Monthly Archives: September 2021

Feeling the blues

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Suzassippi

It is frequently good to be married to a geek and to have a son who is a geek. Got technology? They are always finding the next best thing since sliced bread. Although the final finishing touches are still awaited, … Continue reading →

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Warnagala Wild Sri Lankan tea

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Suzassippi

I got an email last week from Rakkasan Tea Company that they had a limited amount of a wild-grown black tea from Sri Lanka. Knowing that when Rakkasan is able to obtain a superb tea (like the wonderful Black Ruby … Continue reading →

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Hope is a dog; hope is fall season; hope is a September bloom

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Suzassippi

This morning felt more like fall than since the season change crept in. There is something about the light in fall that always makes me think of a special filter on a lens: the air just looks different. A couple … Continue reading →

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How long did the remodel take in dog years?

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Suzassippi

As days go, yesterday was a trying one. You know that thing I said about ‘jinxing’ the kitchen renovation? The thing I said about it being the final day yesterday? It almost was, but there is another saying that “almost … Continue reading →

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And now, the winner for the semi-finals is….

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Suzassippi

At last, after a weekend with a range and refrigerator–one in the kitchen this time!–the sink is finally in and water back on! Today the covers for the toe-kicks go on, the door to the Super Susan goes on, and … Continue reading →

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Deciphering bottle marks: The Owens-Illinois water jug pitcher

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Suzassippi

Back in the early 1970s, we found this half-gallon pitcher jug under the house, along with a light aqua gallon jug and a ribbed soda bottle.  I think that may have started my collecting of old bottles and jugs, and … Continue reading →

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Getting close…I know it counts in horseshoes, but kitchens?

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Suzassippi

Last night was a celebration of sorts…real food, not microwaved frozen food, or sandwiches, or take-out. It is rather inconvenient to not have water and sink in the kitchen, but cleaning the grill after dinner was not that difficult. It … Continue reading →

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