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A Year’s End Reflection

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Coming East

Every nerve ending was fired with excitement as we left Dunkin Donuts, thermoses full of hot coffee, and crossed the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in the dark.  There is something magical about watching the sunrise on the Eastern Shore, steaming cup … Continue reading →

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A Guest at the Feast

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Coming East

I remember Thanksgiving mornings waking me up with the savory scent of onions and celery sauteing in an iron skillet while my grandmother made the stuffing and my mother prepared the turkey for the oven.  My brother, sister and I … 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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There Are No Do-Overs in Parenting

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Coming East

I’ve been visiting my daughter for close to a week now, watching her interact with my two beautiful granddaughters who are eight and twelve, and I’m a little hurt she hasn’t asked for my advice on raising children.  After all, … Continue reading →

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Endless Summer

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Coming East

I took my little Emily and Matt to school today.  After such a wonderful summer, it was hard to say goodbye to them at the classroom door.  Baby Ben and I are left behind, our little four-some broken up for … Continue reading →

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