Tag Archives: disappointment

UnThanksgiving — Elaina – 11/29/2016

Posted on November 29, 2016 by eportugal4

UnThanksgiving November 29, 2016 I didn’t get invited to Thanksgiving Dinner. To be fair, since I moved to North Carolina four and a half years ago, Thanksgiving is typically not a holiday my family of origin spends together. Most years, … 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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The Taste of Unspoken Words – Elaina – 7/30/15

Posted on July 30, 2015 by eportugal4

The Taste of Unspoken Words- Elaina Portugal July 30, 2015 Dear Reader- It is a well known fact that speaking with your mouth full is rude. No one wants to see partially masticated food or hear the slosh of saliva … Continue reading →

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Colleen 1/30/2015 – Deflation

Posted on January 30, 2015 by eportugal4

30 January 2015 Dear Colleen, Today comes the final announcement for a writing contest you entered, and you long more than anything to be that lucky writer. So, go ahead—pretend you are not as nervous as a long-tailed cat in … Continue reading →

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Kerry 1/22/2015 – Cold

Posted on January 22, 2015 by eportugal4

January 22, 2015 Dear Kerry, You need to remember that you’ll get nearly nothing done the day before you change Sarah’s schedule. The day of the schedule change will present its own problems, as well. Selective amnesia or an eternal … Continue reading →

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