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Summer reading, a drawing of the Easter Bunny, Father’s Day, and water balloons (7 Quick Takes)

June 23, 2017
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

~1~ Summer is really here! We went to sign up for summer reading at the Enoch Pratt Free Library. The boys’ aunt (my sister) works there, so we always register there. It’s a terrific program—and I would say that even if we didn’t have an aunt working there. We always stop to see the fish […]

Why I love my Catholic faith

June 21, 2017
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

I love that as Catholics we can go to any Mass anywhere in the world and—even if it’s in another language, it’s the same. I love the beauty of our faith, the statues and the symbols, the bells and the candles, the holy water and the music.

Movies, baseball, cousins, Dutch Wonderland, and our noodle jar (7 Quick Takes)

June 16, 2017
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

You know when you get a haircut and no one notices for weeks? Or they finally notice and it has been so long that it’s already time for you to get another?

You don’t have to have a glove

June 15, 2017
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

Our sons were still full of energy, bouncing around the house, begging to go outside and play in the heat. I saw only one option.

Special delivery: Giving and accepting hugs and kisses

June 15, 2017
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

How often do I look for ways to spread love and affection among the people I encounter?

Welcome to summer break, a trip to the Orioles game, belated birthday cards, dragon eggs, and a broken elevator (7 Quick Takes)

June 11, 2017
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

This week’s 7 Quick Takes broach the summer break baseball, a broken elevator and more.

Thoughts during an evening at baseball practice

June 9, 2017
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

I can’t tell whether he’s one of the better players on the team. That doesn’t matter. I know he’s right where he needs to be right now. And so am I.

Scuffy the Tugboat, the school year that just won’t end, an Elvis sighting, cicadas, fishing and more (7 Quick Takes)

June 2, 2017
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

This week’s 7 Quick Takes covers everything from Scruffy the Tugboat to fishing and cicadas.

In defense of the fidget spinner

June 1, 2017
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

Usually I agree with my friend and fellow Catholic Review blogger, Robyn Barberry. But we have finally found the topic that divides us: fidget spinners. Read Robyn’s persuasive (and also poetic) take over at her blog, Unconditional.But take a spin through mine first. It’s small, it’s fast, it’s so much fun, And nearly every kid has one, Or […]

7 Quick Takes: Piggyback rides, succulents, salmon, and how great it is when your son loves you more than his bathrobe

May 19, 2017
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

Rita Buettner shares this week’s 7 Quick Takes.

A commencement goodbye

May 18, 2017
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

During my 19-year career, I’ve seen colleagues come and colleagues go. The hellos I look forward to. The goodbyes I dread.

An adoptive mother’s thoughts on Birthmothers Day

May 13, 2017
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

Today, the day before Mother’s Day, is Birthmother’s Day, and I find myself wondering about the women who gave our sons life.

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