Cooking turkey, Seed heads for birds, cosmic gratitude

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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, November 21, 2017

autumn moon

A touch of cold in the Autumn night
I walked abroad,
And saw the ruddy moon lean over a hedge
Like a red-faced farmer.
I did not stop to speak, but nodded;
And round about were the wistful stars
With white faces like town children.
–T. E. Hulme (1883–1917)
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
 325th day of the year


 

Cummins: Stay Ahead of the Storm
 
How to Roast a Turkey

 How to Cook a Turkey: Cooking Times and Tips
Ready to roast the big bird? Here are our tips on how to cook a turkey, including a chart on how long to cook a turkey for peak flavor!
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A Year of Natural Disasters

 A Costly Year: The Damaging Weather of 2017
With wildfires, hurricanes, drought, and natural disasters, this year has been by far the costliest ever in the United States in terms of weather events. The total cost of weather-related damages has likely exceeded $350 billion, at least $100 billion more than the previous mark. Of course, this figure does not include the far more important loss of lives.
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Mistletoe & Holly Brooch
A lovely fine pewter pin for the holidays. Wear it on sweaters, coats and hats. Handmade in Vermont.
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Reasons to be Grateful

 Cosmic Gratitude on Thanksgiving
Are you a stargazer? After your Thanksgiving feast, in this season of dark skies, let’s look up—way up—at beautiful stars, planets, and the amazing universe around us. There are so many reasons to be grateful. Bob Berman gets us started …
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Fresh Eggs From Happy Chickens Metal Sign
Features beautiful, rustic colors. Hang in your kitchen or on your chicken coop. Made on Bainbridge Island, Washington, from heavy-duty aluminum to last like a street sign!
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Seed Heads for Winter Birds

 Plants With Seeds to Feed the Birds
Most of the garden has been stripped down to bare bones but I am in no hurry to cut down any plants that have interesting seed heads. The birds fully appreciate having a smorgasbord of seeds to choose from and we love watching them. 
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Spruce Soy Wax Candles
Makes a great gift! These eye-catching candles come in a beautiful gift box. 
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Easing into Holiday Meals

 Bowls and Boards for the Holiday Table
Facing some health issues this fall, I turned my mind toward how to make holiday meals that would minimize exertion but maximize variety and flavor. For some reason, instead of frozen casseroles, stews, lasagnes, and quiches, two words popped into my mind: bowls and boards!
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Santa's Key
The perfect solution for homes without a chimney!
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