Tag Archives: family

Where Are The Christmas Cookies?

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Austin

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 →

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A Pearl Harbor Reflection

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Austin

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 →

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A Time Machine For Mom

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Austin

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 →

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What’s Your Thanksgiving Ratio?

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Austin

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 →

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Rewriting The Dream

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Austin

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 →

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Hey, Dad!

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Austin

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 →

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And Then I Ate My Weight In Turkey…

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Austin

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 Austin

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 Austin

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 Austin

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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