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At last, the rabbit patch declares that the Christmas season is upon us. There is a wreath on every door with little twinkling lights that brighten the late autumn fog.
At last, the rabbit patch declares that the Christmas season is upon us. There is a wreath on every door with little twinkling lights that brighten the late autumn fog.
 
The lovely December moon has risen over the field, supper is cooked and I am in another session of gift wrapping.
The lovely December moon has risen over the field, supper is cooked and I am in another session of gift wrapping.
 
All is merry and bright at the rabbit patch. There is a Christmas tree by the farmhouse window -and at long last-full of shining lights.
All is merry and bright at the rabbit patch. There is a Christmas tree by the farmhouse window -and at long last-full of shining lights.
 
I found the rabbit patch in early spring, just over a decade ago, though I often think now the rabbit patch found me.
I found the rabbit patch in early spring, just over a decade ago, though I often think now the rabbit patch found me.
 
Autumn has made its' presence known at the rabbit patch-and it came bearing gifts. The whole affair seems "royal" in nature-complete with a treasure chest of precious gems in every hue
Autumn has made its' presence known at the rabbit patch-and it came bearing gifts. The whole affair seems "royal" in nature-complete with a treasure chest of precious gems in every hue
 
The "old people" used to say "where there is smoke, there is fire." They said this often, when something seemed obvious, hoping we kids would learn the art of deducting facts and making conclusions.
The "old people" used to say "where there is smoke, there is fire." They said this often, when something seemed obvious, hoping we kids would learn the art of deducting facts and making conclusions.
 
Officially, Thanksgiving, has passed. Already, Christmas trees are up and twinkling in windows in many homes and reindeer graze in yards-with a little imagination
Officially, Thanksgiving, has passed. Already, Christmas trees are up and twinkling in windows in many homes and reindeer graze in yards-with a little imagination
 
I woke up this Sunday before Christmas, in Elizabeth City. I am usually the first one to wake, no matter, the roof I am under, and today was no different.
I woke up this Sunday before Christmas, in Elizabeth City. I am usually the first one to wake, no matter, the roof I am under, and today was no different.
 
Not yet, has the sun risen at the rabbit patch, but I have been up a while. Moon Shine sent something crashing and shattering- and that worked better than any alarm clock.
Not yet, has the sun risen at the rabbit patch, but I have been up a while. Moon Shine sent something crashing and shattering- and that worked better than any alarm clock.
 
Holiday mornings are the most beautiful kind of mornings, to me. On the rabbit patch calendar, this Sunday morning, is a holiday. Today, my family will celebrate Thanksgiving
Holiday mornings are the most beautiful kind of mornings, to me. On the rabbit patch calendar, this Sunday morning, is a holiday. Today, my family will celebrate Thanksgiving
 
It is the eve of Thanksgiving. I look forward to this day about as much as the holiday, itself.
It is the eve of Thanksgiving. I look forward to this day about as much as the holiday, itself.
 
I like to go out first thing in the morning, not long after waking
I like to go out first thing in the morning, not long after waking
 
It is said that "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb"
It is said that "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb"
 
By most accounts, the last Sunday in October, passed in an ordinary fashion. The sun came up and brought its' shine.
By most accounts, the last Sunday in October, passed in an ordinary fashion. The sun came up and brought its' shine.
 
We all woke up early this morning. Outside the window, I could see the day was bright and clear. The dogwood looked especially dashing wearing all shades of red against the blue expanse of sky
We all woke up early this morning. Outside the window, I could see the day was bright and clear. The dogwood looked especially dashing wearing all shades of red against the blue expanse of sky
 
For a good while, I had been looking forward to seeing the famous November moon over the rabbit patch. Last night, I planned a very simple supper, all because of the grand event
For a good while, I had been looking forward to seeing the famous November moon over the rabbit patch. Last night, I planned a very simple supper, all because of the grand event
 
Once again, I left after school on Friday for Elizabeth City. Sometimes, things just work out. We do not have classes Monday or Tuesday , and it just seemed I was destined to see Lyla wear little wings and wave a wand about, on Halloween
Once again, I left after school on Friday for Elizabeth City. Sometimes, things just work out. We do not have classes Monday or Tuesday , and it just seemed I was destined to see Lyla wear little wings and wave a wand about, on Halloween
 
The October climate deserves a crown. For the last few weeks, any given day could have been a post card-with bragging rights.
The October climate deserves a crown. For the last few weeks, any given day could have been a post card-with bragging rights.
 
Lately, when a day ends, I declare its' beauty and feel certain it is the "fairest of all".
Lately, when a day ends, I declare its' beauty and feel certain it is the "fairest of all".
 
I am quite sure that all the world sings in October. I saw the sun rise this morning on my drive to work-and this day was born in a beautiful manner, I can assure you-and worthy of a song
I am quite sure that all the world sings in October. I saw the sun rise this morning on my drive to work-and this day was born in a beautiful manner, I can assure you-and worthy of a song
 
Saturday was as beautiful a morning as the one before it. I went out expecting to find the usual circus of the squirrels in the yard-but no, the yard was as still as it could be
Saturday was as beautiful a morning as the one before it. I went out expecting to find the usual circus of the squirrels in the yard-but no, the yard was as still as it could be
 
It rained on the first day of autumn at the rabbit patch. It rained all day, as it had, for several days before.
It rained on the first day of autumn at the rabbit patch. It rained all day, as it had, for several days before.
 
Friday morning dawned with crisp air that snapped with song birds calling out to one another
Friday morning dawned with crisp air that snapped with song birds calling out to one another
 
I sure was happy when the lamp on the morning table came on yesterday
I sure was happy when the lamp on the morning table came on yesterday
 
All day the rabbit patch has looked like a scene from "Wuthering Heights". It has been gray and breezy- and the rain has been constant. Now, the wind has picked up and is wuthering through out the territory.
All day the rabbit patch has looked like a scene from "Wuthering Heights". It has been gray and breezy- and the rain has been constant. Now, the wind has picked up and is wuthering through out the territory.
 
Snow has blossomed all around. The cotton fields are white. With a little imagination, a cotton field, this time of year, looks like the remnants of a snowfall
Snow has blossomed all around. The cotton fields are white. With a little imagination, a cotton field, this time of year, looks like the remnants of a snowfall
 
"Jack Frost" came last night with a bucket of shine. When the first rays of sunlight fell this morning, the fields sparkled and the woodlands seemed to be strewn with diamonds, instead of pine cones.
"Jack Frost" came last night with a bucket of shine. When the first rays of sunlight fell this morning, the fields sparkled and the woodlands seemed to be strewn with diamonds, instead of pine cones.
 
Today was a nice day. Sunshine has been scarce for weeks, though Saturday was bright.
Today was a nice day. Sunshine has been scarce for weeks, though Saturday was bright.
 
Now is the time to hear the song of the wild geese in flight. Leaves are hinting in subtle ways that their glory days are not far off and the chill in the wind causes me to consider the condition of the wood stove
Now is the time to hear the song of the wild geese in flight. Leaves are hinting in subtle ways that their glory days are not far off and the chill in the wind causes me to consider the condition of the wood stove
 
When light fell on the rabbit patch this morning, it was bright and beautiful. The air is colder than it has been- and it ought to be in November.
When light fell on the rabbit patch this morning, it was bright and beautiful. The air is colder than it has been- and it ought to be in November.
 
On Wednesday, I came home to the rabbit patch. I had been in Elizabeth City just a day, shy of a week
On Wednesday, I came home to the rabbit patch. I had been in Elizabeth City just a day, shy of a week
 
The rain fell most of the night on the rabbit patch. It was falling this morning, when I awakened.
The rain fell most of the night on the rabbit patch. It was falling this morning, when I awakened.
 
I just love old houses-this one, and every other one too. This one needed a roof when I bought it.
I just love old houses-this one, and every other one too. This one needed a roof when I bought it.
 
There is such a thing as a silver lining. I have seen them countless times.
There is such a thing as a silver lining. I have seen them countless times.
 
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