The last few days have been a "far cry" from the usual routine of most of my days.
Published: Wednesday, July 18th, 2018 @ 5:14 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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oday, started out beautifully. It isn't as cool as it has been, but it is pleasant. It is July in the south, after all.
Published: Tuesday, July 17th, 2018 @ 2:48 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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I must say it again . . . it is chilly at the rabbit patch! Last night, I went out to see the sky as I can not stay away from the view.
Published: Monday, July 16th, 2018 @ 5:36 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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Every month comes bearing their own unique gifts to the season. I thought of that, this morning, at the "early service", for I found myself having a sense of dread, to open the back door.
Published: Wednesday, July 11th, 2018 @ 12:38 am
By: Michele Rhem
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After, the anniversary celebration, for my parents, yesterday, today was quiet and as ordinary as a Tuesday.
Published: Sunday, July 8th, 2018 @ 9:10 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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The "early service" on Tuesday morning was a peaceful affair. A very slight breeze brought the faint smells of summer, with it.
Published: Friday, July 6th, 2018 @ 12:06 am
By: Michele Rhem
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On Friday, Jenny and I packed up and left Elizabeth City. Jenny does not travel lightly, as I do, for she has Lyla and a dog, too.
Published: Monday, July 2nd, 2018 @ 1:17 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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Mornings in June, are especially lovely. The air is cool and thick with some of the years' most beloved fragrances.
Published: Friday, June 29th, 2018 @ 12:42 am
By: Michele Rhem
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There is a rabbit family that lives in the "Quiet Garden". This morning three of the bunnies attended the "early service".
Published: Monday, June 25th, 2018 @ 11:20 am
By: Michele Rhem
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The "early service" this morning, was a gentle affair. Light fell across the territory in rays just bright enough to cast faint shadows.
Published: Thursday, June 21st, 2018 @ 6:09 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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The mimosa blooms today as it did, years ago, when I was just twenty two years old. I remember sitting under a mimosa, the day before Brant was born.
Published: Thursday, June 21st, 2018 @ 11:49 am
By: Michele Rhem
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Friday was the last day of school and so I am now officially at liberty to "do mostly, as I please" for a good while. I was in Elizabeth City within a few hours of dismissal.
Published: Wednesday, June 20th, 2018 @ 9:58 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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The grass is greener at the "rabbit patch" these days. Part of it may be due to the drenching rains in May.
Published: Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 @ 12:11 am
By: Michele Rhem
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The "early service", this morning was as peaceful as any I have ever attended.
Published: Monday, May 28th, 2018 @ 3:40 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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Once again, I woke to the sound of rain . . .and once again, it was wonderful. I could put off the process of cleaning the biggest barn without a bit of guilt.
Published: Friday, May 25th, 2018 @ 7:28 am
By: Michele Rhem
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It is said that "time flies when you are having fun." I think it does. I also think, it flies, when you're busy.
Published: Saturday, May 19th, 2018 @ 12:05 am
By: Michele Rhem
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In the "sweetest month" called May, we celebrate our Mothers' day.
Published: Monday, May 14th, 2018 @ 8:28 am
By: Michele Rhem
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On this Sunday, I woke to the delightful sound of a steady, gently falling rain. I had slept soundly, after a busy Saturday.
Published: Wednesday, May 9th, 2018 @ 1:06 am
By: Michele Rhem
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A lot has happened in the last few days-so much that I was still in Elizabeth City, on Wednesday.
Published: Saturday, May 5th, 2018 @ 9:41 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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"Miss Edie" said it was going to rain-according to her arthritis. She was right. It started before the early service and it rained all day.
Published: Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 @ 1:26 am
By: Michele Rhem
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I was glad of many things this morning at the "early service". The last few days have just tumbled by like a merry river.
Published: Sunday, April 29th, 2018 @ 12:04 am
By: Michele Rhem
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April has been a mostly cold month-the early service, on this day is proof of that.
Published: Sunday, April 22nd, 2018 @ 10:43 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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The "early service" on Sundays, feels different, for me. It seems a bit more holy.
Published: Tuesday, April 17th, 2018 @ 2:49 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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The birds sang at the "early service" this morning-not just the steadfast mocking bird, but all of them, that call the rabbit patch, "home".
Published: Tuesday, April 17th, 2018 @ 2:46 am
By: Michele Rhem
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It seems "time really does fly, when you are having fun". It is a mystery to me how an entire week has already passed, in what seems like three days.
Published: Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 @ 12:35 am
By: Michele Rhem
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The Easter dinner on Sunday was lovely. Mama and Daddy came a little later than usual, because of all days . . . I over slept.
Published: Saturday, April 7th, 2018 @ 4:19 am
By: Michele Rhem
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Today is the first day, of spring break. Beyond me lies a whole week to meander through and do what I deem fit.
Published: Monday, April 2nd, 2018 @ 4:17 am
By: Michele Rhem
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It is almost April and still, we wait for tulips. The evenings in March still warrant a blanket and frost blankets the fields of winter wheat, in the first hours, of the day.
Published: Saturday, March 31st, 2018 @ 1:19 am
By: Michele Rhem
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It is the hour just after the "early service", (which happens no matter where I am) . . . . and I am as "happy as a lark".
Published: Monday, March 26th, 2018 @ 1:32 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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The drive to Elizabeth City, on Friday was a pleasant one. The three rivers , I cross, were full of shining, peaceful waters and the sky above them was a friendly shade of blue. The sunlight fell gently casting faint shadows.
Published: Thursday, March 22nd, 2018 @ 4:28 am
By: Michele Rhem
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Today is no ordinary day at the rabbit patch-today is my fathers' eighty third birthday. People like to brag on their family, and I am no different ... but believe me, I have every right to.
Published: Friday, March 16th, 2018 @ 6:27 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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Last night, it snowed at the rabbit patch. It was merely a dusting, but schools had a two hour delay on account of it.
Published: Thursday, March 15th, 2018 @ 6:46 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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The following story was written, not long after Christian was born-now twenty-five years ago. Do not let the term "fairy" fool you, for this is a true story. I was there and this is my account.
Published: Monday, March 12th, 2018 @ 5:24 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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March winds continue to blow scattering anything not nailed down, in every direction.
Published: Sunday, March 11th, 2018 @ 5:55 am
By: Michele Rhem
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