Tag Archives: memoir

Sweet Talk

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Darrelyn Saloom

Mama knew how to sweet-talk people. Her magic had served her well in McAllen, Texas. And it seemed to be working in our new home in south Louisiana, where employment opportunities were plentiful. She’d even left her first switchboard operator … Continue reading →

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Too Close for Comfort

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Darrelyn Saloom

Writing sent me into the world of social media and it’s pushing me back out there again. I found it easy to fall off the grid and back into my life on the farm. We had a nice crop of … Continue reading →

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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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Finding the Words

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Darrelyn Saloom

burn·out : the condition of someone who has become very physically and emotionally tired after doing a difficult job for a long time. —Merriam-Webster Online It’s why I haven’t blogged since the Louisiana Book Festival last fall. I haven’t even … Continue reading →

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