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Tag Archives: childhood memories
Caves Aren’t Just For Neanderthals
Do you ever wonder what inspires my writing, Modern Philosophers? It’s as simple as an idea pops up in my head. Mind you, thoughts are perpetually crashing around inside my skull, so it takes a special something for one of … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged blogging, caves, childhood memories, Humor, inspiration, limericks, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, writing
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When Labor Day Meant Something Different
I don’t know about you, Modern Philosophers, but when I was a kid, I hated Labor Day because it meant it was time to go back to school. Sure, I was a little nerd who got straight A’s, but I … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged back to school, childhood memories, Humor, Labor Day, Long Island, making friends, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, soically awkward, Summer
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Intro to Springsteen
It’s my stepbrother’s fault that I love Bruce Springsteen, Modern Philosophers. Because of the ten year age difference, Chip was in high school and I was in first grade when our parents decided to Brady Bunch us into one big … Continue reading
Dad: My Angel on the Basepaths
Since it’s Father’s Day, Modern Philosophers, I thought I’d share one of my favorite stories about my Dad. I was never very good at baseball, but I was very enthusiastic about playing it. I was a devoted fan of the … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love
Tagged Baseball, Brooklyn, childhood memories, Dad, family, Father's Day, Humor, Little League, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire
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To My Mom, Who I Don’t Remember
Dear Mom, Happy Mother’s Day! You died when I was only 3, and I hate that I have absolutely no memory of you. This photo is one of the very few I have of you, and the only one of … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Love
Tagged childhood memories, family, Humor, loss, Modern Philosopher, Mom, Mother's Day, Relationships, sadness, sarcasm, satire
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Screw The Snow, Let’s Make Chili!
Feed a cold. Starve a fever. Everyone knows the suggested medical treatment of the above mentioned conditions, Modern Philosophers. I’m going to be a trailblazer and add a new one to the list. Tell a blizzard to chili the hell … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged childhood memories, chili, Cooking, food, Humor, Maine, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, snow, spam
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Happy Birthday To The Man Who Gave Me His Name, But Not His Looks!
Today is my Father’s birthday, Modern Philosophers. I used to tease my Dad, aka “Big Austin”, that I was so lucky that he’d given me his name, but not his looks. While I do look like my Mom, I was … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love, Philosophy
Tagged birthday, childhood memories, Dad, family, father, Humor, Love, Modern Philosopher, reminiscing
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Behind The Shopping Cart: My Lifelong Battle With Grocery Shopping
Friday night is usually when I do my grocery shopping, Modern Philosophers. I returned to The House on the Hill without incident tonight, but a trip to the supermarket hasn’t always been that simple for me. As is the case … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged abandonment, anxiety, childhood memories, grocery store, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, Shopping, stress
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