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I Believe 14 November 2016

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Sally Gerard

I believe in coffee with cinnamon rolls. I believe that humans were meant to love and be loved. I believe that horses are good for people. I believe that God is good. I believe that I can be anything I … Continue reading →

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Sanctuary 10 November 2016

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Sally Gerard

“Come with me horse.” “I will come.” “Can I ride with you?” “Grab my mane, get a hold and we will ride the wind together.” “I love you horse, you are so tender and gentle.” “You are mine, I share … Continue reading →

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Girls and Horses B 9 November 2016

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Sally Gerard

They had come to the middle of the grove, where granite rock formations jutted straight up out of the earth. Jen pulled Lena up, flung her right leg over the saddle horn and hopped lightly to the ground. She flipped … Continue reading →

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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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