Tag Archives: humor

Learning History the Best Way

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Coming East

My girlfriend, Linda, is visiting this week.  Since we’ve been friends for over fifty years, we know each other pretty darn well.  Before she arrived, my husband made plans for her first few days with us as he would get … Continue reading →

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The Monthly Visitor My Husband Dreads

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Coming East

No, no, no, not that.  I’m waaaay past that.  I’m talking about my monthly subscription to Better Homes and Gardens. This time of year it is filled with ideas for make-overs and projects for the house and yard. I have … Continue reading →

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Sometimes It’s Best to Let the Phone Ring

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Coming East

In our local paper this morning, I read a column by our grammar guru, Bernadette Kinlaw, concerning euphemisms. She explained the etymology of the word and then gave examples of some common euphemisms. We all use them, of course, mostly … Continue reading →

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Kiss Me, I’m Irish

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Coming East

As everyone knows, the United States is the largest melting pot on Earth. Those of us whose families have been around for a long time have histories tied to many different nations and ethnicities. My mother’s ancestors are from England, … Continue reading →

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Snap Decisions

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Coming East

I am not good at making decisions. One reason is because I want to make everybody happy. If someone asks me where I’d like to go to dinner, I usually say, “Oh, anything’s fine with me. You pick.” Same thing … Continue reading →

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Children are Strange

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Coming East

Why is it that at a certain age, children who used to be perfect photographic subjects, change into children with cheesy smiles? One day you can take a lovely picture of them, and the next day, and for at least … Continue reading →

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We Were Young Once

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Coming East

On Valentine’s Day my daughter and her family went to a Maroon Five concert. Whenever I visit them, my daughter and granddaughters play music in the car that I have never heard. They know all the words by heart and … Continue reading →

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Pick a Body, Any Body

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Coming East

I’m going to admit to something shocking. I look at other people’s bodies. Yes, I do. And what’s more, I compare my body to theirs and think about how closely my body resembles theirs. I do this a lot at … Continue reading →

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Never Ask a Woman Her Age

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Coming East

If there is one lesson in life that is important to remember, it’s this:  Don’t play memory games with a four-year-old. My shortest best friend came to visit me yesterday, and she brought two card games with her, Go Fish … Continue reading →

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Forgetfulness Drives Me Crazy

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Coming East

Lately, my forgetfulness is causing me anxiety.  For example, the other day I went to the Y for my yoga class and put my coat and pocketbook  (aka a purse for those of you under the age of sixty) in … Continue reading →

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