Tag Archives: holidays

My Declaration of Independence

Posted on July 4, 2023 by mitchteemley

My Real Memoir (See below for video) I loved fireworks as a kid. Loved watching things burn (no, I wasn’t a pyromaniac, just a boy–as if there was a difference). I loved dousing my old model planes in lighter fluid … Continue reading →

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Have a Great Time, but Remember…

Posted on December 31, 2022 by mitchteemley

…not to panda to your worst impulses! “If life gives you lemons, make lemonade. And then try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party.” ~Ron White “A lady came up to me and said … Continue reading →

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Home for the Holidays

Posted on December 23, 2022 by mitchteemley

We woke up to snow this morning. So, on the one hand we’ll have a white Christmas. Yay! On the other hand, as soon as I’m done posting this, I have go out and shovel our driveway in -8° weather … Continue reading →

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20 Different Versions of Jingle Bells

Posted on December 22, 2022 by mitchteemley

“Jingle Bells” is one ofthe most widely sung tunes in the world, although its lyrics vary from country to country. It was written by one-hit-wonder James Lord Pierpont (for Thanksgiving) in remembrance of the sleigh races in his hometown of … Continue reading →

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Put the X Back in Xmas!

Posted on December 19, 2022 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week People often assume that the term “Xmas” is an attempt to take “Christ” out of Christmas. But did you know that: The term Xmas dates all the way back to the Middle Ages. X is an … Continue reading →

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What’s In Your Bag?

Posted on December 16, 2022 by mitchteemley

Lots of bags get carried in December! More, in fact, than any other month of the year. Shopping bags—even if you shop via Amazon (the website, not the jungle), there’s a good chance it’ll arrive in a bag. Travel bags … Continue reading →

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Us…Together

Posted on December 15, 2022 by mitchteemley

We’re transcontinental. After we moved our little nuclear family to Ohio almost eighteen years ago, our youngest child Beth moved back to California to attend college, stay, and start a little clan of her own. Meanwhile, our extended family members … Continue reading →

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So Many Holidays, So Little Time!

Posted on November 28, 2022 by mitchteemley

“Look, brothers, I painted a selfie!” Thought for the Week Hey, it’s Cyber Monk Day–why is everybody shopping online when we should be deep in spiritual contemplation…about all the money we’ve spent? Yes, I know it’s Cyber Monday. It’s just … 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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Vacation Homes for You to Try

Posted on June 29, 2022 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Charles of Potatoes and the Promise of More Potatoes because, well, it’s vacation planning time and, heck, who doesn’t want more potatoes?

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