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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.

Columnist and blogger Kathy Manos Penn celebrates her 5 year anniversary as weekly columnist for the Dunwoody Crier by publishing a collection of her favorite columns.
Columnist and blogger Kathy Manos Penn celebrates her 5 year anniversary as weekly columnist for the Dunwoody Crier by publishing a collection of her favorite columns.
 
"Jack Frost" came last night with a bucket of shine. When the first rays of sunlight fell this morning, the fields sparkled and the woodlands seemed to be strewn with diamonds, instead of pine cones.
"Jack Frost" came last night with a bucket of shine. When the first rays of sunlight fell this morning, the fields sparkled and the woodlands seemed to be strewn with diamonds, instead of pine cones.
 
Today was a nice day. Sunshine has been scarce for weeks, though Saturday was bright.
Today was a nice day. Sunshine has been scarce for weeks, though Saturday was bright.
 
Bob Dylan sang to us in 1964...The Times They Are A-Changin’.
Bob Dylan sang to us in 1964...The Times They Are A-Changin’.
 
Now is the time to hear the song of the wild geese in flight. Leaves are hinting in subtle ways that their glory days are not far off and the chill in the wind causes me to consider the condition of the wood stove
Now is the time to hear the song of the wild geese in flight. Leaves are hinting in subtle ways that their glory days are not far off and the chill in the wind causes me to consider the condition of the wood stove
 
We'll be spending Thanksgiving Day with friends this year. Our host will cook the turkey on his Green Egg, and we'll all bring side dishes.
We'll be spending Thanksgiving Day with friends this year. Our host will cook the turkey on his Green Egg, and we'll all bring side dishes.
 
When light fell on the rabbit patch this morning, it was bright and beautiful. The air is colder than it has been- and it ought to be in November.
When light fell on the rabbit patch this morning, it was bright and beautiful. The air is colder than it has been- and it ought to be in November.
 
Ought to change her name to Hillary No-Way-She-Can-Lose Clinton.
 
On Wednesday, I came home to the rabbit patch. I had been in Elizabeth City just a day, shy of a week
On Wednesday, I came home to the rabbit patch. I had been in Elizabeth City just a day, shy of a week
 
The rain fell most of the night on the rabbit patch. It was falling this morning, when I awakened.
The rain fell most of the night on the rabbit patch. It was falling this morning, when I awakened.
 
I hadn't thought of Lewis Grizzard in quite some time; that is until I read an Atlanta Journal-Constitution article titled, "Remembering Lewis Grizzard on his 70th birthday."
I hadn't thought of Lewis Grizzard in quite some time; that is until I read an Atlanta Journal-Constitution article titled, "Remembering Lewis Grizzard on his 70th birthday."
 
A Million Is A Thousand Thousand. That Means 136,000,000 Is 136 Thousand Thousands. That's A Lot Of Money Everywhere Except Washington, D.C.
A Million Is A Thousand Thousand. That Means 136,000,000 Is 136 Thousand Thousands. That's A Lot Of Money Everywhere Except Washington, D.C.
 
Once again this year, my husband will march in the Georgia Veterans Day Parade with members of the Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association (AVVBA), and that evening we'll attend the Freedom Ball.
Once again this year, my husband will march in the Georgia Veterans Day Parade with members of the Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association (AVVBA), and that evening we'll attend the Freedom Ball.
 
I am eagerly awaiting the publication of my first book−The Ink Penn, Celebrating the Magic in the Everyday−due to be released November 21.
I am eagerly awaiting the publication of my first book−The Ink Penn, Celebrating the Magic in the Everyday−due to be released November 21.
 
It would drive the politicians absolutely nuts.
It would drive the politicians absolutely nuts.
 
I just love old houses-this one, and every other one too. This one needed a roof when I bought it.
I just love old houses-this one, and every other one too. This one needed a roof when I bought it.
 
I've read many of Lee Smith's novels and laughed when I read in her memoir that she began writing stories when she was nine years old.
I've read many of Lee Smith's novels and laughed when I read in her memoir that she began writing stories when she was nine years old.
 
There is such a thing as a silver lining. I have seen them countless times.
There is such a thing as a silver lining. I have seen them countless times.
 
If this is the way you are going to react, please don't pay any attention to me!
If this is the way you are going to react, please don't pay any attention to me!
 
In small ways, autumn is making its' presence known. Mornings are cool and dimly lit. Nightfall comes earlier, ending days of fog and mist.
In small ways, autumn is making its' presence known. Mornings are cool and dimly lit. Nightfall comes earlier, ending days of fog and mist.
 
Yesterday was the kind of day I want to always remember. It was the best of times. I did not win the lottery nor was bestowed any title of honor-those would have been lesser deeds in my moments.
Yesterday was the kind of day I want to always remember. It was the best of times. I did not win the lottery nor was bestowed any title of honor-those would have been lesser deeds in my moments.
 
Based on what goes on in Rhode Island, we should be glad it is not bigger than it is.
 
You won’t believe how old this blog posting is but, even though it has been a long time since I first pecked it out, nothing has changed.
You won’t believe how old this blog posting is but, even though it has been a long time since I first pecked it out, nothing has changed.
 
Rain has fallen the last few days at the rabbit patch-and everywhere around it. The sidewalks end a long ways from the rabbit patch and the yard is muddy.
Rain has fallen the last few days at the rabbit patch-and everywhere around it. The sidewalks end a long ways from the rabbit patch and the yard is muddy.
 
The rain fell most of the night on the rabbit patch. It was falling this morning, when I awakened. It has fallen all day and is doing so now, as well.
The rain fell most of the night on the rabbit patch. It was falling this morning, when I awakened. It has fallen all day and is doing so now, as well.
 
Sunday dinner is over and I am at the morning table, watching it rain through the morning window.
Sunday dinner is over and I am at the morning table, watching it rain through the morning window.
 
The British Parliament Is Interested In What's Going On In The British Parliament
The British Parliament Is Interested In What's Going On In The British Parliament
 
Sometimes, there are idle hours at the rabbit patch-I make certain of it. "Idle" doesn't always mean time without purpose, sometimes it means frivolous or easy.
Sometimes, there are idle hours at the rabbit patch-I make certain of it. "Idle" doesn't always mean time without purpose, sometimes it means frivolous or easy.
 
The 21st Century’s Finest Example Of Newton’s First Law Is A Member Of Congress
 
Living on a rabbit patch is not for the faint of heart. My own, has barns that complain constantly about something. The house itself, joins in, clamoring for its' fair share of attention
Living on a rabbit patch is not for the faint of heart. My own, has barns that complain constantly about something. The house itself, joins in, clamoring for its' fair share of attention
 
I thought it must be a slow news day when I spotted an article about the increasing presence of casual attire in the workplace.
I thought it must be a slow news day when I spotted an article about the increasing presence of casual attire in the workplace.
 
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