rita buettner commentary BlogOpen Window 5 easy ways to celebrate the Chinese New Year, chocolate rats, bacon, and a button story (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerJanuary 23, 20204 min read If you’re looking for a way to celebrate the Year of the Rat, here are a few simple things you can do. BlogOpen Window An open letter to the former royals during #Megxit Rita BuettnerJanuary 21, 20202 min read I don’t really know what’s going on with this whole #Megxit situation—though I have to admit I am a fan of the hashtag. I just wanted to let you know, you’re not alone. BlogOpen Window Olives, a lesson from Annie’s mom, a forgotten trumpet, and a flat tire (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerJanuary 17, 20203 min read Our pediatrician once told our children that you need to try a new food 16 or 17 times before you can decide that you don’t like it. BlogOpen Window The little plant that (maybe) could Rita BuettnerJanuary 15, 20202 min read I’m just not good with plants. I’m not sure whether they don’t care for me or I’m just not destined for plant greatness, but my plants never survive. BlogOpen Window Discovering the last of the daylight on a winter evening Rita BuettnerJanuary 13, 20202 min read As I’m walking across the parking lot, I sense that something is different, but I can’t put my finger on it. BlogOpen Window Soup for January, the beauty of a sky and snow, a new hoverboard, an Epiphany house blessing, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerJanuary 10, 20204 min read Something about January puts me in a soup mood. This week I made Italian wedding soup. BlogOpen Window My favorite thing to do when it snows Rita BuettnerJanuary 8, 20202 min read When I hear snow is coming, I can’t wait to start baking. BlogOpen Window Reflecting on a spontaneous trip to St. Anthony’s Shrine Rita BuettnerJanuary 4, 20204 min read Maybe 2020 will simply be a year to be open and receptive to how God wants us to experience His love, wherever we are. BlogOpen WindowRecipes Still celebrating Christmas, homemade donuts, and hopes for the New Year (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerJanuary 3, 20204 min read Are you still celebrating Christmas? It’s only the 10th day of Christmas, and the Three Kings haven’t yet arrived. Our tree is still up, and we have been exchanging final gifts with friends and baking cookies. CommentaryThe Domestic Church Embrace all the New Year brings Rita BuettnerDecember 31, 20193 min read We can’t know what lies ahead. As much as we might not like uncertainty, there’s also a gift in not knowing what the future holds. Previous 1 … 48 49 50 … 88 Next