Tag Archives: Spring

Standing on Ceremony

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Austin

“Thanks for coming over last night,” Aaron said and then held up his Snapple bottle in a toast. It was the Sunday before Tax Day, and the best friends were seated on their favorite bench next to the river.  It … Continue reading →

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Well Sprung

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Austin

“The ice is finally melting on the river,” Holly observed and then pointed her coffee cup towards the water just in case Aaron didn’t know how to locate it on his own. “There’s still plenty left,” Aaron replied in a … Continue reading →

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Pray The Ice Can’t Climb

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Austin

I had a very intriguing Deep Thought during my run this morning, Modern Philosophers. I’m very thankful that ice hasn’t evolved to a point where it can climb stairs. Look at this photo.  All the giant chunks of ice in … Continue reading →

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Where The Ice Finally Ends

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Austin

Today, I discovered where the ice finally ends, Modern Philosophers, and it has given me hope. Not just hope that Spring is on its way, but also hope that life is looking up in general. Since I’m being both literal … Continue reading →

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What The @#$% Happened To Spring?

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Austin

As I listen to gale force winds rattling every window of The House in the Hill in what can only be described as an annoying cacophony of non-silence, just one thought comes to mind, Modern Philosophers: What the @#$% happened … Continue reading →

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April (Snow) Showers

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Austin

“Do you realize that the next time we see each other, it will be April?” The Devil asked excitedly as he put down his newspaper. As always, my Sunday guest was well-dressed in an impeccably tailored suit.  This week, he’d … Continue reading →

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It’s Hot, I’m Cool

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Austin

Walking around Like a bad ass In my Kylo Ren Tee shirt, Sweating in the Ninety degree heat, And being Totally cool With it. Why don’t I care That a heat wave Is scorching Maine And the sun Is relentlessly … Continue reading →

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Dr Lucifer McCaringpants

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Austin

The sound of a baseball smacking against the leather of a glove is unmistakable and brings a huge smile to my face. The Devil, however, is fairly indifferent to it. “Why exactly are we outside having a catch when it’s … Continue reading →

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The Elusive Maine Sun Devil

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Austin

“I don’t understand why we don’t do this more often,” The Devil stated as he put his feet up on the front porch railing and reached for his bottle of Snapple. The handmade Italian shoes that he rested on the … Continue reading →

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My Snowy Spring Dance With Death

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Austin

I almost died on the first full day of Spring, Modern Philosophers. Heavy snowfall pounded the area as I was leaving for work this morning.  The forecasters were all over the place with how much accumulation we should expect from … Continue reading →

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