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?

Big Yellow Doggie 11 August 2016

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Sally Gerard

My Grandpa Piskac gave me my Big Yellow Doggie and I loved that stuffed dog until his fur was matted and worn. He seemed gigantic to this bony little girl: my protector, my champion. He listened to all my secrets … Continue reading →

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Skin 10 August 2016

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Sally Gerard

I slide easily from one of my skins to the next, like a snake having shed and slithered off, wrapped in the new cover until it’s time to change again. Some of my skins are always there and are woven … Continue reading →

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Hope 9 August 2016

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Sally Gerard

Hope is coming out of your bedroom on Christmas morning to see a pile of presents under the tree. Hope is walking around the corner of the barn to see if the horses are close. Hope is that feeling you … Continue reading →

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Hiking Bierstadt 4 August 2016

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Sally Gerard

Camping at 11,000 feet was amazing. We enjoyed hot chocolate and the sharp scent of pine before we settled into our sleeping bags to rise at 3AM. On the advice of a nutritionist, we ate hard-boiled eggs, bread and jelly(okay, … Continue reading →

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Hiking 2 August 2016

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Sally Gerard

I find God’s presence in the outdoors a balm to my sometimes bruised spirit. I can leave that box in His care and find respite in a strenuous trail with a good friend. And while I’m writing this before the … Continue reading →

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The Box 1 August 2016

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Sally Gerard

A box arrived from FedEx last Thursday evening. I knew it was coming because the sender sent me a text to let me know. I brought it inside, but haven’t touched it since. It contains more of my sister, Cathy’s, … Continue reading →

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The Salted Nut Roll Fairy 29 July 2016

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Sally Gerard

For the second summer in-a-row, my friend Elaine and I have started the summer with a hiking goal  in mind. It’s pretty simple: get together one day a week and hike, with an ultimate hike at summer’s end before school … Continue reading →

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Sticky Notes 27 July 2016

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Sally Gerard

I wish to ponder the nature of sticky notes. Back in the caveman days, you had to have a good-sized rock and then another rock to be able to pound your message out: Don’t forget mammoth herd coming through after sunrise! … Continue reading →

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Yuletide 26 July 2016

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Sally Gerard

Christmas is my favorite holiday and time-of-year. I love the whole season. I love the music and that it plays everywhere you go. I love the spirit whereby an actual change seems to come over people and they are much … Continue reading →

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Christmas in July 25 July 2016

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Sally Gerard

A tradition I always loved at camp was celebrating Christmas in July. I have no idea why, but it was something we did and we had a tree, sang carols and even had little presents for the campers. I don’t … Continue reading →

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