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Discovering the last of the daylight on a winter evening
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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.
Soup for January, the beauty of a sky and snow, a new hoverboard, an Epiphany house blessing, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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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.
My favorite thing to do when it snows
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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.
Reflecting on a spontaneous trip to St. Anthony’s Shrine
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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.
Still celebrating Christmas, homemade donuts, and hopes for the New Year (7 Quick Takes)
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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.
Embrace all the New Year brings
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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.
Discover a beautifully told story with the new ‘Little Women’ film
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Discover a beautifully told story with the new ‘Little Women’ film

Rita BuettnerDecember 30, 20193 min read
“Little Women” has been performed many times, but my favorite rendition doesn’t feature Elizabeth Taylor or Winona Ryder.
Stories from Christmas, a Star Wars birthday cake, a new flyswatter, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Stories from Christmas, a Star Wars birthday cake, a new flyswatter, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerDecember 27, 20195 min read
Stories from Christmas, including how an Old Bay ornament made its way to our tree
There’s something special about a baby
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There’s something special about a baby

Rita BuettnerDecember 26, 20192 min read
God knows how the Infant Jesus will capture our attention—if we just let Him.
Advent: It’s not over ’til it’s over
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Advent: It’s not over ’til it’s over

Rita BuettnerDecember 23, 20193 min read
We’ve made it this far. Ready or not, Christmas is coming. But this last little stretch offers a sliver of time.
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