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About Coming East

I am a writer, wife, mother, and grandmother who thinks you're never too old until you're dead. My inspiration is Grandma Moses who became a successful artist in her late 70's. If I don't do something pretty soon, though, I'll have to find someone older for inspiration.

Civics Lesson for an Old Citizen

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Coming East

I’ve been helping a young Vietnamese woman prepare for the citizenship test she hopes to take at the end of the year. Besides working on her basic English skills, she also needs to master the civics portion of the test. … Continue reading →

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Removing the Glue from the Wallpaper of Life

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Coming East

I’m exhausted and sore all over.  Yesterday my husband and I spent more than seven straight hours removing wallpaper from the dining room.  It was the original wallpaper when the house was built, so I would have thought that after … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Snow

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Coming East

I’m disappointed. The weather forecasters predicted snow for last night. They were so sure we would get at least an inch or more that many schools already scheduled delayed openings for this morning, my husband’s college included. I must have … Continue reading →

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Forgetfulness Drives Me Crazy

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Coming East

Lately, my forgetfulness is causing me anxiety.  For example, the other day I went to the Y for my yoga class and put my coat and pocketbook  (aka a purse for those of you under the age of sixty) in … Continue reading →

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Paying for Cheerfulness

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Coming East

When we first moved to Virginia Beach, finding a grocery store was not a problem.  Within a three-mile area, there were no less than six food stores.  Shortly thereafter, Trader Joe’s moved in and now we have Whole Foods, bringing … Continue reading →

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My Health and My Children’s Happiness Go Hand-in-Hand

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Coming East

It’s the start of a new year, and as I always do at the beginning of the new year, I resolve to work out more to stay healthy. As I well know, it’s hard for me to stick with anything … Continue reading →

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Playing to Lose

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Coming East

I had a friend over for my birthday last week. She usually comes over on Thursday afternoons, and last Thursday just happened to be my birthday, so we didn’t change anything. I love this friend dearly, but she can be … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to Me

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Coming East

“Once I was looking through the kitchen window at dusk and I saw an old woman looking in. Suddenly the light changed and I realized that the old woman was myself.  You see, it all happens on the outside; inside … Continue reading →

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I Am Not An Old Dog

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Coming East

I read an article the other day that said by January 10th, most people have already abandoned their New Year’s resolutions. Dismal statistics, but not surprising. I think the problem is that people who make resolutions tend to make the … Continue reading →

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A Favorite Christmas Reflection

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Coming East

So that I may enjoy the holidays with family and friends, I’m reposting one of my favorite seasonal reflections from early in my blogging career.  Hope you are enjoying the holidays as well. This one is from December, 2010: A … Continue reading →

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