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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.

The Coffee Shop – MONOPOLY, the Board Game’s True Origins

Posted on June 6, 2016 by wordcloud9

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

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If You’re Bored With Tying Your Shoes

Posted on June 5, 2016 by wordcloud9

Just in case you’ve become bored with tying your shoe laces the same old way day after day, here’s DaveHax to show you how “easy” it is to change your lacing for the Ukrainian Knot, and re-learn to tie your shoes. … Continue reading →

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Cthulhu for President

Posted on June 4, 2016 by wordcloud9

When Bill Kristol, editor of the conservative “Weekly Standard,” said over the weekend that an independent candidate would be entering the race for president, this probably wasn’t what he had in mind. Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro responded to Kristol’s tweet by … Continue reading →

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Word Cloud: SYNTHESIS

Posted on June 3, 2016 by wordcloud9

by Nona Blyth Cloud The United States is a nation of borrowers. What we borrow is stuff from other cultures: words, food, music, clothing – whatever catches our eyes and ears. Then we put our own spin on it, or combine … Continue reading →

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The Coffee Shop – ‘We Make Promises’ – In Memoriam

Posted on May 30, 2016 by wordcloud9

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

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The Coffee Shop – Kindness

Posted on May 27, 2016 by wordcloud9

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

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Word Cloud: MYSTIC

Posted on May 27, 2016 by wordcloud9

by Nona Blyth Cloud “Abstract Minimalist” — Sometimes the labels that get attached to a poet’s work obscure rather than illuminate. The poet Robert Lax (1915 – 2000) pared down his work and his life to the essentials. Robert Lax dealt … Continue reading →

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The Coffee Shop – BREVITY is the Soul of Wit

Posted on May 23, 2016 by wordcloud9

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

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Word Cloud: UNDAUNTED

Posted on May 20, 2016 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD It’s 1665, and you’re an Englishwoman married to a Dutchman, who dies suddenly, leaving you nothing but debts. You’re recruited as an ‘intelligence gatherer’ for King Charles II, using the code name “Astrea.” The Crown pays for … Continue reading →

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The Coffee Shop – “Make CANADA Even Greater!”

Posted on May 19, 2016 by wordcloud9

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

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