| And the prayer, which my mouth is too full to express,
Swells my heart that thy shadow may never be less,
That the days of thy lot may be lengthened below,
And the fame of thy worth like a pumpkin-vine grow,
And thy life be as sweet, and its last sunset sky
Golden-tinted and fair as thy own Pumpkin pie! –John Greenleaf Whittier (1807–1892) |
Thursday, November 23, 2017
327th day of the year
Winter begins in 28 days
Miley Cyrus (actress & singer) was born on this day in 1992.
Larry Hagman (actor) died on this day in 2012.
Question of the Day
I always get confused about the amount of time it takes to thaw a turkey in the refrigerator. What's the formula? Answer |
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Godmother of Thanksgiving
Sarah Josepha Hale: Godmother of Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! While you are being grateful for your food, friends, and family, take a little time to remember Sarah Josepha Hale, who helped make this national day of thanks possible. |
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Presidential Origins of Thanksgiving
When is Thanksgiving Day 2017?
In 2017, U.S. Thanksgiving takes place on Thursday, November 23. (Canadian Thanksgiving was on Monday, October 9.) Here’s a brief history of this all-important feast day—plus, why turkey is traditional and other trivia, weather folklore, crafts, poetry, and more. |
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'Ol Goose Bone Method
Forecasting Weather With a Goose Bone
Can you really predict weather with a goose bone? Back around the turn of the last century, in the days before the National Weather Service, the so-called goose bone method was a famous weather-forecasting technique. |
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Sunflower Birdbath/Feeder Stake
Beautifully crafted art glass bowl that can be used as a birdbath or bird feeder. Stands strong and stable with a 3-pronged base. |
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Carving a Turkey
How to Carve a Turkey
Get a quick refresher on how to carve the turkey before placing it on the table. This is the easiest and most efficient way to carve the big bird for your feast. |
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