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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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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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“Without bread, all is misery.” (William Corbett)

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Coming East

I am a petite woman with some zaftig woman’s belly that has taken up residence in my body.  I walk everywhere, work out at the Y three times a week using the weight machines and the elliptical, pedal my way from … Continue reading →

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Quieting My Monkey Mind

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Coming East

I must have just emerged from the Dark Ages because I did not know what chi is.  It was explained to me as the energy of life that flows through all natural things.  A mental image comes to mind of … Continue reading →

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The Rack and Other Instruments of Torture

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Coming East

This week I bought a kettlebell after reading an article about it in my Prevention magazine.  It is purported to be a great workout tool to get you in shape quicker than other workout routines, and it’s supposed to be … Continue reading →

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How To Become a Millionaire by Keeping Your Head Down

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Coming East

My grandmother used to tell me if I picked up all the pennies I found and didn’t spend them, I’d be a millionaire one day.  When I was little, I followed her advice and kept my eyes on the pavement, … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Mediocrity

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Coming East

My pedicurist just bought a beautiful old Steinway, not a baby grand, mind you, but a full-grown concert grand.  She intends to have a piano roll installed and make it a player piano since she doesn’t know how to play. … Continue reading →

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Keeping a Stiff Upper Lip

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Coming East

I’ve noticed that the space between my nose and the top of my upper lip is shrinking.  It’s like a blotter soaking up excess ink.  I wonder if people would notice the shine if I were to smear Vaseline below … Continue reading →

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