Author Archives: Sally Gerard

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About Sally Gerard

I am a writer, runner, teacher, singer, guitar player, mom, lover, coffee drinker, hunter, antique tractor driver, horsewoman, sister, and lover of the outdoors. Did I mention that I love lighthouses?

Girls and Horses A 8 November 2016

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Sally Gerard

  The compact bay mare’s eyes widened, nostrils flaring at the thin trickle of water crossing the trail. Gathering her well-muscled hindquarters, which should have been clue enough for the chatting rider, Lena leapt over the offending water, the force … Continue reading →

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The Road 7 November 2016

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Sally Gerard

The road was winding and steep, and despite the nauseous feeling in Grady’s stomach, he couldn’t help looking down the rock-strewn ledge to the rushing water below. There were shiny bits sparkling under the rushing, spring-swollen creek. His father had … Continue reading →

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Against All Odds 2 November 2016

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Sally Gerard

No matter what we come up against, that spirit inside of us will carry us along. Carry? Stumble is more like it. It still counts. The human spirit is one of the strongest threads in the universe, because we overcome … Continue reading →

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Colors 1 November 2016

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Sally Gerard

Red is powerful in Spiderman’s arms, and gentle when it shines in Christmas lights. White stars on blue, made all the brighter by read stripes woven with white. Tractor hubs are bright red and make her go even faster down … Continue reading →

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A Horse 31 October 2016

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Sally Gerard

A horse is good for riding, feeding Jolly Ranchers to, stealing the rake that you left on the ground, neighing when you’re late to feed. A horse is good for warmth on a cold day, burying your hands in his … Continue reading →

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A Short Tale 26 October 2016

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Sally Gerard

A little tale… Woodchips lined the sides of the cobbled walk leading to the front door. The tiny white flowers of the Yarrow plants sneaking out into the red-brown bricks. Molly breathed deep the sweet cedar, her riding boots clunking … Continue reading →

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Farmers 25 October 2016

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Sally Gerard

In September, eastern Colorado farmers are still watering the seven-foot tall, deep green circles of corn. It isn’t sweet corn; rather it is the bland corn that will be ground down for cattle to eat. I was born a Nebraska … Continue reading →

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Deep Within 24 October 2016

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Sally Gerard

I’ve been deep within this final writing project rough draft for my creative non-fiction class. I tried to focus it on the healing that has taken place since Cathy died. Reliving the whole thing was an emotional roller coaster. By … Continue reading →

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Plagiarism 19 October 2016

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Sally Gerard

The power of denial runs so strong in some students and people, that I am baffled by it. When you turn in an essay that you took in its entirety from a web site, and the language is much more … Continue reading →

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A Smack Upside the Head 17 October 2016

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Sally Gerard

Sometimes it takes a smack upside the head to remember that students come from homes. Some of the homes are not so easy to come from. Some of the homes are poor but loving. Some of the homes are well-off … Continue reading →

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