Tag Archives: Wizard of Oz

Welcome to the Land of Oz

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

I’ve lately been slowly rereading the Oz series by L. Frank Baum.  This is at least my third or fourth time through, over the span of…maybe 18 years.  Everyone knows the first one: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.  It’s less … Continue reading →

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Saturday Snapshot: Birthday Presents

Posted on April 14, 2012 by

With my birthday yesterday, I thought a picture of some very cool presents would be appropriate for Saturday Snapshot! I didn’t realise until I took this photo what very British-themed gifts I got this year–I guess my family knows my … Continue reading →

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Favorites Friday: Book to Movie Adaptations

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

The book is always better than the movie.  Except once in a while when it’s not–sometimes they’re equally good, and on very rare occasions, the movie is actually better.  I’ve found that I probably shouldn’t watch movie versions of books … Continue reading →

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