I think a lot of us did.
I never thought much about the Wizard. Seemed like a kindly old gent. But think again. He ruled by trickery, deliberately bullying and instilling fear in the gentle folk of Oz. He hid behind a curtain and terrorized anyone who had the temerity to visit him with a request. Not a nice guy !
Why didn't I think about this before ?
And Jack. You remember Jack. He climbed a beanstalk where he was sheltered by the giant's wife. She fed him and kept him safe from her husband who had a bad case of the human-munchies. How did Jack repay her hospitality ? He stole from her. He stole the goose that laid golden eggs and the singing harp and when Mr. Giant followed thief down the beanstalk -- Jack chopped it down -- killing the giant and making his befactor a window.
Why didn't I think about this before ?
What else have I accepted that merits a re-think ?
Recently I was sent a slew of funny pictures. This shot was in the midst of them.
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| Is this picture funny ? |
Life is complicated.
Isn't it ?
That picture was part of the "Reasons to Carry a Camera" collection of shots - Unfortunately we don't know enough about the picture to determine whether it is funny or a horrible sign of the times.
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Hugs, Sybil
You are right about that Wizard, Sybil. And Jack~~what a thief! Will have to re-think some of these stories...
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