Tag Archives: Markus Randel
12-30-2014 About to be a new year
Dear Joseph and Lucia, Today was a very quiet day. Michèle had to work. I enjoyed the day by making scrambled eggs and fresh baked toast. Rachael was home so there was always entertainment from her and her expressive personality. … Continue reading
12-28-2014 Finding Hope
Dear Joseph and Lucia, I’m looking forward to today. A former classmate of mine throws an annual “Orphans & Widows” Christmas dinner. It’s meant for those that don’t have family to go to during the holidays. Technically, I’m an orphan … Continue reading
12-23-2014 More pictures from the past
Dear Joseph and Lucia, Now that I’m home, I have access to all the scanned pictures on the server. I know I’ve published some of these in the past. Lucia, there’s a whole series of pictures where you are adorable. … Continue reading
12-19-2014 Christmas Break
Dear Joseph & Lucia, It was brought to my attention I’ve been getting too political on this blog. It’s true. This should only be letters to you two. I have another blog that I’ll start using for my political and … Continue reading
12-18-2014 Good Morning
Dear Joseph and Lucia, It appears that Michèle got riled up yesterday and posted a justified rant. I’ve tried to be gentle in my letters, but she was right. You two are getting abused by your mother. When she tells … Continue reading
10-16-2014 Coming Clean
Dear Joseph and Lucia, I have to admit that in my last post I pretended that everything was fine on my end. I lied. It took me a few days to accept the news and become willing to share it. … Continue reading
09-12-2014 Home
Dear Joseph and Lucia, It was a very nice morning today. It was in the 50’s. I was curled up deep under the covers with the cat up next to me. I didn’t want to get out of bed, but … Continue reading
09-11-2014 Faith
Dear Joseph and Lucia, I’ll start out today by apologizing. I plan to go a little deep. I had a revelation during lunch while listening to an interview on NPR. Before I met your mother, I was considered atheist. Agnostic … Continue reading
09-09-2014 It’s a good day
Dear Joseph and Lucia, It’s a good morning after all the mess over last weekend. I met with my doctor this morning. She’s been monitoring my progression as I went through a recent bought of depression. The medications I’m on … Continue reading
08-15-2014 Encouragement
Dear Joseph and Lucia, I’ve recently been going through a tough spot emotionally. Writing to you guys every day reminds me of how much I miss you. For years, professionals, friends, and family have recommended I do this, but I was … Continue reading


