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Category Archives: Christmas
The Joy of Working the Day After Christmas
I don’t like working, Modern Philosophers, and I certainly don’t like working on Mondays. So imagine how I felt about having to go to work on the Monday after Christmas! I don’t even think I’m exaggerating when I say that … Continue reading
Santa Puts Wings on the Naughty List
“He sees you when you’re sleeping, He know when you’re awake, He knows if you’ve been bad or good, So be good for goodness sake!” I helped up a finger to indicate that I needed a minute. I didn’t want … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor, Writing
Tagged chicken wings, Christmas, flash fiction, Humor, Merry Christmas!, Modern Philosopher, Santa Claus, sarcasm, satire, short story, The Devil
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An Introvert’s Christmas Wish
I wish I could wake up on Christmas morning next to my special someone and hear her say, “Merry Christmas, Austin. I love you.” I wish we could walk hand in hand down to the living room to discover the … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor, Love
Tagged being alone at Christmas, Christmas, Christmas Wish, Humor, introverts, mental health, Merry Christmas!, Modern Philosopher, Philosophy, Relationships
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Yippee Ki Yay, Santa Claus!
‘Twas the night Before Christmas At The House On the Hill, And I was watching A movie Packed with Action and thrills. A Christmas classic So witty and quick, Yet nary a mention Of Jolly St. Nick. My most favorite … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor, Poetry
Tagged Christmas, Christmas Movies, Christmas poem, Die Hard, Humor, Is Die Hard a Christmas movie, John McClane, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, Yippee Ki Yay
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Santa Claus Adds $2 Per Person Delivery Fee
You’re going to need to leave more than just cookies and milk for Santa Claus if you want to get your Christmas presents delivered tonight, Modern Philosophers. According to a stunning announcement from The North Pole, Santa has added a … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged Christmas, Christmas fundraisers, deliver fees, finance, Fred Claus, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Santa Claus, sarcasm, satire, who pays for Christmas
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Let’s Time Travel to the First Christmas
‘Twas the Friday before Christmas, and at The House on the Hill, the Modern Philosophers were gathered for their Friday night thrill… Welcome to the Friday Night Think Tank, Modern Philosophers. I’m so glad this week is over because I … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Baby Jesus, Back to the Future, birthday presents, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Philosophy, sarcasm, satire, The Bible, the first Christmas, Time Travel
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Christmas: A New Hope?
“It’s the most Wonderful time Of the year!” They lied. “Your days Will be merry And bright!” They insisted. What they don’t Seem to realize Is that I Don’t see Christmas Through the same Rose and green Colored glasses. Every … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor, Poetry
Tagged Christmas, holiday cheer, hope, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Poetry, positivity, sarcasm, satire, the power of positive thinking, writing
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