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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: Spaghetti Westerns – Danish Style?

Posted on February 19, 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: February 18, 2018

Posted on February 18, 2018 by wordcloud9

February 18th is Battery Day * National Drink Wine Day Pluto Day * World Whale Day Crab Stuffed Flounder Day ____________________________________________ MORE! Max Klinger, Toni Morrison and Ray Charles, click

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ON THIS DAY: February 17, 2018

Posted on February 17, 2018 by wordcloud9

February 17th is Cabbage Day Café au Lait Day My Way Day Public Science Day PTA Founders Day World Pangolin Day World Human Spirit Day * ____________________________________________ MORE! Huey Newton, Mary F. Berry and Barack Obama, click

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ON THIS DAY: February 16, 2018

Posted on February 16, 2018 by wordcloud9

February 16th is Do a Grouch a Favor Day Kyoto Protocol Day * National Almond Day National Innovation Day ____________________________________________ MORE! Isaiah Mays, Bessie Smith and Otis Blackwell, click

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Word Cloud: CONVERSATION

Posted on February 16, 2018 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD There is a strong tradition of women in America being involved in social justice movements. The Abolitionist, Women’s Rights and Civil Rights movements all have notable women in their histories. So it should be no surprise … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: February 15, 2018

Posted on February 15, 2018 by wordcloud9

February 15th is International Angelman Day * Gumdrop & Chewing Gum Day Remember the Maine! Day * Singles Awareness Day * Susan B. Anthony Day * ____________________________________________ MORE! Sarah Roberts, Shadrach Minkins and Duke Ellington, click

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A Poem for Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2018 by wordcloud9

Sonnet for the 14th of February by Thomas Hood No popular respect will I omit  To do thee honor on this happy day,  When every loyal lover tasks his wit  His simple truth in studious rhymes to pay,  And to … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: February 14, 2018

Posted on February 14, 2018 by wordcloud9

February 14th is Valentine’s Day National Donor Day * California Oranges Day * Ferris Wheel Day Pet Theft Awareness Day * Cream-Filled Chocolates Day International Book Giving Day * ____________________________________________ MORE! Richard Allen, Frederick Douglass, and Charlotta Bass, click

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ON THIS DAY: February 13, 2018

Posted on February 13, 2018 by wordcloud9

February 13th is Fat Tuesday Desperation Day * Galentine’s Day * Italian Food Day Tortellini Day World Radio Day * International Condom Day * ____________________________________________ MORE! Edward Demby, Rita Dove and Malcolm X, click

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ON THIS DAY: February 12, 2018

Posted on February 12, 2018 by wordcloud9

February 12th is International Darwin Day * Lincoln’s Birthday * Lost Penny Day * PB&J Day NAACP Day * ____________________________________________ MORE! Abe Lincoln, Olivia Hooker and Isaac Woodard, click

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