Tag Archives: affection

How a Fake Christmas Tree Became Real

Posted on January 29, 2026 by mitchteemley

How a Fake Christmas Tree Became Real Our Old Tree… Came in a box. It was made in China from plastic and steel by people who may or may not have known what Christmas was about. It was shiny and … Continue reading →

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Please Don’t Eat the Ribbons, Cat!

Posted on December 27, 2025 by mitchteemley

Please Don’t Eat the Ribbons, Cat! Why is it that our little cat thinks Christmas ribbons are strands of pasta? ย then upon imbibing those splashy links and discov’ring theyโ€™re actually plastic and nasty hurls them up in neat little piles … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile, Here Are Some Cute Animals

Posted on August 1, 2025 by mitchteemley

I confess: I’m a total mush-bucket when it comes to animals. True, I’m supposed to be resting after my medical procedure. But to me, gathering pictures of ridiculously cute animals is resting. And, oh, yeah, because… Honest, I had another … Continue reading →

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If Only They Weren’t So Cute!

Posted on February 27, 2025 by mitchteemley

My dictionary defines vermin as โ€œsmall animals that are troublesome to man.โ€ Bunnies, raccoons, chipmunks… Technically, they’re all vermin. But, awwww, I mean, just look at them! Heck, I even think rats are cute. And, yes, I know about the … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Roommates: Doug and My Dog

Posted on July 23, 2024 by mitchteemley

My Real Memoir โ€œWhy?โ€ That was the first word out of my new roommateโ€™s mouth when he discovered someone had stolen his decomposing 1954 Nash. โ€œWell, I hope they put it out of its misery,โ€ he chuckled. That, in a … Continue reading →

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Small Bunny, Big Love

Posted on June 13, 2024 by mitchteemley

This is the first anniversary of our little cat Misha’s passing. In remembering her, I’m reminded of another small creature who left a huge imprint on my heart. Flopsy-Jean Teemley was a chocolate brown Holland lop, and the first child … Continue reading →

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Dumb Animals?

Posted on May 18, 2024 by mitchteemley

“Have you ever had an encounter with a ‘dumb animal’ that dramatically altered your perception of non-human ‘persons’โ€? ~The Wishing Map ฯ†

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Love Knows No Bounds

Posted on May 3, 2024 by mitchteemley

โ€œDo not waste time bothering whether you โ€˜loveโ€™ your neighbor; act as if you did. As soon as we do this, we find one of the great secrets. When you are behaving as if you loved someone, you will presently … Continue reading →

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A Satisfied Cat

Posted on October 26, 2023 by mitchteemley

Itโ€™s hoodie weather. I live in t-shirts year-round, but in October I add a hoodie, because in autumn a t-shirt without a hoodie is like tights without a cape. But now, every time I put on my hoodie, I think … Continue reading →

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Love Has a Language All Its Own

Posted on July 25, 2019 by mitchteemley

God, teach us to… (Click on any image to enlarge) Love innocently. Love unexpectedly. Love without reservation. Love like a child.

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