from the farmers almanac

I picked up a 2009 farmers almanac the other day just for fun. And oh, has it been fun. There is some crazy stuff in there:

• astronomical glossary
• configurations of Sun, Moon and Planets
• Gardening by the Zodiac and the Moon's Phases
• gestation table
• strange headlines

There are also some really great things in there:

• general weather forecasts
• sunrise and sunset times
• hints for your health
• frost date chart
• planting tables
• natural pest control

And then just to keep things lively:

• crossword puzzle
• "Storks - the ultimate social security model"
• "News to Amuse"
• Facts and Fancies
• Cookery Corner

Even if you aren't a farmer, I encourage you to pick up an almanac sometime. Take a gander. It will be quite enjoyable. This particular almanac is titled, "The Almanac for Farmers & City Folk". And proclaims on the front cover that it is your "entertainment and information for the entire year".