Author Archives: eportugal4
Dream House — Amanda – 7/15/15
Dream House – Amanda (AM) Justice July 15, 2015 Dear A, The husband is making plans for the future, looking ten years ahead to the daughter’s high school graduation and his retirement. He’s fixing to make a liar out of … Continue reading
The World I Want – Elaina – 7/14/15
The World I Want -Elaina Portugal July 14, 2015 Dear Reader, I love those memes that talk about growing up before the internet. You know the ones that say things like: I grew up when lightning bugs were my curfew. … Continue reading
Zoo Adventure – Kerry- 7/13/15
Zoo Adventure July 13, 2015 Dear Kerry, The other day, I took two of my little kiddos to a Members’ Night at the Zoo. Matthew and Sarah bounced and squealed, excitement uncontained. “We’re going to the zoo! We’ll see animals … Continue reading
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes — Colleen – 7/10/2015
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes 10 July 2015 And these children that you spit on As they try to change their worlds Are immune to your consultations They’re quite aware of what they’re going through –David Bowie Like giving birth and puberty, social changes … Continue reading
My Life As an Itinerant Chicken Sexer — Sigurd – 7/9/2015
My Life As an Itinerant Chicken Sexer Thursday 09 July 2015 My board of directors met today and roundly criticized all I had ever done, and all I ever plan to do. Just before adjourning for brandy and cigars, each … Continue reading
Speaking of Cake… — Tatyana – 7/8/2015
Speaking of Cake… July 8, 2015 A few days ago I went to the doctor and discovered I’m at a weight I’ve never before reached. Not in a good way. I’ve gained weight. This number shocked me. First, I had … Continue reading
Bucket List – Kerry – 7/7/15
Bucket List July 7, 2015 Dear Kerry, After we defeated a level on his video game, my five-year-old jumped up and down, thrilled. “Woo hoo Mom!” He high-fived me. “I can check something off my bucket list.” The phrase took … Continue reading
National Pride — Colleen – 7/3/2015
National Pride 3 July 2015 I love my country. I love it truly, passionately, and deeply, down to the center of my red-white-and-blue bones. I’m unabashedly proud of my rich heritage. My ancestors first set foot on American soil in … Continue reading
It Gets Better With Age – Elaina- July 2nd, 2015
It Gets Better With Age- July 2nd, 2015 Dear Reader- I lay in bed the eve of my 49th birthday, waiting for the inevitable. In our house, birthdays and New Years are synonymous with sex. The concept started as a … Continue reading
If You Can’t Say Something Nice — Kerry – 7/1/2015
If You Can’t Say Something Nice July 1, 2015 Dear Kerry, Tonight, after putting the littlest members of the family to bed (for the fifth time), you sat to write while your husband and oldest daughter watched television. Your daughter … Continue reading
One Year of Letters 