Category Archives: Quips and Quotes

Brief thoughts. Big ideas.

Signs of the Times

Posted on July 17, 2026 by mitchteemley

It’s Important to Think Ahead Signs of the Times My favorite sign ever was painted on a shop window in Canterbury, England. It said, “Sex Aids for Ferrets!” Only upon drawing nearer did I see the small print beneath it … Continue reading →

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Learn From the Past, Live in the Present

Posted on July 13, 2026 by mitchteemley

Roy T. Bennett Thought for the Week Learn from the past, live in the present: If we are wise (and if we are not, no advice will help), we will learn not to dwell in a place where change is … Continue reading →

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Be Childlike, Not Childish

Posted on July 12, 2026 by mitchteemley

The Right to Become Children of God Be Childlike, Not Childish Jesus calls his followers to grow spiritually, and yet at the same time to become more childlike. Isn’t that a contradiction? No, because being childish is trusting in something … Continue reading →

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What Makes Us Civilized?

Posted on July 6, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Biljana Martinic Thought for the Week What makes us civilized? Dictionary.com defines civilized as “having an advanced or humane culture.” One that responds collectively to the goodness that is intrinsic in each of us at birth. It’s what … Continue reading →

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But What Is True Freedom?

Posted on July 5, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Mitch Teemley Yesterday Was Independence Day in My Country… …and I’m proud of the freedoms its founders proclaimed. But what is true freedom? I’m under no delusion that any country, culture or class can grant me the kind … Continue reading →

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A Slice of My America

Posted on July 3, 2026 by mitchteemley

All images ©Copyright by Mitch Teemley Here on the Eve… …of my country’s 250th anniversary, I thought I’d share a small slice of my America. Trudy and I are from California, and have travelled extensively. But all of these phone-tographs … Continue reading →

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This Is My Declaration of Independence

Posted on July 2, 2026 by mitchteemley

See video below It’s My Country’s 250th Anniversary… …and this is my declaration of independence. These days, the very meaning of the term “patriotism” is being fiercely contested, both here and in other countries throughout the world. What better time … Continue reading →

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If This Were So We Wouldn’t Know

Posted on July 2, 2026 by mitchteemley

Image by Greg Rakozy If This Were So We Wouldn’t Know ∞

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It’s Mid-Year — Persevere!

Posted on June 29, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Edgar Chaparro Thought for the Week It’s Mid-Year — Persevere! “The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.” ~Multiple sources “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you … Continue reading →

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Are All Religions Equally Valid?

Posted on June 28, 2026 by mitchteemley

Image source: pinterest.com “Aslan,” said Lucy, “you’re bigger.” “That is because you are older, little one,” answered he. “Not because you are?” “I am not. But every year you grow, you will find me bigger.” ~C.S. Lewis (The Chronicles of … Continue reading →

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