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Seven Links Challenge

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Coming East

Last week Bud from Older Eyes, invited me to take the Seven Links Challenge.  I’ve been dragging my feet because it involves making decisions, and you know how much I hate to make decisions. The challenge is actually kind of … Continue reading →

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One Human Family

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Coming East

Yesterday I received a letter from my frequent flyer loyalty program of American Airlines.  The purpose of the letter was to entice me to take a vacation to Miami or the Florida Keys.  The second paragraph gave me an unexpected … Continue reading →

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Too Much of a Good Thing

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Coming East

Years ago, when we were living in San Antonio, a new restaurant opened up near us, nestled into a stand of live oak trees.  We couldn’t wait to try it, and my husband and I even brought a friend with … Continue reading →

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Summer Is a Frame of Mind

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Coming East

Summer isn’t measured so much by the calendar as it is by the weightless days you move through.  You shed your layers of clothes and kick off your heavy shoes, trading them in for shorts and flip-flops, making your spirit … Continue reading →

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Thou Shall Not Covet

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Coming East

Okay, I’ll admit it.  I’m coveting.  My little neighborhood has a civic league which awards the honor of “Best Yard of the Month” to a deserving home.  That yard even gets a sign that proclaims the award to anyone passing … Continue reading →

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How It All Started

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Coming East

I thought it might be appropriate, the first day after my one-year anniversary, to replay my very first post.  I went back to see how many people had actually read it, and the number was a whopping seven.  Since then … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary to Me!

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Coming East

Today is the one year anniversary of my blog.  When I mentioned that to my husband, one of my biggest fans, he said it couldn’t be a year already.  I feel the same way.  Where did the time go? I … Continue reading →

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“You Can’t Spray Jesus with Roundup.”

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Coming East

Not long ago, I read an article in the paper about a kudzu vine that had transformed a utility pole into a vision of Jesus on the cross. The absurdity of seeing Christ in kudzu had me laughing.  I never could … Continue reading →

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Food, Glorious Food!

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Coming East

Yesterday I found out that Virginia Beach is finally going to get a Whole Foods Market.  In fact, it will be built so close to my house, I will be able to walk to it.  I was so excited, I … Continue reading →

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Antique Home Show

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Coming East

Last night my husband and I were watching Antique Road Show on Public Television, and we were amazed at how much money people’s old things were appraised at.  A man who bought some posters of railroads for a dollar could … Continue reading →

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