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Tag Archives: divorce
The Brady Crunch
“If Tom Brady can’t make marriage work, what hope do the rest of us have?” Aaron declared solemnly before taking a long chug of his Snapple. It was the Sunday before Indigenous Peoples Day and it was cold and foggy … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, divorce, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, short story, Tom Brady
6 Comments
Missing Marriage Much?
Someone was talking to me about a relationship issue the other day. I wasn’t really listening, but then he put me on the spot by saying, “I bet you don’t miss being married”. I didn’t like that he simply assumed … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love
Tagged dating, divorce, Humor, Love, Marriage, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire
10 Comments
The Spare Bedroom, Part 1
“I’m not crazy about the idea of your allowing a complete stranger to stay in your spare bedroom,” Paige admitted as she placed her wine glass on the coaster and waved a piece of paper at her host. Becky smiled … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged crime, divorce, embezzlement, fiction, Modern Philosopher, mysterious stranger, mystery, serial, short story
17 Comments
One Night In Paris
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
Posted in Humor
Tagged divorce, dream interpretation, Dreams, family, France, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Paris, Sarcasm, satire
14 Comments
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