Category Archives: Country Philosophy

Altered Book: Africa

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Suzassippi

In between painting walls and woodwork (which is finally finished!) I managed to finish the Africa altered book. As R and I were traveling to Texas many years ago, we stopped at the Barnes and Noble bookstore in Ridgeland, our … Continue reading →

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Double the pleasure

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Suzassippi

After the spackling dried, I sanded down and put the first coat of paint on. So far, so good, right? Not so fast!!!! My intention was to put a second coat of the light blue over the seams that had … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts of Restorative Kindness, Country Philosophy, Family, Mississippi, Renovation Construction | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

My own personal funeral service for my mother: Awesome!

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Suzassippi

Mother died February 9, 2019. I was 12 hours away by car and even if I flew in to Dallas from Memphis and rented a car, I could not have been there in time for the funeral. We had previously … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts of Restorative Kindness, Cemeteries, Country Philosophy, Ecosystem, Family, Texas, Wildflowers, Young County | Tagged , , , , | 27 Comments

Do these potatoes make me look like Dorothy’s New Vintage Kitchen assistant?

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Suzassippi

It is no secret that I love Dorothy’s New Vintage Kitchen. Her stories and recipes are both entertaining, enlightening, and so beautifully photographed and detailed in steps to prepare. Her recent review of a cookbook recipe for vegan scalloped potatoes … Continue reading →

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Things are looking up a little

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Suzassippi

It has been over a week now since I left for Jackson, and tomorrow, will be a week since I returned. It being the beginning of spring in Mississippi, yellow pine pollen is everywhere, covering everything. The wind has been … Continue reading →

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Reimagine

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Suzassippi

Ever have one of those days when what you intended to do was not what you did? Me, too. I had an agenda all planned yesterday of things I wanted to accomplish. I have been dragging my heels on finishing … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts of Restorative Kindness, Bottle Art, Country Philosophy, Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose | Tagged , , , | 9 Comments

When the rain gets your wood wet…

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Suzassippi

We enjoyed the fire from the bag of wood pellets that came with the Tiki so much that we order a couple of 4-pack boxes, which arrived Wednesday. Thursday, it poured rain, starting just as I was about to enjoy … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts of Restorative Kindness, Country Philosophy, Mississippi Cats | Tagged | 14 Comments

At last, I have herbs…

Posted on September 10, 2022 by Suzassippi

Every spring I normally purchase my favorite herb bedding plants or on occasion, grow them from seed. This spring, no matter where I looked or how often, they were not to be found. Yesterday I went to Home Depot to … Continue reading →

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The view from my window

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Suzassippi

Life is like a vessel We fill it up With things Memories, objects, hopes, dreams Sometimes The weight of it Cracks –neither good nor bad– But it empties out all the same Pouring gifts Losing hope The message depends on … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Table: Current Project

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Suzassippi

In talking with my sis a few days ago, I told her about working on the backfill for the retaining wall: loading 3 5-gallon buckets of dirt half full and carting them over in the wagon. She laughed, and said, … Continue reading →

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