Author Archives: eportugal4
Steers–Queers–And Other Worthy Souls – Sigurd – 3/31/2015
Steers—Queers—And Other Worthy Souls Tuesday 31 March 2015 So—what am I to make of this? “Amendment I. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…” Makes me wonder about Indiana and the … Continue reading
Tomorrow – Guest Post – Heather
We are pleased to welcome back our guest writer, Heather Heyns! Heather was born and raised in the deserts of Southern California. She refuses to own hamsters after the first one hung itself, and her next set ate each other … Continue reading
Unlimited Possibilities — Mary – 3/28/2015
“Unlimited Possibilities” March 28, 2015 Dear M, Last week you pushed that one button and relief filled your soul. Peace came over you; the clarity you haven’t felt in a long time melted your tension. You didn’t even miss the … Continue reading
Sour Milk — Colleen – 3/27/2015
“Sour Milk” 27 March 2015 Days, sometimes weeks, go by when I don’t think about him. He is no longer part of my daily existence. But then, in innocuous conversations with friends, his tentacles work their way into my mouth, … Continue reading
The Slumber Party Sisterhood – Elaina- 3/26/15
The Slumber Party Sisterhood 3/26/15 Dear Reader- Remember how fun slumber parties used to be as kids? We’d stay up into the wee hours of the morning telling stories, playing truth or dare, and pricking our fingers with pins to … Continue reading
Lost In The Equation – Sig – 3/24/2015
Lost In The Equation Tuesday 24 March 2015 Dear Ann, I’m writing this letter with no expectation of a reply. I just want to send my best wishes for a happy and joyful birthday. On the day of your birth … Continue reading
The year without Santa by Elaina Portugal
Originally posted on The Writer's Chest:
https://www.facebook.com/events/929700703726399/permalink/933775906652212/ The Year Without Santa Elaina Portugal Their Christmas lists hang on the refrigerator door complete with web addresses, color selection, and required sizes. The tree stands in the corner, unadorned, unlit; schedules…
Puzzling- Kerry – 3/23/2015
Puzzling March 23, 2015 Dear Kerry, The other day, my brilliant oldest daughter Dylan dumped puzzle pieces from their box. “It’s been a while since we’ve done a family puzzle,” she said. “You’re right. The last one was that “Wizard … Continue reading
Mary 3/20/15 Toxic Groups
March 2oth, 2015 Toxic Groups Dear M, A lot of writing groups are great tools for helping writers improve their work and further their learning about the craft. It’s exciting when one finds that kind of group. You found a … Continue reading
One Year of Letters 