Author Archives: Marla Rose

About Marla Rose

This blog documents small-town 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!

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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Quick pics and post

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Marla Rose

Started bright and early with my CEO class, using a room at Lake Shelbyville’s Visitor Center. Not a bad office view. Loved seeing the harvest moon as I shuttled between fields. Supper sandwiches were grilled apple bratwursts and hot dogs. … Continue reading →

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