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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: Not the Knowing, But the Knowing and Not Doing

Posted on December 12, 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. _____________________________ “To translate … Continue reading →

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Trump, White Supremacy, and the Christian Right

Posted on December 8, 2022 by wordcloud9

by IRENE FOWLER, Contributor Donald Trump is an equal opportunity racist, whose hateful, divisive and disingenouous rhetoric is cynically designed to whip up rage, in damaged, grudge-filled individuals.

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Tatamkhulu Afrika and the Dark Where Loneliness Hides

Posted on December 7, 2022 by wordcloud9

December 7, 1920 – Tatamkhulu Afrika born as Mogamed Fu’ad Nasif in Egypt, South African poet and author; he came to South Africa as a very young child, and was fostered by family friends after his parents died; he was … Continue reading →

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TCS: If We Ever Should Come to Kindness …

Posted on December 5, 2022 by wordcloud9

Good Morning!   _____________________________ Welcome to The Coffee Shop, just for you early riserson Monday mornings. This is an Open Thread forum,so if you have an off-topic opinion burning a hole inyour brainpan, feel free to add a comment.  _____________________________ “Carpe diem! Rejoice while … Continue reading →

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A Poem by Grace Andreacchi on Her Birthday

Posted on December 3, 2022 by wordcloud9

December 3, 1954 – Grace Andreacchi was born in New York City; American novelist, poet, and playwright.  Her first play, Vegetable Medley, opened at the Soho Repertory Theater in 1985.  Her novels include Music for Glass Orchestra, Poetry and Fear, and Scarabocchio. Her poetry collections include:  Songs for … Continue reading →

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Speaker Pelosi – A Life in the Sun

Posted on December 1, 2022 by wordcloud9

by IRENE FOWLER, Contributor The lioness roared and determined it was time to leap into the thickets and marshlands of a Presidential impeachment; taking the whole Pride with her and using the last of her nine lives to fight a … Continue reading →

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A Poem by Lucy Maud Montgomery for Her Birthday

Posted on November 30, 2022 by wordcloud9

November 30, 1874 – Lucy Maud Montgomery born, English-Canadian author; best known for her  Anne of Green Gables series. She also used the pen name L.M. Montgomery. After her mother died, her father left her in the custody of her … Continue reading →

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TCS: Freedom is a Dream – Rebels, Refugees, and Romantics

Posted on November 28, 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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The True Measure of Our Thanksgiving

Posted on November 24, 2022 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD “Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our Thanksgiving.” — W.T. Purkiser, author of The Gifts of the Spirit

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Thanksgiving Without Pilgrims

Posted on November 22, 2022 by wordcloud9

_______________________________________ I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.  – Henry David Thoreau _______________________________________ Thanksgiving – an American national holiday, where we celebrate the Pilgrims’ thanksgiving after the first harvest in their new land, right? … Continue reading →

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