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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.

Very far away from me, across the wild and open sea,
Very far away from me, across the wild and open sea,
 
All day long, there has been sunshine on the rabbit patch. Sunshine that was bright enough to cast shadows. I have always loved the play of light and shade.
All day long, there has been sunshine on the rabbit patch. Sunshine that was bright enough to cast shadows. I have always loved the play of light and shade.
 
We hadn't departed Whitefish, Montana before I began to wonder how we'd ever top our 2017 Christmas trip. I had dreams of a white Christmas in a rustic yet luxurious lodge, and that's what I got.
We hadn't departed Whitefish, Montana before I began to wonder how we'd ever top our 2017 Christmas trip. I had dreams of a white Christmas in a rustic yet luxurious lodge, and that's what I got.
 
I was up this morning, when the territory was dark and silent. I especially wanted to see the sunrise on the snow, again.
I was up this morning, when the territory was dark and silent. I especially wanted to see the sunrise on the snow, again.
 
This is no ordinary day at the rabbit patch, for snow blankets the territory. School was dismissed early, yesterday-and so all afternoon, I waited for snow.
This is no ordinary day at the rabbit patch, for snow blankets the territory. School was dismissed early, yesterday-and so all afternoon, I waited for snow.
 
Lylas' snowman has been around so long, he should have had a name. It was -6 degrees F this morning at the early service.
Lylas' snowman has been around so long, he should have had a name. It was -6 degrees F this morning at the early service.
 
The snow at the rabbit patch, lingers and will for at least a few days more. Like everywhere else, it is cold here.
The snow at the rabbit patch, lingers and will for at least a few days more. Like everywhere else, it is cold here.
 
Some people call them cheese "straws", sometimes they are called cheese "biscuits" If you pipe them, they are straws, if you make them into little cookies, then they are biscuits.
Some people call them cheese "straws", sometimes they are called cheese "biscuits" If you pipe them, they are straws, if you make them into little cookies, then they are biscuits.
 
On the first day of the brand new year, I missed the early service. By the time I woke, the sun was up and shining.
On the first day of the brand new year, I missed the early service. By the time I woke, the sun was up and shining.
 
Going around in circles in the age of Electronic Everything
Going around in circles in the age of Electronic Everything
 
Most of us celebrate New Year's somehow, someway, but I suspect few of us are aware of the holiday's history. As you would expect, a wealth of information is but a few clicks away.
Most of us celebrate New Year's somehow, someway, but I suspect few of us are aware of the holiday's history. As you would expect, a wealth of information is but a few clicks away.
 
I attended the early service in Elizabeth City, on Saturday. I had a lot of company, for it to be such a cold winter morning.
I attended the early service in Elizabeth City, on Saturday. I had a lot of company, for it to be such a cold winter morning.
 
It was snowing at the early service, this morning. It did not last long, and only could be considered a dusting, but the chance to watch it fall, was not short on beauty.
It was snowing at the early service, this morning. It did not last long, and only could be considered a dusting, but the chance to watch it fall, was not short on beauty.
 
Christmas eve morning is here . . and with it rain. I woke to the sound of rain and it was lovely.
Christmas eve morning is here . . and with it rain. I woke to the sound of rain and it was lovely.
 
I arrived in Elizabeth City, early in the afternoon, on Wednesday. It had rained the whole day. When I crossed the three rivers, it was impossible to see where the rivers ended and the sky started, on the horizon.
I arrived in Elizabeth City, early in the afternoon, on Wednesday. It had rained the whole day. When I crossed the three rivers, it was impossible to see where the rivers ended and the sky started, on the horizon.
 
Today is the first day of the holiday break. The morning was too lovely not to notice, as I drove to work.
Today is the first day of the holiday break. The morning was too lovely not to notice, as I drove to work.
 
Morning broke again with a holy silence. It is hard to be anything but reverent when all around you is still.
Morning broke again with a holy silence. It is hard to be anything but reverent when all around you is still.
 
The early service, in the rabbit patch territory, was a cold and still one, today. I went out to collect pine cones and thought the sound of the door shutting, would shatter the world.
The early service, in the rabbit patch territory, was a cold and still one, today. I went out to collect pine cones and thought the sound of the door shutting, would shatter the world.
 
Winter came in last night with a cold and mighty wind. It matters little to me that the calendar does not yet declare it is winter at the rabbit patch.
Winter came in last night with a cold and mighty wind. It matters little to me that the calendar does not yet declare it is winter at the rabbit patch.
 
I was up long before dawn, this day. I was at the early service in the back yard of the rabbit patch, standing under a sycamore, not bearing a single leaf, when morning broke.
I was up long before dawn, this day. I was at the early service in the back yard of the rabbit patch, standing under a sycamore, not bearing a single leaf, when morning broke.
 
The bone chilling rain is about to wind down, it seems. But for just a few measly degrees, it would have been snow.
The bone chilling rain is about to wind down, it seems. But for just a few measly degrees, it would have been snow.
 
I all but missed the early service this morning. I slipped in late-but in time for communion.
I all but missed the early service this morning. I slipped in late-but in time for communion.
 
I all but missed the early service this morning. I slipped in late-but in time for communion. Thankfully, the rabbit patch does not keep an account of such things.
I all but missed the early service this morning. I slipped in late-but in time for communion. Thankfully, the rabbit patch does not keep an account of such things.
 
Last night, was the night of the "Holiday Concert", at our school. This is a huge event and requires months of preparation.
Last night, was the night of the "Holiday Concert", at our school. This is a huge event and requires months of preparation.
 
The spirea has tiny little blossoms, at the rabbit patch. A few of the azaleas do too. The roses are still blooming-and why not?
The spirea has tiny little blossoms, at the rabbit patch. A few of the azaleas do too. The roses are still blooming-and why not?
 
While November, has a fair share of "silver days", there are golden ones too.
While November, has a fair share of "silver days", there are golden ones too.
 
Now, as I watch the night giving way to morning, and that familiar sense of peace abides, I am flooded with things like hope, inspiration and gratitude.
Now, as I watch the night giving way to morning, and that familiar sense of peace abides, I am flooded with things like hope, inspiration and gratitude.
 
You to Johnny, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Johnny to you, "A world-renowned Bubble Wrap Popper." You to Johnny, "Huh?"
You to Johnny, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Johnny to you, "A world-renowned Bubble Wrap Popper." You to Johnny, "Huh?"
 
Thanksgiving Day has dawned with low peach colored light. The woodland trees behind the old barn look like black lace, in the absence of their leaves.
Thanksgiving Day has dawned with low peach colored light. The woodland trees behind the old barn look like black lace, in the absence of their leaves.
 
As usual, I woke early, this morning. It was dark and rain was falling. I had the window up, as it has been so mild.
As usual, I woke early, this morning. It was dark and rain was falling. I had the window up, as it has been so mild.
 
It was "pitch dark" when I got up this morning. The house was chilly, but not nearly as cold as Saturday morning.
It was "pitch dark" when I got up this morning. The house was chilly, but not nearly as cold as Saturday morning.
 
The Good News: Detroit is not gone. The Bad News: Detroit Is Still There.
The Good News: Detroit is not gone. The Bad News: Detroit Is Still There.
 
Are you juggling so many balls that you wish there were more hours in the day? Is your to-do-list on overload when suddenly you need to add a task like holiday decorating or helping your parents downsize? Well then, have I got a deal for you.
Are you juggling so many balls that you wish there were more hours in the day? Is your to-do-list on overload when suddenly you need to add a task like holiday decorating or helping your parents downsize? Well then, have I got a deal for you.
 
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