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The Lost Scenes of Oz

Step into the magical world of Oz with this captivating glimpse into the untold segments of the beloved classic. Although absent from the final film, the three scenes provide a deeper insight into the iconic characters. Featuring Dorothy and the Scarecrow in “On The Road Through the Forest,” “The Tin Woodman,” and “The Cowardly Lion,” these scenes enrich the tapestry of the timeless tale, adding layers to the narrative and offering a more comprehensive understanding of the world of Oz.

Scrabble

Writers | Literature Sean Dietrich

About a year ago. I met her in a hospital room. I arrived early, with my Scrabble game in tow.

Fast Horses

Writers | Andy Andrews Literature

As of this writing, there are twenty-one horses running in the Kentucky Derby this afternoon. From Forte, currently 3 to 1, all the way to Reincarnate at 50 to 1, the odds are as widely spaced–if names are any indication–as the gap in their owner’s imaginations. Some of the names are great, some are not so great, and a couple are downright horrible.

Music Appreciation

Writers | Leslie Anne Tarabella Literature Music

My husband and I shared a sideways glance and silently mouthed a name that was loaded with low-class geekiness. We were listening to a live opera performance in the home of Vivaldi and Rossini, no less, and the name we whispered was “Bugs Bunny.” You can force the kids to grow up and let them roam around the world, but our American musical heritage will stay with us forever. Even if it was delivered by Saturday morning cartoons.

Super Bloom

Writers | Bill & Gloria Gaither Literature

After several drought years, California has been deluged with rain adding up to one of the wettest winters on record. The rainfall has filled the empty reservoirs and swollen the creeks and rivers. The parched hillsides and canyons that sweltered last summer and sent fire warnings throughout the state are now dazzling eyes with vibrant green.

Poetry Conversations: If—

Writers | Bill & Gloria Gaither Language Arts

Watch and listen as Gloria Gaither (a former high school English teacher) and Andy Andrews (a former high school poetry hater) discuss Rudyard Kipling’s poem “If—.” This incredible piece touches on humility, patience, arrogance, triumph, disasters, and begs the question, are you as comfortable and real everywhere in your life—from one place to another?

Poetry Conversations: How Do I Love Thee?

Writers | Andy Andrews Bill & Gloria Gaither Language Arts

In this new addition to the Writers Dock, Poetry Conversations takes a deep look at some of the best poetry ever written. Watch and listen as Gloria Gaither (a former high school English teacher) and Andy Andrews (a former high school poetry hater) discuss Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s sonnet “How Do I Love Thee?” Will Andy be swayed? Listen and find out! Also included is the tale of a Valentine Poem Gloria once wrote for her husband, Bill, that mentions “Browning” in the text.

Intentionally Humble

Writers | Andy Andrews Life Skills

The practice of becoming humble is one that can really be developed by making use of a simple yet very interesting and rewarding habit to add into your family’s daily life. First, let’s take a moment to discuss the roots of being humble. Because the roots of being humble are all about one thing—other people.

Shoutin’

Writers | Literature Sean Dietrich

I drove out of Birmingham a little ways to meet my friend. I watched the interstate give way to pine trees. Pine trees gave way to farmland. Farmland gave way to cattle pastures. Somewhere deep in the sticks, my GPS went to be with the Lord.