Category Archives: Uncategorized

Jana

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Sally Gerard

Originally posted on jpburgess:
Jana enjoying the homemade ice cream off the dasher. That’s the Prescott way! She is the second born of the seven Prescott siblings and the oldest of the five girls. That’s Jana, and she is my…

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Writing 25 July 2014

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Sally Gerard

People have asked my how and why I write. I can’t help it. I see the beauty in this old flat bed truck and it strikes me. When I look at this truck, I see Christmas! I observe, wonder and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Identity

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Sally Gerard

Identity.

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Early Riser 23 July 2014

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Sally Gerard

I am an early riser who loves running when the world is still thinking about bringing the morning. I am a horse lover. I wonder about things: why avocado pits are so big, why some are never satisfied with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Camp Creek 21 July 2014

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Sally Gerard

We spent the weekend visiting family and attending a really awesome farm show put on by the Camp Creek Threshers. This show has been going on for 39 years on the current show site, but we were told by one … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Big Machines 17 July 2014

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Sally Gerard

What strikes me first, what hits my nostrils and the back of my throat is a kind of burnt smell. It reminds me of a horse being hot shoed-tangy and singed. The smell coats your skin too, like a gritty … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

I believe 15 July 2014

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Sally Gerard

These flowers were blooming in the pasture tonight and I saw them as I was working on the fence. I believe in beauty. I believe in coffee with cinnamon rolls. I believe that we were meant to love and be … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Vapor Lock 11 July 2014

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Sally Gerard

Wheat harvest this year is test of a farmer’s patience. A cool and wet spring slowed the ripening and drying process such that when we’re usually winding up harvest by now, we’ve hardly begun. The heat came on this week, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

Facing Fear 9 July 2014

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Sally Gerard

Several years ago, I lived in small town on the northern front range of Colorado. This is a true story: So, I’m home for the day and sacked out on the comfy chair watching The Firm and munching on fruity … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

fireworks & rainbows 7 July 2014

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Sally Gerard

The 4th of July seems like such a long time ago after a busy weekend! We’ve been getting ready to put up oat hay and for wheat harvest, but we drove thirty miles Friday evening, with popcorn and cold sodas, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment