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White Woman Running by Elaina Portugal

Posted on June 5, 2020 by eportugal4

White Woman Running By: Elaina Portugal June 5th, 2020   Before I broke my back, I was a runner. There was nothing better than going out early in the morning or later in the evening when the world was dark … Continue reading →

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The Innocent Racist – Elaina Portugal – 2-05-2018

Posted on February 5, 2018 by eportugal4

The Innocent Racist  – Elaina Portugal “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Maya Angelou The sun beat down on our backs; sweat trickled along our hairlines making us scratch. Sweaty … Continue reading →

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Picking up the Pieces — Anonymous Guest – 12/5/2016

Posted on December 5, 2016 by eportugal4

Picking up the Pieces December 5, 2016 There’s a word for what I’m becoming, but I can’t think of it. A Critic? No … a skeptic? No, that’s not right either. Hold on, let me check a thesaurus … Ah, … Continue reading →

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The Day After- Elaina – November 9th, 2016

Posted on November 9, 2016 by eportugal4

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 →

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That’s What Matters — Tatyana – 8/24/2016

Posted on August 24, 2016 by eportugal4

#ThatsWhatMatters August 24, 2016 Do you believe black lives matter? Do you believe white lives matter? Do you believe all lives matter? Well, I’m here to tell you that your answers, be they affirmative or not, don’t matter. Why? Because … Continue reading →

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Race to the Finish — Colleen – 8/12/2016

Posted on August 12, 2016 by eportugal4

Race to the Finish 12 August 2016 Look at this photo of my classmates and me from 1969. I’m four years old, and it’s a preschool at Brandeis University in Boston. I’m the one with dark pigtails and a soul-piercing … Continue reading →

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Everybody Eyeballs — Mary – 2/24/2016

Posted on February 24, 2016 by eportugal4

Everybody Eyeballs February 24, 2016 Recently I read an article where an Ohio boy was suspended from school for staring at a girl. They both consented to it, because the girl giggled, the boy said. Who put that idea in … 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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Fear and Loathing in the USA – Amanda- 6/24/15

Posted on June 24, 2015 by eportugal4

Fear and Loathing in the USA- June 24, 2015 Dear Reader- On Father’s Day, my family and I saw the movie Inside Out, and it served as antidote for a rough week preceding. Nothing bad happened to me personally, but … Continue reading →

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America, We Have a Problem – Elaina- 6/23/15

Posted on June 23, 2015 by eportugal4

America, We Have a Problem June 23, 2015 Dear Fellow Citizens- Could we just stop for a second and take a breath? We’re throwing around words and phrases like “gun control” and “racism” as if THAT is the cause of … Continue reading →

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