Philip Gerard
CommentatorPhilip Gerard is the author of seven books, eleven documentary scripts, and numerous short stories and essays. He chairs the Department of Creative Writing at UNC Wilmington. For more information about Philip, please visit his website.
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Commentator Philip Gerard recently found two box turtles in his backyard here in North Carolina, which honors the Eastern Box Turtle - now classified as a…
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As the year draws to a close, Commentator Philip Gerard makes the case for a kinder, more civil 2016.Philip Gerard is the author of eleven documentary…
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Commentator Phillip Gerard describes the best and the worst dining out experiences of his life. But there's a plot twist: they both occurred at the same…
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Commentator Philip Gerard remembers the inspiring presence of JFK.Philip Gerard is the author of seven books, eleven documentary scripts, and numerous…
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The literal minds of children can shed light on just how metaphorical our language is. Commentator Philip Gerard reflects on some of his early word…
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We are judged not just by our deeds but by our words. Commentator Philip Gerard recalls how the words of one American hero came to haunt him.Philip Gerard…
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Commentator Philip Gerard recounts the mystery of his brother's sleepwalking.Philip Gerard is the author of seven books, eleven documentary scripts, and…
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We've all at least contemplated running away. In this week's commentary, Philip Gerard tells us how he attempted his escape at age five.Philip Gerard is…
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Commentator Philip Gerard finds that understanding directions is shaped by our personal memories and experiences.Phillip Gerard is the author of seven…
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Commentator Philip Gerard nigh has it all. As a writer and musician, he already possesses two enviable talents. Throw his clown experience into the mix,…