Welcome back to Blogmas 2025, my annual series of holiday-themed blog posts that runs every day through Christmas. This year, I've enlisted the help of AI to generate daily writing prompts, which has led to some interesting creative challenges and unexpected topics. Today's prompt for December 19th asks a deeply personal question: If you could … Continue reading Where Magic Still Lives: Choosing My Fictional Christmas
The Wizard of Oz
More Than Yellow Brick Roads
When L. Frank Baum published The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900, readers saw a delightful children's fantasy about a Kansas farm girl who finds herself in a magical land. What they didn't realize was that Baum had created one of the most sophisticated commentaries on American society ever disguised as a fairy tale. Through … Continue reading More Than Yellow Brick Roads
Disability and Difference in Oz: A Journey Beyond the Yellow Brick Road
When L. Frank Baum penned The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900, little did he know he was creating a world that would captivate readers for generations. The Land of Oz, with its colorful characters and fantastical landscapes, has become a cultural touchstone. But beneath the emerald sheen and silver shoes lies a more nuanced … Continue reading Disability and Difference in Oz: A Journey Beyond the Yellow Brick Road
Bloganuary the Twenty-Third
Welcome back to Bloganuary, the daily encouragement from WordPress for bloggers to post something each day. If you want to participate in Bloganuary, just click here! Today’s prompt asks to: Interview a fictional character. NAME: Dorothy GaleDOB: 06/10/2011Patient#: 05171900Initial Assessment: Dorothy Gale, age 10, was discovered early this morning amongst the debris of her home outside of … Continue reading Bloganuary the Twenty-Third
My Favorite Movies #18 – The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz 1939 Directed by Victor Fleming Quick synopsis... There's no place like home for young Dorothy (Judy Garland), who's been swept away from her farm in Kansas to a wonderland of munchkins, flying monkeys and different-colored horses. She must follow the Yellow Brick Road to the all-knowing Wizard of Oz to find … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #18 – The Wizard of Oz
AFI #10 – The Wizard of Oz
Kids, we are officially into the top 10! It's been a long journey, but there's light at the end of the tunnel. For those of you who have been with me from #100 - Ben-Hur, thanks for sticking it out. And if you've enjoyed these blog posts, stay tuned. I've been asked to participate in … Continue reading AFI #10 – The Wizard of Oz
Henry’s Story
It's a familiar story. Little girl gets caught up in a really bad storm. As unbelievable as it sounds, her tiny farmhouse gets swept away, carrying her and her tiny dog along with it. They end up in a strange land where they encounter witches, a wizard, and a talking scarecrow. Seems like a crazy … Continue reading Henry’s Story
Day Four
My Favorite Book This would have to be The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. It's a classic that I've probably read more than a dozen times. I usually find myself picking it up and spending a day or so just reading through it about once a year. Some of my earliest memories have The Wizard of … Continue reading Day Four
Should I Write a Book?
It's a question I ask myself every now and then. And I've been asking myself off and on for many years. I think about it. I get excited about the ideas and the possibilities. I get overwhelmed. I doubt my abilities. I wonder if I could ever even find the required time. I quit before … Continue reading Should I Write a Book?
Interview Questions from Hollie and Melanie
Because I got so many questions, I’m breaking up my answers into separate blog posts. I’m not complaining. I like getting all these questions. In fact, if anyone wants to just keep asking questions, I say bring them on, whether I post a special “interview me” blog or not. In this post we get questions … Continue reading Interview Questions from Hollie and Melanie
The Confusing Middle 