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James Joyce Died 73 Years Ago Today

Posted on January 13, 2014 by maedez

Once upon a time, he was just a serious little gentleman.

Kiddie James Joyce, 1888.

“A man of genius makes no mistakes. His errors are volitional and are the portals of discovery.”-James Joyce, Ulysses

[Book Nerd Links] Links for a Rainy Monday

Posted on January 13, 2014 by maedez

Gorgeous Jane Austen Novel Illustrations From the Time Before Adaptations [courtesy Flavorwire]
Gorgeous Vintage Illustrations of Dickens Novels in Full Color [courtesy Flavorwire]
25 Sources of Free Public Domain Books [courtesy EBOOK FRIENDLY]

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!

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