Author Archives: Marla Rose

to harvest. Prep continues. Bee busy, my friends! Until tomorrow.

We were forecast a beautiful sunny September day here in central Illinois. By afternoon, it was still “sunny” – with haze. I’ve since learned it is from the Oregon wildfires. I pray for those living in the heart and heat … Continue reading →

I hope you have had a Sunday full of smiles, friends.

View out of the front office window: WE REMEMBER! Clint and I checked crops last night. I fell in love with the views all over again. Fall in love with what is right in front of you!

I was focused on getting a shot of my butterfly bush for you. This bush is called “Miss Molly.” I had to buy it because Molly is also the name of my sweet daughter-in-law. Then … I realized something was … Continue reading →

The fog was persistent this morning. Lake Shelbyville still bloomed beautiful. Later, I returned to eat lunch while my buddy fished. Glad I didn’t have a tuna sandwich packed as close as I was to him. I hope you find … Continue reading →

Good morning through the clouds. This afternoon the sky taunted us. The rain skirted around us. Tonight, the crickets and cicadas sing.

It was the perfect afternoon to check the crops. I was distracted by the flowers. Some might call them weeds. Depends on perspective. Thistles in a pasture are not welcome. A hungry finch thinks otherwise. For now, I will embrace … Continue reading →

The crops are changing daily. I hope your Sunday has been restful, friends!