Monthly Archives: September 2023

Let’s celebrate everything from last night and today!

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Suzassippi

Yes, I do still cook sometimes…can’t blame not cooking on not having an awesome kitchen. I will just say it was delicious, and I enjoyed salmon tacos for my lunch today. The crew is off for their annual trip [which … Continue reading →

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Mid-week progress report: The awesomeness continues

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Suzassippi

Quitting time yesterday Quitting time today The sheetrock is up except for one small corner on the ceiling. The walls are taped and bedded. Eave supports have been sistered and replaced from water damage. The ceiling lights are in. Tomorrow … Continue reading →

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I’ll be editing research today…

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Suzassippi

Reggie decided to help me with the Mound Bayou research You just can’t blame the dog for what the humans do, right? I have spent the last two weeks editing photos of the Mound Bayou Commons cemetery. I have all … Continue reading →

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The purpose of miracles…when you let go of something you cherish and it comes back to you in a different way

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Suzassippi

I have often found throughout my life that once I process the grief of something lost, whether it was a dream, a symbol, a cherished object, or even a person or relationship, and can release it to the universe with … Continue reading →

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The miracle workers: the Eubanks crew

Posted on September 23, 2023 by Suzassippi

When the crew went to eat lunch yesterday, I took dogs out. They had gotten the new studs in, plywood on the tool shed, framed in the door exit and put new plywood on the exit wall, and removed the … Continue reading →

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May the awesomeness continue: the joy of a thing done right

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Suzassippi

Tyvek housewrap goes on top of the plywood. The purpose is to improve energy efficiency by retaining heat, reducing air movement through walls, stopping exterior moisture from penetrating walls, and repelling rain. In Mississippi, this is really important, and on … Continue reading →

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Demolition Day at last: the before

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Suzassippi

At last, my crew has come to tear down the monstrosity formerly pretending to be a “sunroom.” That was how it was billed in the real estate listing…and it was kind of true. There was no insulation, open rafters with … Continue reading →

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Road Trip!

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Suzassippi

I loaded and left for Mound Bayou Friday morning to do some work to support the Black Heritage Project. I recently learned about the Black Heritage Wikitree project when I was contacted by a project coordinator working on Mound Bayou, … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Moderne, Black History, Cemeteries, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Ecosystem, Historic Black Business Districts, Historic Businesses, Historic Downtowns, Mississippi Delta Towns, Social and Economic Justice | Tagged , , | 26 Comments

Day 3: Water control step 1 completed

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Suzassippi

At the end of the ramp going out into the yard, there is a short section of concrete walk, which was generally covered by mud, followed by bare dirt as the rock repeatedly washed into a corner. Rock on top … Continue reading →

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The French connection

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Suzassippi

I have a confession to make. My normally pleasant and sunny disposition has failed me this morning, so I just went back to bed and left it with the guys. You know it is telling when they didn’t even notice. … Continue reading →

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