Monthly Archives: June 2017

Bears!

Posted on June 30, 2017 by mitchteemley

When I think of summer, I think of bears. Nearly every summer when I was a kid we’d visit Sequoia National Park, and every visit had its bear absurdities: Like the bear that broke into a nearby camper’s Volkswagen and … Continue reading →

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Curmudgeon

Posted on June 29, 2017 by mitchteemley

Curmudgeon (noun): Ill-tempered or cantankerous person. Usually older and male. E.g. How I feel when I read political news.

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The Wishing Map 71

Posted on June 28, 2017 by mitchteemley

“She’s acting weird, Zack thought, even for Gina.” Like Gina, I got drunk (accidentally) as a kid. Has that ever happened to you or to anyone you know?

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Ham-inals

Posted on June 27, 2017 by mitchteemley

Animal photobombs are da bomb! Slideshow:

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Success

Posted on June 26, 2017 by mitchteemley

I’d just graduated from college and, being pragmatic, understood that becoming a Nobel Prize-winning author, legendary rock star, and Oscar-winning actor might take a few years, so I acquired a day job installing electronic security devices in retail stores. But … Continue reading →

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Extraordinary

Posted on June 25, 2017 by mitchteemley
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Double Tragedy

Posted on June 24, 2017 by mitchteemley

When someone harms others publicly, we see two parties: perpetrators and prey. We loathe the monsters and mourn the victims. And yet, to God all crimes are family tragedies. For all, victims and monsters, are his children. His heart is broken twice.

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My Scar Stories

Posted on June 23, 2017 by mitchteemley

“If Adventure has a Name…” Impulsive actions make great movie scenes. But in real life they can get you killed. Or worse: in trouble with Mom and Dad. I mentioned previously that I was clumsy. I’ve come to the conclusion … Continue reading →

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I Am Epically Awesome

Posted on June 22, 2017 by mitchteemley

Uber-busy today, so I’m humbly re-posting this old hymn to my own universally recognized awesomeness. ;>)

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The Wishing Map 70

Posted on June 21, 2017 by mitchteemley

Unless you “eat like the locals,” can you ever truly experience another culture?

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