Author Archives: eportugal4
Colleen 2/20/2015 – The Wrath of Coll
20 February 2015 I am in many ways a very tolerant person. I’ve faced with supernatural calmness challenges that most people couldn’t fathom. I spent far too long waiting for my marriage to wind down. I’m flexible and easy-going in … Continue reading
Elaina 2/19/15 Catholic Guilt
2/19/15 Dear Catholic Guilt- It sits on the countertop tempting my resolve. I swear it has eyes imploring me to come closer and taste its forbidden sweetness. I know it will be moist and decadent, everything I could ever want … Continue reading
Amanda 2/18/15 Reconnecting
2/18/15 Dear A: You’d hoped to type write this message while sitting under a beach umbrella, surrounded by an expanse of white sand and turquoise ocean. You had planned to paint a dazzling picture: the water an assemblage of prisms … Continue reading
Kerry- 2/16/15 – Ships
2/16/15 Dear Kerry, It is humbling to remember your age. An amusing illustration of this occurred which bears preserving. You engaged in a conversation with your fifteen-year-old daughter which pointed to generational differences. She leaned on the kitchen counter beside … Continue reading
Colleen 2/13/2014 – The Tingler
13 February 2015 By the time my parents marked their 20th wedding anniversary in 1984, they had weathered tornadoes, hurricanes, and several major moves. By the time I marked mine, my marriage was dead. There’s no formula for success, no … Continue reading
Elaina 2/12/15 Hello? My Eyes Are Up Here!
2/12/15 Dear Reader- Earlier this week at the gym, I noticed an older gentleman sitting on a weight machine bobbing his head up and down. At first I turned away thinking he listened to music or perhaps might have some … Continue reading
Sigurd 2/10/2015 – The Good Son
Tuesday 10 February 2015 For a week I have lived on the brink of despair, overpowered by physical pain, overwhelmed with connected emotions, and though not thinking of leaving this earth, of withdrawing into the particular corner where I have … Continue reading
Kerry- 2/9/15 – The Dreaded Birthdays Ending in “0”
2/9/15 Dear Kerry, Today is your sister’s birthday, one ending with a dreaded “0.” The day distresses her, though other birthdays passed without her concern. This one, this year, struck at her and forced introspection. When you asked her why … Continue reading
Guest Letter 2/8/15 Damian Bloodstone
This week’s guest writer is Damian Bloodstone- Damian is a simple man going to survive this life trying to find love, happiness and joy. The only thing making it worthwhile are good friends, his dog, and his writings. Dear Damian, 2/8/15 Dear … Continue reading
Mary – 2/7/15 – People Watching
People Watching February 7, 2015 Dear M, You are such a strong person, yet a loner at the same time. It doesn’t bother you when your life moves on without you being present. I’m talking about how social interactions affect … Continue reading
One Year of Letters 