rita buettner commentary BlogLentOpen Window How to prepare for the best Lent yet Rita BuettnerFebruary 18, 20203 min read In these days before Lent begins, you—like me—might be trying to figure out what to give up or take on for the 40 days that lie ahead. I still haven’t decided, but these are some questions I am considering. BlogOpen Window A Valentine’s Day proposal, chicken soup with rice, sending valentines, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerFebruary 13, 20204 min read Sixteen years ago today, John asked me to be his wife during a beautiful dinner at the Candlelight Inn in Catonsville, Md. BlogOpen WindowUncategorized Small acts of love can mean the most Rita BuettnerFebruary 11, 20203 min read I often think that the small actions, the little kindnesses, are the ones that touch your heart in a special way. BlogOpen Window The $8 bridesmaid dresses Rita BuettnerFebruary 9, 20203 min read My mother and I still laugh about how she bought the dresses before we were even engaged—and without me or any of the hypothetical future bridesmaids there. BlogOpen Window Our first dance: Can’t help falling in love with you Rita BuettnerFebruary 9, 20203 min read You give your whole life, your whole self, to each other every day—and you accept the gift of your spouse in return. BlogOpen Window How I met my husband, sickness in the house, brownies, family time, my cousin Sheila, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerFebruary 7, 20205 min read Have I ever told you how I met my husband? BlogOpen Window With the spread of the coronavirus, be on guard against racism Rita BuettnerFebruary 7, 20203 min read As coronavirus spreads around China and starts to reach other parts of the world, we need to be on guard not to let fear of a new disease translate into racist comments and actions against Asian-Americans. BlogOpen Window When I grow up Rita BuettnerFebruary 4, 20202 min read It’s past bedtime, and our little boy should be asleep. But when I go to check on him, his mind is too full to sleep. CommentaryThe Domestic Church Popsicles before dinner Rita BuettnerFebruary 4, 20203 min read I have come to see that there are times when the best parenting move is the one that is best for the parent. BlogOpen Window The Year of the Rat, meeting a friend in real life, plans for Lent, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerJanuary 31, 20204 min read Are you celebrating the Year of the Rat? We had some friends over last weekend to mark the Chinese New Year, and it was so good to be together. Previous 1 … 52 53 54 … 94 Next