Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors
A bird in the boughs sang "June,"
And "June" hummed a bee
In a bacchic glee
As he tumbled over and over
Drunk with the honey-dew.
–Clinton Scollard (1860–1932) | | | Question of the Day
How should I plant and care for a fuchsia in an outdoor hanging basket? – Answer
Puzzle of the Day
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