Tag Archives: life

Star Struck

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Coming East

I am a city girl at heart.  I grew up fifty miles from New York City, and since my father grew up in the City and his parents still lived there when my brother and I were young, our family … Continue reading →

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It’s All About Breathing

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Coming East

Bad idea.  It’s Friday morning and I wanted to get an early start on my weekend, so I took myself to the beach.  I came before the crowds, hoping to get some writing in so I could go home and … Continue reading →

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When the Final Whistle Blows, Who Will Be Watching?

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Coming East

Back in 1972, when my husband and I married, Title IX was enacted.  It stated that “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be … Continue reading →

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Facing the Loss of Chocolate in the Ice Cream Cone of Life

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Coming East

Last night, my husband and I were lying in bed, and I said, “I can’t think of anything to blog about tomorrow.” Silence. “Did you hear me?” “What?  I mean yes.  You said you couldn’t think of anything to blog … Continue reading →

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A Mohair Moment

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Coming East

This post comes from a weekly memoir writing prompt provided by The Red Dress Club.  Write about an embarrassing moment. I have always loved storms, contrary to most children.  I remember standing at the screen door of my grandparents’ house … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Blues

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Coming East

Monday mornings aren’t my favorite days to begin with, but the Monday after a full week of vacation is even more challenging.  We had such a relaxing time during our daughter and her family’s visit.  We spent two days in … Continue reading →

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Sand Castles at the Edge of the Sea

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Coming East

Today is the last day of our summer vacation with my daughter and her family.  They come from Michigan for a week of beach time and family time once a year.  My husband takes the time off from his stressful … Continue reading →

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A Piece of History

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Coming East

My brother has delved into our genealogy extensively and found many interesting people in our ancestry.  For instance, we are a direct descendant of one of the men who planted the Union flag at the top of Lookout Mountain in … Continue reading →

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Other People’s Children

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Coming East

I have been cleaning house, little by little, all week long, in preparation for my daughter and her family’s visit.  If you follow My Pajama Days, that would be Emily, DW, the Tortoise, 13, and the Hare, 9.  Plus Luna … Continue reading →

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Walking to Rosie’s

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Coming East

Money jingles in your pocket. I grasp mine, fist tight, short legs pumping to match your stride. We walk past manicured lawns, sweet scent of summer flowers, porch swings empty in the afternoon heat. You reach for my hand at … Continue reading →

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