THE CUCKOO IS COMING!

  SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025

  THE CUCKOO IS COMING!

  Here's an unofficial holiday you

may be unaware of. Today is 

"Cuckoo Warning Day." It's history

dates back centuries and it is

mainly observed or at least noted

in the United Kingdom. This is

the time of year the Cuckoo, the

actual bird not the one in the clock,

returns to its roots. It makes its nest

in unusual places which can sometimes

be a problem. That's especially true

for farmers who made suddenly find

their chicken coops invaded and their

chicken eggs gone. So residents would

remind their neighbors that "the Cuckoos

are coming." Hence, "Cuckoo Warning

Day." According to tradition it's also a

time of magic and I suppose, to many

of us, that's just what summer is. 

Another tradition has it that the 

weather today will set the pattern

for the next 40 days. Since we're not

off to a bad start I'm rather hoping

that will be the case. Remember, the

Cuckoos are coming. Hope that's a

positive sign and that all your NEWS

is good.