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Unintentional Irony

Posted on May 26, 2023 by mitchteemley

Irony: it’s everywhere we look. Except when we’re actually looking for it. Which is rather ironic, actually. Humans are the most ironic creatures on earth–and probably in the rest of the universe, for that matter–both intentionally and unintentionally. As Deteriorata, … Continue reading →

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Animals Are People Too!

Posted on May 19, 2023 by mitchteemley

Alright, so technically they’re not. But populus, the Latin source of the word people, means “multitude,” and there are certainly a multitude of them (far more than there are humans). And more importantly, animals are every bit as expressive and … Continue reading →

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“Happy Birthday to Me, Happy Birthday to Me, Happy Birthday to Meeeeeeee…”

Posted on May 12, 2023 by mitchteemley

I’m smiling. Not because it’s my birthday, but because I’m loved. Although, admittedly, being born helped. As fellow actor Gabriel Byrne (who was born the same day and year as me) puts it, “Presents don’t really mean much to me. … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Love in Japan

Posted on May 5, 2023 by mitchteemley

Last year in A Tale of Love I wrote about our daughter Beth and son-in-law Sergio’s wedding, at which I was honored to officiate. Rather than rush off to an affordable honeymoon, our fairytale couple saved their yen for a … Continue reading →

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Parenting Illustrated

Posted on April 28, 2023 by mitchteemley

Here it is, the ultimate illustrated guide on how to parent children of every age! I know, who am I kidding — nothing can prepare us for being parents. Although knowing that is a good start. Well, that and a whole … Continue reading →

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Fake It Till You Make It (or Wind Up in a Meme)

Posted on April 21, 2023 by mitchteemley

Faking it is how we learn. Unless we never do. And then? Well, we end up in a meme. Enjoy this gallery of clever, cute, or in some cases just plain weird fake-outs. Have a great weekend — and no … Continue reading →

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My Biggest Hits of 2022

Posted on April 14, 2023 by mitchteemley

Dude, that is like so last year! True. But I wanted to wait until all of the lesser awards were out of the way—you know, World Cup, Grammys, Oscars, Super Bowl—before announcing the one you’ve all really been waiting for. … Continue reading →

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Spring Awakens

Posted on March 24, 2023 by mitchteemley

 Spring has awakened in my hemisphere. But just barely — the season is still seesawing between spring and winter (I call it Sprinter). But the daffodils are here to get the party started (the snowdrops came early, drank all the … Continue reading →

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The Emerald Isle

Posted on March 17, 2023 by mitchteemley

I’ve always felt a connection to Ireland. The first time I heard Celtic music, I fell in love with the combined sounds of harps and guitars, pennywhistles, fiddles, bodhrán drums and bagpipes–it reached all the way down into my soul. … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Posted on March 3, 2023 by mitchteemley

It’s Dr. Seuss’s birth-ish date, so let us stop and celebrate a man who made us all feel better than a Sneetch’s favorite yakhair sweater. You taught us not to think so small, sir, and made our hearts two sizes … Continue reading →

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