Monthly Archives: August 2011

Weekly Photo Challenge: Up

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Coming East

I love pictures of buildings.  Here are some I took in New York City while I was looking up.

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I’ll Always Be Thankful to Frisch’s Big Boy

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Coming East

The RemembeRed memoir assignment this week,  from Write on Edge,  is to write about a memory of ourselves WITH someone else. Word limit, 600 or less. A way to start: His/her name was ______________________ and looking back now, I realize…. I … Continue reading →

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Can We Get Back to Normal Now?

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Coming East

Last week was a strange week.  We had both an earthquake and a hurricane.  Mother Nature can be quite entertaining.  The earthquake was a surprise because it is rather an unusual occurrence on the East Coast, especially one of that … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Flowers

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Coming East

I have always loved hydrangeas.  We had them all over the coast in New England when I was growing up, but when we moved to Texas, it was too hot there to grow them.  This summer my husband bought me … Continue reading →

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Seven Links Challenge

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Coming East

Last week Bud from Older Eyes, invited me to take the Seven Links Challenge.  I’ve been dragging my feet because it involves making decisions, and you know how much I hate to make decisions. The challenge is actually kind of … Continue reading →

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One Human Family

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Coming East

Yesterday I received a letter from my frequent flyer loyalty program of American Airlines.  The purpose of the letter was to entice me to take a vacation to Miami or the Florida Keys.  The second paragraph gave me an unexpected … Continue reading →

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Too Much of a Good Thing

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Coming East

Years ago, when we were living in San Antonio, a new restaurant opened up near us, nestled into a stand of live oak trees.  We couldn’t wait to try it, and my husband and I even brought a friend with … Continue reading →

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Summer Is a Frame of Mind

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Coming East

Summer isn’t measured so much by the calendar as it is by the weightless days you move through.  You shed your layers of clothes and kick off your heavy shoes, trading them in for shorts and flip-flops, making your spirit … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Entrance

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Coming East

I think this definitely qualifies:  

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Thank You, Award Givers

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Coming East

I’ve been dragging my feet on this post because I’m not very good at making decisions, except for things like would I rather have a hamburger or a hot dog at Five Guys for dinner tonight.  Yes.  Anyway, to get … Continue reading →

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