Category Archives: Seashells for Karen

Thoughts on life written in memory of my sister, Karen, who loved the sea.

Blessings on the Wind

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Coming East

When I was in Florida last week, my sister-in-law and my niece and I gathered shells on the beach.  The ones we picked were little scallop shells that sea mollusks had piecered a little hole at the top. My niece … Continue reading →

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It’s All About Breathing

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Coming East

Bad idea.  It’s Friday morning and I wanted to get an early start on my weekend, so I took myself to the beach.  I came before the crowds, hoping to get some writing in so I could go home and … Continue reading →

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Sand Castles at the Edge of the Sea

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Coming East

Today is the last day of our summer vacation with my daughter and her family.  They come from Michigan for a week of beach time and family time once a year.  My husband takes the time off from his stressful … Continue reading →

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Crossing the Bar

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Coming East

There’s an old New England saying, “A sea child dies on land,” and my sister, Karen, was definitely a sea child.  She was born and raised on the Connecticut shore but moved to Texas as an adult and seldom got … Continue reading →

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One Small Thing

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Coming East

Friday I had the blues, so I headed to the shore, hoping to dispel my somber mood.  I don’t know if you are anything like me, but I suspect I’m not alone in finding fault with just about everything when … Continue reading →

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How To Become a Millionaire by Keeping Your Head Down

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Coming East

My grandmother used to tell me if I picked up all the pennies I found and didn’t spend them, I’d be a millionaire one day.  When I was little, I followed her advice and kept my eyes on the pavement, … Continue reading →

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Red Flag Day

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Coming East

The morning was radiant with sunshine on white sand, rays blazed through cloudless sky, and curling waves spewed surfers onto shore.  Beach umbrellas dotted the waterfront and our freckled bodies glistened with SPF 50.  Families were soaking in the last … Continue reading →

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Lesson from a Clamshell

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Coming East

When my sister, Karen, heard I was going to Nags Head on the Outer Banks, she said, “Bring me some seashells!”  Karen loved seashells, and I was looking forward to gathering a ton of them for her.  Unfortunately, none were … Continue reading →

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