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Ah, Sun-flower, weary of time,
Who countest the steps of the Sun,
Seeking after that sweet golden clime
Where the traveller's journey is done:
Where the Youth pined away with desire,
And the pale Virgin shrouded in snow
Arise from their graves, and aspire
Where my Sun-flower wishes to go
–William Blake (1757–1827)

Friday, August 28, 2020
Today in history: find out more.

Autumn begins in 25 days

Question of the Day
Was any U.S. president knighted by England? – Answer

Puzzle of the Day
The Granite State.
(Name the U.S. state!) – Answer

How to Cook Acorns

How to Prepare and Cook Acorns
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Two-Ingredient Jam

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The Moon, Jupiter, and Saturn

Night Sky for August 2020
Look up! The month of August ends with the waxing Moon meeting giant planets Jupiter and Saturn in the night sky. The Jupiter conjunction on Friday, August 27, can’t be missed! See Bob Berman’s Sky Watch for August for more information.

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Shrubs for Autumn Color

Best Shrubs for Fall Planting
The gardening season is winding down. Last call for filling in those bare spots in your landscaping with a shrub or two. Discover six shrubs that add color during the autumn months.

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Best Herbs for Indoors

Growing Herbs Indoors
Even just a few pots of herbs indoors can supply you with wonderful flavors at your fingertips year-round. All you need is a sunny windowsill or grow lights. Here are seven herbs that will grow well indoors and provide you with beauty, flavor, and scents into winter!

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2021 Engagement Calendar

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