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A different kind of Thanksgiving
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A different kind of Thanksgiving

Rita BuettnerNovember 23, 20203 min read
A person can be grateful for all they have without having everything and everyone they love within sight and reach.
Photo-shoot dreams, dragons, beef stew, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Photo-shoot dreams, dragons, beef stew, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerNovember 20, 20205 min read
Last night I looked at my calendar for today and realized I had signed the boys up for a photo shoot outside our elementary school.
An Ode to Thanksgiving’s Finest, Sauerkraut
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An Ode to Thanksgiving’s Finest, Sauerkraut

Rita BuettnerNovember 17, 20201 min read
What is Thanksgiving dinner without sauerkraut?
A pandemic pet update, rutabaga, a free pulse oximeter, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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A pandemic pet update, rutabaga, a free pulse oximeter, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerNovember 13, 20204 min read
We have been waiting to see whether our baby finches are male or female to decide on their names.
Reaching into the treasury of our memories
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Reaching into the treasury of our memories

Rita BuettnerNovember 9, 20203 min read
It’s sad to lose people you love, but the stories make me smile.
Treats, hope, and lentil-sausage soup (7 Quick Takes)
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Treats, hope, and lentil-sausage soup (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerNovember 7, 20204 min read
Was Halloween just last weekend?
What is heaven like?
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What is heaven like?

Rita BuettnerNovember 4, 20204 min read
Heaven, in my mind, is a gathering place, a place where you are truly together – with God and with those you love.
Everyone wants a piece of the pie
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Everyone wants a piece of the pie

Rita BuettnerNovember 2, 20202 min read
Not much is as American as apple pie—unless it’s making apple pie and eating it on Election Day while watching the results come in.
Spookiness, inspiration, soup, and other signs of fall (7 Quick Takes)
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Spookiness, inspiration, soup, and other signs of fall (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerOctober 31, 20204 min read
It’s a different kind of Halloween this year.
My cup of beads: A reflection on race
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My cup of beads: A reflection on race

Rita BuettnerOctober 26, 20202 min read
“Picture your doctor,” the instructor says. “Pick a bead that represents their race and put it in your cup.”
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