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corn harvest

A shadow rests upon the fields.
As earlier Suns are setting;
The corn has reached the tasseled age, 
Its silken tresses netting
.
–Stephen H. Thayer (1839–1919)
 

Thursday, September 13, 2018
256th day of the year
Autumn begins in 9 days

Michael Johnson (Olympic athlete) was born on this day in 1967.
Frank Vincent (actor) died on this day in 2017.


Question of the Day
Why does the barometer rise instead of fall during a northeaster off the Atlantic coast? Answer

 
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Names of Hurricanes

2018 Hurricane Names
As Hurricane Florence approaches the Carolinas, we also see Tropical Storm Isaac and Hurricane Helene approaching. Wondering where all these names come from? Here’s a list of hurricane names for the 2018 season.
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Cooking With Acorns

How to Prepare and Cook Acorns
Acorns are extremely nutritious and readily available to most, making them a healthy and convenient addition to many recipes. Here’s how to prepare and cook acorns!
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