Category Archives: Art

Word Cloud: MIGRANT (Hispanic Heritage Month)

Posted on September 27, 2019 by wordcloud9

Hispanic Heritage Month (annually in the U.S. from September 15 to October 15) is an acknowledgement of the many contributions to the culture, intellectual enrichment and economic prosperity of the U.S. made by Americans whose families came here from Central … Continue reading →

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TCS: Last Fruits and Bird’s Delight – Poems for the Equinoxes

Posted on September 23, 2019 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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Word Cloud: RECOGNITION

Posted on September 20, 2019 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD Recognition. A word that can mean someone’s work has been honored, ‘recognized’ for excellence, but also can mean that moment when a person feels a lighting strike of connection to an artist’s work, whatever the media … Continue reading →

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TCS: Miles of Sky – Poems for International Preservation of the Ozone Layer Day

Posted on September 16, 2019 by wordcloud9

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Word Cloud: WHIRLIGIG

Posted on September 13, 2019 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD What is one to make of Hilaire Belloc (1870-1953)? A man of so many contradictions he seems like a human whirligig. Anti-German and Anti-Semitic. Combative and intolerant in his philosophical and political writings, but whimsical and amusing … Continue reading →

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TCS: Hinges On Our Heads – Poems for Wonderful Weirdos Day

Posted on September 9, 2019 by wordcloud9

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Word Cloud: FAÇADE

Posted on September 6, 2019 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD In Georgette Heyer’s novel Regency Buck, Mrs. Scattergood’s description of herself fits my first impression of Edith Sitwell (1887-1964) perfectly: “I am shockingly expensive, but you won’t mind that, I daresay. Oh, you are looking at my gown … Continue reading →

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TCS: With Lifted Head Singing – Poems for Labor Day 2019

Posted on September 2, 2019 by wordcloud9

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Word Cloud: WINDHEART

Posted on August 30, 2019 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD My father’s favorite poem was “Ulysses,” written by Alfred, Lord Tennyson (link below). However, his favorite poet was John Masefield (1878-1967), for his many poems about the sea. Coincidentally, the two men were Poet Laureates of the … Continue reading →

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TCS: An Oh-So-Ironic Women’s Equality Day – 2019

Posted on August 26, 2019 by wordcloud9

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