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Tag Archives: divorce
Where Are The Christmas Cookies?
I don’t miss being married, Modern Philosophers, but every year at Christmas, I’m reminded of something important I miss from my marriage… My mother-in-law’s Christmas cookies. Just thinking about them as I write this, more than fifteen years after my … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged Christmas, cookies, divorce, family, food, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire
16 Comments
When Your Dreams Chase You
I’ve been having trouble sleeping again, Modern Philosophers. Some of it has to do with the weather, the stress brought about by the pandemic and turmoil in our country, and a fear that things might only get worse after Election … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged abandonment issues, divorce, dream interpretation, haunting, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, nightmares, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire
15 Comments
Thanks For The (Horrible, Unwanted) Memories
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
Posted in Humor, Love
Tagged divorce, Humor, Jennifer Aniston, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, social distancing, Swingers, The Break Up, Vince Vaughn
8 Comments
Rewriting The Dream
I decided to eat breakfast out on the porch this morning, Modern Philosophers. It was a perfect summer morning. Clear blue sky. Gentle breeze. So quiet that the only other sound was that of birds singing. It doesn’t get much … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged American dream, divorce, family, future plans, Humor, life, Maine, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcasm, satire
5 Comments
The Ghost Busting My Balls
I was exhausted today because I didn’t sleep well last night, Modern Philosophers, and I know exactly who’s to blame… My ex-wife! Sure, we’ve been divorced for fifteen years, and I haven’t seen her for almost as long, but that … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged divorce, Dreams, ex-wife, Ghosts, Humor, Modern Philosopher, nightmares, Relationships, sarcasm, satire
9 Comments
A Day Like Any Other
I failed again, Modern Philosophers. Once again, I could not make myself forget that yesterday used to be my wedding anniversary. The irony of it is, I was so determined to never forget my anniversary. I had grown up watching … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love
Tagged being single, divorce, Humor, letting go of the past, life, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, wedding anniversary
3 Comments
Is The House On The Hill On Elm Street?
I’m beginning to think The House on the Hill has relocated to Elm Street, Modern Philosophers. I’ve always had nightmares, but over the last few nights, they’ve really been disturbing. The kind that makes you jumpy all day. It’s gotten … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged A Nightmare on Elm Street, divorce, Dreams, Freddy Krueger, Humor, Modern Philosopher, nightmares, Relationships, sarcasm, satire
5 Comments
Opening Pandora’s Dream Box
I’m on a creative roll, Modern Philosophers. Yesterday, I sat out on the porch and started writing the pilot episode of the TV series about my time in college. I churned out seventeen pages, but was constantly rewriting along the … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged college memories, divorce, Humor, interpreting dreams, Modern Philosopher, nightmares, NYU, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, writing a TV pilot
8 Comments
The Divorce Epiphany
Allie awoke with a start, as if suddenly coming to after a horrific nightmare. Although she was in bed, and it was the middle of the night, it was not a bad dream that had roused her from her slumber. … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love
Tagged break ups, breaking bad news, divorce, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, short story
28 Comments
My Divorce Tax Is Paid In Full!
I’ve honestly lost track, Modern Philosophers, of how long it’s been since I got divorced. I want to say fourteen years, but don’t hold me to that. Even though I have long moved on from my marriage, there are still … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Humor
Tagged divorce, home equity loans, Humor, Modern Philosopher, money problems, moving on after divorce, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, second mortgage
32 Comments