Monthly Archives: June 2016

Us vs. Them

Posted on June 30, 2016 by mitchteemley

I am profoundly disturbed by the current rise of nationalism in Europe, in the Americas, in the Middle East, in nearly every nation on earth. Powered by the false logic of isolationism and protectionism, each successive wave of nationalism crashes … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 19

Posted on June 29, 2016 by mitchteemley

There’s almost nothing more wonderful than being chosen to be loved by an animal. Has it ever happened to you?

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Pastor Trump?

Posted on June 28, 2016 by mitchteemley

Donald Trump has reportedly accepted Jesus as his savior.  (New York Times, June 25). Two thoughts: 1) I sincerely hope this is true, but… celebrity conversions usually turn out to be dud firework displays (and, frankly, limelight is not the ideal light for … Continue reading →

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After BREXIT…Who’s Nexit?

Posted on June 24, 2016 by mitchteemley

Now that BREXIT is a reality (and David Cameron is leaving to write his memwoes) what’s next?  Spanxit?  Grexit?  Swexit?  (Spain, Greece, and Sweden are reportedly on the bubble.)  Will the EU survive?  Does is matter?  What are your thoughts?

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The Wishing Map 18

Posted on June 22, 2016 by mitchteemley

Have you ever faced a future so unlike anything you’d expected that you had no basis for knowing what to do next?

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Dear God

Posted on June 20, 2016 by mitchteemley
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The Wishing Map 17

Posted on June 15, 2016 by mitchteemley

Have you ever faced a trial you knew you must go through, yet hoped to find a way around?

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Verb or Noun?

Posted on June 14, 2016 by mitchteemley

Some things can be both a verb and a noun (fish, call, ride). But I only know of one thing that must be a verb before it can be a noun: Love.

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Orlando Shooting

Posted on June 13, 2016 by mitchteemley

“You’ve got to be taught To hate and fear, You’ve got to be taught From year to year, It’s got to be drummed In your dear little ear You’ve got to be carefully taught.” ~Oscar Hammerstein These words from the … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 16

Posted on June 8, 2016 by mitchteemley

We’re in the last day of shooting on my feature film! Meanwhile, enjoy this bit of ancient prophecy from my fantasy novel The Wishing Map.

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