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Waiting for a trumpet
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Waiting for a trumpet

Rita BuettnerSeptember 5, 20192 min read
Have you ever waited and waited and waited for something?
Back-to-school emotions, staycation fun, and life without a kitchen (7 Quick Takes)
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Back-to-school emotions, staycation fun, and life without a kitchen (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerAugust 30, 20194 min read
~1~ Our older son boarded the bus for middle school orientation this morning. I’ve been so focused on trying to make sure he was ready for sixth grade that I completely forgot to prepare my heart, too. His little brother and I watched him board the bus from our window because our mature sixth grader […]
The perfect end to summer vacation: A trip to the Maryland State Fair
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The perfect end to summer vacation: A trip to the Maryland State Fair

Rita BuettnerAugust 28, 20193 min read
When we see the Ferris wheel rise into the sky, we know it’s coming.
I can’t tell you what happened at the Spy Museum, but if I could…
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I can’t tell you what happened at the Spy Museum, but if I could…

Rita BuettnerAugust 24, 20194 min read
The boys loved stealthily crawling through ductwork and looking for secret codes with magnifying glasses. I enjoyed seeing the spy disguises and watching the video aspects of the exhibits.
Launching a kitchen renovation, Gotcha Day celebrations, a memorable catch, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Launching a kitchen renovation, Gotcha Day celebrations, a memorable catch, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerAugust 23, 20195 min read
I haven’t blogged all week, and it’s because we are about to begin renovating our kitchen.
Orioles magic, cotton candy chips, cousin fun, love for pizza, and a sloth (7 Quick Takes)
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Orioles magic, cotton candy chips, cousin fun, love for pizza, and a sloth (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerAugust 15, 20194 min read
The Orioles suffered a terrible loss on Saturday evening, but we figured you can only go up from there. And who wants to be a fair-weather fan? So, we headed to Camden Yards on Sunday afternoon to cheer them on.
Writing and self-doubt and a lesson from John Steinbeck
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Writing and self-doubt and a lesson from John Steinbeck

Rita BuettnerAugust 14, 20193 min read
There is nothing as intimidating as the blank page.
Letting go of the guilt over screen time
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Letting go of the guilt over screen time

Rita BuettnerAugust 13, 20193 min read
I could definitely be a better mother. I fall short in many ways. But I choose not to feel guilty about letting our children have screen time.
Feasting on crabs and peach cake, decorating with flyswatters, and other summer fun (7 Quick Takes)
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Feasting on crabs and peach cake, decorating with flyswatters, and other summer fun (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerAugust 9, 20194 min read
You can almost taste the end of summer. I can no longer complain about the ridiculously early back-to-school sales, even though I have yet to buy a single No. 2 pencil or accordion file.
When all you can do is pray
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When all you can do is pray

Rita BuettnerAugust 7, 20194 min read
Every time there is a shooting—yet another shooting—I feel so helpless.
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