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Daily Diversion #406: Frame of Flowers

Posted on August 11, 2018 by maedez

Schiller Park

Daily Diversion #405: Converse

Posted on July 26, 2018 by maedez

A new pair of pale purple Converse (courtesy of my husband):

New pair of Converse

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

Daily Diversion #403: My Silly Boy

Posted on July 2, 2018 by maedez

My silly boy

Daily Diversion #402: Strummer, Two Ways

Posted on June 18, 2018 by maedez

Strummer

Daily Diversion #401: Seeing Double

Posted on June 4, 2018 by maedez

Seeing double

Daily Diversion #400: The Umbrella Girl

Posted on May 24, 2018 by maedez

What a gorgeous morning for a visit with The Umbrella Girl!

The Umbrella Girl

Daily Diversion #399: Baby Rose Marie

Posted on May 19, 2018 by maedez

My autographed photo of Baby Rose Marie, from the last bunch of pics she signed back in November 2017. Framed by me.

Baby Rose Marie

Daily Diversion #398: Strummer’s Superpower

Posted on April 15, 2018 by maedez

I’m pretty sure that Strummer’s superpower is always knowing when I’m about to put new sheets on the bed.

Strummer under the covers

Daily Diversion #397: “New” Books for My Entertainment Collection

Posted on March 1, 2018 by maedez

“New” books for my entertainment collection

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!