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Tag Archives: nightmares
When Your Dreams Chase You
I’ve been having trouble sleeping again, Modern Philosophers. Some of it has to do with the weather, the stress brought about by the pandemic and turmoil in our country, and a fear that things might only get worse after Election … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged abandonment issues, divorce, dream interpretation, haunting, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, nightmares, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire
15 Comments
The Dream Slayer Scenario
They smiled politely at the waitress, and waited for her to walk away after delivering their drinks, before they dove head first into the awkward conversation associated with a first date. “Abby tells me you’re a writer,” Maggie broke the … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Humor
Tagged awkward conversation, dating, Dreams, first date, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, nightmares, sarcasm, satire, short story
7 Comments
The Ghost Busting My Balls
I was exhausted today because I didn’t sleep well last night, Modern Philosophers, and I know exactly who’s to blame… My ex-wife! Sure, we’ve been divorced for fifteen years, and I haven’t seen her for almost as long, but that … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged divorce, Dreams, ex-wife, Ghosts, Humor, Modern Philosopher, nightmares, Relationships, sarcasm, satire
9 Comments
Is The House On The Hill On Elm Street?
I’m beginning to think The House on the Hill has relocated to Elm Street, Modern Philosophers. I’ve always had nightmares, but over the last few nights, they’ve really been disturbing. The kind that makes you jumpy all day. It’s gotten … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged A Nightmare on Elm Street, divorce, Dreams, Freddy Krueger, Humor, Modern Philosopher, nightmares, Relationships, sarcasm, satire
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Opening Pandora’s Dream Box
I’m on a creative roll, Modern Philosophers. Yesterday, I sat out on the porch and started writing the pilot episode of the TV series about my time in college. I churned out seventeen pages, but was constantly rewriting along the … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged college memories, divorce, Humor, interpreting dreams, Modern Philosopher, nightmares, NYU, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, writing a TV pilot
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Holiday Weekend Induced Amnesia
There’s something both jarring and unsettling about hearing someone clear his throat when you are supposed to be the only one in the house. I looked up with a start to find The Devil staring at me from the entrance … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged Frank Sinatra, Humor, Memorial Day, Modern Philosopher, nightmares, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, short story, That's Life, The Devil
7 Comments
Drive All Night
A mischievous smile slowly crept across the driver’s handsome face as he adjusted his rear view mirror to get a better look at the headlights of the eighteen wheeler as they faded in the distance. There was something about driving … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged driving at night, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Mount Eisenhower, nightmares, sarcasm, satire, screenwriting, short story, Watching You
15 Comments
Dream Ghost
Why Do you Insist upon Haunting My dreams? You Gave up On loving me Ages ago. I never Think about you During My waking hours, Yet lately, Far too often To be good For my sanity, You Choose to visit … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love, Poetry
Tagged Broken Heart, dreaming about your ex, haunting dreams, Humor, lost love, Modern Philosopher, nightmares, poetty, Relationships, sarcasm, satire
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Loved & Lost: This Week on The Dream Network
I usually really enjoy my dreams, Modern Philosophers. Often times, they are the best part of my day, and waking up from them makes me wish I could live in my subconscious, rather than in reality. On several occasions, I … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love
Tagged dealing with loss, deceased loved ones, Dreams, Humor, loved ones, Modern Philosopher, nightmares, past relationships, Relationships, sarcasm, satire
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The Big Queasy
I’m going to be straight with you up front, Modern Philosophers… I don’t know how long this post is going to be because I am not sure how long I can be away from the toilet. There. I said it. … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged being sick, delirium, Humor, killer virus, life, Modern Philosopher, nightmares, sarcasm, satire, summer cold
17 Comments
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