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Tag Archives: family
Putting The (Liver)Wurst Behind Me
It is a well known part of my backstory, Modern Philosopher, that I suffer from abandonment issues. I have been told that this problem finds its root in my mother’s dying when I was three. I have no memory of … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged abandonment issues, Blizzard, family, food, Humor, Love, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire
11 Comments
A Man Of Very Few Hats
Have I ever mentioned that I hate change, Modern Philosophers? That was a joke, of course. I loathe change. I fear it. I hide from it in my basement bunker. My stepmother also raised me to be frugal. She never … Continue reading
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
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
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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
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
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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