Tag Archives: groaner

Writers: Here’s How a Colon Works

Posted on August 5, 2025 by mitchteemley

Tips for Writers Colon [ˈkōlən] – Noun – A punctuation mark (:) used to precede a list of items or words. Also useful as a means of eliminating unnecessary words. Illustration: Note: My Real Memoir will be back next week. … Continue reading →

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Here’s a Movie Scene I’d Like to See

Posted on December 29, 2024 by mitchteemley

Source: peakpx.com Night on a raging sea. Before us, weathering the storm, is Noah’s Ark. Inside, timbers creak. Noah’s family huddles by lantern light. One of Noah’s three sons has just finished playing the harmonica. There is a pause. Then … Continue reading →

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I Really Don’t Believe In Reincarnation, But…

Posted on November 13, 2024 by mitchteemley

I really don’t believe in reincarnation, but if I’m wrong I want to come back as a girl named Meagin (me again).

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Earworm!

Posted on August 28, 2024 by mitchteemley

Behold I had the song “Dancing Queen” stuck in my head I wept I repented of all that had brought me unto this piteous place Yae, verily did I gnash my teeth and pray for deliverance Yet naught would avail … Continue reading →

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The Eagle Has Landed

Posted on May 22, 2024 by mitchteemley

Back in 1987, an eagle managed to fly all the way across the Atlantic Ocean to the United States, where it arrived sick and exhausted. It was immediately greeted by an outpouring of public support. Oh, how times have changed. … Continue reading →

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Dream Vacation

Posted on January 19, 2023 by mitchteemley

Dreaming about where you’ll go on vacation this year? Check this out: You can rent this awesome boat out of Singapore! It comes with a full crew, and even a personal chef! Only one problem … (wait for it) … … Continue reading →

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How I Launched My Career (at Age 12)

Posted on June 28, 2022 by mitchteemley

My Real Memoir It had looked, when I was in 5th grade, like I might be heading for an art career in Japan. But then I’d gotten tsumetai ashi (cold feet). Not only because I wasn’t sure I would like … Continue reading →

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Dentist’s Orifice

Posted on February 10, 2018 by mitchteemley

This is the waiting room at a popular Dentist’s office. Wait till you see the Proctologist’s office.

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