Category Archives: Country Living

Life in central Illinois

Before sunup to after sundown.

Posted on May 14, 2022 by Marla Rose

Planting soybeans began today. On my way home this evening from errand run #382, I could see a rain cloud dropping a delivery. My dad would have said, “Someone is getting a shower.” This someone also needs to get a … Continue reading →

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Aerial Crop Sprayers are CRAZY (but fun to watch!)

Posted on April 1, 2022 by Marla Rose

While looking for some pictures on an SD card, I found a bunch of pics I took early one summer Sunday morning in July. I meant to post them in a blog, but completely forgot, as life gets busy. Or … Continue reading →

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What the smoke?!

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Marla Rose

Although it may look like farmers have recently turned into pyromaniacs, rest assured it is not without reason! With a recent spurt of gorgeous spring weather, many farmers are burning ditches, field debris, brush piles, and CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) … Continue reading →

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#harvest2021

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Marla Rose

It has begun! Last year, I challenged myself to a post a day during harvest because it is such an amazing time of year. The changes in our rural, central Illinois landscape and weather in less than two months is … Continue reading →

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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, Oct 13

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Marla Rose

Pooped! Sleep well, my friends!

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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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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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