This poor little green witch is just a very misunderstood person. She wants to be good, but with all the magic power she has, there are times when she just can’t help being a little bit bad...
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A collection of odd, and often random mental musings...
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
LEGO: Witch
“Am I a good witch or a bad witch?”
This poor little green witch is just a very misunderstood person. She wants to be good, but with all the magic power she has, there are times when she just can’t help being a little bit bad...
The Witch was part of the LEGO Minifigures Series 2, and is available on Amazon.
This poor little green witch is just a very misunderstood person. She wants to be good, but with all the magic power she has, there are times when she just can’t help being a little bit bad...
The Wicked Witch of the West
The Wicked Witch of the West
The Wicked Witch of the West is the most significant antagonist in L. Frank Baum's children's book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The Wicked Witch of the West is the malevolent ruler of the Winkie Country. Her castle is described as beautiful instead of being the sinister fortress shown in the movie. In all versions, she is seriously aquaphobic, and with good reason. The Wicked Witch of the West was not actually related to the Wicked Witch of the East in the books, but leagued together with her, the Wicked Witch of the South and Mombi to conquer the Land of Oz and divide it among themselves, as recounted in L. Frank Baum's Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz. She shows no interest in the death of the Eastern Witch; all she cares about is obtaining the Silver Shoes which will increase her power. The Wicked Witch of the West was one of the most powerful witches in all of Oz. In ensuing Oz books, her power is described as having been so great that even Glinda the Good Witch of the South feared her.
W. W. Denslow's illustrations for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz depict her as a paunched old hag with three pigtails and an eye-patch. L. Frank Baum himself specified that she only had one eye, but that it "was as powerful as a telescope", enabling the witch to see what was happening anywhere in her kingdom from her castle windows. Other illustrators, such as Paul Granger, placed her eye in the center of her forehead, as a cyclops. Usually, she is shown wearing an eye patch, however some illustrations incorrectly show her with two eyes.
The witch's most popular depiction was in the classic 1939 movie, The Wizard of Oz, based on Baum's book, where she was played by Margaret Hamilton. In that film adaptation, as in Gregory Maguire's revisionist Oz novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West and its musical adaptation Wicked, as well as the 2013 movie, Oz the Great and Powerful, the Witch of the West is depicted as having green skin. That was never mentioned in Baum's novels.
The Wicked Witch of the West is the most significant antagonist in L. Frank Baum's children's book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The Wicked Witch of the West is the malevolent ruler of the Winkie Country. Her castle is described as beautiful instead of being the sinister fortress shown in the movie. In all versions, she is seriously aquaphobic, and with good reason. The Wicked Witch of the West was not actually related to the Wicked Witch of the East in the books, but leagued together with her, the Wicked Witch of the South and Mombi to conquer the Land of Oz and divide it among themselves, as recounted in L. Frank Baum's Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz. She shows no interest in the death of the Eastern Witch; all she cares about is obtaining the Silver Shoes which will increase her power. The Wicked Witch of the West was one of the most powerful witches in all of Oz. In ensuing Oz books, her power is described as having been so great that even Glinda the Good Witch of the South feared her.
W. W. Denslow's illustrations for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz depict her as a paunched old hag with three pigtails and an eye-patch. L. Frank Baum himself specified that she only had one eye, but that it "was as powerful as a telescope", enabling the witch to see what was happening anywhere in her kingdom from her castle windows. Other illustrators, such as Paul Granger, placed her eye in the center of her forehead, as a cyclops. Usually, she is shown wearing an eye patch, however some illustrations incorrectly show her with two eyes.
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| The Wicked Witch of the West (portrayed by Margaret Hamilton) |
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| The Wicked Witch of the West (portrayed by Mila Kunis) |
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Monday, October 14, 2013
Horoscopes: 10.14.13
Aries: March 21 - April 20
The world is full of wonders, but there is always room to add a bit of your own...
Taurus: April 21 - May 21
Learn to face your adversities with grace and faith for the most beautiful things are often forged in fire.
Gemini: May 22 - June 21
Unfortunately, sometimes joy and sorrow are passengers in the same car, but each one has a role to play in the journey.
Cancer: June 22 - July 22
True strength doesn't come from surviving every battle you've swung a sword in. It comes from surviving the aftermath.
Leo: July 23 - August 22
Only when you finally feel complete peace within, will you be able to create moments of wonder.
Virgo: August 23 - September 22
Do the laundry. Clean the kitchen. Sweep the floor. Sometimes you need to tend to things inside the house, before the things outside of it can make sense.
Libra: September 23 - October 23
Do something unexpected and reckless today. The Universe will not only forgive you, it's actually hoping you will...
Scorpio: October 24 - November 22
Somewhere along the way, you have lost your sense of self and replaced it with someone else's expectations of you. They're not the same. Not by a longshot.
Sagittarius: November 23 - December 21
Stop approaching life from a sense of brokenness. You are beautiful. You are whole. You are powerful. Live.
Capricorn: December 22 - January 20
It's amazing how quickly things begin to filter and fall into place once the heavy blinders have been lifted.
Aquarius: January 21 - February 19
Why is it so hard for you to see the amazing things other people see in you? Declutter your self-image.
Pisces: February 20 - March 20
Sometimes we just need to believe that we are exactly where we need to be, and see each moment with trust rather than fear.
Magica De Spell
Magica De Spell
Magica De Spell is a fictional character of the Scrooge McDuck universe, a sorceress created by Carl Barks. She constantly steals or attempts to steal Scrooge McDuck's Number One Dime, which she believes will play a vital role in magically obtaining the same fabulous wealth of its owner.
The Sorceress first appeared in The Midas Touch, published in December, 1961. According to Barks, he intended to create her as another recurring antagonist for Scrooge, in addition to The Beagle Boys and Flintheart Glomgold. But in contrast to Witch Hazel from Trick or Treat, first released on October 10, 1952, or even Mad Madam Mim, she would not be in the image of the old hag usually associated with witches. He wanted to create a youthful and attractive enchantress, so he took inspiration for her look from Italian actresses Gina Lollobrigida and Sophia Loren. He also wanted her to be seductive, amoral, and somewhat threatening. In a later interview, Barks identified a similar figure from the comic strips of Charles Addams as another source of inspiration for Magica, namely Morticia Addams of The Addams Family.
All in all, Barks drew nine stories with Magica: The Midas Touch (1961), Ten-Cent Valentine, The Unsafe Safe, and Raven Mad (1962); Oddball Odyssey, For Old Dime's Sake, and Isle of Golden Geese (1963), The Many Faces of Magica de Spell and Rug Riders in the Sky (1964). In the latter, Barks tried to increase the usability of the character by having plots turn on other magic artifacts, here a flying carpet, not always having to repeat the joke about Scrooge's first coin.
Magica De Spell is a fictional character of the Scrooge McDuck universe, a sorceress created by Carl Barks. She constantly steals or attempts to steal Scrooge McDuck's Number One Dime, which she believes will play a vital role in magically obtaining the same fabulous wealth of its owner.
The Sorceress first appeared in The Midas Touch, published in December, 1961. According to Barks, he intended to create her as another recurring antagonist for Scrooge, in addition to The Beagle Boys and Flintheart Glomgold. But in contrast to Witch Hazel from Trick or Treat, first released on October 10, 1952, or even Mad Madam Mim, she would not be in the image of the old hag usually associated with witches. He wanted to create a youthful and attractive enchantress, so he took inspiration for her look from Italian actresses Gina Lollobrigida and Sophia Loren. He also wanted her to be seductive, amoral, and somewhat threatening. In a later interview, Barks identified a similar figure from the comic strips of Charles Addams as another source of inspiration for Magica, namely Morticia Addams of The Addams Family.
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| Magica De Spell |
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Sunday, October 13, 2013
Morticia Addams
Morticia Addams
Morticia A. Addams is the fictional mother of The Addams Family, created by cartoonist Charles Addams and based on his first wife Barbara. Morticia is the wife of Gomez Addams and mother of Wednesday, Pugsley and Pubert Addams. The character originated in the Charles Addams cartoons for The New Yorker in the 1930s. In the cartoons, none of the family members had names. When the characters were adapted to the 1964 television series, Charles Addams gave her the name "Morticia", implying "death".
Morticia is described as a vamp; she is slim, with extremely pale skin and long flowing straight black hair. She commonly wears black dresses to match her hair, tightly form fitting, with a hobble skirt. According to Wednesday, Morticia applies baking powder to her face instead of actual makeup.
Morticia was portrayed by Carolyn Jones in the television series of the 1960s, and by Anjelica Huston in The Addams Family (1991) and its sequel Addams Family Values (1993). Daryl Hannah played Morticia in the 1998 film, Addams Family Reunion. Ellie Harvie played Morticia in the revival series, The New Addams Family. In the first animated series made in 1973, Morticia was voiced by Janet Waldo. Jones also voiced this character in an episode of The New Scooby-Doo Movies which featured the family. In the 1992 animated series, she was voiced by Nancy Linari. In the 2010 Broadway musical, Morticia was portrayed by Bebe Neuwirth. Brooke Shields replaced her in the role of Morticia on June 28, 2011.
Morticia was also the inspiration for Walt Disney's duck-witch Magica De Spell, first designed and drawn by Carl Barks.
Morticia A. Addams is the fictional mother of The Addams Family, created by cartoonist Charles Addams and based on his first wife Barbara. Morticia is the wife of Gomez Addams and mother of Wednesday, Pugsley and Pubert Addams. The character originated in the Charles Addams cartoons for The New Yorker in the 1930s. In the cartoons, none of the family members had names. When the characters were adapted to the 1964 television series, Charles Addams gave her the name "Morticia", implying "death".
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| The Addams Family |
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| Morticia Addams (portrayed by Carolyn Jones) |
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| Morticia Addams (portrayed by Anjelica Huston) |
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Saturday, October 12, 2013
LEGO: Professor McGonagell
Professor Minerva McGonagall is the Transfiguration
Professor, Head of Gryffindor House, former Deputy Headmistress, and
Headmistress of Hogwarts. She is also an Animagus, taking the form of a tabby cat. McGonagall was a member of both the First and Second Order of the
Phoenix, an organisation led by Albus Dumbledore in order to oppose Lord
Voldemort. She also strongly opposed Dolores Umbridge's reign of tyranny at Hogwarts as the High Inquisitor and then Headmistress. McGonagall fought in the Battle of Hogwarts.
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| Professor Minerva McGonagall |
Professor Minerva McGonagall is available in LEGO Sets #4729 Dumbledore's Office, and #4842 Hogwarts Castle.
Minerva McGonagall
Minerva McGonagall
Minerva McGonagall is Deputy Headmistress, head of Gryffindor House, Transfiguration professor, and later Headmistress at Hogwarts, where she began teaching in December 1956. She is first introduced in the opening chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, when she meets Dumbledore a the home of Harry Potter's aunt and uncle, Vernon and Petunia Dursley. McGonagall is described as a tall, rather severe-looking woman, with black hair typically drawn into a tight bun. She wears emerald green robes, a pointed hat, and always has a very prim expression. She speaks with a slight Scottish accent. She is, according to Rowling, a sprightly 70-year-old. Harry's immediate impression of her is of someone who is not to be crossed...
Minerva McGonagall is Deputy Headmistress, head of Gryffindor House, Transfiguration professor, and later Headmistress at Hogwarts, where she began teaching in December 1956. She is first introduced in the opening chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, when she meets Dumbledore a the home of Harry Potter's aunt and uncle, Vernon and Petunia Dursley. McGonagall is described as a tall, rather severe-looking woman, with black hair typically drawn into a tight bun. She wears emerald green robes, a pointed hat, and always has a very prim expression. She speaks with a slight Scottish accent. She is, according to Rowling, a sprightly 70-year-old. Harry's immediate impression of her is of someone who is not to be crossed...
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| Professor Minerva McGonagall (portrayed by Maggie Smith) |
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Friday, October 11, 2013
LEGO: Professor Dumbledore
Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore is a major character and one of the protagonists of J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter
series. For most of the series, he is the headmaster of the wizarding
school, Hogwarts. As part of his backstory, it is revealed that he is
the founder and leader of the Order of the Phoenix, an organization
dedicated to fighting the main antagonist of the series, Lord Voldemort.
Professor Dumbledore is available in the following LEGO Sets:
#3862 Harry Potter Hogwarts (microfigure)
#4707 Hagrid's Hut (purple robes with yellow skin)
#4709 Hogwarts Castle (purple robes with yellow skin)
#4729 Dumbledore's Office (purple robes with yellow skin)
#4767 Harry and the Hungarian Horntail (blue robe variation)
#5378 Hogwarts Castle (blue robe variation)
#4757 Hogwarts Castle (flesh skin with purple robes)
#4842 Hogwarts Castle (light blue robe variation)
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| Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore |
#3862 Harry Potter Hogwarts (microfigure)
#4707 Hagrid's Hut (purple robes with yellow skin)
#4709 Hogwarts Castle (purple robes with yellow skin)
#4729 Dumbledore's Office (purple robes with yellow skin)
#4767 Harry and the Hungarian Horntail (blue robe variation)
#5378 Hogwarts Castle (blue robe variation)
#4757 Hogwarts Castle (flesh skin with purple robes)
#4842 Hogwarts Castle (light blue robe variation)
Albus Dumbledore
Albus Dumbledore
Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore is a major character and one of the protagonists of J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. For most of the series, he is the headmaster of the wizarding school, Hogwarts. As part of his backstory, it is revealed that he is the founder and leader of the Order of the Phoenix, an organization dedicated to fighting the main antagonist of the series, Lord Voldemort.
Considered the most powerful wizard in the world, Dumbledore is benevolent and wise, a good wizard in the style of Merlin. He almost constantly gives off an aura of serenity and composure, rarely displaying intense emotions of anger or fear. Yet despite his benign nature, it is said that Dumbledore was the only wizard Lord Voldemort ever truly feared. Dumbledore is very eccentric and even slightly effeminate; he is very fond of knitting patterns and frequently wears flamboyant clothing (at one point, he is seen wearing a flowered bonnet). He is also known for his odd displays of whimsicality; he often uses humor to make people feel comfortable in his presence. As a supremely talented wizard, Dumbledore displays numerous examples of extraordinary powers. His abilities as a wizard are combined with a kind of cunning and subtlety of mind that allowed him to comprehend human nature and turn the better aspects of humanity (trust, love, and friendship) to Voldemort's disadvantage in particular. Yet despite his many talents and accomplishments, Dumbledore is never arrogant, self-important or pompous and in this he stands above the other great wizards of his day.
As a mentor to the central character Harry Potter, "Dumbledore is a very wise man who knows that Harry is going to have to learn a few hard lessons to prepare him for what may be coming in his life. He allows Harry to get into what he wouldn't allow another pupil to do, and he also unwillingly permits Harry to confront things he’d rather protect him from." In a 1999 interview, Rowling stated that she imagined Dumbledore "more as a John Gielgud type, you know, quite elderly and – and quite stately." During his time as a student, Dumbledore was in Gryffindor House. Rowling claimed in an interview that Dumbledore was about 150 years old. However, on her website, she states that Dumbledore was born in 1881, making him either 115 or 116 when he died.
The author has stated that she enjoys writing Dumbledore because he "is the epitome of goodness." Rowling said that Dumbledore speaks for her, as he "knows pretty much everything" about the Harry Potter universe. Rowling mentioned that Dumbledore regrets "that he has always had to be the one who knew, and who had the burden of knowing. And he would rather not know."
October 11th is "National Coming Out Day",
and to honor the holiday I present this little fun fact...
On October 19, 2007, JK Rowling was asked by a young fan whether Dumbledore finds "true love." Rowling said that she always thought of Dumbledore as being homosexual and that he had fallen in love with Gellert Grindelwald, which was Dumbledore's "great tragedy"; Rowling did not explicitly state whether Grindelwald returned his affections, however. Rowling explains this further by elaborating on the motivations behind Dumbledore's flirtation with the idea of wizard domination of Muggles: "He lost his moral compass completely when he fell in love and I think subsequently became very mistrustful of his own judgement in those matters so became quite asexual. He led a celibate and a bookish life."
Dumbledore is portrayed by Richard Harris in the film adaptions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. After Harris' death, Michael Gambon portrayed Dumbledore for all of the remaining films.
Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore is a major character and one of the protagonists of J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. For most of the series, he is the headmaster of the wizarding school, Hogwarts. As part of his backstory, it is revealed that he is the founder and leader of the Order of the Phoenix, an organization dedicated to fighting the main antagonist of the series, Lord Voldemort.
Considered the most powerful wizard in the world, Dumbledore is benevolent and wise, a good wizard in the style of Merlin. He almost constantly gives off an aura of serenity and composure, rarely displaying intense emotions of anger or fear. Yet despite his benign nature, it is said that Dumbledore was the only wizard Lord Voldemort ever truly feared. Dumbledore is very eccentric and even slightly effeminate; he is very fond of knitting patterns and frequently wears flamboyant clothing (at one point, he is seen wearing a flowered bonnet). He is also known for his odd displays of whimsicality; he often uses humor to make people feel comfortable in his presence. As a supremely talented wizard, Dumbledore displays numerous examples of extraordinary powers. His abilities as a wizard are combined with a kind of cunning and subtlety of mind that allowed him to comprehend human nature and turn the better aspects of humanity (trust, love, and friendship) to Voldemort's disadvantage in particular. Yet despite his many talents and accomplishments, Dumbledore is never arrogant, self-important or pompous and in this he stands above the other great wizards of his day.
As a mentor to the central character Harry Potter, "Dumbledore is a very wise man who knows that Harry is going to have to learn a few hard lessons to prepare him for what may be coming in his life. He allows Harry to get into what he wouldn't allow another pupil to do, and he also unwillingly permits Harry to confront things he’d rather protect him from." In a 1999 interview, Rowling stated that she imagined Dumbledore "more as a John Gielgud type, you know, quite elderly and – and quite stately." During his time as a student, Dumbledore was in Gryffindor House. Rowling claimed in an interview that Dumbledore was about 150 years old. However, on her website, she states that Dumbledore was born in 1881, making him either 115 or 116 when he died.
The author has stated that she enjoys writing Dumbledore because he "is the epitome of goodness." Rowling said that Dumbledore speaks for her, as he "knows pretty much everything" about the Harry Potter universe. Rowling mentioned that Dumbledore regrets "that he has always had to be the one who knew, and who had the burden of knowing. And he would rather not know."
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| Albus Dumbledore (portrayed by Michael Gambon) |
and to honor the holiday I present this little fun fact...
On October 19, 2007, JK Rowling was asked by a young fan whether Dumbledore finds "true love." Rowling said that she always thought of Dumbledore as being homosexual and that he had fallen in love with Gellert Grindelwald, which was Dumbledore's "great tragedy"; Rowling did not explicitly state whether Grindelwald returned his affections, however. Rowling explains this further by elaborating on the motivations behind Dumbledore's flirtation with the idea of wizard domination of Muggles: "He lost his moral compass completely when he fell in love and I think subsequently became very mistrustful of his own judgement in those matters so became quite asexual. He led a celibate and a bookish life."
Dumbledore is portrayed by Richard Harris in the film adaptions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. After Harris' death, Michael Gambon portrayed Dumbledore for all of the remaining films.
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Thursday, October 10, 2013
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Sabrina Spellman
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch is an American sitcom based on the Archie comic book series of the same name. The show premiered on September 27, 1996 on ABC to over 17 million viewers in its "T.G.I.F." line-up.
The show stars Melissa Joan Hart as Sabrina Spellman, an American teenage half-witch who, on her sixteenth birthday, discovers she has magical powers. She lives with her 600-year-old aunts, European witches Hilda (portrayed by Caroline Rhea) and Zelda (portrayed by Beth Broderick), and their magical talking cat Salem (voiced by Nick Bakay) in the fictional town of Westbridge, Massachusetts through most of the series.
The series' first four seasons aired on ABC from September 27, 1996 to May 5, 2000; the final three seasons ran on The WB from September 22, 2000 to April 24, 2000.
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch is an American sitcom based on the Archie comic book series of the same name. The show premiered on September 27, 1996 on ABC to over 17 million viewers in its "T.G.I.F." line-up.
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| Sabrina Spellman (portrayed by Melissa Joan Hart) |
The series' first four seasons aired on ABC from September 27, 1996 to May 5, 2000; the final three seasons ran on The WB from September 22, 2000 to April 24, 2000.
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Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Jenny Greenteeth / Meg Mucklebones
Jenny Greenteeth is a figure in English folklore. A river hag, similar to Peg Powler or a grindylow, she would pull children or the elderly into the water and drown them. She was often described as green-skinned, with long hair, and sharp teeth. She is called Jinny Greenteeth in Lancashire, but in Cheshire and Shropshire she is called Ginny Greenteeth, Jeannie Greenteeth, Wicked Jenny, or Peg o' Nell. Jenny Greenteeth inspired the lake monster (Meg Mucklebones) in the 1985 Ridley Scott fantasy film Legend.
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| "What a fine fat boy you are, Jack!" ~ Meg Mucklebones |
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