Tag Archives: Ralph Waldo Emerson

Something to Live For

Posted on July 27, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Jamie Street Thought for the Week Monday is the start of the work week for most of us. And while we know we should “work to live and not live to work,” is that enough? It’s important to … Continue reading →

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God’s Workmanship Is All Around Us

Posted on November 30, 2025 by mitchteemley

God’s Workmanship Is All Around Us “Nature is too thin a screen; the glory of the omnipresent God bursts through everywhere.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson “Reading about nature is fine, but if a person walks in the woods and listens carefully, … Continue reading →

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Are You Reaching for a Star?

Posted on January 25, 2024 by mitchteemley

“Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Here’s a little late January guilt (you’re welcome): If you’re like me, you started … Continue reading →

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If I Could Just Fix Everyone…

Posted on April 21, 2018 by mitchteemley

              “To be good is noble, but to teach others to be good is nobler,          and less trouble.” ~Mark Twain “Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming … Continue reading →

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Stay Young

Posted on October 24, 2017 by mitchteemley

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” ~Confucius “He’s not ugly, you’re just looking with ugly eyes.” ~Friend’s daughter, age 4 “I knew who I was this morning, but I’ve changed a few times since then.” ~Alice in Wonderland … Continue reading →

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Perfect Plans

Posted on January 9, 2017 by mitchteemley

“Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.”* ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Just a little Monday guilt for you (you’re welcome). For many of us the … Continue reading →

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