Category Archives: Self-Improvement

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Yesterday I Was Clever

Posted on September 14, 2026 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week: “Yesterday I Was Clever… “…so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” ~Rumi No one can remain young. Although some manage to approximate it by remaining foolish. Sadly, … Continue reading →

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What Is Prayer?

Posted on September 6, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo © by Mitch Teemley What Is Prayer? It’s a deceptively simple question. Consider pondering each of the following perspectives thoughtfully and, of course, prayerfully.  “Prayer is a refusal to settle for what is.” ~Walter Brueggemann “To clasp the hands … Continue reading →

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I’m Learning to Love My Broken Self

Posted on September 3, 2026 by mitchteemley

Image source: Kim Brown Today I’m Learning to Love My Broken Self Yes, I know the idea that we’re all broken isn’t a popular one. It seems many dislike the term because they assume it means either unfixable or unlovable. But … Continue reading →

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Commitment Takes Courage!

Posted on August 31, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Andre Gaulin Thought for the Week: Commitment Takes Courage “Have you ever committed yourself to something without realizing it would permanently alter the course of your life?” ~The Wishing Map Planning is making a list of ‘Things to … Continue reading →

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Warning: This Isn’t a Blog Post!

Posted on January 24, 2026 by mitchteemley

Image by Caden Van Cleave Warning: This Isn’t a Blog Post, Part Deux This Is Only 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 … Continue reading →

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Dream Vacation

Posted on January 19, 2023 by mitchteemley

Dreaming about where you’ll go on vacation this year? Check this out: You can rent this awesome boat out of Singapore! It comes with a full crew, and even a personal chef! Only one problem … (wait for it) … … Continue reading →

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A Holiday You May Have Missed!

Posted on May 12, 2022 by mitchteemley

Every day in May is a holiday. Except one! There are serious days like National Day of Prayer and Memorial Day. There are the things-to-do days, like Free Comic Book Day (5/7), Eat What you Want Day (5/11), Red Nose Day … Continue reading →

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Instant Memoir

Posted on February 9, 2021 by mitchteemley

I’d expected to write another My Real Memoir entry this morning. But when I awoke (my favorite way to start the day), our world had been transformed from Cincinnati to Narnia, or (if you’re a GoT fan) the Kingdom of … Continue reading →

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Abandoned

Posted on January 24, 2020 by mitchteemley

Abandoned cars, ships, factories, houses. Some seem lonely, orphaned. Others deserve their fate. They cry, “I was beautiful and important once!” And we reply, “No, you never were.” Many are beautiful only now that they’ve been reclaimed by a splendor … Continue reading →

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Hilarious Hybrid Dog Name

Posted on November 30, 2019 by mitchteemley

Hybrid dogs are all the rage. Plus hybrids save on gas (many dogs run on pure methane). Here are some of my favorite combinations (yes, these are actual breed names): Bagle – Beagle + Basset Hound (great with cream cheese) … Continue reading →

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