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The Wizard 8 February 2016

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Sally Gerard

One of the great things about getting married is family. And for me, one of the best parts is that I get to have a granddaughter. Of course, I’ve known her most of her life and we are buddies, but … Continue reading →

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Shoe Shoeing 4 February 2016

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Sally Gerard

The storm this week did bring tons of snow, but the winds made huge drifts and I got my snowshoes out. I love snowshoeing. I forgot how hard it is to break trail, but it was so bright and watching … Continue reading →

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For My Brother 3 February 2016

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Sally Gerard

A Blizzard Poem… Two hundred or more ice-crystals form one incredible flake surrounding a tiny speck of dust driven to the clouds by the wind. So beautiful and shiny when they begin to fall; our faces turn up, tongues out, … Continue reading →

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Blizzard 2 February 2016

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Sally Gerard

Blizzard: a severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility. According to Accuweather.com, “In the 1870’s, an Iowa newspaper used the word “blizzard” to describe a snowstorm. Previously, the term blizzard referred to a cannon-shot or a volley of musket … Continue reading →

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Dwell 1 February 2016

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Sally Gerard

To dwell, to remain for a time, to live as a resident-to exist, abide, stick around, tarry. I like to dwell in various places and states of mind. I like to dwell in the plains and on mountain trails or … Continue reading →

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Anger 28 January 2016

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Sally Gerard

What happens when you are so angry about things that have happened in your life that you can’t see your way clear to anything. And when you feel that way and you’re only fifteen, wow, is there any hope? Of … Continue reading →

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Inner Writing Life 27 January 2016

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Sally Gerard

I had a little CTJ meeting with one of my classes after my whole contemplation of respect. I’d written that day, during writing time, about respect and how when there isn’t respect, it diminishes the writing community we’ve established in … Continue reading →

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Respect 26 January 2016

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Sally Gerard

I think a lot about the word respect, what it means and what it looks like. The definition reads: “a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.” Some of the synonyms are: … Continue reading →

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Tribulation and hope 25 January 2016

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Sally Gerard

It is said that tribulation produces perseverance and that builds character. And if you have built character then you’ll have hope. I’m not sure how that all works to bring hope though. I get that trouble in life, at least … Continue reading →

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Tiger 21 January 2016

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Sally Gerard

We wrote poetry yesterday using Blake and others as models. During the course of class, we enjoyed another teacher’s recitation of If by Rudyard Kipling. This poem was published in 1895 and the message still holds true today. It is … Continue reading →

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