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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.

Happy Birthday Mozart!

Posted on July 26, 2016 by wordcloud9

Not THAT Mozart – this one: Franz Xaver Wolfgang Mozart (1791-1844) Franz “Wolfgang” was born in Vienna, five months before his father’s death, the younger of his parents’ two surviving children. He was a composer, pianist, conductor, and teacher from the … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: July 26, 2016

Posted on July 26, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 26 is One Voice Day All or Nothing Day Aunt and Uncle’s Day Disability Independence Day World Festivals and National Holidays Canada – Montréal: Festival Haïti en Folie Cuba – Día de la Rebeldía India – Tripura: Ker Puja Liberia … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: July 25, 2016

Posted on July 25, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 25 is Red Shoe Day Culinarians Day Merry-Go-Round Day Thread the Needle Day World Festivals and National Holidays Costa Rica – Annexation of Guanacaste Cuba – Revolution Anniversary Puerto Rico – Constitution Day Germany – Bayreuth: Wagner Festspiele (1st … Continue reading →

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The Coffee Shop: L.A. – Before First Light

Posted on July 25, 2016 by wordcloud9

The Coffee Shop is an open thread-style discussion forum for human interest news of the day. —oooOooo– There are several hosts, each host being responsible for picking a “theme of the day” and starting the discussion. But in an open thread, … Continue reading →

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Honey Bees and Hummingbirds – Masters of the Air

Posted on July 24, 2016 by wordcloud9

Honey bees and Hummingbirds are both remarkable fliers.    Honey bees: Honey bees dance to communicate important information, such as where food or a new home can be found. Scientists have decoded these dances to discover that honey bees know … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: July 24, 2016

Posted on July 24, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 24 is Cousins Day National Tequila Day Tell An Old Joke Day Thermal Engineers Day World Festivals and National Holidays Ecuador – Simón Bolívar Day Greece – Restoration of Democracy Oman – Renaissance Day Holiday (2nd day) United States … Continue reading →

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The Jesus Christ Lizard – NOT swearing – Just Amazed

Posted on July 23, 2016 by wordcloud9

This Basilisk Lizard in Costa Rica has a “superpower” – watch it in action. Youngsters can run 8.4 KM/H (over 5 MPH) for 10 to 20 meters on water, adults can only cover a few meters before sinking. Basilisks are commonly found … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: July 23, 2016

Posted on July 23, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 23rd is Hot Enough For Ya Day International Yada, Yada, Yada Day National Day of the Cowboy National Drowning Prevention Day National Vanilla Ice Cream Day World Festivals and National Holidays California – Monterey Music & Craft Beer Festival … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: July 22, 2016

Posted on July 22, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 22nd is Hammock Day Lion’s Share Day Pi Approximation Day Spoonerism Day Summer Leisure Day World Festivals and National Holidays Austria – Salzburg Festival (1st day) Canada – Vancouver Spirit of  the People Powwow Gambia – Revolution Day Malaysia … Continue reading →

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Word Cloud: REVISITING

Posted on July 22, 2016 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD On Friday, July 24, 2015, my very first “Word Cloud” appeared at Flowers for Socrates. There’s been another one every Friday since, so I’ve now posted 52 profiles at this site. The first poet I wrote about … Continue reading →

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