Tag Archives: respect

Civility — Colleen – 3/9/2016

Posted on March 9, 2016 by eportugal4

Civility 9 March 2016 As I watch my country go to pieces, I’ve noted another worrisome shift: Americans, who were always a bit uneven in the practice of civility, have apparently abandoned it once and for all. This trend cuts … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found — Amanda- 9/9/15

Posted on September 9, 2015 by eportugal4

Lost and Found  September 9th, 2015 Dear Reader, I love movies that make you think, and I saw one over the weekend: All Is Lost. This seafaring adventure is as tense and suspenseful as a thriller and has a knockout … Continue reading →

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Say a Little Prayer — Kerry – 8/10/2015

Posted on August 10, 2015 by eportugal4

Say a Little Prayer August 10, 2015 Dear Kerry, Today, my five-year-old son held the door for a woman in a full burka. As she walked by, she said, “May Allah be pleased with you.” My little dude nodded and … Continue reading →

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The Problem with Labels – Elaina – 5/14/15

Posted on May 14, 2015 by eportugal4

The Problem With Labels- May 14, 2015 Dear Reader-   Two weeks ago I wrote a letter about empathy because of some upsetting threads I read on Facebook. You can read that letter here. Before and after I wrote the … Continue reading →

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Take a Seat — Colleen – 4/3/2015

Posted on April 3, 2015 by eportugal4

“Take a Seat” 3 April 2015 Elaina’s letter about our near-death experience in South Carolina and the two selfless people who came to our aid reminds me of a smaller—but no less significant—incident that occurred as I headed home from … Continue reading →

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