Carol A. Hand
Golden moments in October
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help one keep balanced
when life presents
too many responsibilities
to complete
before the winter snows
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Harvesting gardens and preserving food
Celebrating joyous family events
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Grading student papers in ways
that build knowledge and confidence
providing encouragement for all
to continue on the path
of life-long learning
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Please know that I appreciate all of my virtual friends. I apologize for missing your recent blog posts and failing to reply to comments in a timely fashion. Despite rising early many days and going to bed in the wee morning hours, I am having a hard time finishing everything that needs to be done. I honestly can’t remember a busier time. The list of assignments that need to be graded keeps growing each day while gallons of carrots await processing in bags and containers that leave little space in my refrigerator even though I have given many away to neighbors and friends.
Maybe I’ll have some time to catch up between semesters… In the meantime, on this rainy, blustery day, I send my best wishes and hope you all experience golden moments, too.
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Thanks for the update and lovely photos, Carol. Best wishes and golden moments to you and yours!
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So wonderful to see you! Happy Autumn and lovely photos!
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Oh dear, what a busy person you have been, Carol!
Please let me wish you a more relaxed time ahead as you wade through your responsibilities.
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You are your family are truly beautiful.
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Thanks for the lovely post, Carol and wish your daughter a Happy Birthday.
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Hello Carol,
Thank you for sharing this beautiful update.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful autumn.
I hope you will also find time to take a breath or two ❤
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Thank you, Carol, for sharing your golden moments. They do add a touch of gold to the day. And no need in apologizing. Who doesn’t know well the interventions of life?
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I appreciate your posts…whenever they appear. Having a full life is something to enjoy! A great bounty – vegetables, family gatherings and students who benefit from what you offer. Thank you for sharing the golden moment in your picture. Beautiful!
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Your golden moments are beautiful Carol and I wish you many more and some time to relax. Thank you for your kind wishes, hugs, Hanneke
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The lives we lead, framed by the movements of nature. How I love this crazy earth – here, today I’ve just done a mid-spring planting. I hope you get your tasks done Carol.
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Each season reflects a different shade of us.
Good seeing you and your family Carol
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I haven’t checked into your blog for awhile. As a former educator, many of your ideas do “hit home.”
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Wonderful photo of you and your daughter and grandchildren. Good luck with all those carrots. I have the same problem with carrots, it’s a good problem to have. My sister keeps them under her house in sand, come Easter they taste good. As for me I try to give them away while they are still fresh. Like you I’m waiting for the snow.
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You’ll catch up, Carol, and everything that needs to will get done. Winter is coming and there will be time for reflection. Have a blessed day.
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I’ve been busy too. For one thing, I’ve started the Appalachian Nature Club in large part inspired by your posts and your referral to Robin Wall Kimmerer’s work. Thank you.
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