Tag Archives: satire

Cutting the Cord Can Be Painful!

Posted on June 4, 2025 by mitchteemley

We’re all-out streamers now. But back in the day, we’d switch cable or satellite providers every time our “new customer offer” ended. I’d be matter-of-fact at first. But then, when I said no to their “we’ll doing anything to keep … Continue reading →

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The Great Toilet Paper Panic of 2020

Posted on March 15, 2025 by mitchteemley

Five years ago today, we were on the verge of a pandemic. We didn’t know yet how serious it would become, but we knew a lockdown was coming. Result? There was a run on supermarket supplies — especially toilet paper! … Continue reading →

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Why Is “Smart” Marketing So Dumb?

Posted on February 10, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week I’m not impressed with “targeted” advertising. I’ve received ads for: Girl Scout activities in Vermont—because a person I don’t know, who leads a Vermont Girl Scout troupe, once connected with me on LinkedIn. Lacrosse equipment (a … Continue reading →

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Public Notice

Posted on April 1, 2024 by mitchteemley

Warning: The blog site The Power of Story is under surveillance by the Federal Bureau of Instigation for possible breeches of national security. It is reported that this blog’s author may Have embedded crypptological messayges in otherwise ordinAry posts recently. if … Continue reading →

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The Tiniest Orphan (A Deceptive Little Tale)

Posted on October 6, 2022 by mitchteemley

They’d moved into the village late last spring, with their filthy habits and strange ways. Wise people steered clear of them, so they knew they weren’t wanted. And now, finally, they were gone. All but one. Abandoned and alone, on … Continue reading →

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Summer Blockbusters We’ll Never See

Posted on July 27, 2019 by mitchteemley

Well, we’re halfway through summer already. Can you believe it? (In my hemisphere anyway.) And of course, you know what that means: More works of profound, subtle cinematic art, right? Duh. No! It means more mindless sequels, remakes and knock-offs! Yay! … Continue reading →

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