Author Archives: Coming East

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.

Engaging My Inner Smile

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Coming East

I have a love-hate relationship with yoga. I love how my body feels when it’s over, but I hate all the work I have to go through first in order to feel that way. If I’m going to put in … Continue reading →

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Color My World

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Coming East

My husband and I were on our way home from visiting my brother and sister-in-law this weekend when I asked my husband if he had remembered the items my brother left for us on the dresser. “Yes, I put them … Continue reading →

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Decisions, Decisions

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Coming East

Our Hammacher Schlemmer catalog came in the mail this week, and I’m having trouble deciding what to buy. I don’t have unlimited resources, so I need to be selective. I’ve narrowed it down to three items. Maybe you can help … Continue reading →

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These Shoes Were Made for Walkin’

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Coming East

Last week my mom and I were having a conversation about shoes.  My mom has always been a lover of shoes.  Not quite with Imelda Marcos exhuberance, but had Dad been a richer man, maybe a close rival. Because my … Continue reading →

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Oh, What a Beautiful Morning!

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Coming East

I’m sitting outside on my patio and enjoying my second cup of coffee. Without a sweatshirt. Not a cloud in the sky. Azaleas starting to bloom and hostas getting huge. Irises about to burst. Ahhhh. Is this long enough for … Continue reading →

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A Moment of Reflection

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Coming East

We had just finished painting the living room, and my husband was removing the painter’s tape from the walls. “I’ll have to get the paint out and touch up this area,” he said. I took a look at the area … Continue reading →

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Fifty Shades of Gray

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Coming East

Though I have not read the book everyone is talking about, I know enough about people to see how deeply in bondage many of them are. To be so torn between doing what is natural and what is unnatural but satisfying … Continue reading →

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Compatibility Test

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Coming East

I finally got my wish: snow days for my husband.  Actually, I was hoping for just one snow day, but we were rewarded with two full snow days and a late opening today. My husband didn’t have to leave  until … Continue reading →

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Changing Lightbulbs

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Coming East

My nephew Thomas is finishing law school at Regent University here in Virginia Beach. He comes over every week or so for a home-cooked meal and conversation.  A kind and thoughtful young man, he likes to help people when he sees they have … Continue reading →

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Snow, Snow, and More Snow

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Coming East

I couldn’t resist posting another picture of the snow in front of my son’s place in a Boston suburb. They are expecting another storm on Thursday and even more next weekend.

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