Tag Archives: life

A Deeper Appreciation for the Disabled

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Coming East

I have been incapacitated in various degrees for nearly six weeks now because of this broken foot. For the first four weeks, I was completely unable to put any weight on it and had to hop everywhere I went, using … 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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Seeing Myself in a New Light

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Coming East

Since I’ve been incapacitated with this broken foot, my husband has taken over all the household duties that I’ve always done. It’s been difficult for him because he has his own job to do during the day, and then he … Continue reading →

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My Flirtation With Gambling

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Coming East

While we were in the Asheville, North Carolina area, we spent a day on the Indian  reservation in Cherokee.  We started with the museum there and then headed to the casino for lunch.  Of course, you can’t go to a … 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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Stairstruck

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Coming East

Before I broke my foot, my husband and I had planned this great get-away to a rustic cabin in the Smoky Mountains near Asheville, North Carolina.  Since the timing of the trip was specifically to celebrate my brother-in-law’s special birthday, … Continue reading →

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Ah, When We Were But Babes

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Coming East

As I was telling one of my blogging buddies when she asked how my foot was, it is still broken, and as I’m not supposed to put any weight on it, I can’t even get outside and enjoy the warm … Continue reading →

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Regrets Pity Party

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Coming East

I just read Diane Owens’s blog, In My Opinion, and she wrote an excellent answer to the question, “Do you have regrets?” As I said in my comment to Diane, since we can’t go back, we just need to go … 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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Supergluing My Life Together

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Coming East

He studies the directions on the package of frozen vegetables.  “Cook for 3 1/2—5 minutes.” How do I know how long to cook it? he thinks.  “Put on a microwaveable plate,” it says.  Aren’t all our plates microwaveable? he wonders. … Continue reading →

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