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Posted on December 16, 2013 by Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke writes: Records of why this photo was taken remain undiscovered, but surely the cause of Big Cats was involved. Diana Rigg and Elizabeth Taylor (meeting for the first time?) show the kitties some love.

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The Camera Loves…

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: …Joan Fontaine (22 October 1917 − 15 December 2013) …Peter O’Toole (2 August 1932 – 14 December 2013)

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The Camera Loves…

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Click on the image to enlarge. …Sherilyn Fenn. Photograph by George Hurrell.

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Vintage Photo Du Jour

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Grandma and Grandpa Pensier, early 1930’s. Best guesses as to location: London or Buenos Aires. Can any Uncouth readers identify the automobile?

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Restaurant Scene Du Jour

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: To piggyback on Paleo Retiree’s recent post, I caught this couple at the table next to me a few months ago. They were on their phones most of the time I observed them. There wasn’t much conversation.

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Posted on December 9, 2013 by Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke writes: Photographer Whitey Schafer distills the attractions of film noir. Thou shalt not!

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Bar Scene Du Jour

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: I was nursing an Old-Fashioned and messing with my new iPhone at the corner saloon when I looked up and saw this scene before me: Counting me, as I suppose we must, that means four out of … Continue reading →

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8:30 am

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Atypical Neurotic

Atypical Neurotic writes:

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Gilded Age Gallery

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I enjoyed Mark Siegel’s Sailor Twain, a dark fantasy-romance graphic novel set during the late 19th century on a Hudson steamboat, quite a bit. I had planned on writing a longer review until I realized that, er, all I … Continue reading →

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Neon & Cocktail Du Jour

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Their sandwiches are amazing and the Old Fashioneds are pretty good too. Click on the images to enlarge.

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