The meaning of the word nephelococcygia is originates from Aristophanes' play The Birds. It's the Greek word for "Cloud Cuckoo Land," the Utopian city in the clouds that the main character sways altogether the birds in the world to build.

Cloud staring, or sky gazing, can be a fun way to pass the afternoon hrs. Much fun, tho', I have found it to be implausibly restful. It is getting a little cold out to do it lately, but it is a popular spring/summer custom.

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