Tag Archives: winter

Compassion

Posted on December 18, 2018 by mitchteemley

It’s no secret that this season of love is also (uncoincidentally) an especially hard season for those who feel abandoned and alone. May we reach out to them with our prayers, with our words, and with our actions — in … Continue reading →

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Once a Teacher, Always a Teacher

Posted on December 10, 2018 by mitchteemley

Our students are about to go on winter break. And soon all the schools will be empty. But the teachers will still be thinking about their kids. Their spouses and friends will heckle, “Give it a rest!” But a true … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Doodles

Posted on February 6, 2018 by mitchteemley

My mind wanders on Tuesdays. My inner child wants to know if your inner child can come out to play. See you on Wednesday. Maybe.

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Signs of Winter

Posted on December 30, 2017 by mitchteemley

Winter is here! Snow and ice are everywhere–just as New Year’s revelers are preparing to hit the roads! So be careful, folks. And obey the signs! Well, OK, not all signs. Disgusting weather alert! It’s all that snot that did … Continue reading →

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Impatience

Posted on December 17, 2017 by mitchteemley

“Perhaps there is only one cardinal sin: impatience. Because of impatience we were driven out of Paradise, because of impatience we cannot return.”  ~W. H. Auden

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November

Posted on November 25, 2017 by mitchteemley

The last leaves tremble on the ground as the snow arrives to bury them securing the peace that they have found and daring the world to start again

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Sprinter

Posted on March 24, 2017 by mitchteemley

‘Round now we’re all pining to revel in spring But seasonal timing’s no guaranteed thing Transitional days like these are unscenic Thermometers glaze and turn schizophrenic So, stop being moody and “so over” winter Put on your hoodie and celebrate … Continue reading →

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Icy Beauty

Posted on January 14, 2017 by mitchteemley

(Click on individual images to read commentary.) The world is born in the spring rejoices in summer and bundles its blessings in autumn But only in the winter does it learn who it is

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Happy Sprinter!

Posted on March 19, 2016 by mitchteemley

Uncertain spring, no longer winter. Transition’s the only permanent thing. So why should we wait to lift up our hearts? Let us huddle together and celebrate Sprinter! ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ “To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier … Continue reading →

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Disgusting Weather Alert

Posted on January 21, 2016 by mitchteemley

Jan. 21 (Fox News) – Severe weather, combined with an outbreak of colds and viruses, has resulted in dangerous road conditions. Drive carefully, experts warn, and bring plenty of tissues. Do not–repeat, do not–blow your nose out your car window. Frozen mucous makes … Continue reading →

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