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Caring 15 December 2014

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Sally Gerard

I am saddened by so much apathy in the world. What happened to caring about: doing a job well, being responsible for your actions and words, doing the best you can in school, making sure your children are fed, clothed, … Continue reading →

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Tradition 11 December 2014

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Sally Gerard

I love traditions, new and old. Christmas lights on the house and real Christmas trees with lights, tinsel and ornaments are a must. I don’t mind cleaning up pine needles-it’s a minuscule price to pay for the smell and feel … Continue reading →

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Eye of Round 9 December 2014

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Sally Gerard

Sometimes feeding the work crew can be a challenge, especially when I’m tired of thing I make that are delicious, but I’ve made them a million times. Days here are so beautiful and can be very busy trying to fit … Continue reading →

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addition 4 December 2014

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Sally Gerard

We’re adding on a garage in order to give more space and a bit of convenience and peace-of-mind for those dark night arrivals home. It’ll have built-in cupboards so we can move some things we’ve been storing inside, out. We … Continue reading →

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Word Maps 2 December 2014

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Sally Gerard

My students and I have been working on word maps. We’ve been taking a close look at words and how writers use words and how writers have certain words that live in their souls and they try to give voice … Continue reading →

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Mildred 27 November 2014

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Sally Gerard

We went exploring on our way home the other day. I wanted to go by this cemetery I’d happened upon several years ago by accident. I’d been excited to be with my girl friends and headed for a long day’s … Continue reading →

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Road Trips 24 November 2014

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Sally Gerard

I love road trips to anywhere. I like to drive or ride along in the pick-up and gaze out at new scenery, or see what’s changed on a road I’ve been on before.         I love to … Continue reading →

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Toyota 20 November 2014

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Sally Gerard

I do love to come up west, hit with a view of the front range of the Rocky Mountains as the sun begins to rise on snow-capped peaks. There is a lot of snow from the last couple of storms … Continue reading →

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Love at First Sight 18 November 2014

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Sally Gerard

Do I believe in “love at first sight?” Hmm, if it is a horse or an antique tractor, a newborn baby or a rainbow over a barn-yes. If it is two people, I don’t know. Attraction is powerful, but to … Continue reading →

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Slice of Life 14 November 2014

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Sally Gerard

I’ve heard a lot about ‘slice of life’ writing. What is a slice of life? How do you take a life and slice it up? When you do, can you ever put it back together? I guess when you take … Continue reading →

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