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Birch tree

Bending above the spicy woods which blaze,
Arch skies so blue they flash, and hold the sun
Immeasurably far; the waters run
Too slow, so freighted are the river-ways
With gold of elms and birches from the maze
Of forests

–Helen Hunt Jackson (1930–85)

Thursday, November 15, 2018
319th day of the year
Winter begins in 36 days

Kevin Eubanks (musician & The Tonight Show bandleader) was born on this day in 1957.
Margaret Mead (author) died on this day in 1978.


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Super-Yummy Pie Recipes

Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes: Pies and Puddings
When it comes to Thanksgiving, turkey may be the centerpiece of the table, but it’s dessert that can make the meal extraordinary. Here are eight scrumptious pie recipes using everything from classic ingredients like apples and cranberries to the slightly more adventurous combination of maple and bacon. (Yes, bacon for dessert!) Plus, we’ve included two delicious Thanksgiving puddings!
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This is an excellent crust—tender, buttery, flaky. Use this all-purpose pie dough recipe with sweet or savory pies.

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It’s time for the annual “Guess Our First Snow” contest! TEN readers who guess the correct date will win a copy of
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Local Farmers' Market Tote

Features long and short handles for convenience. Plus, a two-sided design and small interior pocket. Buy more than one and save! No promo code needed.
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Mice can be quite frustrating when they munch on your plants and on your pantry snacks. Find out how to identify them and get rid of them.
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Taller-Than-Tall Tales

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Through the years, we’ve heard yarns that take the cake, but these tall tales took the prize—first, second, and third prizes—in our 1984 Essay Contest based on the theme “The Tallest Tale I Ever Heard.”
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