Category Archives: Country Philosophy

Anastasia State Park at St. Augustine

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Suzassippi

The trip across the panhandle from Pensacola to Tallahassee and beyond was memorable in the way you do not want to remember. All road trips can have moments like that and it is generally best to not dwell on them. … Continue reading →

Posted in Country Philosophy, Ecosystem, Florida, RV Camping | Tagged Anastasia State Park, Florida panhandle, St. Augustine | 4 Comments

Fruit of the Magnolia

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Suzassippi

Sounds like a Southern romance novel–kind of like living here with its many contradictions. I have noticed the seed pods coming to life with their bright red berries this past week. It has been perfect fire pit weather, with no … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts of Restorative Kindness, Country Philosophy, Ecosystem, Mississippi, Oxford, University of Mississippi | Tagged Magnolias | 13 Comments

Feeling the blues

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Suzassippi

It is frequently good to be married to a geek and to have a son who is a geek. Got technology? They are always finding the next best thing since sliced bread. Although the final finishing touches are still awaited, … Continue reading →

Posted in Country Philosophy, Family, Kitchen Remodel, Mississippi, Vintage bottles and jars | Tagged feeling the blues, my mother's voice, vintage bottles | 15 Comments

Today’s post is brought to you by Rakkasan Nam Viet Earl Grey

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Suzassippi

I am still washing my tea cup and wine glass in the bathroom sink. Sigh. It is probably some kind of karmic equalizer to ensure one does not become too cocky in the grand plans of the universe. At least, … Continue reading →

Posted in Country Philosophy, Kitchen Remodel, Mississippi, Tea | Tagged communication breakdown, Nam Viet Earl Grey by Rakkasan Tea, On stuffing up, ups and downs of kitchen renovation | 8 Comments

The importance of being flexible

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Suzassippi

The first year I was on faculty at the University, our department chair gave us each a pin like this one. He said he knew it was “cheesy” but he also knew we were embarking on the difficult journey of … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts of Restorative Kindness, Country Philosophy, Family, Kitchen Remodel, Mississippi, Texas, University of Mississippi | Tagged marriage, social work, teams | 6 Comments

Finally Friday: What’s on your agenda?

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Suzassippi

Happy Friday, Gateway to the Weekend. Oh, wait, it’s all weekend all the time now. 🙂

Posted in Country Philosophy, Ecosystem, landscape architecture, Mississippi | Tagged nature, wild grapevines | 5 Comments

Rethinking the opportunity to be present, or “No judging”

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Suzassippi

Sometimes the universe presents you with a message you just cannot ignore. I once had a client many years ago who said in one of her sessions that she had needed a lesson in humiliation. I am not a fan … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts of Restorative Kindness, Country Philosophy | 8 Comments

“5-26-27”

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Suzassippi

Mother was born on this day in 1927. For years, I would get the days mixed up, thinking it was May 25 or May 27. Finally one year, Mother said “5-26-27” and I never forgot it again. Mama and Papa … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts of Restorative Kindness, Country Philosophy, Ecosystem, Elbert, Family, Texas, Throckmorton | Tagged A matter of perspective, Life span and stages, Magnolias for Mother's birthday | 15 Comments

The Power of 200 Days: “To what do we regularly and consistently bring our attention?”

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Suzassippi

January 25, 2021, I wrote The Power of 100 Days and had asked the question “What shall I do with the next 100?” As I continue to do the daily meditations, I would think 1/3 of the way…I will do … Continue reading →