Full Pink Moon rises!, Easter and the Paschal full Moon, brisket

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Daily Newsletter for Thursday, April 18, 2019



Thursday, April 18, 2019
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thrush in spring

This is the time we dock the night
Of a whole hour of candlelight;
When song of linnet and thrush is heard—
And love stirs in the heart of a bird.

–Katharine Tynan (1861–1931)

 

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Full Moon for April 2021
Full Moon for April 2021

April’s full Moon rises on the night of Monday, April 26. Traditionally called the Pink Moon, this full Moon will also be a spectacular supermoon! Here’s everything you should know about the Moon this month, including facts, folklore, and Moon phase dates.
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Easter and the Paschal Full Moon
Easter and the Paschal Full Moon

Did you know that the date of Easter is tied to the full Moon and the March equinox? Let us explain this curious connection …
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Lily Flowers: Will the Real Lily Please Stand Up?
Lily Flowers: Will the Real Lily Please Stand Up?

Lily flowers are magnificent plants that command attention wherever they are planted. Add some majesty to your garden with Asiatic or Oriental Lilies.
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Top-seller! Available in different nature-inspired designs! Perfect size for carrying most cell phones, cash, ID, and a few credit cards. Very nicely made and features adjustable straps.
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Classic Beef Brisket
Classic Beef Brisket

In a Jewish family, a brisket is the center of the holiday table. In Texas, a brisket would go on the grill.
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Italian Easter Bread With Dyed Eggs
Italian Easter Bread With Dyed Eggs

With its pretty dyed eggs tucked inside, this Italian Easter Bread is not only delicious but also makes a beautiful edible centerpiece!  
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