Tag Archives: truth

The Juice of Life

Posted on August 18, 2018 by

I bought some tiny but delicious champagne grapes recently, and my wife accused me of eating “preemies.” You see why I could never have married anyone else?

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The Extraordinary in the Ordinary

Posted on July 19, 2018 by

Beauty abides in common things If only we choose to see it And grace will turn our limbs to wings If only we choose to free it ℘  “Often when we blame our artists for painting ugly things, they are but striving to … Continue reading →

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Knowledge

Posted on July 14, 2018 by

Knowledge is like a Potluck Dinner Avoid the store bought stuff Go back for seconds on the good stuff And get the recipe for the best stuff!

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A Filmmaker’s Journal

Posted on July 13, 2018 by

Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Fame vs. Flame “Fame! I’m gonna live forever, I’m gonna learn how to fly. I’m gonna make it to heaven. Baby, remember my name!”  Lyrics from the title song of a once-famous movie that, ironically, most…

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De-Civilization

Posted on July 10, 2018 by

I’m not sure which we need to do first: wage civilization on humanity, or wage humanity on civilization. But we need to do both. And in a hurry. (When asked what he thought of Western civilization): “I think it would … Continue reading →

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The Parable of the Good Mormon

Posted on June 25, 2018 by

Part Two (Conclusion) I’m not a Mormon, nor am I a fan of Mormon teachings (although I know and love quite a few Mormons). But that’s not what this post is about. Read on… To read Part One, click here. … Continue reading →

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The Parable of the Good Mormon

Posted on June 22, 2018 by

Part One I’m not a Mormon, nor am I a fan of Mormon teachings (although I know and love quite a few Mormons). But that’s not what this post is about. Read on… Some years back, my comedy act Mitch … Continue reading →

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