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Tag Archives: family
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
Intro to Springsteen
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
Giving Thanks For My Nite Show Family
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
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Love
Tagged Danny Cashman, family, Humor, life, photography, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, Thanksgiving, The Blues Brothers, The Nite Show
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World’s Greatest Dad (In Training)
There’s been some talk around The House on the Hill lately, Modern Philosophers, about the possibility of my becoming a father. I’ve always wanted to have kiddos and follow in my Dad’s footsteps as the World’s Greatest Dad, but I … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love
Tagged advice, family, fatherhood, Humor, kids, life, Modern Philosopher, parenting, Relationships, sarcasm, satire
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Dad: My Angel on the Basepaths
Since it’s Father’s Day, Modern Philosophers, I thought I’d share one of my favorite stories about my Dad. I was never very good at baseball, but I was very enthusiastic about playing it. I was a devoted fan of the … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love
Tagged Baseball, Brooklyn, childhood memories, Dad, family, Father's Day, Humor, Little League, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire
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They Named Me After My Hero
Very few of us get to be named after our heroes, Modern Philosophers. I’m one of the lucky ones. My hero is my Dad, who was taken from me by cancer when I was nineteen. While I’ve now lived on … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love, Writing
Tagged Dad, family, Family Values, Father's Day, fatherhood, Humor, Love, men's issues, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, The Good Men Project
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