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E'en in these bleak November days
There's gladness for the heart that heeds
.
–Charles Dawson Shanly (1811–75)

Wednesday, November 15, 2017
319th day of the year
Winter begins in 36 days

Zena Grey (actress) was born on this day in 1988.
Margaret Mead (author) died on this day in 1978.


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Have you ever heard of the Feast of Adam and Eve? Answer
 
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A Better Pie With Flaky Crust

How to Make Pie: Crusts, Fillings, and More
Pie, brought over with the earliest settlers from England, has become an American institution. Here’s advice on how to make pie the right way, including how to make the pie crust so that it’s flaky and tender. We’ve also created videos on how to jazz up your top crust with a lattice top or braided top! 
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More Roasting Tips

How to Cook a Turkey: Cooking Times and Tips
Here’s how to cook a turkey, with advice regarding how long to cook a turkey and how to carve a turkey. Don’t forget to check out the selection of turkey and Thanksgiving recipes at the bottom of the page!
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The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Engagement Calendar

A highly useful daily planner full of humor and useful advice. It’s an indispensable tool for managing your life and keeping yourself organized. Includes plenty of room for jotting down appointments and notes.  
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Time for Amaryllis Bulbs

Amaryllis: Christmas Bulbs
Amaryllises are beautiful Christmas bulbs that are easy to care for. Find out how to buy the best amaryllis bulbs, how to plant the them, how to care for amaryllis, and how to make sure they bloom again next winter!
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Original Vermont Outdoor Thermometer

Clean lines and classic elegance are the hallmark of this reliable outdoor thermometer which displays both Fahrenheit and Celsius scales. Satin nickel finish. 
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The Great Yam Scam

Are Sweet Potatoes Yams?
Are sweet potatoes the same as yams? No… and yes. Here’s the scoop.
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Stone Trivet

Money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy chickens and chickens make eggs and breakfast makes you happy.
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What to Keep in Your Car

Car Emergency Kit
Keep the following supplies in your car emergency kit, which will serve you well if an adverse situation arises in your automobile.
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Mason Jar Lids with Micro Lights

Battery powered with a 4-hour timer.
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