Wednesday Night Photo Post: Don't Know Why... Stormy Weather

I love storms. Especially if they occur while I am sitting at home. The last few afternoons have been pleasant breaks from the heat.

Aug 23 10 storms 028 building 2, originally uploaded by MichaelB in Houston.

This Weekend in Photos: Townhouses, Airports and Masons... Oh, My

I'm looking forward to cooler days, this weekend was scorching. But the heat didn't stop us from a little in-town sightseeing.

Pan Am Fan, The 1940 Air Terminal Museum - Houston, TX, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

1940 Airline Terminal Museum - Houston, TX 2010 - a set on Flickr

Abandoned Shriners Arabia Temple - Houston TX, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Townhouse Manor - Houston, TX, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

New Favorite Thing: All-White Model of Watts Tower

On our next trip to LA (when...?) I want to visit Watts Tower. Even more so after seeing this cool model online.

Scale Model of the Watts Towers, originally uploaded by narrowlarry.

Scale Model of the Watts Towers, originally uploaded by narrowlarry.

Scale Model of the Watts Towers, originally uploaded by narrowlarry.

Scale Model of the Watts Towers - a set on Flickr

Christians Who Don't Mind Foreigners: Indian Hills Christian Church Student Ministry

Alien Church - Danville, KY - Danville, KY, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Conspiracies in the New Neighborhood: My Kind of People

"Why Do The Children Deserve The Massive Debt of The 'R.D.' Oligarchy?" - Willowbend Blvd. - Houston, TX, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

This odd sign is the only thing in the neighborhood like it.  Outside the Loop isn't known as a hotbed for conspiratorial thought, but I'm sure Glenn Beck is on a lot of the TV's here.  Being a fan of conspiracy theories, I'm pretty well versed in most of the major players.   The "R.D. Oligarchy"is a total mystery to me, though.  It doesn't ring any bells and Google shows nothing.

Guess I'm leaving a note the next time I walk that way.

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Wednesday Night Photo Post: Wolves, Safe-Cracking and Pipe Smoking Hotties- Headlines from the Houston Press, c. 1953

For those worried about the recent decline in journalism, maybe these headlines from 1953 will make you feel better about the current state of affairs in print.

"Pretty Susan Puffs A Pipe" - Houston Press, Pg. 11 - Saturday, February 14, 1953, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

"Girls Learn Ju-Jitsu For Insurance Against Wolves" - Houston Press - Thursday, April 16, 1953, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

"Crack Alley Theater Safe" - Houston Press - Saturday, April 25, 1953, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Wednesday Night Photo Post: An Imagined Vision of Houston from the Past

"The City of Houston, 1868"
Courtesy of Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries

I learned about Mount Houston in April. Like much of the city's historic sights, it too was torn down.

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For more:
Link to original 1868 image - University of Houston Digital Library

Sexy X: Less is More

"This is great, but you know what would make it better?..."

"... much better."

Top:
Field Guide To Wild American PULP ARTIST - Virgil Finlay Entry

Bottom:
Eizo Pin-up Calendar 2010 – more than integral nude | Ufunk.net - Orginally seen on Boing Boing

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 Also see: Neon Poisoning: High-Lighting The Sexy Mind: Folk Art In Atlanta and Modern Elsewhere

(Image from Sperone Westwater Gallery)

A Visit to the Coast Electronics Museum: Post and Pix

I posted a review of the Gulf Coast Electronics Museum on 29-95.com. Lots of pix here.

Wednesday Night Photo Post: A Vision of Houston's Future from the Past

Painting of futuristic view of Houston

Courtesy of Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries

While the unknown artist is no Hugh Ferriss or Norman Bel Geddes, I do find this 1920's rendering of Houston charming. The star-topped building and oil rig skyscrapers make it a most Texan skyline.

Painting of futuristic view of Houston (Detail)

Courtesy of Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries

The curved building is just odd. Must be an early Frank Gehry.  I kid!

Painting of futuristic view of Houston (Detail)

Courtesy of Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries.

This image, and many others can be found on the University of Houston Digital Library site.

What I Got You've Got to Get It Put It In You: For Medical Use Only!

From the Houston Chronicle - Houston inventor in sex toy court battle. Originally found on Obscure Store and Reading Room.

Sadly, inventor Jiro Takashima never visited the Antique Vibrator and Quack Medical Musuem website, or he would have been aware of the pervy potential his invention had.

Plus, I'm envisioning a court room made entirely out of sex toys. Or a court that resolves only sex-toy related legal issues. I'll stop now.

Wednesday Night Photo Post: Black And White at Galveston

B&W Cranes, originally uploaded by OneEighteen.

Houston ship captain. Handy with a camera. His industrial landscapes are just great.

Wednesday Night Photo Post: Super Chicken

Super Chicken And Rice - Houston, TX 3, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

It was overcast and yet the sun was in front of me. Made for a less-than-ideal photo op, but this is the shot. I love the chicken and was happy to see it on a random drive.

Stay Classy, 1953

Wait 'Til 3-D Gets These!, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.