Author Archives: Blowhard, Esq.

About Blowhard, Esq.

Amateur, dilettante, wannabe.

Architecture Du Jour

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Somewhere on Broadway in Manhattan. Click on the image to enlarge.

Posted in Architecture | Tagged New York City, traditionalism | 6 Comments

Today’s Lunchtime Reading: The Rise and Fall Playboy Magazine

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Author D.R. Haney traces the history of Playboy magazine, provides a character sketch of founder Hugh Hefner, and charts the fortunes of a number of Playmates in this 9,000-word essay. A fascinating bit of cultural history. At the same … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, Sex | Tagged Bob Fosse, Dorothy Stratten, Hugh Hefner, Marilyn Monroe, Playboy | 1 Comment

Naked Lady of the Week: Remy LaCroix

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: It’s Independence Day folks, so no nubile or buxom Eastern European starlets today, we’re celebrating the ol’ US of A. You know how Bardot, Deneuve, and Casta have been the models for Marianne over the years? Why the … Continue reading →

Posted in Performers, Sex | Tagged big ass, hula hooping, Porn, Remy LaCroix | 3 Comments

Elvgren Du Jour

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Happy Fourth of July, everyone. Click on the image to enlarge.

Posted in Art | Tagged Gil Elvgren, independence day | 1 Comment

Linkage

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Megan McArdle counters the lefty Hobby Lobby hysteria. Julian Sanchez reads the decision and discovers a paragraph that takes the wind out of the “war on women” narrative. Reason magazine notes the only three politicians on record in … Continue reading →

Posted in Linkathons | Tagged Barstow, BDSM, California, college speech codes, disgusting 7-11 food, FIRE, gratuitous redheads, Hobby Lobby, James M. Cain, Julian Sanchez, Los Angeles, Megan McArdle, racist paint, war on women | 15 Comments

Art Du Jour

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Saint Michael, Northern Spain, ca. 1460-1490. Original here. Click on the image to enlarge.

Posted in Art | Tagged Antichrist, medieval art, Saint Michael, Spain | 2 Comments

NYC Notes, Part 2: Eating and Drinking

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: In part 1 of my NYC series I ventured some thoughts and impressions on the city in general, but now let’s talk about something important. Herewith I offer a rundown of some of the more notable meals and … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and health, Photography, The Good Life, Travel | Tagged bacon, bars, cocktails, German food, Indian food, Italian food, Jewish delis, locavore food, New York City, pizza, ramen, street food | 15 Comments

“The Grand Budapest Hotel” (2014)

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Wes Anderson’s stab at a screwball comedy, watching THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL felt like staring at a wall of hyperactive Swiss clocks. The production design, cinematography, and costumes are simultaneously enchanting and oppressive. The movie it most … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Ernst Lubitsch, Howard Hawks, Jean Renoir, Josef von Sternberg, ralph fiennes, Raoul Walsh, Wes Anderson | 12 Comments

Naked Lady of the Week: Angela White

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Curvy Aussie cutie Angela White got her start modeling for big boob site Score but I first noticed her on Abby Winters. Although we haven’t mentioned it much around here, UR readers are familiar with the Australian amateur … Continue reading →

Posted in Sex | Tagged Angela White, Australia, Porn | 4 Comments

NYC Notes, June 2014

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I recently returned from a 10-day vacation to New York City. Here are some pics and observations from my trip. WARNING: I’ve lived in (suburban) Los Angeles my entire life and spent all of 18-20 days total in … Continue reading →