The Obit of Oz #WordlessWednesday

A friend sent me an obituary yesterday.  It was for a local woman, and I just had to share it.  Here's the link.

Many topics are discussed in Wordless Wednesday, but I somehow doubt that there have been too many posts with obituaries in them.  Certainly few written for a Wizard of Oz fan.

That may be because the rules of Wordless Wednesday call for a photo.  I was hoping I could take a picture of the obit in the newspaper but apparently our paper doesn't put obituaries in the Monday or Tuesday papers.

So instead, I want to share a photo with you of the historic old Erie Canal near Fayetteville, New York.

In nearby (to Fayetteville) Chittenango, New York, L. Frank Baum, author of the Wizard of Oz books, was born. Chittenango celebrates all things Oz each year with an Oz-Stravaganza (formerly known as Oz-Fest).  I've never gone.  I should. 

Oz-Stravagana, this coming year, will feature the great granddaughter of L. Frank Baum, the daughter of Bert Lahr (who played the Cowardly Lion in the classic 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz) and several other people.  Why not check it out?

The first (and most famous) of the Oz books was not written in New York State.  It was written in Chicago, Illinois.  But no matter. 

As for my photo, it has nothing to do with the obituary.  Just enjoy the scenery near to where L. Frank Baum was born.

But back to the obit.  I really hope that obit goes viral.

 

Joining Sandee at Comedy Plus for her #WordlessWednesday.