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Nation of Echoes — Lauren — 1/11/2021
It wasn’t until I studied history in college that I began to see the cracks in America’s façade—thanks to my privilege. American schools don’t teach much actual history. They teach a white-washed, nationalistic version of the highlights. Continue reading
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Tagged America, coup, Democracy, history, nationalism, presidency, white-washing
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The Room With No Windows by Elaina Portugal 9/02/2020
The Room With No Windows By: Elaina Portugal September 02, 2020 I don’t believe in coincidences. I believe there’s a reason or message in every “chance” meeting or split-second change in decision or action. Sometimes the message might be for … Continue reading
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Tagged #hope, #journey, #thriving, child sex abuse, overcoming, serendipity, sex trafficking, thrive
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White Woman Running by Elaina Portugal
White Woman Running By: Elaina Portugal June 5th, 2020 Before I broke my back, I was a runner. There was nothing better than going out early in the morning or later in the evening when the world was dark … Continue reading
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Tagged Ahmaud Arbery, George Flloyd, politics, racism, running, white privilege, women
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It’s Not About Politics Elaina Portugal 04/08/20
It’s Not About Politics Elaina Portugal 04/08/20 Recently, I was told that people cannot talk politics with me because my reaction is so immediate, so visceral, and I cannot hear the other side. I had to stop and think about … Continue reading
Happy Cashew Day! Elaina Portugal 12/14/19
Happy Cashew Day! Elaina Portugal 12/14/19 Last week, my eighty-one year old mother-in-law hung her very first Christmas ornament ever. Being Jewish, she’d never had an opportunity, and perhaps never a desire, to hang an ornament before. She sat … Continue reading
Fair Isn’t Always Equal – November 4th, 2019
Fair Isn’t Always Equal November 4th, 2019 by Elaina Portugal This morning on CNN I heard commentary on some national polls about impeachment. The reporter broke down the information into real demographics and it’s not looking … Continue reading
To Spit or Swallow – Elaina Portugal – November 27th, 2018
To Spit or Swallow? – Elaina Portugal- November 27th, 2018 I scurried through Dollar General looking for ant bait, scratching at every imagined itch. The pesky little buggers had formed a conga line from the base of my … Continue reading
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Tagged ant bait, childhood memories, family, family life, memories, parenting, soap, Spit or swallow
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The Innocent Racist – Elaina Portugal – 2-05-2018
The Innocent Racist – Elaina Portugal “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Maya Angelou The sun beat down on our backs; sweat trickled along our hairlines making us scratch. Sweaty … Continue reading
Tasting My Childhood – Elaina Portugal – 12/24/17
Tasting My Childhood – Elaina Portugal 12/24/17 My kitchen counters are covered in flour and the temperature in the kitchen must be ten degrees warmer than the rest of the house. Poluski, polish potato dumplings, are rolled on the counter … Continue reading
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Tagged bittersweet, Christmas, inspiration, memories, traditions
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The Biggest Bitch in the Pack – Kerry- 6/4/17
The Biggest Bitch in the Pack Written by Kerry E.B. Black June 4th, 2017 My daughter, Bear, has a service dog through Canine Companions for Independence. We waited three years while the organization vetted us as a qualified family … Continue reading
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Tagged a mother's love, bitch, Canine Companions for Independence, CCI, handi-capable, scam support animals, Service dogs, the real deal
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One Year of Letters 