Tag Archives: war

Sticks and Stones

Posted on January 20, 2024 by mitchteemley

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Unless… “Choose your words carefully lest midair they turn into stones.” ~The Wishing Map φ

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When Words Turn Into Stones

Posted on January 20, 2024 by mitchteemley

Image by Vellectrum The Wishing Map is a full-length fantasy that is being posted episodically at this site. To read the previous episode click here. To read the entire novel, begin here. In an attempt to break free from the childlike naims (gnomes) … Continue reading →

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Sowing the Seeds of Conflict

Posted on January 13, 2024 by mitchteemley

Source: Image Abyss The Wishing Map is a full-length fantasy that is being posted episodically at this site. To read the previous episode click here. To read the entire novel, begin here. In an attempt to break free from the childlike naims (gnomes) … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Veterans!

Posted on November 11, 2023 by mitchteemley

I’m wearing swastika-free socks right now. That’s a pretty obvious fact, I realize. But the point is, it’s obvious thanks to my father (lower right hand corner in the above photo) and many others like him. On the 11th day of … Continue reading →

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To Him They Belong

Posted on October 18, 2023 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is David Redpath of Highway Bloggery. David is an Australian stream-of-consciousness poet, photographer, artist, traveler, and seeker of truth. There’s a compelling spirit of longing and compassion beneath his acerbic words. “When will the world be set … Continue reading →

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Everyday Heroes

Posted on November 11, 2022 by mitchteemley

The word hero implies courage and sacrifice. It’s natural and appropriate to think of the military (today is Veterans Day in my country), as well as fire fighters and first responders of all kinds. But there are quiet heroes, too, … Continue reading →

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Sacrifice

Posted on May 30, 2022 by mitchteemley

Photo by Laurentiu Lordache Thought for the Week Today is Memorial Day in my country. As with Remembrance Day and related days in other countries, it’s set aside to honor those who’ve sacrificed their lives in service to others. But … Continue reading →

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Caption This Photo

Posted on April 7, 2022 by mitchteemley

(Caption winner gets the other half of the puppy!) I don’t know about you, but I don’t just see a cute puppy; I see a metaphor for how people feel about the world these days. But — and here’s the … Continue reading →

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My Name Is Marwa

Posted on March 23, 2022 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Marwa of Reframing Life. Marwa lives in Gaza Camp, a decades-old prison-like refugee enclave in northern Jordan. Through rare courage Marwa altered the course of her life, and is now making a difference in … Continue reading →

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Not as the World Gives

Posted on March 13, 2022 by mitchteemley

Photo by Freddie Addery “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give as the world gives, so do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” ~John 14:27 ∴

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