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Grief and Gratitude

October 9, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Today, I’m not feeling grateful for grief. But I am grateful for Eric. And I’m grateful for the good memories that come rushing back when I think of him.

Wedding weather, archery fun, and a robot at the store (7 Quick Takes)

October 9, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

I was excited about going to our nephew’s outdoor wedding, but I was antsy about the weather forecast.

A birthday candle story

October 8, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Five years ago, when my sister and brother-in-law were expecting twin boys, I was rooting for them to come on my husband’s birthday. I loved the idea of them all being birthday buddies. As it turned out, our nephews were born the day after my husband’s birthday. God’s plan is always better than mine, and […]

Lessons to learn from St. Therese’s little way

September 30, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

St. Therese would nudge us to take on the little actions of daily life and see the value and the holiness in that service.

Egg-cellent adventures and other highlights from our week (7 Quick Takes)

September 25, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized

Our younger son loves fresh eggs. So, when a local friend posted to Facebook that they had extra eggs from their chickens, I messaged her right away.

Just a Hamper

September 19, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

We just got rid of our old hamper. It was just a hamper.

Mini-waffles and other fun during our back-to-school scramble (7 Quick Takes)

September 18, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

The other day, I went to the store to make a very practical, necessary purchase, and on my way to the register, I saw a mini waffle maker.

Making time to make jam

September 15, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

This has been the bumpiest school start that I can remember. I keep saying we will find our rhythm—and we will. But we are going to miss the bus a few more times before we do.

Late-summer crabs, a bathroom renovation, and Back to School Night (7 Quick Takes)

September 10, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

When I was growing up, my family had steamed crabs very rarely—usually when out-of-town relatives were visiting. My husband spent more time near the water, so he had them more often.

Saying Goodbye to Summer

September 5, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

As I sat there watching them play in the water, I could almost feel the last bit of that sweet summer freedom slipping away. This was likely our last pool day of the season. The busyness of autumn is looming large.

The shape of macaroni and cheese and other back-to-school ponderings (7 Quick Takes)

September 4, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Does macaroni and cheese taste different based on the shape of the noodles? My son pointed out that I hardly ever make macaroni-shaped macaroni and cheese—and right away everyone else at the dinner table chimed in.

The call of the state fair, back-to-school excitement, and our bathroom renovation (7 Quick Takes)

August 28, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

The Maryland State Fair calls to me like a siren song. I know that it will be crowded and expensive and hot. But I can’t help myself. It’s almost as if I have to go.

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