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Sh*t Happens – Elaina – 6/11/15
Sh*t Happens June 11th, 2015 Dear Reader- I woke to the early morning light filtering in through my tent’s window. Rolling out of my sleeping bag, I paused a moment as the wind rustled the sides of the tent, undulating … Continue reading
Luck Be the Lady in the Locker Room — Amanda – 6/10/2015
Luck Be the Lady in the Locker Room June 10, 2015 Dear A, You’re lucky, and you’re grateful to whatever accident of fate made it so. A sign of your luck, or perhaps an outcome of it, is that you … Continue reading
The Wonder of It — Sigurd – 6/9/2015
The Wonder of It Tuesday 9 June 2014 Sam is about to finish her first year of classes here in California. She is looking forward to the adventure that will be summer. Six of us, counting myself, the head wrangler, … Continue reading
Age of Adulthood – Kerry – 6/8/15
Age of Adulthood Monday, 8 June, 2015 Dear Kerry, My daughter celebrated a milestone birthday. If she had any interest or understanding in such matters, she is now eligible to vote. If she possessed the faculties, she could try for … Continue reading
Mmmm, Donutsss! — Colleen – 6/5/2015
Mmmmm…Donutsss!! 5 June 2015 Today is National Doughnut Day, which on some level is really kind of disgusting. Don’t get me wrong, I love doughnuts and I’m all for celebrating the greatness of foods, but why do we have actual … Continue reading
The Quest for Stability – Elaina – 6/4/2015
The Quest for Stability and Security June 4th, 2015 Dear Elaina- It’s been a long time since you’ve written a letter to yourself, but events of the last day have dictated you turn your attention inward. Your entire life you’ve … Continue reading
Eleven — Colleen – 5/29/2015
Eleven 29 May 2015 She saunters down the street, all legs, slicked in sunscreen, her fifth grade class’ tie-dye t-shirt snugged in a neat knot on her small but blossoming hip. It’s Field Day today, and next week only two … Continue reading
One Year of Letters 