Category Archives: holidays

Thoughts from Christmases Past

Posted on December 21, 2020 by thequarryschild

Christmas is a mostly happy series of memories for me. One thing I always associate with my memories of the season is Christmas cookies and Christmas offerings in general. From my early years in Burlington, VT, I recall my mother … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Linus…

Posted on November 24, 2019 by thequarryschild

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 →

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Random thoughts and the cabin in my head…

Posted on November 25, 2016 by thequarryschild

The real holiday season has begun with Thanksgiving  yesterday.  I am grateful to attend a wonderful dinner, along with my mom, at a friend’s house nearby.  The range of ages yesterday was 10 months-91 years.  It was relaxing, congenial, fun … 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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The Holiday “Season”

Posted on November 28, 2013 by thequarryschild

The word ‘season’ is a misnomer in regard to the holidays.  Our American calendar has morphed into a calendar-oriented, capitalistic piece of paper.  I’m all for capitalism but not at the loss of meaningful moments. I am disheartened when I … Continue reading →

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Feeling grateful…

Posted on October 28, 2013 by thequarryschild

My battery of medical tests are done for now and I am extremely thankful for positive results.  Now that they’re over I will get back on my journey in earnest.  I’d like to lose several pounds before the holidays.  Drove … Continue reading →

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Family

Posted on December 24, 2011 by thequarryschild

There are three of us in my family:  my mom, her brother and me.  They’re part of Tom Brokaw’s “Greatest Generation” and deserve to be.  Though my uncle continues to experience a myriad of health problems and related surgeries, his … Continue reading →

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Holiday music…and Romance

Posted on December 11, 2011 by thequarryschild

“Frosted windowpanes, candles gleaming inside…,” “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…,” “Adeste fideles, laeti triumphantes…,”  “O Holy Night…”  These are just a few opening lines from some of my holiday favorites.  I have a penchant for rich voices so I tend to … Continue reading →

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