Tag Archives: winter

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 →

Posted in Country Living, Photo Friday, Positive Thinking | Tagged , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Letting Nature do her thing.

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Marla Rose

Winter is not my favorite season. However,  I can truly appreciate the beautiful moments, when I open up to them. Winter will flow on and give way to spring. Now, is the time to rest and wait. Letting nature do … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 20 Comments

How cold is it?

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Marla Rose

It is wind-whipping, popsicle-preserving, toe-tingling, cheek-chapping, nose-numbing, cold!!

Posted in Country Living | Tagged , , , | 16 Comments

Can you hear the whispers?

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Marla Rose

Yesterday was not a quiet day. It was flock-of-snow-geese noisy! It was stand-strong, prepare for harsh, winter weather, gray, moody kind of day. Today dawned cold, but crisp and clear. A we-weathered-another-storm kind of day. The kind of quiet where … Continue reading →

Posted in Country Living, Friends and Family, Positive Thinking | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Photo Monday

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Marla Rose

With the holidaze I haven’t hardly been able to keep track of what day it is.  Church yesterday morning and the return of Downton Abbey last night may help me get back on track.  While vegging on the couch, listening … Continue reading →

Posted in Country Living, Holidaze, Positive Thinking | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

Hear me ROAR!

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Marla Rose

We survived that late-fall snow!  It quickly reminded me why winter is not my favorite season. 2014 was definitely the year that winter returned to Illinois.  So, I am taking the attitude that since it is still 2014 …. this … Continue reading →

Posted in Country Living, Positive Thinking | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments

Photo Friday Slid into Saturday

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Marla Rose

Some fun photos taken in between (really) cold snaps: I got to have lunch with a good friend yesterday. 🙂 Should have had someone take our picture… Meanwhile, back at the barn: Keep the faith.  Spring really is coming.  At least … Continue reading →

Posted in Country Living, Friends and Family, Positive Thinking | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Winter’s Claw

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Marla Rose

Nature is letting us know that we haven’t seen the last of winter.  Winter is determined this year. Everything that had melted and pooled on the top layers of earth, turned the ground squishy and mucky, then hard-froze into place … Continue reading →

Posted in Country Living | Tagged , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Frozen in ’14! Monday, January 6, 2014 in central Illinois

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Marla Rose

Holy white-out it is nasty out there! This was the view Sunday from my dining room window. The cats were happy to sit on my lap while I read. Last night and this morning, the chores were rough!  The blowing … Continue reading →

Posted in Country Living, Work/Career | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

COLD Photo Friday

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Marla Rose

Stay safe, Photo Friday Friends, and just make some coffee! Snow is on its way later today.

Posted in Country Living | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments