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Sometimes one day turns into another, in an ordinary fashion. I strive to have as many of those as I can.
Sometimes one day turns into another, in an ordinary fashion. I strive to have as many of those as I can.
 
The last few days have been cold. Nights are below freezing and in the day, we southeners, now don our "winter coats".
The last few days have been cold. Nights are below freezing and in the day, we southeners, now don our "winter coats".
 
The day after Thanksgiving dawned brightly . . and cold.
The day after Thanksgiving dawned brightly . . and cold.
 
I told Jenny, today, that one day, I am going to think about flowers and things like pretty curtains . . like I used to.
I told Jenny, today, that one day, I am going to think about flowers and things like pretty curtains . . like I used to.
 
At last, a"hard frost" fell on the territory. It came late this year, as compared to most.
At last, a"hard frost" fell on the territory. It came late this year, as compared to most.
 
I got up this morning at five, as is my habit. The world was pitch dark and a brisk wind was blowing
I got up this morning at five, as is my habit. The world was pitch dark and a brisk wind was blowing
 
It was nice to have a few days off - and I made the most of it. I came to Elizabeth City and spent my time doing the things that I hold dearest, rocking Brynn, playing with Lyla and cooking.
It was nice to have a few days off - and I made the most of it. I came to Elizabeth City and spent my time doing the things that I hold dearest, rocking Brynn, playing with Lyla and cooking.
 
It did not matter one iota, that the time changed. Somehow, I managed to awaken at my usual hour
It did not matter one iota, that the time changed. Somehow, I managed to awaken at my usual hour
 
I spent this weekend at the rabbit patch, in Farm Life, amongst the old trees, the young woods and the abandoned little pasture. It has been a long while since I was here on a weekend.
I spent this weekend at the rabbit patch, in Farm Life, amongst the old trees, the young woods and the abandoned little pasture. It has been a long while since I was here on a weekend.
 
At long last, its' beginning to feel a lot like autumn. The mornings are chilly and call for a light sweater.
At long last, its' beginning to feel a lot like autumn. The mornings are chilly and call for a light sweater.
 
The first thing I did this morning, was to put the windows down. I heard the wind rev up before day break. The wind nearly howled and a hail storm of acorns made an awful racket, on the old farmhouse.
The first thing I did this morning, was to put the windows down. I heard the wind rev up before day break. The wind nearly howled and a hail storm of acorns made an awful racket, on the old farmhouse.
 
As I write this, it is "pitch dark" out. The world is quiet and the sky is starless.
As I write this, it is "pitch dark" out. The world is quiet and the sky is starless.
 
Somehow, Friday became a "red letter day" for me. It all started, when my sister, Delores decided on a visit with Mama and Daddy.
Somehow, Friday became a "red letter day" for me. It all started, when my sister, Delores decided on a visit with Mama and Daddy.
 
School is closed due to the storm that flooded a lot of the area. The rabbit patch sits "high and dry"unscathed, thankfully.
School is closed due to the storm that flooded a lot of the area. The rabbit patch sits "high and dry"unscathed, thankfully.
 
I returned to the rabbitpatch on Sunday evening. Brant rode back with me and it was a nice change to have company . . . especially his.
I returned to the rabbitpatch on Sunday evening. Brant rode back with me and it was a nice change to have company . . . especially his.
 
Is there a happier time in your life, than when a baby is born? Oh how good it is to write, that Jenny and little Brynn are home and all is well.
Is there a happier time in your life, than when a baby is born? Oh how good it is to write, that Jenny and little Brynn are home and all is well.
 
How good it is to say, that I have attended the "early service" for the past two days.
How good it is to say, that I have attended the "early service" for the past two days.
 
The news came in at three am . . Jenny was preparing to have her little daughter! - Just before six am, it was all over. Her name is Brynn Mae.
The news came in at three am . . Jenny was preparing to have her little daughter! - Just before six am, it was all over. Her name is Brynn Mae.
 
The early service on Sunday, was lovely. A light fog hung over the territory, like a fine linen.
The early service on Sunday, was lovely. A light fog hung over the territory, like a fine linen.
 
Only God knows what the sparrows have been up to.
Only God knows what the sparrows have been up to.
 
The "early service", was especially beautiful. The territory was washed in silver and I felt privy to something very special.
The "early service", was especially beautiful. The territory was washed in silver and I felt privy to something very special.
 
The last day of my summer, was beautiful-if only it had not been the last day! The morning dawned fair and bright.
The last day of my summer, was beautiful-if only it had not been the last day! The morning dawned fair and bright.
 
Somehow, the week passed until it, at last it is Saturday. During the summer, one day is much like another. They feel the same, with the exception of a Sunday -Sunday always feels like Sunday.
Somehow, the week passed until it, at last it is Saturday. During the summer, one day is much like another. They feel the same, with the exception of a Sunday -Sunday always feels like Sunday.
 
How quiet an early service in August is. There is no "hustle and bustle" of wings.
How quiet an early service in August is. There is no "hustle and bustle" of wings.
 
Another beautiful "early service" arrived this morning. There was a cool breeze blowing, that delivered the sweet fragrance of early morning.
Another beautiful "early service" arrived this morning. There was a cool breeze blowing, that delivered the sweet fragrance of early morning.
 
I did not miss the early service this morning. I was picking peaches in a light morning rain, when day came to the rabbitpatch.
I did not miss the early service this morning. I was picking peaches in a light morning rain, when day came to the rabbitpatch.
 
Maybe summer, has saved the best for last, for the beauty of this morning rivaled any summer morning, I have ever seen.
Maybe summer, has saved the best for last, for the beauty of this morning rivaled any summer morning, I have ever seen.
 
The rabbit patch was blanketed in fog this morning. Fog, like its' cousin "snow" quiets the world. While there is fog, the world seems hushed, as if it is harboring a secret.
The rabbit patch was blanketed in fog this morning. Fog, like its' cousin "snow" quiets the world. While there is fog, the world seems hushed, as if it is harboring a secret.
 
The time we call August has begun . . . and the rain has still not stopped.
The time we call August has begun . . . and the rain has still not stopped.
 
At the risk of sounding redundant , I will say again . . .it is raining at the rabbit patch. I am sure some record has been broken in the meteorology department, but how would I know, as cable does not work in the rain here?
At the risk of sounding redundant , I will say again . . .it is raining at the rabbit patch. I am sure some record has been broken in the meteorology department, but how would I know, as cable does not work in the rain here?
 
It was late in the evening when I drove up to the rabbit patch, yesterday. The sun looked like a tangerine as it sunk behind the trees, blackened by its' light.
It was late in the evening when I drove up to the rabbit patch, yesterday. The sun looked like a tangerine as it sunk behind the trees, blackened by its' light.
 
Rain continues to fall and there is "water, water everywhere". The streets are flooded on the corner by Jennys' house, so much that folks now resort to driving down the quiet lane, where the lilies grow.
Rain continues to fall and there is "water, water everywhere". The streets are flooded on the corner by Jennys' house, so much that folks now resort to driving down the quiet lane, where the lilies grow.
 
On Saturday, I woke to the sound of a friendly rain. I love to wake on a silver morning with a gentle rain falling, especially, if I have no further obligation, than to listen to the watery song.
On Saturday, I woke to the sound of a friendly rain. I love to wake on a silver morning with a gentle rain falling, especially, if I have no further obligation, than to listen to the watery song.
 
What beautiful memories I am collecting during these days by the sea. The sun comes up in a "blaze of glory" to start the day.
What beautiful memories I am collecting during these days by the sea. The sun comes up in a "blaze of glory" to start the day.
 
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