Tag Archives: Halloween

Best Family Comedy Movie Night Ever!

Posted on October 30, 2026 by mitchteemley

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Why I Loved Being Scared as a Kid

Posted on October 27, 2026 by mitchteemley

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Redeeming Halloween

Posted on October 26, 2026 by mitchteemley

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Is Halloween Really Evil?

Posted on November 3, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Evil lives in people, not in things. People are, to use the classical term, sinful. But it’s easier–and less convicting–to focus on things. The fact that we call the second day of the week Tuesday (Tiw’s Day), … Continue reading →

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Best Family Comedy Movie Night Ever!

Posted on October 31, 2025 by mitchteemley

“Probably the best parody you’ll ever see! Similar to what you loved in Airplane, but better-paced. I am shocked that it was so entertaining and humorous while still being family-friendly!” (Amazon Prime reviews) What? You’ve never seen Notzilla, the “cult … Continue reading →

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The Most Creative Halloween Ever?

Posted on October 30, 2025 by mitchteemley

Forget zombies and frozen princesses. The people below have gone way beyond the obvious. I loved creating unique Halloween decorations and costumes as a kid. But nowadays I leave that to the trick-or-treaters who show up at our front door. … Continue reading →

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Joy and Nausea All at Once

Posted on March 17, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Some years back, I was booked as a guest speaker for a “Halloween Alternative” celebration on San Juan island, the largest of Washington state’s 400-isle San Juan group. Co-sponsored by churches on several of the bigger … Continue reading →

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An Ode to Raking Leaves in Early November

Posted on November 6, 2024 by mitchteemley

Raking leaves in early November is always so festive with the crinkles and colors of autumn: the cheerful reds and oranges and golds of Twix bar wrappers… Reese’s Pieces wrappers… and Snickers wrappers and the urgent reds and desperate blues … Continue reading →

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Could It Be the Devil?

Posted on October 31, 2024 by mitchteemley

This will suck the breath right out of you! (Although maybe not in the way you expect.) Have a safe, fun, evil-free Halloween, everyone! ζ

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On This Date…

Posted on October 31, 2024 by mitchteemley

Did you know Halloween day has served as the occasion for many historical events? In 1517, on October 31, a soon-to-be-ex-priest named Martin Luther launched (cue “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”) the Protestant Reformation. In 1636, just in time for All Hallows … Continue reading →

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