Category Archives: Short Video

“I Am Canadian” bringing people together

Posted on July 5, 2016 by wordcloud9

There is much to admire about Canada. Its natural beauty, its wonderful people, and its somewhat amused tolerance of its big loud neighbor to the south. And now, there’s one more thing to like: Thank you, Molson Canadian. May this … Continue reading →

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The Coffee Shop – Chameleon (video)

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Joy of Fishes

The Coffee Shop is an open thread-style discussion forum for human interest news of the day. From National Geographic – no other info, you just need to watch! This is an Open Thread. Grab your cup, pull up a chair, … Continue reading →

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Mockingbird Blues

Posted on July 3, 2016 by wordcloud9

The Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos), found all over North America, is famous for imitating the songs of other birds, but also copies many sounds that are part of the human environment. Mockingbird by Judith Harris I can hear him, now, even in … Continue reading →

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The Coffee Shop – Hallelujah! (video)

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Joy of Fishes

The Coffee Shop is an open thread-style discussion forum for human interest news of the day. From Choir! Choir! Choir!: Published on Jun 30, 2016 – It was a magical evening. 1500 hundred singers came to Luminato Festival at the Hearn … Continue reading →

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Running on Two Legs

Posted on July 2, 2016 by wordcloud9

When you say “Roadrunner,” most people think of Wile E. Coyote’s opponent – beep! beep! Here’s what they actually sound like: The real Roadrunners (‘Greater’- Geococcyx californianus and ‘Lesser’- Geococcyx velox) are among the fastest things on two legs, reaching speeds up to 26 … Continue reading →

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Red Wing Innuendoes

Posted on July 1, 2016 by wordcloud9

from Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird by Wallace Stevens V I do not know which to prefer, The beauty of inflections Or the beauty of innuendoes, The blackbird whistling Or just after “Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird” … Continue reading →

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BEE: The pedigree of honey

Posted on July 1, 2016 by wordcloud9

  Bee poems by Emily Dickinson The Bee is not afraid of me. I know the Butterfly. The pretty people in the Woods Receive me cordially— The Brooks laugh louder when I come— The Breezes madder play; Wherefore mine eye … Continue reading →

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Dragonfly Dance

Posted on June 30, 2016 by wordcloud9

Matsuo Bashō  (松尾 芭蕉, 1644 – 1694): Crimson pepper pod add two pairs of wings, and look darting dragonfly. Kobayashi Issa  (小林 一茶?, 1763 – 1828) The dragonfly! Distant mountains reflected in his eyes. by unknown poets: Meeting in flight, how … Continue reading →

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The Coffee Shop – Gertie’s First Week At Home (video)

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Joy of Fishes

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

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The Coffee Shop – Playing for Change – Everyday People (video)

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Joy of Fishes

The Coffee Shop is an open thread-style discussion forum for human interest news of the day. From Playing for Change: We are proud and honored to share this video, produced by Playing For Change in partnership with Turnaround Arts, the signature … Continue reading →

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