Tag Archives: blogging

People Watchers

Posted on July 21, 2021 by mitchteemley

Originally posted on Tricia Sankey:
“The core of every fruit is better than its rind,” Mike read aloud before placing his book on the hotel bed and retrieving an orange from the extravagant fruit basket. Laura squinted at the title…

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Above the Park

Posted on July 14, 2021 by mitchteemley

Originally posted on Big Blue Mouth:
What a hullabaloo! before quiet. Now riot. Cockatoos.

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Touching Base With My Friends

Posted on July 3, 2021 by mitchteemley

First, allow me to apologize. I’ve been out of town most of the last two weeks, and have had little time to visit my blogging friends’ sites. So I feel the need to touch base with you now, because you … Continue reading →

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Everyday Messages From God

Posted on June 30, 2021 by mitchteemley

Guest Blog by David’s Daily Dose David of David’s Daily Dose is simply one of the most real, down-to-earth bloggers I’ve come across. He describes himself like this: “I’m just a regular guy who was tempted to lose all hope … Continue reading →

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Everything You Never Needed to Know About Me

Posted on June 29, 2021 by mitchteemley

“Getting Ready to Go to the Prom” (my first film appearance), shot by the illustrious Kathy’s Mom. In my early blogging days, when I still posted by telegraph, I regularly responded to Blogger Award invitations. I don’t do those anymore, … Continue reading →

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Tips for Writers: Always Tell the Truth, Even When You’re Lying

Posted on June 26, 2021 by mitchteemley

Photo by Thom Milkovic Most of us are familiar with the Blind Men and the Elephant story. Its point is twofold: No one has a complete picture, even if they were “there in person,” but… Everyone knows what they think … Continue reading →

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A Prayer Life vs. A Life of Prayer

Posted on June 9, 2021 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this Week is Alan Searle of Alan Searle’s Pleasant Lines. Alan is an award-winning journalist and political essayist, but “at my core,” he says, “I am still a Minnesota farm boy with mud on his boots, happiest … Continue reading →

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A Historical Thriller with a Conscience

Posted on June 2, 2021 by mitchteemley

Originally posted on E. Denise Billups, Writer:
Yoo-hoo! Happy Memorial Day! After a long break from blogging, I am excited to be back to share with you my just-released cover for book one in the Simone Doucet Series, Tainted Harvest.…

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Growing Old

Posted on May 26, 2021 by mitchteemley

Originally posted on My Good Time Stories:
Photo by?Matthias Zomer?from?Pexels Ahhh…getting old. We are all getting old and some of us faster than others…ha ha ha! Today’s little blog contains a collection of hilarious little quips/thoughts that I think all…

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The Second Black Sheep

Posted on May 19, 2021 by mitchteemley

Originally posted on Kamina A. Fitzgerald Ed.D.:
The school bell has rung, class is now in session. I would like to talk about the black sheep, but not in the way one may suppose. I want to talk about…

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