Category Archives: faith

Solitude for $200, Alex…

Posted on April 8, 2020 by thequarryschild

I’m extremely thankful to be an individual who enjoys solitude.  I don’t shun social activity but I’m happy to be on my own.  During this unprecedented time, many of us find ourselves either alone or maybe spending too much time … Continue reading →

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Thankful and grateful…

Posted on October 16, 2019 by thequarryschild

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 →

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Best laid plans…

Posted on January 30, 2018 by thequarryschild

As most of us know, we can plan, plan, and plan some more.  And, as most of us know, plans don’t always work out.  I adhere to a firm belief that things happen for reasons so when things don’t pan … Continue reading →

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Fighting the good fight…

Posted on July 3, 2015 by thequarryschild

My family is very small.  When we suffer a loss, it has a huge impact.  Last Friday, my uncle departed this life for a well-deserved rest in the hereafter.  I’m so glad I was able to be immersed in his … Continue reading →

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Ch..ch…ch…changes…

Posted on October 31, 2014 by thequarryschild

Now many of you are irritated that the David Bowie song is flitting through your head.  Don’t be annoyed, be happy with it!  Change is a mantle to be worn with grace, embrace it.  Do not let it burden you, … Continue reading →

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“Dance like no one is watching…”

Posted on May 8, 2014 by thequarryschild

This is a great reminder to us all.  We become so enmeshed in life that we forget to do the simple things.  We become so wrapped up in who we are, and who they are, and maybe we should be … Continue reading →

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Seemingly insurmountable challenges…

Posted on February 9, 2014 by thequarryschild

Behind my laughing, calm facade is a constant battle between good and evil.  No, it’s not a super-hero battle but the one waged between the binge-eating devil and the clean-eating fairy.  I haven’t always been obese, just the majority of … Continue reading →

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The moment, and trying to live in it…

Posted on January 24, 2014 by thequarryschild

Words are my thing.  I love them:  learning them, using them, imagining them.  Sometimes I feel I’m at my best in words; on paper, they can express my feelings at times better than I can verbalize.  It’s a little safer … Continue reading →

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The season of giving…

Posted on December 26, 2013 by thequarryschild

It’s been quite a while since I’ve posted anything.  My apologies.  While I admit my job uses up most of my energy, I have to learn to take time for my writing.  But then, I need to get back to … Continue reading →

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Atypical female thoughts…

Posted on October 30, 2013 by thequarryschild

The stereotype about women indicates we like to shop, have our nails done, have our hair done and dress up all of the time.  I’m happy to say I don’t fit that stereotype, not by a long shot.  Don’t get … Continue reading →

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