Tag Archives: Health

January Rain

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Coming East

Today was one of those dim, rainy, long January days.  I listened to the patter of raindrops as they played their tune on my kitchen’s vent hood while I poured myself another cup of Earl Grey tea.   Toll House … Continue reading →

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Why Don’t You Act Your Age?

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Coming East

If you’ve been following my blog, you know about my love affair with the Y (formerly named the YMCA).  Well, there recently has appeared a chink in my admiration, and it has to do with the Y’s insistence on multi-generational … Continue reading →

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“Without bread, all is misery.” (William Corbett)

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Coming East

I am a petite woman with some zaftig woman’s belly that has taken up residence in my body.  I walk everywhere, work out at the Y three times a week using the weight machines and the elliptical, pedal my way from … Continue reading →

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Quieting My Monkey Mind

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Coming East

I must have just emerged from the Dark Ages because I did not know what chi is.  It was explained to me as the energy of life that flows through all natural things.  A mental image comes to mind of … Continue reading →

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The Rack and Other Instruments of Torture

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Coming East

This week I bought a kettlebell after reading an article about it in my Prevention magazine.  It is purported to be a great workout tool to get you in shape quicker than other workout routines, and it’s supposed to be … Continue reading →

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