Tag Archives: Grief

How long do chores take?

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Marla Rose

That is a common question I get asked.  My first thought is always, ‘It depends if anyone pooped in their water trough.’ I try to do extra chores on Wednesday mornings because I have a standing date on Wednesday evenings … Continue reading →

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Yesterday took the best of me and spit it out.

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Marla Rose

Defeated. That’s how I felt when I went to bed. You see, my big, old, loving, faithful assistant, Hunter, died yesterday. I knew it was coming. We were able to keep him at home. He died in the barn, close … Continue reading →

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Yesterday / Today

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Marla Rose

Yesterday, the sweet little boy on the right blew out candles (there should have been 19, but I could only find five. :/` ) While the one on the left accepted a scholarship of undetermined amount last night. The one … Continue reading →

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Saturday Reflections

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Marla Rose

I have taken many pictures lately and it will take a couple of blogs to catch up.  Photo Friday was neglected yesterday.  I actually filled-in/substituted at my former place of work.  My plan had been to clean house … and… … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, Saint. :(

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Marla Rose

I’ve been stalling.  I have not wanted to write this post.  Too final?  Knowing it will bring tears back to my eyes?  But, I must write.  I will try to make a long story short.  I can’t make it sweet, … Continue reading →

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Landmarks and Hope

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Marla Rose

I admit it ~ I’ve had a bad attitude lately. It happens. Unfortunately. Sooo, last night I decided to photograph a landmark just a bit to the east of my home.  Of course, I have the old barn in the background – it’s … Continue reading →

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I Shoulda’ Been a Cowboy

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Marla Rose

I’ve been humming Toby Keith’s song and thinking how right he is. Why?  Oh, I guess I think they are just too cool.  It’s perfectly fine, expected and acceptable for them to say whatever they think, whenever they think it … Continue reading →

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A birthday. So, I write.

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Marla Rose

A special person should be celebrating his 50th birthday today.  We were married almost 18 years when cancer claimed him.  He was too young.  It’s why I get irked when people whine about their birthdays.  I say, “Be glad you are … Continue reading →

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