Category Archives: Photography

Linkage

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

Paleo Retiree writes: The Soviet erotic alphabet. Great to see that the smart and cantankerous Will S. is blogging again. More on Bitcoin. The alternative-currency meme has really become something. Joys of multiculturalism, cont. And more. The things some people … Continue reading →

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De De Mollner’s Sunset Strip (With a Few Detours Along the Way)

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

Blowhard, Esq. writes: After reading Paleo Retiree’s ultra-groovy interview with De De Mollner about her days as a go-go dancer in 60s L.A., I couldn’t help but wonder about some of the Sunset Strip locations she mentioned. A few of … Continue reading →

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Long Beach Bike Festival

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

Blowhard, Esq. writes: It was a beautiful day in Southern California yesterday (suck it, East coasters) and thankfully I was able to get away from the office and head down to the Pike to check out the Long Beach Bike … Continue reading →

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Inside the Walt Disney Concert Hall

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Since Sir Barken Hyena was unable to get a look inside the Disney Concert Hall, I thought I’d post these pictures I took in December. Besides, while the exterior is famous, I usually see far fewer pictures … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

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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Bushy

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

Paleo Retiree writes: Good god but there’s a lot of thick-to-downright-bushy eyebrows around these days. The in-style female crotch may be completely bald, but the in-style female brow is hairy enough to more than balance it. Aside from “arresting our … Continue reading →

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“Why Not Have a Beautiful Home?”

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I’ve been focusing too much on crappy buildings lately. Let’s pay attention to the positive, shall we? Southern California has plenty of well-kept, modest, charming neighborhoods, if you’re willing to look. All of the following homes are … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Day

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I nominate Bern, Switzerland as the official headquarters of UR. Here’s the city’s official website. A person who claims to live in one of the apartments in this photo says, “Rent is high, sure, but not as … Continue reading →

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I Graduated from a Monkey Prison

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

Blowhard, Esq. writes: In 1972, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, the fourth installment in the series, was released. When the film begins, humans have enslaved the apes. During the course of the movie, the apes rise up in revolution … Continue reading →

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A bit of the Old West in suburban L.A.

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Enjoy this montage from my days as a ranch hand visit to see The Question Lady perform her new show.

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