Monthly Archives: September 2010

Fahrenheit 451 Revisited

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Coming East

It was a short article in the paper on page eight.  “Texas Board of Education Targets Islam in Textbooks.”  The gist of the article was that the social conservatives on the board were not going to stand by and let … Continue reading →

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The End of Summer

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Coming East

Two things occurred this weekend that signaled the end of summer but heralded the start of a new season in my life.  First was our annual Hampton Roads Writers Conference held here in Virginia Beach.  Over one hundred thirty writers, … Continue reading →

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Punkin’ Time

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Coming East

In honor of the autumnal equinox, I decided to make this a photo blog today and post some pumpkin pictures I took.  Enjoy.

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Windows on the Soul

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Coming East

My husband would have liked Hattie Wyatt Caraway.  When she walked into the Senate chambers as the first woman elected to serve a full term, her first words were, “The windows need washing.”  Yesterday, on a sunny September morning, my … Continue reading →

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The Rack and Other Instruments of Torture

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Coming East

This week I bought a kettlebell after reading an article about it in my Prevention magazine.  It is purported to be a great workout tool to get you in shape quicker than other workout routines, and it’s supposed to be … Continue reading →

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How To Become a Millionaire by Keeping Your Head Down

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Coming East

My grandmother used to tell me if I picked up all the pennies I found and didn’t spend them, I’d be a millionaire one day.  When I was little, I followed her advice and kept my eyes on the pavement, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Tell Me Dogs Don’t Have Souls

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Coming East

My daughter recently bought a puppy who has captured her heart.  Since my grandchildren are back in school, this little darling has become my daughter’s constant companion, making the empty rooms not so empty.  Now that I’m retired, my quiet … Continue reading →

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Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Coming East

My husband has had the same hairstyle for the past thirty years.  What is it about women that makes us want to change our hairstyle as often as we change our pocketbooks?  Have you ever considered how much of our … Continue reading →

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A Well-Learned Lesson

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Coming East

Last week I posted a letter I would have liked to have sent to my third-grade teacher, Mrs. Zunker.  We all have teachers we loved and whose memory and lessons were sweetly remembered.  Unfortunately, most of us have also had … Continue reading →

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Red Flag Day

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Coming East

The morning was radiant with sunshine on white sand, rays blazed through cloudless sky, and curling waves spewed surfers onto shore.  Beach umbrellas dotted the waterfront and our freckled bodies glistened with SPF 50.  Families were soaking in the last … Continue reading →

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