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?

Sky Pond 21 July 2016

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Sally Gerard

Sky Pond is such a great name for this high mountain alpine lake because it feels so close the bright blue heavens! This was one of our big hikes for summer at just under ten miles. We left the trailhead … Continue reading →

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Things That Drip 20 July 2016

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Sally Gerard

Get ready, because it almost time to celebrate Christmas in July! For now… Things That Drip Noses drip in the cold of winter. Dripping icicles shower unsuspecting heads. You are a drip if you just sit upon the couch. Birds up … Continue reading →

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What Makes Your Skin Crawl? 19 July 2016

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Sally Gerard

Black Widow spiders make my skin crawl. Buzzing rattles along a trail make my skin crawl. Walking through spider webs makes my skin crawl. Ticks make my skin crawl. A near miss can make my skin crawl, like missing a … Continue reading →

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Rock’em Sock’em 14 July 2016

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Sally Gerard

I had a Rock’em Sock’em Robots set, but it belonged to both me and my sister. I liked the blue one and Cathy always played the red one. I’m pretty sure we got it for Christmas one year, but I … Continue reading →

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Smile 13 July 2016

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Sally Gerard

I smile when I think about the wedding that took place in the little country church, where I was one of the two people to say: “I do.” I smile every time I think about my Indian horse and the way we … Continue reading →

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Small Talents 12 July 2016

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Sally Gerard

My small talents include: being able to appreciate beauty, baking yummy treats, counting blessings, being ready to head off on some adventure on a moment’s notice, working hard to help get some project finished, and I do an awesome fish … Continue reading →

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Genuine 11 July 2016

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Sally Gerard

I am like my father in that I don’t much care for conflict. I like everything to go along smoothly and for people to get along. It makes me very uncomfortable when tempers flare and things get said in the … Continue reading →

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Grace 7 July 2016

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Sally Gerard

I’ve fallen in love with grace. I love noticing the graceful way different creatures move: horses galloping over meadows, flying over log jumps and climbing mountain trails. I love the way their muzzles sink into cool water to drink, throats … Continue reading →

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Hard Lessons 6 July 2016

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Sally Gerard

There have been so many hard lessons for me to learn: I’ve learned not to judge by outward appearance; the kindest, gentlest soul can be housed in the roughest exterior. I’ve learned that it’s easier to face conflict and trial … Continue reading →

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Faith 5 July 2016

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Sally Gerard

I have faith in love, truth, and family. Above all, I have faith in God. My heart, soul, mind, and body know that God can be counted on no matter what. When I see the stars in the heavens, and … Continue reading →

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