Category Archives: Elaina
The Day After- Elaina – November 9th, 2016
The Day After -Elaina Portugal November 9th, 2016 Dear Mr. Trump- Congratulations on winning the most coveted job in the world. Today I had to go to work and face my students, students who were not in your camp. I … Continue reading
Thank You, Donald Trump – 8/10/16 – Elaina
Thank you, Donald Trump – Elaina Portugal August 10th, 2016 Dear Reader I have always believed that as a nation, we have come far in our attitudes and beliefs about race and inequality. The 13th, 15th, and 19th Amendments, Brown … Continue reading
18 Summers- July 15th, 2016 – Elaina Portugal
18 Summers-Elaina Portugal July 15, 2016 Dear Reader, Eighteen Summers. That’s all we get. If we’re lucky. Eighteen summers to mold them into caring, compassionate, strong human beings. Eighteen summers to teach them how to be confident, independent, and … Continue reading
I’m Going to Shoot Her – Elaina – June 18th, 2016
I’m Going to Shoot Her – Elaina Portugal June 18th, 2016 Dear Reader- As many of you may know, I own a retail store. We sell open box returns and new items that have box damage that we get from … Continue reading
A Rape Survivor’s View of HB2 – Elaina – April 20th, 2016
A Rape Survivor’s View of HB2- Elaina Portugal April 20th, 2016 Dear North Carolina, There is so much wrong with your HB2. Aside from the whole transgender/public bathroom smoke screen, you’ve legislated a whole range of other discrimination. It is … Continue reading
Thank you Brian Jordan…or was it Frank? – Elaina – 04/13/16
Thank you Brian Jordan… or was it Frank? -Elaina Portugal April 13th, 2016 Dear Reader- Have you ever been on a date with someone and called them the wrong name? And not like you slipped up and said Bob even … Continue reading
Busted Birthday – Elaina – 04/07/16
Busted Birthday – Elaina Portugal April 7th, 2016 Dear Reader- I’m going to be 50 this June. It’s not a birthday that’s caused me angst. Aside from wanting to lose a few more pounds and attaining my motorcycle license, I’ve … Continue reading
Horny Men Always Wanna Ride – Elaina – 03/23/16
Horny Men Always Wanna Ride-Elaina Portugal March 23, 2016 Dear Reader- He strutted into my store walking like he’d just dismounted a horse. With a healthy snort filled with the sound of mucus and a quick clearing of his throat, … 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
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 