"Falling leaves on the grass in the November sun
bring more happiness than the daffodils"
- Cyril Connolly (1903-1973

Mid-Atlantic Weather Watch: Mid-Atlantic Weather Watch: Snow in the northern part in the region, rain in the south (1) with fair and cold weather to follow (2, 3, 4, 5). Heavy snow in the north, showers in the south (6, 7, 8); fair and cold again (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) with more snow, mainly in the south; fair and much colder (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29) with light snow (30).

Full Moon: November’s Full Moon will occur on Friday, November 23rd. Many Native American tribes have called it both Dying Grass Moon and Falling Leaf Moon because of the colder days and heavy frosts killing off most of the grasses and almost all of the leaves have fallen during this month. And because of the high winds that would sweep through many regions this time of year, many other tribes have called it Big Wind Moon.

Special Notes: Remember to ‘fall back’ on Sunday, November 4th at 2 a.m. when Daylight Savings ends for 2018.

Holidays: Elections are traditionally held on the first Tuesday of November. This year, they will be held on Tuesday, November 6th. Please remember that every vote counts! It is most important, now more than ever, to remember that this is the time for your voice to be heard. Sunday, November 11th is Veteran’s Day when we honor all of our military service branches. We must never, ever forget the sacrifice that millions of servicemen and women have made in the past and especially those who continue to serve, many who are in harm’s way. Without their service and dedication, we would not have the freedom to create our own destiny, speak our minds, or practice the religion of our choice. Celebrate Thanksgiving this year on Thursday, November 22nd with family and friends. We all have so much to be thankful for and we should carry that thankfulness beyond the holiday season.

The Garden: Even though lawns rest in winter, they still need all the winter sunlight they can get so don’t put away the rake until all of the leaves and pine needles have fallen and you can remove them. Keep watering until the ground temperature reaches 40 degrees F.

Now is the time to start those forced bulbs that were placed in a cool area in August or September. If you've decided to store your bulbs indoors for the winter, try storing them in a pail filled with sawdust after they have dried off from being in the ground. Pot up some spring flowering bulbs for indoor color during the winter. Store the pots in a cool, dark place, until new growth emerges from the soil, and then move them to a bright window.

Winter heating dries the air out in your home considerably. Help your house plants survive by misting them or placing the pots on a pebble filled tray of water to ensure adequate humidity and moisture. Take the time to organize, clean, and sharpen your garden tools. Keep them from underfoot, cleaned, and sharpened and they will be ready to go come Spring.

John Gruber’s Thought For Today’s Living

"Do not regard liberty and freedom so lightly that you forget its value and take it for granted"