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And Then I Ate My Weight In Turkey…

Posted on November 22, 2018 by

Happy Thanksgiving, Modern Philosophers! This has always been a complicated holiday for me.  It is linked to so many memories, both good and bad, usually associated with past relationships. As a result, I tend to be moody on Turkey Day.  … Continue reading →

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It’s Father’s Day

Posted on June 17, 2018 by

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 →

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The Christmas Carol We Never Get To Hear

Posted on December 22, 2017 by

And so it is Christmas, What have you done? No, seriously.  I’m asking you the hell you’ve done!  I just got off the phone with my mother, and she says they’re not coming over for Christmas. She wouldn’t say why, … Continue reading →

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Surviving Mother’s Day

Posted on May 14, 2017 by

I’ll start off this post on a positive note by wishing everyone a Happy Mother’s Day, Modern Philosophers. The truth of the matter, however, is that not everyone celebrates this holiday.  For some of us, Mother’s Day is a very … Continue reading →

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Intro to Springsteen

Posted on May 3, 2017 by

It’s my stepbrother’s fault that I love Bruce Springsteen, Modern Philosophers. Because of the ten year age difference, Chip was in high school and I was in first grade when our parents decided to Brady Bunch us into one big … Continue reading →

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Am I A Failure For Never Having Kids?

Posted on January 21, 2017 by

As I was stressing out this morning about having to take Luna to the vet, Modern Philosophers, a strange Deep Thought formed in my mind… I bet my friends with children would laugh at my getting all worked up about … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks For My Nite Show Family

Posted on November 19, 2016 by

Thanksgiving is less than a week away, Modern Philosophers, and I don’t feel at all overwhelmed by the spirit of the turkey loving Pilgrims. It was a long week.  The desk job has been draining in multiple ways.  The Nite … Continue reading →

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