Monthly Archives: January 2022

The Mystery Bridge has been solved!

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Suzassippi

Update February 1, 2022: I know the answer. If you read this yesterday, scroll to the bottom! I have been known to spend way too much time trying to find an answer to something that might not be all that … Continue reading →

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The big rock and the little rock…and Grandma’s lost rock

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Suzassippi

Things have been hopping on Taylor Hill this week, what with ongoing studio work, the water well repairs, and the parking pad/cat playground. It is pretty exciting around here, so hope you can keep up! 😴 The well service dropped … Continue reading →

Posted in Country Philosophy, Ecosystem, Family, landscape architecture, Mississippi, Texas, Young County | Tagged , | 16 Comments

Little cat feet on the concrete

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Suzassippi

The concrete crew came yesterday to pour, after excavating for the parking pad on Wednesday. And yes, of course the cats walked through it. Little cat feet indelibly stamping your presence on the hillside and the concrete Lest we forget … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts of Restorative Kindness, Mississippi Cats | Tagged , , | 19 Comments

Who sits outside in a wool scarf, sweater+sweatshirt, wrapped in a blanket, just to make a fire and drink wine?

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Suzassippi

I think you all know the answer to this question. You might be rolling your eyes, shrugging your shoulders, or thinking or saying out loud: “What is wrong with her?” Here is the deal though–I think of it as rather … Continue reading →

Posted in Bridges, Cottage Construction, Food and Wine, Mississippi, Mississippi Cats | Tagged , , | 15 Comments

And the Winter Games begin…

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Suzassippi

I was preparing my oatmeal this morning when I heard a noise outside that sounded like a heavy truck. I thought it was the well service since he is due to put in the water filtration system today. I stepped … Continue reading →

Posted in Cottage Construction, Country Philosophy, Ecosystem, Kitchen Remodel, landscape architecture, Mississippi, Tea | Tagged , , , , , | 27 Comments

The continuing Mississippi education of Suzassippi

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Suzassippi

Living in Mississippi has been a sort of continuing education. Now frankly, having grown up in northwest Texas and lived in rural areas all of my growing up years, where we did not have city water or sewer, I know … Continue reading →

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Rock and Roll Wednesday

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Suzassippi

Yesterday was a day with not freezing temperatures and no rain. Our new concrete parking pad is coming up soon. Because they will excavate an area from the driveway in the front yard, they will haul the dirt. The front … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts of Restorative Kindness, Ecosystem, Mississippi | Tagged , | 20 Comments

Snow Day 2022

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Suzassippi
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Cochrane-Africatown Bridge: Mobile

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Suzassippi

The Cochrane-Africatown cable-stayed bridge carries traffic across the Mobile River at Africatown (aka Plateau) and then back to I-10. It is an alternate route for trucks carrying hazardous cargo as they cannot utilize the tunnel on I-10. Africatown was founded … Continue reading →

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Sun on the sycamore and organization in the pantry

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Suzassippi

We have had sun the last two days, and I was able to sit outside, have a fire in the firepit, and watch the sunset. It was hard to say whether the glow of the sun was more orange than … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecosystem, Kitchen Remodel, Mississippi | Tagged | 22 Comments