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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.

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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.

To my readers, it must seem that I travel all the time, but my husband and I stayed home for almost two months before we went to see my sister in New Orleans in February.
To my readers, it must seem that I travel all the time, but my husband and I stayed home for almost two months before we went to see my sister in New Orleans in February.
 
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.
 
This is an updated status on 2 earlier blog postings (included below) about the Construction of a Giant Net along the Golden Gate Bridge to prevent people who want to jump off of the bridge to commit suicide from committing suicide once they jump off of the bridge.
This is an updated status on 2 earlier blog postings (included below) about the Construction of a Giant Net along the Golden Gate Bridge to prevent people who want to jump off of the bridge to commit suicide from committing suicide once they jump off of the bridge.
 
Night lifted and the day was born-that is how the "morning service" went today.
Night lifted and the day was born-that is how the "morning service" went today.
 
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.
 
How often do you take the time to let someone know they've made a difference in your life, that something they did or said influenced you? Conversely, how often does someone tell you what you mean to them?
How often do you take the time to let someone know they've made a difference in your life, that something they did or said influenced you? Conversely, how often does someone tell you what you mean to them?
 
The wind gusts yesterday were over fifty and they blew all day long. The river, in the small town, where I work has been blown off its' course. No longer is what lies beneath it, a secret.
The wind gusts yesterday were over fifty and they blew all day long. The river, in the small town, where I work has been blown off its' course. No longer is what lies beneath it, a secret.
 
Against all odds, the mild spring- like weather does linger. I do not believe there is a daffodil left, that did not take advantage of the conditions . . . for they are blooming in great numbers.
Against all odds, the mild spring- like weather does linger. I do not believe there is a daffodil left, that did not take advantage of the conditions . . . for they are blooming in great numbers.
 
It remains unseasonably warm, so much that the flowers meant for March are making their presence known. There are reported sightings of daffodils and hyacinths - and I have seen first hand the spirea.
It remains unseasonably warm, so much that the flowers meant for March are making their presence known. There are reported sightings of daffodils and hyacinths - and I have seen first hand the spirea.
 
Postal Service keeps coming up with ways to save money but Congress pays them no never mind.
Postal Service keeps coming up with ways to save money but Congress pays them no never mind.
 
My loyal readers of the "rabbit patch diary" know full well my plight with baking cookies. I have had all sorts of disasters.
My loyal readers of the "rabbit patch diary" know full well my plight with baking cookies. I have had all sorts of disasters.
 
The "early service" was a quiet and peaceful affair, today. A soft glow in the sky heralded the new day.
The "early service" was a quiet and peaceful affair, today. A soft glow in the sky heralded the new day.
 
The windows are up at the rabbit patch and the birds are singing. Daffodils are beginning to sprout, but I am too old to be fooled, at least by this . . .It is February.
The windows are up at the rabbit patch and the birds are singing. Daffodils are beginning to sprout, but I am too old to be fooled, at least by this . . .It is February.
 
Wow! Who knew there was a National Love Your Pet Day? I sure didn't, but then Lord Banjo is loved each and every day. Do humans really need to be reminded to love their pets?
Wow! Who knew there was a National Love Your Pet Day? I sure didn't, but then Lord Banjo is loved each and every day. Do humans really need to be reminded to love their pets?
 
We could be about to be destroyed. We know it could be coming. We are doing nothing to prevent it.
 
It is early, as I write this. Not yet, is it time for the early service to commence.
It is early, as I write this. Not yet, is it time for the early service to commence.
 
I couldn't do anything but laugh in disbelief as this tale of woe unfolded.
I couldn't do anything but laugh in disbelief as this tale of woe unfolded.
 
Some of my favorite hours have always been in the kitchen. As a small child, I spent a good deal of my childhood in fields and woods.
Some of my favorite hours have always been in the kitchen. As a small child, I spent a good deal of my childhood in fields and woods.
 
I barely made the early service, this morning. A light rain was falling and it compelled me to linger a few extra moments.
I barely made the early service, this morning. A light rain was falling and it compelled me to linger a few extra moments.
 
Congress passes laws and then promptly forgets about them (goes to Happy Hour). We can't forget about them because we are being suffocated by them.
Congress passes laws and then promptly forgets about them (goes to Happy Hour). We can't forget about them because we are being suffocated by them.
 
Why do our courts allow the silly people to push them around?
Why do our courts allow the silly people to push them around?
 
With yesterday, being February first, I said "rabbit" a lot. A friend introduced me to this custom many years ago.
With yesterday, being February first, I said "rabbit" a lot. A friend introduced me to this custom many years ago.
 
If laughter is good for the soul, then my soul is in good shape after Puddin's recent adventure.
If laughter is good for the soul, then my soul is in good shape after Puddin's recent adventure.
 
Seeing a Facebook post about best loved Golden Books took me on a trip down memory lane as I recalled my favorite childhood books.
Seeing a Facebook post about best loved Golden Books took me on a trip down memory lane as I recalled my favorite childhood books.
 
If Dating Services Are As Wonderful As Portrayed In Their TV Commercials, I Think It Is a No-Brainer That They Ought To Be Required By Law
If Dating Services Are As Wonderful As Portrayed In Their TV Commercials, I Think It Is a No-Brainer That They Ought To Be Required By Law
 
It was raining before the day arrived. The dawn came gradually without any fanfare. The mockingbird did not proclaim the morning, either.
It was raining before the day arrived. The dawn came gradually without any fanfare. The mockingbird did not proclaim the morning, either.
 
I attended the early service, today, - the last Saturday in January. The morning was cold and still, but a mockingbird sang, anyway.
I attended the early service, today, - the last Saturday in January. The morning was cold and still, but a mockingbird sang, anyway.
 
The Bishops of Venezuela are tweeting prayers to God? Do you think that will work?
The Bishops of Venezuela are tweeting prayers to God? Do you think that will work?
 
My early service was void of seeing the sun rise. I first woke, before light came to the world.
My early service was void of seeing the sun rise. I first woke, before light came to the world.
 
Jennys' birthday, dawned bright and clear, much like the day she was born. Lyla and I sang "Happy Birthday" several times before breakfast. Lyla wanted a cake and party hats to confirm the occasion, at breakfast.
Jennys' birthday, dawned bright and clear, much like the day she was born. Lyla and I sang "Happy Birthday" several times before breakfast. Lyla wanted a cake and party hats to confirm the occasion, at breakfast.
 
It started snowing in the late evening, yesterday. Today, when light came to the rabbit patch, the territory looked like a post card from a place like "New England" or my friend "Fayes' Iowa".
It started snowing in the late evening, yesterday. Today, when light came to the rabbit patch, the territory looked like a post card from a place like "New England" or my friend "Fayes' Iowa".
 
There has been no need to build a fire as of lately, at the " rabbit patch". Instead, the window, by the morning table, is raised.
There has been no need to build a fire as of lately, at the " rabbit patch". Instead, the window, by the morning table, is raised.
 
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