Daily Factoid

Force of Nature

For a Winter Bouquet, 

gather brances of apple, deutzia, forsythia, lilac, peach, pear, pussy willow, or wisteria. Bruise the cut ends and set the branches in water. Keep in a cool place and mist frequently. Once blooms appear, display in a warm area and enjoy!

- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Thu 31 Jan 2013 

Beauty

isn't worth thinking about; what's IMPORTANT is your mind. You don't want a 50-DOLLAR HAIRCUT on a 50-CENT HEAD.

- Garrison Keillor, American humorist (b. 1942)

- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Fri 1 Feb 2013