Monthly Archives: February 2012

Stick-in-the-mud

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Marla Rose

Why am I barefoot … outside … in February?? My mother-in-law tells the grandkids they can not go barefoot in months with an “R” in them.  Think about it… I am not a stick-in-the-mud.  However, I was stuck in the mud. … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Morning Chores

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Marla Rose

No, I’m not being sarcastic with my title.  Sometimes…early morning chores are wonderful.  Usually, this time of year, I do chores in the dark … and cold … and the beauty is harder to find.  I have to look harder.  … Continue reading →

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Farm House

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Marla Rose

Oh. My. Word.  Why do home-projects turn into such nightmares?? Our dining room has been under renovation of various forms for oh, at least three years.  Hardwood floors are now installed.  Walls were painted…then re-painted.  The latest project, involving the … Continue reading →

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Good Grief??

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Marla Rose

Do I dare write about grief?  I have been mulling it over.  Unless we are a total, complete, selfish clod, it is something we all experience, for a variety of reasons, throughout our life. Yes, I will write about grief.  … Continue reading →

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Enjoy the roses!

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Marla Rose

“We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon – instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today.”  ~ Dale Carnegie I love this quote!! How many times do we say or hear others … Continue reading →

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