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summer wheat and poppy

A languid atmosphere, a lazy breeze,
With labored respiration, moves the wheat
From distant reaches, till the golden seas
Break in crisp whispers at my feet
.

–James Whitcomb Riley (1849–1916)

Friday, July 27, 2018
208th day of the year
Autumn begins in 57 days

Peggy Fleming (ice skater) was born on this day in 1948.
Sam Shepard (actor & playwright) died on this day in 2017.


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The longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century is this Friday, July 27, 2018. Some folks are calling it a “Blood Moon.” There’s boatloads of celestial hype—but also some truly amazing spectacles unfolding this summer. We’ll help you separate fact from fiction.
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Large, double-sided, dishwasher-safe mugs. Choose from different fun designs! Handles work equally well for both left- and right-handed people. Each mug includes a generously-sized hole that allows coffee to pour out when the mug is tilted.
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