Author Archives: eportugal4
Civility — Colleen – 3/9/2016
Civility 9 March 2016 As I watch my country go to pieces, I’ve noted another worrisome shift: Americans, who were always a bit uneven in the practice of civility, have apparently abandoned it once and for all. This trend cuts … Continue reading
Hit and Run — Kerry – 3/7/2016
Hit and Run March 7, 2016 Sometimes, life hits us in the gut, slamming us with hard choices. We must decide how to respond, choose our course of action despite the push and crash. Will we do the right thing … Continue reading
Bridges — Kerry – 2/29/2016
Bridges February 29, 2016 I live in the City of Bridges. Pittsburgh has over 450 of them. Most of these monstrosities of steel and stone bear marks of their Victorian era heritage, and inspections prove many unsafe. Yet, we “Yinzers” … Continue reading
Viva the Vampire Slayer — Kerry – 2/22/2016
Viva the Vampire Slayer (and Family Unifier) February 22, 2016 As a parent, we often do things we’d otherwise never consider, simply because the action might benefit our children. We eat the inedible breakfasts in bed and Easy Bake creations … Continue reading
Planting Hope — Kerry – 2/15/2016
Planting Hope February 15, 2016 In February, seed catalogues arrive with their promise of spring. I have always enjoyed browsing, circling favorites, setting a budget, and placing my order. Pleasant anticipation and daydreams accompany my wait until the day the … Continue reading
It’s the Way… – Elaina – 2/14/16
It’s the Way…-Elaina Portugal February 14th, 2016 Dear Valentine- We go through life at breakneck speeds. Owning two companies, having four kids, going to school to keep my teaching licence current, running the boys to Boy Scouts, Robotics, Science Olympiad, … Continue reading
My Love Affair with Cars — Colleen – 2/12/2016
My Love Affair with Cars 12 February 2016 The other day, my baby drove away with a man, and I will never see her again. I should probably explain that better. In this case, my baby is a beat-up, twelve … Continue reading
Perspective – Elaina – 2/5/16
Perspective – Elaina Portugal February 5th, 2016 Dear Reader- The picture popped up on my screen, swollen and busted up lips, and I jerked away as if it had been my face that had been punched. I stared at the … Continue reading
One Year of Letters 