rita buettner commentary CommentaryThe Domestic Church Here comes the bridesmaid Rita BuettnerJune 7, 20174 min read God doesn’t care whether we’re immaculately dressed in fancy clothes or wearing an old bathrobe with sausage grease on the sleeve. BlogOpen Window Scuffy the Tugboat, the school year that just won’t end, an Elvis sighting, cicadas, fishing and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerJune 2, 20174 min read This week’s 7 Quick Takes covers everything from Scruffy the Tugboat to fishing and cicadas. BlogOpen Window In defense of the fidget spinner Rita BuettnerJune 1, 20171 min read Usually I agree with my friend and fellow Catholic Review blogger, Robyn Barberry. But we have finally found the topic that divides us: fidget spinners. Read Robyn’s persuasive (and also poetic) take over at her blog, Unconditional.But take a spin through mine first. It’s small, it’s fast, it’s so much fun, And nearly every kid has one, Or […] CommentaryThe Domestic Church Going fishing Rita BuettnerMay 24, 20174 min read What do I do to inspire others to become fishers of men? Do I ever convey that joy, that excitement, in being a follower of Christ that someone would stop to ask me about Jesus? BlogOpen Window 7 Quick Takes: Piggyback rides, succulents, salmon, and how great it is when your son loves you more than his bathrobe Rita BuettnerMay 19, 20173 min read Rita Buettner shares this week’s 7 Quick Takes. BlogOpen Window A commencement goodbye Rita BuettnerMay 18, 20173 min read During my 19-year career, I’ve seen colleagues come and colleagues go. The hellos I look forward to. The goodbyes I dread. BlogOpen Window An adoptive mother’s thoughts on Birthmothers Day Rita BuettnerMay 13, 20173 min read Today, the day before Mother’s Day, is Birthmother’s Day, and I find myself wondering about the women who gave our sons life. BlogOpen Window 7 Quick Takes: Chilly baseball games, honeysuckle, entering a new whole new world of Pokemon fun, cow birthday cards, and more Rita BuettnerMay 12, 20174 min read This weeks ‘7 Quick Takes’ covers everything from chilly baseball games to entering a new whole new world of Pokemon fun. BlogOpen Window As a parent, every day is Christmas morning Rita BuettnerMay 9, 20173 min read As we watch them grow and learn and change, I realize so much of who they are seems to have nothing to do with us. BlogOpen Window “Don’t step on a crack. You’ll break your mother’s back!” Rita BuettnerMay 8, 20173 min read I can only hope God will give my husband and me the wisdom, the strength, the courage to handle each stage we will encounter as a family. Previous 1 … 97 98 99 … 101 Next
