Monthly Archives: August 2016

The World’s Greatest Artist

Posted on August 14, 2016 by mitchteemley

He’s had the longest career of any artist in history, and at a considerably advanced age is still crafting new works. He creates in every medium–sculpture, engraving, painting, even performance art–and the scale of his work runs from the subatomic to the cosmic. Some … Continue reading →

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Brush Up Your Shakespeare, Sir Donald!

Posted on August 13, 2016 by mitchteemley

Donald Trump, known for his eloquent use of the English language, has been letting the insults rip lately. But, O, thou couldst do so much better, Master T!  Thou needst but take a clue from the Great Insulter himself, William “Bad Will” Shakespeare. Why call … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 25

Posted on August 10, 2016 by mitchteemley

Have you ever committed yourself to something without realizing it would permanently alter the course of your life?

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The Wishing Map 24

Posted on August 3, 2016 by mitchteemley

Have you unintentionally offended someone else’s culture or values? How did you resolve the problem? Or did you?

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Why (at Least) One Bad Thing Happened

Posted on August 1, 2016 by mitchteemley

 Why Life Isn’t Fair (a series of sorts) I don’t often get a sense of “why bad things happen.” You know, the “senseless” stuff you didn’t plan on and most likely would not have put in a requisition order for—illness, … Continue reading →

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