Monthly Archives: August 2017

Magical Buildup

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Nathan

I’ve occasionally seen the question as to whether it was morally questionable for Dorothy to take the Magic Belt from the Nome King. I think she really didn’t have much choice, as he was determined to keep Ozma and her … Continue reading →

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Save Your Drama for the Yamas

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Nathan

Yama Yama Land: Where Everything Is Different, by Grace Duffie Boylan, illustrated by Edgar Keller – There were several books released in the early twentieth century that were largely imitative of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, both in story and … Continue reading →

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If Gasoline Is Their Food, Then Why Do They Have Teeth?

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Nathan

This weekend, we watched two very different movies, which happened to be the ones we had out from Netflix. Sophie’s Choice – Beth has looked for recommendations on movies that are total downers. I’m generally more into fiction that’s more … Continue reading →

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Trump of the Apocalypse

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Nathan

I’ve remarked before on how strange it is that evangelical Christians (well, WHITE evangelical Christians, anyway) tend to be such fervent supporters of Donald Trump. While he professes to be a Presbyterian, he’s said he doesn’t need to seek forgiveness, … Continue reading →

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Not My First Rodeo

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Nathan

Here are my thoughts on a few Oz books I’ve read recently. Non-Oz book reviews should be coming soon. The Prankster of Oz, by John R. Rose – It’s weird how Oz items I’ve never heard of sometimes show up … Continue reading →

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Magical Law Enforcement

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Nathan

As per The Patchwork Girl of Oz, Ozma has banned the practice of magic for everyone in the Land of Oz aside from Glinda and her student, the Wizard of Oz. It’s interesting that this doesn’t include the Good Witch … Continue reading →

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There Goes the Sun

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Nathan

I thought I might do something with mythology related to eclipses this week, and this page gives an overview of some such explanations. It was apparently pretty common to assume the Sun was being eaten when it disappeared during the … Continue reading →

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Lovable and Not-So-Lovable Rogues

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Nathan

I’ve now read a few of the Best of the Baum Bugle volumes I just recently purchased, and there are some interesting articles in there, including some on the Nome King and L. Frank Baum’s other villains. I’ve already covered … Continue reading →

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Don’t Mind the Maker

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Nathan

Not long ago, I came across a reference to a possible link between autism and atheism, which was interesting to me as I’m an atheist and on the autistic spectrum. While the idea can be misused, as this Turkish jerk … Continue reading →

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Snow Business

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Nathan

I was aware from pretty early on that Ruth Plumly Thompson continued the Oz series after L. Frank Baum, and that illustrator John R. Neill would eventually write his own as well. I don’t think I’d heard of the fourth … Continue reading →

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