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Where the mind and spirit harnesses the temporal plane, thereby hitching a ride in that vessel that carries us on ... for a certain while.

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Kenneth Carroll Womble, 89, of Raleigh, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 26, 2018, at home, with family by his side.
Kenneth Carroll Womble, 89, of Raleigh, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 26, 2018, at home, with family by his side.
 
I have a huge announcement, huge I tell you. While I've occasionally written columns for Mum when she's busy, I was beyond excited when the editor of the Highlands Newspaper asked me to write columns on a regular basis.
I have a huge announcement, huge I tell you. While I've occasionally written columns for Mum when she's busy, I was beyond excited when the editor of the Highlands Newspaper asked me to write columns on a regular basis.
 
Making Too Much Sense Is Against The Law
 
Listeners from all over the east phoned in their support for children pledging $72,175 during the 21st annual "Music for Miracles" radiothon on 107.9 WNCT
Listeners from all over the east phoned in their support for children pledging $72,175 during the 21st annual "Music for Miracles" radiothon on 107.9 WNCT
 
It is the hour just after the "early service", (which happens no matter where I am) . . . . and I am as "happy as a lark".
It is the hour just after the "early service", (which happens no matter where I am) . . . . and I am as "happy as a lark".
 
I am linking you to this bit of wisdom because Undeniable Facts of Life in 2012 are still Undeniably True 2018.
I am linking you to this bit of wisdom because Undeniable Facts of Life in 2012 are still Undeniably True 2018.
 
The drive to Elizabeth City, on Friday was a pleasant one. The three rivers , I cross, were full of shining, peaceful waters and the sky above them was a friendly shade of blue. The sunlight fell gently casting faint shadows.
The drive to Elizabeth City, on Friday was a pleasant one. The three rivers , I cross, were full of shining, peaceful waters and the sky above them was a friendly shade of blue. The sunlight fell gently casting faint shadows.
 
Emergency department visits for opioid overdose in North Carolina have risen sharply, with preliminary data for 2017 indicating more than 5,700 visits, a nearly 40 percent increase in opioid overdose ED visits compared to 2016
Emergency department visits for opioid overdose in North Carolina have risen sharply, with preliminary data for 2017 indicating more than 5,700 visits, a nearly 40 percent increase in opioid overdose ED visits compared to 2016
 
Politicians have no idea the ramifications of their "good deeds".
 
I truly wish that our founding fathers had been a bit more clear on what they meant when writing the 2nd Amendment but numerous contemporaneous writings clearly show their intent was for individual possession and ownership of firearms.
I truly wish that our founding fathers had been a bit more clear on what they meant when writing the 2nd Amendment but numerous contemporaneous writings clearly show their intent was for individual possession and ownership of firearms.
 
Today is no ordinary day at the rabbit patch-today is my fathers' eighty third birthday. People like to brag on their family, and I am no different ... but believe me, I have every right to.
Today is no ordinary day at the rabbit patch-today is my fathers' eighty third birthday. People like to brag on their family, and I am no different ... but believe me, I have every right to.
 
It's a building designed in service to and for the care of patients, their families and our communities
It's a building designed in service to and for the care of patients, their families and our communities
 
To my readers, it must seem that I travel all the time, but my husband and I stayed home for almost two months before we went to see my sister in New Orleans in February.
To my readers, it must seem that I travel all the time, but my husband and I stayed home for almost two months before we went to see my sister in New Orleans in February.
 
Last night, it snowed at the rabbit patch. It was merely a dusting, but schools had a two hour delay on account of it.
Last night, it snowed at the rabbit patch. It was merely a dusting, but schools had a two hour delay on account of it.
 
This is an updated status on 2 earlier blog postings (included below) about the Construction of a Giant Net along the Golden Gate Bridge to prevent people who want to jump off of the bridge to commit suicide from committing suicide once they jump off of the bridge.
This is an updated status on 2 earlier blog postings (included below) about the Construction of a Giant Net along the Golden Gate Bridge to prevent people who want to jump off of the bridge to commit suicide from committing suicide once they jump off of the bridge.
 
Night lifted and the day was born-that is how the "morning service" went today.
Night lifted and the day was born-that is how the "morning service" went today.
 
The following story was written, not long after Christian was born-now twenty-five years ago. Do not let the term "fairy" fool you, for this is a true story. I was there and this is my account.
The following story was written, not long after Christian was born-now twenty-five years ago. Do not let the term "fairy" fool you, for this is a true story. I was there and this is my account.
 
March winds continue to blow scattering anything not nailed down, in every direction.
March winds continue to blow scattering anything not nailed down, in every direction.
 
How often do you take the time to let someone know they've made a difference in your life, that something they did or said influenced you? Conversely, how often does someone tell you what you mean to them?
How often do you take the time to let someone know they've made a difference in your life, that something they did or said influenced you? Conversely, how often does someone tell you what you mean to them?
 
The wind gusts yesterday were over fifty and they blew all day long. The river, in the small town, where I work has been blown off its' course. No longer is what lies beneath it, a secret.
The wind gusts yesterday were over fifty and they blew all day long. The river, in the small town, where I work has been blown off its' course. No longer is what lies beneath it, a secret.
 
North Carolina health officials are alerting the public to a recent increase in emergency department visits by people who reported using cannabidiol (CBD) oil or a similar product in electronic cigarettes and/or vaporizing pens
North Carolina health officials are alerting the public to a recent increase in emergency department visits by people who reported using cannabidiol (CBD) oil or a similar product in electronic cigarettes and/or vaporizing pens
 
Against all odds, the mild spring- like weather does linger. I do not believe there is a daffodil left, that did not take advantage of the conditions . . . for they are blooming in great numbers.
Against all odds, the mild spring- like weather does linger. I do not believe there is a daffodil left, that did not take advantage of the conditions . . . for they are blooming in great numbers.
 
The Office of State Budget and Management, in consultation with the North Carolina Department of Health Human Services' Division of Social Services, has awarded a $2.5 million contract to SLI Global Solutions LLC subsidiary, the Center for the Support of Families, to provide technical assistance
The Office of State Budget and Management, in consultation with the North Carolina Department of Health Human Services' Division of Social Services, has awarded a $2.5 million contract to SLI Global Solutions LLC subsidiary, the Center for the Support of Families, to provide technical assistance
 
One of my Standard Operating Procedures when I hear of a Vietnam Veteran in the news is to research them to find the 'Story behind the Story.
One of my Standard Operating Procedures when I hear of a Vietnam Veteran in the news is to research them to find the 'Story behind the Story.
 
It remains unseasonably warm, so much that the flowers meant for March are making their presence known. There are reported sightings of daffodils and hyacinths - and I have seen first hand the spirea.
It remains unseasonably warm, so much that the flowers meant for March are making their presence known. There are reported sightings of daffodils and hyacinths - and I have seen first hand the spirea.
 
Postal Service keeps coming up with ways to save money but Congress pays them no never mind.
Postal Service keeps coming up with ways to save money but Congress pays them no never mind.
 
My loyal readers of the "rabbit patch diary" know full well my plight with baking cookies. I have had all sorts of disasters.
My loyal readers of the "rabbit patch diary" know full well my plight with baking cookies. I have had all sorts of disasters.
 
The "early service" was a quiet and peaceful affair, today. A soft glow in the sky heralded the new day.
The "early service" was a quiet and peaceful affair, today. A soft glow in the sky heralded the new day.
 
The windows are up at the rabbit patch and the birds are singing. Daffodils are beginning to sprout, but I am too old to be fooled, at least by this . . .It is February.
The windows are up at the rabbit patch and the birds are singing. Daffodils are beginning to sprout, but I am too old to be fooled, at least by this . . .It is February.
 
Wow! Who knew there was a National Love Your Pet Day? I sure didn't, but then Lord Banjo is loved each and every day. Do humans really need to be reminded to love their pets?
Wow! Who knew there was a National Love Your Pet Day? I sure didn't, but then Lord Banjo is loved each and every day. Do humans really need to be reminded to love their pets?
 
With flu activity in North Carolina remaining widespread, state health officials are continuing to encourage North Carolinians to get vaccinated
With flu activity in North Carolina remaining widespread, state health officials are continuing to encourage North Carolinians to get vaccinated
 
We could be about to be destroyed. We know it could be coming. We are doing nothing to prevent it.
 
It is early, as I write this. Not yet, is it time for the early service to commence.
It is early, as I write this. Not yet, is it time for the early service to commence.
 
I couldn't do anything but laugh in disbelief as this tale of woe unfolded.
I couldn't do anything but laugh in disbelief as this tale of woe unfolded.
 
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