The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

The birds around me hopped and played,
Their thoughts I cannot measure;
But the least motion which they made
It seemed a thrill of pleasure.

–William Wordsworth (1770–1850)

Friday, May 17, 2019
137th day of the year
Summer begins in 35 days

Craig Ferguson (actor & television host) was born on this day in 1962.
Donna Summer (singer; "Queen of Disco") died on this day in 2012.

Question of the Day
Where did the term gob referring to sailors come from? Answer

What is the Flower Moon?

Full Moon for May 2019
Learn about the full Moon for May 2019. Why is it called the Full Flower Moon? Why is it a Blue Moon? When is the best time to see the full Moon? Here are Moon facts and folklore from The Old Farmer’s Almanac.

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Fascinating Hummingbird Facts
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