Category Archives: Oxford

Another look at Listen: Chris Wubbena

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Suzassippi
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O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Posted on July 2, 2022 by Suzassippi

Yesterday was Canada Day for those north of the US border. In honour of Anne Marie, I visited the Canadian geese who hang out in Lamar Park and swim in Lake Patsy.

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Another mystery sculpture: Which way?

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Suzassippi

On my rainy day walk through Lamar Park, the other sculpture I had not yet photographed beckoned me over. The plaque identifying the sculptor and the name of the piece was missing. As you look at the photographs from a … Continue reading →

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A change of pace and a change of view

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Suzassippi

Yesterday as I went to walk, I opted again for Lamar Park. It was a little earlier than I had been walking, so still a good deal of sun on the trail. I decided to take the path I had … Continue reading →

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Listen: What do you hear?

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Suzassippi

I walked in Lamar Park again yesterday. As mentioned in It’s a Walk in the Park, the Yokna Sculpture Trail has installed a series of outdoor sculptures in Lamar Park in addition to the other participating spaces. The star of … Continue reading →

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It’s a walk in the park

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Suzassippi

One thing that is a drawback to living where I do is there is nowhere to walk unless you get in a vehicle and drive there. So be it: it was time to get serious about regular walking again. The … Continue reading →

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Off to the grocery store for some mint…

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Suzassippi

When I pulled up to my favorite Larson’s grocery store, I was awed by this beauty! Raise your hand if you know what it is. Here is a clue in case you did not know: You’re really lookin’ fineThree deuces … Continue reading →

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Sunset January 5, 2022

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Suzassippi

I had to make a late run to the store today and this scene greeted me as I stepped out of the car. The store and parking lot are up on a hill, so all the trees do not get … Continue reading →

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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 →

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The not ready for prime time players: Dress rehearsal

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Suzassippi

This backsplash is not an app. This backsplash is really Angora Subway in polished marble, completed by the best kitchen crew in Mississippi: Ron Eubanks and his crew. Ron and Casey tiled last Wednesday, grouted Thursday, and finalized touch-up Friday. … Continue reading →

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