Monthly Archives: January 2024

Instant Wisdom

Posted on January 4, 2024 by mitchteemley

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” ~Lao Tzu “And then, dude, it just goes on and on for like freakin’ forever!” ~Derek Tzu (Lao’s nephew) If only wisdom were microwaveable. ⇔

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About Those New Year’s Resolutions…

Posted on January 3, 2024 by mitchteemley

Ah, yes, New Year’s Resolutions, those things half of us make and the other half mock. Much has been said about how badly people follow through on their resolutions. After all, the statistical success rate is something like -33%, which … Continue reading →

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How I Invented Coffee

Posted on January 2, 2024 by mitchteemley

Coffee foam art by Kazuki Yamamoto My Real Memoir Unlike my oldest child, who as a newborn would have been thrilled if Mommy’s breasts dispensed House Blend and Dark Roast, I had to learn to like coffee. The Coffee-Milk Era: … Continue reading →

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Facing the Future

Posted on January 1, 2024 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week A new year looms, and we ponder the road ahead, a road that existed long before we arrived and will continue long after we are gone. Yet each of us has a role to play in … Continue reading →

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