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Brewer's: Winter, Summer

We say of an old man, “His life has extended to a hundred winters;” but of a blooming girl, “She has seen sixteen summers.” Source:…

Poem: Summer's Armies

Poem 51 Poem 53 Summer's Armies Some rainbow coming from the fair! Some vision of the world Cashmere I confidently see! Or else a peacock's purple train, Feather by feather, on the plain…

Poem: Summer Shower

Poem 54 Poem 56 Summer Shower A drop fell on the apple tree, Another on the roof; A half a dozen kissed the eaves, And made the gables laugh. A few went out to help the brook, That went…

Poem: Indian Summer

Poem 70 Poem 72 Indian Summer These are the days when birds come back, A very few, a bird or two, To take a backward look. These are the days when skies put on The old, old sophistries…

History of the Summer Vacation

The History of Kids' Favorite Season For many students, September means the sad end to summer vacation.   Related Links Almanac: Education School Enrollment Pro year round school…

Dog Days of Summer

The origins of the name for the most sultry days of the season Related Links The Great American Summer Guide Weather Lightning Advice Dog Days is the name for the most sultry…

The Summer Olympic Games

    Beijing, China, Aug. 8-24   Marathon runners, Greece 1896 Summer Olympics History Olympic Athletes A-Z Through The Years By Country: All-Time Medal Standings By…

Wilco: Summer Teeth

Summer TeethReprise The band members have been very busy on their own and with side projects like Golden Smog, but Wilco's apparently having no problems maintaining the pace. In fact, the…

British Summer Time

In 1908, the United Kingdom became the first country to adopt Daylight Saving Time by Liz Olson Related Links St. Andrew's Day Saint David's Day The Queen's Birthday…

2004 Summer Olympics

Athens Athens Medal Table Leading Medal Winners Track & Field Boxing Gymnastics Swimming Tennis Team Sports Archery Badminton Beach Volleyball…