'OZ' - The 'Other' Side of the Rainbow

'OZ' - The 'Other' Side of the Rainbow

Welcome to 'OZ' - The 'Other' Side of the Rainbow!! Posting is at 10AM, Noon and 2PM CST daily. Up to 12 days of posts on the main page. The archives have more. You can forward posts by clicking on the envelope at the bottom of the post. Enjoy your stay! *** If you need to contact me, or have a copyright issue, please use the "Contact The Wizard" form on the left side of 'OZ'. Original source and author is cited and credited in each post where possible. ***

Sunday, June 21, 2026

THE HOUSE THAT REMEMBERED - Chapter 4: The Memory Room

The boy standing in my old bedroom looked exactly like me. Not similar. Not close. Exactly. Same dark hair. Same eyes. Same nervous expressi...

Saturday, June 20, 2026

TIP: The only exercise advice you need

Exercise is a fundamental component of a healthy lifestyle, contributing to physical fitness, mental well-being, and overall quality of li...

FYI - Canada's Best Neighbours

Canada is fortunate to have strong relationships with several neighbouring countries, each contributing to its diverse cultural, economic,...

The Wolf House

TIP: Dizziness

Dizziness, a sensation of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or a spinning feeling, can be caused by various factors, including inner ear proble...

THE HOUSE THAT REMEMBERED - Chapter 3: The Boy in the Wall

I didn’t move. I couldn’t. The thing in the mirror looked exactly like me. Same face. Same eyes. Same scar above my eyebrow from when I fell...

Friday, June 19, 2026

Why certain words are funny

The humour in certain words often stems from a combination of linguistic, psychological, and cultural factors. Here are a few reasons why ...

The 411 - The most amazing chemical substance?

Determining the "most amazing" chemical substance is subjective and depends on what criteria you're using to define "am...

Q & A: Cancer

Q: How do cancer patients know the end is near? A: For cancer patients, recognizing the signs that the end of life is approaching can be c...

Origins: Jiffy

The word “jiffy” is a fascinating example of a word whose everyday meaning is much clearer than its original history. Today, when someone s...

The 411 - Australia

The name Australia comes from the Latin phrase Terra Australis , meaning “Southern Land” or “Land of the South.” 🌏 For centuries, Europ...

THE HOUSE THAT REMEMBERED - Chapter 2: The Room With No Door

The darkness lasted for only a few seconds. But in that time, I learned something about fear. Fear is not always a scream. Sometimes fear is...

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About The Wizard

The Wizard of 'OZ': Saskatoon, SK, Canada; I (he/him/his) was born September 12, 1962 in St. Boniface, MB Canada. I live in Saskatoon, SK. I have one child, a son, of whom I am incredibly proud. I attended Royal school in Charleswood and after a couple of years at St. Paul's High School, I graduated from Shaftesbury High. I attended Red River Community College in Winnipeg and received a certificate in Business Administration, with a Major in Marketing and Management. I attended the University of Manitoba, earning multiple certifications in LAN Administration and industry credentials from Novell, (CNA); Microsoft, (MCP); and CompTia, (A+). February 25, 2002 was an important turning point in my life and I was re-born.

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