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Tag Archives: family
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
A Pearl Harbor Reflection
The attack on Pearl Harbor happened way before my time, Modern Philosophers, but I often reflect on how it might have affected my father’s life. He was a couple of months shy of turning 16 when the attack occurred. I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy
Tagged family, father, Marine Corps, Modern Philosopher, never forget, Pearl Harbor, Philosophy, USMC, World War II
9 Comments
A Time Machine For Mom
I have a peculiar Mother’s Day tradition, Modern Philosophers. I like to spend the day in the garage working on my time machine. I’ve been building it for years, and not making much progress, but I always set aside time … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love
Tagged family, Humor, Love, Modern Philosopher, Mom, Mother's Day, sarcasm, satire, Time Machine, Time Travel
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What’s Your Thanksgiving Ratio?
Thanksgiving is so close, Modern Philosophers, that I can totally sense the cold, judgmental glares from the uptight Pilgrim ghosts that haunt these parts. I don’t know about you, but Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that really gets the … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged family, food, gratitude, Happy Thanksgiving, Holidays, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Philosophy, sarcasm, satire, Thanksgiving
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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
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Hey, Dad!
Hey, Dad. Happy Father’s Day. I can’t believe it’s been thirty years since you left us, but I can still feel your influence on my life every day. I’m sure you’re having a great time behind the Pearly Gates. You … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love
Tagged Dad, family, Father's Day, fathers and sons, Happy Father's Day, Humor, Love, missing you, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire
11 Comments
And Then I Ate My Weight In Turkey…
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
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged coping, family, food, Happy Thanksgiving, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, Thanksgiving, writing
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It’s Father’s Day
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
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged Dad, family, Father's Day, Humor, life without Dad, living up to expectations, Love, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, writing
10 Comments
The Christmas Carol We Never Get To Hear
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
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged Christmas, Christmas Carols, couples fighting at Christmas, family, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcasm, satire
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Surviving Mother’s Day
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