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The Longest-Ever Pause Before Laughing?

Posted on August 6, 2025 by mitchteemley

When I was 6-years-old, our next-door neighbor finally completed his years-of-time-and-money-devouring work on a lavish custom motorcycle. We admired it loudly. And then we noticed the name he’d hand-lettered on the gas tank: “Miss Take.” My parents chuckled appreciatively. But … Continue reading →

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Writers: Here’s How a Colon Works

Posted on August 5, 2025 by mitchteemley

Tips for Writers Colon [ˈkōlən] – Noun – A punctuation mark (:) used to precede a list of items or words. Also useful as a means of eliminating unnecessary words. Illustration: Note: My Real Memoir will be back next week. … Continue reading →

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Here’s a Movie Scene I’d Like to See

Posted on December 29, 2024 by mitchteemley

Source: peakpx.com Night on a raging sea. Before us, weathering the storm, is Noah’s Ark. Inside, timbers creak. Noah’s family huddles by lantern light. One of Noah’s three sons has just finished playing the harmonica. There is a pause. Then … Continue reading →

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I Really Don’t Believe In Reincarnation, But…

Posted on November 13, 2024 by mitchteemley

I really don’t believe in reincarnation, but if I’m wrong I want to come back as a girl named Meagin (me again).

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Earworm!

Posted on August 28, 2024 by mitchteemley

Behold I had the song “Dancing Queen” stuck in my head I wept I repented of all that had brought me unto this piteous place Yae, verily did I gnash my teeth and pray for deliverance Yet naught would avail … Continue reading →

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The Eagle Has Landed

Posted on May 22, 2024 by mitchteemley

Back in 1987, an eagle managed to fly all the way across the Atlantic Ocean to the United States, where it arrived sick and exhausted. It was immediately greeted by an outpouring of public support. Oh, how times have changed. … Continue reading →

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May Day!

Posted on May 1, 2023 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week May Day, May Day! April’s been shot down and I fear I May be next! I’ll try and use my time well and May-be I can last a little longer. ~May Remember, every day is a … Continue reading →

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From My Idiom Attic

Posted on March 9, 2023 by mitchteemley

Idiomatic (i-dē-ə-ˈma-tik)  adjective  1. Of or relating to idioms. 2. Peculiar to a particular group or person. 3. Place in Mitch’s head where he stores old idioms. Idiom (ˈɪdɪəm)  n  A phrase which cannot be understood from the meaning of … Continue reading →

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Dream Vacation

Posted on January 19, 2023 by mitchteemley

Dreaming about where you’ll go on vacation this year? Check this out: You can rent this awesome boat out of Singapore! It comes with a full crew, and even a personal chef! Only one problem … (wait for it) … … Continue reading →

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Deep Thoughts (While Avoiding Weekend Chores)

Posted on September 19, 2020 by mitchteemley

Young Codger Old codgers are grumpy, eccentric old men. But there are quite a few young codgers out there, too. To eat humble pie means to apologize for something you were wrong about. So, when you brag are you eating proud … Continue reading →

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