Monthly Archives: January 2015

The Clock 29 January 2015

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Sally Gerard

The thing about publishing a novel is that it takes a long time. Of course, first you have to write it and then revise it a million times. It goes off to the editor and comes back and you revise … Continue reading →

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Take Joy 27 January 2015

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Sally Gerard

I have a book on my shelf called ‘Take Joy’ and it’s about loving the craft of writing. When I’m typing at my computer, the title stands out because it’s all capital letters and it takes up the entire width … Continue reading →

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An Unsent Letter 22 January 2015

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Sally Gerard

As we prepare to meet with the DA in charge of the case of the murder of our little sister this weekend, I find I can think of little else. I wrote this letter to her, Cathy, after she died. … Continue reading →

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mornings 21 January 2015

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Sally Gerard

Most of the snow we had yesterday morning was still fresh on the dirt road on this morning. As I ran and contemplated my day, I had two tracks to follow from the pick up that’d been down the road … Continue reading →

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Voices 19 January 2015

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Sally Gerard

What makes speaking up so hard to do? One thing is that makes it daunting is the fear of personal attack, either physically or emotionally. Another is the fear of how you’ll be perceived-will your friends desert you? Will your … Continue reading →

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Secrets 14 January 2015

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Sally Gerard

The secrets of the day are held in the rising of the sun, and the rising this day was full of the promise of secrets revealed. Structures on the farm, hidden by the moonless night, are slowly made tangible again … Continue reading →

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Cute Babies 12 January 2015

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Sally Gerard

The day began with a most incredible sunrise, shepherding in the new mercies of the day. I’d been looking forward to this Saturday for many weeks as my good friend, Elaine, had phoned to see if I wanted to go … Continue reading →

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Returning 8 January 2015

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Sally Gerard

It is always difficult to come back from the winter break when you are in education: student or teacher. Returning to routine, though, brings a sense of belonging, of familiar, in a way that can bring you back into your … Continue reading →

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Owls and Barns 6 January 2015

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Sally Gerard

I can’t give up the Christmas lights. My tree is still up inside and my lights are still up outside. It’s such a balm to my spirit to look out in the dark and see the glow of those colored … Continue reading →

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A New Year 2 January 2015

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Sally Gerard

Since Christmas, we’ve had snow and our share of cold here. The other morning, at about 4:30, it was minus 22 degrees. The horses have been enjoying the warmth and protection of the barn, and the cattle seem to appreciate … Continue reading →

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