Monthly Archives: August 2023

Feeling like fall

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Suzassippi

The last two days have been beautiful fall-like weather. Gentle breezes, temps in the lower 80s and this morning was 66 when I went out at 9! Yesterday I enjoyed a few moments on the porch while dinner cooked in … Continue reading →

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Decoupaged step-stool turned side table

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Suzassippi

While I was helping cuz move, we stopped in at Round Top, the famous antique/vintage/art locale near Austin, Texas. The artist who owns the shop had amazing statues she creates from vintage textiles. I was so enamored of her work, … Continue reading →

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A surprise rain

Posted on August 27, 2023 by Suzassippi

I went out to water the plants last evening, having the thought that it might rain since it was slightly overcast. It was not in the forecast though, and although the succulents could fare okay another day, the two pots … Continue reading →

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Update from the Taylor hillside

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Suzassippi

Okay, let’s see how some succulents cope with the 100+ temps. I never got around to planting anything this spring because there was too much going on. It is still going on, and looks like it will continue going on … Continue reading →

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Let’s go home, Sgt. Bob: San Francisco to Fort Bliss, El Paso for discharge and northeast to Proffitt, Young County, Texas

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Suzassippi

Dad arrived at the San Francisco POE May 7, 1946 on the General R. M. Blatchford, a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the U. S. Navy in World War II. The ship was transferred to the U. S. … Continue reading →

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Kunming to Shanghai: China, part II

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Suzassippi

Dad was one of the 381st who remained at Shanghai as others started heading home. Maj. Gen. Weart had announced the base at Shanghai would be the last to leave, but he was still optimistic men would be home for … Continue reading →

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Tuesday surprises: No electricity, early morning rain, and a surprise magnolia bloom

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Suzassippi

The electricity went off early this morning. Reggie started barking. When it was light enough, I started feeding dogs, unable to go back to sleep. It was raining, and there I was in my pajamas and rain coat. I was … Continue reading →

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Now heading East: From Assam, India to China, Part I

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Suzassippi

Chabua, Assam, India to Kunming, Luichow, and Shanghai, China: September 15, 1945 until May 7, 1946 The 381st Air Service Group was stationed at Tezpur first, then Jorhat, then Dergaon, and finally Chabua, all in Assam, India until September 15, … Continue reading →

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