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Nona Blyth Cloud has lived and worked in the Los Angeles area for over 50 years, spending much of that time commuting on the 405 Freeway. After Hollywood failed to appreciate her genius for acting and directing, she began a second career managing non-profits, from which she has retired. Nona has now resumed writing whatever comes into her head, instead of reports and pleas for funding. She lives in a small house overrun by books with her wonderful husband.

Word Cloud: MULTI-RACIAL (Redux)

Posted on July 12, 2019 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD She was born as Alice Ruth Moore on July 19, 1875, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her heritage was a complex mix: Creole, which in her city meant descendants of early French and Spanish inhabitants; African American, … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: July 11, 2019

Posted on July 11, 2019 by wordcloud9

July 11th is World Population Day * Blueberry Muffin Day Bowdler’s Day * Cheer up the Lonely Day National Mojito Day Rainier Cherries Day All American Pet Photo Day _______________________________________ MORE! Gwendolyn Lizarraga, Harold Bloom and Jhumpa Lahiri, click

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ON THIS DAY: July 10, 2019

Posted on July 10, 2019 by wordcloud9

July 10th is: Clerihew Day! * Teddy Bear Picnic Day Nikola Tesla Day * National Piña Colada Day _______________________________________ MORE! Nikola Tesla, Mavis Staples and Arthur Ashe, click

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Marie Ponsot: Lavender for Grace, Rosemary for Remembrance

Posted on July 9, 2019 by wordcloud9

_____________________________________ Marie Ponsot (April 6, 1921 – July 5, 2019) American poet, essayist, critic and translator; winner of the 1998 National Book Critics Circle Award for The Bird Catcher. Among many other awards, she was honored by the Poetry Foundation … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: July 9, 2019

Posted on July 9, 2019 by wordcloud9

July 9th is: Open Heart Day * Gothic Novel Day * National Sugar Cookie Day _______________________________________ MORE! Ann Radcliffe, Daniel Williams, and June Jordan, click

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ON THIS DAY: July 8, 2019

Posted on July 8, 2019 by wordcloud9

July 8th is: Chocolate with Almonds Day Bodypainting Day * Coca-Cola Day * Math 2.0 Day National Blueberry Day * _______________________________________ MORE! Raquel Correa, Jonathan Daniels and Ruby Sales, click

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TCS: Here, There Are Blueberries

Posted on July 8, 2019 by wordcloud9

. . .Good Morning! . . Today is National Blueberry Day ___________________________________________ 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 … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: July 7, 2019

Posted on July 7, 2019 by wordcloud9

July 7th is: Strawberry Sundae Day World Chocolate Day * Tell the Truth Day Save the Dive Bar Day Father-Daughter Take a Walk Day ______________________________________ MORE! Nettie Stevens, Marc Chagall and Margaret Walker,  click

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ON THIS DAY: July 6, 2019

Posted on July 6, 2019 by wordcloud9

July 6th is: U.S. Currency Day * International Kissing Day Hand Roll (Sushi) Day * National Fried Chicken Day ______________________________________ MORE! Jan Hus, Bessie Head and Earl Warren, click

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ON THIS DAY: July 5, 2019

Posted on July 5, 2019 by wordcloud9

July 5th is: Apple Turnover Day Graham Cracker Day Bikini Day * Workaholics Day _________________________________________ MORE! Frederick Douglass, Clara Zetkin and Jean Cocteau, click

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