Monthly Archives: October 2018

A Cold, Rainy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2018 by mitchteemley

A cold, rainy Halloween is predicted for much of North America tonight. Sing this song to keep warm, little zombies (and princesses): And remember to bundle up–or you’ll catch your death!

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We are With You

Posted on October 30, 2018 by mitchteemley

“Do not be afraid,” the prophet Elisha answered, “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” ~2 Kings 6:16 Just joining my voice with the many mourning and praying for those affected by the senseless, … Continue reading →

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My Brief but Glorious Career as a Monster

Posted on October 29, 2018 by mitchteemley

I had a huge affection for monsters as a kid. From Dr. Frankenstein’s befuddled electro-charged jarhead to that ultimate rejected pound puppy, the Wolfman. So once I got old enough to say no to Mom’s “you would look adorable in … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Creator

Posted on October 28, 2018 by mitchteemley

“He will be gracious at the sound of your cry. When He hears, He will answer you…and whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: ‘This is the way–walk in … Continue reading →

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They Just Don’t Make Monsters the Way They Used To

Posted on October 27, 2018 by mitchteemley

When I was a kid, Halloween was a big deal. I loved monsters, and regularly built monster models: The Mummy (with real cloth!), Frankenstein’s monster, King Kong (with real fake fur), the Invisible Man (an empty stand with footprints). I … Continue reading →

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Movies That Have Changed Me

Posted on October 26, 2018 by mitchteemley

The Comedies I was challenged recently by a Facebook friend to list “10 Movies that Impacted Me” (I won’t mention her name, but it starts with the letters “Marla”). The catch? I was only allowed to post an image, no … Continue reading →

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Finding a Publisher

Posted on October 25, 2018 by mitchteemley

Oh, the humanity: Am I the only writer who fears he’s lost the magic every time he sits down at a keyboard?  Ah, but then what made me think I had any magic to begin with? Writers wear two conflicting … Continue reading →

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Displaced Poet

Posted on October 24, 2018 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is the wonderful Sarah M. Zang (a.k.a. S.M. Zang), who maintains multiple blog sites, one for her own poetry, and others for a broad community of modern writers. Sarah is an indomitable champion of other … Continue reading →

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The Month My Life Changed

Posted on October 23, 2018 by mitchteemley

I’d been trying “forever” to make movies, believing it was something God had called me to do. But I simply didn’t have the funds. So five years ago this month I got a bunch of talented volunteers together to shoot … Continue reading →

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Animal Group Names

Posted on October 22, 2018 by mitchteemley

Most official names for things are dull. But group names for animals are a hoot. Here are some of my favorites (Source: The Oxford Dictionary): Appropriate  (What else could they be called?) Cats – Pounce or Glaring (often both at … Continue reading →

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