Category Archives: Ecosystem

Cousin Reunion at Cedar Cove Ranch

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Suzassippi

Cedar Cove Ranch is a resort near Eustace in Henderson County Texas. I grew up and lived half of my life in Texas, and I never heard of Eustace, so you probably have not either. The best way to describe … Continue reading →

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Things I miss about Texas

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Suzassippi

We crossed over the Louisiana line into Texas Friday night just about sunset–albeit a couple of hours later than intended. Considering this is the first long trip we have taken since my last trip to Texas in fall of 2019, … Continue reading →

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Warnagala Wild Sri Lankan tea

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Suzassippi

I got an email last week from Rakkasan Tea Company that they had a limited amount of a wild-grown black tea from Sri Lanka. Knowing that when Rakkasan is able to obtain a superb tea (like the wonderful Black Ruby … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Hope is a dog; hope is fall season; hope is a September bloom

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Suzassippi

This morning felt more like fall than since the season change crept in. There is something about the light in fall that always makes me think of a special filter on a lens: the air just looks different. A couple … Continue reading →

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Katrina Recovery Merlot and Resurrection Katrina

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Suzassippi

I have been known to select wines because I liked the label, although that is not my only criterion. This process began because when I first started drinking wine, I would study the label information to learn a bit about … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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. 🙂

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Cleaning out the closet

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Suzassippi

In the New Mexico space shuttle, waiting for take-off We planned the future worlds we’d build. After 4 wondrous and tumultuous years of trade-offs Sacrifice and time could yield. We loosed reins amidst sun and sand in New Mexico’s plains. … Continue reading →

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South Rail Trail

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Suzassippi

I will get back to the Itta Bena story next, but for a little fun and relaxation, I walked a leg of the South Rail Trail for the first time Saturday. I need to increase my exercise, and there is … Continue reading →

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