Category Archives: Country Philosophy

We interrupt your regularly scheduled program for this update….

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Suzassippi

You know what they say: when it rains, it pours. Just when you think it is safe to breathe a sigh of relief, Mississippi throws a curve ball…or truthfully, the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico throw multiple curve … Continue reading →

Posted in Country Philosophy, Ecosystem, Family, Kitchen Remodel, Mississippi | Tagged Update on the kitchen renovation, Working Women | 11 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

When a plan does not work, back up, and start backing up again

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Suzassippi

All three piers are now complete: filled with concrete and mortared into place, sitting on that 16 inch deep ground fill of concrete and rebar. After a day of rest today, tomorrow is sunny and dry, so I will head … Continue reading →

Posted in brick work, Country Philosophy, Family, Mississippi | Tagged appreciation for skilled labor, the importance of perseverance, the necessity of backing up | 10 Comments

Rain rain, go away, little Suzi wants to finish building a house

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Suzassippi

When I sent Rand a message that we were interrupted by a downpour, his reply was: “Mississippi is a harsh mistress!” (Note: who said it is the mistress who is harsh–besides Rando, I mean? Maybe Mississippi is a harsh master, … Continue reading →

Posted in brick work, Country Philosophy, Ecosystem, Family, Mississippi, Texas | Tagged Appreciation for those who build, The importance of labor | 10 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 →