Tag Archives: gratitude

Yay, I’m Nine!

Posted on July 28, 2023 by mitchteemley

It’s my ninth blogiversary! I had no idea when I started nine years ago that: 1) I’d ever have more than a handful of followers, 2) I’d develop real and meaningful friendships in the process, and 3) How supportive those friends would … Continue reading →

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Courage Demands Gratitude

Posted on May 29, 2023 by mitchteemley

Dear Americans, while we enjoy our Memorial Day, may we not fail to remember those whose sacrifices paid for it. Those soldiers, firefighters, police officers and others whose sacrifices have secured the lives and freedoms of Americans and non-Americans alike. … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 24, 2022 by mitchteemley

Our Thanksgiving Tree (beautifully decorated and photographed by my wife Trudy). On Thanksgiving Day we’ll add strips of paper with our family’s 2022 “I’m thankful fors” artfully calligraphed onto them (also Trudy’s work). And, yes, soon thereafter the tree will … Continue reading →

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Preparing to Give Thanks

Posted on November 23, 2022 by mitchteemley

“Remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.” ~Epicurus “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses.” ~Alphonse Karr “Piglet noticed that even though he had a … Continue reading →

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Parable of the Spare Change

Posted on September 8, 2022 by mitchteemley

Hey, I’m Brandon. So I lost my job. On Labor Day, no less. Which isn’t funny. It actually kinda sucks. I mean, everybody tells you what you wanna hear: “It’ll work out. You got this!” Only nobody means what they … Continue reading →

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Dog Days

Posted on August 15, 2022 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Lily, a six-year-old Great Dane, had lost both of her eyes due to a rare medical condition. She’d also lost the will to live. Until one day another Great Dane named Maddison came into her life. … Continue reading →

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The Power of Love

Posted on May 8, 2022 by mitchteemley

Image source: Zion Fine Arts “You formed my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this right well.” ~Psalm 139:13-14 … Continue reading →

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A Holiday Tradition

Posted on December 22, 2021 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is the familiarly-named Tammy Wynette of 5th Generation Girl. Author and motivational speaker Tammy is also a community leader and role model in Sacramento, California, as well as a certified advocate and peer-support specialist for … Continue reading →

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Forever Grateful

Posted on November 25, 2021 by mitchteemley

Because we’ve each received the gift that makes all other gifts possible – our very existence – may we adopt the persistent and unshakeable habit of offering thanks every day for as long as we live. “Gratitude is not only … Continue reading →

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Courage

Posted on November 11, 2021 by mitchteemley

Today is Veterans Day in my country. Originally called Armistice Day to commemorate the end of World War I, it has been broadened in many nations to honor the veterans of all wars. But whether known as Veterans Day, Remembrance … Continue reading →

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