Monthly Archives: July 2018

I’m Four Today!

Posted on July 31, 2018 by mitchteemley

I began my big bloggy adventure four years ago today! And gosh ‘n’ golly how I’ve grown! According to child development experts, a typical four year old exhibits the following characteristics: 1. Finding new ways of expressing himself (always). 2. … Continue reading →

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As the Deer…

Posted on July 29, 2018 by mitchteemley

“Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, therefore our hearts are restless until they find their rest in Thee.” ~St. Augustine ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ May you seek him and find him until you rest in him forever.

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A Filmmaker’s Journal

Posted on July 28, 2018 by mitchteemley

To all of my wonderful friends, long-timers and newbies, in the blogging community: Thank you so much for your ongoing love and support! I want to apologize for my lack of attentiveness to your blogs–I miss reading them!–while things reach the boiling … Continue reading →

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I Hate to Wait!

Posted on July 27, 2018 by mitchteemley

(Video below) When Abraham was 75, God promised to give him a child. Twenty-five years later, when Abe was 100 years old, Isaac was born. Gee, why the rush, Lord? Hey, to God 1,000 years is like a day (2 Peter … Continue reading →

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Catkind

Posted on July 26, 2018 by mitchteemley

I’m in the midst of final prep on my feature film Notzilla. Meanwhile, here’s a kitty-litter-deep tribute to a somewhat more realistic beasty. The cat’s in the bag. Literally. “Just got my fur done. Do you think it’s too literal?” She … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 125

Posted on July 25, 2018 by mitchteemley

Desire is a flame that can light a lantern or burn down a house.

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Snarky Signs

Posted on July 24, 2018 by mitchteemley

My abiding love for snarky signs began when our next door neighbors installed a swimming pool sign that read, “We don’t swim in your toilet. Please don’t pee in our pool.” Here are a few of my current faves: Always … Continue reading →

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Doubt and Faith

Posted on July 23, 2018 by mitchteemley

Part One: Doubt I’m a congenital skeptic. Yet somehow I made the leap of faith. Still, I was troubled by recurring doubts. The idea of a God who loved me and created me to dwell with him and others in … Continue reading →

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The Soul is a River

Posted on July 22, 2018 by mitchteemley

Likewise is the soul a river that flows not only from but to its Source

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Superhero Laundry Day

Posted on July 21, 2018 by mitchteemley

Crime Grime Fighter! I spent half my childhood wearing a cape. Granted, my super-outfits consisted of bath towels and swimsuits (nothing this fancy). Nevertheless, I was–and continue to be–a legend in my own mind! How many times did you save … Continue reading →

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