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A dessert for Ordinary Time
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A dessert for Ordinary Time

Rita BuettnerJanuary 18, 20213 min read
There’s something about the simpler times in between the flashier liturgical seasons that speaks to me.
Finches, a sweet start to the day, a spring mix recipe, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Finches, a sweet start to the day, a spring mix recipe, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerJanuary 17, 20214 min read
A little about the finches and other family highlights from the week
What’s for dinner? Your guess is as good as mine
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What’s for dinner? Your guess is as good as mine

Rita BuettnerJanuary 13, 20213 min read
Weeknight dinners come with their own challenges and joys. Mileage definitely varies.
A last taste of Christmas and a little rhyming fun (7 Quick Takes)
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A last taste of Christmas and a little rhyming fun (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerJanuary 9, 20212 min read
Sharing a few highlights from our week in poetry form
A different kind of Epiphany
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A different kind of Epiphany

Rita BuettnerJanuary 7, 20213 min read
I can’t accept cavalier disrespect directed toward our democracy. I feel angry, sad, and betrayed. The world feels upside-down.
Happy New Year, a small resolution, Starburst flavors, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Happy New Year, a small resolution, Starburst flavors, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerJanuary 1, 20214 min read
Happy New Year! How did you celebrate the arrival of 2021?
Thank you, God, for a new year
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Thank you, God, for a new year

Rita BuettnerDecember 29, 20203 min read
Thank you for today, God, and for tomorrow – the days ahead we have yet to unwrap and discover.
A word and a saint for your New Year
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A word and a saint for your New Year

Rita BuettnerDecember 28, 20202 min read
So, I am not making any specific New Year’s resolutions. But I love choosing an inspirational word of the year and a saint of the year.
Following the Star
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Following the Star

Rita BuettnerDecember 28, 20203 min read
We don’t need a star to guide us to Jesus. But I like to think of how God leaves little invitations to draw us closer to Him everywhere we turn.
7 mini-stories about Christmas presents (7 Quick Takes)
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7 mini-stories about Christmas presents (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerDecember 26, 20206 min read
Here’s a glimpse into seven gifts from our Christmas.
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