Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby. –Langston Hughes (1902–67) | Sunday, April 28, 2019 118th day of the year Summer begins in 54 days Jay Leno (talk show host) was born on this day in 1950. Mel Bartholomew (construction engineer and gardener known for his Square Foot Gardening method) died on this day in 2016. Question of the Day Why is there a side of the toaster for a single slice? Answer
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