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Tag Archives: Relationships
Thanks For The (Horrible, Unwanted) Memories
One of the ways I’ve been keeping myself out of trouble during this period of intense social distancing, Modern Philosophers, has been to record old movies to watch when I need a good distraction. Yesterday, I viewed Clear and Present … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love
Tagged divorce, Humor, Jennifer Aniston, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, social distancing, Swingers, The Break Up, Vince Vaughn
8 Comments
You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling
I’m beginning to think I’m horrible at dating, Modern Philosophers. I know what you want to say: It took you this long to realize that, Austin??? Good one. All joking aside, though, I was giving it some thought this morning … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Humor
Tagged dating, Humor, life, lost love, Love, meeting someone, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcasm, satire
18 Comments
The Halloween Party
He sat off in the corner, all by himself, on a beat up couch that seemed as forgotten by the homeowners as he wanted to be by the other party guests. He was dressed in a tuxedo and looked quite … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged dating, flash fiction, Halloween, Halloween party, Humor, meet cute, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, short story
15 Comments
Keep Your Promises!
One of the quickest ways to send me crawling back into my introvert’s shell, Modern Philosophers, is by breaking a promise to me. I don’t trust easily, so when you betray my trust by going back on your word, I … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love
Tagged broken vows, Humor, introverts, keeping your word, life, Modern Philosopher, promises, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, trust
4 Comments
The Ben Franklin Contingency
Mark and Ian, a couple of thirtysomething guys, sat across from each other at the table next to the front window of the coffee shop. It was raining pretty hard, and since they both liked the rain, they’d chosen their … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Humor
Tagged Benjamin Frankling, dating, dating apps, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, shory story
4 Comments
Rewriting The Dream
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
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged American dream, divorce, family, future plans, Humor, life, Maine, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcasm, satire
5 Comments
The Good Tipper
“This was a nice surprise,” Nikki beamed as she sat down at the table by the window and blew on her coffee. Nikki was very attractive. When she smiled, her green eyes sparkled like emeralds, and the freckles on her … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged coffee, flash fiction, friends, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, short story, writing
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