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Things That go Bump in the Night 18 August 2015

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Sally Gerard

I’m afraid of things that go bump in the night. I’m afraid of my lemon merengue pie turning out soupy. I’m afraid of dark shapes appearing on the side of the road when I run, especially when they have white … Continue reading →

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Empty 13 August 2015

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Sally Gerard

Sometimes I feel empty, like a vessel waiting to be filled. What is it I long to be brimming with? With goodness and light, with kindness and compassion, with strong coffee and dark chocolate. With towering salads, edamame, merriment and supplication; … Continue reading →

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Small Talents 11 August 2015

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Sally Gerard

  I can make the best fish face and I used it to drive my sister, Cathy, nuts. For some reason, it really freaked her out. I can ride a horse like I’m part of the horse, just not all … Continue reading →

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The higher you climb 11 August 2015

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Sally Gerard

Rising at 1:15 AM, we ate our versions of high protein, slung our packs and got into the car to drive up to the trail head and see what awaited us on the culminating hike of our summer. I forgot … Continue reading →

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Step by arduous step 6 August 2015

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Sally Gerard

When summer began, my friend Elaine and I decided that we were going to climb Mt.Meeker. In order to be have a successful climb up this difficult 13,911 feet, we needed to do some other hiking. You don’t just decide … Continue reading →

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Daydreaming 4 August 2015

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Sally Gerard

I’d say that about the only time I daydream is when either I’m riding my horse, driving my tractor, or just before falling to sleep. I daydream about having my novels made into movies, having a two-story writing space like … Continue reading →

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Tears 30 July 2015

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Sally Gerard

What makes me cry: Love so strong that it holds through all things brings me to tears. I think that’s why Hallmark commercials bring my weep out; why the Folger’s commercial when the son comes home unannounced from war fills … Continue reading →

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Fabrication 28 July 2015

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Sally Gerard

I did a writing prompt with my students which was simple: write about a lie. I remember sitting there, pen in hand, and the blank page in front me was getting longer and longer. I finally began with the prompt … Continue reading →

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Horses 23 July 2015

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Sally Gerard

I fell in love with horses at birth as far as I know. That is the only explanation for my lifelong obsession with my equine friends. I don’t know the first time I ever saw a horse up close and … Continue reading →

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Waverly 21 July 2015

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Sally Gerard

On this grey, rainy morning, I remember the bright blue skies of the antique power show at Waverly and meeting up with good friends again. And enjoying a walk through the past with family. And those chocolate malts! I wonder … Continue reading →

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