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Tea in Art: The Red Portfolio by Harry Wilson Watrous

Posted on December 17, 2015 by maedez

The Red Portfolio by Harry Wilson Watrous, circa 1900.

Sleeping!

Posted on November 27, 2015 by maedez

I’m sending my love to everyone working on Black Friday. I know that it is unpleasant, which is why I am not joining the ranks of bargain shoppers.

I’ll be at home reading and, mostly, sleeping.

Like these lovely ladies…

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Because I Like This Mary Cassatt Painting

Posted on November 12, 2015 by maedez

Afternoon Tea Party by Mary Cassatt, 1891. Saint Louis Museum of Art.

Books in Art: Three Paintings by Gwen John

Posted on March 6, 2015 by maedez

Portrait by Gwen John, circa 1910

Portrait by Gwen John, 1916

The Seated Woman by Gwen John, circa 1910

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!