Tag Archives: Relationships

The Extended Rain Delay

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Austin

“Thanks for being flexible,” Holly said sweetly as she sipped her coffee.  “I know you love walking in the rain, but it’s coming down a little too hard for me.” “Well, I couldn’t have you melt away,” Aaron countered with … Continue reading →

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Sticks and Stones

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Austin

Holly took in a deep breath of fresh air and smiled. “I love football weather!” she exclaimed and then took a sip of her coffee. It was a gorgeous Sunday morning along the river in Maine.  The weather people would … Continue reading →

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When Does Life Start To Imitate Art?

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Austin

I am a hopeless romantic, Modern Philosophers, with a definite accent on the hopeless part of that title. It’s not that I’m looking for love in all the wrong places, but more a case of love hiding from me so … Continue reading →

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Self-Improvement Hack: Don’t Say It!

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Austin

I think I’ve finally discovered something positive about social media, Modern Philosophers! Now I will admit that comment was somewhat provocative and controversial.  Did it make you want to say something mean or snarky in reply?  Have you already gone … Continue reading →

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Vacating Reality

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Austin

It was an overcast Sunday morning along the Penobscot River.  For the first time in what seemed like an eternity, the temperature had dipped below 60 degrees. Holly reacted to this temperature change by wearing a wind breaker and ordering … Continue reading →

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No Masking His Frustration

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Austin

Holly checked out Aaron in her peripheral vision as she sipped her coffee.  He was acting stranger than usual, and she was simply working up the strength to address it. She really didn’t want to ruin a perfectly gorgeous Summer … Continue reading →

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The Freedom To Celebrate In Silence

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Austin

“I’m so excited that I was able to convince you to join me for our Sunday walk and chat today!” Holly gushed.  “It’s an Independence Day miracle!” Aaron chuckled at her enthusiasm and then sipped his Snapple. “It’s hard to … Continue reading →

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The Windows To My Bankruptcy

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Austin

“You look angry,” Holly pointed out as she watched Aaron sip his Snapple.  “I can see it in your eyes, and the eyes are the windows to the soul.” She smiled.  He did not. It was a beautiful day along … Continue reading →

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What Do Ducks Think?

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Austin

Martha and Mildred were octogenarians and lifelong Mainers, who loved walking along the river whenever the weather allowed. “Look, there’s that cute couple we see every Sunday,” Martha pointed out to her best friend. “They look like they really love … Continue reading →

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Running A Slight Baby Fever

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Austin

“Do you want to have kids?” Holly asked nonchalantly from her end of the bench. Aaron, who was sitting on the other end of the same bench, spit out the Snapple that he had just sipped from the bottle. Luckily … Continue reading →

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