Tag Archives: change

The Alone Girl dared to dream…

Posted on August 1, 2021 by thequarryschild

The dream wouldn’t leave her alone. Every night it came and every morning she woke up in the wrong room. As the youngest family member she was used to receiving the smallest bedroom. That wasn’t the issue. This bedroom was … Continue reading →

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Simpler times…

Posted on July 31, 2020 by thequarryschild

During this era of pandemic illness and isolation we have had a chance to get back to the basics a bit.  We’ve gone out far less, eaten more at home, and families are spending more time together than perhaps they … Continue reading →

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Outside of the box works!

Posted on June 27, 2020 by thequarryschild

Life during a pandemic is challenging. While happy that I’m retired and was able to skip whatever the teachers have had to go through, I’ve felt a great sense of loss for the nation’s students. And I’ve watched as school … Continue reading →

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Are bygones a thing of the past?

Posted on June 25, 2019 by thequarryschild

I’m quick to admit that I have a tendency to live in the past a bit too much at times.  There are lots of happy memories there but I do my best to stay rooted in the present.  And honestly, … Continue reading →

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Mad as hell…

Posted on January 1, 2019 by thequarryschild

For several weeks I have been immersed in elder care.  The way our elderly are treated is repugnant in every way.  My heart aches for those who have little or no family and, therefore, few to no visitors.  Patients in … Continue reading →

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Did I do enough?

Posted on March 15, 2018 by thequarryschild

In the wake of the most recent school shooting, I’ve been so proud of the young people in our country.  They are showing the adults how to effect change in a peaceful manner.  They are so articulate and are using … Continue reading →

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Hometown stuff

Posted on September 12, 2016 by thequarryschild

Delmar, NY – love it or hate it, it’s my hometown.  I’ve lived the majority of my life here and as Dickens would say, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times….”  My experience with Delmar … Continue reading →

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New year, new goals

Posted on January 1, 2016 by thequarryschild

I’ve decided not to look on the past year with regrets.  It’s far too easy to do that and it keeps one from moving forward.  At least, that’s my thinking about it.  The past year brought many changes to my … Continue reading →

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Positive upheaval, aka “moving” right along…

Posted on August 26, 2015 by thequarryschild

The last several months have been a challenge, but I’m no stranger to challenge.  They have been fraught with loss of friendship, change in job status and the death of a close family member.  On the positive side…they have brought … Continue reading →

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