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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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Christmas Countdown and Quick Thought – Saturday, December 19, 2020

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Douglas Blaine

6 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing,” by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Album: “Christmas is Here,” by Pentatonix Christmas DVD: “Home Alone” Netflix Movie: “Klaus” Amazon Prime Movie: “Christmas in Mississippi” Disney+ Movie: “The Santa Clause 2” … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown and Quick Thought – Saturday, December 14, 2019

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Douglas Blaine

11 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” by Sam Smith Christmas Album: “Following Yonder Star,” by Skip Ewing Christmas DVD: “The Santa Clause” (trilogy) Netflix Movie: “The Princess Switch” Amazon Prime Movie: “Christmas for a Dollar” Disney+ … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown and Quick Thought – Friday, December 14, 2018

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Douglas Blaine

11 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” by Sam Smith Christmas Album: “Following Yonder Star,” by Skip Ewing Christmas DVD: “The Santa Clause” (trilogy) Netflix Movie: “The Princess Switch” Amazon Prime Movie: “Christmas With the Kranks” Hallmark … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown and Quick Thought – Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Douglas Blaine

11 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Little Drummer Boy,” by the Harry Simeone Chorale Christmas Album: “Noel,” by Josh Groban Christmas DVD: “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” Netflix Movie: “Dear Santa” Amazon Prime Movie: “A Snow Globe Christmas” Hallmark … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Christmas Countdown – Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Douglas Blaine

11 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Little Drummer Boy,” by the Harry Simeone Chorale Christmas Album: “Noel,” by Josh Groban Christmas DVD: “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” Netflix Movie: “Dear Santa” Amazon Prime Movie: “Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Christmas Countdown – Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Douglas Blaine

11 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Little Drummer Boy,” by the Harry Simeone Chorale Christmas Album: “Noel,” by Josh Groban Christmas DVD: “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” Netflix Movie: “Pee Wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special” Amazon Prime Movie: “Everybody’s Fine” … Continue reading →

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