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Daily Diversion #410: Street Scene

Posted on September 25, 2018 by maedez

Street Scene (1926) by Stuart Davis:

Street Scene (1926) by Stuart Davis. Columbus Museum of Art.

Daily Diversion #407: The Hudson at Inwood

Posted on August 17, 2018 by maedez

The Hudson at Inwood by Ernest Lawson (About 1917):

The Hudson at Inwood by Ernest Lawson

The Columbus Museum of Art #mycma

Daily Diversion #363: Sculpture in Black and White

Posted on December 4, 2016 by maedez

Nude in Black and White

It’s My Birthday!

Posted on July 10, 2016 by maedez

Although I’m not officially celebrating my birthday until next week, I am going to see a Picasso exhibit with my family today. I’ll be back tomorrow. Have a great Sunday!

Pablo Picasso, 1908

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!