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About Karl Von Lichtenhollen
Dr. Karl Von Lichtenhollen is a doctor and fellow of the Applied Knowledges at Blödsinn Universität in Munich, Germany (1973). He was born and raised in the Nether Regions area of Holland, near Tainte, which he refers to fondly as a "Dutch Wonderland." Dr. Lichtenhollen once shared a houseboat in Amsterdam with the cast of a geriatric production of HAIR, inspiring his famous essay, "That Which I Cannot Unsee." He is a three-time recipient of the "Iron Feather" award. His hobbies include ascots, Highland wool sweaters and his pipe. He has a cat.
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Missed Connections: MARCH 2026

March 3, 2026 Karl Von Lichtenhollen 0

Winter’s bad decisions are melting away. A whole new season of missteps begins! [more…]

Person lying on cracked ice, used as a feature image for a missed connections Philadelphia column
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Missed Connections: February 2026

February 1, 2026 Karl Von Lichtenhollen 0

Sliding gamely onto the thinnest ice for the thrill of falling through. [more…]

An abandoned armchair sitting alone in deep snow, surrounded by bare winter trees.
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Missed Connections: JANUARY 2026

January 1, 2026 Karl Von Lichtenhollen 0

January’s flakey layers, empty seats, and so many unanswered questions. [more…]

Person in a Santa hat peeking through a winter window — a whimsical, uncanny holiday scene for December’s Missed Connections parody
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Missed Connections: DECEMBER 2025

December 1, 2025 Karl Von Lichtenhollen 0

December’s dark nights, bright lights, and stranger things in between. [more…]

Silhouette of a turkey against a colorful Philadelphia sunset, feature image for Missed Connections: November 2025 on The Local.
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Missed Connections: NOVEMBER 2025

November 1, 2025 Karl Von Lichtenhollen 0

For second helpings, last hurrahs, and the fine art of blissful denial. [more…]

A red balloon floats behind a cracked window in a weathered blue house — eerie, mysterious, and perfect for The Local’s Missed Connections October 2025 Halloween edition.
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Missed Connections: OCTOBER 2025

October 1, 2025 Karl Von Lichtenhollen 2

Unsent messages, restless spirits, and floaty feelings that go bump in the night. [more…]

A lone man sits in a sea of red stadium seats — quiet, expectant, and surrounded by emptiness. Featured image for Missed Connections September 2025.
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Missed Connections: SEPTEMBER 2025

September 1, 2025 Karl Von Lichtenhollen 0

Failed signals, snap judgements, and emotional fumbles on instant replay. [more…]

Lit-up Ferris wheel spinning at night next to a glowing carousel with painted horses.
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Missed Connections: AUGUST 2025

August 1, 2025 Karl Von Lichtenhollen 0

End-of-summer delusions served hot, loud, and spinning in circles. [more…]

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Missed Connections: JULY 2025

July 1, 2025 Karl Von Lichtenhollen 0

Sunburnt dispatches from the edge of reason, radiating warmth, abandon, and a whiff of low tide. [more…]

Dozens of mannequin heads in bridal veils and vintage hats, arranged in rows like ghostly brides—an eerie metaphor for strange missed connections.
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Missed Connections: JUNE 2025

June 4, 2025 Karl Von Lichtenhollen 0

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to scroll through these strange and varied local proposals. [more…]

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