Tag Archives: Lake Shelbyville

Not good!

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Marla Rose

Harvest was going well yesterday until the grain cart decided to pop a wheelie. Parts were available. I was able to pick up and bring them home with me. Repairs are underway this a.m. Yesterday’s and this morning’s sunrise pics … Continue reading →

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Advice

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Marla Rose

Watch the sun rise. We are limited in the amount of these we get to see! Work hard. It makes you tough! Play hard. If you work for it, you deserve it. Praise God for the opportunities you have right … Continue reading →

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Out with January!

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Marla Rose

Extreme – that sums this week up.  From 30 below windchill this week to 60 and sunny today. Like life – unpredictable! So, you learn to find the beauty in whatever it throws your way. I enjoyed the sun on … Continue reading →

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Falling back

Posted on November 4, 2018 by Marla Rose

The beautiful season of autumn lets your senses sail away.  Fall in the country has it’s very own smell. The trick is to breathe deeply and notice it! Reminisce a bit, then brush your hands off, and appreciate each beautiful … Continue reading →

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April …

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Marla Rose

Looking for April??  Or at least an April post from me? Seriously, I don’t know where it went!One minute it is here in its blooming glory….In the next minute, it gains momentum and flies into May! The April flowers brought May … Continue reading →

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Not your average November

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Marla Rose

Fall in central Illinois hung on as long as it could this year, with a much later frost. We’ve had foggy mornings, with a Super Moon appearing all night and into the early morning. Beautiful lunch hours – eating outside in … Continue reading →

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Well, that was awesome!

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Marla Rose

Shelbyville, Illinois – home of the Touchstone Energy Balloonfest at Lake Shelbyville. Assisting with the Touchstone Energy hot air balloon and Balloonfest is not new to me. What was new to me was actually being a passenger in a hot air balloon. … Continue reading →

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Today is what you make of it.

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Marla Rose

Change is in the air. Subtly, weaving it’s web. Starting slowly, gaining momentum. Fight it? Oh, there’s no need!  Change is a constant. Does the sun sit still? Not for a minute. Quit worrying about those watching, waiting, Stick your … Continue reading →

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Summer Lovin’

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Marla Rose

August!  It’s here!  Summer flies soooo quickly from here. Where are those lazy, hazy days?? As long as we’re having fun, it doesn’t matter. Visits with cousins and family: Who is happier? Getting to take night-time walks while the sun sets, … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday ~ July 17, 2015

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Marla Rose

Just because my sons are 23 and 20 doesn’t mean we don’t have Nerf swords at the ready! Her dragon(fly) … Finally, the weather has cooperated and I had some good work time in the Pumpkin Patch. In the goat … Continue reading →

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