Tag Archives: daughter

Look Before You [Insert Disaster Here]

Posted on March 19, 2025 by mitchteemley

My daughter had finally reached the stage where she was ready to use the potty-training seat all by herself! (It’s OK, I’ll wait while you applaud.) Squeak, click, went the bathroom door. A moment later, there was a blood-curdling scream. … Continue reading →

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My Daring Journey To OtherPeopleLand

Posted on January 6, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week I don’t have New Year’s Resolutions. But I do have relationships. Although I sometimes wish I didn’t because, frankly, I’m not very good at them. I’m much more at home in Mitchland where I know every … Continue reading →

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Joyful Return

Posted on June 9, 2022 by mitchteemley

Photos: (Left) Daughter Beth and (new) Son-in-Law Sergio when they first started dating. (Middle) Princess Beth. (Right) Beth’s Wedding Shower So, my wife and I just flew home from California “and boy are our arms…” Oh, never mind. Our arms … Continue reading →

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Relationshipland

Posted on January 4, 2020 by mitchteemley

I don’t usually make New Year’s Resolutions, though I do have goals. More importantly, I have relationships. Although I sometimes wish I didn’t because, frankly, I’m not very good at them. I’m much more at home in Mitchland where I … Continue reading →

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A Brief Conversation with My Daughter

Posted on May 7, 2019 by mitchteemley

“Sheesh! You’re online all day doing that ‘social networking’ thing! Why don’t you go outside and get some fresh air? Don’t you have any real friends?” “These are my real friends! Stop bugging me! You just don’t understand my generation!” … Continue reading →

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