Author Archives: Mark

2016-03-22 Had Fun Last weekend

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia,   I had fun last weekend.  Michèle drove down from Dallas and stayed in San Antonio.  She was pooped Friday night when she got in.  There was a big thunderstorm she had to drive through right … Continue reading →

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2016-03-16 New Phone

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, I’m trying something new. I was issued my new company phone today. As long as I answer it for work related issues they don’t mind what I do in my own time. So I’m writing this … Continue reading →

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2016-03-14 Happy Pi Day

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, I had a very relaxing weekend with Martin and Jen. I stayed in San Antonio to save money. Until I get my first paycheck, I’ve been having to pinch pennies. Frequently at work, leftovers from other … Continue reading →

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2016-03-10 Anniversaries

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, I’m not looking forward to tomorrow. Joseph, it is your 17th birthday and 10 years since I’ve seen the two of you last. Every year, I get a little morose on the 11th of March. This … Continue reading →

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Starting again

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, I finally got the call yesterday morning that I’ll be starting my new job Monday morning. It’s in San Antonio working for USAA. I’m not exactly clear what I’ll be developing and likely won’t be allowed … Continue reading →

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Time to come clean

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, I can only hope my letters are getting to you. Mary, if you are the one reading them then know my words are true. I get a report every day on who reads this. I’ve had … Continue reading →

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01-02-2016 A Few Photos from Last Year

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, This is going to go a little backwards since I went through the photo’s from the bottom up. The first picture is of the Christmas tree.  If you look closely you can see your presents underneath … Continue reading →

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01-01-2016 It’s a New Year

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, Again, I’ve been reluctant to write to you. It’s difficult. It only reminds me of how much I miss you two. I really wish you could have been here for Christmas. Your presents were under the … Continue reading →

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12-06-2015 Decorations are up (and the Grinch is back)

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, The decorations are up. The lights are hung. And your presents are back under the tree.  They’ve been there every year since my first Christmas without you. All the leaves are falling in the yard and … Continue reading →

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12-02-2015 It’s been a while

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, It’s been a while since I’ve written to you on Father’s Day back in June. I’ve been through some difficult times since then.  I’m still not working, but I’m looking.  There’s a chance a former boss … Continue reading →

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