Tag Archives: family

A Snapshot of Ireland

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Coming East

Today’s post is a guest post by my brother, Mark Rich, who recently returned from Ireland after a two-week stay with his wife.  My brother has always been a talker and loves to engage strangers in conversation.  His gentle and … Continue reading →

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Little Pamet House

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Coming East

Last week there were eleven of us in Truro on Cape Cod:  The patriarchs, my husband George and I, my three children, my son-in-law and daughter-in-law, my two granddaughters, my daughter’s little dog, and Little Pamet House, for surely the … Continue reading →

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Back to Reality

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Coming East

After a delightful week hosting my 14-year-old granddaughter here in Virginia Beach, the three of us drove to Truro on Cape Cod to meet up with her parents and sister from Michigan, our two sons and our daughter-in-law from Boston. … Continue reading →

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Sleeping Through the Storm

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Coming East

I’m usually awoken by the alarm clock most mornings. That wasn’t always the case. Before I retired, I would awaken before the ringing started, anticipating the start of another work day, my mind already focused on what needed to get … Continue reading →

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Coming Down Off the Mountain

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Coming East

There are Sea People and there are Mountain People, and I have always loved the sea. But I have to admit, my foray into the realm of the Mountain People was quite enjoyable. There is a peace and beauty in … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 13, 2012 by Coming East

Originally posted on Coming East:
My brother and I (with ice cream cone) and our cousins 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…

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My Own Grim Fairy Tale

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Coming East

Once upon a time, there was a beautiful, young princess ( sounds better than an old hag, doesn’t it?), who had just bought a brand new camera with a super zoom lens to take pictures of the tall ships that … Continue reading →

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On the Train to Secaucus

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Coming East

My daughter-in-law’s mother and me Friday afternoon I received a phone call from my daughter-in-law’s mother.  We don’t talk often, but whenever we do, I always come away from the conversation with a new insight or appreciation of life as … Continue reading →

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Lying to Children

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Coming East

Yesterday, as I was walking to the gym for my yoga class, I came across a field mouse, deceased, on the sidewalk. It reminded me of the time many years ago in San Antonio when we had the toughest time … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Remembrances

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Coming East

My brother and sister-in-law have been visiting us this weekend, and yesterday we went to the Pungo Strawberry Festival here in Virginia Beach. Pungo is a rural area of our city with many farms close to the North Carolina border. … Continue reading →

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