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?

Perspective 15 June 2016

A good friend sent me this devotion from: Kit Pharo, Pharo Cattle Co. Cheyenne Wells, CO. She often passes these along to me and this one spoke volumes to me, hitting me right in the center of my own prayers. To … Continue reading

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Fear of Mayonnaise 14 June 2016

Note: due to my stomach-turning revulsion of the subject of this blog, all photos are designed to ease my retching reaction to writing down certain words. I have an irrational fear of goobery slimy, grayish-white yuck, otherwise known as mayonnaise/miracle whip. … Continue reading

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Apex 13 June 2016

Our second hike of the season took us up the Apex Trail in Jefferson County Open Space. This trail takes off right past Heritage Square! Who knew that back in the gold rush days, local entrepreneurial communities built toll roads … Continue reading

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Super Powers 9 June 2016

If I could have any super power today, I’d want the ability to fly. If I could fly, I’d be able to get home in the blink of an eye and spend much less time on the road. I could … Continue reading

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Spaces 8 June 2016

Our spaces are so important-those little things that make us feel at home and comfortable. Those spaces where we can just be who we are and those sacred places that give us a moment to find peace, to connect with … Continue reading

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Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood? 7 June 2016

I always loved Mr. Rogers! Both the fictional one, and my crazy science teacher! My neighborhood is mostly dry land farm ground and pasture. We don’t have a bunch of crazy kids roaming the ‘hood’ playing kick-the-can; we have cattle … Continue reading

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Summer Fun 6 June 2016

Summer is full swing and we’re facing our first week with temperatures heading into the 90’s. I’m not much of a fan of heat; I’m much more into cooler temperatures like we’ve had most of May. However, on our first … Continue reading

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A Really Good Book 2 May 2016

A really good book would be about a person who is written so real that I’d feel like I could share a morning with them-like I’d sit on the deck and talk or go on a long horse ride with … Continue reading

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Kind 1 June 2016

I think  most people are basically kind. Most people will smile and greet you, lend a hand if you need it, even go out of their way to do a favor. Our nature is to tend toward community with others, … Continue reading

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Time of Day 31 May 2016

My favorite time of day is early morning. I love to be a part of the birth of a new day when stars still fill the sky, but there’s a barely perceptible line of coming light along the eastern horizon. … Continue reading

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