Author Archives: Sally Gerard

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About Sally Gerard

I am a writer, runner, teacher, singer, guitar player, mom, lover, coffee drinker, hunter, antique tractor driver, horsewoman, sister, and lover of the outdoors. Did I mention that I love lighthouses?

A Snow Day 5 January 2017

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Sally Gerard

It’s one of those days school kids everywhere pray for: a snow day! And we only just came back from the winter break too. I’m relieved; I don’t enjoy driving in snowy conditions, especially in sub-zero temperatures. I stay warmer … Continue reading →

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A Graph Poem 4 January 2017

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Sally Gerard

One of my resolutions is to try something new in my classroom this semester. So I’ve been tapping the pencil on my skull trying to figure out what that means. A small knot is beginning to form, but I have … Continue reading →

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New Beginnings 3 January 2017

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Sally Gerard

Even typing that new year in my title makes me think I better do something spectacular and soon. Last year is over and I didn’t accomplish half of what I set out to. But I am optimistic. The Christmas lights … Continue reading →

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Ready or Not? 28 December 2016

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Sally Gerard

Even as I am counting down the days for my online students who got an extension to January 1st to finish their first semester courses, I realize that this also means the New Year will arrive for me, ready or … Continue reading →

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Closing 27 December 2016

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Sally Gerard

It is hard to believe another year is coming rapidly to a close. My head is spinning from all the action of the last ten days! Time with friends and family is precious and we’ve been blessed with so much. … Continue reading →

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Finals 14 December 2016

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Sally Gerard

Finals. It is finals week and my freshmen just finished reading Night by Elie Wiesel. We listened to the entire novel in class read in the deep, rich voice of a narrator who pronounces everything  much better than I do. … Continue reading →

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Tis the Season 12 December 2016

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Sally Gerard

I was listening to a compilation of Christmas memories from a group of audio book narrators.  While there were some that were funny and some serious, all them had some things in common. As we head into the depth of … Continue reading →

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Cold 7 December 2016

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Sally Gerard

Cold is moving in, but only for a short time. My fingers reminded me of why I like to have hand warmers in my gloves when I feed on cold mornings. But I love the pre-dawn crisp and the rosy … Continue reading →

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In a Moment 5 December 2016

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Sally Gerard

It is amazing what can happen in one tiny moment that might change the course of your life for better or with some new obstacle you must overcome. I had plans for making awesome use of my time on Friday … Continue reading →

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Wind 30 November 2016

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Sally Gerard

We haven’t had any winter to speak of yet, but I did start looking for Mary Poppins when the wind blew in yesterday morning! It was stiff to run against in the dark of early morning, but that was nothing … Continue reading →

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