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Daily Diversion #306: Dietrich

Posted on March 24, 2016 by maedez

My newest second-hand book:

Dietrich by Alexander Walker

Daily Diversion #304: Edgar Allan Poe Bandages

Posted on March 15, 2016 by maedez

Quoth the Raven, “No more sores!”

Edgar Allan Poe Bandages

These were a gift from my mom, who was recently in Baltimore.

Daily Diversion #303: BOOKS!

Posted on March 12, 2016 by maedez

This is the outside of a terrific little second-hand book shop in McKinney, Texas, called The Book Gallery. They have thousands of old and rare books, as well as a sweet dog named Abby (not pictured).

BOOKS

Daily Diversion #302: The Origin

Posted on March 9, 2016 by maedez

This Irving Stone novel was the third (and final) book that I bought whilst in Texas:

The Origin by Irving Stone

Weekly Photo Challenge: Harmony

Posted on March 6, 2016 by maedez

Weekly Photo Challenge: Harmony

Ghostly Dallas skyline

Daily Diversion #301: Shane

Posted on March 4, 2016 by maedez

Another book I bought in Texas…

Shane by Jack Schaefer

Daily Diversion #300: Texas-Found Book Treasure

Posted on March 1, 2016 by maedez

I picked up this classic by my hometown boy, James Thurber, at an antique stall in McKinney, Texas. It was obviously meant to be mine.

The Thurber Carnival

Weekly Photo Challenge: State of Mind

Posted on February 27, 2016 by maedez

Texas Trees

This is my response to the Weekly Photo Challenge: State of Mind.

Daily Diversion #299: Sam Houston, Giant

Posted on February 23, 2016 by maedez

Sam Houston

Daily Diversion #298: Texas Reading Spot

Posted on February 18, 2016 by maedez

Texas reading spot

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!