About this Blog
Stories with a message. A little wit. A little wisdom. That’s it. Not always funny, but more often than not (I was born with a smirk). I’m a writer, director, composer, filmmaker, and thinker-about-stuffer. Too much for one lifetime, really.
Posting Schedule
- Mondays – Thought for the Week – something I’m chewing on and think maybe you should too.
- Tuesdays – My Real Memoir – I mem often and am not ashamed to admit it. You can read assorted memoir posts by clicking here.
- Wednesdays – (No blog posts – writing and research time)
- Thursdays – Topical Posts – i.e. whatever pops into my head.
- Fridays – Friday Photoblogs – galleries of themed images and quotes.
- Saturdays – (No blog posts – writing and research time)
- Sundays – Eternal Yearnings – short, heartfelt meditations on the infinite.
The Wishing Map – I developed this epic fantasy novel in association with the Walt Disney Company. And now you can read it in episodic form–for free! To begin, click here!
Pastors, Teachers and Group Leaders – You’ll find a wealth of message illustrations and conversation-starters (videos, monologues, scenes) on The Story Shop page! Plus hundreds of sermon and discussion-inspiring posts here!
Guest Speaking
I have guest spoken at conferences, colleges, churches, festivals and cons throughout North America and the UK. For information about booking me, click here.
About Me
I’m a storyteller (writer, filmmaker, composer, public speaker) with the audacity to believe others might actually want to read, watch or hear the things I come up with. I live in Cincinnati, Ohio with my wise and gorgeous wife Trudy. Together we’ve created our magnum opi: two adorable, wildly creative children. More? Well, if you insist: there are mini-bios on me at Wikipedia and IMDb.
Additional snippets can be found in posts under the headings of Memoir and Fool’s Odyssey (a serialized autobiographical poem).
About the Content
I make no claim to being a source of wisdom, but am a frequent carrier and an infector of others. My passion, what gets me out of bed in the morning (besides my wife and hungry pets), is speaking truth into others’ lives. Hence, you’ll find Bible quotes (I’m a Jesus follower), along with direct or indirect references to Pascal, Chesterton, Merton, C.S. Lewis, Evelyn Underhill, and many other scientists, mystics, and storytellers.
Dude, you are awesome!
I agree.
Mitch: I have been trying to find a copy of your script “Soul Wars.” My son would like to do it for speech competitions this year. We have an old recording of 1 or 2 episodes. Would you happen to have a copy or know where we could get it. thanks!
Wow, I’m impressed, Mike. That’s ancient stuff! I have a photocopy from the 34 year old script we used in the studio. It’s 25-30 minutes worth of material. Is your son doing a long piece or does he plan to cut it?
Did this guy ever Mike Berry respond to you?
Hey there, just tuned in. Your blog seemed interesting, so I gave you a follow. Come check out what’s on my mind over at http://www.thatssojacob.wordpress.com. Have a good day and hope to see you around soon!
Thanks, Jacob! I’ll check out your blog ASAP!
This seems to be the place where fun and wonderment reside. Love the vibe.
“Fun and wonderment.” I’m down wit dat. Thanks, Kurt!
Mitch, I really enjoy your writing. You have strong beliefs and convictions, but present them in a non-judgemental fashion and I totally respect that. I like honest, straight forward people. I’ve always believed that “they’re easier to understand” than wishy-washy folks. I’ve never had issues with individuals that clearly state their opinions and view points and look forward to reading more of your work! (I may not always agree with your points of view, but will ALWAYS respect it!) You’re a talented writer; very, very gifted in expression!!! 🙂
Thank you, Lucie. Made my day.
Thanks for checking out my blog recently. I’ll be back here. I really like the notion of being a “Jesus follower.” That better describes me than “Christian.” Thanks again.
Good to meet you, Lewis!
Hey there! You sound like a fun and interesting blogger, so I think I’ll give you a follow and read more of what you post.
God bless!
Well, yeah, I think I’m fun and interesting. But, then, I’m slightly biased. ;>) Bless you back, Emily!
Greetings, Mitch! Thank you for visiting my blog, “Into the Dance.” Your blog looks incredibly intriguing, and I look forward to reading future posts. God bless!
Good to connect, Dan. We do seem to have a lot of overlapping interests. Bless you back!
Woohoo! Jesus Follower! That’s the best way I’ve heard it described.
Hi Mitch, I just nominated you for the Creative Blogger Award. Please check the link in order to learn more: https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2015/04/20/am-i-creative/ Feel free to participate!😊
Erika, thank you so much–I’m delighted! Yes, I will post this–probably Thursday or Friday of this week.
Hi Mitch, I nominated you for the Freestyle Writing Challenge. It is fun but feel free to participate. Here is the link to the post: https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2015/05/17/freestyle-writing-challenge-2/
Erika, thank you–again! Can’t get to this immediately, but I will soon! You rock!
Yeah, you make me smile! No worries, take your time. Btw. there already a different challenge waiting for you. But you know you don’t need to participate!
Hi Mitch, I invited you for a challenge. I am sure you will like it. Please check this link out: https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2015/05/21/5-days-challenge-surrender/
Thanks, Mitch, for following “A Way with Words.” I appears we have a great deal in common, including (though not limited to) faith and alliteration. I look forward to reading more of your work.
Faith and alliteration, eh? So you’re saying we both love the Lord a lot? ;>) Good to connect, Tony!
Great bio. Thanks for the follow!
Ditto, my friend!
Hi Mitch, there is an award waiting for you: https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2015/06/10/the-dragons-loyalty-award-2/
Hi, I wanted to let you know that I have nominated you for an “Allergic to E Challenge.” The link follows: https://charlesfrenchonwordsreadingandwriting.wordpress.com/2015/06/10/allergic-to-e-challenge/
Hi, I wanted to let you know that I nominated your for a Reader’s Challenge. Here is the link:
https://charlesfrenchonwordsreadingandwriting.wordpress.com/2015/06/17/reading-habits/
I thought you might like this.
Wow. 2 nominations! I’ll tackle these soon. Thank you, Charles!
Here we go again, Mitch. I think your are most encouraging. Pleas check this out: https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2015/06/21/with-the-strike-of-thunder-it-was-10/
Mitch, I’d like to challenge you again 😉 But of course there is no obligation to participate: https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2015/06/28/freestyle-writing-challenge-4/
Whoa, I’m getting a little backlogged here–but will definitely try and tackle these soon, Erika. Thanks!
Very cool, Mitch! Looking forward to it 🙂
Sorry I never got to this, Erika! Got backlogged and had to let it go.
No problem, Mitch. As I said there is no obligation and for sure nobody is mad. Thank you for letting me know 🙂
Thanks for the visit over on our little farm! Love what you’ve got here; great blog Mitch. 🙂
Thank you, Cassandra!
Very happy to be here friend.I love your presentation. Sounds great and wise. Hope to be reading some of your posts. I hope I am welcome. Keep being wise.
Thank you, Ngobesing! You too!
Hey, thanks for the follow. I agree with the majority- the post on your dad and you was a great read!
Thank you, Treat. Good to connect!
Mitch, many thanks for the “Like” on one of my blogs… (Change agents / change points, on Esther’s Petition). I always enjoy getting Likes. But how on earth did you see it? I’ve read a few of your posts now, and thoroughly enjoyed all of them. So far. Will keep reading! That was a serious question, by the way, just so you know, being a humorous sort yourself. Bette Cox
Hi Bette! Not sure how I found your blog. Maybe via another blogger? Glad to connect, at any rate! Blessings.
I’ve nominated you for the Sunshine Blogger Award at https://morethanivebeen.wordpress.com/2015/09/14/mr-sun-sun-mr-golden-sun/
Your posts always give me a little sunshine and a reason to smile and/or think. Thank you!
~ Kat
Thanks for stopping by As For My House! Looking forward to reading more of your blog!!!
Likewise, Megan!
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Thanks for reading my first blog post, I’m still figuring out how this site works. I’ve been looking around your blog, and you are an amazing writer. I like what I see, I’ll be back for more!
Thank you, Tina! I look forward to reading more of your posts as you find your niche and hit your stride (yeah, mixed metaphors, I know ;>).
Thanks for the like, I enjoyed skimming through for a spell, like it that you’re not too long winded in this case. Like that name, Trudi 😀 c’est moi. You’ve got a good catch there. Blessings!
I left a note at your blog just before seeing your comment here–my wife is also named Trudy (different spelling, but, hey), so it’s kind of a fave of mine!
I am partial to Mitch as my sister’s husband~ who kinda adopted me years ago – his name is Mitchell. 😀
Thanks for dropping by http://wdfyfe.net/ I’ve been poking around your blog. You’ve got some good stuff here. I particularly like the Cancel My TV skit. As the man said “I’ll be back.”
Thanks, WD. Good to connect!
I saw your reblogged post on A Momma’s View about the hybrid dog names. Very funny! Your blog looks great!
Thank you, Terri! Good to meet you!
I have nominated you for the “3 quotations in 3 days challenge.” The information can be found at
https://charlesfrenchonwordsreadingandwriting.wordpress.com/2015/11/18/three-quotations-in-three-days/
Sounds fun, Charles, but I may not be able to get to it for another week. Is that acceptable? Either way, thank you, my friend!
It is fine whenever you can get to it, and by the way, I have nominated you for the Epic Awesomeness Award! The information follows: https://charlesfrenchonwordsreadingandwriting.wordpress.com/2015/12/04/the-epic-awesomness-award/
Hi very nice to meet you! I like your blog and what you have to say! Lynn
Nice to meet you too (is it Lyn?). And thank you!
Lynn 🙂
You are a concise yet potent writer. Thanks for visiting my tiny corner of the blogging universe.
Thank you! Good to connect, Katty!
Thanks for stopping by The Fruitful Life and giving a ‘like’ to my recent post. Everyone has to believe in something and I believe I’ll begin following your blog. ; )
Despite my best attempts, reading you “About Me” entry leaves me envious…lol
Unfortunately (for reasons that might become obvious) I can’t be as forthright and candid in my own life. Would you mind having a look at my own attempt at creating a similar page?
https://fatmilton.wordpress.com/the-author/
Appreciative of any morsel of advice you may wish to cast in my direction. 🙂
Erratum… sorry Mitch, I only just realized how absolutely egocentric and inconsiderate my request was.
My sincere apology. I know you are swamped.
Can you accept irrepressible creative energy as my “excuse”?
Mitch, in repentance of my unforgivable transgressions yesterday, I dedicated an entire post (actually half of it) to your blog…and YOU!
I HOPE you will find the time to visit and see that your blog reaches far…inside some readers conscience and very being!
https://fatmilton.wordpress.com/chapter-43-let-there-be-light/
Regards
FatMilton
Thank you for the kind words you wrote about me there. Re. Feedback: Feel free to email me at mitch@moriahmediallc.com (my ability to reply to your queries here is limited).
Mitch, as somebody recently told me, “thanks is not needed when a truth is spoken”… I’ll find some time to write to you today.
Hi Mitch, sorry it took me so long to check out your blog. It is delightful. ☺ Look forward to exploring more.
Thank you for stopping by and leading me back to your wonderful blog. On your about page you (and Trudy) sound like a couple that have been great friends of mine for longer than I want to admit. I had to recheck your photos. I’m very glad to meet you!
Good to meet you too, Roo!
Your posts are so sunny, I nominated your blog for the Sunshine Blogger Award. Link: https://roosruse.wordpress.com/2015/12/28/sunshine-blogger-award/
Sorry I never got to this one, Roo! Happy New Year!
Mitch, Just wanted to come by and say thank you for the like! I am looking forward to getting to know you more through your blog, I already see several things I’d like to read 🙂 Keep up the good work!
~Molly (puredisciple.org)
You always post the most lovely quotes, Mitch. I nominated you for a Thee Day Quote Challenge
https://roosruse.wordpress.com/2016/01/08/three-day-quote-challenge-day-two/
With best regards to you and yours, I also nominated your blog for the One Lovely Blog Award, because it’s quite lovely and fun indeed. Here’s an easy link: https://roosruse.wordpress.com/2016/01/09/wow-one-lovely-blog-award/
Hi Mitch I have nominated you for The Liebster Award, one of several community awards fluttering around WordPress. The rules can be found on my entry here:
https://intrepidmuses.wordpress.com/2016/01/28/liebter-award/
I am intrigued!!!
I hope you will enjoy this challenge!
Honored, Caleb! (Though it could be a while before I get to it.)
Great!!! Take your time!
HI
Thank for finding my blog and liking a post. Hope you come back again soon
Hi. I’ve nominated you for the Three Day Quote Challenge because I was hoping, you might enjoy this. Have a great weekend bekitschig.wordpress.com/2016/02/05/three-day-quote-challenge-1/
Based on the title of your blog I am wondering if your are acquainted with the book and movie “Life of Pi”? The whole premise of this fascinating work is the power of story. To me, Christianity has such an strong appeal to humans because it has the most compelling story of any of the world’s religions. Any thoughts?
I haven’t read The Life of Pi, but did see the movie. Great point! Not only is Jesus’s story profoundly compelling, but he did all of his teaching via stories (parables).
I often like the book more than the movie but in this case I like both equally. I do think that the book brings out the idea of the power of story a little better than the movie.
I’m not surprised. Being both a writer and a filmmaker, I’m very aware of what films can and can’t do. Ideas have to be pared down and made visual or films becomes too talky, which means a lot of narrative never makes it into films based on novels.
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I am not actively blogging at this time. What you commented on was an old Blog. I post frequently on Facebook.
Gotcha. Wishing you well, Gigi!
Hello Mitch, I found your blog through a tweet from another blogger and I’m so glad I came here. I look forward to reading more of your work. ~Steph
Delighted to meet you, Steph!
😀 Thanks Mitch!!
Thanks for following Side/Dishes! https://sidedishesblog.wordpress.com/ – keep in touch!!!
Thanks for taking a look at my blog at psycheandspirit.net. I look forward to following your posts. We have some of the same spiritual mentors (Merton, C.S. Lewis, etc.)
Richard Patterson
El Paso TX
I look forward to it, too, Rich.
Hello!
Glad you like Japanese painting, so I found a special man. Thank you.
(my English is google translation)
Your words translated perfectly into English. Thank you!
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Just to let you know, I nominated you for a “Very Inspiring Blogger” award. There’s no real competition, it’s more of a spread the love sort of thing. https://kattywampusbooks.wordpress.com/2016/04/08/inspirational/
Not sure when I’ll be able to get to it, but THANK YOU so much, Katty!
Ditto on what gets me up in the morning – those hungry pets can be very insistent (Not to mention the hungry teenage son!). Oh, and substitute “husband” for “wife.” Blessings!
;>)
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Thank you for stopping by A Scribbler & A Shutterbug earlier today! I’m looking forward to reading more of your work, and I’m inspired by your posting schedule. I can be a bit sporadic in posting, and I would like to become more disciplined in that regard. Have a wonderful day!
It helps if you’re obsessive compulsive. I am. ;>)
I found your blog because you liked my poem ‘Orogeny.’ Looks like a nice site, exploring many topics and tones. I’ll have to come by and read more when it’s not dinnertime and I have two under two hungry ones (both daughters too!) God bless you and your family.
Good plan, Amaya! ;>)
I love how you have special days of the week dedicated to posting, very creative!
Shay-lon
Thank you so much for stopping by Mitch, and the fellow support!
Thank you for liking a post of mine. It is always uplifting when I have reached out to someone.
Hi Mitch,
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We strongly believe that your writing aligns with our core value, and would love to have your content displayed so that it can reach an even broader audience. As a contributor on MTS, your creative work will remain yours at all times and we even encourage that you promote your personal blog on the website. Feel free to even post work that was originally on your blog, the most important thing is that your message and story gets out to the world.
Furthermore, we place importance in seeing our writers grow. We keep in contact with our writers in order to provide mentorship and personal growth. We will also be having our first annual convention in 2017 where writers will have the ability to network and learn tips from people in the industry. This includes media, journalism, editors, authors and publishers!
We also have several interesting features such as a video section, and will soon be expanding in French and Spanish.
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Honored. However, when I attempt to find your blog site nothing comes up. Is this a pre-launch invite?
Thank you for visiting and following my blog – I am bound by the truth to warn you that you will be disappointed – it is almost moribund at the moment. Except when I feel passionate, or angry, enough to fling some words into the air, there won’t be anything new, only archives about personalities, pictures, events that interest me, a lot of sound and fury.
I am enjoying browsing here.
Hey, sound and fury worked for Faulkner. ;>) Good to hear from you, PJR.
Your blog is very impressive – polished, professional – and then I read your “about” page and it all makes sense. Thanks for the follow. I am honoured.
Thank you, VJ!
I absolutely adore alliteration!!
;>)
Hello there! thank you for checking out my blog. Keep on blogging
You are kind to provide a space for visitors to find inspiration as well as to offer it.
Blessings to you and yours! Thanks for checking out my photo blog. It is also nice to come across another believer blogger!
Thanks for visiting and liking Lost in Sleep.
I like Thomas Merton. I read his Contemplative prayer over and over again and practice seriously. I am reading but not done with The Seven Story Mountain yet. I also like Evelyn Underhill and The Essential of Mysticism. I like mystics. Nice to read more about you and your posts. Oh thank you for visiting my “Delight…” post. I’ll continue my watercolor class this fall (should say this year and on).
Yes, Seven Storey Mountain and Underhill’s Mysticism have both had major impacts on my life philosophy. Good to connect.
Dido. 🙂
I like the way you write your About. I’ll redo mine so it won’t look like a business agenda, haha. 🙂
I’m enjoying your posts! You even got an audible laugh out of me one what feels like one of the worst morning of my life. Thanks for that. I’m also flattered that you’ve enjoyed the few things I’ve posted thus far. I look forward to any comments/insights/smart ass comments you feel led to leave 🙂
Thanks for the Like on my blog.
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We share favorite authors…..looking forward to your take on them. Henri Nouwen is another of mine,
Indeed, I very much appreciate Nouwen.
Mitch I really enjoy catching up with your think stuffers!
Keep going! Thom.
;>)
Thanks for stopping by my blog! I”m glad you liked it.
Thanks for the follow. I enjoy your blog as well.
I really enjoy your blog! I have nominated you for the three days three quotes challenge. If you decide to participate, the rules and the nomination link are provided here: https://milspouseprose.com/2016/10/24/the-second-of-three-days-three-quotes-alice-walker/
Thanks!
Thanks for the like on my blog which introduced me to yours. I truly enjoyed your about and was amazed with Its almost Thanksgiving. I will have to admit I was quite impressed with all of the adds and info, however I could not read them all. Its always wonderful to meet another Jesus follower and I will definitely follow you. Sharing His love with others is what I try to do with my thoughts, poetry and photography.
“Sharing His love with others.” No more worthy goal than that. Good to connect, Gay.
I am so imperfect but He loves me as I am. That’s what is wonderful. He is perfect and we just do our best with each day we our given.
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Hi Mitch! Thank you for liking my post about The Art of Forgetting. I don’t normally leave comments. When I am online for blogs I simply post and share and like. But, want to take this opportunity to change that. 🙂 Stay blessed and continue to be a blessing!
Thank you, Blushing. You too!
Ha, … well your blog is going to be great fun to explore. Enjoying your sense of humor!!!
Also, thanks for following my blog, this is how I discovered you. (LOL) Big smiles 🙂
Chesterton is one of my very favorites. Such fun — glad I finally had a chance to virtually stop by (or whatever the kids are saying these days…)
;>)
Thank you so much for visiting my blog.
Hey Mitch! Thank you for visiting my blog http://www.thelittleredwagonblog.wordpress.com
and liking my post, “Keep Moving Forward” Hope you will visit again and continue The Journey! 🙂 Many Blessings!
Wow… I think I’m going to like it here. 👍
Aw, thank you, Kate.
Thank you so much for your follow! God bless! 🙂
Hey Mitch! Thank you for visiting my blog http://www.thelittleredwagonblog.wordpress.com
and liking my post, “Rough Road Ahead” https://thelittleredwagonblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/03/rough-road-ahead/.
I appreciate you visiting and liking my posts! Thank you for speaking the truth as you write!
Bless you!
Marcy
Mitch,
Thank you for liking my blog post “There but for the grace of God go I” on March 3rd. You have an interesting site here and an interesting perspective that I find I enjoy. Thanks for the wisdom.
Gaines
Thank you, Gaines.
Very nice blog. Blessings to you and Trudy and your family. ~Debbie
Thank you, Debbie. And to you and yours, as well.
Thank you for stopping by and the follow. I look forward to your posts. Heavenly insights are much appreciated, especially accompanied with a bit of wit.
Thanks. And ditto!
Hello Mitch. I appreciate what you are doing here. You have some marvelous inspirational muses. Evelyn Underhill is great.
I hope this finds you doing well.
I see you have been a follower of “A Way With Words.” Great! Thank you.
We have now transformed into, “Delight in Disorder: Faith & Mental Illness” (delightindisorder.org). I hope you will join us there. On the left sidebar, there is a box (below “Get More Delight”) for subscriptions so you can get the most of our mission.
Take care & God bless,
Tony
You too, Tony.
are you from colby’s clubhouse
Hi Mitch–Thanks for visiting, and subsequently following, my blog! It’s an honor. I’m also really glad I’m following yours. I’m looking forward to exploring it more.
Ditto, Jenn!
Thank you for the follow. I am joyfully surprised and honored when someone takes the time to read my thoughts. I look forward to reading more of yours. ☺️You have a great way of alternating between humor and inspiration.
The pleasure’s mine, Ellie.
It’s nice you found my blog, and now I see yours:) Nice to see a writer who loves God:) Me too.
Thanks for stopping by my page!
Thanks for checking out The Meta-Bug. The plural of opus is “opera.”
Opera is the classical plural form from the Latin but Opi is the more commonly used term especially to denote informal ideas as Mitch did in that particular sentence referencing the “creation” of his kids. 🙂
It always helps to have a good defense attorney. ;>) Thank you, sir!
Yeah, using “opera”, or pointing it out, is probably annoyingly pedantic. 🙂
Hi, I would like to let you know that I have nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award. If it interests you, the link is here: https://blogdecompanie.wordpress.com/2017/07/11/one-lovely-blog-award-1/.
Please take your time. I would respect whatever is your decision for participating or not. Just please know that I do take delight in your blog and I value all the effort and imagination you put into it. Yours sincerely, Iulia.
Honored, Iulia! Will try and get to it this next week. Thank you!
I am happy! You are welcome. I will try to do the same about your graceful nomination. Please excuse the lapse of time. I am thanking you again for thinking of me. Yours sincerely, Iulia 🙂
First of all thank you so much for the likes for my daughter and myself. This is all new to her and I have only posted maybe 6 months. We are enjoying building into the blogging community.The Caterpillars Don’t…is sweet! Have you written a full testimony story about your life? Also…going to be in Cinci on Aug 5 if you happen to be at the Kayak race on the river!!
Welcome to the blogosphere, both of you! I haven’t written a book-length testimony, but I do frequent Memoir posts (that’s one of my Categories), so there is a piecemeal testimony of sorts scattered throughout the blog site. We’re aware of the kayak race in August, but haven’t made it so far. Remind me when it gets close and maybe I can drop by. Blessings!
Thanks Mitch! will message you closer to the 5th if all works as planned!!
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Thanks for hitting like in one of my posts.
Your bio is encouraging. 🙂
Hi Mitch. Thanks for checking out couchmagpie.com – hope to see you there again sometime 🙂
Thank you for stopping by A Couple of Stars and a Happy Face. I’ve enjoyed what I’ve read so far on your site and look forward to reading more.
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Thanks for dropping by my blog today. Hope to see you again. Pleased to see with your blog that you are a person of faith also. Hope to see you again.
Thanks for visiting https://desisoulart.wordpress.com/ and liking my post!! Good luck on your endeavours!
I am new to blogging and hence not sure of blogging protocol. I appreciate your reading my thoughts and I hope you enjoyed. I am enjoying your site as well.
Protocol? Nah, we’re all just making this up as we go along. ;>) Welcome, friend!
Hi Mitch…so you live in Cincinnati? I do as well. In your film work…do you have any interest in making use of any original, spiritual music? I saw you have an interest in Merton and he was a major influence on me, my writing and spirituality. My songs are all on YouTube.
Hi Bill, nice to meet a fellow Cincinnatian! Re. music: you never know. Send me a few links to your songs. Thanks and blessings. ~Mitch
Hi Mitch…here are a few links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dw0IA-67AEw ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAFDTIASrYw ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-A_kEK6LV4 ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGvToNBS7lI ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utu01uPoUFY ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyEMGtpFbxY ; All songs from my first 3 albums are on YouTube if you search “Bill Tonnis”. My 4th album, “Mercy Reigns”, is about to be available. Thanks for your time…and I hope you enjoy the music. Blessings ~ Bill
Thanks for connecting with me! What’s your mission in life?
In a nutshell, Dylan? To use the power of Story to speak truth into people’s lives (including my own).
Happy to connect sir!!
Happened across your blog and really enjoyed it. I look forward to reading more!
Why, thank you, Mozelle. Good to meet you!
My pleasure; very happy to have made your acquaintance.
Ok…I can get into this stuff. Thanks.
Thanks back!
Hi Mitch. I have a blogging related question, wondering if you had encountered any issues with, but can’t see a way to contact you. Do you have any recent issues with notifications? Can you leave me a message on my Contact page.
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Thanks for checking out my blog! Hope to see you back soon!
Mitch, glad I discovered your blog. It’s very well-written and thought-provoking. From what I’ve seen so far, we have things in common (music, philosophies) and other things not in common (religion, philosophies). And, amazingly, we’re both live in the same town (Cincinnati). Anyway, I look forward to future discussions and debates, and thanks for visiting Longitudes!
Hah, a fellow Cincinnatian! Actually, I’m a transplant (we’ve lived here almost 13 years now). And, yes, we do seem to have quite a few overlapping interests. Merry Christmas!
Thanks for liking my post on Luke 2:1-18 (thegamutblog.wordpress.com)!
Thanks for liking my post “Solid Ground”. Your blog inspires me!
So happy to hear that, Lois.
Mitch, thanks so much for following my blog! I’m enjoying yours tremendously; you share so many sides of yourself — your humor, wisdom, heart and faith. Very inspiring and encouraging!
Thank you, Lee!
Thanks for the like and for stopping by my tiny corner of the “blog-o-sphere”. I really enjoyed reading your bio and the train phobia story. As a teen I lived in rural NC and those country rail crossings on a foggy night — well, that will put the fear of God into you~!
Good to connect!
Thanks for checking out my blog Mitch, and thanks for the likes! I used to live in Cincinnati myself. My son was born at Good Samaritan. We lived in Mt. Lookout for awhile before buying a house in Pleasant Ridge. I was a creative guy at Young & Rubicam, when they had an office there. I really loved living there and I still buy Skyline Chili at Kroger here in Atlanta, and do my best to replicate a Three-Way the way they served it in Cincy! Cheers and Peace.
How cool, RF! We’re Cincy transplants, ourselves–moved here from L.A. 13 years ago.
Hi MItch
Your name popped up on an old blog that I had lost but fortunately a lovely lady found it this morning and returned it to me. Remember ‘Big Blue Mouth’?
Hey, John, I remember you! But help me recall “Big Blue Mouth.”
just google ‘Big Blue Mouth blog’; it’ll come up; be lovely for you to visit; it’s my first post on this site for over six months “)
Will do!
I’m honored you are reading. Thank you. (I, too, was born with a smirk.)
Smirkers of the world, unite!
I am slowly making my way through your catalog of posts, and I have to say – I’m enjoying every moment.
Delighted to hear that!
I appreciate your posts. I get paranoid when I read about unoriginal authors, though. I’m not well read and really, I probably sound just like everyone else. Please reassure me! 🙂
You’re wonderful! How’s that? ;>)
Thank you, my enlightened friend, for the unexpected like <3
Hi, thanks for liking my first blog post! I look forward to reading yours too.
You are nominated for the Sunshine Blogger’s Award. 🙂
https://wordpress.com/post/seekingdivineperspective.com/259
I’m honored, Ann, however, I don’t do blogger awards anymore. But I do believe they serve a valuable purpose, and try to patronize sites that feature them. Thanks, again!
Understood! It is time-consuming, and will probably be my last. 😉
Thank you for the follow! I’ve just begun exploring your site, and I’ll be back.
Thank you, Liz, delighted to hear that. Blessings.
Mitch, I want to thank you for following our blog. We are honored that you would take the time to read our stuff. Please feel free to comment as feedback is the key to success and progress. Again, thank you for following. We thought that you were already following us.
An oversight fixed!
Dear Mitch,
Thanks for stopping by.
Looks like you have been doing this for ages, I’m looking through your posts now with interest.
Keep up the good work!
Frank
Thanks, Frank. Good to meet you!
Thanks for stopping by my page!
My pleasure, Dejah.
Thanks for stopping by my page. I’m enjoying reading your posts!
Hi Mitch,
You won on of the Bible Studies in the Giveaway!
Please go to my contact page and send me an email with your address in it and I will mail it out to you!
Thanks,
Valerie
Wow! Thanks, Valerie!
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I enjoyed this glimpse into what made the man, Mitch. Thanks for sharing this story. ♥.
Oops. Meant to put this comment here: https://mitchteemley.com/2019/06/17/only-one-life-2/ I wrote a much-too-long response ^ there but decided it was too personal. Deleted it and went looking for a contact page. Found several other interesting posts (keyword “contact”) but no way to email you. Finally ended up here and posted the shorter response meant for Only One Life. Feel free to delete this! ♥.
Thanks, Niki! teemley@fuse.net
Hey, refreshing space here. Love that you are honest, and real. And creative! I’m back to blogging after a bit, love writing the short meaningful story (been in Christian broadcast and slum work, and some:) somewhere the writer in me got knocked out. Maybe I’ll start again. God bless you for being His lighthouse.
Thank you, Ray, and God bless you in your rediscovery of that storytelling gift.
Owwwww I’ve begun actually. Thoroughly enjoyed writing ‘Hostage’
Thankyou for your beautiful inspiring work
Looks quite unique and interesting. Overall a great attempt.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and commenting on my blog. Happy New Year!
You too, Chad!
Hi! I just went through this and I must say, you’ve put a lot of work into what you’re doing and it’s great!. Your bio really encouraged me and I can’t wait to read more. X
Hi Tegaah, so pleased to have encouraged you. Looking forward to getting to know you.
Thanks for dropping by and liking one of my posts, Mitch! Reading your stuff is really inspiring! You’re an old hat at this and most definitely know what you are doing! Great job! I am just beginning to allow myself to be vulnerable enough to allow others to read my words.
Blessings!
Thank you. Press on!
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Where are you? I’ve tried to email you a couple of times but they keep coming back. Apparently, I have old email addresses. Nancy
Hi Nancy. My email hasn’t changed. Just a wonky server, I guess; overloaded during Easter?
Mr. Mitch thanks for the likes in my site… after some years off I thought this was not working and still I see there’s great muse on wordpress. have a good start week
You too, Sergi.
Hi Mitch,
Thanks for the content on here! Good to read about what is on your heart. I have just started up a website with the purpose of collecting testimonies from different people about the wonderful things that God has done in our lives. I would really appreciate it if you might consider writing something or sending something over that you have already written. It could be regarding your own conversion story or something recently that He has done that you might want to testify to.
God Bless
James
Hi James, thank you so much for the offer. Let me think about this a bit. Looks like you’ve just launched your site.
I recently started following your blog and have commented a few times, which I’m not prone to do, but you left the door open, so I walked in. I love Cincinnati and lived there twice…Downtown (corner of a Race & W 9th) during graduate school in 1982-83 and then for 4 months In Mt Healthy in 2017 for a work project I thought would last a few years, but ended quickly. Scotti’s, down on Vine St is my favorite restaurant in the world and I can recite the Skyline menu by heart. Looking forward to more of your stories. Ray
Good to meet you, fellow honorary Cincinnatian! (We moved here 15 years ago.)
Hi Mitch,
Since I don’t know how to reach you any other way, I’ll do it here. I love your blog, as you may have noticed from my comments. Today, you got mentioned in my blog because I have learned something important from you about blogging. I write way too many words! In case you’ve forgotten, it’s nextchapter175.wordpress.com
Gail
Hi Gail. So happy to be in touch. I think you know that I enjoy your blog, as well. I did just notice, however, that your profile picture and name link me to a different, older blog site. So I’m glad you mentioned the nextchapter175.wordpress.com address in your comment!
The older blog is the story of my life!
Finally I meet a filmmaker on this platform. thank you for taking time to read my blog. i am honored. Love your daughters names.. especially media 🙂 cheers.
Hello!
We at The Compensator are a big fan of your website. This is a bit unusual, but we are just starting off and already have a lot of good content. We would love to be able to work with you in some way to help promote us. And in return, we can work something out or maybe do something down the line.
Thank you for your time,
Head Nacho
Thanks, HN, will give it some thought.
Mitch — I now run La Mirada Theatre on behalf of the City. We have formed a wonderful Historians Group and I read your post. We’d love to speak with you about your recollections of the theatre when it was a movie house. Please reach out to us!
Hi BT, sure happy to talk sometime. My email address is teemley@fuse.net.
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Hey, Mitch! Thanks for stopping by my blog recently. Nice to make your acquaintance!
Likewise, Keiko!
Hi Mitch, Nice to meet you. I noticed you like one of my posts. Thank you for stopping by, I am still roaming around your site. …Blessings.
My pleasure, Paula. Welcome!
Hi Mitch,
I am trying to figure out how to give you access to my blog while I have it on protected mode so I can edit it without flooding WordPress with multiple notifications. You could also try subscribing. I’ll get back to you this week. Ruby
OK, Ruby.
Hi Mitch,
The wife and I just watched “Healing River”. We both thoroughly enjoyed the movie and wanted to let you know, in our opinion, it is better all around than “Promises to Keep.”
You, sir, are quite talented, both in front of and behind the camera. Thanks for mentioning these movies in your blog.
Gordon “The Fractured Rock” Couch
Rocky, I’m so glad you enjoyed Healing River! May I encourage you to share it on Facebook, and to leave a brief review at Amazon? (The more reviews it gets, the more they recommend it). Also, you can rate it from 1 to 10 stars on IMDb (link below). Note: IMDb only recognizes the rating if you rate a few other movies, as well. Thanks and blessings! ~Mitch https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5848326/
Thanks for dropping by https://wdfyfe.net/ I’ve been looking around and you’ve got some things happening here. Cool. (loved the Notzilla clip)
Good to meet you! Glad you enjoyed the Notilla clip, too. Here’s a list of places you can watch or order the while film: https://notzilla.movie/
Great posts!
Thank you, Norma. And good to meet you.
Hey Mitch. Sorry it took me so long to respond. I just saw your shout out for me on the “Under the Sea” photo challenge. Thank you for spreading the love. I love doing the photo challenges if I can, I think they are a lot of fun. Happy Holidays to you and your family. 🙂
Thank you, Jeanne, you too!
🙂 🙂 🙂
You sound awesome. I like you already. You can thank Linda Lee for pinging your blog on The Problem With People on her blog. I enjoyed it. I’m a Jesus follower as well, and wrote my own Christian poetry on ‘Becoming the oil and the wine’ blog with Beverley Headland. It was very gracious of her. She’s always encouraging me to continue writing, but I never had enough confidence in it to keep it up. It usually came in spurts. I recently wanted to start a simple WordPress blog, but was bogged down by all the red tape. Trying to do it on my android smartphone was frustrating to say the least. So, instead I’ll drop by others and leave parting encouraging comments anecdotally or with a Christian message. God bless you and yours. ♡
Susan
Medford, Oregon
Lovely to meet you, Susan, and thank you so much for your comment. I look forward to reading more of your thoughts and impressions in the future. Blessings.
Hi Mitch. I posted a message on your ‘The Problem With People’ blog yesterday morning, but it’s still waiting moderation. The reply I wrote to Lady Lee about Dinosaur Down, being glad she shared your site was approved, but I wrote a personal comment myself. Did I write something unapprovable? Maybe you hadn’t seen it? I have a copy of it if you want me to repost it. I’m sorry to trouble you with this, I know you’re very busy and get so many comments, I can imagine it would be a bit overwhelming to keep up, but I see you’ve been at this for awhile. Sorry….I do take the scenic route on my way to the point. 😊 Have a blessed day.
Susan
Hi Susan. No, I’m sure your comments fine, but I don’t recall seeing it. I’ll look for it. Blessings to you too.
Found it. It’s there now. Thx!
Thanks Mitch.
I should lighten up, sometimes I take myself too seriously. That’s why I’m glad I came across you on my path. You habe a way of seeing things in a witty and whimsical way. ♡
Hey, Mitch! Brother, I need to get a private message to you. Could you PM me or email me? Pastoracbaker@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Anthony (The Recovering Legalist)
Anthony, hello. I just now saw this–sorry! I’ll shoot you an email.
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Good morning, Mr. Mitch. I just finished reading your ‘About’ page. I loved the way you outlined your intend for your blog, life’s journey, hope, aspirations, family life, and what inspires you. You even mentioned your disposition “indelible smirk”. I wish I knew myself as thoroughly as you do. I’m just a pilgrim traveling towards the Promised Land and getting to know my Brother, Jesus Christ, better. Thanks for ‘clicking’ the ‘like’ button on all my blogs. Hopefully, you are finding some solace in them. An admirer of yours…
So lovely to meet you, Grandma Fowler, and always a blessing connect with a fellow pilgrim en route to the Promised Land.
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Hi Mitch,
Thank you for liking my post on the pets we grew up with. It has given me an opportunity to ‘meet’ you! I look forward to reading your posts. Such a range!
Likewise, Usha.
Hi Mitch. I’d like to invite you to join my Facebook page “Write Here”. Why not stop by when you have a chance, check it out, read some of the submissions and see if it’s something you’d like to do. No pressure; just a friendly invite to keep the written word going on as many platforms as possible. Enjoy your Sunday! – Nancy
Thank you for the invite, Nancy. I’ll check it out!
Nancy, I found a FB page with a string of posts by someone named Colin Cameron, and a few others with that name. Unsure which is yours.
Greatly enjoying my journey through your world here! Thanks for visiting me, so I could follow the breadcrumb trail back to your ‘place’ in cyber-space!
My pleasure, TamrahJo. Looking forward to exploring your blog site, as well!
Short Trip, full of dark alleys and best bring your waders & flashlight – 😀 Don’t say I never warned ya! LOL (I’m feeling full of fun and moxie today, can ya tell? :D)
;>)
Hello Mitch,
This is David Bower, a fellow Jesus follower and blogger. Thank you for reading my thoughts on the Christian life; I’m blessed to get to know a brother in Christ.
In Christ’s love,
David
Likewise, David, and good to meet you.
Thanks for stopping in on my blog and liking the cover reveal of my upcoming memoir. Blessings on your multiple endeavors! I loved reading about your variety of interests! Lois Roelofs
My pleasure, Lois. I look forward to visiting your blog again.
Thanks so much for following my blog. I would welcome any intelligent conversations with you.
OK. Good to meet you, my friend.
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Hi Lokeish. Thank you for the offer! Unfortunately, I don’t have time to write a guest post, but invite you to reblog any of my posts you wish.
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Thanks for following my blog, Mitch. I just perused yours, and, wow. I’ve not exactly been good at blogging consistently in all my years, but I believer the standard you have set will help keep me focused. Doesn’t hurt that your posts have heart and faith as well. We need more of that in the world! 🙂
Thanks, Christopher, and delighted to meet you!
Hi Mitch, I was just like you “born with an indelible smirk”, which does not in the least exclude an undeniable sensitivity.
This is the prerogative of creative and inspired minds.
I’m Sylvain and I’m reading from Toulouse, France.
I am delighted to discover this blog.
Salut Mitch, je suis tout comme toi “né avec un sourire narquois indélébile” , ce qui n’exclut pas le moins du monde, une indéniable sensibilité.
Tel est l’apanage des eprits créatifs et inspirés.
Je suis Sylvain et je te lis depuis Toulouse, en France.
Je suis ravi de découvrir ce blog.
And I’m delighted to meet you, Sylvain!
Hello Mitch–thanks for the follow. My notifications says that I am following your blog too, which apparently carries over from my previous incarnations. Your Notzilla film rings a bell.
Hello GM. Glad to hear that. Notzilla is streaming in quite a few places (Prime, Roku, Tubi, Apple TV, etc.) so you may have heard about it.
Hello Mitch – I recently found that you were the author of Isaac Air Freight’s old Soul Wars series from the 80’s. I loved this series, heard several episodes on a college Christian radio show and had them on tape for years. Are there recordings available anywhere of the series? I learned that it was only released for their fan club at the time. Thanks, Tim
Hi Tim, good to meet you, and delighted to meet a fan of my obscure little 80s epic! I’m afreaid Soul Wars was only released on a limited edition disc that sold out decades ago. One of these days, I might get around to having the LP tracks digitized, so they can be streamed. Stick around. ;>) Meanwhile, you’ll find links to my movies, books, etc. in my Story Shop. https://mitchteemley.com/the-story-shop/
Thanks Mitch, and good to meet you also!
Hi Mitch! Nice to meet you. I noticed you live in Cincinnati. I lived in Northern, Ky. for 10 years. I moved back home to Louisville, Ky. I do like a smaller city. Cinn. was just too big. I noticed you listened to my songs by Phil Driscoll. I found that He married Darlene Bishop who has a Church in Cincinnati. Are all the cool people in Cinn.? lol!
Hi Wenda! Yes, Solid Rock church. They’re famous for their big statue of Jesus, visible from the interstate. Re. “All the cool people”: Well, I’m here, so… ;>)
Well…:> I know cool when I see it – and you got it! 😁
;>)
Cool……. see…….told ya!
I am truly honored to be connected to you through blogging, Mitch! Thank you for sharing a lot of amazing insights and adding humor to my day!
Truly my pleasure, and I’m honored you would say so, Kit (is that what you prefer to be called?).
Yes I do go by Kit 😊
Delighted to meet you, Kit.
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Have you read the Bible and did you photograph all those insects!
Yes, I’ve read the Bible many times over, TC. And, no, I didn’t photograph any of these insects; just gathered and curated the images.
Very interesting blog, Mitch. I have subscribed and look forward to new posts.
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