Category Archives: The Good Life

Naked Lady of the Week: Natsuko Tohno

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: You don’t normally think of Asian girls as bombshells, but I think Natsuko Tohno fits the bill. Anyone remember Natsuko? Back in the ’90s she was popular figure in the world of Japanese cheesecake magazines. Amusingly, the Japanese have one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Sex, The Good Life | Tagged gravure idol, Internet, Japan, naked lady of the week, Natsuko Tohno, nude photography, yellow fever | 7 Comments

Linkage (Sweet Things Edition)

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: The Crumbs cupcake-bakery chain, which closed all its stores last week, may be resurrected in some locations as early as next year. Think cupcakes are passé? Try cake cups instead. (I tried these at Bee’s Knees Greenwich Village … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and health, Linkathons, The Good Life | Tagged caramel, chocolate, desserts, dulce de leche, linkage, pie, sweets | 9 Comments

Eddie’s Tea Chronicles: The Russian Tea Room

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Well naturally, one can’t go to this legendary New York restaurant with “tea” in its very name and not order tea, right? The Russian method of brewing and serving tea is a bit different to what we’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and health, The Good Life, Travel | Tagged eddies tea chronicles, russian tea room | 4 Comments

Naked Lady of the Week: Katya Clover

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Some people seem born to take their clothes off. The golden-toned Russian known as Katya Clover is one of them. Her work seems to announce, “Tah dah! I’m naked!” Looking through a bunch of her photos while pulling … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Sex, The Good Life | Tagged Katya Clover, naked lady of the week, nude photography, nudism, Russia, sorry Peter | 2 Comments

Naked Lady of the Week: Anamika

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I noticed this Russian — a newcomer — on Tumblr. (Hey, have you seen our dirty Tumblr?) No idea what her real name is. But what an expressive little face she has: It’s a little Annette Bening and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Sex, The Good Life | Tagged anamika, naked lady of the week, nude photography, Russia | 5 Comments

NYC Notes, Part 2: Eating and Drinking

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: In part 1 of my NYC series I ventured some thoughts and impressions on the city in general, but now let’s talk about something important. Herewith I offer a rundown of some of the more notable meals and … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and health, Photography, The Good Life, Travel | Tagged bacon, bars, cocktails, German food, Indian food, Italian food, Jewish delis, locavore food, New York City, pizza, ramen, street food | 15 Comments

Whiskey Class Tonight

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: When people ask me what I’m doing with myself in retirement, I like to tell them that I’m getting back to my studies.

Posted in Education, Food and health, The Good Life | Tagged cocktails, education, food and drink | 9 Comments

Retro Pleasures: A Shave and a Haircut

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Thank god the era of the men’s hair stylist is over. Hair stylists, eh? Fussiness, “styling products,” girly smells … It seemed like part of the worldwide conspiracy to make men as vain, as vapid and as anxiety-ridden … Continue reading →

Posted in The Good Life | Tagged barbershops, California, New York City, nyc, retro pleasures | 26 Comments

And Then the Dream Reigns Supreme

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: “You have suffered a great deal, sir?” said Franz inquiringly. Sinbad started and looked fixedly at him, as he replied, “What makes you suppose so?” “Everything,” answered Franz, — “your voice, your look, your pallid complexion, … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, Sex, The Good Life | Tagged Alexandre Dumas, hashish, The Count of Monte Cristo | Leave a comment

NYC Notes, June 2014

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I recently returned from a 10-day vacation to New York City. Here are some pics and observations from my trip. WARNING: I’ve lived in (suburban) Los Angeles my entire life and spent all of 18-20 days total in … Continue reading →