The magnificence of an underwhelming autumn October 19, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Maybe there’s a little extra wonder when we almost overlook that evolution—in nature and even in ourselves.
Checking in on the school year, origami for everyone, a rainbow, and the pillow everyone needs (7 Quick Takes) October 17, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Six weeks or so into the school year I’m feeling a little out of my depth.
A special moment during Communion October 13, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window It was a simple exchange—but I was struck by the power and the beauty of that interaction between a husband and wife.
The arrival of autumn, a day trip, meeting a chinchilla, and a flyswatter update (7 Quick Takes) October 12, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Fall is such a beautiful season. I do love the mums and the pumpkins and the wondering when my children will tell me what they want to be for Halloween so we can make a mad dash to the store to find costumes.
Accompanied by angels October 10, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church We want to believe the sun will rise tomorrow and we’ll embrace the fullness of another day. We must live life with that hope. There is no other way.
A fun gift on an ordinary day October 8, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window It was a special day—just as each and every day is. And it was made even more special by this unparalleled gift from a friend.
Birthday card shopping, St. Francis, flea marketing, wedding fun, and more (7 Quick Takes) October 3, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Today is my husband’s birthday! I don’t know how we will celebrate, but our boys and I picked out a few gifts, and we each chose a card for him.
When life gives you blue ice cream with sprinkles October 1, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window My son looked at me, and I looked at him. No words were spoken. All questions were answered in his eyes.
A rose from St. Therese September 30, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window If you’ve ever prayed a novena to St. Therese of Lisieux, you know that as you pray, you start looking for roses.
Getting cornfused in a maze, dress shopping, an apple pie in the new kitchen, and more (7 Quick Takes) September 26, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Many years autumn comes and autumn goes and we haven’t had a chance to do the fun fall things we look forward to all year. This year we are trying to be more intentional about fitting things in.
Fifteen years ago today… September 24, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window We knew we were saying yes to forever, so maybe 15 years doesn’t seem like much. But as I look back on that time, I feel so very grateful.
Make room for the essential September 24, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church As we begin the start of a new school year, and children and young people are filling their backpacks for a season of new opportunities, maybe we, too, can take the time to look at what’s filling our lives.
