Halloween is coming, pandemic gains, and inflatable praying mantises (7 Quick Takes) October 16, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Halloween is creeping closer, and I find myself realizing that our trick-or-treating days are over.
Remembering Eric on his anniversary October 10, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Each year, the anniversary of my brother-in-law Eric’s death hits me a little differently.
The Maryland Catholic Women’s Conference, osso buco, and other highlights from the week (7 Quick Takes) October 9, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized ~1~ Lately, I have been trying to think of small things that I can do for myself. I don’t mean that I try to be self-centered or treat myself to jewelry and boxes of chocolates. I mean that I am trying to carve out time for things that feed my spirit such as daily Mass […]
This gift is for the birds October 6, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window I could only think of one solution. I asked my father whether he would be willing to build a stand for the cages.
How I became friends with St. Francis October 3, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Sometimes we invite a new saint into our lives, but sometimes they choose us. That’s what happened with my friendship with St. Francis of Assisi.
Celebrating St. Therese, in-person school thoughts, and Instapot success (7 Quick Takes) October 1, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window October is starting with beautiful fall weather, just the way Octobers should. October also begins with the Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux.
You have something in common with Justin Tucker September 28, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Feature, Open Window Justin Tucker was born to kick—and kick far and accurately. When I see someone so clearly in their element, using talents given to them by God, I find myself thinking about how each person has a vocation.
Highlights from one a-maze-ing week (7 Quick Takes) September 26, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Saturday was a perfect day for getting lost in a corn maze and spending some time as a family.
On the eve of forever September 23, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Saying yes to forever requires an amazing leap of love. Living that yes every day requires an even deeper, truer love.
Happy 1st birthday to our baby finches! September 19, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window This weekend the baby birds are turning 1 year old. It’s impossible and wonderful.
No sorrow too great for our Mother September 14, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window There’s no grief we can bring to our Blessed Mother that she doesn’t understand.
Happy rutabaga to you, virtual back-to-school night, and more (7 Quick Takes) September 12, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window There are three kinds of people in the world: people who love rutabaga, people who love giving rutabaga as gifts, and people who can’t believe I would write so many words about rutabaga.
