Author Archives: eportugal4
The Problem with Labels – Elaina – 5/14/15
The Problem With Labels- May 14, 2015 Dear Reader- Two weeks ago I wrote a letter about empathy because of some upsetting threads I read on Facebook. You can read that letter here. Before and after I wrote the … Continue reading
Perspective- Mary- 5/13/15
Perspectives May 16th, 2015 Dear M, Speaking with an elderly friend has given you pause for thought. As you listened to her the other day, you wondered if you would sit around when you reach your 90’s and talk about … Continue reading
Dandelions — Kerry – 5/11/2015
Dandelions 11 May 2015 Dear Kerry, While outside enjoying a pleasant afternoon, my son rushed to me, a big grin on his ruddy face. Clutched in his grubby fist was a bouquet that reminded me of gathered sunshine. “For you, … Continue reading
Pearls of Wisdom — Elaina – 5/7/2015
Pearls of Wisdom May 7, 2014 On Mother’s Day, it is customary for children to bestow gifts upon their moms: handfuls of dandelions, a masterpiece of art made at school, thoughtful gifts purchased with Dad’s money, and then as they … Continue reading
Even Rocky Soil Can Produce Flowers- Kerry- 5/4/15
Even Rocky Soil Can Produce Flowers 4 May, 2015 Dear Reader- Even the rockiest soil can produce beautiful flowers. When I bought my house, the yard influenced my choice. Lush grass speckled with blue flowers swept to a tree line. … Continue reading
Get Over It: Confronting White Privilege — Colleen – 5/1/2015
Get Over It: Confronting White Privilege 1 May 2015 I am exhausted. And if I am exhausted, I can only imagine how exhausted people of color must be. I can’t possibly comprehend the minority experience. My white skin and privileged … Continue reading
Empathy Casts No Stones- Elaina- April 30th, 2015
Empathy Casts No Stones April 30th, 2015 Dear Reader: This week there have been three FB posts that have set my blood to boil. All of them are diverse in subject, but common in theme. One was a video … Continue reading
Sock Man — Amanda – 4/29/2015
Sock Man 4/29/2015 The sock man shuffles down the sidewalk, black plastic garbage bag in one hand, packages of new socks in the other. “Socks, socks,” he mumbles. He doesn’t cry his wares loudly like the hat peddler in the … Continue reading
One Year of Letters 