| In night when colors all to black are cast,
Distinction lost, or gone down with the light;
The eye a watch to inward senses placed,
Not seeing, yet still having powers of sight. –Lord Brooke Fulke Greville (1554–1628) |
Monday, October 30, 2017
303rd day of the year
Winter begins in 52 days
Andrea Mitchell (newscaster) was born on this day in 1946.
Al Molinaro (actor) died on this day in 2015.
Question of the Day
Why do people say "The devil is beating his wife" to describe a rainstorm that occurs while the sun is shining? Answer |
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Halloween Star Gazing
The Seven Sisters at Halloween
It’s an annual autumn ritual: The reappearance of the glorious Seven Sisters. During Halloween’s week it always rises in the east before 7 PM and is nicely up after 8 PM. Learn more about the Pleiades—and thr connection to All Hallows’ Eve. |
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Beautiful Allium Varieties
Growing Allium: The Ornamental Onion
Eye-catching and easy to grow, ornamental onions, of the genus Allium, deserve a place in every garden. Fall is the best time to plant these deer- and rodent-resistent bulbs. |
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Halloween Dinner Fun
Easy Halloween Dinner Recipe Ideas
Cook up a Halloween dinner for something fun! Here is an easy Halloween menu with three recipes for a main dish, scary punch drink, and creepy dessert! |
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The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Engagement Calendar
A highly useful daily planner full of humor and useful advice. It’s an indispensable tool for managing your life and keeping yourself organized. Includes plenty of room for jotting down appointments and notes. |
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Fake Blood, Anyone?
Halloween Makeup and Fake Blood
Make our own Halloween makeup out of pantry potions. Here are recipes to paint your face, make fake blood, and more! |
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Stinky Smells in the Home
How to Get Rid of Bad Smells
There are many ways to mask bad smells in your home, but how do you truly get rid of them? Here’s how to get rid of bad smells once and for all! |
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