The Old Farmer's Almanac Engagement Calendar 2009 1571984593, 9781571984593

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Begin the new year square with every man. —Robert B. Thomas, founder of The Old Farmer’s Almanac (1766-1846)

from the editors of The Old Farmer’s Almanac

Writer; Heidi Stonehill ¢ Calendar editor: Martie Majoros ¢ Art director: Margo Letourneau Contributors: Janice Stillman, Mare-Anne Jarvela, Jack Burnett, Sarah Perreault, and Celeste Longacre Astronomical events are given in U.S. Eastern Standard Time or U.S. Eastern Daylight Time.

Cover painting: Secrets ofthe Morning I, by Max Hayslette About the cover artist: Max Hayslette currently resides in Kingston, Washington. Influenced by Asian masters, he is well-known for his landscape paintings, which evoke a warm and gentle, spiritual quality. His work is included in over 300 private, corporate, and public collections and has been exhibited internationally.

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Which president held the first New Year’s Day reception at the White House?

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DECEMBER 22-JANUARY 19

Symbol: V3 The Mountain Goat Ruling Planet: Saturn

Element: Earth Quality: Discipline Ability: Working for goals Traits: Capable, efficient, ambitious, witty

What should you do ifyou sprain your ankle? Call your doctor and remember P-R-I-C-E: Protection—Use a splint, brace, or bandage wrap to support your ankle and help to restrict movement. Rest—Rest your ankle; avoid activities that cause pain. Use crutches if it is painful to walk. Do this especially for the first 2 days. After this time, it is best to begin to use the ankle gently. Tce—As soon as possible, cover the injured area with a cloth, then apply an ice pack for 15 to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours while awake. Do this for the first 3 days. This will reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation. Compression—Wrap an elastic wrap or bandage from toes to midcalf, using even pressure. Wear until the swelling goes down. Loosen if circulation is hampered. This will help to prevent extra fluid from settling around the injured area.

This month’s full Moon got its name from the hungry wolves that were on the prowl now. It is also known as the Old Moon.

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Elevate—Raise the ankle above heart level to minimize swelling. Try to do this at least 2 to 3 hours dur-

ing each day and at night while sleeping.

When oak trees bend with

snow in January, good crops may

be expected.

GY: us start off right and pay up the little bills first, for it is a well-known maxim that well begun is half done.

For a sprain, bathe in good crab verjuice [an acidic juice made from pressed, unripe crab apples]. —Consult Me, 1902

~The Old Farmer’s Almanac, January 1884

DECEMBER 2008 * JANUARY 2009

Monday

Islamic New Year There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience. —French proverb

Tuesday

Before putting away Christmas tree lights, replace any that are not working.

Wednesday

There is always something to learn that will aid us to do better and more intelligent work next year. —The Old Farmer's Almanac, 1887

Thursday

New Year’s Day Eating black-eyed peas today brings good luck.

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Look for the

Saturday

Quadrantid meteor showers before dawn tomorrow.

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On this day in 1643, physicist Sir Isaac Newton was born.

REMINDERS

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JANUARY Monday

Sneezes, then freezes noses and kneeses. —The Old Farmer’s Almanac, 1966

Tuesday

Epiphany On this day, it is a Mexican tradition to serve Rosca de Reyes, a sweet bread with a

figure of baby Jesus hidden inside.

Wednesday

Thursday

Sponge off your houseplants or give them a good shower with tepid water to remove the dust.

A thermometer in Baker, California, is 134 feet high—one of the world’s tallest.

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To relieve rheumatism, wear red garters.

Friday

Saturday

Even ifa farmer intends to loaf, he gets up in time

to get an early start. —Edgar Watson Howe, American writer (1853-1937)

Gladiolus comes from a Latin word meaning “little sword,” due to the shape of the leaves.

Sunday

REMINDERS

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ANUARY

Monday

Today is a good day to entertain.

Tuesday

Drink rosemary tea to enhance your

memory.

Wednesday

Skating teaches you to do the things you should do before you do the things you want to do. —Barbara Ann Scott, Canadian figure skater (b, 1928)

Thursday

On this day in 1919, the Great Molasses Flood damaged areas of Boston.

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finds no easy chair. —Benjamin Franklin, American statesman (1706—90)

After scrambling eggs, add salted water to the frying pan for easy cleanup later.

Sunday

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ANUARY

Monday

Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday (observed) _.. even though we

face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. —Martin Luther King Jr., American civil rights leader

(1929-68)

Tuesday

The borders of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah meet at one

point—the only four-state junction in the nation.

Wednesday

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Thursday

Use natural-bristle brushes with oil-based

paint and synthetic brushes with latex.

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Ifyour feet start to itch for no apparent reason, you'll soon startajourney to anew place.

When I was born,

Friday

Saturday

I was so surprised I didn’t talk for a year and a half. —Gracie Allen, American comedienne (1902-64)

Today is a good day to end old projects.

Sunday

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JANUARY » FEBRUARY Monday

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Today starts the Chinese year of the ox.

Tuesday

It is better to deserve without receiving, than to receive without

deserving. —Robert Green Ingersoll, American lawyer (1833-99)

Wednesday

Marriedinblue, he will always betrue.

Thursday

On this day in 1900, the American Baseball League was founded

in Chicago.

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Luck is like having a rice dumpling fly into

Friday

your mouth. —Japanese proverb

To remove soot from

Saturday

woodstove glass, use a damp newspaper

dipped in cold ashes.

On a diet? Add fennel leaves to salads to curb your appetite.

Sunday

REMINDERS

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ASK

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ALMANAC

How can you remove ballpoint ink stains from washable fabric?

OF. Place the fabric ink-side down on white paper towels. Gently dab the stain with rubbing alcohol. Blot with a clean, white cloth until the stain disappears. Rinse thoroughly with the hottest water that is safe for the fabric.

JANUARY 20-FEBRUARY 19

Symbol: = The Water Bearer Ruling planet: Uranus Element: Air Quality: Inventiveness Ability: To see the future Traits: Enthusiastic, tolerant, independent

Se Afeur Prealth According to USDA dietary guidelines, a daily diet should include the following (based on 2,000 calories per day*): GRAINS

6 daily servings, of which at least three should be whole-wheat. One serving equals a l-ounce slice of

bread, 1 cup of dry cereal, or 4 cup of cooked cereal, rice, or pasta. VEGETABLES

2 % cups. Include vegetables of all colors to get a variety of nutrients and minerals. FRUITS

2 cups. Include fruits of all colors to get a variety of nutrients and minerals. FATS

6 teaspoons. Fish, vegetable oils, and nuts should be the

primary sources. MILK AND DAIRY

This month’ full Moon got its name because the heaviest snows ofthe year usually fall now.

Hunting at this time ofyear became difficult for many Native American tribes, so they also called this the Hunger Moon.

3 cups (low-fat or no-fat). MEAT AND BEANS

5 % ounces. Select lean meats, such as skinless poultry,

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beef sirloin, or pork tenderloin. Substitute cooked dry beans, fish, eggs, nuts, and seeds for meats three times

per week.

When gnats dance in February, the husbandman becomes a beggar.

*To modify this diet based on age, gender, and physical

activity, visit www.mypyramia.gov.

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The manufacture ofsugar ts comparatively a late mat-

ter. A hundred years or so ago, people got along without it except as naturally present in their foods. —Alice Peloubet Norton, Food and Dietetics, 1904

bed is a cozy

/ thing these cold nights. ~The Old Farmer’s Almanac, February 1884

FEBRUARY

Monday

Candlemas Groundhog Day First Quarter

It’s not fit out for men or marmots.

—The Old Farmer’s Almanac, 1997

Tuesday

Today is a good day to cut hair to encourage gro

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Keep all combustibles at least 3 feet away from woodstoves, heaters, and furnaces.

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Friday

the happiness of mankind than the discovery ofa new star. —Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, French writer (1755-1826)

A group of kittens is

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In colonial times, wallpaper was hung

Sunday

with tacks, not paste.

REMINDERS

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EERRUARY

Monday

Full Snow Moon

Oa a Icicles tend to form more often on the south sides of buildings. Tuesday

To see oysters in your dream isa sign of prosperity.

Wednesday

To add humidity for houseplants, set pots on trays of pebbles. Fill the trays with water to just below the bottom of the pots.

Thursday

Abraham Lincoln's Birthday His love shone as

impartial as the Sun. —from “Lincolns Grave” byJames Maurice Thompson, American

writer (1844-1901)

This year has three Fridays the 13th— in February, March, and November.

FEBRUARY ¢ 2009

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Friday

Saturday

Valentine's Day Be)

In order to recognize each other, prairie dogs

“kiss” by touching teeth.

Susan B.Anthony's Birthday (Fla, Wis.) National Flag ofCanada Day ’

Sunday

The world’s largest carousel, in Spring Green, Wisconsin, is

80 feet in diameter and has 269 animals.

REMINDERS

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EERRUARY

Monday

George Washington's Birthday (observed) Family Day (Alta, Ont, Sask, Can.) Last Quarter oc q3 Extremes meet.

Tuesday

Truth is immortal: error is mortal. —Mary Baker Eddy, American humanitarian

Wednesday

(1821-1910)

Tulipa probably came from a Turkish word for “turban,” a reference to the

flower’s shape.

Thursday

A light-year is the distance that light can travel in a vacuum (such as space)

in a year—about 6 trillion miles.

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Heritage Day (YT, Can.) Q: On what kind of ships do students study? A: Scholarships.

To avoid catching a cold, wear a necklace ofblue beads.

Saturday

First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his

Sunday

countrymen. —said of George Washington by Henry Lee, American politician (1756-1818)

REMINDERS

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EERRUARY » MARCH

To prevent _ migraines,

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Tuesday

Mardi Gras (Ala. La.)

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foretelleth wind, store offruit, and plenty. Wednesday

Ash Wednesday On this day in 1841, painter Pierre-Auguste

Renoir was born.

Thursday

To freshen smelly sneakers, sprinkle the insides with salt, wait 24 hours, and then shake the salt out.

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Friday

that makes life noble. —The Old Farmer’s Almanac, /873

Monopoly is the

Saturday

most-played board game in the world.

“March comes in like a

Sunday

lion” may have referred to the constellation Leo rising higher in the east.

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MONTHLY

REMINDERS

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THE

ALMANAC

What does the term “once removed” mean

in family relationships?

CZ It means that the two people differ by one generation. For example, a first cousin once removed from you can be the child of a great aunt or great uncle or the child of a first cousin.

FEBRUARY 20-MARCH 20

Symbol: The Fish Ruling planet: Neptune Element: Water Quality: Creativity Ability: Understanding Traits: Romantic, compassionate, imaginative, introspective

Se Your Health To keep your mouth fresh and healthy, follow these guidelines:

e®@ Brush for 2 to 3 minutes two to three times per day.

Hold a soft-bristled toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gums and gently use circular motions and short back-and-forth strokes. Also brush your tongue. Change your toothbrush at least once every 3 months or sooner if bristles become worn or you have used it when you had a cold.

@& Usea fluoride toothpaste. Also use a fluoride mouth rinse (not recommended for children under 6).

2@ Floss at least once per day. Ask your dentist to show you how to floss properly. @® See your dentist at least twice per year for checkups and cleanings or as soon as possible if any problems arise. @® Avoid tobacco and use alcohol only in moderation. Eat a balanced diet. Cut down on sugary, starchy snacks between meals; these promote tooth decay. Instead, try nuts, raw vegetables, apples, plain yogurt, aged cheese, or sugarless gum containing xylitol. These can actually help fight the effects of the acid produced by bacteria in the mouth. .

This full Moon got its name because now the ground begins

to soften and earthworm casts

reappear. It is also known as the Full Sap Moon because it marks the time when the maple sap begins to flow and the annual tapping ofmaple trees begins.

ec& March sun Lets snow stand on a stone.

Oa shall need to brush up the tools and get ready to use them by and by, and so you might as well take the rough days ofthe first part of this bleak

Honey mixed with pure pulverized charcoal is said to be excellent to cleanse the teeth and make them white. —Lydia Maria Child, American Frugal Housewife, 1832

month to do it in. ~The Old Farmer's Almanac, March 1884

MARCH

Monday

Texas Independence Day Pintos and other

dried beans are a great source of fiber.

Tuesday

Town Meeting Day (Vt) Montpelier, Vermont, has the smallest

population of any state capital in the United States.

Wednesday

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To remove mildew from marble, clean with diluted ammonia

(4 cup ammonia per gallon of water). Thursday

Itis lucky for a strange dog {o follow you home.

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A successful lawsuit is the one worn by a policeman.

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Friday

—Robert Frost, American poet

(1874-1963)

Today is a good day

Saturday

to entertain.

Sunday ofOrthodoxy Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 Aw.

Sunday

The word “fortnight” comes from Old English words that mean “fourteen nights,” or two weeks.

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MARCH

Monday

Commonwealth Day (Canada) To have fresh mushrooms on hand

for cooking, buy a mushroom kit.

Tuesday

Full Worm Moon

af #)* The Night walked down the sky With the Moon in her hand. —Frederick Lawrence Knowles, American poet (1869-1905)

Wednesday

A dash of salt makes cream and egg whites

whip more rapidly.

Thursday

Today is a good day to prune to discourage

MARCH * 2009

SMT eee 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 29 30 31

When a school succeeds in proving to a child that all its efforts are in his behalf, half the

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battle is won. —Mary Kimball

Morgan, Ameri-

can teacher (1861-1948)

On the Beaufort wind force scale, a wind speed of 19 to 24 miles per hour is called a fresh breeze.

Andrew Jackson Day (Tenn.)

Saturday

Sunday

An old U.S. $20 bill shows the magnolia tree that Andrew

Jackson planted in memory of his deceased wife.

REMINDERS

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MARCH

Monday

The 134-mile-wide Galle Crater on Mars has ridges that forma smiling face, earning it the nickname of “Happy Face” Crater.

Tuesday

St.Patrick’s Day Evacuation Day (Suffolk Co, Mass.) Never put your hand

out farther than you can draw tt back again. Irish proverb

Wednesday

Last Quarter

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When sheep turn their hacks to the wind itis a sign ofrain. Thursday

Alyssum comes from Greek words meaning “not madness,” because the plant was once thought to cure madness and rabies.

MARCH ® 2009

See Maye 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 29 30 31

Vernal Equinox

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Friday

Spring in the world! And all things are made new! —Richard Hovey, American poet

(1864-1900)

No two people have the same fingerprints —or tongue prints.

Finding the first

Saturday

Sunday

spring flower on a Sunday

brings good luck.

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MARCH

Monday

No living man All things can. —English proverb

Tuesday

On this day in 1874,

magician Harry Houdini was born.

Wednesday

Ennui ts the trouble

of those who have no other troubles. _The Old Farmer's Almanac, 1901

Thursday

New Moon

Today is a good day to start a new project.

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So many frosts inMarch, $0 many inMay.

Friday

Painting walls burns about the same amount of calories as

Saturday

walking normally.

The first thunder of

Sunday

the year awakes All the frogs and all the snakes.

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MARCH « APRIL

Monday

Seward’s Day (Alaska) Politician William Seward, instrumental

in the purchase of Alaska, also sheltered fugitive slaves in the Underground Railroad.

Tuesday

[March goes] out like a damp lamb. ~The Old Farmer’s Almanac, 1979

Wednesday

All Fools’ Day Ifyour nose itches, you may kiss a fool inthe near future.

Thursday

Pascua Florida Day First Quarter

¢ First and last “quarter”

Moons actually look like half Moons

in the sky.

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Saturday

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on this day. In the United States, most

are grown in southern California.

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MONTHLY

REMINDERS

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THE

ALMANAC

What is the formula for estimating how many miles away an approaching thunderstorm might be?

Ci Count the seconds between a flash of lightning and the thunder that accompanies it and

divide by five.

MARCH 21-APRIL 20

Symbol: °° The Ram Ruling planet: Mars Element: Fire Quality: Assertiveness

Ability: Leadership Traits: Fearless, optimistic, energetic, impulsive

Se Nour Health Ifyou experience seasonal allergies to pollen, these food compounds may help to alleviate your symptoms: @& Probiotics (beneficial bacteria), found in dietary

supplements or in yogurt containing live cultures @®

Omega-3 fatty acids, found in salmon, halibut,

tuna, cod, sardines, fish oil, flaxseed oil, canola oil,

shrimp, clams, spinach, and walnuts @® Quercetin, found in citrus, apples, cranberries, grapes, olive oil, blueberries, blackberries, onions, parsley, spinach, broccoli, kale, black and green teas, and red wine. You can also buy quercetin supplements. Research has found that quercetin is more effective when com-

2& Vitamin C, found in citrus, papaya, cantaloupe, kiwi, strawberries, parsley, bell peppers, broccoli, mus-

This month’ full Moon got its name because wild ground phlox, one ofthe earliest widespread flowers ofthe spring, are usually in bloom around this time. It is also often called

tard greens, brussels sprouts, kale, cauliflower, and

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bined with bromelain, an enzyme in pineapple.

sweet potatoes

CAUTION: Some people allergic to pollen may also be allergic to certain fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains.

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—The Old Farmer’s Almanac, April 1884

APRIL

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Adopting a pet? Adult animals are usually calmer, more predictable, and less demanding.

Tuesday

To prevent a toothache, never wash on a Tuesday.

Wednesday

Moist April,

clear June.

Thursday

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Keep clover in your lawn—it adds nitrogen to the soil.

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Sunday

A chicken’s eggshell has between 6,000

and 8,000 pores, which allow the

exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

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Monday

Easter Monday Thomas Jefferson's Birthday Thomas Jefferson invented the swivel chair.

Tuesday

Listen for the dandelion’s roar. —The Old Farmer’s Almanac, 1985

Wednesday

Under ideal conditions, 336 trillion houseflies could develop from

a single pair in one season—if they all survive.

Thursday

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Sunday

Today is a good day to begin a diet to lose weight.

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APRIL

Monday

Patriots Day (Maine, Mass.) Revere Beach, established in 1896 in Revere,

Massachusetts, was the first public beach in the United States.

Tuesday

San Jacinto Day (Tex.) If your ears ring at night, it could mean

that the wind will change.

Wednesday

Earth Day I am a passenger on the spaceship Earth, —R. Buckminster Fuller, American engineer (1895-1983)

Thursday

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peeled potato dipped in baking soda.

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Saturday

will discourage lilac bushes from

flowering.

Oranges, apples, and carrots contain pectin,

Sunday

which helps to reduce cholesterol and curb

your appetite.

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APRIL « MAY

Monday

The sun, the open air, silence, and art are

great physicians. —Santiago Ramon y Cajal, Spanish neuroscientist (1852-1934)

Tuesday

Q: What happens when it rains cats and dogs? A: You have to be careful not to step in a poodle.

Wednesday

Everyone has a gift for something, even if it is the gift of being a good friend. —Marian Anderson, American

singer (1897-1993)

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presidential inauguration occurred on this

day in 1789.

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Bread will stay fresher longer if you put a piece of celery in the bag.

Saturday

In honor of National Pet Week, make sure

Sunday

that your pet is up-todate on its vaccinations.

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What is the difference between determinate and indeterminate tomatoes?

CHA Determinate tomatoes stop growing after a certain point and set flower and fruit in a short period of time. Indeterminate tomatoes

continue to grow and set flower and fruit until frost.

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Te Your Use ergonomic tools to avoid discomfort when gardening. In hand tools, look for... @@ the correct handle size. The circumference of the

handle should be the same as the circle made with your thumb and index finger.

@@ a soft, nonslip handle that will keep your hand from cramping and be easier on the joints.

@® a handle contoured to fit your palm. Avoid handles with depressions for each finger, as they probably wont fit the size of your hand. @@ a depression in the handle for your thumb to keep your hand in the correct alignment. This will help you to avoid straining your hand, arm, and shoulder. @®& elongated handles to avoid bending or overreaching.

This month’s full Moon got its name because flowers spring

forth in abundance at this time.

Some Algonquin tribes knew this Moon as the Corn Planting Moon or the Milk Moon.

This will reduce strain on your back, knees, and hips. 2® a comfortable weight. The tool should be durable

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the waist; this will give you a good poise and keep your back straight. —Dr. Emma E. Walker, Beauty and Health, 1904

MAY

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To save energy,

dry laundry outdoors on a clothesline.

Tuesday

Cinco de Mayo Toads eat cutworms and other garden

pests. Encourage them with a shallow dish of water in the shade.

Wednesday

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Kansas City, Missouri, has the most fountains (more than 200!)

of any city in the world except for Rome, Italy.

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Saturday

A spring tide occurs

today (during the full and new Moons of

any month).

Mother's Day

Sunday

The sweetest sounds to mortals given Are heard in Mother, Home, and Heaven. —William Goldsmith Brown, American writer (1812-1906)

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MAY

Monday

To deter grasshoppers, place row covers over the plants from seedling through \.

Tuesday

harvest.

It is good luck for a bride to wear green on the night before her wedding.

Wednesday

The heaviest rains fall on theleakiest house. —Japanese proverb

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Armed Forces Day

Saturday

Nobody will believe in you unless you believe in yourself. —Liberace, American pianist (1919-87)

Last Quarter

Sunday

Ifyou sneeze at the table, you'll find anew friend before the next meal.

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MAY

Monday

Victoria Day (Canada) Before Victoria became queen, she never had her own room.

Tuesday

Wednesday

Today is a good day to plant belowground crops.

Astronomers, like burglars and jazz MuUsICIaNs, operate best at night. —Miles Kington, English journalist (b. 1941)

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Friday

To easily measure the length of the fish that you catch, paint

dots one inch apart on your fishing rod.

It is very hard to shave an egg.

Saturday

—George Herbert, English poet (1593-1633)

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Sunday

Weather lore says to expect rain ifthe new Moon falls on a Sunday.

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MAY

Monday

Memorial Day (observed) Today at 3:00 P.M. local time, Americans

traditionally take a minute to honor U.S. veterans who have died in action.

Tuesday

Ifthe hem ofalady’s skirt turns up to forma pocket, good fortune may come her way soon.

Wednesday

The human mind always makes progress, but it is a progress in spirals. —Madame de Staél, French writer

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Sunday

To keep your true love, put marigolds inyour wedding bouquet.

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sleep stages at night. e@ Plan a relaxing routine just before bedtime. Soak in

a tub. 2@ Listen to soft music or do some light reading. @@ Skip the alcohol at night. Initially, it can act as a sedative, but it can disrupt sleep later on that evening. @@ Dont’ drink or eat too much before going to bed, and avoid spicy dinners.

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course, will put himself out of the way of many temptations and dangers which come under the veil of

midnight.

he best hay is just A dried grass, cut when it is full of juice. It is sweet then, and you will see that the cows will take hold of it, and look and act as if they wanted to say that it went just to the right place. ~The Old Farmer's Almanac, June 1884

—Rev. John Todd, The Student's Manual, 1854

Monday

The Aztecs used cocoa beans as

currency. A rabbit cost ten beans.

Tuesday

Everyone has a unique set of teeth— even identical twins.

Wednesday

Remedy for hiccups: Lay a broom on the floor, bristles to the right, and jump over itseven times.

Thursday

Q: What is smarter

than a hummingbird? A: A spelling bee.

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Today is a good day to go camping.

Saturday

Orthodox Pentecost

Sunday

Full Strawberry Moon

Suspend netting over strawberries to deter birds.

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Monday

To have wholesome cooking, however good the food purchased, the

cook must be cheerful and enjoy the work. —Mary Elizabeth Carter, American writer

Tuesday

Going on an ocean cruise? Toss apenny overboard for good luck.

Wednesday

Bees will not swarm Before a near storm.

Thursday

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Saturday

tearful Mater greet the grinning graduater. ~The Old Farmer's Almanac, 1994

Flag Day

Sunday

When the U.S. flag

is displayed in a window, position the blue union so that it is in the upper left as observed from the street.

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JUNE

Monday

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Tuesday

Install a motion-

activated sprinkler to discourage animals from exploring your garden.

Wednesday

Bunker Hill Day (Suffolk Co, Mass.) The Battle of Bunker Hill was

fought mainly on Breed’s Hill.

Thursday

The greatest right in the world is the right to be wrong. —Harry Weinberger, American lawyer (1888-1944)

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Today is a good day to end old projects.

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Sunday

Venus has the longest day in our solar system—243 Earth days long!

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JUNE

Monday

New Moon

Ifmists inthe new Moon, rain inthe old.

Tuesday

Delphinium comes from a Greek word for

“dolphin,” because the flower buds resemble

a dolphin’s head.

Wednesday

Discovery Day (NL. Can.) Féte Nationale (Qué, Can.) On this day in 1497, explorer John Cabot landed on “new found land.”

Thursday

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Saturday

illuminated by a ray ofpoetry. —Georges Braque, French artist (1882-1963)

Married inthe merry month ofJune, Life will be one honeymoon.

Sunday

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It’s very hard to take yourself too seriously when you look at the world from outer space. —Thomas K. Mattingly LI, Apollo 16 astronaut (b. 1936)

Wednesday

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Independence Day

Saturday

... we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor. —Declaration of Independence, 1776

To control Japanese

Sunday

beetles, pluck them off plants and drop them into a bucket of Soapy water.

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How many people signed the Declaration ofIndependence?

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the youngest, at 26, and Benjamin Franklin from Pennsylvania was the oldest, at 70.

JUNE 21-JULY 22 Symbol: 95 The Crab Ruling planet: Moon Element: Water Quality: Sensitivity Ability: Nurturing Traits: Compassionate, domestic, protective

One way to minimize your total blood cholesterol is to manage the amount and types offat in your diet. Aim for monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats; avoid saturated and trans fats. @&® Monounsaturated fat lowers LDL (bad cholesterol) and may raise HDL (good cholesterol) or leave it unchanged. Found in almonds, avocados, canola oil, cashews, olive oil, peanut oil, and peanuts.

@& Polyunsaturated fat lowers LDL and may lower HDL. Includes omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Found in corn oil, cottonseed oil, fish such as salmon

and tuna, safflower oil, sesame seeds, soybeans, and

This month’ full Moon is so named because it occurs during the time when bucks begin

sunflower oil.

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growing antlers. It is also known as the Thunder Moon.

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careful what fats, and how much, are taken. —Margaret E. Dodd, Chemistry of the Household, 19/2

ood water, and plenty of it, is one of the first things to look out for on the farm and

everywhere else. The health of man and beast depends upon it. ~The Old Farmer’s Almanac, July 1884

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

For best results, harvest crops during a waning Moon.

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Traits: Tactful, artistic, sociable

Te UYpur Stressed out? Here are some exercises to help you relax. DEEP BREATHING

Breathe from your abdomen, not your chest. Slowly take in a deep breath through your nose; you should feel your stomach expand. Then exhale slowly through your mouth, getting rid of all of the air in your lungs. Repeat until you feel calmer. PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION (PMR)

Lie down or sit in a comfortable chair. Close your eyes. Focus on your toes; tense the muscles for a few seconds and then relax them. Move on upward through your body, tensing and then releasing the muscles in each section, until all parts of your body are relaxed. VISUALIZATION

Sit or lie down. Close your eyes. Picture yourself in a peaceful place. Think about the sights, sounds, fragrances, textures, temperature, and so forth. Focus on this place until you feel relaxed and then gradually return to the present with those peaceful feelings.

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and anxiety, and relaxing itself at once, has obtained a treasure. —Rev. John Todd, The Student’s Manual, 1854

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done by children. —Oliver Wendell Holmes, American writer (1809-94)

Tuesday

Aster comes from a Greek word for “star,” because of the

flower’s shape.

Wednesday

Seasoned wood should show cracks at the ends and make a sharp “thunk”

when hit against another log.

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It’s a joy to gaze On these beautiful days. —The Old Farmer's Almanac, 1955

On this day in 1958,

Saturday

country singer Tanya Tucker was born.

Last Quarter

Sunday

Unwashed mushrooms will keep best if refrigerated in

a paper bag.

REMINDERS

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OCTOBER

Monday

Columbus Day (observed) Thanksgiving Day (Canada) Columbus’s favorite ship, Santa Clara, was

owned by Juan Nifio—hence its nickname, Nina.

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Wednesday

Drink warm lemonade to reduce a fever.

Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn't

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Saturday

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Sunday

About one-third of Alaska is within the Arctic Circle.

REMINDERS

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OCTOBER

Monday

To best get rid of germs, wash your hands for at least 20 seconds once lathered.

Tuesday

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When you reach for the stars you may not quite get one, but you won't come up with a handful ofmud either. —Leo Burnett, American businessman (1891-1971)

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First Quarter

Sunday

A little soap on the hinges will remedy a creaky door.

REMINDERS

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OCTOBER « NOVEMBER

Monday

Tuesday

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Wednesday

Sleep hath its own world, And a wide realm of wild reality. —Lord George Gordon Byron, English poet (1788-1824)

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