Author Archives: eportugal4
Jennifer 12/10/14 Ghosts of the Past
Ghosts of the Past 12/10/14 Dear Jennifer, Ghosts assail you from every direction. Ghosts of bad decisions, of limited options. Ghosts of oppression and doubt. Memories bumped up your anxiety in the night…and the day, and the twilight and the … Continue reading
Sigurd 12/9/14 – The Spirit Will Carry Us
Tuesday 09 December 2014 Sig, For years we hung around AA meetings listening to dry drunks blather on about all the cool stuff God wants for them. He is a magic critter with a magic wand who turns all the … Continue reading
Elaina 12/8/14 The Year Without Santa
The Year Without Santa 12/8/14 Dear Reader, 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 have made finding time to decorate a … Continue reading
Shani Beard 12/7/2014 – Remember their Intentions
This week’s guest writer is Shani Beard. Shani is originally from Houston, Texas and has lived in Little Rock, Arkansas for 10 years. She has been married for 25 years and has 3 children. She stayed home with the kids … Continue reading
Colleen 12/5/2014 – The Arrogance of Fixers
5 December 2014 Dear Colleen, One of the many appealing aspects of your friendship with Elaina is the opportunity to engage in lively philosophical discussions. Last night she asked about your next-door neighbor who, despite a stellar attendance record and … Continue reading
Elaina 12/04/14 – Peeling Back Layers
Peeling Back Layers 12/4/14 Analyzing one’s self in the hopes of gaining a semblance of self-awareness is not for the meek or delusional. Peeling off the layers of muck and mire we use to protect our psyche is akin to … Continue reading
Samara 12/3/14 – I Looked in the Mirror
It is our pleasure to welcome Samara Norton as our mid-week guest writer. Samara, or K.S. Norton is a mother of two and an online student at Full Sail University. She’s currently getting her Bachelor’s in Creative Writing. Samara is a … Continue reading
Sigurd 12/2/2014 – Coming Darkness
Coming Darkness Tuesday 2 December 2014 We have spent the whole week at the edge of tears, Sig. A week of gritted teeth, immersed in the festering wound that is Ferguson. It has provoked us to dig deep into our … Continue reading
Elaina 12/01/14 – Capturing Moments
Capturing Moments 12/01/14 Dear Me- The runway lights sat in their rows, never changing, only witnessing. When she arrived, they offered safety and direction stretching out like open arms, welcoming her home. My arms had to wait while she collected … Continue reading
Nakita Webb 11/30/14 – Just Be You
This week’s guest writer is Nakita Webb. Nakita is a writer with a passion for social injustice pieces and helping people find their healing. She likes to dig up buried truths, and let them breathe and exist. She enjoys reading, … Continue reading
One Year of Letters 