Tag Archives: Shakespeare

Creativity

Posted on July 6, 2017 by mitchteemley

“Anxiety is the handmaiden of creativity.” ~T. S. Eliot “Creativity takes courage.” ~Henri Matisse “Creativity–like human life itself–begins in darkness. Creativity is always a leap of faith. You’re faced with a blank page, blank easel, or an empty stage.” ~Julia … Continue reading →

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Much Ado About Something

Posted on February 17, 2017 by mitchteemley

Featured Blogger I repent! In my subtle (or not so subtle) narcissism, I have rarely featured the writings of other worthy bloggers (note how the phrase “other worthy…” cleverly places me in their ranks). What better time to correct this heinous … Continue reading →

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Goodnight Moon

Posted on October 6, 2016 by mitchteemley

At bedtime each night, I step outside to say goodnight to the moon and its Creator. God is always there, but the moon is sometimes otherwise engaged; on those nights I send it a text. My favorites are the nights in … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderfully Wrong

Posted on September 15, 2016 by mitchteemley

I met this girl who loved God and Shakespeare (in that order). She was smart. Creative. And as pretty as English china. Outwardly decorous, inwardly stubborn—Jane Austen meets the Rebel Alliance. I thought I’d found heaven. I had and I hadn’t. … Continue reading →

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Brush Up Your Shakespeare, Sir Donald!

Posted on August 13, 2016 by mitchteemley

Donald Trump, known for his eloquent use of the English language, has been letting the insults rip lately. But, O, thou couldst do so much better, Master T!  Thou needst but take a clue from the Great Insulter himself, William “Bad Will” Shakespeare. Why call … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2015 by mitchteemley

Have a great time, but remember: Don’t panda to your worst impulses! “I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade.  And then try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party.” ~Ron … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 6

Posted on October 22, 2014 by mitchteemley

Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Two: Aunt Aloysia Previously: Once the “startlingly large, alarmingly red-headed woman” arrived in Middleton, everything began to change. ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ “We really do have a … Continue reading →

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