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Daily Diversion #288: Fountain with Baby Elephants

Posted on December 9, 2015 by maedez

Goodale Park, Columbus:

Fountain with baby elephants. December 4, 2015.

Daily Diversion #287: Ripples and Reflections

Posted on December 5, 2015 by maedez

4 December 2015:

Ducks at Goodale Park

Daily Diversion #286: Snow Drop

Posted on December 3, 2015 by maedez

Snow Drop Soap

Happy Birthday, Louisa!

Posted on November 29, 2015 by maedez

Louisa May Alcott was born on 29 November 1832:

Louisa May Alcott

Weekly Photo Challenge: Transition

Posted on November 29, 2015 by maedez

This is my response to the Weekly Photo Challenge: Transition.

Thanksgiving Day Dessert

Daily Diversion #285: Orange Leaves

Posted on November 22, 2015 by maedez

Orange Leaves

Daily Diversion #284: The Moon and Sixpence

Posted on November 13, 2015 by maedez

The Moon and Sixpence

Weekly Photo Challenge: Ornate

Posted on November 8, 2015 by maedez

This is my contribution to the Weekly Photo Challenge: Ornate.

Fallen Leaves

Nature can be ornate, too.

Daily Diversion #283: Falling Autumn Leaves

Posted on November 6, 2015 by maedez

Falling Autumn Leaves. October 2015.

Daily Diversion #282: The Shawshank Trail

Posted on November 4, 2015 by maedez

The Shawshank Trail. Downtown Mansfield. October 2015.

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!