Category Archives: Country Philosophy

The 37th Day…1,095 days later

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Suzassippi

It has been a bit over 3 years since Dad crossed over to the ancestors, and almost 2 years since Mother joined. I was looking back at previous January posts, seeing what was going on then, and the 37th Day … Continue reading →

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When I ask myself, ‘What would Grandma do?’: Phase 1

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Suzassippi

This is the section of the yard where we had the tree removed. The top edge is a gentle slope from the level yard, but in front of this concoction is the indentation (cipher = hole) descending toward the drive. … Continue reading →

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Poor Woman’s Garden Gazing Ball

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Suzassippi

While I was writing my dissertation proposal, Mother accompanied me to Ruidoso, New Mexico for a working road trip. I wrote in the mornings while she slept in, then we’d have lunch in town and shop a little before I … Continue reading →

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Sub-base: In process

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Suzassippi

It is kind of hard to think about naming a post that is moving so slowly toward the intended project outcome. This may turn out to be one of those “what was I thinking?” moments. A friend used to say … Continue reading →

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Rando and the Rock Mop Hop

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Suzassippi

I finally conducted the necessary research to answer the question of Rando Rock vs. The Betty System. While I do not pretend that Rando and his computerized robot mop can hold a wet candle to the Betty System, I am … Continue reading →

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Keep on ‘Rock’ing in the yard, Johnny Winter

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Suzassippi

Yes, someone left the “Kind-hearted woman lives here” sign out in the woods again. I came out one morning last week to find this beautiful boy sitting at the edge of the parking spaces, with Beyonce, Dilute, and Scruffy hissing … Continue reading →

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“The Rock” but not Dwayne

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Suzassippi

The Roborock arrived Monday. After sending Bobsweep into retirement, Rando was leaning toward the Sharkbot. Next thing I know, he says the Rock is on its way. He did his due diligence with even more attention to the diligence this … Continue reading →

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I’m sorry Bob, but this is not working out the way I had hoped it would. I need you to start packing.

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Suzassippi

I know, Bob. I made a lavish promise that I hoped our love affair would last. But let’s face it–for such a new model, you cannot hold a candle to Rando with a vacuum even when he has done it … Continue reading →

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A visit from Laura

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Suzassippi

One of the things we loved about this little house on the hill was the giant pine tree in the front yard, and the magnolia next to it. In fact, we loved all the pine trees that lined the ridge … Continue reading →

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Mama told me a lot…but she never told me there would be days like this!

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Suzassippi

Remember the song:  “Mama said there’ll be days like this, there’ll be days like this my mama said.”  (Thanks to suzieflamingo for the lyrics correction.) First off, I will just have to say I miss my mother…but since I seem … Continue reading →

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