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• On Global Connections

  

  On a sleepy, hot summer afternoon I posted a note on a friend’s Facebook wall. “Hey, did you know a girl at the International School in Islamabad who had her... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2013 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Practical Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis

  “Let my heart be broken with the things that break the heart of God.”*My husband left for Eastern Turkey and the Syrian border on Friday from Logan Internationa... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2013 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Killing the Saudades (Matar Saudades)

  

  How can a place I’ve never been feel so familiar?For the past 8 days I’ve been on a service trip to Goa, India. As is the case with most trips where you go to... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2013 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Live in the Land, Do Good, Bake Muffins

  

  Woven throughout the Old Testament is the theme of exile.We are given example on example of individuals in exile, of a people in exile, of a community in exile. Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2013 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Double Dipping

  by RobynnLast Sunday morning at church we were short on servers for the Communion Service. It was Labour Day weekend. Everyone was out of town I guess…at least... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2013 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Kaleidoscope of Colors

  

  Life feels like a kaleidoscope of colors and fabrics, textures and sounds. So much of life here in Goa is lived in living color. Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2013 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Time to Engage

  I write this from Goa, India where a fan helps to dry out the high humidity, evidenced in the sweat on my face, and a tiny baby frog hops away from my luggage... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2013 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Letter to Marilyn as She Travels to India

  For over 21 years I lived in Pakistan and never made it to India, despite her being right next door. For those from the region, this will not surprise you. Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2013 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Dream Becomes a Reality and I Become Afraid

  

  I like to communicate. A lot.I love speaking and leading workshops – in fact, it’s my favorite part of my job as a public health nurse. Hand me a topic and a... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Settling & Surviving: The Arrival Manifesto (a Repost)

  

  This post was originally written 2 years ago. I’m resurrecting it as the timing is perfect. It is dedicated to all those who are beginning – again. Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2013 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• A View and a Door

  

  I never realized how empty and quiet a coffee table could look. I’ve written before about our love for books and how dull women have immaculate coffee tables. Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2013 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Life Overseas – Words Matter & Muffin Monday

  

  Readers – today I am at A Life Overseas talking about words. And how they matter. Would love it if you would join me. Here is an excerpt from the piece:In healt... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2013 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Last Child

  

  Today is packing day. Packing up Rockport. Packing away summer.Packing off our two youngest to head early Monday to colleges in New York City and Brookline. Lik... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2013 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Last Days of Summer

  

  This summer we have had many days where it’s always ten minutes before two in the afternoon. Days where we are free of the burden of time and can rest our... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2013 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happy Being Me

  

  by RobynnLast year I participated in an Eight Day Ignatian Silent Retreat. I’m wearing the same t-shirt today and it brought back this memory. Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2013 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• When There is No Other Hand

  

  Although I’ve not seen it in years, Fiddler on the Roof is one of my favorite shows/movies. I’ve watched the movie numerous times and seen the performance live... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2013 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Scammed

  

  The ad looked so legitimate: an apartment in New York City, not too far under the average price of the area. Two small bedrooms, furnished, near Strand Book... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2013 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Cross, A Camel and a Nosepin – Outer Symbols of an Inner Self

  

  On a gold chain around my neck I wear an Ethiopian cross and a small gold camel. When I take them off my neck feels naked, but more than that my identity feels... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2013 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Velvet, Steel, & Muffins

  

  Everyone needs a friend who is velvet and steel. A friend who exudes grace, but isn’t afraid to speak pure, raw truth into our lives. A friend who sees us... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2013 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Egypt – a Call to Pray

  

  *********************My love for Egypt is no surprise to Communicating Across Boundaries readers. Despite no longer having a vicarious presence in the country... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2013 RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION