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Daily Diversion #202: Abandoned Theatre

Posted on May 10, 2014 by maedez

Abandoned Theatre: Port St. Joe, Florida. June 2011.

[Book Nerd Links] Dangerdust: Literary Chalk Art, by Stealth

Posted on May 9, 2014 by maedez

Each Week, Two Anonymous Students Sneak into a Classroom and Proceed to Blow Everyone’s Mind [courtesy viralnova]

An interesting story from my hometown. I love this duo’s use of literary quotes and themes. Be sure to follow the link at the bottom of the article to their Instagram page.

J.M. Barrie Quote by Dangerdust

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Posted on May 8, 2014 by maedez

Jane Austen Quote

Shopping for the Bookworm: A is for Austen, Jane

Posted on May 7, 2014 by maedez

A is for Austen, Jane:

Jane Austen Watercolor Portrait by Bluehour Studio. $18.00.

The Splendiferously Bearded Writers Social Club: George MacDonald

Posted on May 6, 2014 by maedez

Name: George MacDonald
D/O/B: 12/10/1824
Member Since: 1864
Status: Charter Member
Important Role: advice columnist for the club newsletter
Hobbies: Mentoring Lewis Carroll; befriending some literary giants and influencing others; getting his fantasy on

George MacDonald

Writers in Art: Aphra Behn by Mary Beale

Posted on May 5, 2014 by maedez

Aphra Behn by Mary Beale

“Money speaks sense in a language all nations understand.”-Aphra Behn

[Book Nerd Links] 8 Classic Writers Reimagined As Punk Rockers

Posted on May 3, 2014 by maedez

8 Classic Writers Reimagined as Punk Rockers [courtesy BuzzFeed Books]

I love that these drawings combine two of my favourite things.

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Posted on May 2, 2014 by maedez

Gregory Corso Quote

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]

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!