Author Archives: Blowhard, Esq.

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About Blowhard, Esq.

Amateur, dilettante, wannabe.

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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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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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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Vintage Paperback Du Jour

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Published in 1966. From the back cover: “Where did he go? OUT. What did he do? EVERYTHING. He started with an ex-girl friend and then kept right on going. He didn’t care where — discotheques, cocktail parties, un-husbanded … Continue reading →

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Art Du Jour

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: While watching KISS ME DEADLY a few months back, I realized that the 1954 Chevy Corvette C1 is my dream car.

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Art Du Jour

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: “Women Who Prowl For Men” by Robert E. Schulz, year unknown. Click on the image to enlarge.

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Architecture Du Jour: The Wooden Churches of Eastern and Central Europe

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The wood churches of Eastern and Central Europe are found across a vast region encompassing northern Russia and Finland, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Romania, Hungary, and the Balkans…Three distinctive forms of wood church, found in the Ukraine and adjacent areas … Continue reading →

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