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• Series on Suffering #3: “We’re Guaranteed It!”

  

  Suffering #3: We’re guaranteed it! by RobynnEntitlement is an interesting and pervasive attitude these days. I deserve to feel good about myself. I deserve... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2014 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Accepting Limitations, Pressing On

  

  I’m back. If the cool 55 degree weather doesn’t communicate this to me, the solicitations and “compliments” (Hey are you married? You look my age! Will you be m... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2014 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Book Review – Between Worlds: Essays on Culture and Belonging

  

  Marilyn:Thank you TCKNextstop! Originally posted on Next Stop: Between Worlds: Essays on Culture and Belonging by Marilyn R. Gardner When I found out that... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2014 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Everywhere is on My List

  

  Could there be a more perfect quote for those of us with who wear travel like we wear our favorite shoes? I don’t think so – but let’s find out. I invite you... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2014 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Series on Suffering – “A Container for an Ocean of a God”

  

  Suffering : A container for an Ocean of a God! by Robynn. Find all Robynn’s posts here. Find a quiet spot with a cup of tea or coffee to read this one. You’ll b... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2014 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• When the World Rushes Too Fast

  

  I went to my closet to pull out clothes to wear, going for the long pants and a warm shirt. “No”they screamed! “Don’t pick us! It’s too soon!” And I screamed... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2014 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Life Overseas – Living Between Worlds

  

  For as long as I can remember I have lived between worlds.My first memories of life are from a rooftop in the southern area of Pakistan. Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Rx Laundry

  

  “Rx Laundry” by Robynn. Follow Robynn on Twitter @RobynnBlissMondays are the days I reserve for laundry.The weekends are pretty crazy around here. Our son... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2014 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• We Said Goodbye

  

  It’s my daughter’s birthday today. Way before 9/11 happened it was Annie’s Birthday. For years we had a dilemma – we wanted to celebrate Annie even as it was... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2014 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Collect.Sort. Reminisce.Throwaway.Repeat

  

  We have begun the infinite process of sorting and ridding ourselves of stuff. As my husband said the other day – we want to simplify so that we can spend time o... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2014 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• “We Speak the Language of Elsewhere”

  

  “A janitor is sweeping the courtyard. He’s a dark shade of sunny……So I go to Azibo, the janitor. He’s old and I’m young, but we both speak the language of... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2014 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Resilient Orthodox – “Axios”

  

  “Axios!” The Bishop proclaims in a strong, authoritative voice. “Axios!” We respond in loud unison.“Worthy!” He proclaims and again we repeat after him – this... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2014 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• I’ve Lost My Longings

  

  ! by RobynnSeveral years ago I accidentally attended an eight day Ignatian silent retreat. (Robynn? Quiet for Eight Days? That doesn’t happen on purpose! Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2014 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Boarding School Paradox

  My friend Rachel wrote a piece that she published on Brain Child Magazine called “What Not to Say to the Parents of Boarding School Kids” – a vulnerable post... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2014 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Belva’s Blue Platter: A Story of Redemption

  

  This summer I said to Robynn “Any time you’re ready to write more for Communicating Across Boundaries I’m ready to have you!” I meant every word of it. Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2014 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Puddleglum’s Declaration

  

  Although only 2 weeks, it has been a good rest. The longest time I have spent away from the blog in three years. It was a time of saying goodbye to our oldest... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2014 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Dance of Parenthood

  

  It begins like a slow dance or ballet. The music is beautiful and haunting. That baby we take home from the hospital, from the orphanage, or from the foster car... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2014 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Stretch Marked Soul

  

  by RobynnWhen I was pregnant with my first child, my beloved grandmother instructed me to get some coconut oil based cream and apply it to my enlarged belly. Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2014 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• I’m From….

  

  I’m From…by Robynn and AdelaideAdelaide is a sophomore in high school. She’s in grade 10. The Language Arts teacher wanted them to write a poem introducing... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2014 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• For Love of Little K

  

  by RobynnI just spent a couple of hours catching up with my friend Kimmery. Because of the nature of the summers we’ve both had we haven’t seen each other in... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2014 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION