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The dawn on Sunday, proclaimed the new day in a whisper.
Published: Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 @ 10:02 am
By: Michele Rhem
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At this chaotic and fearful time, when things seem "up in the air" . . . spring came early, like an old friend showing up in the "nick of time."
Published: Friday, March 27th, 2020 @ 12:22 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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It is early morning now and pitch dark at the rabbitpatch. I seldom let an opportunity to complain about "changing the clocks" go by.
Published: Tuesday, March 24th, 2020 @ 3:48 am
By: Michele Rhem
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For the first weekend in a while, I am at the rabbitpatch. We have big plans for Sunday -Daddys' -eighty fifth birthday party.
Published: Saturday, March 21st, 2020 @ 6:54 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The days after the gathering on Monday, have been very quiet. I woke early on Christmas morning and sat while light came to the rabbitpatch.
Published: Sunday, January 5th, 2020 @ 5:46 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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On Friday, just after school, my friend Sara and I headed north to see our grandchildren.
Published: Wednesday, November 20th, 2019 @ 4:33 am
By: Michele Rhem
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A lot happened on Saturday at the rabbitpatch. First of all, there was not a single branch left on the territory, by the time the sun set.
Published: Wednesday, October 30th, 2019 @ 5:13 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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I came to Elizabeth City on Monday, in fair weather. Hundreds od blossoms adorned the lawns, the woodlands and even the roadside. The three rivers were as blue as could be and all of the world seemed to be singing.
Published: Saturday, May 18th, 2019 @ 6:08 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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The rabbitpatch is especially beautiful, when bathed in early morning light.
Published: Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 @ 7:40 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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It is Saturday morning, early enough, that it seems like me and the mockingbird, are the only ones in the world.
Published: Thursday, March 21st, 2019 @ 7:24 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Friday is never a dull day when I am working. It is easier to get up in the morning, no matter the conditions . . .for it is Friday!
Published: Monday, March 11th, 2019 @ 4:26 am
By: Michele Rhem
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Friday has a different "feel" to it, in months like February, when the school year is in full swing.
Published: Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 @ 2:55 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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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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At last, I think it safe to say, that spring is finally here according to the sparrows.
Published: Sunday, April 15th, 2018 @ 10:36 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Easter dinner on Sunday was lovely. Mama and Daddy came a little later than usual, because of all days . . . I over slept.
Published: Saturday, April 7th, 2018 @ 4:19 am
By: Michele Rhem
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Today is the first day, of spring break. Beyond me lies a whole week to meander through and do what I deem fit.
Published: Monday, April 2nd, 2018 @ 4:17 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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Last night, it snowed at the rabbit patch. It was merely a dusting, but schools had a two hour delay on account of it.
Published: Thursday, March 15th, 2018 @ 6:46 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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Night lifted and the day was born-that is how the "morning service" went today.
Published: Monday, March 12th, 2018 @ 7:43 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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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.
Published: Monday, February 19th, 2018 @ 10:55 am
By: Michele Rhem
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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.
Published: Wednesday, January 17th, 2018 @ 1:42 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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It is Sunday and almost late afternoon. It was raining before sunrise,and it is still raining now. The rain is falling steadily, as it has all day. No one in these parts ought to complain as it has been a long while since we have had a rainy day-and besides, rain makes the loveliest sound.
Published: Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 @ 4:04 am
By: Michele Rhem
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Sunday is another time I love-especially the morning, when "Sunday Dinner" is cooking. I did not plan to write in the diary this morning, but when I had put the ham in the oven and stringbeans on the stove, all sorts of thoughts came to me.
Published: Tuesday, October 24th, 2017 @ 11:12 am
By: Michele Rhem
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Slowly, but surely the prelude to autumn glory is making its' presence known. Even the ragweed is pretty enough to write about.
Published: Friday, October 13th, 2017 @ 10:35 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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I am beginning to "sound like a broken record" . . . but, it is raining at the rabbit patch.
Published: Thursday, August 17th, 2017 @ 4:03 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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At last, I am back at the "morning table" writing an account of life on the rabbit patch.
Published: Sunday, July 9th, 2017 @ 12:56 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today is far from ordinary, at the rabbit patch. On this day, three decades ago, I became a mother. My oldest son, Brant was born on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, while the mimosa trees were blooming.
Published: Friday, June 23rd, 2017 @ 6:29 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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It is hard to believe that we are in the twilight of April. April with its' "showers that bring us May flowers" also brought us ample sunshine , enough to make the wild violets bloom.
Published: Thursday, May 25th, 2017 @ 2:12 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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The "crack of dawn" comes a lot earlier than it used too. I wake with light, by nature, and unless it is raining, I am ready to "find my day." It is early now, and the light is still soft at the rabbit patch.
Published: Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017 @ 10:18 am
By: Michele Rhem
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Dear Diary, It is the eve of Easter and all is well at the rabbit patch.
Published: Monday, April 17th, 2017 @ 7:48 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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April is the Time to Wander
Published: Saturday, April 15th, 2017 @ 4:53 am
By: Michele Rhem
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It looks like somebody lives at the rabbit patch today. Kyle and I worked yesterday, the better part of the day, restoring order to the territory.
Published: Friday, April 7th, 2017 @ 12:31 am
By: Michele Rhem
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Not every day is full of lovely things-but today was.
Published: Thursday, April 6th, 2017 @ 10:23 am
By: Michele Rhem
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