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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 do not believe, I have ever seen a more beautiful spring, for this one lingers. Mostly, a southern spring is a few weeks of pleasant weather and then it is hot and full of humidity.
I do not believe, I have ever seen a more beautiful spring, for this one lingers. Mostly, a southern spring is a few weeks of pleasant weather and then it is hot and full of humidity.
 
He needs to fill his cabinet with people who oppose his policies...Or does he?
He needs to fill his cabinet with people who oppose his policies...Or does he?
 
I came to Elizabeth City on Monday, in fair weather. Hundreds od blossoms adorned the lawns, the woodlands and even the roadside. The three rivers were as blue as could be and all of the world seemed to be singing.
I came to Elizabeth City on Monday, in fair weather. Hundreds od blossoms adorned the lawns, the woodlands and even the roadside. The three rivers were as blue as could be and all of the world seemed to be singing.
 
It is a beautiful Easter morning at the rabbit patch. The sun came up brightly and the birds have been singing their hearts out.
It is a beautiful Easter morning at the rabbit patch. The sun came up brightly and the birds have been singing their hearts out.
 
When May came, it did not come "empty handed", but instead bearing gifts.
When May came, it did not come "empty handed", but instead bearing gifts.
 
The Democrats have turned on Robert Muller and they have every right to do so!
The Democrats have turned on Robert Muller and they have every right to do so!
 
Sunshine has been scarce the last dew days. Spring is full of flowers - and rain.
Sunshine has been scarce the last dew days. Spring is full of flowers - and rain.
 
Lyla turned four years old on Thursday. On Friday, Tres picked me up after school and we were on the way to Elizabeth City to celebrate.
Lyla turned four years old on Thursday. On Friday, Tres picked me up after school and we were on the way to Elizabeth City to celebrate.
 
There are few things as pleasant as waking when you please, to a choir of songbirds.
There are few things as pleasant as waking when you please, to a choir of songbirds.
 
Whenever I write about my favorite mystery authors, I mention Louise Penny so when I heard she was going to speak in Hickory, NC in March, I immediately got tickets to see her.
Whenever I write about my favorite mystery authors, I mention Louise Penny so when I heard she was going to speak in Hickory, NC in March, I immediately got tickets to see her.
 
The rabbitpatch is especially beautiful, when bathed in early morning light.
The rabbitpatch is especially beautiful, when bathed in early morning light.
 
Monday was a beautiful day. The sun shone faintly, a slight breeze blew and the air was mild.
Monday was a beautiful day. The sun shone faintly, a slight breeze blew and the air was mild.
 
Before I knew it, the work week had passed til now it is Saturday, It has been a week of chill, light rain and wind.
Before I knew it, the work week had passed til now it is Saturday, It has been a week of chill, light rain and wind.
 
It is Saturday morning, early enough, that it seems like me and the mockingbird, are the only ones in the world.
It is Saturday morning, early enough, that it seems like me and the mockingbird, are the only ones in the world.
 
It has become a tradition for me to complain about the time change, every year. Several days have passed and I am just now feeling a bit acclimated to the "changing of the clocks".
It has become a tradition for me to complain about the time change, every year. Several days have passed and I am just now feeling a bit acclimated to the "changing of the clocks".
 
I'm a Billy Joel fan, and I saw him long ago with Elton John at the Omni in Atlanta. I got reacquainted with his music when I listened to the Billy Joel station on SiriusXM on a January trip to the mountains-both up and back.
I'm a Billy Joel fan, and I saw him long ago with Elton John at the Omni in Atlanta. I got reacquainted with his music when I listened to the Billy Joel station on SiriusXM on a January trip to the mountains-both up and back.
 
Friday is never a dull day when I am working. It is easier to get up in the morning, no matter the conditions . . .for it is Friday!
Friday is never a dull day when I am working. It is easier to get up in the morning, no matter the conditions . . .for it is Friday!
 
It was raining Sunday morning, when we woke. I knew snow was a long shot, but I had hoped for it anyway.
It was raining Sunday morning, when we woke. I knew snow was a long shot, but I had hoped for it anyway.
 
It is hard to say whether or not "March came in like a lion", for February made such a spectacle of itself, masquerading like the late days of April.
It is hard to say whether or not "March came in like a lion", for February made such a spectacle of itself, masquerading like the late days of April.
 
More specifically, what is it about boarding schools that makes them the setting for so many novels? Christopher Swann's "Shadow of the Lions" is set in a boarding school in the mountains of Virginia.
More specifically, what is it about boarding schools that makes them the setting for so many novels? Christopher Swann's "Shadow of the Lions" is set in a boarding school in the mountains of Virginia.
 
I came to Elizabeth City, on Friday, after school with high hopes, of all sorts. The drive was really beautiful.
I came to Elizabeth City, on Friday, after school with high hopes, of all sorts. The drive was really beautiful.
 
It's known far and wide that the Royal Mum is a huge reader, a word nerd, and a grammar geek. I think I've covered all the bases.
It's known far and wide that the Royal Mum is a huge reader, a word nerd, and a grammar geek. I think I've covered all the bases.
 
I have one general guideline for myself in writing my columns: refrain from expressing anger or writing anything controversial -- anything that might cause folks to get up in arms, or worse, angry with me.
I have one general guideline for myself in writing my columns: refrain from expressing anger or writing anything controversial -- anything that might cause folks to get up in arms, or worse, angry with me.
 
It was not raining when I woke on Sunday. There was a bit of wind rattling the bare oak branches and the sky was that now familiar, pale pewter color.
It was not raining when I woke on Sunday. There was a bit of wind rattling the bare oak branches and the sky was that now familiar, pale pewter color.
 
It is Friday again and it seems it was just Friday, a few days ago! Here we are in the "short rows" of winter, already. I notice that seasons, now seem but a few weeks, and the years zip pass, too.
It is Friday again and it seems it was just Friday, a few days ago! Here we are in the "short rows" of winter, already. I notice that seasons, now seem but a few weeks, and the years zip pass, too.
 
Washington DC is out of control and General George Washington has had enough...Again.
 
I drove home, from Elizabeth City, a bit later in the day, than I usually do, on Sunday.
I drove home, from Elizabeth City, a bit later in the day, than I usually do, on Sunday.
 
Friday has a different "feel" to it, in months like February, when the school year is in full swing.
Friday has a different "feel" to it, in months like February, when the school year is in full swing.
 
I am not sure whether it was "Beginners' Luck" or what . . . but I made apple dumplings that are good enough to brag about.
I am not sure whether it was "Beginners' Luck" or what . . . but I made apple dumplings that are good enough to brag about.
 
As did everyone else, I saw tons of articles in January about New Year's resolutions-how to make 'em and how to keep 'em.
As did everyone else, I saw tons of articles in January about New Year's resolutions-how to make 'em and how to keep 'em.
 
There is a heavy frost this morning. The morning sunshine causes it it to sparkle and glisten, as if it were a field of crystals.
There is a heavy frost this morning. The morning sunshine causes it it to sparkle and glisten, as if it were a field of crystals.
 
A lot of people declare that January is the longest month. I suspect that the commotion in December and the New Year celebrations causes us to get used to a state of perpetual motion.
A lot of people declare that January is the longest month. I suspect that the commotion in December and the New Year celebrations causes us to get used to a state of perpetual motion.
 
It was not winter til the north wind blew.
It was not winter til the north wind blew.
 
A cold wind blew and now suddenly, it is winter.
A cold wind blew and now suddenly, it is winter.
 
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