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Writers in Art: Portrait of Walt Whitman by Thomas Eakins

Posted on May 31, 2014 by maedez

Portrait of Walt Whitman by Thomas Eakins, 1887-1888

Daily Diversion #207: Little Miss Side-Eye

Posted on May 29, 2014 by maedez

This is what happens when you interrupt Chuck when she is napping:

Little Miss Side-Eye

Shopping for the Bookworm: A Literary Road Trip #4-Lost Generation, Found

Posted on May 28, 2014 by maedez

In case you are just joining us: A Literary Road Trip #1-A Dream of Travel, A Literary Road Trip #2-The Beat Travels On, and A Literary Road Trip #3-Poetic Travels, Classic American-Style

LOST GENERATION, FOUND

“Never go on trips with anyone you do not love.”-Ernest Hemingway, A Moveable Feast

This week, we are again turning to the past. Our eyes are in the rear view mirror, looking back at the 1920s. The Lost Generation is our starting point, but let’s not take it too seriously. Enjoy!

“You should only read what is truly good or what is frankly bad.”-Ernest Hemingway, A Moveable Feast

1922 Life Magazine Cover, The Flapper, Tote Bag by Whimsy Bags

Tote Bag: 1922 Life Magazine Cover, The Flapper, by Whimsy Bags. $12.00+.

The Selected Works of Djuna Barnes at Pipi Pompon. $16.00.

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[Book Nerd News] Maya Angelou-Dead at 86

Posted on May 28, 2014 by maedez

Dr. Maya Angelou Has Passed Away at 86 [courtesy Flavorwire]
Famed poet Maya Angelou dies at 86 [courtesy AOL]
Maya Angelou Dead at 86 [courtesy Time]

Daily Diversion #206: White Squirrel

Posted on May 27, 2014 by maedez

A white squirrel, as seen from our upstairs bathroom window:

White Squirrel

It loves frolicking in our solitary backyard tree.

Celebrate Rachel Carson’s Birthday with This Google Doodle

Posted on May 27, 2014 by maedez

Rachel Carson Google Doodle

So, I Wanted to Buy a Couple of Books for My Upcoming Road Trip…

Posted on May 26, 2014 by maedez

I love a good bargain book. Yesterday I went into Half Price Books thinking that I’d pick up a volume or two for my upcoming road trip. You can blame their storewide 20% off sale for my, um, enthusiastic results.

Book and Magazine Pile

Art Books

Magazines

Miscellaneous Books

DETAILS:

Renoir: His Life, Art, and Letters by Barbara Erlich White
Master of Shadows: The Secret Diplomatic Career of Peter Paul Rubens by Mark Lamster
History of Art (Second Edition) by H.W. Janson
Vogue Australia April 2010
Marie Claire April 2014
Allure April 2014
The Valley of Fear by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Keystone: The Life and Clowns of Mack Sennett by Simon Louvish
Doctor Who: The Complete Guide by Mark Campbell
The Times We Had: Life with William Randolph Hearst by Marion Davies
Nero Wolfe: The Mother Hunt by Rex Stout

TOTAL: $19.09

Tell me in the comments about your most recent book bargain!

Shopping for the Bookworm: B is for Brontë, Anne

Posted on May 24, 2014 by maedez

B is for Brontë, Anne

Anne Brontë Mixed Media Necklace by Sarah Wood Jewelry. $32.00

Characters in Art: Lady Macbeth

Posted on May 23, 2014 by maedez

Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth by John Singer Sargent, 1889

“Your hand, your tongue: look like the innocent flower, But be the serpent under’t.”-Lady M

Daily Diversion #205: Afternoon Noir

Posted on May 22, 2014 by maedez

With the right light and a black and white filter, almost anything can have a film noir aura. All that’s missing here is a striking set of gams and a wisp of cigarette smoke.

Fan

Bed

Book

Fan Again

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!