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It’s Goodbye Autumn and Hello Fall!

Posted on November 22, 2025 by mitchteemley

Why does this season have two names? Dictionaries devote multiple paragraphs to the answer. I can do it in two pictures: AUTUMN FALL Any questions? Good. Now get back to raking! How do you get rid of leaves without raking? … Continue reading →

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The Thought for the Week Collection

Posted on October 20, 2025 by mitchteemley

Dear blogger friends: I’m in the midst of a week-long project. And so, in an effort to avoid creative overload, I’m taking a break from blogging. Meanwhile, I’m inviting you to peruse this extensive collection of: Thoughts for the Week … Continue reading →

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Hurry Up Fall and Stick Around!

Posted on September 27, 2025 by mitchteemley

Photo by Johannes Plenio Do you call it Fall, from the old Germanic word fallan? Which literally means to “fall,” as in the temperatures or the leaves, or both. Or do you call it Autumn? A prettier-sounding word from the … Continue reading →

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Votes for Women? Yes! But Why?

Posted on August 27, 2025 by mitchteemley

It seems an odd question to ask in this enlightened era (as if). But it’s worth asking every day. My country just celebrated Women’s Equality Day. And I’m glad we did. Because women will always be equal. Yet their right … Continue reading →

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Writers: Here’s How a Colon Works

Posted on August 5, 2025 by mitchteemley

Tips for Writers Colon [ˈkōlən] – Noun – A punctuation mark (:) used to precede a list of items or words. Also useful as a means of eliminating unnecessary words. Illustration: Note: My Real Memoir will be back next week. … Continue reading →

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Discovering the Joys of Yardwork

Posted on June 28, 2025 by mitchteemley

Way back in 2019 BC (Before COVID), I considered yardwork a heinous chore. But then came the quarantinious year of 2020 AD (After the Disease). And suddenly I began looking forward to visiting that mystical place called “Outside.”  Five years … Continue reading →

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My All-New-Ish Miracle Belly Flattener!

Posted on June 21, 2025 by mitchteemley

Summer’s here! And just in time, I’ve developed a revolutionary™ all-new-ish belly-flattening system,™ guaranteed to improve your overall health, attractiveness and longevity,™ as well! Revolutionary new miracle systems™ always seem to boil down to eat less, eat healther, and exercise. … Continue reading →

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Are All of Our Heroes Hypocrites?

Posted on June 19, 2025 by mitchteemley

Today is Juneteenth in my country. President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation finally became a reality when the last slaves were set free on June 19th, 1865. It’s not surprising that the annual celebration of “Juneteenth” began there. Or that it eventually … Continue reading →

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Hey Kids, Summer Is Finally Here!

Posted on June 18, 2025 by mitchteemley

Remember when the words “play” and “outside” always came bundled together in the same irresistible sentence? ζ

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Hope: Don’t Just Catch It…

Posted on June 14, 2025 by mitchteemley

“Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr. “The very least you can do in your life is figure out what you hope for. And the most you can do is live inside … Continue reading →

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