Tag Archives: Happy, the donkey

Puttering

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Marla Rose

Today was a putter day.  One of my favorite types of days.  It was icy and slick out; so the world slowed down and we stayed home. As I was reading some blogs, I remembered that I had Happy photos … Continue reading →

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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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A Happy new home

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Marla Rose

Monday was a big day for our Happy.After the Nativity fiasco in December, Pig-Farmer questioned my ability to get Happy to load in the trailer.  Especially, if Happy had any clue that he was going to the veterinarian’s to get castrated….  … Continue reading →

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Happy is as Happy does

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Marla Rose

Dusk told me it was time to start gathering my tools and project supplies and start thinking about what I was going to make for supper (popcorn). Movement in the former goat pen caught my eye.  It is the only lot … Continue reading →

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Sunday smiles

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Marla Rose

I was short on pictures this week – but Happy, the donkey, was a willing subject yesterday. Do you notice the beautiful green?  Unusual for central Illinois in early-March. For this week, my friends, I hope you savor a treat!

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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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Posted on February 10, 2017 by Marla Rose

Winter in Illinois can challenge a person to look a little harder for nature’s beauty.  Luckily, I got to see and photograph this sunset. A walk in the timber, overlooking the Kaskaskia River, rarely disappoints, too. Plus, the energy exerted … Continue reading →

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A star is born?

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Marla Rose

Pig-Farmer received a call the other day. A local church annually produces a live Nativity scene for the public to drive through and visit. They need a donkey and wondered if Happy would oblige.  We said, “Yes!”  Now, we hope … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday ~ November 4, 2016

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Marla Rose

I had hoped to get this Photo Friday out this morning, but I was running behind. Groan …. sorry, I couldn’t stop myself from being a smart ass. Anyhoo, Fall has been a little behind, too. Each day the drive to … Continue reading →

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Beautiful subject – beautiful day – beautiful focus

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Marla Rose

Sunshine, puffy clouds on a blue background, friends, farm animals …. adorableness.  {Sigh}  Although I love the subject of the photos, and I missed her sister not being present, and I caught many great snapshots, something about the profile shots … Continue reading →

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