Monthly Archives: May 2012

Weekly Photo Challenge: Unfocused

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Coming East

I know I’ve posted this picture recently, but it was so perfect for this week’s photo challenge, I had to post it again. I caught this rabbit just as it was in the midst of a jump. Notice how everything … Continue reading →

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Relics of the Past

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Coming East

On our wanderings through the Connecticut countryside this weekend, we came across many old stone walls, remnants from our agrarian past when early settlers cleared the land of forests in order to do their planting.  As they cleared more and … Continue reading →

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Life in the Slow Lane

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Coming East

Nearly a year ago, I wrote a post entitled “Star Struck” about the difference between city people and country people.  I was reminded of that this weekend while we attended a wedding in the tiny village of Lakeville, Connecticut, in … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Update

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Coming East

I’m driving home to Virginia this morning and thought I’d give you a quick update on my weekend. I can’t manage more than that because it’s difficult to write on my iPad while bouncing along the New Jersey Turnpike at … Continue reading →

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Get Thee Behind Me, Satan, and Don’t Push

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Coming East

While browsing through my email this morning, I came across this from Williams-Sonoma:  “Caphalon waffler, $49 plus free shipping, four days only.”  Waffles?  I’ve always wanted a waffle iron!  My mother had one, and I remember her making the batter … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Together

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Coming East

I captured these two young lovers at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  Besides being a tender moment, this picture is ironic in that these two epitomize the exuberance and joy of life amid the gravestones representing the end of life.

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