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The last few days have been a "far cry" from the usual routine of most of my days.
The last few days have been a "far cry" from the usual routine of most of my days.
 
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.
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.
 
    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.
    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.
 
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.
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.
 
After, the anniversary celebration, for my parents, yesterday, today was quiet and as ordinary as a Tuesday.
After, the anniversary celebration, for my parents, yesterday, today was quiet and as ordinary as a Tuesday.
 
The "early service" on Tuesday morning was a peaceful affair. A very slight breeze brought the faint smells of summer, with it.
The "early service" on Tuesday morning was a peaceful affair. A very slight breeze brought the faint smells of summer, with it.
 
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.
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.
 
Mornings in June, are especially lovely. The air is cool and thick with some of the years' most beloved fragrances.
Mornings in June, are especially lovely. The air is cool and thick with some of the years' most beloved fragrances.
 
There is a rabbit family that lives in the "Quiet Garden". This morning three of the bunnies attended the "early service".
There is a rabbit family that lives in the "Quiet Garden". This morning three of the bunnies attended the "early service".
 
The "early service" this morning, was a gentle affair. Light fell across the territory in rays just bright enough to cast faint shadows.
The "early service" this morning, was a gentle affair. Light fell across the territory in rays just bright enough to cast faint shadows.
 
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.
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.
 
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.
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.
 
The grass is greener at the "rabbit patch" these days. Part of it may be due to the drenching rains in May.
The grass is greener at the "rabbit patch" these days. Part of it may be due to the drenching rains in May.
 
The "early service", this morning was as peaceful as any I have ever attended.
The "early service", this morning was as peaceful as any I have ever attended.
 
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.
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.
 
It is said that "time flies when you are having fun." I think it does. I also think, it flies, when you're busy.
It is said that "time flies when you are having fun." I think it does. I also think, it flies, when you're busy.
 
In the "sweetest month" called May, we celebrate our Mothers' day.
In the "sweetest month" called May, we celebrate our Mothers' day.
 
On this Sunday, I woke to the delightful sound of a steady, gently falling rain. I had slept soundly, after a busy Saturday.
On this Sunday, I woke to the delightful sound of a steady, gently falling rain. I had slept soundly, after a busy Saturday.
 
A lot has happened in the last few days-so much that I was still in Elizabeth City, on Wednesday.
A lot has happened in the last few days-so much that I was still in Elizabeth City, on Wednesday.
 
"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.
"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.
 
I was glad of many things this morning at the "early service". The last few days have just tumbled by like a merry river.
I was glad of many things this morning at the "early service". The last few days have just tumbled by like a merry river.
 
April has been a mostly cold month-the early service, on this day is proof of that.
April has been a mostly cold month-the early service, on this day is proof of that.
 
The "early service" on Sundays, feels different, for me. It seems a bit more holy.
The "early service" on Sundays, feels different, for me. It seems a bit more holy.
 
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".
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".
 
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.
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.
 
The Easter dinner on Sunday was lovely. Mama and Daddy came a little later than usual, because of all days . . . I over slept.
The Easter dinner on Sunday was lovely. Mama and Daddy came a little later than usual, because of all days . . . I over slept.
 
Today is the first day, of spring break. Beyond me lies a whole week to meander through and do what I deem fit.
Today is the first day, of spring break. Beyond me lies a whole week to meander through and do what I deem fit.
 
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.
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.
 
It is the hour just after the "early service", (which happens no matter where I am) . . . . and I am as "happy as a lark".
It is the hour just after the "early service", (which happens no matter where I am) . . . . and I am as "happy as a lark".
 
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.
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.
 
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.
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.
 
Last night, it snowed at the rabbit patch. It was merely a dusting, but schools had a two hour delay on account of it.
Last night, it snowed at the rabbit patch. It was merely a dusting, but schools had a two hour delay on account of it.
 
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.
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.
 
March winds continue to blow scattering anything not nailed down, in every direction.
March winds continue to blow scattering anything not nailed down, in every direction.
 
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