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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.

The lovely December moon has risen over the field, supper is cooked and I am in another session of gift wrapping.
The lovely December moon has risen over the field, supper is cooked and I am in another session of gift wrapping.
 
All is merry and bright at the rabbit patch. There is a Christmas tree by the farmhouse window -and at long last-full of shining lights.
All is merry and bright at the rabbit patch. There is a Christmas tree by the farmhouse window -and at long last-full of shining lights.
 
It's sorta like holding the a door open for a woman, having her look at you with disdain as she moves over, opening another door for herself leaving you feeling guilty but you don't know why you feel guilty.
It's sorta like holding the a door open for a woman, having her look at you with disdain as she moves over, opening another door for herself leaving you feeling guilty but you don't know why you feel guilty.
 
I found the rabbit patch in early spring, just over a decade ago, though I often think now the rabbit patch found me.
I found the rabbit patch in early spring, just over a decade ago, though I often think now the rabbit patch found me.
 
There is going to be a dramatic uptick in unemployment as soon as Obama leaves office.
There is going to be a dramatic uptick in unemployment as soon as Obama leaves office.
 
Autumn has made its' presence known at the rabbit patch-and it came bearing gifts. The whole affair seems "royal" in nature-complete with a treasure chest of precious gems in every hue
Autumn has made its' presence known at the rabbit patch-and it came bearing gifts. The whole affair seems "royal" in nature-complete with a treasure chest of precious gems in every hue
 
Visions of sugarplums? Not me, instead I'm having visions of a Greek dinner for Christmas. There was never one special meal we always had for Christmas when I was a child.
Visions of sugarplums? Not me, instead I'm having visions of a Greek dinner for Christmas. There was never one special meal we always had for Christmas when I was a child.
 
The "old people" used to say "where there is smoke, there is fire." They said this often, when something seemed obvious, hoping we kids would learn the art of deducting facts and making conclusions.
The "old people" used to say "where there is smoke, there is fire." They said this often, when something seemed obvious, hoping we kids would learn the art of deducting facts and making conclusions.
 
Officially, Thanksgiving, has passed. Already, Christmas trees are up and twinkling in windows in many homes and reindeer graze in yards-with a little imagination
Officially, Thanksgiving, has passed. Already, Christmas trees are up and twinkling in windows in many homes and reindeer graze in yards-with a little imagination
 
I woke up this Sunday before Christmas, in Elizabeth City. I am usually the first one to wake, no matter, the roof I am under, and today was no different.
I woke up this Sunday before Christmas, in Elizabeth City. I am usually the first one to wake, no matter, the roof I am under, and today was no different.
 
Not yet, has the sun risen at the rabbit patch, but I have been up a while. Moon Shine sent something crashing and shattering- and that worked better than any alarm clock.
Not yet, has the sun risen at the rabbit patch, but I have been up a while. Moon Shine sent something crashing and shattering- and that worked better than any alarm clock.
 
Holiday mornings are the most beautiful kind of mornings, to me. On the rabbit patch calendar, this Sunday morning, is a holiday. Today, my family will celebrate Thanksgiving
Holiday mornings are the most beautiful kind of mornings, to me. On the rabbit patch calendar, this Sunday morning, is a holiday. Today, my family will celebrate Thanksgiving
 
None of us want to go to jail. That being said, there is a pretty good chance that some who are in jail do not know why they are in jail.
None of us want to go to jail. That being said, there is a pretty good chance that some who are in jail do not know why they are in jail.
 
This point came to me from my Son-In-Law and he makes a great point...
 
It's a long way to the bottom but we have been working very hard to get there.
It's a long way to the bottom but we have been working very hard to get there.
 
No other holiday, is remembered with the same magnitude, as Christmas. Christmas has so many more details and the older you become, the dearer and clearer, the memories seem.
No other holiday, is remembered with the same magnitude, as Christmas. Christmas has so many more details and the older you become, the dearer and clearer, the memories seem.
 
It is the eve of Thanksgiving. I look forward to this day about as much as the holiday, itself.
It is the eve of Thanksgiving. I look forward to this day about as much as the holiday, itself.
 
In 2014 for the first time, we left town for Christmas and enjoyed a picture-perfect holiday at Amelia Island. In the past, my husband and I hosted Holiday meals for varying size crowds.
In 2014 for the first time, we left town for Christmas and enjoyed a picture-perfect holiday at Amelia Island. In the past, my husband and I hosted Holiday meals for varying size crowds.
 
I like to go out first thing in the morning, not long after waking
I like to go out first thing in the morning, not long after waking
 
It is said that "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb"
It is said that "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb"
 
By most accounts, the last Sunday in October, passed in an ordinary fashion. The sun came up and brought its' shine.
By most accounts, the last Sunday in October, passed in an ordinary fashion. The sun came up and brought its' shine.
 
We all woke up early this morning. Outside the window, I could see the day was bright and clear. The dogwood looked especially dashing wearing all shades of red against the blue expanse of sky
We all woke up early this morning. Outside the window, I could see the day was bright and clear. The dogwood looked especially dashing wearing all shades of red against the blue expanse of sky
 
For a good while, I had been looking forward to seeing the famous November moon over the rabbit patch. Last night, I planned a very simple supper, all because of the grand event
For a good while, I had been looking forward to seeing the famous November moon over the rabbit patch. Last night, I planned a very simple supper, all because of the grand event
 
Once again, I left after school on Friday for Elizabeth City. Sometimes, things just work out. We do not have classes Monday or Tuesday , and it just seemed I was destined to see Lyla wear little wings and wave a wand about, on Halloween
Once again, I left after school on Friday for Elizabeth City. Sometimes, things just work out. We do not have classes Monday or Tuesday , and it just seemed I was destined to see Lyla wear little wings and wave a wand about, on Halloween
 
The October climate deserves a crown. For the last few weeks, any given day could have been a post card-with bragging rights.
The October climate deserves a crown. For the last few weeks, any given day could have been a post card-with bragging rights.
 
What's on your Christmas list this year? I must say it has become more and more difficult through the years for me to give my husband any clue as to what I might want for Christmas.
What's on your Christmas list this year? I must say it has become more and more difficult through the years for me to give my husband any clue as to what I might want for Christmas.
 
Lately, when a day ends, I declare its' beauty and feel certain it is the "fairest of all".
Lately, when a day ends, I declare its' beauty and feel certain it is the "fairest of all".
 
I am quite sure that all the world sings in October. I saw the sun rise this morning on my drive to work-and this day was born in a beautiful manner, I can assure you-and worthy of a song
I am quite sure that all the world sings in October. I saw the sun rise this morning on my drive to work-and this day was born in a beautiful manner, I can assure you-and worthy of a song
 
Saturday was as beautiful a morning as the one before it. I went out expecting to find the usual circus of the squirrels in the yard-but no, the yard was as still as it could be
Saturday was as beautiful a morning as the one before it. I went out expecting to find the usual circus of the squirrels in the yard-but no, the yard was as still as it could be
 
It rained on the first day of autumn at the rabbit patch. It rained all day, as it had, for several days before.
It rained on the first day of autumn at the rabbit patch. It rained all day, as it had, for several days before.
 
Friday morning dawned with crisp air that snapped with song birds calling out to one another
Friday morning dawned with crisp air that snapped with song birds calling out to one another
 
I sure was happy when the lamp on the morning table came on yesterday
I sure was happy when the lamp on the morning table came on yesterday
 
All day the rabbit patch has looked like a scene from "Wuthering Heights". It has been gray and breezy- and the rain has been constant. Now, the wind has picked up and is wuthering through out the territory.
All day the rabbit patch has looked like a scene from "Wuthering Heights". It has been gray and breezy- and the rain has been constant. Now, the wind has picked up and is wuthering through out the territory.
 
Snow has blossomed all around. The cotton fields are white. With a little imagination, a cotton field, this time of year, looks like the remnants of a snowfall
Snow has blossomed all around. The cotton fields are white. With a little imagination, a cotton field, this time of year, looks like the remnants of a snowfall
 
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