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Spaghetti pizza with a friend and Thanksgiving feasting
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Spaghetti pizza with a friend and Thanksgiving feasting

Rita BuettnerNovember 26, 20214 min read
Luckily, there is no calorie-counting in blogs posted during Thanksgiving week because this post is packed with treats.
What’s for Thanksgiving dinner? Food debates
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What’s for Thanksgiving dinner? Food debates

Rita BuettnerNovember 24, 20212 min read
Here are some of the charged topics you might have to navigate during Thanksgiving dinner.
School bus worries, after-school treats, instant coffee, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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School bus worries, after-school treats, instant coffee, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerNovember 20, 20214 min read
I hope your week went well. I’m looking back on ours and sharing 7 Quick Takes. ~1~ The school week opened with concerns about a school bus driver strike. I tried to arrange my work schedule so I wouldn’t be far from our sons’ school in case they were stranded there and needed a ride […]
The Miracle of Adoption
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The Miracle of Adoption

Rita BuettnerNovember 15, 20213 min read
It’s one of the great wonders of adoption. Nothing is bigger than love.
Cake, chocolate, coffee, and creative gifts
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Cake, chocolate, coffee, and creative gifts

Rita BuettnerNovember 13, 20214 min read
Our older son turned 14 this week. Every age so far has been my favorite, and 14 is really wonderful.
An unexpected sign of God’s love
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An unexpected sign of God’s love

Rita BuettnerNovember 10, 20212 min read
On this day in the chapel, I had the most beautiful and unexpected experience.
The joy of praying for others
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The joy of praying for others

Rita BuettnerNovember 8, 20214 min read
We are all part of the Body of Christ. Being asked to carry an intention to Jesus on someone’s behalf is an extraordinary gift and privilege. And praying is something I can do.
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.
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