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A tiny sign of hope
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A tiny sign of hope

Rita BuettnerAugust 14, 20202 min read
There in the nest was a tiny, perfect egg.
A saint for TV, a saint for today
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A saint for TV, a saint for today

Rita BuettnerAugust 11, 20202 min read
It was Christmas Eve and she was too sick to go to Mass. So, Mass came to her, broadcast live on a wall of her room.
Do the impossible today
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Do the impossible today

Rita BuettnerAugust 9, 20203 min read
Every morning I wake up and wonder whether I will be able to do the impossible.
Nutella and finches and other summer experiences (7 Quick Takes)
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Nutella and finches and other summer experiences (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerAugust 8, 20203 min read
Some weeks I wonder whether I have the energy and creativity to share 7 quick thoughts from our week.
The new nothing-but-normal
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The new nothing-but-normal

Rita BuettnerAugust 3, 20203 min read
“This is the new normal,” people say about this pandemic time. But we do not have to accept the current situation as the new normal.
Birthday reflections, schooling prep, and St. Ignatius (7 Quick Takes)
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Birthday reflections, schooling prep, and St. Ignatius (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerAugust 1, 20204 min read
I’ve been hoping to get a handheld mirror for the days when our deck becomes a barber shop for our family.
A review: Catholic homeschooling resources
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A review: Catholic homeschooling resources

Rita BuettnerJuly 29, 20203 min read
Kelly, a Catholic homeschooling mom of five, she has created some resources for homeschooling families.
Birthday kisses
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Birthday kisses

Rita BuettnerJuly 27, 20202 min read
When my birthday comes around, I don’t need lots of presents or cards or fanfare. I don’t have to have a party. I am happy just knowing it’s my birthday.
Summer: Hot, humid and hopeful
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Summer: Hot, humid and hopeful

Rita BuettnerJuly 27, 20203 min read
Maybe if we approached summer more like children – slowing down, soaking in a little extra time with nature, and letting ourselves dive a little deeper into something that helps us feel more alive – we might encounter God in a new way.
Talking toast, nests, ice cream sandwiches, and peach season (7 Quick Takes)
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Talking toast, nests, ice cream sandwiches, and peach season (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerJuly 24, 20204 min read
How do you like your toast? I like mine to be just barely toasted as if hardly touched by the heat.
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