Tag Archives: east end

More Electricity, Less Anxiety

Posted on November 5, 2012 by nematomorph

My mom, sister and various other loved ones live on Long Island. That means that about a week ago they were in the midst of one of the worst storms ever to hit the area. Through Monday and on into … Continue reading →

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Strained

Posted on September 25, 2011 by nematomorph

It is funny. We have a little over two months till we head back to Hawaii. Two months. It is like nothing. Like nothing compared to the four we have already endured. You would think that we are all feeling … Continue reading →

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Things That Go On

Posted on September 10, 2011 by nematomorph

I worked today. The marina was busy for one person in the office. There were lots of folks who came in to stay just for the day. There was a guy who came in with like four others on jet … Continue reading →

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Two Homes

Posted on September 2, 2011 by nematomorph

It is funny when you have two homes. When you have two places where you live which are full up with the people who you love. There is no way to only have one. There is no way to pick … Continue reading →

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Come and Gone

Posted on September 1, 2011 by nematomorph

Irene has come and gone for my family. My Mom’s house is on the bay and we felt safer spending the bulk of the storm up at Joe’s house. He is on the main road so the wind doesn’t get … Continue reading →

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C’mon Irene

Posted on August 26, 2011 by nematomorph

So we are bracing, preparing, worrying, stocking up on alcohol, cooking lots of beans, moving in with Joe on Sunday, ensuring all electronic devices are charged, getting haircuts, boarding up windows, pulling up beach stairs, stowing outdoor furniture, getting the … Continue reading →

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Embracing the Summer

Posted on August 12, 2011 by nematomorph

I have spent so much time frustrated and sad about being here you would think that we spend our days in misery. This is untrue. Today is the most beautiful of summer days. The air is cool. There is no … Continue reading →

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Hawaii Revealed

Posted on August 9, 2011 by nematomorph

I have been working in the office at the marina for about two weeks now. It is kind of interesting. Boaters are generally a cheery bunch. You have to realize that the smallest boat that overnights in our harbor is … Continue reading →

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I’m Taking What They’re Giving

Posted on August 1, 2011 by nematomorph

Today was just a bad day. I had a migraine last night. Well, my kind of migraine. I seem to get all the symptoms before and all the symptoms after but usually not the excruciating pain in between. Last night … Continue reading →

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Less Love = Splinter Removal

Posted on July 31, 2011 by nematomorph

Yesterday was a rough one for my six year old. I had the unpleasant task of trying to explain what happened to my Mom’s 16 year old golden retriever since she went to the vet and did not come home. … Continue reading →

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