We've had some pleasant rambles, And merry Christmas gambols, And roses with our brambles, Adieu, old year, adieu! –George Lunt (1801–85) | Sunday, December 30, 2018 364th day of the year Spring begins in 80 days Matt Lauer (journalist) was born on this day in 1957. Artie Shaw (jazz clarinetist and bandleader) died on this day in 2004. Question of the Day Where and when was the total solar eclipse of 1934 visible in the USA? Answer
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Our New Year Punch is a spiced apple sparkler that everyone will enjoy. If you prefer, substitute ginger ale for the champagne. | | Chala Cell Phone Cross Body Purses Fun and functional! Choose from different characters including a bee, butterfly, owl, songbird, rooster, cardinal and dragonfly. Perfect size for carrying most cell phones, cash, ID, and a few credit cards. Nicely made and features adjustable straps. | | New Year's Dish Good Luck Hoppin' John
Hoppin’ John is a traditional New Year’s Day dish. It is said that eating this black-eyed peas dish on January 1st will bring luck all year long! | | Can You Still Plant Bulbs? Planting Tulip Bulbs in Winter Tulip bulbs are typically planted in the fall, but what happens when you forget to plant them or you miss a few? Here’s how to plant tulip bulbs in winter! | | The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Notebook A gardener’s most useful tool is knowledge from past seasons. Don’t rely on sticky notes or memory! You’ll love our beautiful Gardening Notebook with its waterproof cover—easy to bring to the garden. Keep records so you know when pests arrive and when to put preventative controls in place to avoid damage. Also, track what blossoms when, first and last frost dates, what was planted where, what worked, favorite varieties, what you want to move, and other notes. | | How to Talk About Pain Talking to Your Doctor About Pain Pain brings more Americans to their doctors than any other complaint. But how do you communicate your pain clearly when the time comes? It can be a challenge. | | |
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