Category Archives: Open Letters

Open Letters v1

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Dear Self:

Next time you get excited about big blog changes, like self-hosting, think it through. It’s not easy. You can’t really do it on your own. Thank goodness for amazing friends who are willing to help you, though. (And look for a new Walking With Nora in the near future!)
Sincerely,
Spontaneous Nora

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To: Winter
From: Cold, Cold Nora

I’m kind of tired of you. You deceive me with incredibly sunny days and yet the temperature is barely above freezing. I’m longing for the days of flip-flops and reading outside during my lunch hour. So, dear winter, if you could take a hike sooner rather than later, that would be great. And don’t snow this Sunday night either. That would just be inconvenient.

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To The New GenX Radio Station in STL,

Thank you for taking me back to high school and college. Listening to old school Destiny’s Child, Beastie Boys, and Boyz II Men is quite fun, especially on my way to work. Who doesn’t love singing at the top of their lungs while being transported back to high school dances and football games, days of being a band dork, first kisses, and crazy sleepovers? Keep up the good work and I really hope you stick around!

With Love,
Nostalgic Nora

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Attention: All Semi Trucks

Please do not drive slow in the fast lane during rush hour on my way to work. I respect the fact that you have a deadline and places to go but really, driving slow and being in my way does not please me. If you could just scoot over a few lanes we’d all be much happier.

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Dear 2011,

I know you are going to be an awesome, awesome year. I mean, I just know it. But it seems like you’re already going to fast! My calendar is booking into May… any chance you could slow down, just a tiny bit? That would be appreciated. If not, well, I’ll embrace every moment possible as long as you promise to continue to be a rocking new year, ok?

Love,
Nora

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What letter(s) would you write today?

Open Letters: HP, Storks, (M)TV and more

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Dear Harry Potter Series,

I *finally* get what all the hype was about. The books are imaginative,  the writing creative but not too flowery, and the plot is definitely a page turner. I’m enjoying the first book and look forward to the others.

Yours in Reading,
Nora

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Attn: Stork
From: Nora

I love that so many of my friends are having babies (I know a total of 15 people pregnant right now), but could you try to space it out a little bit more? I’m all for baby showers but about half these showers are in the next few months and I’m not sure my checkbook can handle it.

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Yo, weekends. I don’t know what the deal is. I get up early and stay up late so that I can enjoy and still you fly by. I don’t get it. Do what you can to slow the heck down in the future.

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Sunday Night TV,

I’m not sure why you decided it was necessary to schedule my two favorite shows at the same time. You know this girl doesn’t have DVR and thus I have to decide each week which show to watch. I’m hopelessly behind on one of them and would appreciate it if going forward you could be more schedule-friendly for me.

Sincerely,
Already Over Scheduled Nora

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To My Neighbors,

Would it be possible for you to ask your lawn service dudes to not come at 7am on a Saturday morning? Even if some of us are up and about, we’d rather not have the background to our breakfast be the sound of mowers. It would also be awesome if you could ask your lawn service dudes to refrain from blocking the entire road when they park.

With Respect,
The Girl who likes peace and quiet on Saturday Morning

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MTV:
You made a big, big mistake last week.
You know what I’m talking about.
I kind of hate you right now.
- Definitely no longer a fan

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Summer Nights,

There is sometimes nothing sweeter than sitting poolside, an ice cold beer in my hands, Jack at my feet, my family around me, just talking, laughing, enjoying. Thanks for extending your daylight hours for us and giving us these opportunities.

With Great Appreciation,
Nora

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Do you have any letters you’d like to write today?

Letters: Russell Brand, Fish Wire, Libraries, Knees and more

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Dear Russell Brand,

Thank you for being hilarious in Get Him to the Greek. After wrestling with advanced corporate finance for a day, it was just what I needed. I’ve developed a new crush on you, your accent and your eyeliner-wearing self. Please do a comedy tour and come to StL.

With adoration,
Nora

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To: Rude, Loud Neighbor
From: Nora, the eternal Hippie

It has recently come to my attention that you have strung fishing wire above your pool and deck area in an attempt to keep (trap?) ducks from coming into your pool area. We live in suburbia with trees, ponds, shrubs so it’s only natural that we will have ducks. It’s one thing to not like them; it’s an entirely different beast if you try to kill/harm them. Have you thought about the noise, pain and mess the ducks will make if they are trapped? I’m incredibly disgusted. Animals were here first, then humans. Consider that before you continue to concrete your entire backyard.

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Attention: Left Knee

It’s been about five weeks of physical therapy and overall, you’re showing great signs of improvement. I appreciate your cooperation and willingness to work hard to allow me to exercise again. However, this little bit of inflamation and setback for no good reason? It’s not ok. Exercise is my release. It’s how I get through the work weeks. Sure, I’m learning to cope in other ways but let’s commit to getting 100% better. I’d like to run a few 5ks later this summer, so let’s work towards that shall we? Keep up the good work and keep the eye on the prize.

Yours in Exercise,
Nora

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Dear St. Louis Libraries:

I’m pretty excited about the adult reading challenge you have in place this summer. Chances to win Barnes & Noble gift cards? Sign me up. I also love that you have a book club and have increased the new releases section. My only request: plesae be open on Sundays and maybe consider some outdoor seating for the lovely summer nights we have?

Always,
Book Addict

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To: Summer
From: Nora

Please don’t disappear within a blink of an eye. My weekends now through mid-July are filling up and sadly my days are spent within the walls of corporate America but I’d really like to have some lazy summer days and really enjoy you. Try to stick around as long as you can.

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Dear Jack,

Your sixth birthday is coming up in July. I can’t believe we’ve shared six years together already; you’ve been such a loving, happy, spunky, adorable dog. Thank you for loving me unconditionally and waiting for me by the door each evening. Adopting you was one of the smartest decisions I’ve ever made.

Love,

Your Dog Mamma

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Any letters you want to write today?

Monday Open Letters

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Dear Father Time,

Any chance you could slow down? Weekends go by in a blink of an eye. Four years goes to fast: it seems like just yesterday I was standing next to my best friend from college during her wedding and on Saturday we celebrated her first baby. I can’t handle the time warped speeds that life seems to be going at these days.

Sincerely,
Not a Time Traveler

Attention: Grad School Professors
From: Nora, Dedicated Student
Re: Final Grades

I did the work you asked me to do well within the parameters of the semester. I understand you have other finals to grade, but could you please post our final grades already? The suspense is killing me.

Dear Rain Clouds,
Go away. Seriously. Disregard anything I’ve previously said about loving rain on this here blog because right now I want you to just disappear. I can’t mow the lawn. I can’t take Jack for long walks. The construction on my parents’ house can’t start as long as your around. Just shoo!

Respectfully,
One Tired Rain Lover

Dear Self,

It’s technically your “summer” break. Two weeks of glorious no homework, no quiz, no test days. Take advantage of it.

Yours Truly,
Your Inner Overacheiver

Dear Movie Makers,
Could we maybe spend a little more time on creating original scripts than doing remakes? Is it really necessary to remake movies that already rocked (I’m looking at you, Robin Hood)? I’d like a little more creativity and originality at the box office this summer.

Yours,
Bored with the Box Office

To: Food Allergies
From: One Fed-up Nora

It’s about time you go away. I’ve had enough of having to monitor my food for “poison.” I’m craving cantelope and bananas, raw carrots and broccoli. I’d much rather not have to carry a big purse with me everywhere I go to accommodat the Epi-Pen or panic if I think I’ve ingested something that could kill me. It’s been three years. Shouldn’t you be moving along by now?

Dear Target,

Thank you for having such adorable sandals and flats this season. At $15 a pair they don’t break the bank and they make my outfits that much more adorable.

With Love,
Addicted to Shoes

To All the Lovely Men & Women Going to Vegas this weekend:

Have a lovely time. I’m sorry I won’t get to be there this year but count me in for next year! Enjoy the experience, the comraderie, the hugs, newfound friendships, epic-ness that is the blogging world. Just promise you won’t forget me while you’re partying it up Vegas-style.

Love always,
Nora