Monthly Archives: October 2020

At the table of peace will be bread and justice

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Suzassippi

I may have mentioned before that I am something of a pack rat, having come by it honestly from my grandparents and father who survived the Great Depression. I have finally started going through the stacks and stacks of things … Continue reading →

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The best way to eat oatmeal on Friday

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Suzassippi

Ah, Friday at last, and the paper is not only done, we already have the acceptance and a pending publication date. I celebrated by sleeping late, and having oatmeal and Laughing Man for breakfast. The oatmeal chocolate chip cookies I … Continue reading →

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Autumn leaves and light: Slowing down

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Suzassippi

Things have really slowed down hill on the hillside in the past two weeks…me included. While I do love the fall season more than any other, it feels different this year. I am outside often, working in the yard on … Continue reading →

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Rando and the Rock Mop Hop

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Suzassippi

I finally conducted the necessary research to answer the question of Rando Rock vs. The Betty System. While I do not pretend that Rando and his computerized robot mop can hold a wet candle to the Betty System, I am … Continue reading →

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Keep on ‘Rock’ing in the yard, Johnny Winter

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Suzassippi

Yes, someone left the “Kind-hearted woman lives here” sign out in the woods again. I came out one morning last week to find this beautiful boy sitting at the edge of the parking spaces, with Beyonce, Dilute, and Scruffy hissing … Continue reading →

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“The Rock” but not Dwayne

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Suzassippi

The Roborock arrived Monday. After sending Bobsweep into retirement, Rando was leaning toward the Sharkbot. Next thing I know, he says the Rock is on its way. He did his due diligence with even more attention to the diligence this … Continue reading →

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Poliomyelitis: History, myths, vaccines, and naysayers

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Suzassippi

I ran across this 1936 news item not long ago, and it has increasingly been on my mind, given all the ongoing updates and debates about COVID-19, vaccines, anti-mask, anti-public health control measures, and now of course, the increasing number … Continue reading →

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Now this is what I’m talkin’ about: My new BFF

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Suzassippi

The weather has turned cooler here at last, and this is my favorite time of year: fall, when it is gorgeous outside. We have been awaiting this time of year to get started on all the outdoor projects that have … Continue reading →

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