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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.

I drive to work as the sun is coming up. I declare that the sun rising over a field of winter wheat is as beautiful as anything. Usually, the wheat fields are edged with woodland trees.
I drive to work as the sun is coming up. I declare that the sun rising over a field of winter wheat is as beautiful as anything. Usually, the wheat fields are edged with woodland trees.
 
January is more like itself today. There is a cold wind blowing, pruning the winter trees and warning the daffodils all in one breath.
January is more like itself today. There is a cold wind blowing, pruning the winter trees and warning the daffodils all in one breath.
 
I woke up before light, this last Sunday in January. The winter morning was cold and dark.
I woke up before light, this last Sunday in January. The winter morning was cold and dark.
 
Lately, the days have been mild and more like April than January. The snow and ice, a few weeks ago have been about the only reason to have a "winter coat" so far.
Lately, the days have been mild and more like April than January. The snow and ice, a few weeks ago have been about the only reason to have a "winter coat" so far.
 
The cover of this book is quite appropriate for what lies inside. Chasing Jubal, by Bill Thompson is a story about the journey of Jubal Simpson, a young boy growing up in the rural south, in the 1950s.
The cover of this book is quite appropriate for what lies inside. Chasing Jubal, by Bill Thompson is a story about the journey of Jubal Simpson, a young boy growing up in the rural south, in the 1950s.
 
All of those years of experience allow me to pick a cabbage quickly and I am glad of it.
All of those years of experience allow me to pick a cabbage quickly and I am glad of it.
 
The rabbit patch has been full of shine, these last few days. Rain, and its' cousin fog, seemed to have "hightailed" it off the territory and in its' place has been bright sunlight.
The rabbit patch has been full of shine, these last few days. Rain, and its' cousin fog, seemed to have "hightailed" it off the territory and in its' place has been bright sunlight.
 
My great Aunt Agnes could play the piano like she was born to do so. It seemed as natural to her as breathing.
My great Aunt Agnes could play the piano like she was born to do so. It seemed as natural to her as breathing.
 
This week began with snow and ice at the rabbit patch. The wind caused quite a commotion with its' chilling gales.
This week began with snow and ice at the rabbit patch. The wind caused quite a commotion with its' chilling gales.
 
He has proven himself to be a gentleman by the very nice letter he sent to President Trump.
He has proven himself to be a gentleman by the very nice letter he sent to President Trump.
 
He needs to avoid the Great Great Really Big Coffee Mistake!
He needs to avoid the Great Great Really Big Coffee Mistake!
 
Did you have an imaginary friend when you were a child? Mine was a cocker spaniel named Annabel.
Did you have an imaginary friend when you were a child? Mine was a cocker spaniel named Annabel.
 
That seems an easy choice. I'm a firm believer in the birthday season.
That seems an easy choice. I'm a firm believer in the birthday season.
 
My affair with snow is quickly on the decline. The snow that lingers around the barns, and under the pines is hardly snow at all anymore.
My affair with snow is quickly on the decline. The snow that lingers around the barns, and under the pines is hardly snow at all anymore.
 
I am a long time admirer of "morning shine", and never so more than now, when it falls on a field of snow.
I am a long time admirer of "morning shine", and never so more than now, when it falls on a field of snow.
 
No, not the snowflakes that fall gently from the sky and then sparkle in the moonlight as they cover the ground.
No, not the snowflakes that fall gently from the sky and then sparkle in the moonlight as they cover the ground.
 
This is the coldest morning of the year-the coldest morning in many years, actually.
This is the coldest morning of the year-the coldest morning in many years, actually.
 
I know you know I am a Noticer but did you know I can Chew and Notice at the same time?
 
I have spent the last several days waiting to watch the woods at the rabbit patch, "fill up with snow."
I have spent the last several days waiting to watch the woods at the rabbit patch, "fill up with snow."
 
I returned to the rabbit patch from Elizabeth City and found things in good order.
I returned to the rabbit patch from Elizabeth City and found things in good order.
 
I woke yesterday morning to the sound of a steady rain falling over the rabbit patch.
I woke yesterday morning to the sound of a steady rain falling over the rabbit patch.
 
The first day of the New Year is a cold and rainy event in Elizabeth City. The little town is quiet this morning-as far as I know, I could be the only one awake from the looks around.
The first day of the New Year is a cold and rainy event in Elizabeth City. The little town is quiet this morning-as far as I know, I could be the only one awake from the looks around.
 
I wrote a version of this column in the summer of 2013 as a blog. I'd heard John Lennon's Imagine on the radio and was unable to get the tune and the sentiment out of my head.

Imagine

 
I wrote a version of this column in the summer of 2013 as a blog. I'd heard John Lennon's Imagine on the radio and was unable to get the tune and the sentiment out of my head.
 
The weather at the rabbit patch is mild, though it is early winter. Today, I have a few windows up.
The weather at the rabbit patch is mild, though it is early winter. Today, I have a few windows up.
 
In late December and in the absence of Christmas, the rabbit patch is most quiet. The children went home yesterday. When the back door shut, I started missing them.
In late December and in the absence of Christmas, the rabbit patch is most quiet. The children went home yesterday. When the back door shut, I started missing them.
 
It is that time, when bells are ringing and children are singing. It is the Christmas season, the most wonderful time of the year, many say.
It is that time, when bells are ringing and children are singing. It is the Christmas season, the most wonderful time of the year, many say.
 
The first day of winter is here, and with it "the longest evening of the year." I do not begrudge the way of winter.
The first day of winter is here, and with it "the longest evening of the year." I do not begrudge the way of winter.
 
I love the days before Christmas. Days pass presenting all sorts of tasks that I find pleasant.
I love the days before Christmas. Days pass presenting all sorts of tasks that I find pleasant.
 
Some have told me this is a fear that is not grounded in reality but I can’t help myself.
Some have told me this is a fear that is not grounded in reality but I can’t help myself.
 
There is almost, a Christmas tree at the rabbit patch window, which I am sure was placed, for that purpose.
There is almost, a Christmas tree at the rabbit patch window, which I am sure was placed, for that purpose.
 
December has come-with its' shining lights and sugar cookies. I love December with all its' lovely details. For me, December is a happy month and a holy time.
December has come-with its' shining lights and sugar cookies. I love December with all its' lovely details. For me, December is a happy month and a holy time.
 
I see an opportunity here. In order to capitalize on our Gluten Hysteria, someone ought to come out with a product that is called, 100% Gluten Free Gluten.
I see an opportunity here. In order to capitalize on our Gluten Hysteria, someone ought to come out with a product that is called, 100% Gluten Free Gluten.
 
At last, the rabbit patch declares that the Christmas season is upon us. There is a wreath on every door with little twinkling lights that brighten the late autumn fog.
At last, the rabbit patch declares that the Christmas season is upon us. There is a wreath on every door with little twinkling lights that brighten the late autumn fog.
 
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