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Conversations 11 May 2016

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Sally Gerard

Yesterday I hit a nerve with the writing question of the day for silent writing time. “Who are people you don’t get?” By the time we’d finished sharing, I had three students in tears and several clapping at what one student … Continue reading →

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Personal and Real 10 May 2016

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Sally Gerard

This time of year, we’ve studied the Monomyth, read The Odyssey, written our own hero myths with dragons and magic rings and terrible enemies. Now, we’ve taken a look at our own lives and how we live that Hero’s Journey. … Continue reading →

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Roany 9 May 2016

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Sally Gerard

His name is Roany, but the word usually leaves my mouth as Rowan. Short and stocky, his coat consists of mostly reddish-brown hairs and a few white ones mixed in, that give him the appearance of being rather orange. His … Continue reading →

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Beauty 3 May 2016

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Sally Gerard

The weekend snow storm was so full of beauty. Yes, it meant we couldn’t get the fence work done we’d planned on, but we got such a gift of moisture and the big fat flakes falling straight  down with no … Continue reading →

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Exquisite Corpse Part Two 2 May 2016

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Sally Gerard

I know, I know, you are all tired of National Poetry Month! But my students turned in their projects on Friday, and I just can’t help but share some of their amazing work. It was a snowy-wintery weekend, perfect for … Continue reading →

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Exquisite Corpse 29 April 2016

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Sally Gerard

All month I’ve been trying to post some poetry every day, starting with the poetry of our wedding! My students are busy, tonight, putting the finishing touches on their month long projects, and this morning, this was on my desk. … Continue reading →

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Reflection & Packard Place 28 April 2016

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Sally Gerard

Two poems today-one is a whimsically fun ‘reflection’  and t’other is one I wrote about good friends who took care of me after a major surgery, along with APG. Enjoy. Reflection by Alex Goerner Oh how lovely they look, Staring … Continue reading →

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Eulogy & Mary Oliver 27 April 2016

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Sally Gerard

  A good friend of mine wrote this for her grandfather and I continue to be moved by it: November 18, 2005 First Presbyterian Church Wilmington, NC My granddaddy loved light. He was born and raised on a small farm … Continue reading →

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Interview & 54 Million 26 April 2016

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Sally Gerard

In trying to get my foot more firmly in the door of online teaching, I apply for jobs available every week. This last week, I had a response to my resume that came with an invitation and a link for … Continue reading →

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Poetry Reading 25 April 2016

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Sally Gerard

I hosted a poetry reading, the first ever, for my high school students at a local coffee shop (where else?!) last week. Fifteen students showed up and ten of those read poetry. It was interesting as we competed with the … Continue reading →

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