Tag Archives: holidays

Now Back to Work!

Posted on December 27, 2023 by mitchteemley

Face it, with the holiday weekend past and the end of the year not yet here, we have no choice but to pretend we’re working. “I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by.” ~Douglas … Continue reading →

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Embracing the Miracle

Posted on December 26, 2023 by mitchteemley

Painting by Gari Melchers (1860 – 1932) Thought for the Week I struggle with my faith. Cyclically. Some proxigean tide will send a wave of doubt crashing over me, producing the impression of drowning. I’ll flail and gasp, sometimes for … Continue reading →

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“While Shepherds Watched Their (Kids) by Night…”

Posted on December 23, 2023 by mitchteemley

Some years back, I wrote a four-scene Modern Day Christmas Experience that’s performed by churches and drama groups every year. Here’s a brief version of one of these, The Shepherds. Merry Christmas! The moment Dan and Trish Shepherd dragged their kids into … Continue reading →

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Christmas Around the World

Posted on December 22, 2023 by mitchteemley

“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” ~Hamilton Wright Mabie Click on any image to enlarge it, or to begin slideshow. “And when we give each other Christmas gifts in his name, let … Continue reading →

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The Holidays Are Upon Us!

Posted on December 20, 2023 by mitchteemley

“Once again, we come to the Holiday Season, a deeply religious time that each of us observes, in his own way, by going to the mall of his choice.” ~Dave Barry “I bought my brother some gift-wrap. I took it … Continue reading →

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If You Think This Season’s Hard for You…

Posted on December 18, 2023 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week The holidays are, for some, about present love and past pain. But for others they are the reverse, a time of loneliness and isolation, of only faintly remembered love. I’ve had both, as I’m sure you … Continue reading →

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The Ugly Time?

Posted on December 11, 2023 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week I used to consider late autumn with its leafless trees and sullen skies the ugly time But then I grew up and came to understand its barren beauty how it saw the loss and longing in … Continue reading →

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The Strasbourg Christmas Market

Posted on December 6, 2023 by mitchteemley

My Featured Bloggers this week are Stéphanie and Jérôme of the travel blog Strafari. Oslo, Norway-born Stéphanie and Strasbourg, France-born Jérôme regularly combine their infectious love of travel, useful facts, and marvellous photos in always-engaging posts. Visit them to see … Continue reading →

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Our Yule Log Tradition

Posted on November 30, 2023 by mitchteemley

It’s the end of November when my wife and I celebrate our yule log tradition: Wife: “You’ll log off that computer right now and help me with the Christmas decorations, if you know what’s good for you!” Me: (traditional festive … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Is Coming!

Posted on November 16, 2023 by mitchteemley

Thanksgiving is one of America’s favorite holidays. But for many its real name should probably be Self-indulgence Day. So, enjoy, but remember: 1) Pause and be thankful 2) Take a moment to appreciate your forebears (ahem, get it?). 3) And don’t get ahead … Continue reading →

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