Gregg Pasquarelli, modernism, Nathan Myhrvold, New York City, spontaneous order, traditionalism, urbanism, Vishaan Chakrabarti | 1 Comment

Jiggle Du Jour

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Related Back here Fabrizio shared an ode to the jiggle.

Posted in Sex, The Good Life | Tagged the jiggle | 10 Comments

Yes, But Will It Make Me Inspect My Vomit For the Meaning of Life?

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: From the introduction to an interview with a Brooklyn playwright: This is what sets her apart from the great percentage of the theater’s current pack of trust-fund scribes and fake-hot-button playwrights — Callaghan speaks straight to the core … Continue reading →

Posted in Art | Tagged Brooklyn, New York, Sheila Callaghan | 2 Comments

Art Du Jour

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: “The Judgment of Paris” by Marcantonio Raimondi, designed by Raphael, ca. 1510-1520, followed by “Luncheon on the Grass” by Édouard Manet, 18-62-1863. Click on the images to enlarge.

Posted in Art | Tagged engraving, French art, Italian art, painting | Leave a comment

Retro Model Du Jour

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Related This good Gil Elvgren book by Taschen can be had for under $15.

Posted in Sex, Women men and fashion | Tagged Pin-Ups, retro pleasures | Leave a comment

Ideal Secretary Du Jour

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

Posted in Sex, Women men and fashion | 3 Comments

Mostly Naked Lady of the Week: Tessa Fowler

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Playboy’s announcement earlier this week to cease publishing nudes, like all great Aristotelian tragedies, was both surprising and inevitable. Given that we’ve had freely available Internet porn catering to all proclivities for about two decades, it’s surprising the … Continue reading →