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Wearin’ of the Green
CommentaryThe Domestic Church

Wearin’ of the Green

Rita BuettnerMarch 7, 20184 min read
I’ve never been to the Emerald Isle. But throughout my childhood, my mother made sure my siblings and I knew we were Irish.
Introducing the small victory jar: The next chapter in the story
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Introducing the small victory jar: The next chapter in the story

Rita BuettnerMarch 6, 20183 min read
For weeks now, I have been looking for a container to gather the small victories my colleagues and I celebrate in the office.
It’s time that we pick…7 takes that are quick
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It’s time that we pick…7 takes that are quick

Rita BuettnerMarch 2, 20182 min read
Dr. Seuss was born 114 years ago today! In honor of his birthday, let’s do this in rhyme….
A small and simple gesture of sympathy
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A small and simple gesture of sympathy

Rita BuettnerFebruary 25, 20182 min read
A batch of cookies. There’s nothing extraordinary about it. But sometimes when you feel you can do nothing, you look for one small thing you can do.
A sleepover phone call, Year of the Dog festivities, a birthday party venue change, and a surprise autograph (7 Quick Takes)
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A sleepover phone call, Year of the Dog festivities, a birthday party venue change, and a surprise autograph (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerFebruary 23, 20184 min read
I realized I’m a very uneven party thrower. I go way over the top ordering stickers to make Hershey kisses into Dog kisses, but I don’t start food prep for the party until about an hour before guests arrive.
Easy ways to celebrate Chinese New Year, homework issues, a road trip, and the Statue of Liberty
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Easy ways to celebrate Chinese New Year, homework issues, a road trip, and the Statue of Liberty

Rita BuettnerFebruary 15, 20184 min read
Today we start the Year of the Dog, which is somehow much more exciting than the rooster or the goat. We are all quite excited about it.
Praying our way through Lent: A basket of prayer intentions
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Praying our way through Lent: A basket of prayer intentions

Rita BuettnerFebruary 12, 20182 min read
It’s such a simple thing. It’s not particularly creative. And the intentions are spilling over onto our table.
Looking for God’s love: When Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine’s Day
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Looking for God’s love: When Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine’s Day

Rita BuettnerFebruary 10, 20183 min read
Those signs of love, and Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice and expression of love, tell us even more about the Giver and our relationship with Him than the paper valentines my sons will sign and deliver.
Lesson in love
CommentaryThe Domestic Church

Lesson in love

Rita BuettnerFebruary 9, 20184 min read
In the wake of the death of her brother-in-law, Rita Buettner encourages readers to build a legacy of love.
Chinese New Year, electricity problems, sewing bunnies, the soup of the day, and a recent brush with fame (7 Quick Takes)
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Chinese New Year, electricity problems, sewing bunnies, the soup of the day, and a recent brush with fame (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerFebruary 9, 20184 min read
My favorite holiday is next week—Chinese New Year!
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