Monthly Archives: June 2022

The Fraternal Order of Cain

by IRENE FOWLER, Contributor “Adam and Eve were standing on the bank of a brook, and before them lay the corpse of Abel, who had been killed by Cain. As they sat there, not knowing what they should do with … Continue reading

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Prayer on the Football Field

by Nona Blyth Cloud Among the attacks on the Constitution this week by the six extremist Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court, they decided that a football coach must have the right to pray on the 50 yard line of … Continue reading

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TCS: Woman – a “whimsical etymological derivation”

    Good Morning! ____________________________ Welcome to The Coffee Shop, just for you early risers on Monday mornings. This is an Open Thread forum, so if you have an off-topic opinion burning a hole in your brainpan, feel free to add a comment. … Continue reading

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The Dissenting Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court

Justices Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor, and Stephen Breyer stood up for women. The other six justices voted to turn back women’s rights to the 1950s,but they will not stop there. The Witch Hunts of the 21st Century are just beginning. … Continue reading

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Sunrise And Sundown

by IRENE FOWLER, Contributor “You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world’s problems at once but don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has … Continue reading

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Journey’s End Day

June 22, 1342 – Journey’s End Day: by Shire Reckoning, the day Bilbo Baggins returns to his home at Bag End. The return of Mr. Bilbo Baggins created quite a disturbance, both under the Hill and over the Hill, and … Continue reading

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TCS: The Sweet Bread of Hard Times – 7 Poets

Good Morning! ____________________________ Welcome to The Coffee Shop, just for you early risers on Monday mornings. This is an Open Thread forum, so if you have an off-topic opinion burning a hole in your brainpan, feel free to add a comment. ____________________________ “Poetry … Continue reading

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Happy Father’s Day 2022

I’m re-posting my favoriteFather’s Day Cartoon – Enjoy! click here:

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The Tyrants’ Apostolic Creed

by IRENE FOWLER, Contributor Russian President Vladimir Putin has crossed the Rubicon with his illegal, predatory and brutal invasion of Ukraine. His vicious war is based partly on ill-conceived, debunked and short-lived lies about the victimization of Russian speakers in … Continue reading

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TCS: Music Swifter Than a Sword – Nine Poets

Good Morning! ____________________________ Welcome to The Coffee Shop, just for you early risers on Monday mornings. This is an Open Thread forum, so if you have an off-topic opinion burning a hole in your brainpan, feel free to add a comment. ____________________________ The … Continue reading

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