Tag Archives: animals

Amazing Temporary Art

Posted on October 4, 2024 by mitchteemley

There’s something intriguing about temporary art: from the ancient art of sand mandalas, representing the temporality of the universe, to paper clip sculptures, representing the temporality of office life. So much time put into something that’s here and then simply … Continue reading →

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Hey, If They Can Get Along…

Posted on September 6, 2024 by mitchteemley

Just a quick reminder from the animal kingdom: We don’t have to be like each other to get along. Heck, we don’t even have to be the same species! Your September assignment: Make friends with someone who’s nothing like you! … Continue reading →

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Love is a Shield

Posted on August 31, 2024 by mitchteemley

Source: pixabay.com “The most powerful defense against bitterness is to love it away before it begins.” ~The Wishing Map φ

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Capturing the Unexpected

Posted on August 23, 2024 by mitchteemley

Life is full of unexpected things. Sometimes horrible, sometimes wonderful. But mostly just weird. I mean, you can’t make this stuff up, right? Well, you can. But who would believe you? Click on any image to enlarge it, or to … Continue reading →

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Bears!

Posted on August 22, 2024 by mitchteemley

When I think of summer, I think of bears. Nearly every summer when I was a kid we’d visit California’s Sequoia National Park, and every visit had its bear absurdities: Like the bear that broke into a nearby camper’s Volkswagen … Continue reading →

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Closed Doors

Posted on August 20, 2024 by mitchteemley

Source: topteny.com My Real Memoir Open doors. Every year, as winter faded and spring approached, it seemed a new door would open, leading me from a darkened room into a new one bright with possibilities. Two years previous, I’d gone … Continue reading →

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Love Has a Language…

Posted on August 16, 2024 by mitchteemley

…known only by children and animals. May we learn to love like them: Innocently. Unexpectedly. And withought reservation. Click on any image to enlarge it, or to begin slide show.

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The Animalympics (Animal Olympics)

Posted on August 2, 2024 by mitchteemley

The Summer Olympics are here! And what better time for a reminder that humans are not the only great athletes? In fact, most of the world record holders (sometimes intentional, sometimes accidental) are of the decidedly non-human persuasion. Enjoy! Click … Continue reading →

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Bee Happy

Posted on July 17, 2024 by mitchteemley

I found a bee in my house. The poor thing was weak, struggling to move. So I picked it up. It barely budged. I was going to put it out of its misery, but then I thought, “Wait, why not … Continue reading →

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Masters of Camouflage

Posted on June 28, 2024 by mitchteemley

Many creatures possess a remarkable ability to blend in. Sometimes intentionally, sometimes not. Click on any picture to enlarge it, or to begin slide show.

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