Author Archives: mitchteemley

About mitchteemley

Writer, Filmmaker, Humorist, Thinker-about-stuffer

An Ode to Hamburgers and Dads

Posted on September 8, 2026 by mitchteemley

The oldest surviving McDonald’s, in Downey, California My Real Memoir: An Ode to Hamburgers and Dads Until I was seven, the longest walks I ever took were to a unique little burger joint called “McDonald’s.” Mommandad counted every penny in … Continue reading →

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Forgivness and Mercy: Our Greatest Strengths

Posted on September 7, 2026 by mitchteemley

Wounded Lion, Lucerne, Switzerland Thought for the Week: Forgiveness and Mercy Our current culture loves to point out people’s failings. It makes us feel strong and righteous. But how often do we really know why others act–or fail to act–the … Continue reading →

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What Is Prayer?

Posted on September 6, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo © by Mitch Teemley What Is Prayer? It’s a deceptively simple question. Consider pondering each of the following perspectives thoughtfully and, of course, prayerfully.  “Prayer is a refusal to settle for what is.” ~Walter Brueggemann “To clasp the hands … Continue reading →

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The Most Ridiculous Knock-Off Products Ever!

Posted on September 4, 2026 by mitchteemley

Harry Obama Potter the Hedgehog, Fastest Presidential Boy Wizard Ever! Source: acidcow.com The Most Ridiculous Knock-Off Products Ever! “Knock-Off” (noun): A cheap imitation of a popular product. Internationally-marketed brands are easily the most plagiarized things on the planet. Ever since … Continue reading →

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I’m Learning to Love My Broken Self

Posted on September 3, 2026 by mitchteemley

Image source: Kim Brown Today I’m Learning to Love My Broken Self Yes, I know the idea that we’re all broken isn’t a popular one. It seems many dislike the term because they assume it means either unfixable or unlovable. But … Continue reading →

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I Was a Daredevil Paperboy!

Posted on September 1, 2026 by mitchteemley

Left to right: Schwinn Wasp “Newsboy Special” bicycle; 1950s Japanese transistor radio; Los Angeles Herald Express; authentic(ish) illustration of my paper route My Real Memoir: I Was a Daredevil Paperboy! As a result of my reckless adventuring and frequent self-disfigurements, … Continue reading →

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Commitment Takes Courage!

Posted on August 31, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Andre Gaulin Thought for the Week: Commitment Takes Courage “Have you ever committed yourself to something without realizing it would permanently alter the course of your life?” ~The Wishing Map Planning is making a list of ‘Things to … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Need to Believe in Him?

Posted on August 30, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Mitch Teemley Why do we need to believe in him? One night many years ago, I ran into a young woman “witnessing” on a street corner. She told me Jesus loved me, but that I needed “to believe … Continue reading →

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Animals: What’s Not to Love?

Posted on August 28, 2026 by mitchteemley

“Lean on me, kid” – photo by Andy Parkinson I’m on record as a card-carrying animal-lover. Because, I mean, animals, what’s not love? Enjoy your weekend — and start here! Click on any image to enlarge it, read caption, or … Continue reading →

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The Least Romantic Pick-Up Lines Ever

Posted on August 27, 2026 by mitchteemley

Why didn’t I think of this one? I went to a singles bar exactly once when I was in my late 20s, instantly realized I didn’t know how to play the game, and left. But it could have been worse. … Continue reading →

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