| Oh, good gigantic smile o’ the brown old earth,
This autumn morning! How he sets his bones
To bask i’ the sun, and thrusts out knees and feet
For the ripple to run over in its mirth;
Listening the while, where on the heap of stones
The white breast of the sea-lark twitters sweet. –Robert Browning (1812–89) |
Monday, October 22, 2018
295th day of the year
Winter begins in 60 days
Brian Boitano (figure skater) was born on this day in 1963.
Soupy Sales (American comedian, actor, radio-TV personality and host, and jazz aficionado) died on this day in 2009.
Question of the Day
How many trees does it take to make a cord of wood? Answer
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The Full Hunter's Moon
Full Moon for October 2018
The Full Moon for October rises on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. This will be the Hunter’s Moon, the full Moon after the Harvest Moon. Here’s all you need to know about the Hunter’s Moon. |
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Caring for Spider Plants
Spider Plants
Spider plants produce a rosette of long, thin, arched foliage that is solid green or variegated with white. These easy-to-grow houseplants look especially nice in a hanging basket and were a favorite in Victorian-era households. Here’s how to grow spider plants in your home! |
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Wooden Wing Bookmarks
Made in Vermont from a very thin maple veneer that won’t damage book bindings. Choose from bald eagles, barred owls, great blue herons, ospreys, peregrine falcons, snowy owls, cardinals, eastern bluebirds, and hummingbirds. |
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Beautiful Beet Soup
Beautiful Beet Soup
Our beet soup is delicious, healthy, hearty, and beautiful. |
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Sweet Potato Pie!
Sweet Potato Pie
Sweet potatoes for dessert? Yes, please! This simple-to-make sweet potato pie recipe will perfectly complement any holiday dinner. |
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Sun Face Kinetic Wind Stake
Bring dramatic excitement to your garden with this extra-large kinetic wind stake featuring a 32-inch-wide Sun fan. Beautifully hand-painted metal Sun rays dazzle as the double-blade design spins in opposite directions, creating a mesmerizing effect. Video of the wind stake in action is available. |
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Victorian Era Manners
Victorian Era Etiquette and Manners
There were countless rules of social manners and etiquette during the Victorian Era, though they now may seem a bit old-fashioned. |
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Farmers' Market Tote Bag
Great for Grocery Stores, too! This sturdy cotton canvas bag features The Old Farmer’s Almanac 1792 logo on one side and the message “Support Your Local Farmers” on the other. Made in the USA. |
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