Time to tie the knot (we mean it!) rain gardens, fresh tomato frittata

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Thursday, July 25, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Slanting, driving, Summer rain How you wash my heart of pain! How you make me think of trees, Ships and gulls and flashing seas! — Jessie Redmon Fauset (1882–1961) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today!]( [59 days until autumn begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View our Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To: - begin a diet to lose weight - cut hay - destroy pests and weeds - dry fruit, vegetables, or meat - prune to discourage growth - quit smoking - wean animals or children [Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity.]( Question of the Day Are there parts of the country where thunderstorms occur only at night? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day The (Blank) flew to the (Blank) for shelter. 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