Marilyn R. Gardner's Blog, page 92
December 11, 2014
Our Shared World
I entered the bus with relief. It was dark fromthe early sunsetthat comes in December and raining hard. Cold wind …
December 10, 2014
Series on Suffering #11 – an Interlude
Series on Suffering # 11 – an Interlude by Robynn. Take a look here to read other pieces from this …
December 9, 2014
When You’re Told to Pull up Your Bootstraps, and You’re Not Wearing Any Shoes
It’s not often our expertise but the exploration of our own suffering that enables us to be of real assistance.That’s …
December 8, 2014
A Ten-Dollar Coupon and My Poverty of Soul
The ten-dollar coupon had grown hot in my hand. Literally. I was clutching it tightly. I was doing something I …
December 6, 2014
Saturday Travel Quote – Keep Your Suitcase Packed!
Today’s travel quote is from Bettie Addleton – my dear friend and a dear family friend. Bettie’s quote personifies her …
December 4, 2014
Insomnia—Advent’s Distant Cousin
Insomnia—Advent’s Distant Cousin by Robynn. Follow Robynn on Twitter @RobynnBlissand read her posts here. I had a rough night last …
We found Baby Jesus
The night before Thanksgiving we found Baby Jesus. He was in a box of toys that we took down for …
December 3, 2014
These Things I Believe
These things I believe…. That street and subway musicians deserve our spare change. That you should always buy lemonade from …
December 2, 2014
Seasons of Waiting
Each year the season of Advent takes me by surprise. Instead of coming on with a shout, a “look at …
December 1, 2014
Giving Voice to the Longing
Thanksgiving is over. It was a day of grace and gratitude with people from around the world gathered in warmth …
