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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.

On Friday, the wind changed and suddenly, the climate was remarkably warmer.
On Friday, the wind changed and suddenly, the climate was remarkably warmer.
 
he first Sunday of the New Year dawned bright and clear. I love Sunday mornings-I am never as inspired or as reflective on any other day.
he first Sunday of the New Year dawned bright and clear. I love Sunday mornings-I am never as inspired or as reflective on any other day.
 
Somehow, school started back with its' routine - and somehow I did it all again.
Somehow, school started back with its' routine - and somehow I did it all again.
 
Within days of each other, two articles expressing the same sentiment caught my attention.
Within days of each other, two articles expressing the same sentiment caught my attention.
 
The eve of the new year dawned quietly. The sky simply became a silvery blue.
The eve of the new year dawned quietly. The sky simply became a silvery blue.
 
So far, today is an ordinary day . . . of course, it is only mid morning. It has been weeks since, a day went along as it usually does, without an agenda-or a single plan.
So far, today is an ordinary day . . . of course, it is only mid morning. It has been weeks since, a day went along as it usually does, without an agenda-or a single plan.
 
They go even further & say that the soldiers violated regulations by asking Trump to sign MAGA Hats.
 
The Rabbitpatch was quiet on Christmas morning. Christian had to work an early shift, Will and Jenny were home with the children, of course . . well everybody was somewhere else.
The Rabbitpatch was quiet on Christmas morning. Christian had to work an early shift, Will and Jenny were home with the children, of course . . well everybody was somewhere else.
 
Every river I crossed was just a little more blue than the sky. The detour was still active, and this made the trip a bit longer, but still I managed to get there before twilight.
Every river I crossed was just a little more blue than the sky. The detour was still active, and this made the trip a bit longer, but still I managed to get there before twilight.
 
I must admit that when Sirius XM added their Christmas stations in early November, I began listening to them nonstop.
I must admit that when Sirius XM added their Christmas stations in early November, I began listening to them nonstop.
 
There is good news . . . Daddy came through his surgery beautifully.
There is good news . . . Daddy came through his surgery beautifully.
 
I have never fancied driving in general, not even in youth and never after dark.
I have never fancied driving in general, not even in youth and never after dark.
 
We bookaholics would say you can never have too many books, but I'm beginning to think I have too many on my TBR (to be read) list.
We bookaholics would say you can never have too many books, but I'm beginning to think I have too many on my TBR (to be read) list.
 
The first day of December has dawned, quietly and subtly.
The first day of December has dawned, quietly and subtly.
 
For just a little while, fluffy flakes fell, til a few inches had accumulated. People either love or hate snow, in the south. I love it.
For just a little while, fluffy flakes fell, til a few inches had accumulated. People either love or hate snow, in the south. I love it.
 
Is change progress. We ought not confuse the two lest we become confused.
Is change progress. We ought not confuse the two lest we become confused.
 
Sometimes one day turns into another, in an ordinary fashion. I strive to have as many of those as I can.
Sometimes one day turns into another, in an ordinary fashion. I strive to have as many of those as I can.
 
There Is No Need To Appreciate And Then Appreciate Again
There Is No Need To Appreciate And Then Appreciate Again
 
The last few days have been cold. Nights are below freezing and in the day, we southeners, now don our "winter coats".
The last few days have been cold. Nights are below freezing and in the day, we southeners, now don our "winter coats".
 
The day after Thanksgiving dawned brightly . . and cold.
The day after Thanksgiving dawned brightly . . and cold.
 
I told Jenny, today, that one day, I am going to think about flowers and things like pretty curtains . . like I used to.
I told Jenny, today, that one day, I am going to think about flowers and things like pretty curtains . . like I used to.
 
On Veteran's Day, we remember and honor our veterans, but how often do we think of their families? In particular, how often do we think about the families of those service members who made the ultimate sacrifice?
On Veteran's Day, we remember and honor our veterans, but how often do we think of their families? In particular, how often do we think about the families of those service members who made the ultimate sacrifice?
 
At last, a"hard frost" fell on the territory. It came late this year, as compared to most.
At last, a"hard frost" fell on the territory. It came late this year, as compared to most.
 
I got up this morning at five, as is my habit. The world was pitch dark and a brisk wind was blowing
I got up this morning at five, as is my habit. The world was pitch dark and a brisk wind was blowing
 
Though I'm partial to mystery series set in England, I also follow several set in the US.
Though I'm partial to mystery series set in England, I also follow several set in the US.
 
It was nice to have a few days off - and I made the most of it. I came to Elizabeth City and spent my time doing the things that I hold dearest, rocking Brynn, playing with Lyla and cooking.
It was nice to have a few days off - and I made the most of it. I came to Elizabeth City and spent my time doing the things that I hold dearest, rocking Brynn, playing with Lyla and cooking.
 
It did not matter one iota, that the time changed. Somehow, I managed to awaken at my usual hour
It did not matter one iota, that the time changed. Somehow, I managed to awaken at my usual hour
 
As you meet new folks out and about, quite often someone will ask, "Where are you from?"
As you meet new folks out and about, quite often someone will ask, "Where are you from?"
 
Color me an oddball. I have only owned four cars in my life, and only two have been new
Color me an oddball. I have only owned four cars in my life, and only two have been new
 
One day turned into another, until somehow, a week had passed. There were all sorts of things going on. Daddy had doctor appointments, there was work and last but not least, the business of selling the rabbit patch.
One day turned into another, until somehow, a week had passed. There were all sorts of things going on. Daddy had doctor appointments, there was work and last but not least, the business of selling the rabbit patch.
 
I spent this weekend at the rabbit patch, in Farm Life, amongst the old trees, the young woods and the abandoned little pasture. It has been a long while since I was here on a weekend.
I spent this weekend at the rabbit patch, in Farm Life, amongst the old trees, the young woods and the abandoned little pasture. It has been a long while since I was here on a weekend.
 
The first thing I did this morning, was to put the windows down. I heard the wind rev up before day break. The wind nearly howled and a hail storm of acorns made an awful racket, on the old farmhouse.
The first thing I did this morning, was to put the windows down. I heard the wind rev up before day break. The wind nearly howled and a hail storm of acorns made an awful racket, on the old farmhouse.
 
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.
 
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