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My Library/Day 35: Redemption Song: The Ballad of Joe Strummer by Chris Salewicz

Posted on February 5, 2024 by maedez

DAY 35:

Daily Diversion #456: The Clash

Posted on June 11, 2022 by maedez

Happy Birthday, Joe Strummer!

Posted on August 21, 2020 by maedez

Happy 68th, wherever you are!

Happy International Clash Day!

Posted on February 7, 2020 by maedez

Daily Diversion #433: Sunday Reading…

Posted on October 20, 2019 by maedez

Let Fury Have the Hour

Tea (not shown): English Rose

Daily Diversion #405: Converse

Posted on July 26, 2018 by maedez

A new pair of pale purple Converse (courtesy of my husband):

New pair of Converse

[Beautiful Wisdom from] Joe Strummer: 21 August 1952-22 December 2002

Posted on August 21, 2016 by maedez

Reblogging this on what would have been Joe’s 64th birthday!

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Joe Strummer Quote

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Happy Birthday, Mr. Strummer!

Posted on August 21, 2015 by maedez

If my soul could sing, it would sound like Joe Strummer.

Joe Strummer: 21 August 1952-22 December 2002

This is What My Saturday Looks Like…

Posted on April 25, 2015 by maedez

Keep Reading and Clean Later (Grammarly).

I even have a yellow dog sleeping at my feet. I’m just missing a gorgeous gown.

My soundtrack for the day:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOGmUzvtJ8w

Here’s to You, Joe (Strummer)!

Posted on December 22, 2014 by maedez

Joe Strummer died, tragically and unexpectedly, on 22 December 2002.

Joe Strummer: 21 August 1952-22 December 2002.

50 Things You Never Knew About The Clash [NME]-This list is great for anyone in need of a crash course on The Only Band That Matters.

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!