Author Archives: Blowhard, Esq.

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About Blowhard, Esq.

Amateur, dilettante, wannabe.

Stoya Storytime

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

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Book Notes: Sherlock Holmes

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: “There’s the scarlet thread of murder running through the colourless skein of life, and our duty is to unravel it, and isolate it, and expose every inch of it.” Everyone knows the character, but have you ever read … Continue reading →

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Compare and Contrast: Architecture Edition

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: This is the flagship branch of the Farmers & Merchants Bank, located in downtown Long Beach. It opened its doors in 1923. And this is also a branch of the Farmers & Merchants Bank, located not 5 miles … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Photography | 7 Comments

City Sights: Neon

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Neon

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

A montage of neon signs on 2nd Street in Belmont Shore, CA.

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Book Notes: The Lost City of Z

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Just as Into Thin Air made me never, EVER want to go anywhere near Mt. Everest, this story makes me never, EVER want to go anywhere near the Amazonian jungle. The two landscapes are so different it’s hard … Continue reading →

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The Camera Loves…

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

The camera loves Anna Karina Continue reading →

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Photo of the Day: Long Beach, CA

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Photo of the Day: Long Beach, CA

Can a building have too much ivy? No, of course not, what kind of stupid question is that?

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Quote of the Day

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: “Anarchism is founded on the observation that since few men are wise enough to rule themselves, even fewer are wise enough to rule others.” — Edward Abbey

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