I heard my master talking and found out he was in Kansas this weekend, and it started me thinking about TOTO, and OZ and Somewhere over the Rainbow.  I've always admired TOTO for the courage and valor he displayed during his trip to OZ.  Some dogs are freaked out by storms, the thunder and lightning paralyzes them into inaction.  Not so with TOTO, Oh No. Despite his diminutive size and benign appearance, he came through for Dorothy during battle, and was instrumental in she and her team's defeat of the forces of the Monkeymen and the Wicked Witch of the West.  That's what that witch gets for teaming up with monkeys.  Dogs are obviously superior to those simian saps.

I've always wondered whether OZ is a real place, or was the whole adventure just a dream that Dorothy experienced after being knocked unconscious during the Tornado.  There are some mornings that I wake up and look at the master's paper, hear the television and wonder whether I've arrived in OZ.  I listen to the politicians and their ideologies and it's readily apparent that one side hasn't got a brain, and the other side is sorely lacking in heart.  On top of that, both sides are in dire need of courage!  There's no Wizard in sight to cure their afflictions, and if someone claims to be such a leader it's a good chance he's a charlatan.  I haven't seen any Wicked Witches in the headlines, but it's apparent there's plenty of evil around, which she represents.  It's a good thing that the Good Witch Glinda still has some influence in the world. She uses smart, brave, good hearted people(and their best friends, dogs)  to counteract the spells of the wicked.  I hope she's winning, it's hard to tell sometimes.

My master was talking to the family and saying that he had a great time in Kansas City.  He went to a wedding, and the people in attendance were all under the influence of a magical spell.  Glinda had waved her magic wand, and a great party was celebrated by good witches, munchkins , Brainy Scarecrows , Good Hearted Tin Men and Brave Lions.  Evil was banished for a couple of days and the forces of good were triumphant.  I like happy endings. The Wicked Witch didn't dare to make an appearance.  She knew that each attendee had a glass of water (mixed with a bit of spirits) ready to throw on her evil self.  Of course I would have been happier if this dog could have made the trip to Kansas(City) too.  I was defending the castle back at home. I wish I could have magical adventures like Toto had. I guess my job is to keep the tale alive in the hearts of my fellow dogs.

Buffy
Smart, Courageous, Compassionate and Ozzie