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Observations of chore time

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Marla Rose

Chores, especially those involving farm animals, remind me of Murphy’s Law. If something can go wrong, it will. With animal chores, even if something is “fool-proof,” it will go wrong. The more ridiculous the clothing I have on, the more … Continue reading →

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Ahhh, The Country Life

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Marla Rose

Some people save money for exotic vacations, new vehicles, remodeling the house, a boat maybe. Us? Not so much. Our last vacation fund went toward a new section of fence. The latest “project” on which we will spend money we … Continue reading →

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Happiness comes in all shapes and sizes

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Marla Rose

A donkey is not your ordinary pet. I seem to function in out-of-the-ordinary. Many years ago, we added an old donkey to our little farm. It was not a necessary addition in my opinion. I didn’t have a cart I … Continue reading →

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12 Hours

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Marla Rose

5:30 a.m. – my radio alarm, set on low volume, quietly stirs me awake. I know that our coffee-pot-on-a-timer will have my Folgers ready. I scuffle out of bed in search of the coffee mug of the day. It’s silly, … Continue reading →

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Etch-A-Sketch Mind

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Marla Rose

I’ve often had the thought that I wish my mind had an Etch-A-Sketch feature. Surely there’s an App for that?! It would be so beneficial for those many times I say something without thinking it through… give the head a … Continue reading →

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Just smell the coffee…

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Marla Rose

Take a few minutes today to be cognizant of the small blessings around you. Breathe deeply! Did you notice the glimmering full moon last night? I can’t resist being outside and in awe of a beautiful night. The dogs walked … Continue reading →

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Making the coffee

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Marla Rose

Just make the coffee. My mantra. It came about during my first husband’s two-year demolition derby with Glioblastoma Multiforme. Brain cancer. Ugly, ugly words. Ugly, ugly disease. We had two boys to raise and I was determined, right or wrong, … Continue reading →

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