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It is hard to believe that we are in the twilight of April. April with its' "showers that bring us May flowers" also brought us ample sunshine , enough to make the wild violets bloom.
It is hard to believe that we are in the twilight of April. April with its' "showers that bring us May flowers" also brought us ample sunshine , enough to make the wild violets bloom.
 
Cousin Dotsie's family reunion took place yesterday at a little house in Windsor, a small town about twenty minutes north of the rabbit patch.
Cousin Dotsie's family reunion took place yesterday at a little house in Windsor, a small town about twenty minutes north of the rabbit patch.
 
The "crack of dawn" comes a lot earlier than it used too. I wake with light, by nature, and unless it is raining, I am ready to "find my day." It is early now, and the light is still soft at the rabbit patch.
The "crack of dawn" comes a lot earlier than it used too. I wake with light, by nature, and unless it is raining, I am ready to "find my day." It is early now, and the light is still soft at the rabbit patch.
 
By mid week, at the rabbit patch, routine has "set in" comfortably. Thankfully, for me, variations are few and far between.
By mid week, at the rabbit patch, routine has "set in" comfortably. Thankfully, for me, variations are few and far between.
 
On Saturday night, I was in the rabbit patch kitchen- the same could be said of Sunday morning. This past Sunday, was no ordinary Sunday. It was Mothers' Day, after all.
On Saturday night, I was in the rabbit patch kitchen- the same could be said of Sunday morning. This past Sunday, was no ordinary Sunday. It was Mothers' Day, after all.
 
This week at the rabbit patch, passed swiftly and full of details. Our annual spring dance performance happened last night.
This week at the rabbit patch, passed swiftly and full of details. Our annual spring dance performance happened last night.
 
The "sweetest month" is here . . . and it came bearing gifts.
The "sweetest month" is here . . . and it came bearing gifts.
 
Yesterdays' "morning shine" did not last long at the rabbit patch. By mid-morning, clouds covered the land making the chilly breeze almost cold.
Yesterdays' "morning shine" did not last long at the rabbit patch. By mid-morning, clouds covered the land making the chilly breeze almost cold.
 
Schools are closed today, due to stormy weather. The rabbit patch is wet and puddles stand all about the territory.
Schools are closed today, due to stormy weather. The rabbit patch is wet and puddles stand all about the territory.
 
May is known as "the sweetest month" and so far, there is no denying that. This is the longest spring, that I remember in a long while.
May is known as "the sweetest month" and so far, there is no denying that. This is the longest spring, that I remember in a long while.
 
It is Sunday morning. Birds are singing their morning songs. Farm Life is quiet and peaceful as it always is on a Sunday.
It is Sunday morning. Birds are singing their morning songs. Farm Life is quiet and peaceful as it always is on a Sunday.
 
It rained the whole way to Elizabeth City, on Friday. By the time, I arrived the rain had "set in".
It rained the whole way to Elizabeth City, on Friday. By the time, I arrived the rain had "set in".
 
April has a reputation as a beautiful month, and so far she has been living up to it! Every day of spring break has been lovely.
April has a reputation as a beautiful month, and so far she has been living up to it! Every day of spring break has been lovely.
 
I always say when I am on any sort of break, that for now. . . I am a writer! I announce it on Fridays when I come in the back door of the rabbit patch and Christian laughs every time.
I always say when I am on any sort of break, that for now. . . I am a writer! I announce it on Fridays when I come in the back door of the rabbit patch and Christian laughs every time.
 
All of my life, I have had friends. All of my life, it has made the difference-never so more, than now.
All of my life, I have had friends. All of my life, it has made the difference-never so more, than now.
 
The diary of any gardener will have many chapters over a lifetime. They will span many topics and be full of accounts of good years and not so good years.
The diary of any gardener will have many chapters over a lifetime. They will span many topics and be full of accounts of good years and not so good years.
 
Dear Diary, It is the eve of Easter and all is well at the rabbit patch.
Dear Diary, It is the eve of Easter and all is well at the rabbit patch.
 
April is the Time to Wander
 
Evenings in the springtime are especially nice at the rabbit patch. There is a time just after supper and just before the first stars start shining that comes in softly and leaves in the same way.
Evenings in the springtime are especially nice at the rabbit patch. There is a time just after supper and just before the first stars start shining that comes in softly and leaves in the same way.
 
We had Sunday dinner at the rabbit patch this week end. Christian and I both were up before dawn.
We had Sunday dinner at the rabbit patch this week end. Christian and I both were up before dawn.
 
I do love week end mornings at the rabbit patch. Though sometimes, I will sleep a few minutes later, often, I don't.
I do love week end mornings at the rabbit patch. Though sometimes, I will sleep a few minutes later, often, I don't.
 
I have been "Honeybee" for two years now. Lyla had her second birthday on April fifth. She was born on Easter Sunday just as I was putting the turkey on a platter for Sunday dinner.
I have been "Honeybee" for two years now. Lyla had her second birthday on April fifth. She was born on Easter Sunday just as I was putting the turkey on a platter for Sunday dinner.
 
I have been "Honeybee" for two years now. Lyla had her second birthday on April fifth. She was born on Easter Sunday just as I was putting the turkey on a platter for Sunday dinner.
I have been "Honeybee" for two years now. Lyla had her second birthday on April fifth. She was born on Easter Sunday just as I was putting the turkey on a platter for Sunday dinner.
 
It looks like somebody lives at the rabbit patch today. Kyle and I worked yesterday, the better part of the day, restoring order to the territory.
It looks like somebody lives at the rabbit patch today. Kyle and I worked yesterday, the better part of the day, restoring order to the territory.
 
Not every day is full of lovely things-but today was.
Not every day is full of lovely things-but today was.
 
Today, outside the window, just floating in the air. I saw a "flock of dainty wings", and went to see them there.
Today, outside the window, just floating in the air. I saw a "flock of dainty wings", and went to see them there.
 
I smelled rain, when I went out this morning. Showers came about an hour later and didn't surprise me. The house was as silent as an empty church. What a contrast to the night before, I thought.
I smelled rain, when I went out this morning. Showers came about an hour later and didn't surprise me. The house was as silent as an empty church. What a contrast to the night before, I thought.
 
I am in Elizabeth City on this fair morning- the day that belongs to anyone with even a bit of Irish blood in their veins has dawned with birds singing.
I am in Elizabeth City on this fair morning- the day that belongs to anyone with even a bit of Irish blood in their veins has dawned with birds singing.
 
I have been watching the snow fall since rising. It is all but stopped now.
I have been watching the snow fall since rising. It is all but stopped now.
 
I did not see the sun rise this morning. Most days, I do. It felt odd to wake to "a bright and shining moment" on the rabbit patch.
I did not see the sun rise this morning. Most days, I do. It felt odd to wake to "a bright and shining moment" on the rabbit patch.
 
I have felt glad all day today. Not a thing out of the ordinary, occurred.
I have felt glad all day today. Not a thing out of the ordinary, occurred.
 
When March comes to the rabbit patch, and wakes up all the earth.
When March comes to the rabbit patch, and wakes up all the earth.
 
The sun is up at the rabbit patch, and the wind is brisk and has a chill.
The sun is up at the rabbit patch, and the wind is brisk and has a chill.
 
The Mockingbird has sung his morning hymn, and the sun has risen over the barn, making the old shabby thing look holy.
The Mockingbird has sung his morning hymn, and the sun has risen over the barn, making the old shabby thing look holy.
 
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