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Dear Court Rooms of America,

This is how William Penn outlines the proceeding of court for his "Frame of the Government of Pennsylvania in America." Perhaps we could take a few notes. . . 

"All pleadings, processes, and records in courts shall be short, and in English, and in an ordinary and plain Character, that they may be understood, and Justice speedily administered" (35). 

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Penn, William. "Frame of the Government of Pennsylvania in America." For the Record: A Documentary History of America, vol. 1, 
              edited by David E. Shi and Holly A. Mayer, W.W. Norton and Company, 2016, 32-37. 

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Dear Writers of Vehicle Commercials,

Are actors fake people? 

I understand what you are trying to communicate, but please choose words that more accurately describe what you are trying to say.

Sincerely,

 a performing artist who would like to be considered fully human

Dear social media/culture-at-large,

Could you be more self-obsessed?

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Dear producers of The Hobbit and other concerned parties, 

There are innumerable reasons why I have a strong disliking for your artistic representation of the beloved story originally compiled by Mr. Tolkien. However, there is really no need to list all of them as it will not change anything for you (plural) or me. 

I really just have one simple request. 

Would you please record the rest of the Misty Mountains song?

I really loved your composition and arrangement (and lots of other musical terms I don't quite understand), but when I make some tea and find a warm blanket and play the version from the soundtrack, it is over before my tea is even cool enough to start drinking which is hardly helpful when trying to set a mood for an evening (or afternoon or morning for that matter).

I would be willing to reconcile a few of my differences (I can't promise all of them) if you would just record the rest of song (i.e. all of the verses written by Mr. Tolkien in the actual story with the title "The Hobbit").

that's all,

Rachel

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Dear Erie,

You need to work on your hospitality/welcoming skills.
I am not excited to walk to class tomorrow.

 You should be very thankful that I'm excited about the class.

That is all,
Rachel

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Dear Erie, 

why???

sincerely, 

a cold (and tired) college student who is ready to go home. 

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Dear University Professor,

You cannot just change the pronunciation of the name of a pre-Socratic philosopher because you "have decided that your way is easier".

feeling quite distraught,

Rachel

p.s. If you say "good job" after each students speaks, there is really no need to say anything at all.

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Dear Grand Allegro, 

I'm beginning to think that the prospects of me meeting you again soon are almost non-existent. I know I need to focus more on the rest of my ballet technique, but I desperately miss flying across the room with giant, soaring jumps. Each term, I keep hoping the next teacher will focus on you or least consistently give one of your combinations at the end of class; and, each term, it doesn't happen. Perhaps, this summer will be filled with jumps? 

Until then, know that you have not been forgotten and are greatly missed, 

Rachel 

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Dear Dove chocolates,

Thank you for your deliciousness, but pleeeaaase stop telling me that "daydreaming is free" on the inside of your wrappers.

Honestly, daydreaming isn't free at all. It's enslaving.

It teaches me to create my own plans for my future instead of trusting the Lord's plan for my future.
It teaches me to look to myself for fulfillment instead filling myself in the glory of my Savior.
It teaches me to create a "new", comfortable reality for myself instead of looking for ways to be a light in the reality Christ has given to me.
It allows me to entertain the thought that something could be more beautiful that the gospel at work in my heart and the world right now --- and that will NEVER be true.

thanks for making chocolate though,

Rachel :)