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There were three jolly fishermen (a fishing tale)

July 23, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

Once upon a time there was a boy who loved to fish. He dreamed about fishing. He talked about fishing. He couldn’t get enough of it—even though he had only caught one fish in three years.

The perfect cure for beach-sickness (or what we did on our summer vacation)

July 22, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

What a vacation it was. We went fishing and explored the area and ate ice cream every day and swam and played.

The power of prayer, my life as a personal chef, miniature golfing, and reading at the grocery store (7 Quick Takes)

July 18, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

My sons and I went shopping one afternoon to find a few items for our beach trip, including a sun hat for me.

A summer visit to the Big Duck

July 16, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

When we decided to visit Long Island this summer, we did our research. My sister found an ice cream parlor. My husband thought it would be fun to see Sag Harbor. I wanted to go to the Big Duck.

A visit to New York City, a family dinosaur, and vying for aunt of the day (7 Quick Takes)

July 11, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

Last weekend we decided—somewhat spontaneously—to head into Manhattan to go to the American Museum of Natural History.

Creating a gift for a legend

July 8, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

Jaime Bramble Schell has known Augustine Miceli, Sr., for years as a dear family friend. When he was visiting her parents this past May, he noticed a collage Jaime had made hanging on their wall.

Candy apples during the summer, no burgers on the Fourth of July, and other stranger things (7 Quick Takes)

July 5, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

If you can’t have what you want for dinner on Independence Day, when can you?

Showering a growing family with love

July 2, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

Just 10 years ago I was sitting at my own shower, opening gifts for our son who was waiting for us in China.

Staycationing fun, Berger cookies, and other wishes that come true (7 Quick Takes)

June 28, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window, Uncategorized

My sons and I have been staycationing this week, and I don’t know how we can ever fit this week into only 7 Quick Takes. Sit back, buckle up, and let’s go!

A day trip from Baltimore: Our first time on Utz’s factory tour

June 26, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

I don’t remember when we first heard about the Utz factory tour, but was have been wanting to go for years.

Welcome, baby girl!

June 25, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

You don’t know me, and I don’t know you. But I can’t wait for us to get to know each other a little bit every day.

A blooming bush, staycation plans, the wurst dinner, Father’s Day fun, and more (7 Quick Takes)

June 21, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

The butterfly bush that was my Mother’s Day gift has started to bloom! I’m looking forward to seeing the butterflies come from far and wide to visit.

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