WICKED WITCH

File this under, "How did I Never Know This".

I just found out that before casting Margaret Hamiliton as our favorite Wicked Witch, MGM came close too and toyed with the idea of making the character more of a sexy siren. It came down to Margaret Hamiliton, and actress Gale Sondergaard who is seen here in her test costume and make-up. Down too? Who saw sexy siren in Margaret Hamiliton?? In the long run, they thought Ms Sondergaard was too glamorous and sexy to capture the "wickedness". I just assumed Hamiliton got the crooked nose from the beginning.

Who knew?

Gale Sondergaard

Speaking of Margaret Hamiliton, I also came across this camp, if not cheesy, classic clips from an appearance she did on a Paul Lynde Halloween Special. With Witchy Poo, Kiss and Florence Henderson??? Who was the booking agent for putting them all in one blender?

 

MOOD BOARD

 

A stunning weekend! Warm, sunny, and time in the gardening getting it ready for sleep and just a few sits. I was happy with what gone done, even if the leaves were already falling like crazy. Today in true autumn fashion, it is a bit cloudy and some strong gales. Drats, its Monday!!!! Sneaks up again!!! Up late watching the 1959 House on Haunted Hill. Never in the cinema has there ever been a better or more dramatic scream than that of Carol Ohmart! And she sums up perfectly my knowing it is Monday again.

October is the treasure of the year.

And all the months pay bounty to her store;

The fields and orchards still their tribute bear;

And fill her brimming coffers more and more

But she, with youthful lavishness

Spends all her wealth in gaudy dresses,

And decks herself in garments bold,

Of scarlet, purple, yellow red and gold,

She heedeth not how swift the witching hours approach, 

But smile and sings her happy life long.

FROM THECANDY SHOP

I know, I'm completely hopeless and defenseless when it comes to Latina and Spanish men. This week in the Candy Shop is Deigo de la Calle, who hails from Brazil, South America but now has set up a life in Europe, not far from the Austria border. Deigo had commented on a picture of mine on my Instagram, and I was like WHO IS THIS? All I know is he loves dogs and is the proud owner of one pooch, who he adores. Now granted Deigo has many fine assets, but just the lips, smile and those doe eyes are enough to lure me in hook, line, and sinker. I could get lost in them kids! He is just too damn adorable. Some might say too young. But honey, I'm here to tell you, youth as it advantages. Endurance. Stamina. Flexible. Vigorous. Deigo, I'm willing to try. Those lips!!!!! And a good owner is a plus too!

NORTHERN LIGHTS

Thursday night here was exciting. If you were on the east coast, then you had a very good view for the show. A severe geomagnetic storm led to the Northern Lights being visible above much of Pennsylvania, and much of the US from Texas up through the south to the Northeast. Around 10:15 I grabbed the good camera and got some very pretty shots, from the back garden and in the park. This is one of those moments I talk about that are just magical if you take the time to enjoy them.

Boy, when you see things like this, it almost doesn't look real. 

The universe and nature are amazing.