Tag Archives: friendship

Unleashed

Posted on August 22, 2017 by mitchteemley

Lily, a six year old Great Dane, had lost both of her eyes due to a rare medical condition. She’d also lost the will to live. Until one day… …another Great Dane named Maddison came into her life. He soon … Continue reading →

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Cubicles

Posted on August 18, 2017 by mitchteemley

The best way to reach the whole world, Mother Teresa says, is to “start with the person nearest you.” And the best way to start is to find out who they are. Chris, a zealously imperfect young Jesus-follower, watches 12:00 … Continue reading →

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The Waiter from Hell?

Posted on May 1, 2017 by mitchteemley

All I wanted from our server was for him to tell us what the specials were, to make a few recommendations, and then bring us our food, quickly and hotly (is that a word?). Instead, he seemed offended at everything, … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 60

Posted on April 12, 2017 by mitchteemley

Is there someone you share a secret language with? Someone without whom you would feel alone in the world?

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The Wishing Map 35

Posted on October 19, 2016 by mitchteemley

Have you ever been to a place so enchanting that it caused you to fantasize about moving there and starting life over again?

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The Wishing Map 24

Posted on August 3, 2016 by mitchteemley

Have you unintentionally offended someone else’s culture or values? How did you resolve the problem? Or did you?

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Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2015 by mitchteemley

Have a great time, but remember: Don’t panda to your worst impulses! “I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade.  And then try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party.” ~Ron … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 26, 2015 by mitchteemley

“What would the world be like if there were no ‘them,’ only us?” ~from The Wishing Map, Episode 85

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The Wishing Map 60

Posted on May 23, 2015 by mitchteemley

Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Fourteen: Two Spoos (Continued) Previously: Feeling completely alienated from their friends and from one another, Gina and Zack headed home. ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ Mom and … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 3

Posted on October 11, 2014 by mitchteemley

Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter One: The Double Moon (continued) Previously: Mike’s bike shop attempted to snatch a carpet out of the hands of a passing red-headed woman. Zack Dore missed it, … Continue reading →

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