Monthly Archives: October 2022

A Poem for International Day of the Girl Child

Posted on October 11, 2022 by wordcloud9

In 2011, the U.N. declared October 11th as the International Day of the Girl Child, honoring the efforts of the Day of the Girl, a youth-led movement in the U.S. Elisabeth Hewer is a poet and author from South West … Continue reading →

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TCS: A Hundred Years Hence

Posted on October 10, 2022 by wordcloud9

  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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Three Poems for You Matter to Me Day

Posted on October 7, 2022 by wordcloud9

“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” – Albert Schweitzer … Continue reading →

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A Few Favourite Things

Posted on October 6, 2022 by wordcloud9

by IRENE FOWLER, Contributor “Cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudelsDoorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodlesWild geese that fly with the moon on their wingsThese are a few of my favorite things.” – Rodgers & Hammerstein, The Sound of Music To read Irene’s … Continue reading →

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TCS: Inclusive, Diverse, Free – Libraries Are For Everyone

Posted on October 3, 2022 by wordcloud9

    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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A Poem by Diana Hendry on Her Birthday

Posted on October 2, 2022 by wordcloud9

October 2,1941 – Diana Hendry born, UK poet, children’s author, and short story writer; won the 1991 Whitbread Award for best children’s book for Harvey Angell. Her collections of poetry for adults include Making Blue, Borderers, and Late Love: And Other Whodunnits. To read … Continue reading →

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