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Tag Archives: Love
A Midwinter Night’s Dream
It wasn’t much as far as dreams go. However, when I woke up and realized it had only been a dream, I wanted to cry. Because it had been about her. As much as I want to, I rarely dream … Continue reading
Posted in Love
Tagged Broken Heart, dating, Dreams, feelings, loneliness, Love, Modern Philosopher, Relationships
9 Comments
I Can See Clearly Now
“I have to admit I’m pretty impressed with you lately,” Holly confessed with a smile before taking a long sip of her coffee. “What did I do this time?” Aaron replied with a chuckle. He wasn’t being arrogant or cocky. … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Love, Modern Philosopher, realtionships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
13 Comments
The Undisputed Champions of Texas, Part 11
Champ enjoyed working at the bar in the morning before it opened for business. As much as he was a people person, he liked being alone with his thoughts and able to get tasks done in silence. It also afforded … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged crime, fiction, Humor, Love, Modern Philosopher, mystery, Relationships, Sarcasm, serial, short story
7 Comments
Be Sure To Stir The Brain Stew
“I really liked the new character you introduced in your serial this week,” Holly stated. Aaron finished drinking his Snapple, but did manage to nod to acknowledge the compliment. Once the drink was done, he lowered the bottle to reveal … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, creative process, flash fiction, Humor, Love, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
9 Comments
Missing Marriage Much?
Someone was talking to me about a relationship issue the other day. I wasn’t really listening, but then he put me on the spot by saying, “I bet you don’t miss being married”. I didn’t like that he simply assumed … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love
Tagged dating, divorce, Humor, Love, Marriage, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire
10 Comments
Wind Blown
It was a pleasant Sunday morning in Maine, and the best friends were seated on their favorite bench overlooking the river. “I’ve added a new entry to my Enemies List,” Aaron proclaimed after taking a drink of his Snapple. Holly … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, enemies, flash fiction, Humor, Love, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
8 Comments
Storming The Castle
Aaron and Holly sat bundled up on the front porch of his house. There was snow everywhere, and it was ridiculously cold, but they were out there making a statement. That statement might have been that neither of them was … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged awkward conversations, best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Love, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, saecasm, satire, short story
7 Comments
Snow Day Afternoon
“I just want to officially go on record as saying that I don’t like this,” Holly complained as she sipped her coffee. “Don’t blame me,” Aaron replied with a shrug. “Talk to Mother Nature, who dumped a foot and a … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Love, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
26 Comments
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
Bedside Manner
“This is not at all how I pictured my Christmas going,” Aaron admitted from under the covers on his side of the bed. It was Sunday morning, the day after Christmas, and he was still tucked in when he should … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, Christmas, fiction, Humor, Love, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
15 Comments