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A sticker surprise, a post-Halloween breakfast, and my request for advice (7 Quick Takes)
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A sticker surprise, a post-Halloween breakfast, and my request for advice (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerNovember 6, 20214 min read
Is there anything more wonderful than a surprise piece of mail?
It’s all about Georgie
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It’s all about Georgie

Rita BuettnerOctober 31, 20214 min read
Each year, as we move into All Saints’ Day and then All Souls’ Day, Georgie is there.
Pumpkin cookies, ambivalence about autumn, a magic feather, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Pumpkin cookies, ambivalence about autumn, a magic feather, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerOctober 30, 20215 min read
We had a Halloween party at work this week, which felt like another victory over the pandemic. Office parties were one of the things I really missed while working from home.
A Special Halloween Visitor
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A Special Halloween Visitor

Rita BuettnerOctober 29, 20212 min read
As we were sitting on the floor on Halloween night swapping Milky Ways for Milk Duds, there would be a knock at the door, and the Bean Bear would walk in.
Seek and you shall find
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Seek and you shall find

Rita BuettnerOctober 25, 20213 min read
Even when I think I’m lacking something, I have exactly what I need.
Spooky soap, a Colin Powell memory, a Brie appetizer recipe, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Spooky soap, a Colin Powell memory, a Brie appetizer recipe, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerOctober 23, 20214 min read
Soap can be scary, fun, or both.
The most important thing I’ll do today
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The most important thing I’ll do today

Rita BuettnerOctober 22, 20213 min read
Nieces are phenomenal, and seventh birthdays are so special.
Who do you want to be?
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Who do you want to be?

Rita BuettnerOctober 19, 20213 min read
You’re never too old to dress up for Halloween, and you’re never too old to consider how God might be asking you to change.
Halloween is coming, pandemic gains, and inflatable praying mantises  (7 Quick Takes)
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Halloween is coming, pandemic gains, and inflatable praying mantises (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerOctober 16, 20215 min read
Halloween is creeping closer, and I find myself realizing that our trick-or-treating days are over.
Remembering Eric on his anniversary
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Remembering Eric on his anniversary

Rita BuettnerOctober 10, 20213 min read
Each year, the anniversary of my brother-in-law Eric’s death hits me a little differently.
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