L. Frank Baum, the author of the book "The Wizard of Oz," was born in a town called Chittenango, just about 10 miles away from where my mom lives. I was driving through the town the other day and saw a sign saying "Breakfast with the munchkins Sunday 9AM." After passing through more of Chittenango, I came to realize that there was something called Oz-stravaganza going on that weekend -- a yearly celebration of the Wizard of Oz where locals and non-local Oz nerdos can gather, buy Wizard of Oz crap, dress up like the characters, interact with little people, etc.
So, apparently, a freak-tornado blew through Chittenango yesterday and felled trees, killed the power. Oz-stravaganza had to shut down. You'd think all O-S goers would be bummed about this, but they probably were just stoked to be that close to a tornado while dressed as Dorothy.
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Dodo Bird is living in Los Angeles, working, and attending graduate school for poetry. Like her moniker, she was over-harvested by explorers to the point of extinction in the 17th century.
Pointer moved to New York City, and is trying not to write about work. Frequently pointing at things, she is anxious, shaky, and short-haired [on hiatus].
Pointer moved to New York City, and is trying not to write about work. Frequently pointing at things, she is anxious, shaky, and short-haired [on hiatus].
The "Toastmaster Harpoon Party" blog banner contains a map created by Ptolemy. Citation for this image is below:
Ptolemy, 2nd cent. ''Map of the World.'' 1482. John Carter Brown Library, Brown University.
Ptolemy, 2nd cent. ''Map of the World.'' 1482. John Carter Brown Library, Brown University.
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