Tag Archives: lies

Tips for Writers: Always Tell the Truth, Even When You’re Lying

Posted on June 26, 2021 by mitchteemley

Photo by Thom Milkovic Most of us are familiar with the Blind Men and the Elephant story. Its point is twofold: No one has a complete picture, even if they were “there in person,” but… Everyone knows what they think … Continue reading →

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The Wounds of a Friend

Posted on November 2, 2020 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week “The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are lies.” ~Proverbs 27:6 Is there someone who regularly disables your ego defense system, who knows the “unimproved” version of you and likes … Continue reading →

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Allow Me to Introduce You to…

Posted on June 7, 2020 by mitchteemley

If someone you love, someone you know to be kind, loving and wise, is the subject of virulent lies and rumors, the best way to fix the problem is not to defend them over and over again. It’s to introduce … Continue reading →

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“If Ya Wanna Send a Message…”

Posted on December 16, 2019 by mitchteemley

Picking a Blog Name, Part Five (To read Part One, click here) The old movie mogul Samuel Goldwyn is reputed to have snarled at a screenwriter, “If ya wanna send a message, use Western Union!” And yet so many of … Continue reading →

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You Know What They Say

Posted on August 2, 2019 by mitchteemley

“You know what they say…” I’ve heard all my life, and I’ve often wondered just who They is, to know so little and stir up such strife– without them the world would be in bliss. Then it happened one day … Continue reading →

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“If Ya Wanna Send a Message…”

Posted on August 15, 2014 by mitchteemley

Picking a Blog Name, Part Five The old movie mogul Samuel Goldwyn is reputed to have snarled at a screenwriter, “If ya wanna send a message, use Western Union!” And yet so many of the greatest storytellers (novelists, filmmakers, playwrights) … Continue reading →

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