Tag Archives: United States

A Slice of My America

Posted on July 3, 2026 by mitchteemley

All images ©Copyright by Mitch Teemley Here on the Eve… …of my country’s 250th anniversary, I thought I’d share a small slice of my America. Trudy and I are from California, and have travelled extensively. But all of these phone-tographs … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong with Our World?

Posted on May 11, 2026 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week “It will never be known what acts of cowardice have been motivated by the fear of not looking sufficiently progressive.” ~Charles Péguy What’s wrong with our world? I don’t know of any nation or society that’s … Continue reading →

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I Am Officially Announcing My Candidacy

Posted on October 2, 2024 by mitchteemley

My fellow Americans, I know this is rather last minute and unexpected, but as of today I am officially announcing my candidacy for NTP (Not-the-President) of the United States of America. After much deliberation, I have decided this is how I … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 27, 2024 by mitchteemley

“Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.” ~C. S. Lewis Wishing You a Happy and Grateful Memorial Day! •

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Shutdown!

Posted on January 18, 2024 by mitchteemley

Source of quote unknown. My country’s government is on the verge of shutting down — again (due, as always, to an impasse over spending). Meanwhile, following a long and well-loved (oh, wait, I meant “well-loathed”) tradition, politicians are vying to … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 27, 2019 by mitchteemley

“Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.” ~C. S. Lewis Wishing You a Happy and Grateful Memorial Day!

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My Fellow Americans…

Posted on May 4, 2019 by mitchteemley

I am officially announcing my candidacy for NTP (Not-the-President) of the United States of America. After much deliberation, I have decided that this is how I may best serve my country. Careful analysis has revealed that, at the current rate, … Continue reading →

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Shutdown!

Posted on January 10, 2019 by mitchteemley

Source of quote unknown. The U. S. is on the verge of its longest government shutdown in history (due, as always, to an impasse over spending). Meanwhile, Congress and the current administration are vying to see who can win The … Continue reading →

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