Category Archives: Love

A Midwinter Night’s Dream

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Austin

It wasn’t much as far as dreams go.  However, when I woke up and realized it had only been a dream, I wanted to cry. Because it had been about her. As much as I want to, I rarely dream … Continue reading →

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Missing Marriage Much?

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Austin

Someone was talking to me about a relationship issue the other day.  I wasn’t really listening, but then he put me on the spot by saying, “I bet you don’t miss being married”. I didn’t like that he simply assumed … Continue reading →

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What The Birthday Boy Wants

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Austin

Holly pounded her boots against the blacktop to both shake off the snow, and to get the circulation going in her feet. It was bitterly cold along the river, and the six inches of snow did absolutely nothing to make … Continue reading →

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Drag Me Down The Aisle

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Austin

Aaron and Holly sat across from each other on benches located on either side of the park’s once busy path.  It didn’t get as much use anymore, however, because people preferred to stay home and not deal with the pandemic … Continue reading →

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A Time Machine For Mom

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Austin

I have a peculiar Mother’s Day tradition, Modern Philosophers. I like to spend the day in the garage working on my time machine.  I’ve been building it for years, and not making much progress, but I always set aside time … Continue reading →

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Thanks For The (Horrible, Unwanted) Memories

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Austin

One of the ways I’ve been keeping myself out of trouble during this period of intense social distancing, Modern Philosophers, has been to record old movies to watch when I need a good distraction. Yesterday, I viewed Clear and Present … Continue reading →

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Maybe Cupid Cares About Your Budget

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Austin

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, Modern Philosophers.  I belong to a support group called Why Does Cupid Hate Us?, which is for people who have issues about being single.  Not everyone in the group is angry or bitter, but around … Continue reading →

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The Other End Of The Tunnel

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Austin

Sally and Justin walked hand in hand along the path that lined the river. It was an overcast autumn afternoon in Maine, and Sally was bundled up accordingly.  Justin, on the other hand, wore a light jacket and his ever … Continue reading →

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Keep Your Promises!

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Austin

One of the quickest ways to send me crawling back into my introvert’s shell, Modern Philosophers, is by breaking a promise to me. I don’t trust easily, so when you betray my trust by going back on your word, I … Continue reading →

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Hey, Dad!

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Austin

Hey, Dad.  Happy Father’s Day.  I can’t believe it’s been thirty years since you left us, but I can still feel your influence on my life every day. I’m sure you’re having a great time behind the Pearly Gates.  You … Continue reading →

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