We picked up our Boykin Spaniel in Florence, South Carolina. The name already given her was “Karma.” The irony of the name was that the day we picked her up was the same day of Donald Trump’s first indictment.
Published: Monday, January 1st, 2024 @ 11:11 am
By: Lib Campbell
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The situation in San Francisco has deteriorated to the degree that now passing ruffians are saying "Ni!" at will to old ladies.
Published: Monday, November 6th, 2023 @ 5:02 pm
By: Babylon Bee
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Mrs. Terry Lee Warren Mitchell, age 67, a resident of Washington, NC died Sunday July 23, 2023, at her home with family by her side.
Published: Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 @ 8:17 am
By: Announcements
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I saw him from the window. I should not have opened the door. There he stood. He was not shaken in my presence. He stood his ground. He had large ears and scrawny legs. He said his name was Peter. We had a moment.
Published: Monday, June 26th, 2023 @ 9:19 am
By: Lib Campbell
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It all started with Linda. Our friends adopted her, this little brown dog from South Carolina.
Published: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 @ 12:07 am
By: Lib Campbell
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Fourth grade of Elementary School is a pivotal year. Children are on the cusp of adolescence, becoming more social, beginning to realize all they can do as their interests and gifts become more self-evident.
Published: Monday, June 20th, 2022 @ 11:22 am
By: Lib Campbell
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This remake of the 1939 film by Director /Actor Gary Sinise, of John Steinbeck's classic novel, communicates well the lengths men will go to survive, and yet retain some semblance of dignity.
Published: Thursday, December 30th, 2021 @ 7:20 pm
By: Wyatt Sanderman Day
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Roger Simon writes for The Epoch Times about a likely backlash from today’s crazed political culture.
Published: Tuesday, June 16th, 2020 @ 9:59 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The very next day, after Miss J, accepted my offer - her real estate agent called me.
Published: Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 @ 11:06 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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Back at the rabbitpatch, all was well. The boxer did his "homecoming dance" and Christopher Robin "sang for his supper" as he always does, the minute I arrive.
Published: Friday, March 27th, 2020 @ 8:39 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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I used to have a lot of animals, here at the rabbitpatch. I had a miniature horse, miniature goats, chickens, doves, that came and went as they pleased and a lot of rabbits.
Published: Monday, February 24th, 2020 @ 10:05 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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ECU and Vidant Health use canine partner to detect illness-causing spores
Published: Sunday, January 19th, 2020 @ 6:49 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Things have not settled down at the rabbitpatch, since Sunday.
Published: Sunday, September 29th, 2019 @ 7:46 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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The fourth of July passed here, without much fanfare. Christian had to work, and besides that, our family was gathering the next day, as that was when we could all do so.
Published: Thursday, July 11th, 2019 @ 1:22 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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On Monday, the sale of the rabbitpatch, fell through. It was disappointing,to say the least.
Published: Saturday, June 8th, 2019 @ 12:15 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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The days of late spring, continue to come and go in the most delightful fashion. It is a bit warmer, now, but in the absence of humidity, it is a pleasant thing to be outside.
Published: Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 @ 3:00 am
By: Michele Rhem
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Yesterday, was a big day! Yesterday was full of celebrating, food, family and surprises and commotion. I, who shy away from parties given for me, wouldn't trade yesterdays' party, for "all the kings' horses"!
Published: Tuesday, May 21st, 2019 @ 12:53 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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Sunshine has been scarce the last dew days. Spring is full of flowers - and rain.
Published: Saturday, April 20th, 2019 @ 9:53 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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Lyla turned four years old on Thursday. On Friday, Tres picked me up after school and we were on the way to Elizabeth City to celebrate.
Published: Monday, April 15th, 2019 @ 3:02 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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For those who aren't familiar with Margaret Sanger and her influence on the Eugenics movement and on the Women's Rights movement, here is an excellent article
Published: Thursday, February 21st, 2019 @ 12:58 am
By: Diane Rufino
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A lot of people declare that January is the longest month. I suspect that the commotion in December and the New Year celebrations causes us to get used to a state of perpetual motion.
Published: Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 @ 12:11 am
By: Michele Rhem
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On Friday, the wind changed and suddenly, the climate was remarkably warmer.
Published: Friday, January 25th, 2019 @ 12:18 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Only God knows what the sparrows have been up to.
Published: Wednesday, September 5th, 2018 @ 9:03 am
By: Michele Rhem
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Somehow, the week passed until it, at last it is Saturday. During the summer, one day is much like another. They feel the same, with the exception of a Sunday -Sunday always feels like Sunday.
Published: Monday, August 27th, 2018 @ 1:57 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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The last few days have been a "far cry" from the usual routine of most of my days.
Published: Wednesday, July 18th, 2018 @ 5:14 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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oday, started out beautifully. It isn't as cool as it has been, but it is pleasant. It is July in the south, after all.
Published: Tuesday, July 17th, 2018 @ 2:48 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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Mornings in June, are especially lovely. The air is cool and thick with some of the years' most beloved fragrances.
Published: Friday, June 29th, 2018 @ 12:42 am
By: Michele Rhem
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There is a rabbit family that lives in the "Quiet Garden". This morning three of the bunnies attended the "early service".
Published: Monday, June 25th, 2018 @ 11:20 am
By: Michele Rhem
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Friday was the last day of school and so I am now officially at liberty to "do mostly, as I please" for a good while. I was in Elizabeth City within a few hours of dismissal.
Published: Wednesday, June 20th, 2018 @ 9:58 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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The "early service", this morning was as peaceful as any I have ever attended.
Published: Monday, May 28th, 2018 @ 3:40 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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It is said that "time flies when you are having fun." I think it does. I also think, it flies, when you're busy.
Published: Saturday, May 19th, 2018 @ 12:05 am
By: Michele Rhem
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On this Sunday, I woke to the delightful sound of a steady, gently falling rain. I had slept soundly, after a busy Saturday.
Published: Wednesday, May 9th, 2018 @ 1:06 am
By: Michele Rhem
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It is almost April and still, we wait for tulips. The evenings in March still warrant a blanket and frost blankets the fields of winter wheat, in the first hours, of the day.
Published: Saturday, March 31st, 2018 @ 1:19 am
By: Michele Rhem
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