Five Things to Know: August 13

1. Weather: According to the National Weather Service, we’re looking at a mostly sunny day today, with a high near 85. Tonight we should see patchy fog after 2 a.m. Otherwise, expect mostly cloudy skies, with a nighttime low around 63.

2. Ask me About Blogging: To learn about blogging and how you blog for Emmaus Patch, email jennifer.marangos@patch.com.

3. Should you expect childcare help from relatives? In this week’s Moms Talk we’re asking about how much childcare help people should expect from relatives.

Do you know something that we should know today? Tell us in the comments below.

4. Quote of the Day: “Friends and good manners will carry you where money won't go.” –Margaret Walker

5. Who the heck is Margaret Walker? Born in Birmingham Ala., Margaret Abigail Walker Alexander was an African-American poet and writer. She wrote as Margaret Walker.