Category Archives: Popular Culture & Entertainment

Movies, music, sports, health – IMHBCO (In My Humble But Correct Opinion)

This Is My Real Memoir (Honest)

Posted on October 14, 2025 by mitchteemley

Now’s your chance! How’s that for a generically exciting lede? On Tuesdays, I normally post my epic birth-to-infinity memoirs (eat your heart out, Ulysses). But I’ve just started a week-long project, so I’m taking a break from blogging. And this … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Humor, Memoir, Popular Culture & Entertainment | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 28 Comments

What if Animated Characters Were Real?

Posted on October 10, 2025 by mitchteemley

They are! They’re called cosplayers (costume + play). We all play-acted with makeshift costumes as kids (every bathroom towel has a second life as a cape). But unlike us boring people, cosplayers never stopped! In fact, many, like my daughter … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Humor, Popular Culture & Entertainment, Quips and Quotes | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 30 Comments

Warning: This Isn’t a Blog Post!

Posted on October 6, 2025 by mitchteemley

Image by Caden Van Cleave This is a test of My Early Warning Blogger Burn-Out System. Were this an actual blog post, you would be instructed to take shelter in the nearest Comment box, and say wonderful things about me … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Culture, Humor, Popular Culture & Entertainment, Quips and Quotes, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , | 90 Comments

A Bit of Urgent WordPress Housekeeping

Posted on October 1, 2025 by mitchteemley

Most of last year, WordPress’s Machiavellian master processor (AI with a lot of A and too little I) busied itself with systematically removing my subscribers. The only upside was that I had more time for other projects. Then, last spring, … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Humor, Popular Culture & Entertainment, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 135 Comments

Eight Ways to Avoid Actually Working

Posted on September 24, 2025 by mitchteemley

Christmas 2025? First, tell yourself, “I’m having deep thoughts here. True, there are things I need to do, but this is more important(ish). What I’m pondering right now could actually make the world a better(ish) place!” Here are some ponderables … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Humor, Popular Culture & Entertainment, Quips and Quotes | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

What Caricatures Teach Us About Ourselves

Posted on September 12, 2025 by mitchteemley

Caricatures have been around as long as people have. When we mock or tease someone, we do it by caricaturing them–exaggerating their features or mannerisms. My acting students once did a “celebrity roast” of me, imitating idiosyncrasies I barely knew I … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Humor, Popular Culture & Entertainment, Quips and Quotes | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 25 Comments

They Say, “It Takes All Kinds…

Posted on September 4, 2025 by mitchteemley

…to make a world.” But what they really mean is, “There are a lot of weird people out there.” So, here’s a mini-celebration of those “all kinds” of people. Embrace your weirdness! Click on any image to enlarge it, read … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Humor, Popular Culture & Entertainment, Quips and Quotes | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 37 Comments

Don’t Lose Your Spark

Posted on September 3, 2025 by mitchteemley

Photo coutesy of Super Stars Bio Writers, artists, performers, inventors, mathematicians…everyone, come to think of it: this applies to you.

Posted in Culture, Humor, Popular Culture & Entertainment, Quips and Quotes, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 29 Comments

Think You’ve Seen Dolls? Think Again!

Posted on August 29, 2025 by mitchteemley

I became utterly fascinated when gathering these images. Dolls aren’t “just dolls.” They’re sculptures-with-attitude! Sure, some are cute, but in unexpected ways (see werewolf babies below). Others are funny or provocative. In short, they’re even more varied than people. Why? … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Humor, Popular Culture & Entertainment | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 43 Comments

Ten Tips You Should (Never) Follow

Posted on August 13, 2025 by mitchteemley

More Useless Information. You’re Welcome.

Posted in Culture, Humor, Popular Culture & Entertainment, Quips and Quotes | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments