Monthly Archives: November 2023

Food for thought

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Suzassippi

Last evening, I had dinner in the new dining area for the first time. I am still not finished, but I prepared a meal for a change, and felt like celebrating. On the menu: Herbs de provence roasted chicken with … Continue reading →

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It gets easier to do nothing

Posted on November 26, 2023 by Suzassippi

I worked a while in the new room late yesterday, when I was weary of doing research. While I love the research project with which I am involved right now, it can get tedious and I have to get up … Continue reading →

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Post Solidarity with Immigrants Dinner

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Suzassippi

So, after months instead of weeks this time, the new room is finished and the house has been repainted. I am still slowly discarding, reorganizing and rearranging. Yesterday, Rand and I put the new bed together, mostly. I still need … Continue reading →

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Mound Bayou: “I’ve got to cover ground for Mound Bayou”

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Suzassippi

I have spent the day in Mound Bayou and it has been a cold and wet day, but filled with all kinds of good moments. If you have never heard any version of the song Mound Bayou, you need to. … Continue reading →

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Mound Bayou Community Center: Part II

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Suzassippi

When I made my first return to Mound Bayou since 2013, it had been 10 years. You can read about the Road Trip here. While much was the same, there were a few changes. I was there to locate a … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Suzassippi

I finally started moving things into the new room yesterday. And then I sat in there and just basked in the chill factor. I am off to Mound Bayou for today, but more things will be moved on my return!

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Experiencing Mound Bayou: Part I

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Suzassippi

By January of 2012, we had attended the 3rd Annual September Fest and held the first youth workshop. Both are part of community social work practice: Getting to know the community and its history, and what is important to the … Continue reading →

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