Tag Archives: ego

Ego or Sex?

Posted on June 4, 2016 by mitchteemley

Which is more powerful, ego or sex? According to a 2014 survey, only 50% of men over age 70 are still sexually active. But, when asked, 100% of them say they are. Question answered.

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The Wishing Map 127

Posted on January 23, 2016 by mitchteemley

Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Twenty-Four: The Long Night (continued) Previously: Gina’s Questing Beast assumed a form she could not kill: that of herself. ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ “Let go of her, you freak!” Zack shouted. “You can’t have her!” More … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 126

Posted on January 20, 2016 by mitchteemley

Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Twenty-Four: The Long Night (continued) Previously: Entangled in the Questing Beast’s tentacles, Gina cried out for help. ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ The needles and suction retracted. But the golden helmet disappeared, as well. Gina … Continue reading →

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Mixed Motives

Posted on November 9, 2015 by mitchteemley

If it weren’t for mixed motives I’d have no motives at all. I’m an idealist. I want (earnest cliche alert) to make the world a better place. But I’m also a hopeless egoist, and no matter what I do I can … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 30, 2015 by mitchteemley

Is there someone in your life who regularly disables your ego defense system, and who actually prefers the “unimproved” version of you?  Hold on to that person! ~From The Wishing Map 62

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New Blogger Blues

Posted on October 10, 2014 by mitchteemley

Dear blogger friends: I don’t usually play my I’M SO SAD violin in public; heck, I’m a borderline Pollyanna (one friend says I live “a charmed life.” SO not true!). But I AM SO SAD over the lack of visits to … Continue reading →

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