Category Archives: Architecture

City Sights: Claremont, CA

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: A few pics from the city’s lovely downtown.

Posted in Architecture, Photography | Tagged California, Claremont | 8 Comments

Linkathon

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: The Bank of England admits that its policies have benefited the rich and punished savers. More. I’m convinced that this says much about our era. Galz & guyz & fat: Mark Sisson offers a Primal/Paleo take on … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Art, Food and health, Linkathons, Politics and Economics, Sex, Sports | Tagged economics, finance, fitness, modernism, Monsanto, Paleo, penis size, Roger Federer, sex, tennis | 1 Comment

City Sights: the Seal Beach Administration Building

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Designed by Gordon F. Powers in 1969. Unlike many of his contemporaries, he was thankfully not taken in by Brutalism. Compare to Boston City Hall at the Wikipedia link, also built in 1969. Which would you rather work … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Photography | Tagged California | 4 Comments

Arbor Gates, The Saga Continues

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: The estimable Blowhard, Esq. and I are involved in a quest to direct the attention of architecture fans (and potential architecture fans) to the modest pleasures of what are called “arbor gates” — trellised, usually overgrown, garden … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Photography, The Good Life | Tagged arbor gates, architecture, California, gardens, Santa Barbara | 5 Comments

City Sights: Arbor Gate to a Community Garden

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: An impressive specimen that I had to pass along.

Posted in Architecture, Photography | Tagged arbor gates, California | 4 Comments

City Sights: Downtown L.A.’s Grand Park

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: When the guys at the office don’t care if we win or lose, I’m sent downtown to make court appearances. One of the perks of going — besides getting out of the office — is the chance … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Photography | Tagged California, Los Angeles | 3 Comments

Architecture We Love 2

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: As a follow-up to Paleo Retiree’s post, I put together my own montage of multistage entryways from my neighborhood. As you can see, some are more charming and inviting than others. A quote from A Pattern Language: While … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Photography, The Good Life | Tagged arbor gates, architecture, California, christopher alexander | 3 Comments

Please, let’s end the political French kissing – the children are watching!

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: Sorry if you’ve just eaten, but here’s the latest sign of encroaching political dementia from America’s finest heartland city, Chicago. It’s a plaque commemorating the first kiss between our Leader and his Lady. If this shines … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Art, Humor, Personal reflections, Politics and Economics | Tagged Barack Obama, Chicago | 3 Comments

More Lyons

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Fenster

Fenster writes: I posted some photos of a Victorian again gracefully in Lyons, NY. Actually, the photo didn’t do justice, and I mean to the deterioration, which is pretty far advanced when you see it in person. In truth, a … Continue reading →