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Books in Art: The Poor Artist’s Cupboard by Charles Bird King

Posted on July 24, 2013 by maedez

The Poor Artist’s Cupboard by Charles Bird King, circa 1815.

The Poor Artist’s Cupboard by Charles Bird King, circa 1815

Please Save the Waltz for Zelda on Her Birthday

Posted on July 24, 2013 by maedez

Repeat after me: Zelda Fitzgerald was a writer. Zelda Fitzgerald was a writer. Zelda Fitzgerald was a writer. What is more, she was good. Not just every day good, either, but envy-inducing good. The real deal.

She was born 113 years ago today. Help celebrate her legacy by getting your hands on a copy of her 1932 novel, Save Me the Waltz.

Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald, 1922.

R.I.P. Norman Lloyd (1914-2021)

Norman Lloyd, long a personal favorite of mine, was a fascinating man and performer. Norman Lloyd Dead [THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER]

R.I.P. Geoffrey Scott

Geoffrey Scott was from a younger generation than the performers I normally write about, but his handsome presence was ubiquitous during my 1980s childhood. From Dynasty to The Love Boat, Night Court, and Battle of the Network Stars, his charisma and acting ability lit up the small screen for decades. He will be missed. Geoffrey […]

Kirk Douglas: 1916-2020

[2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon] But Baby Think of Me Once in Awhile: On Andy Travis as Television’s Best (and Hunkiest) Boss

Welcome to the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon! Baby, If You’ve Ever Wondered: It still seems like yesterday that the idea for RI popped in my head. It was actually in December 2015, while in a hotel room getting ready for a holiday party, when it occurred to me that there was a gap in the classic […]

Announcing the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon!

This is one of my favorite events of the year, and not just because I’m the co-hostess. It’s simply that good. And fun. Oh, so much fun! Here’s my original announcement. ANNOUNCING THE 2019 REEL INFATUATION BLOGATHON I hope you’ll join us!