God gives us what we need July 27, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church God looks at his children on Earth and knows precisely what we need. He sees who needs a little more rest, a little extra sunshine or a new opportunity – and he provides.
Banana bread, coming home, lucky odometer numbers, and more (7 Quick Takes) July 24, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window When I saw we had four bananas that were nearing the end of their time, I decided to make banana bread—and then actually followed through.
All the good stuff July 20, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window “If I walk through that door, and I don’t have Berger Cookies, I don’t know what will happen,” I joked.
Slushies, golf lessons, new sidewalks, and other summer treats (7 Quick Takes) July 16, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window We’ve been making slushies at home, learning golf, and enjoying other summer fun.
Music across the miles July 14, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window When this pandemic is just a memory let’s keep some of the best aspects like the the virtual children’s piano recitals.
Fish pancakes, a birthday kick-off and cantaloupe confusion (7 Quick Takes) July 9, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window I love looking at the pancakes to see what form they’ve taken on, sort of like clouds in the sky.
Finding a vacation state of mind July 7, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window The problem with vacations, I suppose, is that they end. But that’s part of the joy of vacations, too—that the time is limited and special.
What we did on our beach vacation (7 Quick Takes) July 4, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Funnel cakes and fishing and other fun on our trip to the beach
The generous fisherman June 29, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Then a man who was fishing nearby approached us. “I really want to see them catch something,” he said.
Summer festivities and fun (7 Quick Takes) June 25, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Late on the afternoon of Father’s Day, I said, “I wonder whether I should make cupcakes….”
Dreaming of a slower, gentler summer June 24, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window May this summer be a restful time of renewal, memory-making, and ice cream.
Celebrations, milestones and golden gifts (7 Quick Takes) June 19, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window I’m really enjoying connecting and reconnecting with people I’ve missed so much over the past 15 months.
