Tag Archives: mystery

Light and Shadows

Posted on March 20, 2020 by mitchteemley

As a filmmaker, I’m intrigued by the uses of light and shadow. Objects and faces appear flat when flooded with light. Adding shadows models them, bringing out depth and dimensionality. People and places, seem more real when they’re shown in … Continue reading →

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Mystery Solved?

Posted on September 5, 2019 by mitchteemley

The World’s Greatest Mysteries Explained: (Click on any picture to enlarge it, or to start slide show) A Few Somewhat More Serious Thoughts on Mysteries:    “The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow … Continue reading →

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Illusions

Posted on August 1, 2019 by mitchteemley

    “The value of an illusion (is) that the shadow can be more important than the substance.” ~Jean Rhys             “Dream delivers us to dream, and there is no end to illusion.”     … Continue reading →

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The Pathway

Posted on March 20, 2019 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Narendra Nyak of the blog site A Sliver of Life. Narendra is a gifted photographer, writer, horticulturalist and chef (how’s that for varied?) who describes his site as, “A harmony of hues, melodies, aromas, … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 117

Posted on May 23, 2018 by mitchteemley

Have you ever discovered someone held a grudge against you that you were completely oblivious to?

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The Wishing Map 116

Posted on May 16, 2018 by mitchteemley

Have you ever poured your heart into something, only to return later and find it in ruins?

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My Mystery Blogger Award

Posted on May 11, 2018 by mitchteemley

I don’t normally do blog awards because they’re meant to draw attention to newer blogs; and I’ve been around a few blog years (even more in dog years) and have been blessed with a growing following. However, I’ve been nominated … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 80

Posted on August 30, 2017 by mitchteemley

Uncertainties and dangers can’t always be avoided. Sometimes stories are the only refuge we have.

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The Wishing Map 79

Posted on August 23, 2017 by mitchteemley

Sometimes we catch glimpses of a Plan far bigger than our own at work, a Plan that includes us, whether we chose it or not.

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Caption This Photo!

Posted on March 30, 2017 by mitchteemley

Caption This Photo (Winner gets the other half of the puppy!)

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