Monthly Archives: February 2024

In With a Shout, Out With a Whimper

Posted on February 20, 2024 by mitchteemley

The Daily Planet (a.k.a. World’s Fare) – Top: Jeph and Mitch. Bottom: Joey and Marc My Real Memoir The year had started with such promise! My band The Daily Planet had finished recording its debut album, and by summer our … Continue reading →

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Why Life Isn’t Fair

Posted on February 19, 2024 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Imagine life as a Funnel, wide at the top and gradually narrowing. The top is the start of your life, the bottom the end, and you’re a beautiful marble thrown into it. In a closed system … Continue reading →

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Shine!

Posted on February 18, 2024 by mitchteemley

I’m not called to show people their darkness– They already know about that. I’m called to show them God’s light.  “Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father … Continue reading →

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The Power of Story

Posted on February 17, 2024 by mitchteemley

“Tell ‘em there’s power in Story,” the old gnome whispered. “Power ter heal and power ter hurt. Tell ‘em ter use their stories ter heal.” ~The Wishing Map The above quote is the source of my blog site’s title. It’s … Continue reading →

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Something So Wrong…

Posted on February 17, 2024 by mitchteemley

Painting by László Mednyánszky The Wishing Map is a full-length fantasy that is being posted episodically at this site. To read the previous episode click here. To read the entire novel, begin here. Zack was stunned to discover that the terrifying apparition who’d … Continue reading →

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The Lives of Trees

Posted on February 16, 2024 by mitchteemley

Of all the flora upon the earth, none seem quite so human as trees. Endlessly varied, not only by species, but individually, they strive to find nourishment, to grow and produce offspring. They struggle to weather the storms of life, … Continue reading →

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Caption This Photo

Posted on February 15, 2024 by mitchteemley

Mount Tushmore? Mount Rushmore seen from the Canadian side? American voters during the upcoming elections? ∴ Now it’s your turn! All suggestions appreciated. I promise not to take you for granite (rim shot). ζ

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Finding the Love of Your Life

Posted on February 14, 2024 by mitchteemley

My Valentine’s Day Gift to You Note: The script version of this story can be downloaded at SkitGuys.com It’s College and Career Night. Derry pushes a clump of hair from his eyes, spots a dude in painted-on jeans and a … Continue reading →

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Thank You, God, For Not Making Me a Star

Posted on February 13, 2024 by mitchteemley

Above: The Daily Planet – Mitch (top), Jeph (L), Joey (middle), Marc (R), B of A Achievement Award, stream-of-conscious notebook pages (no actual writing class assignments have survived) My Real Memoir I was imploding with unfulfilled and unrecognized yearnings. I’d … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Reminder

Posted on February 12, 2024 by mitchteemley

Wednesday is Valentine’s Day! Don’t forget to buy something for that special creep in your life. Thought for the Week “We accept the love we think we deserve.” ~Stephen Chbosky “Let men tremble to win the hand of woman, unless … Continue reading →

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