Monthly Archives: June 2025

My All-New-Ish Miracle Belly Flattener!

Posted on June 21, 2025 by mitchteemley

Summer’s here! And just in time, I’ve developed a revolutionary™ all-new-ish belly-flattening system,™ guaranteed to improve your overall health, attractiveness and longevity,™ as well! Revolutionary new miracle systems™ always seem to boil down to eat less, eat healther, and exercise. … Continue reading →

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50 of the Best Signs Ever!

Posted on June 20, 2025 by mitchteemley

When I was 13, I painted a sign for a local hamburger joint, and was very proud of it. It featured a dead guy opening a casket with the word “Open” on the lid. They chose not to buy my … Continue reading →

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Are All of Our Heroes Hypocrites?

Posted on June 19, 2025 by mitchteemley

Today is Juneteenth in my country. President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation finally became a reality when the last slaves were set free on June 19th, 1865. It’s not surprising that the annual celebration of “Juneteenth” began there. Or that it eventually … Continue reading →

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Hey Kids, Summer Is Finally Here!

Posted on June 18, 2025 by mitchteemley

Remember when the words “play” and “outside” always came bundled together in the same irresistible sentence? ζ

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If Dr. Seuss Wrote the Bible…

Posted on June 18, 2025 by mitchteemley

Two Classic Stories in the Style of Dr. Seuss! Pastors, teachers, and storytellers: These two “Dr. Spoof” stories of mine (with illustrations by my wife Trudy) have been read and performed throughout North America, and other countries as well. And … Continue reading →

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Searching for the Real Me

Posted on June 17, 2025 by mitchteemley

My Real Memoir Whatever I might become, after my meltdown there was no going back to who I’d been. My first year as a grad student had ended. I’d taken off like Lindberg and crashed like the Hindenburg. And now … Continue reading →

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Knowing Why We Are Here Matters

Posted on June 16, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week An agnostic friend asked, “What is the purpose of life? Why don’t religions tell us?” I responded, “Actually, Jesus and others in the Bible do tell us the purpose of life. It’s to know and love … Continue reading →

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The Best Gifts for Father’s Day

Posted on June 15, 2025 by mitchteemley

Early in the book version of Peter Pan, Wendy’s father is jealous of the family’s beloved dog Nana. He plays a mean-spirited prank on her. And then when the children are dismayed, he complains bitterly, “Much good it is my … Continue reading →

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Hope: Don’t Just Catch It…

Posted on June 14, 2025 by mitchteemley

“Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr. “The very least you can do in your life is figure out what you hope for. And the most you can do is live inside … Continue reading →

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Friday the 13th in Living Color!

Posted on June 13, 2025 by mitchteemley

Friggatriskaidekaphobia means fear. Not fear of pronouncing the word wrong–that’s inevitable–but fear of Friday the 13th. Many people actually avoid leaving their homes on this infamous calendar date. In a sense, in order to avoid the imagined darkness outside, they embrace … Continue reading →

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