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

Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Five: Rhema (Continued) Previously: Gina plunged into Ismara in search of her brother. Where was he?  And where was she?…

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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

Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Five: Rhema Previously: Like her brother, Gina “fell into” the mysterious Map.  ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ All Gina said for the…

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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

Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Four: Melcarhassen (Continued) Previously: An ancient document predicted “the Time of an End and a New Beginning” when Two Strangers would choose…

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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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A Filmmaker’s Journal

Posted on June 9, 2016 by mitchteemley

Fame vs. Flame “Fame! I’m gonna live forever, I’m gonna learn how to fly. I’m gonna make it to heaven. Baby, remember my name!”  Lyrics from the title song of a once-famous movie that, ironically, most people under 30 have never … Continue reading →

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