“Wow!” I breathed, impressed, when my cousin Philomena unveiled to me her remodeled kitchen, her mother’s brown-shrouded shrine to the 1970s newly transformed into an airy beacon to North London chic.
Thoroughly enjoyed this story. Too bad Philomena didn't have the opportunity to fall in love with this movie classic, so it made for a very humorous conversation. I actiually lived in Kansas for five years. I taught at a small liberal arts college. I got the job because when the head of the Art Department picked me up at the airport for my interview and asked where I wanted to go in the city, I said "12th Street and Vine."
The proper quote being “Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore.” I do occasionally say it and usually include "Toto" which adds something to suggest we're not in Africa either.
Not in Kansas anymore is the BEST expression, and everyone should be forced to watch The Wizard of Oz just so people can deploy it at will without having to explain themselves.
I'm glad you liked it, Jennifer. I'd honestly forgotten that it's not an expression British people use, and genuinely did not understand what it was that she didn't understand!
Thoroughly enjoyed this story. Too bad Philomena didn't have the opportunity to fall in love with this movie classic, so it made for a very humorous conversation. I actiually lived in Kansas for five years. I taught at a small liberal arts college. I got the job because when the head of the Art Department picked me up at the airport for my interview and asked where I wanted to go in the city, I said "12th Street and Vine."
Just so he didn't leave you standin' there, Karen ...
The proper quote being “Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore.” I do occasionally say it and usually include "Toto" which adds something to suggest we're not in Africa either.
I think if I'd added Toto, I'd have sent her over the edge, Bob!
Jeezus Mary and Joseph and a wee flying monkey! You have the patience of a saint!
I think it was Philomena's patience that was tried more sorely than mine, Sheena, but I'm glad you enjoyed the story anyway!
Gabrielle - the Kansas quote is oft-used in our house...We are birds of a feather!
In so many ways, Sharon!
Love an Oz story
My grandson was the Scarecrow in his school production
He was fab ( but then I must be biased )
Actually he was very good
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It's in the genes, Angela!
Not in Kansas anymore is the BEST expression, and everyone should be forced to watch The Wizard of Oz just so people can deploy it at will without having to explain themselves.
Everyone, Louise, except, apparently, those who are traumatized by the idea of flying monkeys ...
I enjoyed this conversation very much as an American who loves the Wizard of Oz and Wicked.
I'm glad you liked it, Jennifer. I'd honestly forgotten that it's not an expression British people use, and genuinely did not understand what it was that she didn't understand!
Maybe she would have understood if she wasn’t traumatized by The Wizard of Oz.