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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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Some of my favorite hours have always been in the kitchen. As a small child, I spent a good deal of my childhood in fields and woods.
Some of my favorite hours have always been in the kitchen. As a small child, I spent a good deal of my childhood in fields and woods.
 
I barely made the early service, this morning. A light rain was falling and it compelled me to linger a few extra moments.
I barely made the early service, this morning. A light rain was falling and it compelled me to linger a few extra moments.
 
Congress passes laws and then promptly forgets about them (goes to Happy Hour). We can't forget about them because we are being suffocated by them.
Congress passes laws and then promptly forgets about them (goes to Happy Hour). We can't forget about them because we are being suffocated by them.
 
Why do our courts allow the silly people to push them around?
Why do our courts allow the silly people to push them around?
 
With yesterday, being February first, I said "rabbit" a lot. A friend introduced me to this custom many years ago.
With yesterday, being February first, I said "rabbit" a lot. A friend introduced me to this custom many years ago.
 
If laughter is good for the soul, then my soul is in good shape after Puddin's recent adventure.
If laughter is good for the soul, then my soul is in good shape after Puddin's recent adventure.
 
Seeing a Facebook post about best loved Golden Books took me on a trip down memory lane as I recalled my favorite childhood books.
Seeing a Facebook post about best loved Golden Books took me on a trip down memory lane as I recalled my favorite childhood books.
 
If Dating Services Are As Wonderful As Portrayed In Their TV Commercials, I Think It Is a No-Brainer That They Ought To Be Required By Law
If Dating Services Are As Wonderful As Portrayed In Their TV Commercials, I Think It Is a No-Brainer That They Ought To Be Required By Law
 
Vidant Health and Golden LEAF Foundation officials announced today a $10.8 million grant to fund major equipment in the state-of-the-art cancer center and bed tower on the Vidant Medical Center campus
Vidant Health and Golden LEAF Foundation officials announced today a $10.8 million grant to fund major equipment in the state-of-the-art cancer center and bed tower on the Vidant Medical Center campus
 
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) submitted its Behavioral Health Strategic Plan to the NC General Assembly, providing an informed vision for the future of North Carolina's behavioral health system
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) submitted its Behavioral Health Strategic Plan to the NC General Assembly, providing an informed vision for the future of North Carolina's behavioral health system
 
Sup Dogs Restaurant, a staple in Uptown Greenville, joins the growing list of businesses and property owners improving their building and customer experience
Sup Dogs Restaurant, a staple in Uptown Greenville, joins the growing list of businesses and property owners improving their building and customer experience
 
"BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL"
"BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL"
 
It was raining before the day arrived. The dawn came gradually without any fanfare. The mockingbird did not proclaim the morning, either.
It was raining before the day arrived. The dawn came gradually without any fanfare. The mockingbird did not proclaim the morning, either.
 
I attended the early service, today, - the last Saturday in January. The morning was cold and still, but a mockingbird sang, anyway.
I attended the early service, today, - the last Saturday in January. The morning was cold and still, but a mockingbird sang, anyway.
 
The Bishops of Venezuela are tweeting prayers to God? Do you think that will work?
The Bishops of Venezuela are tweeting prayers to God? Do you think that will work?
 
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services today announced that the newly appointed board for Cardinal Innovations will meet to hold its first official board meeting this weekend
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services today announced that the newly appointed board for Cardinal Innovations will meet to hold its first official board meeting this weekend
 
My early service was void of seeing the sun rise. I first woke, before light came to the world.
My early service was void of seeing the sun rise. I first woke, before light came to the world.
 
Jennys' birthday, dawned bright and clear, much like the day she was born. Lyla and I sang "Happy Birthday" several times before breakfast. Lyla wanted a cake and party hats to confirm the occasion, at breakfast.
Jennys' birthday, dawned bright and clear, much like the day she was born. Lyla and I sang "Happy Birthday" several times before breakfast. Lyla wanted a cake and party hats to confirm the occasion, at breakfast.
 
Due to the high number of people with the flu in our community, we are temporarily changing our family presence and visitation practices for patient safety as well as the safety of visitors
Due to the high number of people with the flu in our community, we are temporarily changing our family presence and visitation practices for patient safety as well as the safety of visitors
 
It started snowing in the late evening, yesterday. Today, when light came to the rabbit patch, the territory looked like a post card from a place like "New England" or my friend "Fayes' Iowa".
It started snowing in the late evening, yesterday. Today, when light came to the rabbit patch, the territory looked like a post card from a place like "New England" or my friend "Fayes' Iowa".
 
There has been no need to build a fire as of lately, at the " rabbit patch". Instead, the window, by the morning table, is raised.
There has been no need to build a fire as of lately, at the " rabbit patch". Instead, the window, by the morning table, is raised.
 
Very far away from me, across the wild and open sea,
Very far away from me, across the wild and open sea,
 
All day long, there has been sunshine on the rabbit patch. Sunshine that was bright enough to cast shadows. I have always loved the play of light and shade.
All day long, there has been sunshine on the rabbit patch. Sunshine that was bright enough to cast shadows. I have always loved the play of light and shade.
 
We hadn't departed Whitefish, Montana before I began to wonder how we'd ever top our 2017 Christmas trip. I had dreams of a white Christmas in a rustic yet luxurious lodge, and that's what I got.
We hadn't departed Whitefish, Montana before I began to wonder how we'd ever top our 2017 Christmas trip. I had dreams of a white Christmas in a rustic yet luxurious lodge, and that's what I got.
 
I was up this morning, when the territory was dark and silent. I especially wanted to see the sunrise on the snow, again.
I was up this morning, when the territory was dark and silent. I especially wanted to see the sunrise on the snow, again.
 
This is no ordinary day at the rabbit patch, for snow blankets the territory. School was dismissed early, yesterday-and so all afternoon, I waited for snow.
This is no ordinary day at the rabbit patch, for snow blankets the territory. School was dismissed early, yesterday-and so all afternoon, I waited for snow.
 
Lylas' snowman has been around so long, he should have had a name. It was -6 degrees F this morning at the early service.
Lylas' snowman has been around so long, he should have had a name. It was -6 degrees F this morning at the early service.
 
Smashed Waffles, located at 718 Dickinson Avenue in Greenville, will celebrate its recent opening by inviting the public to a ribbon-cutting event Wednesday, January 10 at 11:00 a.m.
Smashed Waffles, located at 718 Dickinson Avenue in Greenville, will celebrate its recent opening by inviting the public to a ribbon-cutting event Wednesday, January 10 at 11:00 a.m.
 
The snow at the rabbit patch, lingers and will for at least a few days more. Like everywhere else, it is cold here.
The snow at the rabbit patch, lingers and will for at least a few days more. Like everywhere else, it is cold here.
 
Some people call them cheese "straws", sometimes they are called cheese "biscuits" If you pipe them, they are straws, if you make them into little cookies, then they are biscuits.
Some people call them cheese "straws", sometimes they are called cheese "biscuits" If you pipe them, they are straws, if you make them into little cookies, then they are biscuits.
 
In the spirit of giving this year, it is perhaps appropriate to remember that some gifts cannot be bought or sold but earned.
In the spirit of giving this year, it is perhaps appropriate to remember that some gifts cannot be bought or sold but earned.
 
On the first day of the brand new year, I missed the early service. By the time I woke, the sun was up and shining.
On the first day of the brand new year, I missed the early service. By the time I woke, the sun was up and shining.
 
With temperatures having dipped significantly across the state, North Carolina health officials are encouraging residents to take health and safety precautions during the winter months
With temperatures having dipped significantly across the state, North Carolina health officials are encouraging residents to take health and safety precautions during the winter months
 
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