Category Archives: Story Power

Monologues, drama, fiction, memoir

My Life as a “Wild Indian”

Posted on January 27, 2026 by mitchteemley

Left to Right: Downey, California – Grandpa Teemley – Downey’s Apollo 11 builders – Flying toddler My Real Memoir: My Life as a “Wild Indian” First Off… I apologize for the offensive stereotype in the title. It’s not a reference … Continue reading →

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Have You Discovered Your Superpowers Yet?

Posted on January 26, 2026 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week: Have You Discovered Your Superpowers Yet? The Term Superpower… Often gets used tongue-in-cheek. I sometimes jokingly refer to my ability to burp-on-demand (despite frequent requests not to) as a superpower. But real superpowers exist. Seriously. Have … Continue reading →

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Yay, I’m 11 Years Old Today!

Posted on July 29, 2025 by mitchteemley

Actually, it’s my 11th blogiversary! I had no idea when I started eleven years ago that: 1) I’d ever have more than a handful of followers; 2) I’d develop real and meaningful friendships in the process and; 3) That I’d … Continue reading →

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If Dr. Seuss Wrote the Bible…

Posted on June 18, 2025 by mitchteemley

Two Classic Stories in the Style of Dr. Seuss! Pastors, teachers, and storytellers: These two “Dr. Spoof” stories of mine (with illustrations by my wife Trudy) have been read and performed throughout North America, and other countries as well. And … Continue reading →

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Tapping Into the Power of Story

Posted on February 1, 2025 by mitchteemley

How to Choose a Blog Name I admitted in my last post that, while I can construe my name to mean almost anything, it really is simply my name. Hence, the need for a subtitle. I’ve always been a storyteller. As … Continue reading →

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Writers, It’s Time to Sin Boldly!

Posted on January 30, 2025 by mitchteemley

Tips for Writers Martin Luther famously said, “Sin boldly, but believe more boldly still!” In other words, if you’re going to do something, don’t do it by halves! While editing my novel, I became aware that I’d overused the phrase … Continue reading →

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The Unseen Hand

Posted on November 9, 2024 by mitchteemley

Source: Restore “Have you ever sensed, while in the midst of life’s battles, that a greater, unseen force was at work?” ~The Wishing Map φ

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Is There a Greater Force at Work?

Posted on November 9, 2024 by mitchteemley

Source: Waif Phillips The Wishing Map is a full-length fantasy that is being posted episodically at this site. To read the previous episode click here. To read it from the start, click here. Aided by her brother Zack, Gina faces her shape-shifting nemesis, which has suddenly turned … Continue reading →

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The Enemy Within

Posted on September 21, 2024 by mitchteemley

Source: Dard Shayari The Wishing Map is a full-length fantasy that is being posted episodically at this site. To read the previous episode click here. To read it from the start, click here. Gina and her brother’s search for a monstrous Beast has led them to Rennou, … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map Will be Back and So (Hopefully) Will I!

Posted on August 10, 2024 by mitchteemley

This has been my least favorite vacation ever. Our youngest daughter is visiting; that’s the good part. The bad part? Our whole family has COVID. So, yeah, it’s been that kind of “vacation” week. Watching the Olympics on telly, nibbling … Continue reading →

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