Monthly Archives: September 2018

The Good Mosquito

Posted on September 10, 2018 by mitchteemley

As summer draws to a conclusion (in my hemisphere, at least), here’s a (sort of) tribute to the season’s least appreciated occupant. I dreamed I was a fat mosquito and thought it not a sin to drain the blood of … Continue reading →

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Grateful Forever

Posted on September 9, 2018 by mitchteemley

What if we thanked God for literally everything he’s given us, starting with the hearts and minds and voices to thank him? I mean, heck, everything comes from him, so there wouldn’t be time for anything else! It would literally … Continue reading →

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Humility

Posted on September 8, 2018 by mitchteemley

Remember, “Those who exalt themselves will be humbled.” ~Matthew 23:12

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Heaven or Hell?

Posted on September 7, 2018 by mitchteemley

Heaven is often represented as a reward, a perfect place for the righteous to dwell in. But it’s not the reward I seek. I’d rather be in Hell with God than in Heaven without him. Of course, that’s not possible, … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 130

Posted on September 5, 2018 by mitchteemley

Have you ever risked everything to avert a future that would not be worth living?

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A Filmmaker’s Journal

Posted on September 4, 2018 by mitchteemley

The Movie is Done: Now on to Making a Movie! Shooting has concluded on Notzilla, my second feature film as a writer-director (or, more accurately, principal photography has concluded). Does this mean we’ve “made a movie?” Far from it! Shooting … Continue reading →

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Happy Labor Day!

Posted on September 3, 2018 by mitchteemley

So I Googled “labor” and the first thing that popped up was this image. Perfect! I thought. I mean, what better represents labor than Hello Kitty in a hard hat, ready to do some brawny construction work with her pink … Continue reading →

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How to Fix this Mess

Posted on September 2, 2018 by mitchteemley
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Skepticism

Posted on September 1, 2018 by mitchteemley

I think I have an extra “Why?” chromosome.       For good or for bad, I was born a skeptic. My mother tells me (true story) that I was expelled from pre-school for repeatedly questioning the teacher. If we … Continue reading →

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