Finches and freedom July 2, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Freedom is a God-given gift for each of us, given to be used not just to let us grow and thrive, but to let us act and serve out of love for others around us.
Welcome to July June 30, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window July is my favorite month of the year. I love the fullness of the heat and the humidity.
Our first grill, a car parade from afar, a 49th anniversary gift, and birdcage liner (7 Quick Takes) June 26, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window In the excitement about getting pet birds, I have failed to acknowledge another significant change for our family. We got a grill.
Making a real hash of things June 26, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized Maybe today you’re looking for something even more important than hash browns. Maybe you’re searching for hope or peace or comfort or an answer to a difficult problem.
Welcome to the summer of low expectations June 22, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Most years when the school year ends, I take off from work for the first week of summer break. The boys and I have a week of fun. We hit arcades, eat and explore our way through the area, and sometimes throw in an overnight trip to see our cousins in New York. This year […]
The novelty of pet ownership, pandemic dreams, fireworks, and an anniversary (7 Quick Takes) June 19, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window We are in a sweet honeymoon period with our new pet birds. Everything they do is fascinating.
Introducing… June 18, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Our younger son has loved birds for as long as I can remember. And, at some point during this pandemic, he started asking for a pet bird.
Lessons from an unusual school year June 17, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window What have we learned over the past three months?
Greeting uncertainty with optimism June 15, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, The Domestic Church Uncertainty can be scary. But just because the future is unclear doesn’t mean that what lies ahead is terrible.
St. Anthony’s feast day, feed the hummingbirds, the perfect egg sandwich, and more (7 Quick Takes) June 13, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Even though St. Anthony may have had a way with words, he is quoted as saying, “Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak.”
99 Flyswatters on the Wall… June 11, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Everyone needs a little project during this stay-at-home time.
Easy as pie—or prayer June 8, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window When I feel helpless, I try to pick one thing and do it well. The other night I set everything aside to make a pie.
