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Introducing My Newest (and Very Weird) Bookish Treasure: Patty Duke and Mystery Mansion

Posted on November 3, 2015 by maedez

My mom bought this for me last month…

Patty Duke and Mystery Mansion.

Yes, I shall be reading (and reviewing) it soon.

Anarchist Poet Lola Ridge

Posted on November 2, 2015 by maedez

I love her intelligence and expressiveness in this photo.

Lola Ridge

Daily Diversion #281: Artistic Fire Hydrant

Posted on November 1, 2015 by maedez

Fire Hydrant. Downtown Mansfield. October 2015.

Because I Love This Photo of…

Posted on October 26, 2015 by maedez

…the poet Marianne Moore.

Marianne Moore by George Platt Lynes, 1 February 1935.

Off Topic Post: Composers

Posted on October 23, 2015 by maedez

I’ve been listening to a lot of music by Erik Satie, Arnold Schoenberg, and Benjamin Britten.

Portrait of Erik Satie by Suzanne Valadon, 1893.

Arnold Schoenberg Seated by Richard Gerstl, circa 1905-1906. Vienna Museum.

Publicity Photo of Benjamin Britten, 1968. Hans Wild for High Fidelity magazine.

Daily Diversion #280: Statue in Black and White

Posted on October 20, 2015 by maedez

Statue on the Ohio Statehouse Grounds. Columbus. September 2015.

Three Chapters: Gertrude Stein

Posted on October 19, 2015 by maedez

Gertrude Stein at 3

Gertrude Stein by Alvin Langdon Coburn, 1913

Gertrude Stein on the cover of the 11 September 1933 issue of TIME Magazine

Gertrude Stein: 3 February 1874-27 July 1946

Writers Writing: George Gissing

Posted on October 16, 2015 by maedez

George Gissing Writing

“The misery of having no time to read a thousand glorious books.”-George Gissing

Daily Diversion #279: Sweet Duncan, Two Ways

Posted on October 12, 2015 by maedez

Duncan, Two Ways

Daily Diversion #278: Gorgeous Day for a Walk

Posted on September 29, 2015 by maedez

Gorgeous day for a walk in downtown Columbus. 27 September 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!