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Because I Like This Painting by Roger Fry

Posted on November 8, 2015 by maedez

Still Life with Omega Flowers by Roger Fry, 1919.

Writers in Art: Caroline Norton by Sir George Hayter

Posted on November 5, 2015 by maedez

Caroline Norton by Sir George Hayter, 1832.

October Round-Up: Eleven Interesting Posts

Posted on November 2, 2015 by maedez

The Splendiferously Bearded Writers Social Club: Wilkie Collins

Posted on October 28, 2015 by maedez

Name: Wilkie Collins
D/O/B: 8 January 1824
Member Since: 1871
Status: Charter Member
Important Role: Director and star of the club’s amateur theatricals
Hobbies: Socializing with Charles Dickens; acting; painting

Wilkie Collins by Frederick Waddy, 1872.

Writers in Art: Dylan Thomas by Jessica Dismorr

Posted on October 27, 2015 by maedez

Dylan Thomas was born on 27 October 1914:

Dylan Thomas by Jessica Dismorr, 1935.

Happy Birthday, Hélène Swarth!

Posted on October 25, 2015 by maedez

The Dutch poet was born on 25 October 1859.

Hélène Swarth. Engraving by E.A. Tilly, 1889.

[Book Nerd Links] Shakespeare Posters

Posted on October 24, 2015 by maedez

Stunning Shakespeare Posters From Around The World Prove The Bard Is Universal [HUFF POST BOOKS]

Off Topic Post: Composers

Posted on October 23, 2015 by maedez

I’ve been listening to a lot of music by Erik Satie, Arnold Schoenberg, and Benjamin Britten.

Portrait of Erik Satie by Suzanne Valadon, 1893.

Arnold Schoenberg Seated by Richard Gerstl, circa 1905-1906. Vienna Museum.

Publicity Photo of Benjamin Britten, 1968. Hans Wild for High Fidelity magazine.

Daily Diversion #280: Statue in Black and White

Posted on October 20, 2015 by maedez

Statue on the Ohio Statehouse Grounds. Columbus. September 2015.

Because I’m Really “Feeling” This Gwen John Painting Today

Posted on October 18, 2015 by maedez

The Pilgrim by Gwen John, circa 1915.

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!