Commenting on Sen. McCain's speech at Liberty University last Saturday, and President Bush's speech to the nation on immigration on Monday, kept me from noting an important milestone. May15 was the 150th anniversary of the birth of L. Frank Baum (1856-1919), author of the beloved classic, The Wizard of Oz.
So, in belated tribute to Mr. Baum, I award him the quote of the day: "I have learned to regard fame as a will-o-the-wisp, which when caught, is not worth the possession; but to please a child is a sweet and lovely thing that warms one's heart and brings its own reward."
Comments (2)
150th?
Posted by Glynn Young | May 19, 2006 2:17 PM
Posted on May 19, 2006 14:17
Thanks for the correction. I've amended the text.
Posted by Hal Gordon | May 19, 2006 10:56 PM
Posted on May 19, 2006 22:56