Monthly Archives: January 2024

Altered book: Update January 27

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Suzassippi

Mistakes are inevitable: Corrections are my friends When one goes too far, there is often nothing to do but rip it out and try again. I had worked for several days on the first page of the altered book after the … Continue reading →

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Keystone Cops: Take 4

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Suzassippi

Yesterday (more accurately, between 4:40 PM and 8:40 PM), my new bed was scheduled to be delivered. We moved the old bed frame and mattress out of the room and down the hall to the living room, thinking it would save … Continue reading →

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Altered book: Update 1

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Suzassippi

Yesterday was delightful! Even though there were still ice patches everywhere, including on the drive, sidewalk, and back yard, it reached upper 40s and much melted. I could go to the grocery store wearing only a sweater. Although there were certainly still empty … Continue reading →

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Spartan life continues…as does the ice

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Suzassippi

Reggie and I are still roughing it. I guess I could have moved the little step stool back in here to hold my water bottle and phone, but it is easier just to put them in the floor. The bed delivery was … Continue reading →

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The January Snow Day Dog Rebellion

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Suzassippi

It was a delicious 13℉ this morning at 8:30 when Reggie wanted to go out. After the partial melt and rain yesterday, the back yard was now like an uneven ice rink, the most solidly frozen and slick it has been … Continue reading →

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Different Endings: Altered Books

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Suzassippi

Although I had another project waiting in the wings, I had to postpone it as it would not have worked well with the cold and humidity negatively affecting the drying time. It did seem like a good time to try the … Continue reading →

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Day 6 of ‘Frozen’: The Taylor Hill Sequel

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Suzassippi

Today was the first day above freezing and it made all the way to a whopping 37 for a couple of hours, with intermittent drizzle. The warmer temperature and the not freezing rain melted a little of the surface snow. It is … Continue reading →

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Ice Pyramid in a Pot

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Suzassippi

It was below freezing this morning when I went out with the dogs and then to feed the cats. I was surprised to see this ice pyramid extending out of the frozen water from the recent rainfall. This pot was with some … Continue reading →

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Barren landscape; barren roomscape: It’s January

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Suzassippi

Dogs are like children in some ways: they do not adjust easily to change. And when one makes a mistake, change is required, am I right here? It seemed like a good idea to move the relatively new king-size bed into my … Continue reading →

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2023 in Pictures: You should have seen it in color

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Suzassippi

Without a doubt, 2023 was a momentous year in many ways. There were 5 things I did that stand out to me as I think about the year. Chronicling Dad’s Army Air Force service in World War II In April 2023, … Continue reading →

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