Monthly Archives: December 2014

Goodies 30 December 2014

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Sally Gerard

I love this time of year when neighbors share plates of homemade goodies with each other. It’s fun to see the traditional cookies and fudges and well, yummies from other families. Some are the same traditions with slightly different recipes, … Continue reading →

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She 22 December 2014

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Sally Gerard

I found myself lost in old photos and memories, wishing my little sister back. She protected me when she helped us find food. She sat close to keep me warm. She kept me company in a cold, dark basement. She … Continue reading →

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Fog Blog 17 December 2014

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Sally Gerard

Temperatures plummeted over night. I’ve always wanted to use that word! The combination of humidity and cold left the sun to find its way through the fog. Visibility on my run extended only to the sides of the road, like … Continue reading →

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Caring 15 December 2014

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Sally Gerard

I am saddened by so much apathy in the world. What happened to caring about: doing a job well, being responsible for your actions and words, doing the best you can in school, making sure your children are fed, clothed, … Continue reading →

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Tradition 11 December 2014

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Sally Gerard

I love traditions, new and old. Christmas lights on the house and real Christmas trees with lights, tinsel and ornaments are a must. I don’t mind cleaning up pine needles-it’s a minuscule price to pay for the smell and feel … Continue reading →

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Eye of Round 9 December 2014

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Sally Gerard

Sometimes feeding the work crew can be a challenge, especially when I’m tired of thing I make that are delicious, but I’ve made them a million times. Days here are so beautiful and can be very busy trying to fit … Continue reading →

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addition 4 December 2014

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Sally Gerard

We’re adding on a garage in order to give more space and a bit of convenience and peace-of-mind for those dark night arrivals home. It’ll have built-in cupboards so we can move some things we’ve been storing inside, out. We … Continue reading →

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Word Maps 2 December 2014

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Sally Gerard

My students and I have been working on word maps. We’ve been taking a close look at words and how writers use words and how writers have certain words that live in their souls and they try to give voice … Continue reading →

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