Tag Archives: expectations

What I Didn’t Expect Was…

Posted on October 5, 2019 by mitchteemley

Last weekend, while my wife was off leading a one-day spiritual retreat, I expected to spend the day polishing up our little tarnished patch of earthly paradise. First, I expected to climb up onto the roof with my trusty electric … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Happiness Baseline?

Posted on November 30, 2017 by mitchteemley

Have you ever noticed how your happiness baseline—the bundle of things you consider essential for satisfaction—constantly shifts? That’s because it’s based on what you’re currently used to, and what you’re currently used to is, well, current.  I recently grumbled about having to … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 4

Posted on March 16, 2016 by mitchteemley

Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter One: The Double Moon (continued) Previously: Abandoned by his now-teenage friends Michael and Casey, Zack had never felt more alone…

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Decisions, Decisons

Posted on December 18, 2015 by mitchteemley

Whether to see the new Star Wars movie… …or the new Chipmunks movie! Just kidding.  Both are bound to be classics, right? Crickets. Right? Seriously, though, I mean the real question is whether it can live up to such impossible expectations! (The … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 4

Posted on October 15, 2014 by mitchteemley

Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter One: The Double Moon (continued) Previously: Abandoned by his friends, Zack had never felt more alone in his life. Meanwhile, his sister Gina… ⇔ ⇔ … Continue reading →

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