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Daily Diversion #349: Epic Floofball

Posted on September 19, 2016 by maedez

I’m cat-sitting my aunt and uncle’s cat, Georgie. He’s incredibly soft and floofy, and loves to chill in this bathroom sink:

Georgie

Daily Diversion #348: Blueberry Pancakes

Posted on September 12, 2016 by maedez

On Saturday, we had brunch at one of our fave neighborhood restaurants, Valter’s at the Maennerchor. I could eat these every day:

Blueberry pancakes

Daily Diversion #346: His Papa’s Shirt

Posted on September 3, 2016 by maedez

Someone missed his papa yesterday!

“There’s nothing to see here, mama!”

Daily Diversion #345: A Peaceful Nook…

Posted on August 31, 2016 by maedez

…at the Audubon Center at Scioto Audubon Park, Columbus.

Audubon Center

Daily Diversion #344: A Glastonbury Romance

Posted on August 26, 2016 by maedez

I’m re-reading one of my fave novels: the flawed but magical A Glastonbury Romance by John Cowper Powys.

A Glastonbury Romance

Daily Diversion #343: Local Reading

Posted on August 23, 2016 by maedez

And a homemade cupcake…

Local Reading

Daily Diversion #342: Still Life with Dot

Posted on August 22, 2016 by maedez

Dorothy Parker was born on 22 August 1893:

The Portable Dorothy Parker

Daily Diversion #341: Urban Wetlands

Posted on August 17, 2016 by maedez

Scioto Audubon Metro Park:

Urban Wetlands

Daily Diversion #340: View of Red and Gold

Posted on August 12, 2016 by maedez

A view from the balcony:

Ceiling and top of the stage at the Ohio Theatre

Daily Diversion #339: View Towards Downtown

Posted on August 7, 2016 by maedez

I took this photo from my fave metro park, Scioto Audobon. My apartment is in the distance.

Views towards downtown from Scioto Audobon Park

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!