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Elaina 12/21/14 The Significance of One in a Peshawar World
The Significance of One in a Peshawar World 12/21/14 Dear Reader- I awoke this morning with dreams of visiting a tropical island paradise with sand under my feet and a cocktail in hand. I snuggled deeper into the warmth of … Continue reading
Kerry E.B. Black 12/21/14- Christmas 2014
Christmas, 2014 12/21/2014 Dear Kerry, You know most of those self-imposed holiday deadlines are bogus, right? Yes, you require structure to accomplish your goals, but I feel you going overboard. The stresses in your life are great enough without foisting … Continue reading
Colleen 12/19/2014 – Rage Against the Machine
19 December 2014 I had planned to write about Christmas and how my lack of faith plays out during the holidays each year. I had planned something sentimental and soaring and sweet. But now I can’t do it. I am … Continue reading
Mary 12/18/14 – We are Individuals
We are Individuals December 18, 2014 Dear M, Whether we are red, yellow, white, brown, or black; we are the same. It will always be that way. It’s the way God made it at the Tower of Babel. God divided people … Continue reading
Jennifer 12/17/14 – Body Image
Body Image 12/17/14 Dear Jennifer, Stop being a fat woman in your head. Just stop. How many episodes of “My 600-lb Life” do you need to watch before you realize that nearly every single person still feels like a fat … Continue reading
Colleen 12/16/2014 – Play Nice!
16 December 2014 That damn Cozy Coupe pickup truck…how the boys all coveted it from the moment we dragged it out of the box. It belonged to our nonprofit indoor playgroup and resided in the church basement we rented for … Continue reading
Elaina 12/15/14 – Red Satin Stilettos
Red Satin Stilettos 12/15/14 It starts with a tingle, a tantalizing nibble at the ends of my thoughts, but I squash it down because I have so much to do and so many people who need me to do it. … Continue reading
Colleen 12/12/2014 – Rock Paper Scissors
12 December 2014 Your dad and his brothers used to have a routine where they stood around with beers in one hand and played Rock Paper Scissors. Their version involved plenty of posturing, threats, and explosive man-giggling. Fists swung to … Continue reading
Mary 12/11/2014 – An Invisible Mother
December 11, 2014 Whether you’re married, single, struggling, or cohabitating, motherhood is a difficult task filled with trials and celebrations. Motherhood isn’t for everyone, but to her children a mother is something special. I am a mother first and foremost, … Continue reading
One Year of Letters 