Summer: Hot, humid and hopeful July 27, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church Maybe if we approached summer more like children – slowing down, soaking in a little extra time with nature, and letting ourselves dive a little deeper into something that helps us feel more alive – we might encounter God in a new way.
Talking toast, nests, ice cream sandwiches, and peach season (7 Quick Takes) July 24, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window How do you like your toast? I like mine to be just barely toasted as if hardly touched by the heat.
When your life is an episode of “The Floor Is Lava” July 22, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window If you’ve seen “The Floor Is Lava” on Netflix, you know how it works. A team of friends or family members races to get across an obstacle course decorated like a household room, working together and trying not to fall into the red liquid floor. Fall into the lava, and you’re out of the game. […]
The right place at the right time July 19, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Ordinary headlights. Ordinary moths. An ordinary evening. But together they formed an extraordinary moment of wonder. As I watched, the car turned off its lights, the moths disappeared, and it was over.
Every day is different, especially when there’s homemade apple pie, and more (7 Quick Takes) July 17, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window It can feel that every day is the same. But take a look at the sunset, and you can’t help but realize that each one is so different.
Feathering a nest July 14, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Our little finch is making a nest. How does he know what to do? God must be whispering in his ear.
A new look, an old calendar, Tropical Storm Fay and more (7 Quick Takes) July 11, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Notice anything different? The website has been redesigned, so 7 Quick Takes has a new look.
A sign that God loves us July 8, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window How deep is the love of our Father in heaven that He gives us so many little gifts—sweet or salty or amusing or loving—throughout the day. Sometimes it’s just a matter of recognizing that He’s in each and every one.
Good fun with badminton, cooking and cutting hair at home, and more (7 Quick Takes) July 3, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window We kicked off summer by ordering a badminton set, and it arrived this week. Our boys are quickly mastering the sport and surpassing me in skill.
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.
