Tag Archives: Featured Blogger

Ants Doing Yoga

Posted on December 14, 2022 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is John Malone of a rush of light. John is an Australian poet, as well as a teacher of poetry and creative writing, who frequently delivers brief, whimsical poems like this one to brighten our … Continue reading →

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The Weeds

Posted on November 30, 2022 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Rose Perez of Poet Rummager. Rose, who sell collectibles and art online, often finds things that, as she puts it, “have hilarious and, at times, dark stories to tell.” And finding these poetical prompts … Continue reading →

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World Kindness Day

Posted on November 16, 2022 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Todd of Driving Toward the Morning Sun. I know little about Todd, except that I like his writing, his thinking–and his heart. And I suspect you will too!

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You Shall Not Lie (About Your Weight)

Posted on November 9, 2022 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is “Ladybug” of The Happy Quitter. Like a modern day Erma Bombeck (despite the fact that she’s European-born and English is her second language), Ladybug perfectly captures the little LOL-inducing absurdies of everyday life. But … Continue reading →

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Off the Hook

Posted on November 2, 2022 by mitchteemley

“Off the hook.” Does anyone under 40 even know what that expression means anymore? My Featured Blogger this week is Bluebird of Bitterness. B.O.B. consistently finds funny stuff to post: quips, videos, and cartoons (see below). And since her (yes, her) … Continue reading →

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Why The Beatles Are Still Relevant

Posted on October 26, 2022 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Max (a.k.a. Badfinger) of Power Pop…an Eclectic Collection of Pop Culture. Max is a true aficionado, with an unending supply of fascinating bet-you-didn’t-know stories. He’s a songwriter/musician himself, as well as a fan of … Continue reading →

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Autumn Vineyards

Posted on October 19, 2022 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is east coast-born, west coast-dwelling, world-travelling photographer Jane Lurie. I’m new to Jane’s world, but I can tell you this: her work, summed up by this favorite quote of hers –“The camera is an instrument … Continue reading →

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smellybean

Posted on October 5, 2022 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Lynn of a poem in my pocket. Iowa-farm-dwelling Lynn describes herself as a “wonder-er, woman, wife, mother of men, grandmama, player, pray-er, poet.” That same blend of lower-case teasing and covert reverence runs through … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Our Autumns

Posted on September 28, 2022 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Russell (a.k.a. Rev Russ) of Russellings of the Spirit. “Retired pastor, father, grandfather, stumbler, seeker, and servant,” Russell might also add “treasured friend” to that list. We’ve never met in person, but I do … Continue reading →

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Ten Ways Small Groups Can Save You

Posted on September 21, 2022 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Colleen Scheid. Full disclosure: Colleen is a long-time personal friend; we live just minutes away from each other and have been members of the same writers group for years. But featuring her here is … Continue reading →

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