Monthly Archives: October 2025

Best Family Comedy Movie Night Ever!

Posted on October 31, 2025 by mitchteemley

“Probably the best parody you’ll ever see! Similar to what you loved in Airplane, but better-paced. I am shocked that it was so entertaining and humorous while still being family-friendly!” (Amazon Prime reviews) What? You’ve never seen Notzilla, the “cult … Continue reading →

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The Most Creative Halloween Ever?

Posted on October 30, 2025 by mitchteemley

Forget zombies and frozen princesses. The people below have gone way beyond the obvious. I loved creating unique Halloween decorations and costumes as a kid. But nowadays I leave that to the trick-or-treaters who show up at our front door. … Continue reading →

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Halloween Is Almost Here!

Posted on October 30, 2025 by mitchteemley
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Yet Another Accidental Betrayal

Posted on October 28, 2025 by mitchteemley

My Real Memoir Touch. One of my earliest recurring memories is of Mommandad on the couch in our den. I’d sit on the rug (closer to the TV), but scoot back so Mom could run her fingers through my hair. … Continue reading →

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My Experiment in Becoming Human

Posted on October 27, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week I recently wrote about speaking less and saying more. In other words, focusing more on others and less on ourselves. This wasn’t sagely advice from a master practitioner, it was a personal reminder; I have a … Continue reading →

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Every Word That Comes From His Mouth

Posted on October 26, 2025 by mitchteemley

“It’s ‘not by bread alone’ we live, but by ‘every word that comes from God’s mouth’ (Deuteronomy 8:3). Not every paragraph or every sentence, but every word. Not every month or even every day, but every moment. God’s word is … Continue reading →

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I Found a Monster in Maine!

Posted on October 25, 2025 by mitchteemley

Just when you thought it was safe to check your inbox, I’m back. And I’m so grateful for your kind and supportive words regarding my one-week-plus blogging breather! What it was about: I cryptically alluded to a “project” without indicating … Continue reading →

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Nerds of the World, Unite!*

Posted on October 24, 2025 by mitchteemley

There are two kinds of people in the world: Those who know they’re nerds, and those who don’t. Math nerds, grammar nerds, science geeks, computer nerds, gamers, comic nerds, anime nerds, bookaholics, fantasy nerds, sci-fi nerds, theatre people, Whovians and … Continue reading →

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Life: Learning to Ride the Waves

Posted on October 23, 2025 by mitchteemley

When we think of waves, we think of the ocean. But everything moves in waves: sand, air, fire, light, even the earth beneath our feet. Life doesn’t move in a straight line, it moves in waves — failure and success, sorrow … Continue reading →

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Time to Experience a Fool’s Odyssey

Posted on October 21, 2025 by mitchteemley

Dear blogger friends: I’m in the midst of a week-long project. And so, in an effort to avoid creative overload, I’m taking a break from blogging. Meanwhile, I’m inviting you to read my award-winning poetic novella, Fool’s Odyssey. To begin your … Continue reading →

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