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The last few days have flown by like a "whirlwind". When "the dust settled", children had graduated and a closing ceremony concluded the school year.
The last few days have flown by like a "whirlwind". When "the dust settled", children had graduated and a closing ceremony concluded the school year.
 
Temperatures have been rising steadily . . . til now it is hot.
Temperatures have been rising steadily . . . til now it is hot.
 
On Monday, the sale of the rabbitpatch, fell through. It was disappointing,to say the least.
On Monday, the sale of the rabbitpatch, fell through. It was disappointing,to say the least.
 
The days of late spring, continue to come and go in the most delightful fashion. It is a bit warmer, now, but in the absence of humidity, it is a pleasant thing to be outside.
The days of late spring, continue to come and go in the most delightful fashion. It is a bit warmer, now, but in the absence of humidity, it is a pleasant thing to be outside.
 
It has been a while, since I had a day without some sort of obligation or some place to be.
It has been a while, since I had a day without some sort of obligation or some place to be.
 
The Sunday, that we call Mothers' Day, began with a light rain. I slept a bit later, because of that. Few things are as pleasant, as waking to rain, and no place to have to go.
The Sunday, that we call Mothers' Day, began with a light rain. I slept a bit later, because of that. Few things are as pleasant, as waking to rain, and no place to have to go.
 
Yesterday, was a big day! Yesterday was full of celebrating, food, family and surprises and commotion. I, who shy away from parties given for me, wouldn't trade yesterdays' party, for "all the kings' horses"!
Yesterday, was a big day! Yesterday was full of celebrating, food, family and surprises and commotion. I, who shy away from parties given for me, wouldn't trade yesterdays' party, for "all the kings' horses"!
 
"Everything is coming up roses' at the rabbitpatch!
"Everything is coming up roses' at the rabbitpatch!
 
I do not believe, I have ever seen a more beautiful spring, for this one lingers. Mostly, a southern spring is a few weeks of pleasant weather and then it is hot and full of humidity.
I do not believe, I have ever seen a more beautiful spring, for this one lingers. Mostly, a southern spring is a few weeks of pleasant weather and then it is hot and full of humidity.
 
I came to Elizabeth City on Monday, in fair weather. Hundreds od blossoms adorned the lawns, the woodlands and even the roadside. The three rivers were as blue as could be and all of the world seemed to be singing.
I came to Elizabeth City on Monday, in fair weather. Hundreds od blossoms adorned the lawns, the woodlands and even the roadside. The three rivers were as blue as could be and all of the world seemed to be singing.
 
It is a beautiful Easter morning at the rabbit patch. The sun came up brightly and the birds have been singing their hearts out.
It is a beautiful Easter morning at the rabbit patch. The sun came up brightly and the birds have been singing their hearts out.
 
When May came, it did not come "empty handed", but instead bearing gifts.
When May came, it did not come "empty handed", but instead bearing gifts.
 
Sunshine has been scarce the last dew days. Spring is full of flowers - and rain.
Sunshine has been scarce the last dew days. Spring is full of flowers - and rain.
 
There are few things as pleasant as waking when you please, to a choir of songbirds.
There are few things as pleasant as waking when you please, to a choir of songbirds.
 
Monday was a beautiful day. The sun shone faintly, a slight breeze blew and the air was mild.
Monday was a beautiful day. The sun shone faintly, a slight breeze blew and the air was mild.
 
Before I knew it, the work week had passed til now it is Saturday, It has been a week of chill, light rain and wind.
Before I knew it, the work week had passed til now it is Saturday, It has been a week of chill, light rain and wind.
 
It has become a tradition for me to complain about the time change, every year. Several days have passed and I am just now feeling a bit acclimated to the "changing of the clocks".
It has become a tradition for me to complain about the time change, every year. Several days have passed and I am just now feeling a bit acclimated to the "changing of the clocks".
 
Friday is never a dull day when I am working. It is easier to get up in the morning, no matter the conditions . . .for it is Friday!
Friday is never a dull day when I am working. It is easier to get up in the morning, no matter the conditions . . .for it is Friday!
 
It was raining Sunday morning, when we woke. I knew snow was a long shot, but I had hoped for it anyway.
It was raining Sunday morning, when we woke. I knew snow was a long shot, but I had hoped for it anyway.
 
It is hard to say whether or not "March came in like a lion", for February made such a spectacle of itself, masquerading like the late days of April.
It is hard to say whether or not "March came in like a lion", for February made such a spectacle of itself, masquerading like the late days of April.
 
I came to Elizabeth City, on Friday, after school with high hopes, of all sorts. The drive was really beautiful.
I came to Elizabeth City, on Friday, after school with high hopes, of all sorts. The drive was really beautiful.
 
It was not raining when I woke on Sunday. There was a bit of wind rattling the bare oak branches and the sky was that now familiar, pale pewter color.
It was not raining when I woke on Sunday. There was a bit of wind rattling the bare oak branches and the sky was that now familiar, pale pewter color.
 
It is Friday again and it seems it was just Friday, a few days ago! Here we are in the "short rows" of winter, already. I notice that seasons, now seem but a few weeks, and the years zip pass, too.
It is Friday again and it seems it was just Friday, a few days ago! Here we are in the "short rows" of winter, already. I notice that seasons, now seem but a few weeks, and the years zip pass, too.
 
I drove home, from Elizabeth City, a bit later in the day, than I usually do, on Sunday.
I drove home, from Elizabeth City, a bit later in the day, than I usually do, on Sunday.
 
I am not sure whether it was "Beginners' Luck" or what . . . but I made apple dumplings that are good enough to brag about.
I am not sure whether it was "Beginners' Luck" or what . . . but I made apple dumplings that are good enough to brag about.
 
A lot of people declare that January is the longest month. I suspect that the commotion in December and the New Year celebrations causes us to get used to a state of perpetual motion.
A lot of people declare that January is the longest month. I suspect that the commotion in December and the New Year celebrations causes us to get used to a state of perpetual motion.
 
A cold wind blew and now suddenly, it is winter.
A cold wind blew and now suddenly, it is winter.
 
he first Sunday of the New Year dawned bright and clear. I love Sunday mornings-I am never as inspired or as reflective on any other day.
he first Sunday of the New Year dawned bright and clear. I love Sunday mornings-I am never as inspired or as reflective on any other day.
 
Somehow, school started back with its' routine - and somehow I did it all again.
Somehow, school started back with its' routine - and somehow I did it all again.
 
The eve of the new year dawned quietly. The sky simply became a silvery blue.
The eve of the new year dawned quietly. The sky simply became a silvery blue.
 
So far, today is an ordinary day . . . of course, it is only mid morning. It has been weeks since, a day went along as it usually does, without an agenda-or a single plan.
So far, today is an ordinary day . . . of course, it is only mid morning. It has been weeks since, a day went along as it usually does, without an agenda-or a single plan.
 
There is good news . . . Daddy came through his surgery beautifully.
There is good news . . . Daddy came through his surgery beautifully.
 
I have never fancied driving in general, not even in youth and never after dark.
I have never fancied driving in general, not even in youth and never after dark.
 
The first day of December has dawned, quietly and subtly.
The first day of December has dawned, quietly and subtly.
 
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