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The Elephant in the Room — Colleen – 12/1/2016

Posted on December 1, 2016 by eportugal4

The Elephant in the Room 1 December 2016 You may have noticed the long period of silence from One Year of Letters. In addition to the individual pressures keeping us from our beloved keyboards, we’ve all been reeling from the … Continue reading →

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Depth Perception — Colleen – 5/8/2015

Posted on May 8, 2015 by eportugal4

Depth Perception 8 May 2015 Everyone, without exception, has cultural myopia. We can’t see things clearly because the factors that formed us have prejudiced our ability to view the world objectively. Our family’s religion, politics, class, education, and general health … Continue reading →

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Colleen 12/5/2014 – The Arrogance of Fixers

Posted on December 5, 2014 by eportugal4

5 December 2014 Dear Colleen, One of the many appealing aspects of your friendship with Elaina is the opportunity to engage in lively philosophical discussions. Last night she asked about your next-door neighbor who, despite a stellar attendance record and … Continue reading →

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Colleen 10/17/2014 – Haters Gonna Hate

Posted on October 17, 2014 by eportugal4

Haters Gonna Hate 17 October 2014 Dear Colleen, This week you’ve been thinking a lot about hate. It affects all of us, no matter how hard we try to avoid it. Hate ranges from the petty, such as a dislike … Continue reading →

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