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

 

Happy Monday All!!!

The weekend was a stressful one. Contactors here to get estimates on new windows for the living room and three more for a remodel of the kitchen. I might add the one was a gorgeous man...and could he fill out a pair of jeans. I do believe the mother even noticed I couldn't take my eyes off his ass. Sweet Baby Jesus. But even more stressful was the selection process of what to take and not take on the impending trip. When not abroad, I tend to over pack in general. But traveling international and paring down is hard for me. So I settle on classics, standbys, and things I know I always look good in. One suitcase is tough. I have two this time. A large and small one.  I can tell you; airport staff get bitchy and their panties in a twist when they see a trolly coming with streamer trunks and hat boxes!!! But I'm good at mix and matching outfits to make more outfits, and inner mixing casual with dressy to get some nice eclectic looks. The deed was done yesterday.  The kid came out in me and even carved two pumpkins. Today, a nice sleep in, and then maybe a toil in the garden...mostly relaxing and viewing more horror movies. The Mother has a reservation for tonight at 1700. She insisted on taking me for my birthday dinner since I'll be just freshly arrived in Portofino on my birthday. Otherwise, I'm all set. Getting worked up about the airport already. But I'll make sure to wear some nice jeans and sexy undies, just in case I hope I get pulled for a strip search by security. I meet MM#1 Fan at the Philly terminal, and while waiting, I will most likely have my traditional two gin and tonics...and two enormous pills to steady me...and then the two pep pills I will take that morning- the pep pills...so you see, I'll be already flying, before take-off.

Here's to a good Monday!

IN THREE WORDS

In this weekly feature, Ill share a weekly guest with you all and you tell me in only three words, what come to mind.

In three words...

Paul Lynde!