Tag Archives: humor

What If the First Phase Is the Whole Shebang?

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Coming East

You’ve done it yourself.  I know you have.  You’ve taken a look at your home and decided you needed to update it or change it in some way.  You started by dreaming big.  Really big.  You think about getting a … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom That Comes With Age

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Coming East

At the start of a new year, it is always nice to reflect on life and the lessons it has taught you.  Since my birthday occurs at the beginning of the year, it makes this yearly stock-taking seem all the … Continue reading →

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Built-in Blogging Fodder

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Coming East

This morning, as I read Darla’s She’s a Maniac post, I thought, How I envy her because she has small children at home and always has something funny to share. Heck, you don’t even have to write anything if you … Continue reading →

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I Think I’m Mastering This Stillness Concept

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Coming East

I have been practicing yoga for nearly two years now, and though I am by no means an expert, I feel I have gained some valuable insight into its philosophy.  If you’re not familiar with the concept of yoga, you … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Get It, Part 2

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Coming East

A couple of months ago I posted a blog entry entitled “I Don’t Get It, I Don’t Get It.” I think this will continue to be a theme I will return to over and over again as more things come … Continue reading →

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It’s That Time of Year Again

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Coming East

Yes, it’s time for the dreaded Christmas letter.  When I was still working (with a paying job, I mean), my husband was always the one who wrote the Christmas letter.  That was fine with me because I’m not fond of … Continue reading →

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Dead As a Door-nail

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Coming East

We spent this past weekend at my brother and sister-in-law’s near Richmond, and both Saturday and Sunday, we watched as vultures gathered on a dead tree in my brother’s back yard.  In a house filled with old people, that’s not … Continue reading →

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Do We Have To Do This Now?

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Coming East

I hate confrontation.  My family knows that about me, and I’m pretty sure most, if not all, of my friends do, too.  I especially hate confrontation when it involves people I care about.  I’m not usually one to air my … Continue reading →

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From Dust Thou Art

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Coming East

I really wanted to work on my novel this weekend.  I had a very good day on Friday, writing 5,652 words, but since I am well aware of all the commitments facing me over the next few weeks, I don’t … Continue reading →

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Shut Up and Do Something Already!

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Coming East

It is day four of my writing adventure.  Yes, I know it is 9:37 and I’ve yet to write a word on my novel today, but in a minute I’ll take Lady Macbeth‘s advice to her husband and “screw my … Continue reading →

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