Photographs (Dated February 17, 2015) by Kenneth Randolph Taylor

After a night of freezing rain

Ice in the trees melted,

Causing a rain of a sort

Audible from inside the front and back doors

Of my apartment.

The rhythm of icy precipitation melting

Was pleasant to my ears

And striking in the moment.

KENNETH RANDOLPH TAYLOR

FEBRUARY 17, 2015 COMMON ERA

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Postmarked December 27, 1917

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Postmarked April 29, 1911

At the end of each year I hear and see nonsense about a “War on Christmas,” with sayings such as “Season’s Greetings” and “Happy Holidays” as alleged evidence.  I come from a long line of Christmas keepers who have had no hesitation using “Season’s Greetings” cards.  And I recall hearing the Andy Williams version of “Happy Holidays” at home when growing up.  None of this corrupted my soul with a secular, Godless agenda. Besides, with the grouping of holidays at the end of the year, “Season’s Greetings” does have the benefit of succinctness.

And I keep Advent for weeks before I observe all twelve days of Christmas.

KENNETH RANDOLPH TAYLOR

MARCH 17, 2014 COMMON ERA

THE FEAST OF SAINT PATRICK, ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF ARMAGH

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Postmarked December 31, 1910

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Postmarked February 16, 1910

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Postmarked February 13, 1910

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Postmarked December 26, 1909

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Postmarked December 22, 1909

Above:  Athens, Georgia, February 13, 2014

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Officially we are in Winter;

we have experienced snow twice

and known many cold temperatures.

Yet despite all the snow and ice,

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we have had some pleasant Spring days.

The usual weather has a yo-yo

been; Mother Nature seems in a craze

to have fallen. Now what weather will follow?

KENNETH RANDOLPH TAYLOR

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

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One day after the great snowfall

yet before the night’s refreeze,

snow and ice melt–sometimes fall

from downtown roofs and eaves.

Authorities say to remain at home–

not to drive unless necessary–

advice I plan to follow–not roam–

while enjoying my homemade tea.

KENNETH RANDOLPH TAYLOR

FEBRUARY 13, 2014 COMMON ERA

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