Tag Archives: civility

How to Curse

Posted on October 28, 2024 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week When I was in my 20s, I was proud of my liberated use of profanity. It was what set me apart from the uptight older generation who simply needed to “get over it.” Words were just … Continue reading →

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Truth Decay

Posted on October 9, 2023 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week I’m not sure which we need to do first: wage civilization on humanity, or wage humanity on civilization. But we need to do both. And in a hurry. (When asked what he thought of Western civilization): … Continue reading →

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Sinking Sand

Posted on August 29, 2022 by mitchteemley

Photo by Dan Grinwis Thought for the Week I was an atheist, and insufferably superior about it. I considered myself more rational, more progressive than my naïve religious friends. But there was one thing I couldn’t explain: The Wallaces. They … Continue reading →

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Gun Control vs. Self-Control

Posted on May 26, 2022 by mitchteemley

Two days ago, an 18-year-old murdered nineteen children and three adults in Texas – just ten days after another 18-year-old shot thirteen people, ten fatally, in Buffalo, NY. The New York shooter was a known racist, while the Texas shooter … Continue reading →

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Opinions!

Posted on October 3, 2019 by mitchteemley

I dislike you for the same reason I dislike Former Me & Future Me–because they disagree with Current Me! “My opinions may have changed, but not the fact that I’m right!” ~Ashleigh Brilliant    “Do not be angry that you … Continue reading →

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Profanity 101

Posted on May 17, 2019 by mitchteemley

No, I’m not going to teach you how to cuss. My guess is you already know how. When I was in my early 20s, I was proud of my liberal use of profanity. It was what set me apart from … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to President Trump

Posted on January 20, 2017 by mitchteemley

Dear President Trump, I’ve tried so hard to figure out how to articulate what I need from you, what I believe the people of the United States and the rest of the world need, from you. I can’t find the … Continue reading →

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