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Feelin’ This Frida Kahlo Photo

Posted on March 22, 2019 by maedez

I’ve always loved this photo of Frida Kahlo (which was taken by her dad), but I’m especially digging it today. She looks how I feel.

Frida Kahlo by Guillermo Kahlo (1932)

Daily Diversion #421: Here We Go Again!

Posted on February 1, 2019 by maedez

Almost five inches (our biggest snowfall since 2015!).

More snow

Daily Diversion #420: Snowy Commute

Posted on January 28, 2019 by maedez

I wasn’t expecting snow on Saturday morning (I guess I didn’t pay attention to the forecast), but it definitely made my commute to work (via bus) picturesque.

Snowy commute

Daily Diversion #419: Snow, Snow, Snow!

Posted on January 20, 2019 by maedez

Snow!

Daily Diversion #418: Rose Marie’s Dishes

Posted on January 8, 2019 by maedez

The Chef and I did not need more dishes of any kind, but I couldn’t resist these small beauties. Not only are they stunning… they belonged to the late, legendary entertainer Rose Marie.

Dishes

I plan on using them as often as I can.

Rose Marie, 1970

Daily Diversion #417: Essentials

Posted on January 4, 2019 by maedez

I’ve been enjoying my three days off…

Essentials

Daily Diversion #416: Magnetic Tesla

Posted on December 27, 2018 by maedez

My husband gave me a Magnetic Tesla for Christmas. Isn’t it awesome?

Magnetic Tesla

A Lovely Photo of Sylvia Plath

Posted on November 23, 2018 by maedez

I’ve always loved this photo of Sylvia Plath.

Sylvia Plath

Daily Diversion #415: Cheesecake with Blackberry Compote

Posted on November 2, 2018 by maedez

The Chef requested a homemade cheesecake for his Halloween birthday. I think it turned out alright!

Cheesecake with blackberry compote

Daily Diversion #414: Autumn Walk

Posted on October 28, 2018 by maedez

Autumn Walk

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!