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Tag Archives: divorce
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
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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
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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
Legally Wound: How Not To Spend Your Day Off
I spent a large chunk of my day off, Modern Philosophers, at the historic Bangor Federal Building. Unfortunately, I was not there on a sightseeing tour or to try on judges’ robes. I had to give a deposition. Don’t worry. … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged bickering couples, day off, deposition, divorce, Humor, law and order, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, the American legal system
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Little White (Dress) Lies Hurt The Most
It was twenty years ago today, Modern Philosophers, that Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play… Okay, this isn’t a post about The Beatles, but there could very well be a Lonely Hearts Club involved. Twenty years ago today, I … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love, Philosophy
Tagged divorce, hope, Humor, life, Love, Marriage, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, wedding vows
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