Hi all…
Welcome to a special edition of Buddhakat the Blog… Today we are convening to celebrate the birthday of someone very special in the blog world, the inimitable Ms Red, from M3.
Yes, there was a rumour going round, that I, in my desire to get all the facts, verified that it is truly Red’s birthday today, January 26. That makes her of the powerful Aquarian type. One of the best thing about Aquarian women is that they have some really big cajones. And we all who know Red, know that she can stand up to anyone, man, woman or beast when she is right and she knows it! That may not seem like a compliment, but it is. That makes Red one of the movers and shakers of this world of ours. She gets the job done, whatever it takes!
This special gift for Red, then comes from our dearest memories and our soon to be present. I speak of the magical ruby red SLIPPERS
of the Wizard of Oz fame, from 1939. The Frank L Baum movie, starred the powerful Judy Garland. These slippers were the original design for the movie, but they were never actually worn in the film. They sold at auction for about half a million dollars, certainly higher than most of us could fit into our budget, yet certainly shoes worthy to be seen on the nimble feet of our birthday girl, herself, Red. (This is the design I am partial to!)
There are others out there, but, these MUST be THE Magic shoes, for Red has a wish bigger than any wish to have fulfilled, so we must find the shoes with the most magical oomph.
I submit for your perusal, the actual lovely red slippers that Ms Garland wore in the film, an early Technicolor success.
There are reportedly four pairs of the famous slippers: one pair in the Smithsonian, two in the hands of private collectors and a fourth that some jerk actually stole from poor Ms Garland.
And, of course they have been blessed with a powerful spell, that will just the thing for Red. However, our Red is a thoroughly modern woman, and probably needs a more current style of said ruby red slippers. Well, fear not! Just in time for the release of the 70th anniversary tribute in 2009 to the original film, designers were hot on the trail of the new ruby red slippers.
So we can be sure there will be a bevy of modernized ruby red slippers. In fact, methinks these are much more up Red’s alley! And not only are they magical themselves, they also have been imbued with the powerful energy of the original ruby red slippers. If one could see magic, you would probably see it pouring off the new ruby red slippers in waves like the shimmer of heat arising from asphalt. So, feast your eyes on these newly designed versions of the ruby red slippers. I think these are MUCH more suited to the fair feet of our fair Red.
And, I have it on good authority, that the magic of these versions is so strong, it can actually bring to Red that wish that has been part of her for so long.
So, Red, on this anniversary of your wonderful arrival into our world, I offer you these lovely ruby red slippers. They work much like the old ones did. First, select the pair that resonates most with you. I’m sure one of these will be just right.
Now, all that needs doing is for you to stand with all your loved ones surrounding you, click your heels three times and say out loud “Take me home. Take me home. Take me home.” And voila, before you know it, you and your wonderful family will be spirited away through the ether, past a dreamworld or two, to the land you have yearned for for so long. No longer will you all be in West Virginia. You will be home, where your heart is, and has been for all these years.
And we will all be on our feet cheering you along!!!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, my sweet friend Red! May this and all of your wishes come to pass as soon as possible. May you be swathed in success, wonderful friends, more awesome grandkids, and the reputation you have already earned – the powerful woman who took the world of blogs and the world of publishing and shaped them into something that creates happiness and success for all.
Enjoy your own brilliance today, Red. You have earned the right to do just that!
Images from:
Mommy wants Freebies: Oz the Great and Powerful-The Ruby Red Slippers
C’est la vie: The Wizard of OZ Ruby Red Slipper Collection
Oz the Great and Powerful: Release date 3/2013
Other Celebrations:Valentine Logar: Red’s Birthday Blast
Happy birthday Red!
Hey there Rumpydog… thanks for stopping in – hope we weren’t making too much noise with all thee partying and such! Glad you could join us!!
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Thank you!
Happy Birthday Red !!!!!!!!!! Nice one Janet 🙂 🙂 🙂
RED you are everywhere today 🙂 🙂 🙂 and yes to aquarians – lol
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Have a wonderful birthday – mine is on the 15th of feb
so YEAH Aquarians ….lol 🙂
lots of JOY your way xxx
C xx
Yaaay Aquarians!!! Rock on, Cat!! Thanks for stopping in and donning a party hat!
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We are a special bunch ❤
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Lovely birthday tribute to a lovely–and ambitious–woman. She’ll wear those slippers proudly, I’m sure.
Thanks for the FB like, by the way. I appreciate it. 🙂
Isn’t she just!?!?!? Thanks so much for stopping in, Carrie… hope your time at the magic conference was all fun and games!!
Have a great weekend!
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I have a thing for red shoes 😉
Happy Happy Birthday Red
Thanks for stepping in, Bearman!!!
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ewwww…what did I step in??
silly…. you stepped into the party!!!
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Thank you, Bearman!
I of course leave birthday wishes everywhere. This is wonderfully done
I know what you mean – I left some at your place too!
Thank you for your kind words, Val. This is totally inspired by all that Red is!!
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Thank you…both of you ❤ xxx
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I wonder if Red was born with red ruby slippers on?
Happy Birthday, Red!
And I think your Wombies have a little surprise for you.
You know, I would not be surprised if she were!!! She has so much magic around her alredy! But, it is most possible her magic is all created by her enormous energy and will to succeed and make a difference!
I heard Claret has been busy preparing for Red’s birthday!!!
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If you did not see it, there is a link to my card on the SEP. It is sooooo cute. Thank you!
Happy birthday to Red!
Thanks for joining the party, Christy!!!
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Thank you! xxx
I have seen the ruby slippers in the Smithsonian, and they ARE magical. They are displayed in a glass case at a low level so all young and old visitors can see them and reach out and touch the lighted case. The sparkle from the slippers are much like the light I feel feel from Red, the power of love.
Happy Birthday, Red!
Wow… what a delightful experience that must have been, Gail!!! Thanks so much for stopping in and sharing your good wishes for Red…
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They are really cool. I saw one from one of the collectors in an art gallery when I was young(er). xxx
awesome!!!
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A day late on this one, but I was on-time at Val’s … nonetheless, Happy Birthday, Red … and I hope you had a productive day.
At least you made it Frank!!! Thanks for joining the party!!!
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Late is not bad 😉 Thank you!
You are more than welcome … heck, you were working anyway. 😉
Belated birthday wishes, Red. I know, I’m a slow-poke. Red shoes are uplifting–no, I really mean uplifting–it’s all in the colour!
Red always looks good – never cared for it as a young ‘un, but love to stand out with it now!!
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