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11 of the World’s Most Unique Hotels

Posted on January 3, 2025 by mitchteemley

Sure, the December/New Year holiday season is past. But that doesn’t mean you can’t dream of a unique hotel getaway. And these are as unique as it gets! Underwater hotels are available in many places. But the Maldives’ Rangali Island … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Traditions Around the World

Posted on December 31, 2024 by mitchteemley

New Year’s traditions vary wildly from culture to culture, although most include “the three F’s,” food, fun and fireworks, plus time-honored (if not exactly proven) ways to assure good luck in the coming year. Whatever your traditions, may your 2025 … Continue reading →

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Cozy Places

Posted on May 17, 2024 by mitchteemley

Vacation time means adventure, excitement, fun. But it also means finding the perfect place to read, think or unwind, to be alone with your significo, or yourself. “Cozy” is hard to define, but we know it when find it. Click … Continue reading →

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What if Games Had No Winners (or Losers)?

Posted on December 2, 2023 by mitchteemley

Artwork by Anna Antracit The Wishing Map is a full-length fantasy that is being posted episodically at this site. To read the previous episode, click here. To read the entire novel, begin here. In an attempt break free from the naims (gnomes) who’d … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Learn Your ‘Actual Name!’©

Posted on June 22, 2023 by mitchteemley

I love those charts that show you your Pirate Name or your Mythical Hero Name, etc. So I made up the ultimate one! Now you can learn your Actual Name!©  Just follow the guidelines below. Have fun and don’t forget to tell … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Love in Japan

Posted on May 5, 2023 by mitchteemley

Last year in A Tale of Love I wrote about our daughter Beth and son-in-law Sergio’s wedding, at which I was honored to officiate. Rather than rush off to an affordable honeymoon, our fairytale couple saved their yen for a … Continue reading →

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How to Greet People in Different Countries

Posted on April 26, 2023 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Angela of Suitcase Travel Blog. Whether you’re planning on travelling or just dreaming about it, this site is for you. “Exploring new places, meeting new people, and learning more about cultures and traditions brings … Continue reading →

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Have a Great Time, but Remember…

Posted on December 31, 2022 by mitchteemley

…not to panda to your worst impulses! “If life gives you lemons, make lemonade. And then try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party.” ~Ron White “A lady came up to me and said … Continue reading →

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Underwater Surprise… A Clone for a Date … A Son’s Love … and more Facts!

Posted on December 28, 2022 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Carolyn of Nuggets of Gold. Carolyn’s blogger handle is “Joy Roses,” and for a good reason: she emanates joy, with a healthy side of humor. This wife and mother of two teenagers began journaling … Continue reading →

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Have You Read The Wishing Map?

Posted on December 10, 2022 by mitchteemley

I’m being a spotty blogger (“splogger”?) this week while I focus on upcoming projects, and so… While I normally post an episode of my full-length fantasy The Wishing Map on Saturdays, this time I’ll refer you back to the start … Continue reading →

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