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The very next day, after Miss J, accepted my offer - her real estate agent called me.
The very next day, after Miss J, accepted my offer - her real estate agent called me.
 
It is January, but the windows are up at the rabbitpatch.
It is January, but the windows are up at the rabbitpatch.
 
The new year is almost "old news" now. Parties have ceased and supper has resumed in routine to ordinary food in ordinary dishes.
The new year is almost "old news" now. Parties have ceased and supper has resumed in routine to ordinary food in ordinary dishes.
 
My last entry was about the beauty of "ordinary" - simplistic greatness, to me.
My last entry was about the beauty of "ordinary" - simplistic greatness, to me.
 
Temperatures have been rising steadily . . . til now it is hot.
Temperatures have been rising steadily . . . til now it is hot.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
I returned to the rabbitpatch on Sunday evening. Brant rode back with me and it was a nice change to have company . . . especially his.
I returned to the rabbitpatch on Sunday evening. Brant rode back with me and it was a nice change to have company . . . especially his.
 
April has been a mostly cold month-the early service, on this day is proof of that.
April has been a mostly cold month-the early service, on this day is proof of that.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
These are the kind of days that made October famous. From the early hours til dusk, it has just been lovely. Typically, October is a flashy month, by all accounts.
These are the kind of days that made October famous. From the early hours til dusk, it has just been lovely. Typically, October is a flashy month, by all accounts.
 
Slowly, but surely the prelude to autumn glory is making its' presence known. Even the ragweed is pretty enough to write about.
Slowly, but surely the prelude to autumn glory is making its' presence known. Even the ragweed is pretty enough to write about.
 
It seems a lot longer than four days, since I watched Lyla play by the pink ocean water in the shine of a silver moon.
It seems a lot longer than four days, since I watched Lyla play by the pink ocean water in the shine of a silver moon.
 
Schools are closed today due to a tropical storm. I got up early anyway. It was raining at daybreak, as it is now.
Schools are closed today due to a tropical storm. I got up early anyway. It was raining at daybreak, as it is now.
 
I am beginning to "sound like a broken record" . . . but, it is raining at the rabbit patch.
I am beginning to "sound like a broken record" . . . but, it is raining at the rabbit patch.
 
The farmhouse on the rabbit patch is old . . almost a century old. It was built at a time, when real wood was used and put together with nails made of real iron.
The farmhouse on the rabbit patch is old . . almost a century old. It was built at a time, when real wood was used and put together with nails made of real iron.
 
July is not meandering-in fact, it is going along at "break neck" speed. When I was younger, July did not pass "in a twinkling", as it does now.
July is not meandering-in fact, it is going along at "break neck" speed. When I was younger, July did not pass "in a twinkling", as it does now.
 
My furlough in Elizabeth City is coming to an end this weekend. I will travel back to the rabbit patch, where things need fixing and the territory needs mowing.
My furlough in Elizabeth City is coming to an end this weekend. I will travel back to the rabbit patch, where things need fixing and the territory needs mowing.
 
Dawn broke with a muted light. The kind of light that does not rouse the world with any sense of urgency. These kind of mornings, come "softly and tenderly" like the old hymn says Jesus calls.
Dawn broke with a muted light. The kind of light that does not rouse the world with any sense of urgency. These kind of mornings, come "softly and tenderly" like the old hymn says Jesus calls.
 
The old foiks were right, when they said "when it rains, it pours." I found out first hand, Tuesday night.
The old foiks were right, when they said "when it rains, it pours." I found out first hand, Tuesday night.
 
There has been a lot of "rain and shine" on the rabbit patch as of lately. It is not the time to plan a picnic or hang clothes on the line.
There has been a lot of "rain and shine" on the rabbit patch as of lately. It is not the time to plan a picnic or hang clothes on the line.
 
I always say when I am on any sort of break, that for now. . . I am a writer! I announce it on Fridays when I come in the back door of the rabbit patch and Christian laughs every time.
I always say when I am on any sort of break, that for now. . . I am a writer! I announce it on Fridays when I come in the back door of the rabbit patch and Christian laughs every time.
 
We had Sunday dinner at the rabbit patch this week end. Christian and I both were up before dawn.
We had Sunday dinner at the rabbit patch this week end. Christian and I both were up before dawn.
 
This week began with snow and ice at the rabbit patch. The wind caused quite a commotion with its' chilling gales.
This week began with snow and ice at the rabbit patch. The wind caused quite a commotion with its' chilling gales.
 
I am a long time admirer of "morning shine", and never so more than now, when it falls on a field of snow.
I am a long time admirer of "morning shine", and never so more than now, when it falls on a field of snow.
 
I returned to the rabbit patch from Elizabeth City and found things in good order.
I returned to the rabbit patch from Elizabeth City and found things in good order.
 
The first day of winter is here, and with it "the longest evening of the year." I do not begrudge the way of winter.
The first day of winter is here, and with it "the longest evening of the year." I do not begrudge the way of winter.
 
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