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Daily Diversion #385: Strummer on High

Posted on November 7, 2017 by maedez

Strummer on High

Daily Diversion #384: Another New Book (I Know, I Know)

Posted on August 25, 2017 by maedez

We’re a week away from moving into a larger apartment in our complex. Probably not a great time to add to my library. Oh, well! What’s done is done, right?

The Dud Avocado

Daily Diversion #383: Bookish Birthday Gift

Posted on July 11, 2017 by maedez

A birthday gift from my husband…

High Notes

Daily Diversion #382: Cookies and Cream

Posted on June 11, 2017 by maedez

For a few minutes, I only had eyes for this ice cream cone…

Cookies and Cream

Daily Diversion #381: Afternoon Tea

Posted on May 1, 2017 by maedez

My sweet momma’s birthday was last week, so on Friday I took her and my grandma to afternoon tea at Mozart’s Café.

Afternoon Tea at Mozart’s

Daily Diversion #378: Black Mountain College

Posted on April 15, 2017 by maedez

A few months back there was a Black Mountain College exhibition at the Wexner Center for the Arts. I bought this pennant from their gift shop on Wednesday (50% off!).

Black Mountain College Pennant

Daily Diversion #376: Another “New” Book

Posted on April 7, 2017 by maedez

Immoral Memories

Daily Diversion #375: Sirens & Sinners

Posted on April 5, 2017 by maedez

The newest member of my silent movie book library:

Sirens & Sinners

Daily Diversion #374: Diane Arbus

Posted on March 22, 2017 by maedez

I enjoyed this book so much that I bought a copy.

Diane Arbus: Portrait of a Photographer by Arthur Lubow

Daily Diversion #373: Rose Cream Float

Posted on March 13, 2017 by maedez

Rose cream soda (I use Ramblin’) + vanilla bean ice cream = my newest obsession. It is delectable.

Rose Cream Soda Float

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!