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A band concert miracle
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A band concert miracle

Rita BuettnerMay 10, 20222 min read
I sent my husband an email titled, “HALLELUJAH!”
Muffin tops, soup weather, pasta for the Class of 2022, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Muffin tops, soup weather, pasta for the Class of 2022, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerMay 8, 20223 min read
When I baked this week, I decided to try to make a few muffins that were just the tops.
Mary, be a mother to me now
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Mary, be a mother to me now

Rita BuettnerMay 5, 20223 min read
Mary, too, wants to be less of a guest in our lives and more of a mother to each of us.
Through a child’s eyes
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Through a child’s eyes

Rita BuettnerMay 4, 20222 min read
I’m so grateful to have the photo our son captured of this wonderful priest’s warm smile.
Seven poems from seven days
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Seven poems from seven days

Rita BuettnerApril 30, 20222 min read
It stands so tall and regal overhead,
As if it’s watching people walk below.
Some pass without a glance, some turn their head,
What seeds are sown we may not ever know.
All in God’s timing
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All in God’s timing

Rita BuettnerApril 27, 20223 min read
As we are nearing the end of our prayer basket intentions, I’ve been thinking that what I’ve realized is how often people need prayers and we just don’t know.
A bunny for my honey, a finch egg for us all…
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A bunny for my honey, a finch egg for us all…

Rita BuettnerApril 24, 20222 min read
How was your Easter? I keep reminding my family that it’s still the Easter season, but I think sometimes it’s hard to sustain the joy for the whole 50 days! Still, it’s not hard to keep the poetic juices flowing for National Poetry Month, since that’s only 30. So, here we go! ~1~ Some artists […]
Moving Ever Forward
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Moving Ever Forward

Rita BuettnerApril 18, 20222 min read
It was 18 feet deep, and that boat was quite trapped,
Through pushing and pulling, in the silt it stayed wrapped.
The poetic fun of spring
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The poetic fun of spring

Rita BuettnerApril 16, 20222 min read
The trees are pink and white and green
All wearing spring’s fantastic sheen.
A cup of sugar – and then some
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A cup of sugar – and then some

Rita BuettnerApril 11, 20223 min read
We are reminded to look at the people who are hurting or struggling in front of us and consider what part we might play in easing their pain.
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