Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors
In the dewy fields the cattle lie
Chewing the cud 'neath a fading sky;
Dobbin at manger pulls his hay:
Gone is another summer's day.
–Walter de la Mare (1873 –1956) | | | Question of the Day
Late summer always brings black spot to my roses. Any suggestions? – Answer
Puzzle of the Day
The Equality State.(Name the U.S. state!) – Answer | | | ADVERTISEMENT Do you need a 2024 calendar?
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