Tag Archives: parenting

On Being a Real-Life Dad

Posted on June 20, 2021 by mitchteemley

I confess, I’m cheating a little, since I’ve posted this short dad video before, along with some thoughts on my own dad. But, hey, I’m also a dad, and I’m busy being celebrated today. So just a brief meditation here, … Continue reading →

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I Turned Out Like You After All, Dad

Posted on June 15, 2021 by mitchteemley

Suggestion: Read post below before watching video! My Real Memoir Even when he wasn’t there, Dad was there. He was an invisible presence, like gravity, that kept us from flying off into space. Mom celebrated me just as I was. … Continue reading →

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Every Day is Mother’s Day

Posted on May 9, 2021 by mitchteemley

I took this photo of my wife and our recently-born first child when my wife was exhausted. And yet all I see is her bottomless, heart-melting love. “Call your mother. Tell her you love her. Remember, you’re the only person … Continue reading →

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Mothers Are Forever

Posted on May 7, 2021 by mitchteemley

My adult daughters still sometimes seek my advice (or use me as an example of what not to do). But for comfort they always go to Mom—and always will. Still, as Robert A. Heinlein put it, “Being a mother is … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Muffins and the End of Everything

Posted on May 5, 2021 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Jamey Boelhower of It is all Connected. Here, sweet everyday parenting is coupled with a wistful look back on a less-than-perfect parent. Jamey’s prose and poetry are consistently thoughtful or witty, often both. 

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Expressing My True Self

Posted on April 13, 2021 by mitchteemley

My Real Memoir Until you start school, your life revolves around your parents. They can do nothing wrong. Only later, in your teen years, do you realize they can do nothing right, and that your sagely friends and, of course, … Continue reading →

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The Last Blog – and Twinkle ⭐️

Posted on February 17, 2021 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is ewhyard of Mum’s the word. Ewhyard lives in Colchester, Britain’s oldest town, though she’s spent considerable time in Wales, as well. I have no idea which, if any, part of her her blogger name … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Story Remix

Posted on December 10, 2020 by mitchteemley

Guest Blog by Tracy Kard Don’t be fooled by the adorable faces of Tracy’s three children (below). Life with them, according to Dad, is a mixture of A Christmas Story and Dave Barry’s worst (or best) nightmare. If you’ve never … Continue reading →

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It Is My Place

Posted on October 14, 2020 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is the author/s of the blog site Diamonds in Dark Places. My lack of clarity in identifying said author/s is that I’m unsure who she/he/they may be. From a little espionage (reading their posts), I … Continue reading →

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Parenting Techniques For 2020

Posted on March 18, 2020 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Paul Montgomery of Newspeak. As his site’s title implies, Paul writes about news, as well as sociology, pop culture and, well, whatever he can put his patently snarky spin on. Because, although I don’t … Continue reading →

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