Category Archives: Art

Word Cloud: WORKING-DAYS

Posted on January 19, 2018 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD In William Shakespeare’s play, Much Ado About Nothing, Beatrice says in mock lament: I may sit in a corner and cry heigh-ho for a husband! When Don Pedro offers to get her one, she asks if … Continue reading →

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Word Cloud: CODA

Posted on January 12, 2018 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD There are some people who begin to hear the ticking of the clock louder and louder in their lives, that relentless reminder that death is somewhere up ahead. They study it, try to pry at death’s … Continue reading →

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TCS: Thoughts for a 69th Birthday

Posted on January 8, 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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Word Cloud: STUNNED

Posted on January 5, 2018 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD There are “some people” who wonder why I do this weekly series on poetry. The readership isn’t large, although I am often surprised by who shows up, and from where they are visiting. I’m passionate about … Continue reading →

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TCS: In Scotland, this is HOGMANAY

Posted on January 1, 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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Word Cloud: ANEW

Posted on December 29, 2017 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD The year 2017 has been a difficult one for many people. The increasing effects of global climate change have taken lives and destroyed homes. More people, especially children, are hungry, or waiting in a refugee camp … Continue reading →

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Word Cloud: WINTERDARK

Posted on December 22, 2017 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD In the Northern Hemisphere, we are just a day past the longest night of the year, and now the sun will linger moments longer each day until the Summer Solstice. The tides of the seasons never … Continue reading →

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Word Cloud: GREENLEAF

Posted on December 15, 2017 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD December is a very busy time for most people now. We have lots of celebrating, and gift buying and giving, going on.  But we sometimes get a chance to slow down for a few days here … Continue reading →

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TCS: Burning the Clocks

Posted on December 11, 2017 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: HIBERNAL

Posted on December 8, 2017 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD In the afternoons, it’s hard for me to believe that we are only thirteen days from the winter solstice. Day after day here in Southern California, the weather is sunny and exceptionally dry. Our fire season … Continue reading →

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