Tag Archives: boyhood

The Day We Entered the Tunnel of Doom

Posted on July 7, 2026 by mitchteemley

Source: urbexiam.com My Real Memoir The Day We Entered the Tunnel of Doom: There are severe limits to how far you’re allowed to wander at age 7. Hence, to legendary adventurers like Rory, Jeff and me, “Don’t cross [insert name … Continue reading →

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In Praise of the Humble Hamburger

Posted on December 30, 2025 by mitchteemley

In Praise of the Humble Hamburger Note: I’m on a brief hiatus from the My Real Memoir series normally posted on Tuesdays. It will return soon. My Earliest Walk Down Hamburger Lane… Led to the world’s oldest surviving McDonald’s, located in … Continue reading →

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The Year I Began to Figure Out Who I Was

Posted on April 19, 2022 by mitchteemley

My Real Memoir The only thing I knew for sure when I started 6th Grade was that I was a dreamer. Most boys, it seemed, were drawn to physical things, games and sports. But not me. I let my head … Continue reading →

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The Darkness Within Us

Posted on March 8, 2022 by mitchteemley

Source: drawception.com My Real Memoir (Warning: Contains some disturbing descriptions) I thought I didn’t have a dark side. When a college professor asked us to talk about our most sadistic impulses, our temptation to hurt others, I was the only … Continue reading →

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My Scar Stories

Posted on September 23, 2019 by mitchteemley

I Can’t Help Myself! As a result of my regular self-disfigurements, Mom and Dad began keeping a closer watch on me. But then I was set free by the most reckless device known to boy: A Bike! We lived in … Continue reading →

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I Was a Boy Martyr!

Posted on January 7, 2019 by mitchteemley

During my fourth grade year, my buddy Rory and I became obsessed with constructing tiny villages out of twigs under schoolyard trees. One particular miniature hamlet garnered rave reviews from multiple cute girls (mission accomplished!). In fact, our little village, … Continue reading →

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I Was an 11 Year Old Reprobate

Posted on December 31, 2018 by mitchteemley

An Embarrassingly True Story It was my first New Year’s Eve party. Sort of. It would be at least two more years before I was old enough to attend a Real Party. The moment we stepped into Aunt Fran’s suburban shoebox … Continue reading →

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My Scar Stories

Posted on July 17, 2017 by mitchteemley

I Can’t Help Myself As a result of my regular self-disfigurements, Mom and Dad began keeping a closer watch on me. But then I was set free by the most reckless device known to boy: A Bike! We lived in … Continue reading →

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My Scar Stories

Posted on June 23, 2017 by mitchteemley

“If Adventure has a Name…” Impulsive actions make great movie scenes. But in real life they can get you killed. Or worse: in trouble with Mom and Dad. I mentioned previously that I was clumsy. I’ve come to the conclusion … Continue reading →

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My Scar Stories

Posted on June 12, 2017 by mitchteemley

Animals Just Love Me to Death I love animals. And as a result, I suppose, as with humans, few animals are indifferent to me. Most think I’m swell. But some, like humans, want to kill me. The latter are the source … Continue reading →

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