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Weekly Photo Challenge: Twisted

Posted on May 23, 2018 by maedez

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

Pretty Trees

Daily Diversion #399: Baby Rose Marie

Posted on May 19, 2018 by maedez

My autographed photo of Baby Rose Marie, from the last bunch of pics she signed back in November 2017. Framed by me.

Baby Rose Marie

Weekly Photo Challenge: Liquid

Posted on May 16, 2018 by maedez

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

Franklin Park Conservatory

Weekly Photo Challenge: Place in the World

Posted on May 10, 2018 by maedez

This is my response to the Weekly Photo Challenge: Place in the World.

Sliver of downtown

Weekly Photo Challenge: Unlikely

Posted on May 6, 2018 by maedez

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

Topiary Painting

A small section of the topiary version of one of the world’s most famous paintings. (Topiary Park, Columbus)

Daily Diversion #398: Strummer’s Superpower

Posted on April 15, 2018 by maedez

I’m pretty sure that Strummer’s superpower is always knowing when I’m about to put new sheets on the bed.

Strummer under the covers

Weekly Photo Challenge: Smile

Posted on April 6, 2018 by maedez

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

Daily Diversion #397: “New” Books for My Entertainment Collection

Posted on March 1, 2018 by maedez

“New” books for my entertainment collection

Daily Diversion #396: Jubilee Hitchhiker

Posted on February 27, 2018 by maedez

Jubilee Hitchhiker by William Hjortsberg

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.

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!