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Motivation 26 September 2017

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Sally Gerard

In the online school “room,” motivating students to get started is always a challenge. It isn’t so different from a brick and mortar classroom except that I can’t physically pull up a chair next to my online students to see … Continue reading →

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Fall Hike 21 September 2017

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Sally Gerard

After a wonderful hiking “season” this summer, my world-class hiking partner, Elaine, and I decided we needed to continue as best we can over the winter. We settled on a once-a-month outing to either hike, snowshoe or ride. We were … Continue reading →

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Romantic or Realist? 13 September 2017

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Sally Gerard

I’m supposed to be thinking about where I might fit on the spectrum between romanticism and realism as a fiction writer. Romanticists tend toward: “rendering reality poetically, intertwining character and plot so that plot reveals character, characters are simple and … Continue reading →

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Memories 11 September 2017

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Sally Gerard

Today is the anniversary marking 16 years since the attack on the twin towers, the Pentagon, and the thwarted attack on the White House. I cannot watch the coverage without feeling like my air has been choked off and tears … Continue reading →

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Travel 8 August 2017

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Sally Gerard

Many people travel over Labor Day weekend and I’m sure get to see marvelous sights or visit with folks they haven’t seen in a while, or fish and camp and have any number of great adventures. Not having a lot … Continue reading →

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Adventures 31 August 2017

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Sally Gerard

Last weekend, I had the pleasure of seeing the premier of Frozen The Broadway Musical in Denver, before it even hits Broadway. My son and my great-niece came along and we really enjoyed the show. The music was wonderful, the … Continue reading →

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Teaching 30 August 2017

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Sally Gerard

At the end of school, last year, I sat at my empty desk. I’d packed up all my teaching gear, collected over the last fifteen years and I’d hauled the boxes out to my pick-up: mostly really good books, some … Continue reading →

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Professional Development 24 August 2017

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Sally Gerard

Professional development is important, no matter what your profession is. But, if it is just “busy work” as my students will tell you they’ve had enough of, then it is a waste of time, and time is precious. Don’t get … Continue reading →

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What the Day Brings 22 August 2017

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Sally Gerard

Greeted by fog as I ran this morning was kind of cool because the stars were out overhead but I couldn’t see the sides of the road. By the time I turned around to head home, the fog had lifted … Continue reading →

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Writing 17 August 2017

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Sally Gerard

The two summer courses I’m taking in my creative writing master’s program are coming to their end this week. Both “signature” assignments, which will end up in my portfolio, are due. I’ve been writing and revising them all quarter as … Continue reading →

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