Monthly Archives: February 2026

Walking After a Storm

Posted on February 27, 2026 by mitchteemley

Belleville Hill Park, Cincinnati, Ohio, by Mitch Teemley Walking After a Storm There’s something about walking after a storm. Silhouetted hardwoods mingle with steadfast evergreens. New-fed streams rise up against their banks. Shoots poke through the remaining vestiges of snow. … Continue reading →

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Forever and Ever: Worlds Without End

Posted on February 26, 2026 by mitchteemley

Forever and Ever: Worlds Without End One of the Most Prominent Phrases… In both the Old and New Testaments is “forever and ever.” It’s usually translated this way because the original Greek, “eon of the eons,” means endless time. But since … Continue reading →

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Attack of the Giant Spider and Other Tales From My Childhood

Posted on February 24, 2026 by mitchteemley

Spider photo: Women Daily Magazine  –  Egg photo: Apartment Therapy My Real Memoir: Attack of the Giant Spider and Other Tales From My Childhood I Grew Up in an Era When… Kids were expected to stub their toes, fall out … Continue reading →

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Being Content With What Is Ours

Posted on February 23, 2026 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week: Being Content With What Is Ours During a Sunday drive, my wife and I stumbled across this wonderful old covered bridge above. It was an ordinary day made special by warm conversation and a light fall … Continue reading →

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But Where Is God?

Posted on February 22, 2026 by mitchteemley

 But Where Is God? “God is the author of the cosmos, not a character within it. Since he created space-time, it is pointless to try to find him in the heavens. Could one find Handel himself by searching through the … Continue reading →

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The Funniest Product Reviews Ever

Posted on February 20, 2026 by mitchteemley

The Funniest Product Reviews Ever When the World’s Most Incompetent Dental Office nearly destroyed my mouth, I wrote a brilliantly snarky review (if I don’t say so myself). And I’ve had a deep appreciation for the funniest product reviews ever … Continue reading →

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On the Death of a Dear Friend

Posted on February 19, 2026 by mitchteemley

Image by Tim Mossholder On the Death of a Dear Friend Five Years Ago… My dear friend and business partner Dennis died amid COVID-19’s widening path of destruction. He was one of the kindest, most ethical people I have ever … Continue reading →

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Frieda’s Magical Garden

Posted on February 17, 2026 by mitchteemley

“Orange Grove” painting by Tom Brown My Real Memoir: Frieda’s Magical Garden At the Ripe Old Age of Three… I began spending my days in a magical place. As previously stated, Mom and Dad were both working, and I’d been … Continue reading →

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Is Love the Ultimate Force?

Posted on February 16, 2026 by mitchteemley

From my novelization of the movie Healing River Thought for the Week: Is Love the Ultimate Force? Last Weekend… Most of the world celebrated Valentine’s Day, love’s official calendar day. Which, unfortunately, has a rep for being a sales gimmick … Continue reading →

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How Death Can Lead to Life

Posted on February 15, 2026 by mitchteemley

How Death Can Lead to Life “And now brothers, I will ask you a terrible question, and God knows I ask it also of myself. Is the truth beyond all truths, beyond the stars, just this: that to live without … Continue reading →

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