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Hey, Dad!
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
Posted in Humor, Love
Tagged Dad, family, Father's Day, fathers and sons, Happy Father's Day, Humor, Love, missing you, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire
11 Comments
It’s Father’s Day
It’s Father’s Day, Modern Philosophers. My Dad died when I was 19, so I’ve spent more Father’s Days without him than with him. Even though he’s not around to celebrate on this holiday, he is most certainly in my thoughts. … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged Dad, family, Father's Day, Humor, life without Dad, living up to expectations, Love, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, writing
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Father’s Day Can Be Hell
“Since I know Father’s Day can be difficult for you, I promise not to be as much of a…challenge,” The Devil finally found the word he was looking for as he stood in the entrance to the living room. “Challenge … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged Dad, Father's Day, fatherhood, hell, Humor, Love, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, short story, The Devil
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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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They Named Me After My Hero
Very few of us get to be named after our heroes, Modern Philosophers. I’m one of the lucky ones. My hero is my Dad, who was taken from me by cancer when I was nineteen. While I’ve now lived on … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love, Writing
Tagged Dad, family, Family Values, Father's Day, fatherhood, Humor, Love, men's issues, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, The Good Men Project
12 Comments
Cheer, Cheer For St. Paddy’s Day
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Modern Philosophers! Or Happy Paddy’s Day, as Melissa insists on calling it. I had expected today to be happiest Paddy’s Day in the celebrated history of The House on the Hill, but life has a way … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Love, Writing
Tagged Brooklyn, Dad, family, Football, Humor, Love, Modern Philosopher, Notre Dame, sarcasm, satire, St Patricks' Day
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Happy Birthday To My Hero In Heaven
“What are you doing up here on such a frigid night?” Gary the Gargoyle demanded as I climbed out of the attic window and onto the roof. It was quite cold and the roof was covered in snow, as I … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love, Philosophy
Tagged Dad, family, gargoyle, Happy Birthday, Humor, memories, missing you, Modern Philosopher, my hero, sarcasm, satire
25 Comments
The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From The Pitchfork
“Father’s Day. Am I right or what?” I looked up to find The Devil standing in front of me. He held out a bottle of Snapple, which I snapped up greedily. I’d been writing and had totally lost track of … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Philosophy, Writing
Tagged Dad, fashion, Father's Day, fiction, Humor, kids, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, short story, The Devil
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Pope To Host Hot Wing Buffet For Father’s Day
Originally posted on The Return of the Modern Philosopher:
Modern Philosophers, we are now living in a world where it isn’t truly a holiday unless Pope Francis is throwing some sort of party to celebrate! The Pontiff announced his plans…
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged chicken wings, Dad, Father's Day, food, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Pope Francis, Sarcasm, satire, Vatican
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My Father, The Superhero
Originally posted on The Return of the Modern Philosopher:
My Dad was a banker. He was not one of the Avengers, a member of the Justice League, or a Jedi Knight. Regardless, he was my Superhero. Dad was 44 when…
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Dad, family, Father's Day, Humor, life, Love, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, superhero
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