Tag Archives: love
A Valid Argument — Colleen – 10/16/2015
A Valid Argument 16 October 2015 We humans are born craving the validation of others. It pleases us to know when people appreciate and approve of who we are, what we do. Reciprocal love mutes the doubts that niggle the … Continue reading
Home Again, Home Again, Zippity-Dee
Home Again, Home Again, Zippity-Dee 22 September 2015 Sweet Grecy sings as she sorts out the disarray that occurred in her absence. Her voice is pure and uninhibited, as was my mother’s. The sound of it lifts my spirits and … Continue reading
Happy Anniversary — Kerry – 9/21/2015
Happy Anniversary September 21, 2015 My dear Andy, Today we celebrate our anniversary without fanfare. We haven’t the discretionary cash for even a trip to a coffee shop alone together. It’s been a rough year, but as long as we … Continue reading
The Sometimes Lonesome Lovesick Blues — Sigurd – 9/1/2015
The Sometimes Lonesome Love Sick Blues Tuesday 01 September 2015 Sweet Grecy called last night, as she does every night when away. She asked if it would be a problem for her to stay in the Philippines an additional week. … Continue reading
Alone- Sigurd – 08/25/15
Alone-Sigurd Elleflaadt Tuesday 25 August 2015 Dear Reader- Sweet Grecy is gone. Saturday night she boarded a plane with her mother, and both were whisked off into the air. My precious daughter Samantha is with her cousin in Orange County. … Continue reading
A Heartfelt Letter — Colleen – 8/24/2015
A Heartfelt Letter 24 August 2015 We call ourselves modern, yet we still hold the heart as our most sacred organ. No other part of us represents so great a range of emotions and power. Not only does it drive … Continue reading
The Separation of Church and Hate – Elaina – August 20, 2015
The Separation of Church and Hate– Elaina Portugal August 20th, 2015 Dear Reader, I needed to be talked off the ledge last night. I can’t remember the last time I felt such rage. To be fair, I’ve been on a … Continue reading
The Cookie Table – Kerry – 7/27/15
The Cookie Table- Kerry E.B. Black July 27, 2015 Dear Reader- Here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we have a quaint nuptial tradition. Our weddings boast a cookie table overflowing with homemade confections. Family members pull out favorite recipes, sift the best … Continue reading
It Gets Better With Age – Elaina- July 2nd, 2015
It Gets Better With Age- July 2nd, 2015 Dear Reader- I lay in bed the eve of my 49th birthday, waiting for the inevitable. In our house, birthdays and New Years are synonymous with sex. The concept started as a … Continue reading
Maybe I’m Obtuse- Elaina- 6/26/15
Maybe I’m Obtuse- June 26, 2015 Dear Reader- As social media blew up today as news of SCOTUS ruling in favor of same-sex marriage hit the airwaves, people from both sides of the issue came out in droves to voice … Continue reading
One Year of Letters 