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wheat and corn

Many swarms of wild bees descended on our fields:
Stately stood the wheatstalk with head bent high:
Big of heart we laboured at storing mighty yields,
Wool and corn, and clusters to make men cry!
–George Meredith (1828–1909)
Sunday, August 12, 2018
224th day of the year
Autumn begins in 41 days

Peter Krause (actor) was born on this day in 1965.
Lauren Bacall (actress) died on this day in 2014.

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Sky Map (Star Chart): August 2018
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Garden sage is easy to grow—and a wonderful culinary herb that flavors meat and bean dishes (including that Thanksgiving stuffing). See how to plant, grow, and harvest sage.
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For those who like to keep an eye on the sky!
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Fried Green Tomatoes

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Is there anything better than a handful (or two) of crispy fried green tomatoes? Check out a time-tested and beloved recipe for the Southern staple below.
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Amazing lunar lore, facts, and photos!
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Surprising Uses for Salt

Household Uses of Salt
Salt certainly makes our food more flavorful, but it can also work to fix many of our unexpected challenges around the house. Here are some of our favorite household uses of salt.
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The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar

Facts, folklore, proverbs, and puzzles!
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