Category Archives: Stories from the Farm

In the Wake of Three Broodmares

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Darrelyn Saloom

Stormy Reply We knew she would die. Halfway through her pregnancy, a long-ago leg injury festered, and the pain made it difficult for her to stand. We never imagined she’d carry full term, but she proved us wrong. Weak and … Continue reading →

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Four-Star Surrender

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Darrelyn Saloom

I’d make a terrible soldier. I had this realization on vacation in Pensacola, Florida, as I toured historic Fort Pickens with my daughter-in-law and discussed turning the fort into a house. We marveled at weapons’ storage rooms but were more interested … Continue reading →

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Breaking Bad for Writers

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Darrelyn Saloom

The sky’s been spitting rain for long stretches this winter. I no longer walk my dog—we run. I don’t want to be outside any longer than necessary, so I’ve been watching too much TV. Or have I? In “Commodity Publishing, … Continue reading →

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A Long Time Coming

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Darrelyn Saloom

After nearly six years of collaboration with Deirdre Gogarty and hundreds of edits and revisions with Dave Malone, I am pleased to announce My Call to the Ring: A Memoir of A Girl Who Yearns to Box is now available … Continue reading →

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In Memory of Bawk-Bawk

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Darrelyn Saloom
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Lost Weekend

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Darrelyn Saloom

My husband and I spent a long weekend in New Orleans. With no farm chores, we slept late. I left my laptop in its case and immersed myself in the city. I ignored emails, texts, phone calls, Facebook, and Twitter. … Continue reading →

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Only a Wind Gust

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Darrelyn Saloom

Three days before Christmas, a dark line of storm clouds stretched across the northwest horizon along the backside of the farm. I considered waking my husband to feed the horses, but I’d volunteered the night before. Rain had not reached … Continue reading →

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