Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Dear Dorothy,


There you were.

In the middle of that tornado.

Everything whirling and swirling around you.

It's enough to make anyone dizzy.

And fearful.

I wish you could have seen your face when the house finally touched down.

I wish you could have seen all the emotions that rippled across...

Wonder.

Fear.

Curiousity.

Dear Dorothy.  

Change is always a bit of a whirlwind, isn't it?

Wonder.

Fear.

Curiousity.

I'm waiting for the tornado to land.

And I'm definitely not in Kansas anymore.



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18 comments:

  1. AmyAugust 14, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    Dear Jenny,
    Remember that time when the girl and her dog went through a whirlwind and landed in a land completely foreign and strange to them? Remember how it was really wonderful and she had adventures and friends and some gorgeous shoes? I think everyone's whirlwind is scary but in the end, there are crazy adventures and the lesson is learned that home is in your heart. Or something like that. Just remember to take along your dog, heart brain and courage, okay?

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  2. CarolAugust 14, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Sending good juju to you friend...and Kansas ain't so bad....the weather is nice....TODAY and we would have lots of fun! ;)

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  3. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comAugust 14, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    This is a beautiful piece, Jenny.

    On a sidenote, I met Ray Bolger (the Scarecrow) in person. He was an amazing, loving man.

    With love and faith that you'll find home.

    xoRobyn

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  4. 21 WitsAugust 14, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Sending special good wishes from Glenda the GOOD Witch, no matter where you are, may you always be safe and free from falling houses! :)...and mean flying monkies!

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  5. AmesAugust 14, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    I take change at a slower pace than others. When things seem to spin to fast in my world I just lay down and tap a nap. Sometimes when I wake those things to seem so terribly bad.

    Take a nap Jenny. :)~Ames

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  6. AnonymousAugust 14, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    Jenny! I love this on so many levels! This post has layers and deep thoughts.

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  7. Linda @ A La CarteAugust 14, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    Dear Jenny, I feel like my world is spinning a little out of control also but I know it will land and I'll be in a beautiful technicolor world! Sending you a big hug!! Linda

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  8. GailAugust 14, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    Remember there was a happy ending. Everyone had exactly what they needed and Dorothy made it home again.

    One of my favorite all time shows.

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  9. Ms. AAugust 14, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Have a safe landing, wherever that is. (and if this is a "for real" you know where I am)

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  10. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪August 14, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    My daughter acted as the good witch and dressed in a wedding gown. She was the most beautiful and talented person in that production. LOL, according to her mum.

    The boys did not have to redone the model. Sorry I wasn't very clear. It was a small school. My Dad was the DEO, the boss of education dept of the area. I was sure the principal was accommodating because of that.

    But it wasn't my Dad, I was very popular with the kids.

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  11. Busy Bee SuzAugust 15, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    I think you land where you are supposed to land....even if it feels weird and foreign. Thinking of you my sweet friend.
    xoxox

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  12. Naperville NowAugust 15, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    good advice to take your dog. and sunscreen. hang in there.

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  13. Rebecca NelsonAugust 15, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Sweet post.

    What I remember MOST about Miss Dorothy is the happy ending to her story...

    xo~Rebecca

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  14. Coralie Cederna JohnsonAugust 15, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Love this post!
    Hugs,
    Coralie

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  15. anitamombanitaAugust 16, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    Elfaba loves you...and the rest of us too.

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  16. Susan AndersonAugust 16, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Don't forget the ruby slippers, Jenny! I think they come in many guises...

    Hugs.

    =)

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  17. TerraAugust 18, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    want to come sit on my imaginary porch with me?

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  18. Bargain Decorating with LaurieAugust 19, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    Well written, Jenny. I know you have courage and a heart, so maybe you now just need to take a nap in that sleep-inducing flower meadow and find the red slippers. laurie

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