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Weekly Photo Challenge: Liquid

Posted on May 16, 2018 by maedez

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

Franklin Park Conservatory

Daily Diversion #269: Empty Nest

Posted on July 19, 2015 by maedez

This little nest, now empty, is snuggled against a trellis on the back of my grandma’s condo.

Empty Nest

“I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself.”-D.H. Lawrence

Daily Diversion #253: Two Charming Robins

Posted on February 18, 2015 by maedez

Two charming robins stopped by the studio for an early afternoon visit. They lured me from my writing, and the cat from her nap. We were both grateful.

Two robins in a snowy tree

“Little Robin Redbreast/Came to visit me/This is what he whistled/Thank you for my tea.”

Daily Diversion #233: Hawk/River

Posted on October 20, 2014 by maedez

The view from our hotel room, with an obliging hawk soaring above the local river:

River/Hawk

[Book Nerd Links] Birds on Book Covers

Posted on October 10, 2014 by maedez

Birds on Book Covers @ The Casual Optimist

I love this!

Daily Diversion #150: Flamingos

Posted on July 25, 2013 by maedez

Flamingos

“Ah! There is nothing like staying at home, for real comfort.”-Jane Austen

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!