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My Library/ Day 19: The Con Queen of Hollywood: The Hunt for an Evil Genius by Scott C. Johnson

Posted on January 19, 2024 by maedez

DAY 19:

My Library/Day 18: Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones by Dolly Parton

Posted on January 18, 2024 by maedez

DAY 18:

My Library/Day 17: Isherwood on Writing by Christopher Isherwood

Posted on January 17, 2024 by maedez

DAY 17:

My Library/Day 16: As I Was Going Down Sackville Street by Oliver St. John Gogarty

Posted on January 16, 2024 by maedez

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My Library/Day 15: Overton Park: A People’s History by Brooks Lamb

Posted on January 15, 2024 by maedez

Day 15:

My Library/Day 14: The Golden Girls: The Way We Met

Posted on January 14, 2024 by maedez

DAY 14:

My Library/Day 13: Surreal Spaces: The Life and Art of Leonora Carrington by Joanna Moorhead

Posted on January 13, 2024 by maedez

DAY 13:

Thanks to Gigi at Rethinking Life for recommending this book. It arrived today.

My Library/Day 12: The Creative Process Edited by Brewster Ghiselin

Posted on January 12, 2024 by maedez

DAY 12:

My Library/Day 11: Nancy Drew’s Guide to Life by Jennifer Worick

Posted on January 11, 2024 by maedez

DAY 11:

My Library/Day Ten: The Matinee Idols by David Carroll

Posted on January 10, 2024 by maedez

DAY TEN:

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!