Author Archives: Blowhard, Esq.

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About Blowhard, Esq.

Amateur, dilettante, wannabe.

Affirmation Du Jour

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

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Somewhere on the Road to Vegas

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The old Cincinnati library. It was demolished in 1955. BuzzFeed has more photos here.

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Jazz Clubs on 52nd Street in New York City, 1948

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

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

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L.A.’s Chinatown

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Went downtown for a Dodger game, but I got there early so I spent a couple hours wandering around Chinatown, which is at the base of Chavez Ravine. Although this area dates from 1938, it’s technically L.A.’s … Continue reading →

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

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

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Happy Veterans Day

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Click on the image to enlarge. Robert E. Lee at his home in Richmond, VA less than a week after surrendering.

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Click on the image to enlarge. Stockholm, Sweden (H/T Callowman)

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Quote Du Jour

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: “One half of the world cannot understand the pleasures of the other.” — Jane Austen, Emma

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Art Du Jour

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: A railway ad by Alphonse Mucha, 1897

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