Author Archives: Marla Rose

About Marla Rose

This blog documents farm life in central Illinois with photographs and various ideas/adventures that come my way. My hope is to make you laugh (or at least smile) and appreciate this life!

Work hard – play hard – pray hard

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Marla Rose

Busy, fun, hard-working, family, friends, enjoyable, beautiful autumn weekend! Waiting on a wiener roast!

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Fabulous Friday

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Marla Rose

Clint sent me some great photos while I was at work. The pics from the bin tops are always so cool… but I prefer he just hold on! Supper was grilled pork cutlets and porkburgers. Our Friday Night Lights: I … Continue reading →

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Beans are (almost) DONE!

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Marla Rose

Clint took some pics for me while I was at work. They were knocking out beans! Only a small patch of beans remain that aren’t yet ready. It was a beautiful fall day. It clouded over a bit toward evening. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday on the road

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Marla Rose

I took off work this afternoon for an appointment, then ran errands, and had another appointment. After delivering sandwiches to the crew, I came home to catch up on a couple of things before I got called out to help … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, October 6th

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Marla Rose

A beautiful, busy day. It’s getting dark too early, tho! It was almost dark when I delivered grilled barnyard burgers. These burgers are a delicious combination of ground chicken breast, bacon, and cheese. We are fortunate to have excellent choices … Continue reading →

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October 5, 2020 – 1st Frost

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Marla Rose

It seems way too early, but it was cold and clear with a frosty start to the morning. Clint took photos from the combine cab for me while I was at work. I love the view from this field – … Continue reading →

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Relaxing Sunday

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Marla Rose

Coffee time, church, a quiet lunch at home, a nap!, crop-scouting drive, and dinner with the in-laws: grilled chicken, roasted red potatoes, green beans, and watermelon. It was the kind of day that makes you want to repeat it tomorrow. … Continue reading →

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Saturday, October 3

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Marla Rose

These pictures are compliments of the farmer himself! This is from Friday. We have two bean heads, so Clint’s dad drives a combine too. Saturday morning was too damp for beans, so they switched to corn. The sun played across … Continue reading →

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Fall Friday

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Marla Rose

Heading to work before 7 am. Clint sent this one during the day of him and his dad combining beans: Sundown sandwich delivery: I hope you see beauty in your work.

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October 1 – in photos

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Marla Rose

Giving thanks to God for a beautiful night!

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