Monthly Archives: December 2025

Faith Isn’t About What You Know

Posted on December 7, 2025 by mitchteemley

Faith isn’t about what you know. It’s about Who you know. ∴ “Now this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” ~John 17:13

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Feeling Sympathy for the Little Devils

Posted on December 6, 2025 by mitchteemley

Last week, I wrote about being attacked by yellow jackets while blowing leaves near their underground lair. And about the far more disastrous results of my defense campaign. Result? Several days later, my wife Trudy and I committed full-scale waspicide. … Continue reading →

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50 of the Cleverest Memes Ever

Posted on December 5, 2025 by mitchteemley

The word meme comes from the same source as mime. Both can be clever, or incredibly annoying. Like when a mime starts building an imaginary box around you while you’re hunting for a public restroom. Memes just want to go … Continue reading →

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Life Is a Jam Sandwich

Posted on December 4, 2025 by mitchteemley

Life Is a Jam Sandwich ‘Twas soft below us and easy to chew ‘Twill be soft above us when we get through But now we’re trapped in the middle, and wham! We find ourselves suddenly stuck in the jam Still, … Continue reading →

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The Blendifferous Art of Combining Words

Posted on December 2, 2025 by mitchteemley

Blendifferous* = A term I just invented by combining the words “blend” and “splendifferous.”An apt ajective, I think, for the art of portmanteau. I know, you’re thinking, “Aha, Portmanteau, I was there once! It’s on the French Riviera, right?” Sorry, … Continue reading →

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While It Is Still Called Today

Posted on December 1, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Brooding about our past and worrying about our future is the most efficient way to ruin our present. Instead, let us focus on the now, and upon our fellow travelers. And let us: “Encourage each other … Continue reading →

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