Monthly Archives: August 2018

Dream Logic

Posted on August 31, 2018 by mitchteemley

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I dreamed I’d flown to London. I was about to call my wife to tell her, “Honey, we’ve landed safely,” when the alarm went off. My first thought was, I’ll leave her a message, but…

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In Praise of the Pencil

Posted on August 30, 2018 by mitchteemley

It is the most sophisticated communication device ever created, with its own built-in replacement cartridge and delete feature. No, I’m not talking about the computer, I’m talking about the pencil. The modern pencil was invented in 1795 by Nicholas-Jacques Conte, … Continue reading →

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“Get Real.” Sincerely, God

Posted on August 26, 2018 by mitchteemley
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Suffering for My Art?

Posted on August 25, 2018 by mitchteemley

Many artists work in pencil, and they tend to prefer softer leads like a #1 or a #2. Architects, on the other hand, prefer harder leads like a #3 or a #4. Hmm. So, I decided to experiment with harder … Continue reading →

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Look Closer

Posted on August 24, 2018 by mitchteemley

Be kind to your washing machine. I had one of these when I was a kid. Ah, I remember when I first visited am going to visit here. The ravages of smoking. This couple is in their 20s. Who wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 129

Posted on August 22, 2018 by mitchteemley

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Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Twenty-Four: The Long Night (continued) Previously: Gina’s Questing Beast began to morph into a hideous Hadessian Dragon. ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ A rumble began within the creature’s…

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7 Views on Writing

Posted on August 21, 2018 by mitchteemley

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Hey, remember that scene where the alien bursts out of the guy’s chest?  “If a story is in you, it has to come out.”  ~William Faulkner Write without restraint! And then…restrain, restrain, restrain. “Write drunk, edit…

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The Key to Success?

Posted on August 20, 2018 by mitchteemley

So, yeah, failure is the key to success. Yada-yada. I hate that statement, don’t you?  Nevertheless, it’s true (dammit.) But wait, what about those stories of people for whom success came so easily? Have you read the follow-up accounts? Their success always … Continue reading →

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The Juice of Life

Posted on August 18, 2018 by mitchteemley

I bought some tiny but delicious champagne grapes recently, and my wife accused me of eating “preemies.” You see why I could never have married anyone else?

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The Queen of Soul

Posted on August 17, 2018 by mitchteemley

Titles and accolades are often little more than hype. Not hers. I was honored to meet Aretha Franklin decades ago when my band did an ABC special with her. Like many artists, she was an introvert, with a shy smile … Continue reading →

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