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Daily Newsletter for Monday, July 1, 2019

poppies
When the heat like a mist veil floats,
And poppies flame in the rye,
And the silver note in the streamlet's throat
Has softened almost to a sigh. It is July.
–Susan Hartley Swett (1860-1907)
Monday, July 1, 2019
 182nd day of the year


Carl Lewis (athlete) was born on this day in 1961.
Mollie Sugden (actress) died on this day in 2009.
 
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What's Happening in July?

 The Month of July 2019: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore
July is the month when summer has a firm hold on all of us. The average temperature just about everywhere in the United States is above 70°F, and thunderstorms are nearly as abundant as ants at a picnic.
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Birth Flowers for July

 July Birth Flowers
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Birthstone for July

 July Birthstone: Color and Meaning
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