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The Protectors — Mary – 12/9/2016
The Protectors December 9, 2016 Two weeks ago, Thanksgiving changed into sadness for me, only because of what’s happening at Standing Rock to the Indigenous people of different tribal nations. The harm they (the National Guard, the DAPL, and the … Continue reading
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Tagged Indigenous people, rights, Standing Rock, taking a stand, Thanksgiving, water
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Life Goes On — Mary – 1/16/2016
Life Goes On January 16, 2016 It’s been five years and one month since my Dad passed away on Christmas Day. Thirty-three years ago, my mom passed away in the same month she was born. Being a numbers addict, I … Continue reading
Getting Lost in Books — Mary – 11/10/2015
Getting Lost in Books November 10, 2015 Dear Reader, Libraries have impacted my world in ways I never expected. My parents didn’t go to the library in the city, nor were they oral storytellers or readers in a big way; … Continue reading
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Tagged books, hearing impaired, libraries, the value of reading, voracious reading
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The Impact of One Year of Letters — Mary – 10/17/2015
The Impact of One Year of Letters Dear Reader, When I first started writing weekly letters, I found myself turning a new corner in my life. I didn’t have a clue to what oneyearofletters.com would mean to my life on … Continue reading
It’s That Kind of Weekend — Mary – 5/24/2015
It’s That Kind of Weekend May 23, 2014 Dear M, Sitting on the porch swing in the morning sun, you caught sight of the flag of USA flying in the wind just down the road from where you live. Since … Continue reading
Perspective- Mary- 5/13/15
Perspectives May 16th, 2015 Dear M, Speaking with an elderly friend has given you pause for thought. As you listened to her the other day, you wondered if you would sit around when you reach your 90’s and talk about … Continue reading
Forget-Me-Nots- Mary – 4/25/15
Forget-Me-Nots April 18, 2015 Dear M, You believe in marriage, preferably one that lasts a lifetime. Your mom and dad were together for forty-five years until she died. You’ve always dreamed of having a marriage like that and having five … Continue reading
End of an Era – Mary- 4/18/15
End of an Era April 18, 2015 Dear M, Change is hard. You are struggling with the knowledge that your family is selling the land, the land that has been part of your family’s history going back to your Grandpa’s … Continue reading
