Tag Archives: Santa Claus

Why I Decided to Grow a Beard

Posted on December 21, 2024 by mitchteemley

No, it wasn’t to look like this guy. ⇒ It was because I needed a beard to look like a proper manly writer (or at least a very avant garde female writer). ⇐ Growing it was the worst part. It … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Laughs of Christmas

Posted on December 20, 2024 by mitchteemley

Actually, there are fifteen, but who’s counting? Anyway, here are a few chuckles for you before you jump up, yell, “Shoot! I forgot to buy something for What’s-his-name!” and rush back out the door. Click on any image to enlarge … Continue reading →

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No Santa Claus? Well Then What’s the Point?

Posted on December 12, 2024 by mitchteemley

Source: Red Frog Photography, UK I was six when my parents told me there was no Santa Claus. My reaction, according to my mom, was: “You guys finally know? Heck, I’ve known for a long time, but I didn’t think … Continue reading →

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Jesus and Santa

Posted on December 15, 2021 by mitchteemley

My Feature Blogger this week is Russell Brown of Russellings of the Spirit. I’ve featured Russ before because, well, I just plain like the guy. But ALSO because this “retired Methodist pastor, father, grandfather, stumbler, seeker, and servant” always–always–has something … Continue reading →

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Christmas Funnies

Posted on December 21, 2019 by mitchteemley

I’d have called them the 12 Laughs of Christmas, but there are 15. Anyway, here are a few chuckles before rushing back out the door to buy that “Shoot! I forgot something for Whatshisname!” gift. (Click on any image to … Continue reading →

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Santa Should Be On The Naughty List

Posted on December 12, 2018 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is a permanent resident of Santa’s naught list, the splendidly snarky D. Parker of yadadarcyyada.com. Darcy peppers her witticisms with colorful fonts and gifs galore (not “gifts”–that’s jolly old You-Know-Who’s department), so if the other … Continue reading →

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No Santa Claus?

Posted on December 8, 2018 by mitchteemley

I was six when my parents told me there was no Santa Claus: My response (according to my mom) was, “Whew! You finally know?  I’ve known for a long time, but I wasn’t sure you did, and I didn’t want … Continue reading →

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If You Think the Season’s Hard for You…

Posted on December 5, 2017 by mitchteemley

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 have. My hope is … Continue reading →

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