Monthly Archives: January 2014

Sunday’s Reprieve

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Marla Rose

The arctic cold reared its ugly, frozen head again Sunday evening.  Quiet and calm one minute – roaring, arctic winds the next.  It was eerie.  Unwelcome.  However, we had a wonderfully beautiful, warm (43 degrees) Sunday afternoon!  After Sunday school, … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday Slid into Saturday

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Marla Rose

Some fun photos taken in between (really) cold snaps: I got to have lunch with a good friend yesterday. 🙂 Should have had someone take our picture… Meanwhile, back at the barn: Keep the faith.  Spring really is coming.  At least … Continue reading →

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My Hate-Affair with Winter Deepens

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Marla Rose

Picture a big, fat, pouty face.  Add blue eyes and glasses.  Sprinkle on some freckles, as  though someone is sprinkling paprika on deviled-eggs.  There!  You are getting a pretty good visual of the writer of this blog.   You see, … Continue reading →

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Winter’s Claw

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Marla Rose

Nature is letting us know that we haven’t seen the last of winter.  Winter is determined this year. Everything that had melted and pooled on the top layers of earth, turned the ground squishy and mucky, then hard-froze into place … Continue reading →

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Sunday Smiles

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Marla Rose

The goats are so very entertaining.  For them to perform, they must not know you are watching.  I have a hard time getting pictures of them when they are playing because the goats find watching me entertaining.  I spy on … Continue reading →

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Saturday Reflections

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Marla Rose

I have taken many pictures lately and it will take a couple of blogs to catch up.  Photo Friday was neglected yesterday.  I actually filled-in/substituted at my former place of work.  My plan had been to clean house … and… … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Marla Rose

 

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My sunny disposition is a little cloudy.

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Marla Rose

I have been determined to learn to enjoy like tolerate appreciate winter. A list of winter appreciations: Hot drinks Time to read Jigsaw puzzles Well, okay.  I’ll keep working on that list. My sunny disposition has been hampered by a cold.  Oh, it … Continue reading →

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More of Frozen ’14

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Marla Rose

During the storm – before the bitter cold: The temps drop and the winds play havoc: This is exactly what I think of this storm, too, Miss Abigail! Drift-busting – Pumpkin Pie style: Safe and sound, back in the barn, … Continue reading →

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Frozen in ’14! Monday, January 6, 2014 in central Illinois

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Marla Rose

Holy white-out it is nasty out there! This was the view Sunday from my dining room window. The cats were happy to sit on my lap while I read. Last night and this morning, the chores were rough!  The blowing … Continue reading →

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