Wicked: Elphaba vs Glinda, Who's Really the Good Witch...My take on the movie hit of the year now streaming on Peacock
#Wicked #MovieReview #Movie #CynthiaErivo #ArianaGrande #JeffGlodblum #WizardOfOz #Musical #EvilVsGood #OpeningNight #Writer #Blooger #MovieNight #Elphaba #Glinda #FamilyMovie
https://rickollie.com/2024/11/23/wicked-elphaba-vs-glinda-whos-really-the-good-witch/
Link to the review of The Patchwork Girl of Oz #3 (2025) I wrote for comicon.
Gay Joe stops by to share his connection to the disappearance of the Ruby Slippers and teach us about Iron Range Energy. https://bit.ly/4hwqhRl
#judygarland #rubyslippers #wizardofoz #grandrapidsmn #theresnoplacelikehome #followtheyellowbrickroad
Sometimes you just have to put the silly mini combo together for a laugh.
Personally I would've given "brainless" to Lauren Boebert and used Marjorie Taylor Greene for Wicked Witch of the West... or Wicked Witch of the East... or a flying monkey... or the worst munchkin.
#mtg #wizardofoz #laurenboebert #oz #marjorietaylorgreene #trump #donaldtrump #schumer #chuckschumer
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Toto, I have a Feeling We are not in the 1960s Anymore
The ways that effected social change a few decades are no longer working:
https://tiereddemocraticgovernance.org/blog_details.php?blog_cat_id=33&id=277
a little watercolor that I made #art #oz #wizardofoz #watercolor #painting #illustration #drawing #drawings #watercolour
I have no idea if this will be of interest here, but I've got to try: This summer's edition of Oz, the National Convention, will be in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and looks like it will be a lot of fun. https://www.ozclub.org/oz-in-aberdeen-a-convention-to-remember/ #WizardOfOz
Bicycled 16K of the Root River Trail to Peterson and back to Rushford. Still sad Burdey's is closed permanently. The branches of this tree remind me of hands, like the scary trees in the "Wizard of Oz" movie.
First bicyclist I've seen on the trail today that seemed to be from somewhere else besides one of these numerous small towns.
Today I learned there’s a crater on the planet Mercury named for the actress Billie Burke, most famous for playing Glinda the Good Witch of the North in the Wizard of Oz; it is near the North Pole on Mercury.
Countdown to magic!
In just 9 days, over 500 drones will light up Cardiff, bringing The Wizard of Oz to life! 
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look as we prepare for takeoff! 
Tickets: https://bit.ly/40mA6Le
With nominations for the #HugoAwards closing Friday night, I'd like to make a plea to get #Wicked (Universal) on the ballot. If anyone I know here is eligible to nominate, here's the infromation: https://seattlein2025.org/wsfs/hugo-awards/how-to-nominate/ #WizardOfOz
Working list: Tallest “Tin Man” water towers in the USA
Source: archive.org Source: cannerydistrict.com Source: archive.orgProbably the most beloved style of water tower, “Tin Man” tanks have been around well over a century. These tend to come in two styles – the shape of a standard soup can with a pointed cap roof and rounded hemispherical bottom (see image above), and – a wider, more stout version of the same design shaped like a can of Crisco (see image just below). While included in the listings, these towers are not identified as “Tin Man” towers due to the tank’s wider girth.
Source: waterworld.comBoth versions are charming, though the narrower version is more common and better resembles the Tin Woodman from the Wizard of Oz. Speaking of which, the nickname “Tin Man” for these water towers largely arose from that character (see quote and image below).
Source: pinterest.com“The ‘Tin Man’ towers were nicknamed for their shape: a conical roof with a ball finial, reminiscent of the ‘Wizard of Oz’ character.”
Source: stlnpr.org
The first list identifies the tallest “Tin Man” water towers for whom the data is available on the internet. The second is a partial list of those towers for whom the height is currently unknown. As more data is collected and found, this list will be updated accordingly.
Sadly, as time passes more and more of these charming, quaint structures are being lost to time, neglect, and shortsightedness. As a result, a third list is provided below the initial list of sources identifying those “Tin Man” water towers lost in recent years.
Source: mysanantonio.comThankfully, a number of communities across the country have found the funds and wherewithal to preserve, protect, and promote their historic “Tin Man” water towers as iconic focal points of downtown or a public park, as historic structures, as a branding option with the town logo, or as centerpieces of vibrant and active entertainment venues. Below are examples of cities/towns that deserve kudos for their successful preservation efforts (with photos of each water tower):
Arvada, Colorado
Source: youtube.comBelen, New Mexico
Source: photo by authorBozeman, Montana
Source: cannerydistrict.comFranklin, Tennessee
Source: williamsonsource.comGilbert, Arizona
Source: gilbertaz.govLittle Elm, Texas
Source: dunaway.comMillstadt, Illinois
Source: republictimes.netManassas, Virginia
Source: dhr.virginia.govOshkosh, Nebraska
Source: visitgardencounty.comYelm, Washington
Source: thurstontalk.comHopefully, more places will see the benefit(s) of rehabilitating and caring for their iconic “Tin Man” water towers so they can remain an integral part of the historic and cultural vibe of the community.
Peace!
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2. Millstadt “Tin Man” Water Tower (1931): Millstadt, IL = 164 feet
3. Olde Town Arvada “Tin Man” Water Tower (1910): Arvada, CO = 152 feet
4-5. Grand Ledge “Tin Man” Water Tower (1909): Grand Ledge, MI = 150 feet and Roanoke “Tin Man” Water Tower (1936): Roanoke, TX ~ 150 feet – Grand Ledge added 3/20/25
6-7. Manassas “Tin Man” Water Tower (1914): Manassas, Virginia and Riverhead “Tin Man” Water Tower (1968): Riverhead, NY = 147 feet
8. Paramount Studios “Tin Man” Water Tower: Los Angeles, CA = 145 feet
9. Jackson Street “Tin Man” Water Tower (1920): Elk River, MN = 137 feet
10. West “Tin Man” Water Tower (1928): Orion, IL = 136.5 feet
11. Warner Bros. “Tin Man” Water Tower (1927): Burbank, CA = 133 feet
12. Round Rock “Tin Man” Water Tower (1935): Round Rock, TX = 130 feet
13. University Park “Tin Man” Water Tower (ca 1930): Stockton, CA = 129 feet
14. Corning “Tin Man” Water Tower (1932): Corning, California = 128 feet
15. University Heights “Tin Man” Water Tower (1898): San Diego, California = 127.5 feet
16. Osseo “Tin Man” Water Tower (1915): Osseo, MN = 127.25 feet
17-18. Gilbert “Tin Man” Water Tower (1925): Gilbert, Arizona and Celina “Tin Man” Water Tower: Celina, TX = 126 feet – Celina added on 3/8/25
19-21. Yelm “Tin Man” Water Tower (1946): Yelm, WA; Cuthbert “Tin Man” Water Tower (1895): Cuthbert, GA; and Bunnell “Tin Man” Water Tower (1927): Bunnell, FL = 125 feet
22. Depew “Tin” Man” Water Tower (1923): Depew, OK ~ 124 feet – added 3/8/25
23. Cannery District “Tin Man” Water Tower (ca 1917): Bozeman, MT = 123.25 feet – added 3/7/25
24. Swedish Coffee Pot “Tin Man” Water Tower (1911): Kingsburg, CA = 122 feet – added 3/17/25
25. Oshkosh “Tin Man” Water Tower (1920): Oshkosh, NE = 120 feet
25-28. Red “Tin Man” Water Tower at the Factory (1930): Franklin, TN; Placentia “Tin Man” Water Tank (1935): Placentia, CA; and Sapp Bros. Coffee Pot Water Tower (1971): Omaha, NE = 110 feet
29-31. Oregon “Tin Man” Water Tower (1921): Oregon, WI and Bandera “Tin Man” Water Tower (1941): Bandera, TX; and Belen “Tin Man” Water Tower (1928): Belen, NM = 100 feet
32. Grand Mound “Tin Man” Water Tower (1915): Grand Mound, IA = 80 feet
33. BHS Driller Country “Tin Man” Water Tower (1933): Bakersfield, CA = 60 feet
Beloved “Driller Country Water Tower preserved at Kern Pioneer Village – Source: bakersfield.com_______
More information needed (partial list):
***A list of recently lost “Tin Man” water towers and the year they were torn down is provided after the sources.***
SOURCES:
Those “Tin Man” water towers sadly lost to time, neglect, or shortsightedness:
Alamo Heights, TX (1927-2013) – an image is provided above in the main blogpost.
Aledo, TX (?-2009)
Brookings, SD (1902-2019)
Brookport, IL (?-2015)
Cokato MN (?-2006)
Dorchester, NE (?-2013)
Gaylord, MN (?-2016)
Grand Forks, ND (1933-2009)
Groveport, OH (1936-2015)
Independence, MO (?-2025)
Mabais Plantation, AL (1914-2024)
Martinsville, IL (1923-2023)
Mt. Pleasant, MI (?-2018)
UC Merced, CA (1934-2021)
Shiloh, WA (?-2024)
Springfield, MO (?-2022)
Stamford, TX (?-2024)
Texas A & M University “Tin Man” Water Tower (?-1975)
Union City, IN (1923-2020)
SOURCES:
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It was a completely lovely #WizardOfOz-#TheWiz-#Wicked medley at the #Oscars, but Jesus, #CynthiaErivo is amazing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOuedpHlxH8
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