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  • Meet the 100-year-old still singing weekly at St. Elmo's

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Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 69 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer; a morning shower, temps: high: 76, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Alexandria Jazz Singer Pat Mcartor Marks Her 100th Birthday by Performing at St. Elmo's Coffee Pub, Where Thursday Night Shows Have Defined Her Del Ray Life (chicagomusicguide.com) — Longtime Del Ray resident and jazz singer Pat McArtor just turned 100 and marked the milestone by performing at St. Elmo's Coffee Pub, where she's been a Thursday night regular for about two decades. Known locally as Miss Pat, she still lives independently, credits music and family for her longevity, and plans to keep singing with the band as long as she can.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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