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About Blowhard, Esq.

Amateur, dilettante, wannabe.

Quote of the Day

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: With the rise of the state all of this [economic and political freedom] was swept away. For the past five or six millennia, nine-tenths of all people who ever lived did so as peasants or as members … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Sometimes at pagan shrines they vowed offerings to idols, swore oaths that the killer of souls might come to their aid and save the people. That was their way, their heathenish hope; deep in their hearts they remembered … Continue reading →

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Open Mic Night

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: When was the last time you attended a comedy open mic? Recently I went to one and it was a strange and interesting experience.

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Linkage

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I recently had dinner with Lady and Sir Barken Hyena at animal in West L.A. All three of us recommend the shrimp and rabbit sausage spring roll in the green curry sauce. Awesome gallery of vintage beer ads from … Continue reading →

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The Law Rock

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: From 930 until 1262, medieval Icelanders lived in a society with no national government — no king, no army, no taxes. Hell, there wasn’t much local government either. The basic unit of organization was the family farmstead. There … Continue reading →

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The L.A. Conservancy’s Art Deco Walking Tour

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Recently, I attended a walking tour offered by the Los Angeles Conservancy, a charitable organization tasked with “preserving and revitalizing greater Los Angeles’ architectural heritage.” (Don’t laugh.) These tours are offered every weekend of such places as the … Continue reading →

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Blog Milestone

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Yesterday UR passed 100,000 unique views — not bad for a blog that’s been around for just over seven months and written by a bunch of lazy good-for-nothings. We’d like to extend a hearty thank you to … Continue reading →

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The Balcony is Closed

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: RIP Roger Ebert, 1942-2013

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Adventures in the Hermit Kingdom

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Yet again, tensions are flaring between the North and South on the Korean peninsula. Following a nuclear test in North Korea in February, the West increased its sanctions and then the U.S. flew a couple stealth bombers … Continue reading →

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Garfunkel and Oates in West Hollywood

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Thanks to a FB friend who tipped me off, not to mention Fabrizio for introducing me to them in the first place, I took in Garfunkel and Oates, a.k.a. Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci, at the Largo … Continue reading →

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