A letter to my sleeping, mischievous baby February 6, 2018By Robyn Barberry Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional Robyn Barberry shares some words of wisdom with her little one.
Fresh chocolate chip cookies, Groundhog Day, potato peeling, fun at the office, and more (7 Quick Takes) February 1, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Last weekend when I made chocolate chip cookies, I made a big double batch and ended up with way too many.
Emma’s Tea Spot: Worth a Stop January 30, 2018By Robyn Barberry Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional My best friend Shannon of 30 years invited me to share a cup (or two) of tea with her at a new little place called Emma’s Tea Spot, which is situated in the thriving community of Hamilton at the corner of Harford Road and Hamilton Avenue. She made us an appointment for 3 at 11 […]
Celebrating the small victories of an ordinary workday January 29, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window In life, it’s the little moments that add up to the big ones. The small wins become the larger ones.
Afternoon tea, 5 things you might not know about me, Pokemon tournaments, and more (7 Quick Takes) January 25, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window I spontaneously invited friends to come for afternoon tea, and we had such a wonderful time.
Thank you, God, for the usual January 24, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Every morning when I ask, “What would you like for breakfast today?” our fourth grader says, “The usual.”
An evening with William Lane Craig January 24, 2018By Bishop Robert Barron Filed Under: Blog, Word on Fire What I found most uplifting about the session was that a Protestant and a Catholic—both committed to their respective traditions—could come together in fellowship, good cheer, and mutual support
How can the church support young people during the ‘defining decade’? January 23, 2018By Jonathan Lewis Filed Under: Blog, Guest Commentary, Young Adult Ministry Young adults today are navigating a defining decade of life with great hopes, big questions and constant transitions.
How to cut an onion without tears, that art app, snow days, and growing crystals (7 Quick Takes) January 19, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window For years and years I have cried while cutting onions.
Enjoying a behind-the-scenes look at a local, family-owned bowling alley January 18, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window When friends of ours suggested we get a group together and go bowling last weekend, I knew I wouldn’t have any trouble selling my family on the idea. We love bowling.
About praising famous men January 18, 2018By John Garvey Filed Under: Blog, Guest Commentary, Intellect and Virtue I wish we had a litmus test to identify the people who deserve our praise. But it won’t ever be simple. We are all sinners.
Shopping with kids: When you have your own purse-onal shopper January 16, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window, Uncategorized I’ve reached a whole new place in parenting. Today if I get to choose, I do not want to shop alone. I want to bring a child along.
