Monthly Archives: January 2017

Best Movies of 2016: A Baker’s Dozen

Posted on January 31, 2017 by mitchteemley

No, I’m not a baker, I just happened to come up with 13 when I tallied my favorite movies of 2016. I believe certain genres get short-shrift, so I’ve broken them into three categories: Best Drama, Best Comedy or Musical, … Continue reading →

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Take a Stand

Posted on January 30, 2017 by mitchteemley

I’m short on time this morning, but long on thought. My gut reaction to the current tumult in the world and in my country is to call for dialogue, for peace, for efforts to understand one another’s views. And I … Continue reading →

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Failure

Posted on January 28, 2017 by mitchteemley

Failure is the fertilizer that feeds success. It stinks and is unpleasant to handle, but without it success is unattainable.

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But Did He Love Me?

Posted on January 27, 2017 by mitchteemley

I chose to tell this true story about a favorite relative (name changed) in first person in order to retain the impact it had on me. I was never sure if he loved me. I mean right off, Burt liked … Continue reading →

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Wordplay

Posted on January 26, 2017 by mitchteemley

Quasi-Motors Technical Fowl The Abdominal Snowman

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The Wishing Map 49

Posted on January 25, 2017 by mitchteemley

Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Eleven: …and Found (Continued) Previously: Gina stalled for time as princess Feyrdú waited to take her life. ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ Gina…

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Groan!

Posted on January 24, 2017 by mitchteemley

I’ve been getting way too deep lately. Figured it was time to pull out my Groaner File. These are originals, so you have only me to blame if you don’t find them pleasantly punny. (P.S. Add your own groaners in the Leave a … Continue reading →

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You Have Not Lived Until…

Posted on January 22, 2017 by mitchteemley
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An Open Letter to President Trump

Posted on January 20, 2017 by mitchteemley

Dear President Trump, I’ve tried so hard to figure out how to articulate what I need from you, what I believe the people of the United States and the rest of the world need, from you. I can’t find the … Continue reading →

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Popular Idea, Unpopular Word

Posted on January 19, 2017 by mitchteemley

“There is a charm about the forbidden that makes it unspeakably desirable.” ~Mark Twain “He tried to name which of the deadly seven might apply, and when he failed he decided to append an eighth, regret.” ~Charles Frazier               (Sinner) “They … Continue reading →

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