Tag Archives: Relationships

Paradise By The Laptop Light

Posted on September 13, 2020 by

This blog is specially designed, via a secret algorithm that I can never share, to inspire you to both laugh and to conjure up Deep Thoughts, Modern Philosophers. So you’re probably wondering where I find my inspiration when the time … Continue reading →

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When Your Dreams Chase You

Posted on August 29, 2020 by

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 →

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Drag Me Down The Aisle

Posted on August 1, 2020 by

Aaron and Holly sat across from each other on benches located on either side of the park’s once busy path.  It didn’t get as much use anymore, however, because people preferred to stay home and not deal with the pandemic … Continue reading →

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How To Date Someone Who Won’t Wear A Mask

Posted on June 27, 2020 by

I’ve been getting a ridiculous amount of emails asking (demanding!) that I write a new Dating Tips post, Modern Philosophers. To be honest, I was confused by the requests.  Wouldn’t it be irresponsible of me to encourage people to date … Continue reading →

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Thanks For The (Horrible, Unwanted) Memories

Posted on March 15, 2020 by

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 →

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You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling

Posted on November 21, 2019 by

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 →

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The Halloween Party

Posted on October 26, 2019 by

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 →

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Keep Your Promises!

Posted on October 20, 2019 by

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 →

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The Ben Franklin Contingency

Posted on September 8, 2019 by

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 →

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Rewriting The Dream

Posted on August 28, 2019 by

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 →

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