Tag Archives: snarky

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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When Your Kids Surpass You

Posted on February 22, 2024 by mitchteemley

A few years back, while capturing some pre-production images for an upcoming feature film, I turned to our director-of-photography, Jeff, and launched into one of my legendary “which reminds me of the time when…” narratives (something I limit myself to … Continue reading →

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Instant Wisdom

Posted on January 4, 2024 by mitchteemley

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” ~Lao Tzu “And then, dude, it just goes on and on for like freakin’ forever!” ~Derek Tzu (Lao’s nephew) If only wisdom were microwaveable. ⇔

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Weird Children

Posted on August 10, 2023 by mitchteemley

Who writes these signs, anyway? Sign Interpretation: Billy (in slow motion): “Throoww me the ballll, Bobbyyy.” Bobby: “I caaaann’t, Biillly, I have nooo shoulderrrrs.” Billy: “Welll, thenn, I think our gaaame has reached a dead ennnd.” ◊

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Sarcastic Signs

Posted on July 7, 2023 by mitchteemley

Back in the 90s, I’d always roll my eyes whenever I saw a “Visualize world peace” bumper sticker. And then I saw one that said, “Visualize whirled peas.” “Now that,” I thought, “might just make the world a better place!” … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Learn Your ‘Actual Name!’©

Posted on June 22, 2023 by mitchteemley

I love those charts that show you your Pirate Name or your Mythical Hero Name, etc. So I made up the ultimate one! Now you can learn your Actual Name!©  Just follow the guidelines below. Have fun and don’t forget to tell … Continue reading →

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Mockery Cuts Deep

Posted on May 27, 2023 by mitchteemley

The Wishing Map is a full-length fantasy that is being posted episodically at this site. To read the previous episode, click here. To read the entire novel, begin here. Gina and her brother Zack had completely alienated one another. And now they were facing … Continue reading →

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Telephone Solicitors

Posted on May 25, 2023 by mitchteemley

I don’t like telephone solicitation. But that doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy it. I mean, robocalls–meh. But I took real pleasure in having this conversation with an actual live solicitor: Telephone rings Me: Hello? Solicitor: Hello, I’m from Hearing Solutions. … Continue reading →

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Masters of Sarcasm

Posted on September 16, 2022 by mitchteemley

If colleges offered degrees in Sarcasmology, a huge percentage of students would change their major. Others learn through on-the-job training from snarky parents, bosses, and especially friends. Still, with or without the diploma to prove it, here are some graduate-level … Continue reading →

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Two New Studies Reveal: Time Travel is Real!

Posted on September 1, 2022 by mitchteemley

A heavily funded study at the Institute for Advanced Research in Really Important Stuff has shown that all humans (and most animals) travel forward at the rate of 1 (one) DaaT (Day at a Time)! More information will be released … Continue reading →

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