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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Thank you for your always kind and lovely comments, Bette. Sending my best wishes. 💜
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So wonderful to see you! Happy Autumn and lovely photos!
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Thank you, dear Trace. Sending love and best wishes. 💜
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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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Thank you so much for your kind words, Sound Eagle. Sending my best wishes to you. 💜
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You are very welcome, Carol.
I have just left a long and special comment for you on your latest post. Please enjoy!
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Hi Carol,
I would like to add that if or when you try to access my main blog, please be informed that it will benefit from being viewed on a large screen of a desktop or laptop computer, since those lengthy multimedia posts and my blog could be too powerful and feature-rich for iPad, iPhone, tablet or other portable devices to handle properly or adequately.
Happy New Year to you!
May you have a lovely week ahead!
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Thank you for the advice, Sound Eagle. I never use a phone or small screen laptop as a reading (or writing) platform. I spend far too much time reading and grading papers to strain my eyes that way. 🙂
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Good on you, Carol. May your eyes always be protected by the great viewing of a large screen and nourished by the great reading of some papers or posts!
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In contrast to you, a lot of those in the younger generations engage in social media and blog only or predominantly on their smart phones.
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You are your family are truly beautiful.
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Thank you so much for your lovely comments, Cindy. Sending my best wishes to you. 💜
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Thanks for the lovely post, Carol and wish your daughter a Happy Birthday.
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Thank you for your mind and lovely comments, Kamal. Sending my best wishes to you. 💜
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Welcome 😊😊😊 Carol. Blessings to you 🙏🙏
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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 for your always kind words, dear Takami. Sending my best wishes to you. 💜
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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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Thank you so much for your presence and kindness, Peter. Sending my best wishes to you. 💜
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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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Dear Carrie, I so appreciate your kindness and friendship. Thank you for your kind and supportive comments. Sending my best wishes to you. 💜
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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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Thank you so much for your always kind and lovely comments, Hanneke. Sending my best wishes to you. 💜
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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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Dear Paul, it is always a gift to hear from you and learn to see life from your perspective. Sending my best wishes to you, dear friend. 💜
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Many thanks Carol, very kind and encouraging to receive your thoughts.
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Each season reflects a different shade of us.
Good seeing you and your family Carol
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Wise words, Eddie. Thank you so much for taking time to share your wisdom and kindness. Sending my best wishes to you. 💜
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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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Thank you for your thoughtful comments, James. It is always a pleasure to hear from you. Sending my best wishes. 💜
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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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A belated thank you, Bob. I always treasure your visits and comments. I am still eating the carrots I harvested – a bumper crop this year. I store them in plastic tubs in the refrigerator after wiping the dirt off. Periodically, I wipe the moisture from the lids. They still have the scent of summer when I pull them out to wash and peel them. Sending my best wishes to you. 💜
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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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Ah, Pam, your words were prophetic. A belated, but sincere thank you for sharing your kindness. Sending my best wishes to you. 💜
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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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Thank you so much for your lovely comments, Mary. Please accept my sincere apology for such a belated reply. I am so excited to hear about your newest adventure and look forward to reading more about the club in the future! Sending my best wishes to you. 💜
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nice ❤️🌸
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Thank you, Majaalifee. 💜
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