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The moving Moon went up the sky,
And nowhere did abide;
Softly she was going up,
And a star or two beside.
–Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772–1834)

Monday, March 9, 2020
69th day of the year
Spring begins in 10 days

Juliette Binoche (actress) was born on this day in 1964.
Doris "Granny D" Haddock (political activist) died on this day in 2010.

Question of the Day
Where did the phrase, "The pot calling the kettle black" come from? Answer

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Maple Syrup Recipes

Best Maple Syrup Recipes
Today most people pour maple syrup onto pancakes or use it in dessert recipes. But maple syrup is a versatile ingredient. Here are some recipes for making breakfast, lunch, and dinner just a little sweeter.

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Plants That Attract Hummers

Plants that Attract Hummingbirds
Do you love to watch hummingbirds fly around your garden? Learn which types of plants attract hummingbirds and how to create a hummingbird-friendly environment in your garden!

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Forcing Tulips

Fooling Mother Nature: Forcing Bulbs
No matter how cold the winter weather, gardeners can stage spring with parlor pots of tulips, sweet-scented paper-whites, old-fashioned hyacinths, and dramatic amaryllis. Start now and don’t stop until every windowsill and side table is abloom with potted beauties. It’s a sure cure for the wintertime blues.

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The Dirt Cure

The Dirt Cure for the Winter Cough
In 1849, a farmer prescribed a “dirt cure” for a winter cough. Janice Stillman, editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, demonstrate this natural remedy. (Warning: Humor required!)

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