The gift of presence in the face of grief January 28, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window There were tears as people shared memories and spoke about what the past year has been like. But there were also smiles. There was peace. And there was connection—with God and with one another.
5 easy ways to celebrate the Chinese New Year, chocolate rats, bacon, and a button story (7 Quick Takes) January 23, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window If you’re looking for a way to celebrate the Year of the Rat, here are a few simple things you can do.
An open letter to the former royals during #Megxit January 21, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window I don’t really know what’s going on with this whole #Megxit situation—though I have to admit I am a fan of the hashtag. I just wanted to let you know, you’re not alone.
Olives, a lesson from Annie’s mom, a forgotten trumpet, and a flat tire (7 Quick Takes) January 17, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Our pediatrician once told our children that you need to try a new food 16 or 17 times before you can decide that you don’t like it.
The little plant that (maybe) could January 15, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window I’m just not good with plants. I’m not sure whether they don’t care for me or I’m just not destined for plant greatness, but my plants never survive.
Discovering the last of the daylight on a winter evening January 13, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window As I’m walking across the parking lot, I sense that something is different, but I can’t put my finger on it.
Soup for January, the beauty of a sky and snow, a new hoverboard, an Epiphany house blessing, and more (7 Quick Takes) January 10, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Something about January puts me in a soup mood. This week I made Italian wedding soup.
My favorite thing to do when it snows January 8, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window When I hear snow is coming, I can’t wait to start baking.
Reflecting on a spontaneous trip to St. Anthony’s Shrine January 4, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Maybe 2020 will simply be a year to be open and receptive to how God wants us to experience His love, wherever we are.
Still celebrating Christmas, homemade donuts, and hopes for the New Year (7 Quick Takes) January 3, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window, Recipes Are you still celebrating Christmas? It’s only the 10th day of Christmas, and the Three Kings haven’t yet arrived. Our tree is still up, and we have been exchanging final gifts with friends and baking cookies.
Discover a beautifully told story with the new ‘Little Women’ film December 30, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window “Little Women” has been performed many times, but my favorite rendition doesn’t feature Elizabeth Taylor or Winona Ryder.
Stories from Christmas, a Star Wars birthday cake, a new flyswatter, and more (7 Quick Takes) December 27, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Stories from Christmas, including how an Old Bay ornament made its way to our tree
