The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

Gladness is born of the April weather,
And the heart is as light as a wind-tossed feather.
Who could be sad on a day like this?
The care that vexed us no longer is.
–Eben Eugene Rexford (1848–1916)

Thursday, April 11, 2019
101st day of the year
Summer begins in 71 days

Oleg Cassini (fashion designer who created the "Jackie look," the signature wardrobe created for First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in the early 1960s) was born on this day in 1913.
Jonathan Winters (actor) died on this day in 2013.

Question of the Day
How many words are in the English language? Answer

2019 Spring Weather

2019 Spring Weather Forecast (Update)
Spring is well underway, but with the recent snow and cold temperatures, it may not feel that way for a large part of the country. So what’s in store for the rest of the season? Rain, shine, or—dare we say it—even more snow?

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Ferns, Folklore, Fiddleheads

Ferns, Folklore, and Fiddleheads
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