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Daily Diversion #396: Jubilee Hitchhiker

Posted on February 27, 2018 by maedez

Jubilee Hitchhiker by William Hjortsberg

Epic Pulp Covers…

Posted on February 24, 2018 by maedez

…is a new weekly feature over on Epic of World Saga. Although I won’t be sharing every EoWS post here (that would be annoying, I’m sure!), this series is on-theme for A Small Press Life!

Here are the first two images:

Weird Tales (March 1923)

Fantastic Adventures (November 1941)

Weekly Photo Challenge: Sweet

Posted on February 18, 2018 by maedez

This is my response to the Weekly Photo Challenge: Sweet.

Look at these adorable heart-shaped Junior Mints:

Aw! Such nice candy hearts…

Well, that took a turn…

Oh. My. Goodness.

[Book Nerd Links] Famous Readers, Joan Murray, and Amazing Women

Posted on February 16, 2018 by maedez

A Peek at Famous Readers’ Borrowing Records From a Private New York Library [ATLAS OBSCURA]
The Epic, Neglected Vision of Joan Murray [THE PARIS REVIEW]
‘The Anthology of Amazing Women’ Illustrates the Achievements of Inspiring Trailblazers [FLAVORWIRE]

Epic of World Saga: Welcome to our universe. Please wipe your feet.

Posted on February 15, 2018 by maedez

A quick update on what is happening with Epic of World Saga:

We have a website/blog!

The script for Episode 3 is being finalized. Stay tuned for big things, as it is our first 2-parter. Can you say cliffhanger?

EoWS is also on Twitter and Facebook. The relevant links are on the website. Which brings me to…

Our first real blog post.

Welcome to our universe. Please wipe your feet.

Thanks for reading!

Daily Diversion #395: Ibsen & Chai

Posted on February 7, 2018 by maedez

Ibsen & Chai

Daily Diversion #394: Strummer is a Punk Rocker

Posted on February 6, 2018 by maedez

Punk Rock Girl

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!