A blooming bush, staycation plans, the wurst dinner, Father’s Day fun, and more (7 Quick Takes) June 21, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window The butterfly bush that was my Mother’s Day gift has started to bloom! I’m looking forward to seeing the butterflies come from far and wide to visit.
A tuxedo for graduation June 17, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window I’m not a mother who thinks my children need to have everything they want when they want it, but when our 11-year-old asked for a tuxedo, I couldn’t help myself.
A trip to Chicago, meeting Sister Jean, seeing a long-time friend for the first time, and a birthday wish (7 Quick Takes) June 14, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window I find flying to be completely exhilarating and also terrifying. I do love to fly. But I also believe that we will probably crash. I’m always astounded when we land safely at the other end.
When less – or different – is more June 11, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church As the first blossoms of spring transition into the vibrant greens of early summer, may we be open to the opportunities that lie ahead, recognizing that each of us can contribute to our family, our community, and our world in different ways at different moments.
A love of nature, pizza delivery, National Donut Day, a moment of fame, and more (7 Quick Takes) June 7, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window During our visit to my in-laws on Maryland’s Eastern Shore last weekend, I took our boys on a trip to the store. As we were driving, I saw something move out of the corner of my eye and my younger son yelled, “STOP!”
In the right place at the right time June 3, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window This wasn’t a mistake. We weren’t attending Mass in some random parish that just happened to fit our travel schedule. We were exactly where we were supposed to be.
Cooking up a fun summer, graduation gifts, buddy benches, and a flag cake (7 Quick Takes) May 31, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window The other day our younger son came to me with an idea. “What if we filled a jar with pieces of paper with fun things to do this summer? We could pick one every day and then go do it!”
Is it summer vacation yet? May 29, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window It’s not that I’m ready for summer. It’s just that I need the school year to end.
67 Ways to Do the Works of Mercy with Your Kids (An author Q&A) May 28, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Books, Open Window With very full lives, it can be easy to feel that there’s no way to fit anything else into your day. So, when I saw that Heidi Indahl had written 67 Ways to Do the Works of Mercy with Your Kids, I was immediately intrigued.
Yard sales, commencement joy, cotton candy for breakfast, and free Easter egg dye (7 Quick Takes) May 24, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window I could write quick takes or take care of the pile of dirty dishes in the sink. I think we both know which one I picked.
A graduation address by the rider-less Preakness horse, Bodexpress May 19, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window, Uncategorized If you run the race you were meant to run, if you do it with heart and conviction and joy, you will discover you don’t need the winner’s circle. Because you will already have won.
How to celebrate Mother’s Day, losing teeth, little league lessons, and more (7 Quick Takes) May 17, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Our Mother’s Day tradition is to go to the florist on the day before Mother’s Day to pick up a flowering basket for our back porch. It’s simple and fun and everyone enjoys it.
