Author Archives: Sally Gerard

Another Christmas has come and gone. I was blessed to get to spend time with my family, especially my children and their partners. I’ve always prayed that they would both find that special someone to spend their life with, that … Continue reading →

Today, one of my big sisters turns 60 (Happy Birthday, Julie), and the rest of us are not far behind. Some of us are ahead. We manage to bicker about some things, celebrate some things, enjoy some of the same … Continue reading →

Busy. How is it that we all get so busy this time of year? We’re supposed to be preparing, anticipating, and readying ourselves for the most amazing love born in the humblest of beginnings, just like most of us. But, … Continue reading →

Waking up in the middle of the night, I heard the yip and bark of a coyote outside our bedroom window. Looking out, I couldn’t see him, but I know he was close. There are so many times when I … Continue reading →

Inspired by some recent professional development on engaging students who school online, I’ve been thinking a lot about engagement. It is a buzz word that has stayed buzzing for a few years now in education. “How are you engaging your … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Day is tomorrow and that means most of my students have been missing in class this week, which is too bad as it was a good opportunity to catch up because there was no new work assigned. The good … Continue reading →

The warm sun put us both to sleep, my head tucked in against Felago’s front leg. He had this way of shielding me from the nightmares that often came with sleep. I never rested as easy when I was not … Continue reading →