Author Archives: Blowhard, Esq.

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About Blowhard, Esq.

Amateur, dilettante, wannabe.

Architecture Du Jour

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Some shots I took of the Fullerton Police Department in Fullerton, CA. Designed by G. Stanley Wilson, it was built by the Works Project Administration and originally dedicated as the town’s city hall in 1942. Related Wilson … Continue reading →

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Neon Du Jour

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The beautiful sign of the El Rey Theater in Los Angeles, CA. Related Go here for my photo essay of the Neon Museum in Las Vegas.

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Art Du Jour

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The cover of Flash for Freedom! by Frank Frazetta. Related I wrote about the first Flashman novel here.

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Here are a few pics I took of the Old Rotunda of the L.A. Central Library in downtown Los Angeles. Click on the images to enlarge. Related An essay about the 80 year-old murals.

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Quote Du Jour

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

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Art Du Jour

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Click on the image to enlarge. “The Battle of the Milvian Bridge” by Giulio Romano. A key moment in Constantine’s conversion to Christianity, it can be said to mark the beginning of the end of the ancient … Continue reading →

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How The War On Drugs Is Like The Medieval Crusades

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I semi-enjoyed this newish Teaching Company series on the history of the medieval Crusades. I hesitate to fully endorse it because, while I think Daileader’s 3-part, 72-episode series on the Middle Ages (all of which are on sale now) … Continue reading →

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Quote Du Jour

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I don’t make the mistake that high culture mongers do of assuming that because people like cheap art, their feelings are cheap, too. When people say, ‘Oh, listen, they’re playing our song,’ they don’t mean, ‘Our song, this … Continue reading →

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Village Du Jour

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Assisi, Italy Related Paleo Retiree points out a wonderfully gallery of narrow streets.

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Quote Du Jour

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The man of system, on the contrary, is apt to be very wise in his own conceit; and is often so enamoured with the supposed beauty of his own ideal plan of government, that he cannot suffer … Continue reading →

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