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Walking The Earth Alone

When I began the Phillivers’s Travels  travel blog in 2021 I had dreams of humorously chronicling my adventures, and those of other travel personalities that I’d interview. As often happens, the universe had other ideas. That’s why I’ve been very … Continue reading →

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Sui-AI-cide

(Before you read this, I want you to know that this may have some very disturbing content. If you are easily triggered or sensitive to serious topics, do not read.) Now I’m pissed, and not pissed like the Brits say … Continue reading →

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It’s Pumpkin Spice SZN!

I was also going to name this “A Pumpkin Flavored Phil Factor”. It’s that time of year, again. Sigh.  It has begun. Pumpkin flavored everything is back in stores and everything else.  WTH? Seriously, are pumpkins such a wonderful delicacy … Continue reading →

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I Was All In On Greenland Long Before Trump

In 2015 I published this ground breaking interview with Greenland expert Sarah Woodall. I think after Trump read my interview, he decided then and there that he wanted Greenland. Unknowingly I may have changed the history of two countries again. … Continue reading →

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Hi Honey…what a weekend!

Hi honey, it’s been two weeks since you left this plane of existence and I miss you. I hope that you’re enjoying some cool ethereal ghost stuff. Are you floating in the air effortlessly? Do you watch us? Hey, look, … Continue reading →

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Hi Honey, today…

I don’t know how this works. I don’t know if as a ghost you are confined to our house, or if you can follow me outside. Just to be safe, I’ll tell you about what I saw when I went … Continue reading →

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Chit Chat and Ghosts

Some of you may have noticed that I’ve been quiet the last couple months. My wife, who over the last twenty-five years has had cancer for more years than not, passed away this past weekend. I’m not here to moan … Continue reading →

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My Feral Childhood: Part 2

The whole Goonies movie could have happened to me and my childhood friends as we explored the woods surrounding our neighborhood. That movie captured the feeling of a summer in Twin Acres when I was a kid. So where was … Continue reading →

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My Feral Childhood: Growing up in the 1970’s

“The parenting sweet spot exists somewhere between helicopter parent and completely ignoring your kids.” Yes, I drank my fair share of hose water as a kid. In the 70’s most parents I knew leaned toward the ignoring side. Over the … Continue reading →

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Norm!!! His Top Ten Witty Quips

If you grew up when I did, you know exactly who Norm is. And sadly, this beacon, the guiding light of my generation has passed away. George Wendt, you will not be forgotten. The man could deliver a one line … Continue reading →

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