Category Archives: Humor

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Surprising Public Sculptures

Posted on March 1, 2024 by mitchteemley

I love public art! Especially those pieces that catch us off-guard, delight us, or make us think (I photographed some of these pieces myself for that very reason). These public sculptures–in thoroughfares, in forests or along garden paths, some carved … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Clyde!

Posted on February 29, 2024 by mitchteemley

This is my friend Clyde. He was born on February 29th. He’s 23 years old today. Happy birthday, Clyde! And to everyone else, Happy Leap Day! ζ

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When You Can’t Find a Way…

Posted on February 27, 2024 by mitchteemley

First photo: On floor: Mitch, Standing: BF Jeff and Mitch’s cousins (Ralph is not in this picture) My Real Memoir I was nineteen, and so was my cousin Ralph. It was Christmas Eve, and it was the last time I … Continue reading →

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50 Fabled Funnies

Posted on February 23, 2024 by mitchteemley

Fables are anthropomorphic stories. You may not be familiar with the word anthropomorphic (anthro = human, morph = form), but you probably engage in anthropomorphic humor on a regular basis. There, don’t you feel sophisticated? After all, who doesn’t love a … 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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In With a Shout, Out With a Whimper

Posted on February 20, 2024 by mitchteemley

The Daily Planet (a.k.a. World’s Fare) – Top: Jeph and Mitch. Bottom: Joey and Marc My Real Memoir The year had started with such promise! My band The Daily Planet had finished recording its debut album, and by summer our … Continue reading →

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Why Life Isn’t Fair

Posted on February 19, 2024 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Imagine life as a Funnel, wide at the top and gradually narrowing. The top is the start of your life, the bottom the end, and you’re a beautiful marble thrown into it. In a closed system … Continue reading →

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Caption This Photo

Posted on February 15, 2024 by mitchteemley

Mount Tushmore? Mount Rushmore seen from the Canadian side? American voters during the upcoming elections? ∴ Now it’s your turn! All suggestions appreciated. I promise not to take you for granite (rim shot). ζ

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Finding the Love of Your Life

Posted on February 14, 2024 by mitchteemley

My Valentine’s Day Gift to You Note: The script version of this story can be downloaded at SkitGuys.com It’s College and Career Night. Derry pushes a clump of hair from his eyes, spots a dude in painted-on jeans and a … Continue reading →

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Thank You, God, For Not Making Me a Star

Posted on February 13, 2024 by mitchteemley

Above: The Daily Planet – Mitch (top), Jeph (L), Joey (middle), Marc (R), B of A Achievement Award, stream-of-conscious notebook pages (no actual writing class assignments have survived) My Real Memoir I was imploding with unfulfilled and unrecognized yearnings. I’d … Continue reading →

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