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Colleen 11/28/2014 – Two Empty Chairs
Two Empty Chairs 28 November 2014 Dawn breaks over a snow-covered view as I review the aftermath of another holiday. Beyond my window, an unsullied blanket of powdery crystals shields the growth of the past year. Quiet accompanies the muted … Continue reading
Mary 11/27/2014 – On This Day
On This Day November 27, 2014 Mary, Thanksgiving Day came about as a holiday and a time to be thankful for many things in our own lives. This day is also a day of Mourning for the Native American tribes. … Continue reading
11/26/14 – Jennifer – Celebrate Today
Celebrate Today 11/26/2014 Dear Jennifer, Today was big. Aside from the fits of crying punctuating your day, you stood strong in the face of a big fear. You are not your mother. Although you have some of the same challenges, … Continue reading
Colleen 11/21/2014 — Theology
21 November 2014 Dear Colleen, You spent some time discussing theology with Elaina this week, so why not tackle your own personal take on the subject? For starters, you liked her idea of a universal energy flow. You can relate … Continue reading
11/20/14 Mary- The Obstacle
The Obstacle November 20, 2014 Dear Mary, You pushed through obstacles all your life. Don’t stop now. The end goal you set for writing your novel is nearer than you thought possible. Feeling invisible in your own house had made … Continue reading
11/19/2014 Jennifer-Fight
Fight 11/19/2014 Dear Jennifer, Fight. Once upon a time, when you wore scabby knees like a badge, you raised your fists at nearly everyone who dared tell you your place. You fought, you scrapped, you rebelled. You argued, you stood … Continue reading
11/18/14 Sigurd- Come Dance With Me
Tuesday 18 November 2014 Hey Bro, remember how we are taught that if we work hard enough, we can be anything we want to be. That was drilled into our head. It was presented as an absolute truth. What bullshit … Continue reading
Elaina 11/17/14- God and Quantum Mechanics
11/17/14 Dear Reader- This week I am changing the format of my letter and writing it to you, my reader. While it is important to have life affirming conversations with ourselves, and I will continue to do so in future … Continue reading
One Year of Letters 