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“The best thing, he knew, was to love just a little bit; everything, just a little bit, so when they broke its back, or shoved it in a croaker sack, well, maybe you’d have a little love left over for the next one.”

Dear Paul D.,

You have given Sethe and her family much hope in their journey through life. You have been through hard times similar to theirs, so relating to their suffering and offering assistance was key. Sometimes it may have felt like you were a burden on their lives, especially Denver’s, but in the end, you were what they needed. It was also tough to look past what Sethe had done in the past, as I would feel the same. Although you may have realized she did the best she could, given her situation. It was so important that you cared for her and comforted her as she was hit hard by her decisions until Beloved came along. You need to continue to give her hope and create a good future for Sethe and Denver.

With thanks,

Dylan Pigman

“I made that song up,” said Sethe. “I made it up and sang it to my children. Nobody knows that song but me and my children.” pg. 226

Dear Sethe,

I am writing to assure you that you are doing your best for your children, family, and situation. It is a struggle, but stay strong and keep fighting for your family. You have always tried to do what is best for your children, even if the task is difficult. As their mother, you are their protector. Do not be afraid to call upon the people who care about you, like Paul D. Beloved’s appearance in your life took away from your other daughter, so give Denver her time too.

Best wishes,

Dylan Pigman

“They were a twosome, saying “Your daddy” and “Sweet Home” in a way that made it clear both belonged to them and not to her.” pg. 25

Dear Denver,

Denver, there has been a lot you have been through and will soon encounter. Stay true to yourself and be courageous. Don’t be afraid to speak out on how you truly feel to your mother and Paul D. It may be difficult knowing what they have been through, but you have to do what is best for you sometimes. Your mother and Paul may be causing your loneliness, but they are not the only ones out there who have your back. Do what you want to do, whether that be going into town or finding new friends. Be strong and find yourself.

Best wishes,

Dylan Pigman

“Risky, thought Paul D, very risky. For a used-to-be-slave woman to love anything that much was dangerous, especially if it was her children she had settled on to love.” p.84

Dear Paul D.,

I am writing you to stand by your thoughts. Risky. Risky is a good word for the situation. You know Sethe’s background better than anyone else, having gone through similar circumstances. You have great insight into what to do from your current position. Sethe’s emotions are at risk of becoming abused even more and getting trapped in a very bad place. Be very cautious from here on out. Be real and be thoughtful Paul D. You are the man for the job. Take good care of Sethe and don’t forget about Denver.

With luck,

Dylan Pigman

“124 was spiteful. Full of a baby’s venom.” pg.3

Dear Sethe, Paul, and Denver,

Be wary of this house. Good can come from it, but bad can arise as well. I warn you not to let the hopefulness distract you from the worry and terror that may come. This house may be perfect for your family to connect and have a break from the cruel world you live in, but it does not erase the past. I can not say exactly what it is, but there is something in this house. Stick together as a family and lean on each other; do not let this thing overtake you in any way.

Best wishes,

Dylan Pigman

“To Sethe, the future was a matter of keeping the past at bay.” pg. 42

Dear Sethe,

What you have been through is so terrible and deserves to be resolved within your life. Your past does not determine who you are and will be. I know it is difficult, but the past needs to be shared and spread to others. You are one of the few alive to tell the stories. Let them be known. Do not let your past memories build up inside of you; find a way to let the buildup out. The people close to you are there to help and support you. Everything will slowly fall into place with your efforts. As you know, it will be hard to overcome these obstacles, but you are capable.

With hope,

Dylan Pigman

The other night, my roommate and I invited some of our friends to our dorm to hang out and spend the night before our day off. We played many different group video games in our newly rearranged room. The night consisted of a lot of yelling and laughing with each other. We stayed up very late, with one of my friends asleep on a bean bag. We all slept in and enjoyed our day off.

Me and a couple of my friends decided we would go to the rec center instead of our usual gym session at the Rotunda. The walk there was torture, to say the least. We were lucky enough to get a ride from a friend on the way back. We started off doing a quick lift in the gym, but had to hurry because the rec closed soon. Although, I do prefer lifting at the Rotunda. After the lift, we went in the hot tub and pool. That was much needed and actually very relaxing. We had a nice, unexpected, chat with an older man while we were there too. We ended our night eating at Eastway until it closed.

My roommate and his friends from home convinced me to join their indoor soccer league. To give some background, I have not played soccer since 4th grade. I also was not the greatest either. With this, I was questioning whether this was a dumb idea or not. I eventually decided to give it a shot and got some shin guards at Walmart the day of the first game. We didn’t have many players, so I played the majority of the game. We ended up losing towards the end, but I had a lot more fun than I thought I would. My teammates were also good people to be around and play with, so I will be back for the next game.