Monthly Archives: August 2018

Dream Logic

Posted on August 31, 2018 by mitchteemley

Production on my new feature film has been completed! I’ll write about the experience in a new Filmmaker’s Journal entry next week. Meanwhile, here’s a meditation on something infinitely more important, no matter how passionate I may be about my … Continue reading →

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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

Have you ever sensed, while in the midst of one of life’s battles, that some unseen force was in operation?

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7 Views on Writing

Posted on August 21, 2018 by mitchteemley

On a big project (back next week). Meanwhile, here’s an old favorite. Some great quotes on writing!

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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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