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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.

Daily Diversion #343: Local Reading

Posted on August 23, 2016 by maedez

And a homemade cupcake…

Local Reading

Daily Diversion #322: Tiny Dessert

Posted on May 27, 2016 by maedez

I had this yummy chocolate-peanut butter dessert shooter at a recent charity event. I could easily eat one every day…and, why not? It’s so tiny!

Dessert Shooter

Weekly Photo Challenge: Transition

Posted on November 29, 2015 by maedez

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

Thanksgiving Day Dessert

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!