Tag Archives: Yosemite

How I Almost Became a Man of the World at Age 13

Posted on October 11, 2022 by mitchteemley

My Real Memoir I longed to be sophisticated, urbane, a celebrated satirist and scribe. I’d already conquered the stage, become known for my caricatures (see above), and was well on my way to winning my first Nobel Prize for Literature, … Continue reading →

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My Final Summer with Grandpa

Posted on February 22, 2022 by mitchteemley

My Real Memoir While raindrops hang from bare branches outside my office window, reflecting grey winter skies, I’m thinking about summer. And not just any summer, but my final summer with Grandpa Frank. Pencil-mustached Frank McLaughlin, former air ace and … Continue reading →

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