Here is a message from a Canadian regarding the US Thanksgiving Day. Canadians celebrate this event the second Monday in October each year. Please read:
I am a Canadian and love having Thanksgiving in October. The weather is nice and can be crisp or even warm. The leaves are wonderful and smell wonderful. The harvest table [...]
I read an article today about giving gift cards as Christmas gifts. For the person who has everything, what the heck, a card allows them to buy what they want and when they want it. In fact, I have been on the giving and receiving of such generosity. Two-thirds of Americans will give a gift card as a gift this [...]
Read More »While I have heard from a couple people who discount the signs of nature as it relates to winter, I have received hundreds of e-mails commenting on what they have seen through their own observations. As a reminder:
Persimmon Seeds. When you cut open a persimmon seed, you will see one of three shapes. If it [...]
As we spend more time in darkness, you only have to look skyward to observe planets, stars and the moon. Ever wonder why stars appear to twinkle, but planets don’t? In fact, stars are minute pinpoints of light. No matter how powerful your telescope, a star will always look like a tiny pinpoint with no [...]
Read More »I live in a rural area of New Jersey and most of the time, I wouldn’t trade it for the world. However there are some things about living the country life that I could do without. Most of these things deal with the animals that live around us, among us, and as pets.
We have pets [...]
When I reflect on the longevity of the Farmers’ Almanac, I think about all the changes that have taken place in the United States. Established in 1818, there have been economic crisis’s and many military conflicts since our inception. From the Civil War, World Wars I & II, to Korea, Viet Nam, Gulf War and [...]
Read More »The transition of power in the United States is unique. No matter how contemptuous a campaign, the day after an election, sides to get together to ensure that when the new administration comes into play (January 20th), government continues to run without missing a beat. Given the economic challenges we all face, this is especially true for [...]
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