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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.

TCS: Love and Joy Come to You . . .

Posted on December 10, 2018 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 … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: December 9, 2018

Posted on December 9, 2018 by wordcloud9

December 9th is National Pastry Day Weary Willie Day * International Anti-Corruption Day * International Day of Veterinary Medicine * International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims * _______________________________________ MORE! John Milton, Dolores Ibárruri and Lech Walesa, click

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A Sigh for the Whims of Male Historians (Redux)

Posted on December 8, 2018 by wordcloud9

Originally posted on December 8, 2016 It was recorded on November 23, 534 BC, that Thespis of Icaria became the first actor to step out of the chorus and portray a character onstage. Now celebrated as International Thespian Day. ______________________________________

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ON THIS DAY: December 8, 2018

Posted on December 8, 2018 by wordcloud9

December 8th is Chocolate Brownie Day National Lard Day Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day * _______________________________________ MORE! Wang Anshi, Conceição Lima and John Lennon, click

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ON THIS DAY: December 7, 2018

Posted on December 7, 2018 by wordcloud9

December 7th is International Civil Aviation Day * National Cotton Candy Day Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day * _______________________________________ MORE! Cicero, Akiko Yosano and Noam Chomsky, click

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Word Cloud: SNOWBLIND (Redux)

Posted on December 7, 2018 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD It’s an irony that the things I like best about Christmas are traditions from places where Winter means snow and ice. The smell of pine warmed by glowing lights, carols full of cold Decembers, and hot … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: December 6, 2018

Posted on December 6, 2018 by wordcloud9

December 6th is Microwave Oven Day * National Miners’ Day * Mitten Tree Day * National Gazpacho Day Pawnbroker’s Day _______________________________________ MORE! Evelyn Underhill, Ira Gershwin and Mall Nukke, click

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ON THIS DAY: December 5, 2018

Posted on December 5, 2018 by wordcloud9

December 5th is Comfort Food Day Repeal of Prohibition Day * Sacher-Torte Day * World Soil Day * _______________________________________ MORE! Mozart, Joan Didion and Eddie the Eagle, click

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ON THIS DAY: December 4, 2018

Posted on December 4, 2018 by wordcloud9

December 4th is Cab Franc Grape Day National Cookie Day * National Sock Day Wear Brown Shoes Day World Wildlife Conservation Day * _______________________________________ MORE! Persius, Edith Cavell and Cecil B. DeMille, click

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ON THIS DAY: December 3, 2018

Posted on December 3, 2018 by wordcloud9

December 3rd is Peppermint Latte Day Roof over Your Head Day International Day for Persons with Disabilities * _______________________________________ MORE! Hector Berlioz, Anna Freud and Muntu Myesa, click

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