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The public of our civilization can think, say, and do many different thing at any given time in the grand human experiment that we all experience every day, all of the time.

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.
 
The latest and worst flu epidemic yet has hit South Florida hard!
The latest and worst flu epidemic yet has hit South Florida hard!
 
The Secret Service is so secret it is invisible.
 
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.
 
As a Royal Pooch, it's incumbent upon me to understand dogs so that I can relate to my subjects.
As a Royal Pooch, it's incumbent upon me to understand dogs so that I can relate to my subjects.
 
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.
 
If you eat leftovers, you may be in the minority. I was astounded when I saw this headline: "Food is so cheap, Americans have stopped eating leftovers."
If you eat leftovers, you may be in the minority. I was astounded when I saw this headline: "Food is so cheap, Americans have stopped eating leftovers."
 
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.
 
I would trust you more if I did not distrust you so.
I would trust you more if I did not distrust you so.
 
"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.
 
It all started when I needed a new cell phone. I was perfectly happy with my old smartphone until it would no longer update.
It all started when I needed a new cell phone. I was perfectly happy with my old smartphone until it would no longer update.
 
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.
 
If I were asked to confine my reading to only one genre, I'd be forced to choose mystery.
If I were asked to confine my reading to only one genre, I'd be forced to choose mystery.
 
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.
 
Are there more and more and articles about aging lately, or do I notice them more because I am, gulp, aging?
Are there more and more and articles about aging lately, or do I notice them more because I am, gulp, aging?
 
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".
 
At last, I think it safe to say, that spring is finally here according to the sparrows.
At last, I think it safe to say, that spring is finally here according to the sparrows.
 
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.
 
We are no longer able to talk to each other. Did you say we can? OK, let's talk about Solar Power. Why are you shouting at me?
We are no longer able to talk to each other. Did you say we can? OK, let's talk about Solar Power. Why are you shouting at me?
 
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.
 
I've just returned from another trip to Black Mountain, NC where I enjoyed several fun-filled days with friends I made at work in the 90s. When you spend 32 years at one company, you're bound to make some friends.
I've just returned from another trip to Black Mountain, NC where I enjoyed several fun-filled days with friends I made at work in the 90s. When you spend 32 years at one company, you're bound to make some friends.
 
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.
 
I have a huge announcement, huge I tell you. While I've occasionally written columns for Mum when she's busy, I was beyond excited when the editor of the Highlands Newspaper asked me to write columns on a regular basis.
I have a huge announcement, huge I tell you. While I've occasionally written columns for Mum when she's busy, I was beyond excited when the editor of the Highlands Newspaper asked me to write columns on a regular basis.
 
Making Too Much Sense Is Against The Law
 
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".
 
I am linking you to this bit of wisdom because Undeniable Facts of Life in 2012 are still Undeniably True 2018.
I am linking you to this bit of wisdom because Undeniable Facts of Life in 2012 are still Undeniably True 2018.
 
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.
 
Politicians have no idea the ramifications of their "good deeds".
 
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.
 
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