Monthly Archives: October 2021

Today’s post is not for the squeamish: The CWA and WPA Sanitary Privy Projects

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Suzassippi

A few days ago, I completed a submission for the Living New Deal project about the state-wide sanitary privies built in Mississippi. Looking at the photographs taken by New Deal Administration photographers, I realized Grandma and Grandpa had one. The … Continue reading →

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Red sky at morning…

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Suzassippi
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Where have you been, Johnny Winter?

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Suzassippi

I went out to feed Beyonce and Scruffy this morning, and then to move the Rav down to the bottom of the drive so the crew could park up here. Johnny was last seen September 23, having disappeared the morning … Continue reading →

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Into the darkness, waiting for the light…

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Suzassippi

Somehow, it seems a bit anti-climactic after all this time. Maybe that is a good thing I will have to be sans electricity for a few days. I will just think of it as camping without hook-ups. We are now … Continue reading →

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Fruit of the Magnolia

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Suzassippi

Sounds like a Southern romance novel–kind of like living here with its many contradictions. I have noticed the seed pods coming to life with their bright red berries this past week. It has been perfect fire pit weather, with no … Continue reading →

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The not ready for prime time players: Dress rehearsal

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Suzassippi

This backsplash is not an app. This backsplash is really Angora Subway in polished marble, completed by the best kitchen crew in Mississippi: Ron Eubanks and his crew. Ron and Casey tiled last Wednesday, grouted Thursday, and finalized touch-up Friday. … Continue reading →

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Cousin Reunion at Cedar Cove Ranch

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Suzassippi

Cedar Cove Ranch is a resort near Eustace in Henderson County Texas. I grew up and lived half of my life in Texas, and I never heard of Eustace, so you probably have not either. The best way to describe … Continue reading →

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Things I miss about Texas

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Suzassippi

We crossed over the Louisiana line into Texas Friday night just about sunset–albeit a couple of hours later than intended. Considering this is the first long trip we have taken since my last trip to Texas in fall of 2019, … Continue reading →

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May the blue bird of happiness land on your window sill…

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Suzassippi

Yes, I am still playing around in the kitchen. It is like having a doll house, only bigger. What I really need to do is get busy on the unpacking and sorting.

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Let’s play “You be the judge”: An interior decorator multiple choice quiz.

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Suzassippi

When we began the kitchen renovation planning, first we chose the cabinets and flooring. Next was the counter top, and finally, the tile for the backsplash. In the store, the small sample of the Night Sky looked perfect with all … Continue reading →

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