Tag Archives: humility

Was he correct?

Posted on July 2, 2021 by thequarryschild

Prior to my knee replacement, my surgeon told me at least three times that I would hate him for the first month after surgery. I don’t have a tendency to hate people so I thought this unlikely. True to my … 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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Family trees, twigs and broken branches

Posted on November 28, 2017 by thequarryschild

Family comes in many shapes and sizes these days, a far cry from the traditional four-person family of the 1950s.  How fortunate for us.  If some of you have been bitten by the genealogy bug as I have, I’m sure … Continue reading →

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For today’s breakfast…

Posted on October 9, 2016 by thequarryschild

I shall be feasting on a large slice of humble pie with a side of crow.  Hey, I’ve never had a problem admitting when I’m wrong.  I was wrong.  Not only was I wrong, I am so comfortably wrapped in … Continue reading →

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T minus 90 and counting

Posted on February 1, 2015 by thequarryschild

Ninety days is roughly three months. It’s not a long time. My formal public school teaching career will end after the next ninety school days. While it’s bittersweet, I also couldn’t be happier. I am one of those people who … Continue reading →

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