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?

survey 7 October 2014

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Sally Gerard

I was filling out a survey and writing down my answers. So, I’m sharing the answers but you may have to figure out what the questions were! 1. I collect horses, as in every horse I see is mine. 2. … Continue reading →

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Annie’s Song 3 October 2014

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Sally Gerard

I’ve always loved John Denver’s Annie’s Song. The strong imagery of his love for Annie reflected in the way nature overwhelmed his senses. She moved him. What moves me? Every time we pass this old church, I am moved as … Continue reading →

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Barn Dance 2 October 2014

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Sally Gerard

It is no secret that I want to have a barn dance here in our barn loft. I’ve been talking about it for a few years now. We’ve understood that, at one time, barn dances were hosted here and neighbors … Continue reading →

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Neighboring 29 September 2014

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Sally Gerard

The day began with an amazing sunrise as we prepared to meet thirty people at the start of our 3rd annual antique tractor drive. We had nineteen antique tractors on the thirty mile round trip route through the beautiful eastern … Continue reading →

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Stifle and Gaskin 25 September 2014

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Sally Gerard

Give me horses to sustain me, give me equines for my three squares: from paint to quarter and mountain ponies to thoroughbreds, from bay to buckskin and Friesian to Haflinger– From manes and tails, hooves and muzzles, stifle and gaskin, … Continue reading →

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Not as she died, but as she lived

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Sally Gerard

Not as she died, but as she lived.

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Believe 22 September 2014

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Sally Gerard

I believe in coffee with cinnamon rolls, that humans were meant to love and be loved, that everyone should experience horse. I believe that God is good. I believe I can be anything I want, no matter how “gomer-ish” it … Continue reading →

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Pot of Gold 18 September 2014

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Sally Gerard

Leaving school yesterday, this rainbow greeted me compelling me to lift my head out of the dark thoughts swirling around in my brain all day, and remember the promise of God. So far as I’m concerned, the wheels of justice … Continue reading →

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never enough toast 16 September 2014

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Sally Gerard

I cranked up the jelly making machine last Saturday after having frozen all the deep purple juice from our chokecherries. I’m not sure what it is about putting up your own jelly, jam, zucchini, tomatoes or whatever you’ve managed to … Continue reading →

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A quiet in the woods 12 September 2014

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Sally Gerard

Who doesn’t love the woods? Driving along the UP coastline, following Lake Michigan, we stopped to check out the Cut River Bridge. Hiking down the trail on the west side of the bridge, we found ourselves in a beautiful, quiet … Continue reading →

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