Monthly Archives: September 2019

My Conception

Posted on September 10, 2019 by mitchteemley

As I sat staring at my computer, contemplating what to write, noting several “Must-Read Celebrity Stories!” on my home page and tracking the labored progression of a particularly fat squirrel up the ornamental beech tree outside my window, while obsessing … Continue reading →

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My Scar Stories

Posted on September 9, 2019 by mitchteemley

Animals Just Love Me to Death I love animals. And as a result, I suppose, as with humans, few are indifferent to me. Most think I’m swell. But some, like humans, want to kill me. The latter are the source of … Continue reading →

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Set Aside Your Fears and Walk!

Posted on September 8, 2019 by mitchteemley

Moonrise over the Sea of Galilee, the same body of water upon which Jesus called Peter to do the impossible, to set aside his fears and walk.

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Useless Information

Posted on September 7, 2019 by mitchteemley

You’ll Thank Me Later. Really. (Click on any picture to enlarge it, or to start slide show) Special Bonus: Useless (but fun) Advice “Don’t be sad, because sad is just das spelled backwards.” ~Found online (and, dude, it completely changed … Continue reading →

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Tips for Writers: Sin Boldly!

Posted on September 6, 2019 by mitchteemley

Martin Luther famously said, “Sin boldly, but believe more boldly still!” In other words, if you’re going to do something, don’t do it by halves! While editing my novel, I became aware that I’d overused the phrase “as if” and … Continue reading →

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Mystery Solved?

Posted on September 5, 2019 by mitchteemley

The World’s Greatest Mysteries Explained: (Click on any picture to enlarge it, or to start slide show) A Few Somewhat More Serious Thoughts on Mysteries:    “The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow … Continue reading →

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Suffering and Self-Preservation

Posted on September 4, 2019 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Rebekah Durham of the blog site forty-one ten. Rebekah, who lives with her three children in Atlanta, Georgia, is a graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary. She’s an avid reader, and a student of great … Continue reading →

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Getaway Time!

Posted on September 3, 2019 by mitchteemley

Sure, summer vacation is over. But, hey, that means fall getaways! Here are some interesting places to get away to: Trojan Dog? No, it’s the Bark Park B&B in Idaho. Only problem is, well, the entrance. Leaf me alone! The … Continue reading →

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My Scar Stories

Posted on September 2, 2019 by mitchteemley

Let the Scarring Begin! I have an impressive collection of scars, despite the fact that I’ve never played hockey or rugby. Yes, I’m clumsy. I’m not proud of that fact, I’m simply resigned to it. It’s been there from the … Continue reading →

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Have Courage

Posted on September 1, 2019 by mitchteemley

“He who watches over you will not slumber.” ~Psalm 121:3 ∴

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