Monthly Archives: March 2020

Observe the Truth

Posted on March 29, 2020 by mitchteemley

I once studied Shakespeare with the renowned British actor Brewster Mason. Each time I would act out the Bard’s words, Brewster would interrupt me and say, “No, no, no, observe the meter, observe the meter!” It wasn’t until years later … Continue reading →

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Just Doing My Part

Posted on March 28, 2020 by mitchteemley

By responsibly practicing social distancing, I’m keeping thousands of people from being directly exposed to me. No, I don’t have the virus (I hope), I’m referring to my personality. You’re welcome. P.S. To my online friends: If you’re about to … Continue reading →

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The Biggest Health Risks of Hoarding

Posted on March 25, 2020 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is actually a journalist, Jocasta Lennon, a freelance writer “with a passion for the eclectic and unusual.” When Jocasta first approached me, I was delighted that she considered this a place for talented new writers … Continue reading →

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A New Symbol of Resistance

Posted on March 24, 2020 by mitchteemley

Now that the War on Coronavirus is official, we need an icon, a symbol of resistance. A take-no-prisoners toughie wielding a bottle of lethal-strength sanitizer. Leaving toilet paper and take-out food on doorsteps, then ringing doorbells with a surgically gloved … Continue reading →

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“Doing Church” at Home

Posted on March 23, 2020 by mitchteemley

Yesterday, my wife and I propped ourselves up on a pew (bed) and tuned into an online worship service. This is how people “do church” in 2020 QA (the Quarantine Age). But it wasn’t new to us. Back in the … Continue reading →

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Hope

Posted on March 22, 2020 by mitchteemley

“‘Do not be afraid,’ the prophet answered, ‘for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.’” ~2 Kings 6:16

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Light and Shadows

Posted on March 20, 2020 by mitchteemley

As a filmmaker, I’m intrigued by the uses of light and shadow. Objects and faces appear flat when flooded with light. Adding shadows models them, bringing out depth and dimensionality. People and places, seem more real when they’re shown in … Continue reading →

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Love in the Time of Coronavirus

Posted on March 19, 2020 by mitchteemley

My wife and I are celebrating our 35th engagement anniversary tonight. Quietly and intimately, with a candle-lit dinner and a bottle of our favorite wine, at the most exclusive eatery in town: our house. You may have caught the reference … Continue reading →

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Parenting Techniques For 2020

Posted on March 18, 2020 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Paul Montgomery of Newspeak. As his site’s title implies, Paul writes about news, as well as sociology, pop culture and, well, whatever he can put his patently snarky spin on. Because, although I don’t … Continue reading →

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My Epic Quest for Toilet Paper

Posted on March 14, 2020 by mitchteemley

Due to the growing pandemic, most public gatherings in our area are cancelled. The public is making a run on local markets in preparation to stay at home. Toilet paper was the first thing to go! It all feels kind … Continue reading →

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