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From Wicked Truths to Oz Foolishness: The Quote the Wizard Got Completely Backwards

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

With the release of Wicked: For Good, we’re all looking back at the world of Oz — but revisiting the 1939 classic makes one line stand out for all the wrong reasons. The Wizard’s most famous “lesson” about the heart isn’t just flawed; it’s the exact opposite of true. Here’s why this beloved movie gives us magic, music, nostalgia… and one truly terrible piece of moral advice. Continue reading →

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We all make stupid purchases…

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

As I started to write this, I was thinking about my first “real” computer – a Macintosh IIci. My grandmother sprung for the whole setup, and it ran us about $3,000. It was beautiful – an 80 MB hard drive … Continue reading →

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