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You’ve Got to be Carefully Taught

Published on June 23, 2017June 23, 2017 by Marilyn1 Comment

Last night I went to an Iftar celebration. It was sponsored by the Greater Boston Muslim Health Initiative – a group that periodically meets to focus on specific health needs of the Muslim community in… More

On Being Local – A Guest Post

Published on March 30, 2017April 1, 2017 by Marilyn13 Comments

I’m delighted to welcome Michael Pollock to my blog today! Michael is a fellow ATCK, but he’s also a friend and someone who “gets” this journey. Read more about Michael at the end of the… More

When a Lion Needs Courage

Published on January 23, 2017April 27, 2021 by Marilyn11 Comments

The Wizard of Oz is well-known by many. It is referenced in writing and in conversation – called an ‘icon of pop-culture’ for Americans. In terms of characters, there is Dorothy, a sweet and cheery… More

Is Your Soul Restless?

Published on October 31, 2016October 31, 2016 by Marilyn4 Comments

“Is your Soul Restless?” The sign is written in bold white letters on a red background Underneath the words is a quote from Saint Augustine: “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart… More

For Love of Little K–a re-worked repost

Published on July 15, 2016 by Robynn BlissLeave a comment

I wrote this piece in August of 2014 after Michael Brown was shot. The town of Ferguson was in a state of shock and confusion. Peaceful protests eventually turned violent. It lasted for days. That… More

Beware: the Language of Heaven is Hell for the Passenger

Published on April 19, 2016April 20, 2016 by Marilyn8 Comments

While living in the Middle East, we would often quote Islamic scholars and proclaim that we were “learning the language that we’ll all speak in Heaven.” We were not joking. With its rich phrases and flow, Arabic is… More