Every day is the same December 9, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized “Every day is the same,” one of my boys said sadly the other day.
Signs of Advent and finding joy and hope in the wait (7 Quick Takes) December 4, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Commentary, Open Window ~1~ I bought Advent calendars for both of our boys on Sunday. One of my sons ate all of his chocolates that day. That’s one way to do Advent, trying to hurry things along, rather than savoring the sweetness of each day. I can absolutely understand that impatience—and that love for chocolate. Many years that’s […]
Nothing is impossible this Advent November 30, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Christmas, Commentary, Open Window What does God hope for us this Advent season?
Thanksgiving leftovers might be the best part (7 Quick Takes) November 27, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Low expectations are often the secret to holiday survival, and we certainly had appropriate expectations heading into this Thanksgiving.
A different kind of Thanksgiving November 23, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Christmas, Commentary, Open Window A person can be grateful for all they have without having everything and everyone they love within sight and reach.
Photo-shoot dreams, dragons, beef stew, and more (7 Quick Takes) November 20, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized Last night I looked at my calendar for today and realized I had signed the boys up for a photo shoot outside our elementary school.
An Ode to Thanksgiving’s Finest, Sauerkraut November 17, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window What is Thanksgiving dinner without sauerkraut?
A pandemic pet update, rutabaga, a free pulse oximeter, and more (7 Quick Takes) November 13, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window We have been waiting to see whether our baby finches are male or female to decide on their names.
Reaching into the treasury of our memories November 9, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window It’s sad to lose people you love, but the stories make me smile.
Treats, hope, and lentil-sausage soup (7 Quick Takes) November 7, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Recipes Was Halloween just last weekend?
Everyone wants a piece of the pie November 2, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Not much is as American as apple pie—unless it’s making apple pie and eating it on Election Day while watching the results come in.
Spookiness, inspiration, soup, and other signs of fall (7 Quick Takes) October 31, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window It’s a different kind of Halloween this year.
