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Loving Life 23 September 2015

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Sally Gerard

I’ve fallen in and out of love with my life at various times. I loved my life at summer horse camp, falling in love with the horses, the mountains and the old log cabin I lived in. I loved drinking … Continue reading →

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People you Meet 22 September 2015

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Sally Gerard

I am constantly amazed at the compassionate, kind, generous people we meet. Watching the news, you get the impression that in general, people are terrible, rude and difficult. I haven’t found this to be true. Recently we traveled to Mt. … Continue reading →

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Camaraderie 21 September 2015

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Sally Gerard

One of the best “friends” stories I have is one of our WNO (wranglers-night-out) nights. Anyone who has ever worked at a resident summer camp knows the long, joyous hours filled with all manner of activities and youth and adults. … Continue reading →

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Pleasing 17 September 2015

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Sally Gerard

What pleases me: A long ride on my horse, a good book, a tractor drive on a sunny crisp day, fresh flowers, a job well done, connecting with people, a good cup of coffee, a delicious meal, breakfast when Robert … Continue reading →

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Creek 16 September 2015

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Sally Gerard

The creek bubbled down the mountain, greeting the banks as it burbled by. Jumping over rocks and ducking under fallen branches, it shouted out joyfully, splashing everything with its cold wet droplets. Laughing up at the bright blue sky, its … Continue reading →

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Rattlesnake 15 September 2015

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Sally Gerard

Oh rattlesnake slithering through the grass, what sets the warning off making you buzz? Why do you coil and strike so fast and angry? Do your fangs sinking into flesh give you pleasure? When you slide from your skin, does … Continue reading →

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Dream Job 14 September 2015

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Sally Gerard

My dream job would include a writing studio where I’d spend most of my day writing because I’d be a best-selling author. I’d be considering several movie deals and wondering what actors would be best suited to play the characters … Continue reading →

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Super Powers 10 September 2015

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Sally Gerard

When I’m teaching, I always begin class with silent writing time-for my students and for me. I spend time thinking up different questions to put up on the board each day to inspire writing, but I don’t require students to … Continue reading →

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Inspiration 9 September 2015

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Sally Gerard

Some really bad poetry to go along with some really nice photos: There once was some grass growing green, but in winter it looked like burnt cream. We mowed it and raked it, watered it and shaped it, but in … Continue reading →

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Mt. Pleasant 8 September 2015

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Sally Gerard

Traveling east in the predawn hours, we watched one bright planet rise in a kind of orange glow. Venus is incredible. I’ve been watching it come up each morning as I run the last couple of weeks and as we … Continue reading →

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