Wizard of Oz Plot Summary...

Did you know?...

The ruby slippers were originally silver, as they were in the L. Frank Baum book. But hey, it's Technicolor and ruby looks better. Speaking of - according to some sources, 7 pairs actually existed. The location of 5 is known. If you're sitting on a missing pair, they're worth about $1.5 million. Source.

As a kid I was taken to the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C., and the ONLY things I remember seeing were the Star Spangled Banner and Dorothy's ruby-red slippers.  I wonder what that says about me?

Shirt - Carl Sandburg

My shirt is a token and symbol, 

more than a cover for sun and rain,

my shirt is a signal, 

and a teller of souls.

I can take off my shirt and tear it, 

and so make a ripping razzly noise,

and the people will say, 

"Look at him tear his shirt."

I can keep my shirt on. 

I can stick around and sing like a little bird

and look 'em all in the eye and never be fazed. 

I can keep my shirt on.

Johnny Weir Was Raised Right

Johnny Weir was taught (as I was) that a TRUE LADY must always wear a hat to the Kentucky Derby.  It's nice to see the younger generation carrying on the old traditions.

And apparently Joey Fatone was also raised properly...

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Times Square Car Bomb

By now you may have heard about the failed car bomb which was found yesterday in Times Square.  Last night I happened to be walking through the neighborhood (my apartment is a couple blocks away) and I wondered why there were hundreds of police and tourists milling about the streets of the Theater District.  I thought maybe the Obamas were seeing a Broadway show (they were actually in D.C.) - and it wasn't until this morning when I learned about the failed bomb.

It's weird to think about, but if that bomb HAD gone off a lot of people would have been killed and/or injured - possibly including yours truly.

Featured Model - Victor Brandao

Bostonian Victor Brandao, 25, is relatively new to the modeling business.  He is looking for more fitness modeling and print work - as well as networking opportunities.