Author Archives: Blowhard, Esq.

About Blowhard, Esq.

Amateur, dilettante, wannabe.

Architecture Du Jour

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Click on the image to enlarge. Cobb Hall at the University of Chicago Related Don’t miss Fenster’s analysis of Rutgers University here.

Posted in Architecture, Education | Tagged gothic revival, traditionalism, University of Chicago | 2 Comments

Men Really Have Strange Emotions

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Men really have strange emotions and behave in the most bizarre ways. Sometimes a man will leave a very pretty woman to marry an ugly one. Surely a gentleman who frequents the Palace should choose as his love … Continue reading →

Posted in Sex, Women men and fashion | Tagged handwriting, Japan, medieval literature | 1 Comment

The Camera Loves…

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Click on the image to enlarge. …Sherilyn Fenn. Photograph by George Hurrell.

Posted in Movies, Performers, Photography | Tagged George Hurrell, Sherilyn Fenn | 9 Comments

Art Du Jour

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Click on the image to enlarge. “Castle of Sin / Arthur Rex” (1978) by Frank Frazetta

Posted in Art, Commercial art | Tagged Frank Frazetta | 3 Comments

UR: Now Wikipedia Approved

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Click on the image to enlarge. At least until one of the editors changes things. Here’s the review being referenced.

Posted in Movies | Tagged blog news | 2 Comments

My Year in Books

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Everyone else is doing end-of-the-year recaps, so I thought I’d join the chorus of noise and share mine. I included all of the Teaching Company stuff I listened to even though they’re not technically books because hey, … Continue reading →