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My Loser Column

September 20, 2007 by Caryn Leave a Comment

My Loser Column

The following is a sample column I entered into my local paper’s (The Doings) column contest. Didn’t make the cut. Go figure. But I hate to waste the written word—so I’m posting it! A Warmer View of Christians A few months back a new study reported that among the college professors surveyed, over 50 percent […]

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God in Mary Janes

September 14, 2007 by Caryn 1 Comment

God in Mary Janes

“Maybe some women leap into the arms of the Goddess because all of us desperately want the Divine to walk in our Mary Janes.” –Lilian Calles Barger in Chasing Sophia When I first read these words in the beginning of Lilian Calles Barger’s terrific book, I have to admit, I giggled a bit. God in […]

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Free to Be…You and Me

September 8, 2007 by Caryn Leave a Comment

Free to Be…You and Me

Last night during a middle-of-the-night nursing session, the song “Free to Be You and Me” ran through my head. This is one of those “You know you’re a child of the 70s if…” songs. So if you are, you know it. If you aren’t, click here. I remember singing it in a grade school program […]

Filed Under: Faith, Identity, Motherhood

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