Tag Archives: Gratitude for everything

Monday Morning Musings: Mother’s Day Magnolias

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Suzassippi

A drink of dew and spring rain in a Butterfly tasting spoon Mothers come in all colors Generating or passing leaving a mark however short or long in sharp clarity or gentle softness There is lap enough for all of … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts of Restorative Kindness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Ecosystem, Family, Mississippi, Monday Morning Musings, Social and Economic Justice | Tagged Magnolia, Gratitude, Magnolia blooms, Magnolias for Mother's birthday, Gratitude for everything, my mother's voice | 17 Comments

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 →

Posted in Acts of Restorative Kindness, Country Philosophy, Ecosystem, Mississippi | Tagged Gratitude, Gratitude for everything, mindful consciousness | 24 Comments

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 Gratitude, Gratitude for everything, Happy Hour with Beyonce, wine bottle art | 9 Comments

When life is a walk in the park

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Suzassippi

Yesterday was the kind of day I needed. It was a pretty day, not raining for a change, and I headed to Lamar Park. The park was full of families picnicking, playing with their kids, fishing, walking, and just lying … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts of Restorative Kindness, Bird Watch, Ecosystem, Mississippi, Monday Morning Musings, Oxford, Social and Economic Justice, Tea | Tagged Gratitude, Gratitude for everything, Outdoor walking workout, Rakkasan Tea Company, walk in the park | 25 Comments

Florida beach mementos, clay tiles, and cutting a smooth edge on the bottle: Celebrate the little things if you don’t have big things

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Suzassippi

I took a little break from doing wine bottle art to work on a new effort: making small clay tiles. Seventeen more tiles of various shapes, textures, and colors are in the drying process. I think those little clay tiles … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts of Restorative Kindness, Bottle Art, Florida, Food and Wine, Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose | Tagged Gratitude, Gratitude for everything, Happy Hour with Beyonce, wine bottle art | 27 Comments

Daffodils on the hill

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Suzassippi

It is Monday; the sun is shining and it is 65℉. This is the day the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it.

Posted in Acts of Restorative Kindness, Ecosystem, Monday Morning Musings | Tagged Gratitude, Gratitude for everything | 31 Comments

A work in progress from Taylor Hill

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Suzassippi

It has been rain city here for 3 days and still counting, plus, the temperature dropped to freezing. Before the ice came, I made a run to the grocery store this afternoon. R said, “It is raining.” Yes, I know; … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts of Restorative Kindness, Bottle Art, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Historic Businesses, Mississippi, Oxford, Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose, South Africa | Tagged Gratitude, Gratitude for everything, Hope, loving interest in all human beings, wine bottle art | 16 Comments

About that tradition…

Posted on December 25, 2022 by Suzassippi

Except for the occasional grilling or barbecuing or smoking that Randy does on the Texas Trio Grill and Smoker, I am the chef around here. It gets tiresome on occasion, since unlike in Texas, I don’t have a herd of … Continue reading →