All Clippings From The ‘Marla’s Moments’ Category

January 5th, 2016

A Lesson from a Budding Writer, Holiday Festivities and a Happy Crawford New Year

A Lesson from a Budding Writer, Holiday Festivities and a Happy Crawford New Year All by Marla Bear Bishop – Fruitland Mesa/Crawford and beyond correspondent. A brand new year! Who doesn’t need one of those every now and then? Not…Click to view post »


September 4th, 2015

Horses, the Fair, Music, the Equestrian Granddaughter and the Waning of Summer

Horses, the Fair, Music, the Equestrian Granddaughter and the Waning of Summer By Marla Bear Bishop Summer is making an early attempt to move out of the Valley this year. Closing the windows at night? Can’t ever remember doing so…Click to view post »


July 31st, 2015

If Only They Made Alfalfa Perfume, and a Ginor-mouse Rat’s Nest in the Trunk of the Car

Donkey on early morning pasture – Photo by Marla Bishop by Marla Bear Bishop – Fruitland Mesa, Crawford Country and beyond correspondent Alfalfa! What a great year for it. Rich bluey purple and the scent, it couldn’t be more delicious.…Click to view post »


July 3rd, 2015

Pioneer Days Rocked and Some Bear Advice

Pioneer Days Rocked and Some Bear Advice By Marla Bear Bishop – Fruitland Mesa, Crawford Country and beyond correspondent Crawford Pioneer Days couldn’t have been more fun than it was this year! It took a village to make it happen,…Click to view post »


June 9th, 2015

Rain, Canning Jar Disaster, Gross Stuff, and How Green is My Valley

Rain, Canning Jar Disaster, Gross Stuff, and How Green is My Valley All by Marla Bear Bishop – Fruitland Mesa, Crawford and beyond correspondent. That was one wet spring. Green is the dominant color even here at my home in…Click to view post »


April 9th, 2015

Spring, Wandering Animals, St. Patrick’s Dinner and a Birthday for a Very Old Horse

Spring, Wandering Animals, St. Patrick’s Dinner and a Birthday for a  Very Old Horse By Marla Bear Bishop Fruitland Mesa/Crawford Country and beyond correspondent Spring! I don’t seem to ever say anything new about it because it’s always a lovely time.…Click to view post »


February 17th, 2015

Marla Bishop: Chocolate, Friends, and the Passing of Eyore the Donkey

Spring horses Fruitland Mesa 2014 – Marla Bishop Chocolate, Friends, and the Passing of Eyore the Donkey By Marla Bear Bishop – Crawford, Fruitland Mesa and beyond correspondent. Knowing that I always say whatever holiday coming up is my favorite,…Click to view post »


January 8th, 2015

Marla: A Good Bye to Farmer Frank’s Plus the Year of Lost Earrings

     Photo by Marla Bear Bishop A Good Bye to Farmer Frank’s Plus the Year of Lost Earrings and Malfunctioning Vehicles.  All by Marla Bear Bishop – Fruitland Mesa/Crawford and beyond correspondent   I haven’t looked forward to a New…Click to view post »


September 17th, 2014

Marla Bishop: Summers End, Bears, a Granddaughter Visits and Hitchhiking

Summers End, Bears, a Granddaughter Visits and Hitchhiking By Marla Bear Bishop – Fruitland Mesa/Crawford Country correspondent             Tell me it isn’t so. The summer is just about over; cool air in the morning confirms it without consulting the calendar.…Click to view post »


August 6th, 2014

Marla Bear Bishop: The Ass Who Wouldn’t Go on Parade and Other Tales of Summer

The Ass Who Wouldn’t Go on Parade and Other Tales of Summer By Marla Bear Bishop   It’s been a hot dry summer but the hay is thick and rich in the North Fork Valley. We’ve certainly been blessed with…Click to view post »