Monthly Archives: December 2013

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Marla Rose

how yummy are your branches! Thanks to my dear friends that recycled their Christmas tree … my goats have had a delightful snack today: Hi there, big ol’ black dog. Let me tell ya a secret, I don’t think you’ll … Continue reading →

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Rough start

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Marla Rose

At the lovely time of 4:50 a.m. or so, I awoke to quiet.  Real quiet. Then noise. Then quiet. In my dreamy state, I asked pig-farmer, “What is that noise?”  He said, the power is going on and off.  And then, … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Marla Rose

Relax, this Friday after Christmas!  

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12 Days of Christmas

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Marla Rose

Now, I can relax. Reflect. Of course I know the true meaning of Christmas. There is just a heck of a lot of other stuff going on and that needs to be done prior to Christmas.  It’s a fact.  It’s reality. So, … Continue reading →

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Holidaze Rant

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Marla Rose

Magazines have been shouting at me the best ways to prepare for and celebrate the holidaze for months now.  However, I don’t have time to read their advice because I am list-making, decorating, shopping, wrapping, baking, cleaning, hanging lights, list-checking … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Marla Rose

For today friends, scratch where it itches:        

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For a few moments …

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Marla Rose

my world was blue. Saturday morning, as the darkness began to lift, the snow was reflecting the blues of night. It was beautiful.  Blue-ti-ful! I tried to capture it with my camera. It was prettier than the pictures. More peaceful … Continue reading →

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COLD Photo Friday

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Marla Rose

Stay safe, Photo Friday Friends, and just make some coffee! Snow is on its way later today.

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Take this, Jillian Michaels!

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Marla Rose

Well, I’ve done it again.  In an attempt to simplify my life … I made it more difficult! It’s December – Christmas prep, shortened daylight hours, more cumbersome chores, etc. I decided to abbreviate a workout session in lieu of … Continue reading →

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Frozen Photo Friday

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Marla Rose

Not too cold for my faithful assistant.   Stay warm Photo Friday friends, stay warm.      

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