Author Archives: eportugal4
Elaina 3/19/15 Imperfectly Perfect
3/19/15 Imperfectly Perfect A few months ago, I watched a video put out by a French company that described their Inglorious Fruits and Vegetables movement. Intermarche, the company behind this movement, went to their growers and bought all of the … Continue reading
Amanda 3/18/15 Convictions
3/18/15 Convictions, Courage, and the Internet While browsing through my Facebook newsfeed this weekend, I came across a post that made my blood boil. We’ve all experienced this: a Facebook friend posts an inflammatory message that demands a response. Heart … Continue reading
Sigurd 3/17/15
On The Damn Human Race Tuesday 17 March 2015 Sweet Grecy, Sam and I drove back to town the other day, my whips and jangles having subsided to a point where I can deal with the distractions of life again. … Continue reading
Kerry 3/16/2015 – Superheroes
“Superheroes” 3/16/2015 Dear Kerry, As you quake with reaction to today’s distressing events, you must remember something – Your children are superheroes. Sure, that sounds like a bold statement, especially when the little stinkers can be selfish, inconsiderate, and down-right … Continue reading
Colleen 3/13/ 2015 – You Can’t Give Them Back
“You Can’t Give Them Back” 13 March 2015 I am incensed this week about a case in the national news, the one about adoptive parents “rehoming” little girls whom, against all professional advice, they had insisted on adopting. To me, … Continue reading
Elaina 3/12/15 Insecurity
3/12/15 Dear Elaina- This morning on the way to school, you and the boys heard a radio bit about a woman asking for advice. Apparently, her dentist is good looking and her husband overheard her and her sister talking about … Continue reading
Tatyana 3/11/2015 – It’s Okay
“It’s Okay” 3/11/2015 Dear Tatyana, It’s okay. You need to hear that right now, don’t you? You are better than you were six months ago. You still have worries every moment, but that’s fine. Everyone goes through this stage, where … Continue reading
Sigurd 3/10/2015 – Everything Changes
“Everything Changes” Tuesday 10 March 2015 Here I sit, 2am, narcotic thoughts dueling in my brain—raging brutes who shriek lies in shrill tones that ricochet round the interior of my skull like .223 high-velocity-full-metal-jacket-rounds. My body, too, shrieks—twitches—squirms—pleads for relief. … Continue reading
Kerry 3/9/15 Improving Your Skills
3/9/15 Dear Kerry, By reading a short, negative review, your confidence shook. “I don’t think your style lends itself to short fiction.” Although you hope everyone will enjoy your tales, everyone knows tastes vary. Still, you experience moments of insecurity. … Continue reading
Mary 3/7/2015 – A Number Addict
“A Number Addict” March 7, 2015 Dear Reader, When I write, I have this quirk where I add the total word count to single digits, whether it’s a short story or vignettes. My favorite numbers have to add up one … Continue reading
One Year of Letters 