Author Archives: Suzassippi

Claytonia virginica: Virgina Springbeauty (aka ‘fairy spud’)

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Suzassippi

You know what happens when you look at something closely? This white-appearing flower from my height turned out to have pink-magenta stripes when I began to inspect it in Lightroom. Imagine my surprise! A member of the purslane family, the … Continue reading →

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Oxalis drummondii: Drummond’s Wood-sorrel

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Suzassippi

Why are there so many varieties of oxalis, also known as wood-sorrel? I suppose as do humans through genetics and the mixing of gene pools, we just keep re-creating species. While it is a fascinating-to-me exploration, I have been thinking … Continue reading →

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Valerianella radiata: “Beaked cornsalad”

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Suzassippi

I woke early this morning and it was so beautiful out, I took the camera after feeding dogs, cats, and birds. I decided to walk down to the bottom of the driveway to check out a patch of blue flowers … Continue reading →

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The thrill of being wrong: Learning something

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Suzassippi

When we moved into this house in January 2004, this tree was a short little fellow. The photograph below is November 2003, when we began looking at the house as it was under renovation. You can make out this tree … Continue reading →

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Braised chicken thighs with white wine, garlic, rosemary, and mushrooms

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Suzassippi

Rosemary joined us for dinner. Of course, she (and garlic) were only on my plate, compliments of the mini-saute pan with my own seasonings. Rand’s plate also did not have broccoli on it: He sides with George H. W. Bush … Continue reading →

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Herb will be coming to dinner tonight

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Suzassippi

I love cilantro but I am the only one who lives here who does. A bunch usually wilts before I can use it all. This way, I can just snip what I need and a “bunch” will last me spring … Continue reading →

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Spring cleaning…the easy kind

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Suzassippi

I have been tidying up outside now that the weather is warmer and not constantly raining. That entailed a trip to pick up new herbs and plants Monday. I spied this English daisy and though I have never seen one … Continue reading →

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Spring flowers: Viola, pansy, common blue violet

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Suzassippi

I spotted this flower getting ready to mow the front yard Sunday afternoon. It is a re-seeded viola from last year’s flowers. I did not know they would do that, but apparently, they can re-seed themselves. They are sometimes called … Continue reading →

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Four corners in a Square: DeWitt AR

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Suzassippi

DeWitt, Arkansas boasts a downtown square that was designed as …a continuous street around a public square with one access street in the middle of each block. The northwest, northeast, and southwest corners have unique lots containing buildings with chamfered … Continue reading →

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Van Buren, AR: Downtown Historic District

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Suzassippi

In 2010, we headed to Colorado with grand vacation plans and a dog. Our first stop along the route was Van Buren, Arkansas. It was like stepping back in time, and it had its share of round and chamfered corners. … Continue reading →

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