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Category Archives: Christmas
The Vanishing Santa, Part 4
Assistant District Attorney Michelle Ambrose was extremely ambitious when it came to her career. No one knew it yet, but she planned to run against her boss in the next election. Once elected District Attorney, she intended to hold the … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged Christmas, crime, Detective Bruno, fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, mystery, Santa Claud, Santa Claus, serial, short story
6 Comments
The Vanishing Santa, Part 3
Bruno hated wasting another day of his long holiday weekend chasing down his neighbor’s missing Christmas ornament, but he really had no other choice. He had hoped that when he tracked down the skateboard punk in question, that would be … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged Christmas, crime, Detective Bruno, Modern Philosopher, mystery, Santa Claus, serial, short story, Thriller
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The Vanishing Santa, Part 1
Detective Arturo “Chip” Bruno chose the day after Thanksgiving to do something that was extremely out of the ordinary for him. He smiled in public. It surely had something to do with his current company. Bruno walked hand in hand … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged crime, detective, Detective Bruno, fiction, Modern Philosopher, mystery, Santa Claus, serial, short story, writing
8 Comments
Who’s Up For A Second Christmas?
Merry Christmas, Modern Philosophers! I had an intriguing idea, and I thought I’d break the monotony of my lonely Christmas by sharing it with you in a blog post. Normally, I’d label this a brilliant idea, but with the way … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged Christmas, coronavirus, COVID, do over, Holidays, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, social distancing
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Christmas With The Roses
I think I might have started a new Christmas tradition, Modern Philosophers. I had the day off, and planned to relax on the couch watching some classic Christmas movies as I enjoyed yummy holiday treats. That plan was derailed, however, … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged Christmas, holiday traditions, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, Schitt's Creek, television
5 Comments
Lies Christmas Told Me
It’s Christmas Eve, Modern Philosophers, and once again, I’m doing my best to navigate this confusing time of year. Right now, I’m all alone on this festive day, but I do have the day off and I’m watching Bad Santa, … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged Christmas, Christmas spirit, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire
8 Comments
Where Are The Christmas Cookies?
I don’t miss being married, Modern Philosophers, but every year at Christmas, I’m reminded of something important I miss from my marriage… My mother-in-law’s Christmas cookies. Just thinking about them as I write this, more than fifteen years after my … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged Christmas, cookies, divorce, family, food, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire
16 Comments
Stuff My Stocking And Deck The Halls
For a December day in Maine, it was rather mild. There was snow on the ground, a chill in the air, and the running path along the river was quiet. The only two people around sat on benches on opposite … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged Christmas, Christmas spirit, flash fiction, Humor, Love Actually, satire, short story, social distancing
6 Comments
Love Actually Is Coming To Town
I don’t have too many Christmas traditions at The House on the Hill, Modern Philosophers. I did hang my stocking and put out my stuffed Santa Claus from The Nightmare Before Christmas this year, but that will be the extent … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged Christmas, Die Hard, holiday traditions, Humor, Love Actually, Modern Philosopher, movies, Sarcasm, satire
4 Comments
The Christmas I Interned For Santa Claus
It was quiet along the river path, but not for the usual reason. Normally, this late into December, the path was buried under snow that the city refused to plow, so no one dared to use it. Today, however, the … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged Christmas, coronavirus, Covid 19, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Santa Claus, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing
4 Comments