Tag Archives: Thanksgiving

The Protectors — Mary – 12/9/2016

Posted on December 9, 2016 by eportugal4

The Protectors December 9, 2016 Two weeks ago, Thanksgiving changed into sadness for me, only because of what’s happening at Standing Rock to the Indigenous people of different tribal nations. The harm they (the National Guard, the DAPL, and the … Continue reading →

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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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An Agnostic’s Thanksgiving Prayer — Amanda – 12/2/2015

Posted on December 2, 2015 by eportugal4

An Agnostic’s Thanksgiving Prayer December 2, 2015 One morning last week, we all woke up to the news that Turkey had shot down a Russian fighter jet. This prompted one of those foxhole prayers we agnostics offer up in times … Continue reading →

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Generations — Lauren Gregory – 11/29/2015

Posted on November 29, 2015 by eportugal4

Our guest writer today is Lauren Gregory, whose historical fiction novel When Doves Fly was released last month. You can find her at her author page, Author Lauren Gregory. Lauren Gregory, who was raised on a horse farm, discovered a … Continue reading →

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Elaina 12/01/14 – Capturing Moments

Posted on December 1, 2014 by eportugal4

Capturing Moments 12/01/14 Dear Me- The runway lights sat in their rows, never changing, only witnessing. When she arrived, they offered safety and direction stretching out like open arms, welcoming her home. My arms had to wait while she collected … Continue reading →

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Mary 11/27/2014 – On This Day

Posted on November 27, 2014 by eportugal4

On This Day November 27, 2014 Mary, Thanksgiving Day came about as a holiday and a time to be thankful for many things in our own lives. This day is also a day of Mourning for the Native American tribes. … Continue reading →

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