Tag Archives: reminiscing

Happy Birthday To The Man Who Gave Me His Name, But Not His Looks!

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Austin

Today is my Father’s birthday, Modern Philosophers.  I used to tease my Dad, aka “Big Austin”, that I was so lucky that he’d given me his name, but not his looks. While I do look like my Mom, I was … Continue reading →

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How I Miss The 40s

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Austin

You don’t realize How much You miss something Until it’s gone. Lately, I find myself Longing for The 40s. It was A simpler time. Life was better, I was happier, The world was… More alive! While thoughts Of the 4os … Continue reading →

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The Mother Of All Runs

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Austin

Happy Mother’s Day, Modern Philosophers! This is always a rough Holiday for me given that my Mom died when I was 3.  My Dad remarried when I was 6, to a woman with whom I did not always see eye … Continue reading →

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What I Miss About New York: My First Subway Ride

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Austin

I was sitting on the couch at The House on the Hill, Modern Philosophers, when I had this overwhelming desire to walk down to the corner and buy a hot dog and a knish from a street vendor. That got … Continue reading →

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From The NYC Files: The Time I Went To See Saturday Night Live

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Austin

Tonight’s earlier post about bringing the Foo Fighters to work made my mind hop into the DeLorean and travel back in time to when I lived in New York. Yes, Modern Philosophers, I’m going to share a rare Big Apple … Continue reading →

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Hey, Doc, Have You Got The Time?

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Austin

Hey, Doc, Have you got the time To help a guy in need? I cannot see the future Because I’m dwelling In the past. My insurance says You’re out of network But who can put a price On peace of … Continue reading →

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