Aug. 16th - 31st, 2011

Named by the Romans to honor their emperor Augustus, August represents the height of summer in the temperate zones of the northern hemisphere.  Although the longest days of the year have passed, the hottest days remain.  Strangely, it is the only month of the calendar year not to have a national U.S. holiday.  The Anglo-Saxons referred to August as "Weod monath" or "Weed month" because it is the period when plant growth is most active.  It also represents one of the busiest tourism months and a time when most workers enjoy a vacation.  Away or at home, remember to find a cool spot, spread out, and enjoy your daily crossword puzzles.

08/31/11  Good Day!
08/30/11  It's Playtime
08/29/11  Nostalgia?
08/28/11  How Big Is Big?
08/27/11  Seeing Stars
08/26/11  The In Thing
08/25/11  It's Of The Essence
08/24/11  Huff & Puff
08/23/11  Taking Care Of Business
08/22/11  Eco-friendly?
08/21/11  It's All A Dream
08/20/11  Making Changes?
08/19/11  C'mon In! 
08/18/11  The World According To Arp?
08/17/11  Fairy Tale Characters
08/16/11  Give A Hand

It's A Fact:

William Gee's crossword puzzles have now been played

in 25% of the total number of nations in the world.

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Remember, you can always do more of William Gee's crossword puzzles by visiting

http://bestcrosswords.com/ where a new and different posting, not featured here,

is available every 10 to 12 days as  a guest constructor.

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