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Author Archives: thequarryschild
Eyes on the prize…
Whatever that means. Ok, I’m well aware what it means. Though I’m not a Happy New Year Scrooge, I also don’t embrace the whole start over and make a resolution thing. On the way home from an errand recently, I … Continue reading
Posted in challenges, creativity, frustration, learning experiences, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged boredom, creativity, experience, focus, lessons, Process, tedium, writing
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Memories from lunch tables past…
I never know where my mind is headed. After seeing some posts from former colleagues on Facebook recently, I was reminded of the fun we had at the lunch table. As a high school teacher, the lunch period was truly … Continue reading
Posted in education, friendship, humor, jobs, nostalgia, Uncategorized
Tagged friends, fun, lunch, reality, space, teaching, togetherness
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Lessons from Linus…
I’m blessed to have grown up during they heyday of the Peanuts comic strips. I just love the characters and their antics. During this stressful time of year, I often think of their holiday specials to keep myself grounded. The … Continue reading
Posted in culture, holidays, learning experiences, life lessons, mindset
Tagged charitable, Charlie Brown, excess, kindness, lessons, Linus, materialistic, Peanuts
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The Alone Girl and her dog…
The Alone Girl didn’t care if dogs were supposed to be man’s best friend, her dog was her best friend. Moving from Burlington prior to second grade, the family’s dog accompanied them. Mickey was a beagle mix, given to a … Continue reading
Posted in Change, childhood, Dogs, friendship, gratitude, Grief, Uncategorized
Tagged childhood, devotion, Dogs, friendship, love, loyalty, pets
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Whatever happened to…
social graces? At the risk of sounding like a cranky older person, okay I am a cranky older person, why aren’t manners more prevalent in our society these days? I’m sure you’re dying to know what has prompted me to … Continue reading
Posted in learning experiences, life lessons, Manners, respect
Tagged dispassionate, Manners, respect, role model, social graces
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Bits and pieces…
“Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile.” William Cullen Bryant The shrill light of a rising sun challenged my vision as I drove east yesterday through a frosty early morning. Pockets of clouds hung in the small valleys as I wound … Continue reading
Posted in autumn, Celebration, family, gratitude
Tagged autumn, beauty, Celebration, connecticut, cousins, family, frost, goodbyes, rememberance
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Thankful and grateful…
No slices of fiction or poetry today, just stark reality. A year ago today, I was trying to do too much too fast and I took an epic tumble on the hardwood floor at my mother’s house. More concerned about … Continue reading
Posted in challenges, faith, learning experiences, life lessons, persistence
Tagged challenges, faith, family, friends, strength, Thankfulness
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How could I ever forget?
The sky was a startling blue, the air crisp. It was the fourth day of the new school year and I remember thinking that it would be a great day to be outdoors. But a rare and beautiful day created … Continue reading
Posted in Grief, history, life lessons, loss, Patriotism, tragedy
Tagged attacks, loss, remember, respect, reverence, terrorism, victims
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photo-inspired poetry
Nature and beauty inspire me. This recent photograph, used by permission of the photographer, spoke to me. I hope you like what it said. Night Sky Comfort The velvet cloak wrapped me in its embrace, a hug like … Continue reading
Posted in beauty, inspiration, moon, nature, peace, poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged beauty, contentment, dawn, harmony, inspiration, moon, poetry, safety, sky
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The Alone Girl in summer…
A slice of fiction…. Summer is a happy time for many. It was for the Alone Girl. The tomboy loved the outdoors and summer meant staying up late, playing outside, bicycling everywhere, swimming, tennis, reading, and, if lucky, a small … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, Celebration, dreams, fiction, nostalgia
Tagged anxiety, doldrums, fear, insecurity, reading, school, summer, swimming, teenager
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