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?

Arrival 8 December 2015

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Sally Gerard

Advent is the season of arrival. We wait with joyful anticipation for Christ’s birth. There are many other things we want to have arrive including spending time with family and friends, eating lots of yummy goodies, gifts of course, and … Continue reading →

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Night 7 December 2015

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Sally Gerard

As I ran this morning, I was trying to figure out why I love that time of day so much, the in-between of night and day. The last few days, I’ve seen the most brilliant shooting stars, leaving an impression … Continue reading →

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Morning 3 December 2015

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Sally Gerard

Crisp mornings often bring the most beautiful sunrise with everything all aglow in orange and pink, and this morning the bright moon overhead. I wish I could capture the peace that comes with the earliest beginning of a new day … Continue reading →

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Trees 2 December 2015

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Sally Gerard

Real or fake? While it’s true that there are beautifully crafted Christmas trees available, and many of them cost a small fortune, it has to be real for me. I love the smell and the feeling of bringing the forest … Continue reading →

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Brrrr 1 December 2015

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Sally Gerard

It was a cold morning with 12 degrees and a stiff west wind! I’ve been in winter running mode for some time, but aside from the freezing drizzle I ran in on Thanksgiving, this morning has been the coldest. I … Continue reading →

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On the Road 30 November 2015

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Sally Gerard

After a lovely Thanksgiving, albeit cold and icy, we spent a fine weekend hunting pheasant and taking a short road trip to check out an old combine and see some old friends. We didn’t have much luck with the pheasants, … Continue reading →

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Gratitude 25 November 2015

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Sally Gerard

For the beauty of the earth,  for the glory of the skies,  for the love which from our birth  over and around us lies.  For the wonder of each hour  of the day and of the night,  hill and vale … Continue reading →

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Grateful 24 November 2015

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Sally Gerard

Keeping with my theme of being thankful this week, I’m so thankful to live in such a beautiful state and one that is so diverse in its beauty. I can’t think of anywhere we traveled that I haven’t seen the … Continue reading →

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Give Thanks 23 November 2015

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Sally Gerard

It is a week for being thankful, for counting blessings and simply focusing on all the gifts  we have right in front of our faces. It is a time to dream too, of all of the vast possibilities and then … Continue reading →

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Dreams 18 November 2015

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Sally Gerard

I’m not sure how old we are when we start dreaming about what we want to be, what we want to do with our life. I do remember experiencing various stages of wanting to be a teacher, a singer, a … Continue reading →

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