Monthly Archives: September 2017

Cattle 29 September 2017

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Sally Gerard

Cattle make life interesting at times. I love to watch them as new-born calves, just standing up for the first time to discovering their legs can really propel them only twenty-four hours later! The deep sound of their mama lowing … Continue reading →

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Motivation 26 September 2017

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Sally Gerard

In the online school “room,” motivating students to get started is always a challenge. It isn’t so different from a brick and mortar classroom except that I can’t physically pull up a chair next to my online students to see … Continue reading →

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Fall Hike 21 September 2017

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Sally Gerard

After a wonderful hiking “season” this summer, my world-class hiking partner, Elaine, and I decided we needed to continue as best we can over the winter. We settled on a once-a-month outing to either hike, snowshoe or ride. We were … Continue reading →

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Romantic or Realist? 13 September 2017

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Sally Gerard

I’m supposed to be thinking about where I might fit on the spectrum between romanticism and realism as a fiction writer. Romanticists tend toward: “rendering reality poetically, intertwining character and plot so that plot reveals character, characters are simple and … Continue reading →

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Memories 11 September 2017

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Sally Gerard

Today is the anniversary marking 16 years since the attack on the twin towers, the Pentagon, and the thwarted attack on the White House. I cannot watch the coverage without feeling like my air has been choked off and tears … Continue reading →

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Travel 8 August 2017

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Sally Gerard

Many people travel over Labor Day weekend and I’m sure get to see marvelous sights or visit with folks they haven’t seen in a while, or fish and camp and have any number of great adventures. Not having a lot … Continue reading →

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