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Roany 9 May 2016

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Sally Gerard

His name is Roany, but the word usually leaves my mouth as Rowan. Short and stocky, his coat consists of mostly reddish-brown hairs and a few white ones mixed in, that give him the appearance of being rather orange. His … Continue reading →

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Honesty 7 January 2016

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Sally Gerard

  What is more honest than a horse? Horses are always in the present moment, and when you ride, you better be there too. Horses have nothing to hide and no reason to hide it; they have no other skins … Continue reading →

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The Barn Loft 27 August 2014

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Sally Gerard

In spring, one loft door opens to greening grasses springing up at the cement base, and the bulls bellowing for their cows. Palm size baby bunnies nibble the new sweet blades. Wild roses, heavy with buds, sit close under vibrant … Continue reading →

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Hope 11 June 2014

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Sally Gerard

My Indian horse is a goober. He is powerful to ride with long legs flailing all over when he gallops. He nibbles my boot in the stirrup when we stop and he gets bored. For some reason he brings hope … Continue reading →

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5 January 2014

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Sally Gerard

I still sit here with nothing recorded to begin this new year. I’ve watched some news stories about simple changes to make in order to start this new year off well: eat produce at every meal, do exercise that is … Continue reading →

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29 July

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Sally Gerard

Rain and fog have hung in on the farm for a couple of days and it has been such a relief. Some moisture and cool will let the grass grow some in the pastures. We moved cattle and put all … Continue reading →

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Stars beyond counting

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Sally Gerard

Looking at the stars last night with lighting playing in and around them, it struck me how beautiful it must be from space. Isa, in Windows in the Loft, explores space after leaving her home planet. But her love of … Continue reading →

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