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The novelty of pet ownership, pandemic dreams, fireworks, and an anniversary (7 Quick Takes)

June 19, 2020
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

We are in a sweet honeymoon period with our new pet birds. Everything they do is fascinating.

Introducing…

June 18, 2020
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Our younger son has loved birds for as long as I can remember. And, at some point during this pandemic, he started asking for a pet bird.

Lessons from an unusual school year

June 17, 2020
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

What have we learned over the past three months?

St. Anthony’s feast day, feed the hummingbirds, the perfect egg sandwich, and more (7 Quick Takes)

June 13, 2020
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Even though St. Anthony may have had a way with words, he is quoted as saying, “Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak.”

99 Flyswatters on the Wall…

June 11, 2020
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Everyone needs a little project during this stay-at-home time.

Easy as pie—or prayer

June 8, 2020
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

When I feel helpless, I try to pick one thing and do it well. The other night I set everything aside to make a pie.

Longing for an end to the school year and enjoying some stay-at-home fun (7 Quick Takes)

June 5, 2020
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

We are done with school, but school isn’t done with us. That’s been true for weeks, but it’s never been as true as it is today.

A seed of hope

June 2, 2020
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

It brings with it a small reminder to hold onto hope—even when it might seem easier to give up.

Homemade bread, haircutting goals, a feast day gift, and a wish for a bird (7 Quick Takes)

May 29, 2020
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

I almost think it would be worth it to make bread just to fill the house with the scent of bread cooking.

A Child’s Coronavirus Prayer

May 27, 2020
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

This weekend, my 10-year-old godson wrote a prayer.

Remembering who they were

May 25, 2020
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

During this time of social distancing, as we wear masks and stay away from people we love, it’s important to remember that we are doing this because life matters. Because love matters.

Food faces, wildlife encroaching, an unexpected call, my dinner of the week, and more (7 Quick Takes)

May 22, 2020
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Do you see faces in food? It happens to me all the time.

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