Presidents' Day meaning, what is kimchi, doomsday

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Daily Newsletter for Monday, February 19, 2018



Monday, February 19, 2018
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horses in snow country

Snow in the country—snow in the town,
Silently, silently sinking down;
Everywhere, everywhere fast-falling snow,
Dazzling the eyes with its crystalline glow! 
–Jennie E. Haight, Canadian poet

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Growing More in the Space You Have
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Most gardeners want to grow more in the space they have. A more productive garden gives a bigger harvest with less time spent weeding.
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Presidents' Day 2021
Presidents' Day 2021

This year, Presidents’ Day is Monday, February 15! Which presidents do we celebrate on Presidents’ Day? And why do we commonly call it “Presidents’ Day” when the observed federal holiday is officially called “Washington’s Birthday”? Learn the history of this day—and the truth about a few George...
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Easy Kimchi
Easy Kimchi

Kimchi is a tasty fermented food similar to sauerkraut but made with Korean flavors (garlic, ginger, chili).
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