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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.

Billboard Hot 100 – Dedicated to the One I Love

Posted on July 13, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 13, 1959 —  The Shirelles released “Dedicated To The One I Love”   And it really is dedicated to the one I love – Today is my husband’s birthday. Happy Birthday, Love! “Dedicated to the One I Love” was written by Lowman … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: July 13, 2016

Posted on July 13, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 13th is World Cup Football Day National French Fries Day Embrace Your Geekiness Day International Rubik’s Cube Day Gruntled Workers Day * * if you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands! WORLD FESTIVALS & NATIONAL HOLIDAYS  Australia – Alice … Continue reading →

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SEAHORSES: Morning Dancers

Posted on July 12, 2016 by wordcloud9

“The male and female seahorse come together repeatedly every morning to dance together” to reinforce their pair bond, says Amanda Vincent, a marine biologist at the University of British Columbia and founder of the conservation group Project Seahorse. They change … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: July 12, 2016

Posted on July 12, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 12th is Different Colored Eyes Day Pecan Pie Day Simplicity Day Night of Nights Barbershop Music Appreciation Day NATIONAL HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD India – Kharchi Puja Mongolia – Manly Games/Naadam Holiday – Day 2 Northern Ireland – Battle … Continue reading →

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Top of the Charts – July 11, 1964

Posted on July 11, 2016 by wordcloud9

“I Get Around”  by The Beach Boys, from their All Summer Long album

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ON THIS DAY: July 11, 2016

Posted on July 11, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 11th is:  World Population Day Bowdler’s Day (see below) Cheer up the Lonely Day All American Pet Photo Day NATIONAL HOLIDAYS ALL AROUND THE WORLD Belgium – Celebration of the Golden Spurs Canada – Orangemen’s Day China – Maritime … Continue reading →

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Coffee Shop: A Song to Take You ‘Over the Hills’

Posted on July 11, 2016 by wordcloud9

“Over the Hills and Far Away” is a familiar song, dating back to at least the 17th century. The tune and the title have remained constant, but they’ve been given several sets of lyrics over time. The Coffee Shop is an open … Continue reading →

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Number One on the Charts – July 10, 1950

Posted on July 10, 2016 by wordcloud9

“Mona Lisa” sung by the unforgettable Nat King Cole. The song was written by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston for the Paramount Pictures film Captain Carey, U.S.A. and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 1950. The arrangement was … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: July 10, 2016

Posted on July 10, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 10th is: Clerihew Day! (see below) Nicola Tesla Day Teddy Bear Picnic Day National Piña Colada Day NATIONAL HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD The Bahamas – Independence Day Mongolia – Political Flag Day On This Day in HISTORY 1746 – … Continue reading →

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Water in Summer: THE FOUNTAINS OF ROME

Posted on July 9, 2016 by wordcloud9

On a hot summer day, the sound of water is so cooling. Happy 137th Birthday to Ottorino Respighi, born this day, July 9th, 1879, in Bologna, Italy. Here is Eugene Ormandy conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra playing Respighi’s The Fountains of Rome. ROMAN … Continue reading →

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