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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.
Let’s Go on a Pilgrimage
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Let’s Go on a Pilgrimage

Rita BuettnerApril 10, 20227 min read
Weeks ago, one of my colleagues suggested that we go on a retreat. It sounded wonderful, but I thought it might be impossible. Spring is an incredibly busy time at work. Would we ever be able to step away? We picked a possible day to go, but I wasn’t sure it would happen. Something would […]
Haiku for me, haiku for you
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Haiku for me, haiku for you

Rita BuettnerApril 8, 20221 min read
Need an eggless treat?
Check out these egg-shaped candies.
Hello, irony.
A Tribute to Tuna
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A Tribute to Tuna

Rita BuettnerApril 7, 20221 min read
From sea to can to dinner plate,
A tuna feast is quite first-rate.
While it is still dark
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While it is still dark

Rita BuettnerApril 3, 20222 min read
So often we cannot see the light. We might be overcome with worry or fear or sadness or uncertainty. Not knowing what lies ahead, we might not know where to begin.
There once was a week full of rhyme…
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There once was a week full of rhyme…

Rita BuettnerApril 2, 20222 min read
April is National Poetry Month! I’ll be blogging my weekly 7 Quick Takes in poetry form. Today, let’s have some fun with limericks. ~1~ When my boys have friends over to play, Sometimes I’m not sure what to say. Being nearby and nice May just come with a price. I order pizza and just stay […]
A Crazy Mixed-up Lunch
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A Crazy Mixed-up Lunch

Rita BuettnerMarch 29, 20223 min read
When I got back to my desk at work, I opened the bag and realized I had the other customer’s lunch.
A Finch in a Pinch
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A Finch in a Pinch

Rita BuettnerMarch 29, 20223 min read
Children are always most curious and observant when it’s time for bed. So, of course, it was at bedtime last week when our younger son noticed that one of our zebra finches had redness around her tail.
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