Monthly Archives: October 2015

Define it 29 October 2015

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Sally Gerard

What is love? Love is knowing them for who they are, reminding them of who they are when they forget or lose their way; love is understanding that all of us fall short sometimes and need second chances; love is … Continue reading →

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Snap Chat 28 October 2015

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Sally Gerard

I love Snap Chat because it gives me a short glimpse into someone’s world of right now. They can be halfway across the world or right next door and I get to share a tiny piece of their day. I … Continue reading →

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Admit it 27 October 2015

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Sally Gerard

I admit it. I love a good Disney movie and all so-called sappy movies. I love the Hallmark channel and Lifetime movies. I get caught up in the people and their stories and even stay up past my normal bedtime … Continue reading →

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Lost 26 October 2015

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Sally Gerard

Any teacher has heard a plethora of excuses as to why work is not turned in. They do get old. I wrote this response to one of my student writers after we’d spent weeks in class working on this awesome … Continue reading →

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Hero Status 22 October 2015

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Sally Gerard

Who do I know, personally, that could be considered a hero? Hmm, so, what is a hero? A hero is courageous, even in fear. A hero goes out of their way to help others with no expectation of self-benefit. A … Continue reading →

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Peace 21 October 2015

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Sally Gerard

There are several moments I can think of when I felt completely at peace; everything was right with the world: When Jared was born and we shared those intimate moments as mother and child-he sleeping sweetly in my arms and … Continue reading →

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Snow 20 October 2015

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Sally Gerard

I love to wake up to snow more than any other kind of morning. All those white flakes covering everything-wet and fresh. It feels so magical. Inside it is cozy in that kind of hushed dark of early morning, making … Continue reading →

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Religion 19 October 2015

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Sally Gerard

Religion doesn’t mean much to me. It is hypocrisy and excuse for judgement and violence. Faith, on the other hand, means everything to me. My relationship with God, my belief, my very existence-called into being from the dust of stars … Continue reading →

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elk 16 October 2015

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Sally Gerard

Having a good pair of binoculars is essential on an elk hunt. Many people use a spotting scope and have a tripod, but we travel light. I can’t give you the time, but we spend a good deal of time … Continue reading →

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Hunting 15 October 2015

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Sally Gerard

I doubt that many people really understand what it is to go on a hunting trip. We like to watch hunting shows on TV sometimes, but it is amusing when they talk about how rough the country is and how … Continue reading →

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