Monthly Archives: July 2017

My Ten Favorite Movies of 2017 – So Far

Posted on July 18, 2017 by mitchteemley

I have lots of room in my heart for “mainstream” movies. You know, the ones people actually watch. I saw a film aficionado’s list of the 50 Best Movies of the 21st Century recently and suddenly felt terribly unsophisticated. Not … Continue reading →

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My Scar Stories

Posted on July 17, 2017 by mitchteemley

I Can’t Help Myself As a result of my regular self-disfigurements, Mom and Dad began keeping a closer watch on me. But then I was set free by the most reckless device known to boy: A Bike! We lived in … Continue reading →

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The Beginning

Posted on July 16, 2017 by mitchteemley
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Seeds

Posted on July 15, 2017 by mitchteemley

“Sadly, we rarely recognize the seeds of conflict when we’re sowing them.” ~The Wishing Map

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More Sunshine!

Posted on July 14, 2017 by mitchteemley

I’ve been nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award by the relentlessly sunny Terri of Reclaiming Hope!  If that title has any resonance for you (and if it doesn’t, we need to talk) visit her. Keep rockin’ for the Rock, Terri! … Continue reading →

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By Jupiter!

Posted on July 13, 2017 by mitchteemley

Two giant red spots made the news yesterday: NASA’s spacecraft Juno captured the most prominent images yet of Jupiter’s famous red spot. Why the eruption causing Jupiter’s swirl has lasted for centuries is unknown. Meanwhile, I captured the most prominent … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 73

Posted on July 12, 2017 by mitchteemley

Have you ever discovered some skill or calling, and thought, “This is what I was made for!”?

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How Did I Get So Old?

Posted on July 11, 2017 by mitchteemley

Can you feel me? Boomers – bought stamps for 5¢. “Wait, we don’t have to lick them anymore?” Gen-X – bought stamps for 18¢. “Remember you must lick ’em, lick ’em good!” Millennials – bought stamps for 34¢. “You used … Continue reading →

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A Filmmaker’s Journal

Posted on July 10, 2017 by mitchteemley

New Feature Film in the Works! I was planning to write a profoundly serious blog post today. Oops! Instead, I find myself in final negotiations to write, direct, and produce an absurdly over-the-top feature film–and loving it! It’s my earnest … Continue reading →

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Make Me an Instrument

Posted on July 9, 2017 by mitchteemley

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.” ~Matthew 5:9

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