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Song Without Words

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Coming East

Mendelssohn is known for his “Song Without Words.”  I feel sure he wrote that for his wife because couples have a certain language between them that requires no speech.  That’s a good thing because for the past few years, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Mildly Miffed Mondays

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Coming East

My daughter, who has the blog Pajama Days (mypajamadays.com), writes a post every Friday entitled Friday Flip-Offs.  Her post is linked to another blog site which actually started this notion of flipping off people, things, and situations which are incredibly … Continue reading →

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Save Your Money

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Coming East

Many years ago, while living in rural Connecticut with my husband and baby, I had the bright idea of selling Tupperware to make a little extra money.   I was a terrible salesman because I felt guilty asking people to … Continue reading →

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Maybe You Should Rethink This, God

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Coming East

Once a week I babysit for an adorable two-year-old.  I enjoy her immensely, especially since I am not responsible for raising her, putting braces on her teeth, buying her a car, or sending her to college.  Her four-year-old sister comes … Continue reading →

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How Quickly We Forget

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Coming East

I have been retired for two years now after many years as a classroom teacher and academic dean.  Though I am thoroughly enjoying not having the responsibility of grading and test scores, I miss being with the children.  This week … 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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Better Than Supermarket Tabloids

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Coming East

We live in a nation of dummies and idiots.  I know this is so because of the plethora of “Dummies” and “Idiots” guides on the bookshelves.  Apparently, we can’t recognize such things as basic emotions or how a guitar works … Continue reading →

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Windows on the Soul

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Coming East

My husband would have liked Hattie Wyatt Caraway.  When she walked into the Senate chambers as the first woman elected to serve a full term, her first words were, “The windows need washing.”  Yesterday, on a sunny September morning, my … 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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Creative Finance

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Coming East

It’s nearly that time again.  The time that deluges me with dread, makes me tremble with trepidation, and floods me with fear.  The scenario goes like this: “Honey, bring me your checkbook so I can reconcile it,” my husband says. … Continue reading →

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