Category Archives: Elaina

18 Summers- July 15th, 2016 – Elaina Portugal

Posted on July 15, 2016 by eportugal4

  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 →

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I’m Going to Shoot Her – Elaina – June 18th, 2016

Posted on June 18, 2016 by eportugal4

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 →

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A Rape Survivor’s View of HB2 – Elaina – April 20th, 2016

Posted on April 20, 2016 by eportugal4

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 →

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Thank you Brian Jordan…or was it Frank? – Elaina – 04/13/16

Posted on April 13, 2016 by eportugal4

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 →

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Busted Birthday – Elaina – 04/07/16

Posted on April 7, 2016 by eportugal4

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 →

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Horny Men Always Wanna Ride – Elaina – 03/23/16

Posted on March 23, 2016 by eportugal4

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 →

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It’s the Way… – Elaina – 2/14/16

Posted on February 14, 2016 by eportugal4

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 →

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Perspective – Elaina – 2/5/16

Posted on February 5, 2016 by eportugal4

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 →

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Because He Has Big Balls? – Elaina – 1/29/16

Posted on January 29, 2016 by eportugal4

Because He Has Big Balls? – Elaina Portugal January 29th, 2016 Dear Reader- I typically stay out of the political arena when it comes to OYOL, but this Presidential campaign has me scratching my head wondering about where we are … Continue reading →

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Tripping in My Sleep — Elaina – 12/31/2015

Posted on December 31, 2015 by eportugal4

Tripping in My Sleep December 31, 2015 The brain is a wild and mysterious thing. Yesterday morning as I struggled to wake up, I lay in that quasi sleep state where you know you’re sleeping and dreaming, but you’re also … Continue reading →

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