Category Archives: Just Blogging

My New Best Friend

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Coming East

Since I retired, the library has become my best friend, figuratively speaking, of course.  Not knowing what to do with my freedom, I headed to the library in hopes that it would entertain me, help me discover hidden talents, and … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Perspective

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Coming East

“Mom, I posted an embarrassing picture of you on the web today.”  These are not words you want to hear from your daughter first thing in the morning.  Actually, not at any time of the day. “Oh?” was all I … 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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The YMCA—More than a Gym

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Coming East

I joined the YMCA when I retired and moved to Virginia Beach, and it has been a tremendous blessing.  Over the years I have belonged to several gyms, some of them large chains with good reputations.  The last gym I … Continue reading →

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Coming East—Coming Home

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Coming East

Where is home and why do we always long for it, no matter how many years we’ve been away? Continue reading →

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