Tag Archives: popular

Here They Are: My Biggest Hits of 2024!

Posted on January 17, 2025 by mitchteemley

Forget the Grammys and Academy Awards, here’s the award show everyone’s really been waiting for: My most popular blog posts of 2024! Things took a strange turn last year when a bunch of traffic-blocking glitches kicked-in. Result? My most-read blogs … Continue reading →

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Sixty Years Ago Today

Posted on February 9, 2024 by mitchteemley

On this date in 1964, over 73 million people watched The Beatles storm the Ed Sullivan Show stage, officially launching the British Invasion! But 1964 was an iconic music year for other reasons too: The Supremes, The Beach Boys, Barbara … Continue reading →

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Jingle Bells

Posted on December 8, 2017 by mitchteemley

“Jingle Bells” is one of the most sung Christmas tunes in the world, although its lyrics vary from country to country (it’s also one of the most spoofed). It was written by James Lord Pierpont–for Thanksgiving–in remembrance of the sleigh … Continue reading →

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Bumper Sticker Madness!

Posted on August 8, 2017 by mitchteemley

Bumper stickers have been around forever, but they were at their peak in the 80’s and 90’s. Here are some of my favorites: Like “Imagine whirled peas” this snarky little gem skewers a popular quote. “Jesus is coming back” stickers … Continue reading →

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Popular Idea, Unpopular Word

Posted on January 19, 2017 by mitchteemley

“There is a charm about the forbidden that makes it unspeakably desirable.” ~Mark Twain “He tried to name which of the deadly seven might apply, and when he failed he decided to append an eighth, regret.” ~Charles Frazier               (Sinner) “They … Continue reading →

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