This is the weather the cuckoo likes, And so do I; When showers betumble the chestnut spikes, And nestlings fly. –Thomas Hardy (1840–1928) | Friday, April 27, 2018 117th day of the year Summer begins in 55 days William Moseley (actor) was born on this day in 1987. Ruth Handler (co-founded Mattel and created Barbie) died on this day in 2002. Question of the Day Is there a way to get earwigs out of my stack of firewood? Answer
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