Tag Archives: divorce

One Night In Paris

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Austin

I have often discussed my dreams on this blog, Modern Philosophers. They are sometimes confusing, often disturbing, and usually quite memorable.  The thing is, though, they rarely make any sense.  Last night, I had a vivid dream, that stuck with … Continue reading →

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Where Are The Christmas Cookies?

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Austin

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 →

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When Your Dreams Chase You

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Austin

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 →

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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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Rewriting The Dream

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Austin

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 →

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The Ghost Busting My Balls

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Austin

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 →

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A Day Like Any Other

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Austin

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 →

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Is The House On The Hill On Elm Street?

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Austin

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 →

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Opening Pandora’s Dream Box

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Austin

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 →

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The Divorce Epiphany

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Austin

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 →

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