Tag Archives: together

The End is Near!

Posted on December 30, 2022 by mitchteemley

The end of 2022, that is. And what’s next? Only God knows. If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that we’re pretty bad at predicting what’s coming, but whatever it is, it will affect us all. I … Continue reading →

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Us…Together

Posted on December 15, 2022 by mitchteemley

We’re transcontinental. After we moved our little nuclear family to Ohio almost eighteen years ago, our youngest child Beth moved back to California to attend college, stay, and start a little clan of her own. Meanwhile, our extended family members … Continue reading →

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When Will This Damndemic End?

Posted on August 7, 2021 by mitchteemley

Springtime for Hitler from the Broadway musical The Producers It was the first professional theatre production I ever saw. I was 13, and mad about acting. So Mom bought me season tickets for a new playhouse not far from Disneyland. … Continue reading →

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granted

Posted on August 26, 2020 by mitchteemley

Originally posted on ProlixMe:
You’ll roll your eyes at the mess of my hairbrush. I’ll curse when you forget to lower the toilet seat. One night, we’ll go to sleep still angry and upset. But in the morning, I’ll wake…

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The Light of Humility

Posted on December 20, 2018 by mitchteemley

Studies have shown that most eyewitnesses of an event believe they have observed all that occurred. And yet, the same studies reveal, not one witness can ever accurately recount the entire event. Until we turn on the light of humility, … Continue reading →

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Tips for Writers: Find Someone to Love Story With

Posted on July 5, 2018 by mitchteemley

“Reading makes immigrants of us all. It takes us away from home, but more important, it finds homes for us everywhere.” ~Jean Rhys Perhaps the most universal piece of advice for writers is, “Read, read, read!” Let me just amen … Continue reading →

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No Truer Words

Posted on January 15, 2017 by mitchteemley

Thank you, Dr. King, for speaking truth into our lives. Now, all hands on deck!

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The Wishing Map 135

Posted on February 20, 2016 by mitchteemley

Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Epilogue: The Unknown (Continued) Previously: Rested but wary of what was to come, Gina, Zack, and their friend B’frona turned to face the future. This is the final episode of The Wishing Map. ⇔ … Continue reading →

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