rita buettner commentary BlogOpen Window Enjoying a behind-the-scenes look at a local, family-owned bowling alley Rita BuettnerJanuary 18, 20183 min read When friends of ours suggested we get a group together and go bowling last weekend, I knew I wouldn’t have any trouble selling my family on the idea. We love bowling. BlogOpen WindowUncategorized Shopping with kids: When you have your own purse-onal shopper Rita BuettnerJanuary 16, 20183 min read I’ve reached a whole new place in parenting. Today if I get to choose, I do not want to shop alone. I want to bring a child along. BlogOpen Window Hearing Dr. King’s voice today: 6 favorite quotes from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rita BuettnerJanuary 15, 20182 min read Words can hurt, and words can heal. Words can divide people or build bridges. BlogOpen Window Let it snow (but not too much), a baptism photo, a final batch of Christmas cookies, and avocado toast (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerJanuary 11, 20184 min read If I can put in my snow request for the season, I would like one good snowstorm—maybe six inches or so—and then we can head into spring. BlogOpen WindowUncategorized Starting the day with “Pastries for Parents” Rita BuettnerJanuary 10, 20182 min read Pastries for Parents.It’s such a lovely idea. You’ll take your child to school a half-hour early and sit in the cafeteria and talk about school and life and meet their friends and other parents. That’s the dream. The reality? Everyone has to wake up early, which naturally sets the whole day up for success. They’re […] BlogOpen Window Oh, I want pugs for Christmas. Oh, only pugs will do. Rita BuettnerJanuary 6, 20183 min read This Christmas season as we were making paper towel snowmen and paper towel nativity figures to give as presents, I had an idea for a gift for a friend and her family. BlogOpen Window It’s cold outside, preparing for Epiphany, great Christmas gifts, and a happy New Year (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerJanuary 4, 20184 min read If the wind chill is 5 degrees on Thursday, how many cups of hot chocolate will Judy need when the wind chill is 15 degrees below zero on Friday? BlogOpen WindowUncategorized Matched through adoption: The first time we saw our son’s picture Rita BuettnerJanuary 3, 20183 min read I knew then that what I had heard other adoptive parents say was true. You can fall in love with a photo. BlogOpen Window A New Year’s Resolution: Giving others the benefit of the doubt Rita BuettnerJanuary 2, 20182 min read As I encounter people in my daily life—whether those who are close to me or those who are strangers—I am going to try to assume that they are acting with good intentions and their best understanding of situations. BlogOpen Window Have yourself a merry little pot-luck Rita BuettnerDecember 30, 20174 min read There are holiday gatherings, and then there are holiday gatherings with wonderful punny themes. Previous 1 … 86 87 88 … 100 Next