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Cheers Decatur! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Hear what's hiding in Decatur's Legacy Park Postal Pond
  • See how 2022's blood moon looked over Decatur's sky

Also on today's calendar: Julie Olivia- Love Felt Like This Launch Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 88, low: 70.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pic(k) of the Week: Bullfrog in pond (yoursforgoodfermentables.com) — A local photographer captures a loudly bellowing bullfrog hidden among water clover in Legacy Park's Postal Pond, right in Decatur. The short piece highlights how the 77‑acre park can feel surprisingly rural, and notes that this particular image of local wildlife was featured by Flickr's editors.
   

• Pic(k) of the Week: Blood Moon (yoursforgoodfermentables.com) — A striking photo essay captures the May 2022 total lunar eclipse—also known as a blood moon—as it appeared over Decatur's night sky. The piece explains why the moon turns red during an eclipse and shares camera details for fellow photography enthusiasts who might want to capture future celestial events from around town.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Decatur! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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