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My Mother’s Death: An Irrational Joy

Posted on November 23, 2023 by mitchteemley

My mother died on Thanksgiving Day and I have never felt more joy in my life. Am I mad or merely cold-hearted? Neither. I was raised believing in Me and Mom and Dad. And that was pretty much it. God … Continue reading →

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My Mother’s Death: An Irrational Joy

Posted on November 24, 2017 by mitchteemley

My mother died on Thanksgiving Day and I have never felt more joy in my life. Am I mad or merely cold-hearted? Neither. I was raised believing in Me and Mom and Dad. And that was pretty much it. God … Continue reading →

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…and Goodnight, Debbie

Posted on December 29, 2016 by mitchteemley

I posted a tribute to Carrie Fisher yesterday, with no idea that today I’d be posting one about her mother, Debbie Reynolds. My childhood crush, Debbie broke through to stardom in the film Singin’ in the Rain (possibly the greatest film musical ever … Continue reading →

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