Category Archives: Favorite posts

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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The Curse of Automaticity

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Coming East

“Did you bring your medicine?” my husband asks. “Of course,” I say firmly.  He asks this question of me, not while we’re turning the corner in our own neighborhood, but after we’ve crossed the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and are halfway … Continue reading →

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Keeping a Stiff Upper Lip

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Coming East

I’ve noticed that the space between my nose and the top of my upper lip is shrinking.  It’s like a blotter soaking up excess ink.  I wonder if people would notice the shine if I were to smear Vaseline below … Continue reading →

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Summer Was Sacred

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Coming East

When I grew up in Connecticut in the ’50’s and ’60’s, my father made a good salary, and when school was out for the summer, we could have traveled to California or Florida, seen the Grand Canyon, or Yellowstone.  But … Continue reading →

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Look Ma, No Wrinkles!

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Coming East

You know you just might need a facelift if you bend over to dry your hair and you nearly suffocate when your nose is stifled by your sagging cheeks swinging forward to meet and greet each other.  Recently, I saw … Continue reading →

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