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?

aloft 14 March 2014

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Sally Gerard

Running today, I was greeted with the most amazing light show in the heavens. The ISS passed over and was visible for about ten minutes as it traveled past Mars and over Saturn, across the dippers and disappeared after scooting … Continue reading →

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poetry out loud 12 March 2014

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Sally Gerard

I took two students to a most wonderful event yesterday: the Colorado State Poetry Out Loud competition. We held a school competition back in January, and our winner and runner up came with me to Lakewood. Our runner up recited … Continue reading →

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calves 11 March 2014

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Sally Gerard

Neighboring: that’s what we were out doing on Sunday. Such a beautiful day had us out on the tractors, driving around and enjoying the blue skies, warm sun, and little signs of spring. Stopping at a neighbors several miles away … Continue reading →

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writing 7 March 2014

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Sally Gerard

Yes, it’s still working; I’m writing at least a page every day. My characters, Jess and Sam, are struggling to figure out what their relationship is. Jess, in particular, keeps letting the message she got from her father that she … Continue reading →

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fox 5 March 2014

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Sally Gerard

So far, my micro-resolution is working for me. I’m writing at least a page a day. This is good, but it needs to be better. Start small as they say, and go from there. It isn’t that I don’t write … Continue reading →

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small changes 3 March 2014

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Sally Gerard

My goal was to have my new novel finished by the end of January and here it is March. I’ve made some small changes with the help of a book I’ve been reading on making micro-resolutions. I agree with the … Continue reading →

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Beauty 27 February 2014

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Sally Gerard

Sometimes I am simply blown away by the beauty of this planet. I wish I had an nth of God’s creative abilities. I read yesterday about a typical day in the life of a young adult writer I like who … Continue reading →

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wide open 18 February 2014

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Sally Gerard

I’m still thinking about homesteading and long winters in dug outs. Maybe on nice day, after your chores were done, you might take a moment to gaze across the prairies. Would you feel small? Or would you give thanks being … Continue reading →

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Snow & Wind 20 February 2014

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Sally Gerard

  Snow and wind overnight drove snow into the hay stack and the north side of the barn and yet it was still such a beautiful morning. It is easier at the beginning of the day to see and give … Continue reading →

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homestead 18 February 2014

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Sally Gerard

I keep thinking about those who came west to homestead and how rugged it must have been. I’m sure they got dug-out fever during a long cold windy winter. This photo is of the original dug out on the property … Continue reading →

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