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Robyn Barberry Commentary

Fortitude: The word of the year
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Fortitude: The word of the year

Robyn BarberryMarch 12, 20213 min read
“Fortitude” was not merely the word of the day on March 13, 2020. It is the word that has defined a year.
Spiritual millionaires
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Spiritual millionaires

Robyn BarberryFebruary 19, 20213 min read
Being a teacher may not buy me the BMW of my dreams, but days like this make me feel like a millionaire.
Worth a Shot: Vaccinated During Catholic Schools Week
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Worth a Shot: Vaccinated During Catholic Schools Week

Robyn BarberryFebruary 4, 20214 min read
We received our first round of coronavirus vaccines and THAT is worth celebrating.
Back to school, pandemic-style: 8 things children want you to know
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Back to school, pandemic-style: 8 things children want you to know

Robyn BarberrySeptember 5, 20207 min read
Going back to school amid a pandemic is a big change, and no matter where students are learning, it can be overwhelming.
8 things your child’s teacher wants you to know this year
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8 things your child’s teacher wants you to know this year

Robyn BarberryAugust 31, 20205 min read
Although this year won’t start like others, the return to school still offers teachers and students alike the opportunity to be our best selves.
7 Summer Reading Tips for Stragglers
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7 Summer Reading Tips for Stragglers

Robyn BarberryAugust 20, 20208 min read
I have been teaching English for 14 years and can share with you a few tips that can help your child stop procrastinating and start celebrating the start of the school year.
Celebrating 80 years of positivity, generosity, adaptability and faith
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Celebrating 80 years of positivity, generosity, adaptability and faith

Robyn BarberryAugust 13, 20206 min read
My Aunt Anne has always made me feel like I was one of her grandchildren. In reality, she makes everyone feel special. She is always trying to find a way to share joy with those who need it most.
Undoer of Knots
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Undoer of Knots

Robyn BarberryAugust 10, 20203 min read
Just as mothers like me untangle their children’s knots, Mary, mother to us all, is always willing to help us with ours.
A Pentecost to remember
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A Pentecost to remember

Robyn BarberryJune 15, 20204 min read
Our visit to St. Anthony lifted me in ways only the Holy Spirit can.
Poetry Madness
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Poetry Madness

Robyn BarberryJune 10, 20204 min read
If you have some extra summer time on your hands, read the poems and complete your own Poetry Madness bracket.
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