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Daily Diversion #371: Winter Festival

Posted on February 13, 2017 by maedez

Naturally, with this being (Central) Ohio and all, it was 60 degrees during a winter festival in February. We still had fun, though. And it was nice not being bundled up.

Snow Day Cbus 2017

Daily Diversion #370: Chatting with a Deer Friend

Posted on February 12, 2017 by maedez

My husband chatting with a deer

Weekly Photo Challenge: Shadow

Posted on February 9, 2017 by maedez

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

Fire. Texas, 2016.

Truck and Trees. Texas, 2016.

Daily Diversion #369: Dunkers

Posted on February 5, 2017 by maedez

Two things are going on in this picture of Duncan. One: He is hogging all of the covers, because he can. Two: He misses his papa, who has just left for work.

Dunkers

Daily Diversion #368: No Ban, No Wall

Posted on February 2, 2017 by maedez

“No Ban, No Wall” Protest at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus (30 January 2017):

—”No Ban, No Wall” Protest

Because I Will Never Grow Tired of This Photo of Edna St. Vincent Millay…

Posted on January 31, 2017 by maedez

It is from 1914, when she was on the cusp of every possibility:

Edna St. Vincent Millay by Arnold Genthe, 1914

Daily Diversion #367: Scone and Tea

Posted on January 22, 2017 by maedez

The last few days have been pretty stressful, so on Saturday I popped in to the fabulous bakery that’s just around the corner from my day job. I saved this scrumptious scone for this morning’s breakfast. Between it, a cup of my fave tea, and a good book…I’m feeling a tad better.

Orange-Cranberry Scone from Laughlin’s

Daily Diversion #366: Reading for a Cold Winter’s Day

Posted on January 13, 2017 by maedez

I love the Internet, but getting book catalogues in the mail never gets old!

Daedalus Books

Daily Diversion #365: One Line a Day

Posted on January 7, 2017 by maedez

Even though I’m a writer, I’m horrible at keeping a journal. I want to go back and edit my work, which defeats the purpose of keeping a diary. It doesn’t take long for my perfectionism to turn into frustration. I’m sure you can guess what always happens next.

This one line a day journal is perfect for me, though. It’s practical, low-pressure, and pretty. I call that a win!

One Line a Day

Winter Wonderland #4: Chinese Dragon Lantern

Posted on December 22, 2016 by maedez

This photo is from the Ohio Chinese Lantern Festival in Columbus:

Chinese Dragon Lantern

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!