The poetic fun of spring April 16, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window The trees are pink and white and green All wearing spring’s fantastic sheen.
Let’s Go on a Pilgrimage April 10, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Lent, Open Window Weeks ago, one of my colleagues suggested that we go on a retreat. It sounded wonderful, but I thought it might be impossible. Spring is an incredibly busy time at work. Would we ever be able to step away? We picked a possible day to go, but I wasn’t sure it would happen. Something would […]
Haiku for me, haiku for you April 8, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Need an eggless treat? Check out these egg-shaped candies. Hello, irony.
A Tribute to Tuna April 7, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Lent, Open Window From sea to can to dinner plate, A tuna feast is quite first-rate.
While it is still dark April 3, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Lent, Open Window So often we cannot see the light. We might be overcome with worry or fear or sadness or uncertainty. Not knowing what lies ahead, we might not know where to begin.
There once was a week full of rhyme… April 2, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window April is National Poetry Month! I’ll be blogging my weekly 7 Quick Takes in poetry form. Today, let’s have some fun with limericks. ~1~ When my boys have friends over to play, Sometimes I’m not sure what to say. Being nearby and nice May just come with a price. I order pizza and just stay […]
A Crazy Mixed-up Lunch March 29, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Lent, Open Window When I got back to my desk at work, I opened the bag and realized I had the other customer’s lunch.
A Finch in a Pinch March 29, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Children are always most curious and observant when it’s time for bed. So, of course, it was at bedtime last week when our younger son noticed that one of our zebra finches had redness around her tail.
Secret birthday gifts, the finches go to the Oscars, and a butter bunny (7 Quick Takes) March 27, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window ~1~ My niece Elise will turn 15 this week, so I’ve been assembling a package to ship to her in time for her birthday. I wish I could tell you what I’m sending, but she’s an enthusiastic 7 Quick Takes reader, so I’ll have to fill you in later. But I will tell you I […]
Try to see the love March 22, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Lent, Open Window Go home and find a crucifix, the priest said. Sit and hold it and really look at it.
Shamrocks, soda bread, and two dates for mom and dad (7 Quick Takes) March 19, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window This year I decided we should have something Irish for our door.
The world begins today March 15, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window It started as an ordinary enough day. I was just starting the workday at my office when my phone rang. My new nephew had been born!
