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Happy Belated Birthday, James Thurber!

Posted on December 10, 2019 by maedez

I was so busy over the weekend, that I didn’t get around to wishing my favorite hometown boy a happy birthday. He was born on 8 December 1894, right here in Columbus.

Here’s a link to my article about the Thurber House (which I now live very close to, incidentally).

GO HERE TO FIND OUT WHY 2019 IS THE YEAR OF THURBER

Camille Claudel Google Doodle

Posted on December 8, 2019 by maedez

The French artist was born on 8 December 1864:

Camille Claudel Google Doodle

The doodle is by artist Ichinori.

Daily Diversion #428: Happy Birthday, Bea!

Posted on May 13, 2019 by maedez

Dorothy

Daily Diversion #415: Cheesecake with Blackberry Compote

Posted on November 2, 2018 by maedez

The Chef requested a homemade cheesecake for his Halloween birthday. I think it turned out alright!

Cheesecake with blackberry compote

Daily Diversion #404: Birthday Gift

Posted on July 11, 2018 by maedez

Yesterday was my birthday. Let’s just say that my husband knows me well…

Birthday gift

Happy Birthday, Edwin Arlington Robinson!

Posted on December 22, 2017 by maedez

American poet Edwin Arlington Robinson was born on 22 December 1869:

Edwin Arlington Robinson

“Friends: people who borrow my books and set wet glasses on them.”–Edwin Arlington Robinson

Robert Louis Stevenson on Two Books

Posted on November 13, 2017 by maedez

Robert Louis Stevenson was born on this day in 1850.

Robert Louis Stevenson by Count Girolamo Nerli (1892). Scottish National Gallery.

“I kept always two books in my pocket, one to read, one to write in.”–Robert Louis Stevenson

Taking the Day Off to Celebrate My Birthday

Posted on July 10, 2017 by maedez

Today’s my birthday, so I’ll be away from my computer doing birthday things. See you tomorrow!

Happy birthday to me!

Off-Topic Post: Happy 100th Birthday, Kirk Douglas!

Posted on December 9, 2016 by maedez

Birthday boy Kirk Douglas

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]

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!