Birth flowers, October sky, best days

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Daily Newsletter for Monday, October 2, 2017

October cider

Hail, old October, bright and chill,
First freedman from the summer sun!
Spice high the bowl, and drink your fill!
Thank heaven, at last the summer's done!
–Thomas Constable (1812–81)

 
Monday, October 2, 2017
 275th day of the year


Lorraine Bracco (actress) was born on this day in 1955.
Tom Petty (musician) died on this day in 2017.
 

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Birthstone for October

 October Birthstone: Color and Meaning
The October birthstone, the opal, symbolizes faithfulness and confidence. The word comes from the Latin opalus, meaning “precious jewel,” and from the Greek word opallios, meaning “to see a change in color.” Discover more about this month’s birthstone!
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Birth Flowers for October

 October Birth Flowers
Both of the October birth flowers—marigolds and cosmos—are colorful annuals that thrive in full sun. Learn the symbolism behind each flower!
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October's Best Days

 Best Days for the Month of October 2017
Here is a snapshot of the Best Days for the month of October 2017—from Best Days to quit smoking to Best Days to cut hair.
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Night Sky Highlights

 Sky Watch: October 2017
Welcome to the October 2017 Sky Watch!  See what to look for in the night sky tonight, including bright planets, the full Moon, and more celestial highlights!
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Scenic photographs, country musings, fun facts, humor, and advice. Plus best days to fish, plant, set eggs, harvest crops, and cut hay.
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A Smile for Your Day

 How to Buy Soap, Fooling Yourself, and More Humor
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