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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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