Author Archives: Marla Rose

About Marla Rose

This blog documents our farm life in central Illinois with photographs, experiences, and a dash of cooking. Pour a cup of coffee and enjoy sharing part of our lives!

Changing landscape

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Marla Rose

I thought it might be fun to look at how our landscape here in central Illinois changes drastically in a few months’ (or weeks‘) time. This is a good reminder that in just a few more months it will be … Continue reading →

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Fall faves

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Marla Rose

I hope you’re enjoying the rise and fall of October days!

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Tuesday, October 20

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Marla Rose

My pics are from yesterday. Clint was in town at lunch, so he picked me up at work, we got drive-thru, and went to the lake. I returned to the office. He checked bins and sent me pics of his … Continue reading →

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Finished!! October 17, 2020

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Marla Rose

The day dawned beautifully! Since I work Monday – Friday, I was able to be home all day. Didn’t even need to make a parts run! I treated the crew to grilled ribeye sandwiches and still warm brownies for lunch. … Continue reading →

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Apple bratwurst

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Marla Rose

When I was stuck for what to grill tonight, Clint requested Wade’s Quality Meats apple brats. I was happy to oblige! They are the best. It’s getting dark so much earlier now. I barely make it to the field with … Continue reading →

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Lights, camera, and lots of action!

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Marla Rose

Corn harvest continues. I thought the sky was interesting as I fueled up the tank to deliver to the combine. It is very helpful to have a fuel tank on the back of the farm truck, so the combine doesn’t … Continue reading →

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A body in motion

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Marla Rose

stays in motion – and boy, the wind was in motion today. I couldn’t get a picture to capture it well, tho. We heard accounts of combine fires getting out of control due to the wind whisking flames through the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, Oct 13

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Marla Rose

Pooped! Sleep well, my friends!

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Full steam ahead on Columbus Day

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Marla Rose

It wasn’t a day off for us. But that isn’t a complaint. It allowed for our sweet niece and great-nephew to ride along with Clint! Before heading into the office this morning, I put pork loin in the slow cooker. … Continue reading →

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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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