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Off Topic Post-The Life of Maria Callas: an animated journey through her life, loves and art

Posted on July 2, 2015 by maedez

Maria Callas is my favourite opera singer, and this short video is beautiful. Full stop.

Daily Diversion #266: Zero

Posted on June 29, 2015 by maedez

Our recent house-guest:

Zero

Goodbye, Grandpa! Rest in Peace.

Posted on May 18, 2015 by maedez

Right now, there are no words. I should be back in a couple of days.

Clyde Austen

(1 May 1927-15 May 2015)

My Grandpa. 1946.

The Kiss

Posted on February 15, 2015 by maedez

I think that Valentine’s Day is pretty useless. However, yesterday was a fabulous Seeing-my-husband-for-the-first-time-in-three-weeks Day!

Gustav Klimt: The Kiss, 1907-1908

Weekly Photo Challenge: Warmth

Posted on December 26, 2014 by maedez

I don’t think I am snug enough…

Zero the Snugglebug

This is my entry in The Weekly Photo Challenge: Warmth.

Daily Diversion #243: Waiting

Posted on December 14, 2014 by maedez

Duncan waiting for his Papa to get home from work:

DuncDunc

I Was in the Middle Before I Knew That I Had Begun

Posted on December 11, 2014 by maedez

I’d like to wish my husband a very happy fourth wedding anniversary!

Engagement Photo. November 2010.

“I cannot fix on the hour, or the spot, or the look or the words, which laid the foundation. It is too long ago. I was in the middle before I knew that I had begun.”-Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

Happy (American) Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 27, 2014 by maedez

A Dessert by Raphaelle Peale, 1814.

“Do not indulge in dreams of having what you have not, but reckon up the chief of the blessings you do possess, and then thankfully remember how you would crave for them if they were not yours.”-Marcus Aurelius

Daily Diversion #230: True Romance

Posted on September 27, 2014 by maedez

Topiary Couple

Daily Diversion #223: Guard Dog

Posted on August 13, 2014 by maedez

Some seriously needed mid-week cuteness…

Dunc guarding his beloved, precious bone bone.

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!