Tag Archives: Bubbles the cat

How dare I

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Marla Rose

wake up Bubbles,  by turning on the ceiling fan? Friends, I wish you undisturbed sleep.  And sweet dreams.

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New views

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Marla Rose

The “new” old house in town is already changing!  The monstrous yews in front had to go. BEFORE:That picture doesn’t really show how monstrous they were.  They were hide-a-bear big … if we had bears, that is. AFTER:Now, it’s neat and … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday with Bubbles

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Marla Rose

Happy Friday – may your eggs not crack!

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The little things

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Marla Rose

Sometimes, it’s the little things that brighten a week. Like a frosty morning Happy hello. It’s now daylight as I cross the Kaskaskia River on my drive to work. And I love small towns. Especially my small town of Shelbyville. … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday with Bubbles

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Marla Rose

Pawfully, playfully, cute, right? I hope you have a playful Friday, friends!

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Just another day in paradise

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Marla Rose

Because everyone spends a holiday washing coon $hit off their overhead shed doors, right? Note: after raccoons terrorize the shed like drunken pirates, they will need to rest. Especially if they have gorged themselves on cat food and cattle feed. … Continue reading →

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Pursuits

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Marla Rose

Life is full of so many interesting pursuits! How does one have time to pursue them all? Satisfy our curiosity about the world around us?How do we know in which direction we should put our focus? Almost every single day, … Continue reading →

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A January Saturday

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Marla Rose

Some days the clouds in your thoughts seem to lift. Other days, it seems the best activity is to find a nice blankie, hide your face, and take a nap. Then, you’ll feel like eating, of course, upon awaking.  At … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Me?

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Marla Rose

The other day Pig-farmer asked me if I had made my resolutions.  At that time, I was delighting in post-Christmas quiet while pouring myself a mug of coffee.  I gave him my very best, scariest, don’t-mess-with-me look.  What the heck? I mean, … Continue reading →

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Crafting in Chaos

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Marla Rose

Crafting had never been a passion of mine.  However, I understand the value of creativity  and getting hands-on experience.  When the boys were young, we would play kids’ songs and bring out the craft supplies.  It was often a chaotic … Continue reading →

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