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?

Pleasing 17 September 2015

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Sally Gerard

What pleases me: A long ride on my horse, a good book, a tractor drive on a sunny crisp day, fresh flowers, a job well done, connecting with people, a good cup of coffee, a delicious meal, breakfast when Robert … Continue reading →

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Creek 16 September 2015

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Sally Gerard

The creek bubbled down the mountain, greeting the banks as it burbled by. Jumping over rocks and ducking under fallen branches, it shouted out joyfully, splashing everything with its cold wet droplets. Laughing up at the bright blue sky, its … Continue reading →

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Rattlesnake 15 September 2015

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Sally Gerard

Oh rattlesnake slithering through the grass, what sets the warning off making you buzz? Why do you coil and strike so fast and angry? Do your fangs sinking into flesh give you pleasure? When you slide from your skin, does … Continue reading →

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Dream Job 14 September 2015

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Sally Gerard

My dream job would include a writing studio where I’d spend most of my day writing because I’d be a best-selling author. I’d be considering several movie deals and wondering what actors would be best suited to play the characters … Continue reading →

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Super Powers 10 September 2015

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Sally Gerard

When I’m teaching, I always begin class with silent writing time-for my students and for me. I spend time thinking up different questions to put up on the board each day to inspire writing, but I don’t require students to … Continue reading →

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Inspiration 9 September 2015

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Sally Gerard

Some really bad poetry to go along with some really nice photos: There once was some grass growing green, but in winter it looked like burnt cream. We mowed it and raked it, watered it and shaped it, but in … Continue reading →

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Mt. Pleasant 8 September 2015

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Sally Gerard

Traveling east in the predawn hours, we watched one bright planet rise in a kind of orange glow. Venus is incredible. I’ve been watching it come up each morning as I run the last couple of weeks and as we … Continue reading →

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Tractor Show 3 September 2015

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Sally Gerard

We love to travel to antique farm shows! It is a walk back in history to see horse-drawn equipment to the earliest tractors pulling ground driven equipment and all of everything that went long with the farm: stationary engines, cream … Continue reading →

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Make a Fool of Yourself 2 September 2015

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Sally Gerard

If you love to sing, dance, paint, write or kick a ball, but you’re no good at it–who cares? If it brings you joy, do it! You might even get better at it. There is so much room for more … Continue reading →

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Revisited Resolutions 1 September 2015

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Sally Gerard

It is closer to the new year than it is to the last year’s beginning. That is hard to believe. So, I took a look back at my resolutions: notice and be grateful for simple things in my life do … Continue reading →

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