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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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Going around in circles in the age of Electronic Everything
Going around in circles in the age of Electronic Everything
 
Most of us celebrate New Year's somehow, someway, but I suspect few of us are aware of the holiday's history. As you would expect, a wealth of information is but a few clicks away.
Most of us celebrate New Year's somehow, someway, but I suspect few of us are aware of the holiday's history. As you would expect, a wealth of information is but a few clicks away.
 
I attended the early service in Elizabeth City, on Saturday. I had a lot of company, for it to be such a cold winter morning.
I attended the early service in Elizabeth City, on Saturday. I had a lot of company, for it to be such a cold winter morning.
 
It was snowing at the early service, this morning. It did not last long, and only could be considered a dusting, but the chance to watch it fall, was not short on beauty.
It was snowing at the early service, this morning. It did not last long, and only could be considered a dusting, but the chance to watch it fall, was not short on beauty.
 
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the state's first child death from flu for the 2017-18 flu season
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the state's first child death from flu for the 2017-18 flu season
 
Christmas eve morning is here . . and with it rain. I woke to the sound of rain and it was lovely.
Christmas eve morning is here . . and with it rain. I woke to the sound of rain and it was lovely.
 
I arrived in Elizabeth City, early in the afternoon, on Wednesday. It had rained the whole day. When I crossed the three rivers, it was impossible to see where the rivers ended and the sky started, on the horizon.
I arrived in Elizabeth City, early in the afternoon, on Wednesday. It had rained the whole day. When I crossed the three rivers, it was impossible to see where the rivers ended and the sky started, on the horizon.
 
Today is the first day of the holiday break. The morning was too lovely not to notice, as I drove to work.
Today is the first day of the holiday break. The morning was too lovely not to notice, as I drove to work.
 
Morning broke again with a holy silence. It is hard to be anything but reverent when all around you is still.
Morning broke again with a holy silence. It is hard to be anything but reverent when all around you is still.
 
The early service, in the rabbit patch territory, was a cold and still one, today. I went out to collect pine cones and thought the sound of the door shutting, would shatter the world.
The early service, in the rabbit patch territory, was a cold and still one, today. I went out to collect pine cones and thought the sound of the door shutting, would shatter the world.
 
Winter came in last night with a cold and mighty wind. It matters little to me that the calendar does not yet declare it is winter at the rabbit patch.
Winter came in last night with a cold and mighty wind. It matters little to me that the calendar does not yet declare it is winter at the rabbit patch.
 
I was up long before dawn, this day. I was at the early service in the back yard of the rabbit patch, standing under a sycamore, not bearing a single leaf, when morning broke.
I was up long before dawn, this day. I was at the early service in the back yard of the rabbit patch, standing under a sycamore, not bearing a single leaf, when morning broke.
 
The bone chilling rain is about to wind down, it seems. But for just a few measly degrees, it would have been snow.
The bone chilling rain is about to wind down, it seems. But for just a few measly degrees, it would have been snow.
 
I all but missed the early service this morning. I slipped in late-but in time for communion.
I all but missed the early service this morning. I slipped in late-but in time for communion.
 
I all but missed the early service this morning. I slipped in late-but in time for communion. Thankfully, the rabbit patch does not keep an account of such things.
I all but missed the early service this morning. I slipped in late-but in time for communion. Thankfully, the rabbit patch does not keep an account of such things.
 
New technology at Vidant Medical Center (VMC) is helping save time and money-for patients and the physicians who treat them
New technology at Vidant Medical Center (VMC) is helping save time and money-for patients and the physicians who treat them
 
Last night, was the night of the "Holiday Concert", at our school. This is a huge event and requires months of preparation.
Last night, was the night of the "Holiday Concert", at our school. This is a huge event and requires months of preparation.
 
The spirea has tiny little blossoms, at the rabbit patch. A few of the azaleas do too. The roses are still blooming-and why not?
The spirea has tiny little blossoms, at the rabbit patch. A few of the azaleas do too. The roses are still blooming-and why not?
 
Governor Roy Cooper issued a proclamation recognizing Dec. 1 as World AIDS Day in North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health joins in this observance
Governor Roy Cooper issued a proclamation recognizing Dec. 1 as World AIDS Day in North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health joins in this observance
 
While November, has a fair share of "silver days", there are golden ones too.
While November, has a fair share of "silver days", there are golden ones too.
 
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is accepting applications for the state's Low-Income Energy Assistance Program beginning Friday
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is accepting applications for the state's Low-Income Energy Assistance Program beginning Friday
 
Now, as I watch the night giving way to morning, and that familiar sense of peace abides, I am flooded with things like hope, inspiration and gratitude.
Now, as I watch the night giving way to morning, and that familiar sense of peace abides, I am flooded with things like hope, inspiration and gratitude.
 
You to Johnny, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Johnny to you, "A world-renowned Bubble Wrap Popper." You to Johnny, "Huh?"
You to Johnny, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Johnny to you, "A world-renowned Bubble Wrap Popper." You to Johnny, "Huh?"
 
Effective immediately, the N.C Department of Health and Human Services has temporarily assumed leadership of Cardinal Innovations, an LME-MCO authorized under state law to provide essential behavioral services using public funds
Effective immediately, the N.C Department of Health and Human Services has temporarily assumed leadership of Cardinal Innovations, an LME-MCO authorized under state law to provide essential behavioral services using public funds
 
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is notifying the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights and affected individuals of a recent incident in which a spreadsheet containing personal information was sent in error to a vendor in an unencrypted email
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is notifying the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights and affected individuals of a recent incident in which a spreadsheet containing personal information was sent in error to a vendor in an unencrypted email
 
Thanksgiving Day has dawned with low peach colored light. The woodland trees behind the old barn look like black lace, in the absence of their leaves.
Thanksgiving Day has dawned with low peach colored light. The woodland trees behind the old barn look like black lace, in the absence of their leaves.
 
As usual, I woke early, this morning. It was dark and rain was falling. I had the window up, as it has been so mild.
As usual, I woke early, this morning. It was dark and rain was falling. I had the window up, as it has been so mild.
 
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services today submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services an amendment to the 1115 Demonstration Waiver application originally submitted by North Carolina in 2016
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services today submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services an amendment to the 1115 Demonstration Waiver application originally submitted by North Carolina in 2016
 
It was "pitch dark" when I got up this morning. The house was chilly, but not nearly as cold as Saturday morning.
It was "pitch dark" when I got up this morning. The house was chilly, but not nearly as cold as Saturday morning.
 
The Good News: Detroit is not gone. The Bad News: Detroit Is Still There.
The Good News: Detroit is not gone. The Bad News: Detroit Is Still There.
 
Dr. Vijay Chaudhary has joined the staff of Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center, offering a new emphasis on immunology to treat cancer
Dr. Vijay Chaudhary has joined the staff of Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center, offering a new emphasis on immunology to treat cancer
 
Are you juggling so many balls that you wish there were more hours in the day? Is your to-do-list on overload when suddenly you need to add a task like holiday decorating or helping your parents downsize? Well then, have I got a deal for you.
Are you juggling so many balls that you wish there were more hours in the day? Is your to-do-list on overload when suddenly you need to add a task like holiday decorating or helping your parents downsize? Well then, have I got a deal for you.
 
It is early Saturday morning at the rabbit patch. Coffee is brewing and I have made a small fire in the little fireplace by the morning table.
It is early Saturday morning at the rabbit patch. Coffee is brewing and I have made a small fire in the little fireplace by the morning table.
 
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