Tag Archives: barbecue

What’s Your All-American Holiday Menu?

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Austin

Food is an important part of American culture, Modern Philosophers. If you don’t believe me, believe the numbers.  In a recent survey of all adults living at The House on the Hill, 100% responded that food was Very Important.  Respondents … Continue reading →

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Pentagon Seeking To Weaponize Barbecue Smoke

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Austin

The Fourth of July is just around the corner, Modern Philosophers, and that means all across this great country, people are firing up their barbecues. The familiar smell of barbecue smoke is in the air, and the Pentagon would like … Continue reading →

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Labor Pains

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Austin

I was a little delirious from pushing myself so hard on my morning run, but I was fairly certain that when I returned to The House on the Hill, two of the ugliest demons I had ever seen were mowing … Continue reading →

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Pig Out Like A Patriot

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Austin

When our forefathers were drawing up the documents to govern this great nation, Modern Philosophers, they knew there was no need to list the right to party hearty when it was time to celebrate a momentous occasion. As Americans, that … Continue reading →

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Bloodsuckers For Trump

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Austin

Independence Day is just around the corner, Modern Philosophers, so we’re having a big barbecue at work. I don’t know anyone who enjoys a thick, juicy, very rare hamburger more than my friend Ana.  Since I hadn’t seen my favorite … Continue reading →

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How To Plan A Dangerous, But Delicious Barbecue

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Austin

I’m always happy to take requests, Modern Philosophers, and that is what I’m doing with today’s post. The interns read every piece of fan mail that the post office delivers to The House on the Hill, and they tell me … Continue reading →

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Does This Food Make Me Look Fat???

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Austin

Never give a fistful of cash to a stressed guy, and then send him off all alone to buy food for a barbecue, Modern Philosophers. Those are my Deep Thoughts for today, and you can do with them what you … Continue reading →

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That Time I Died A Comic Book Death

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Austin

Facebook was kind enough to remind me, Modern Philosophers, that four years ago today, I died a semi-heroic comic book death. As you can see from the photo on the left, which Zuckerberg’s minions told me I posted four years … Continue reading →

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Would You Like Your Burger Medium Soaked Or Well Drenched?

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Austin

It’s Barbecue Thursday, Modern Philosophers. It wouldn’t be Summer in Maine if the grills weren’t lit, and burgers and hot dogs weren’t being prepared for the hungry masses. So, we’re having a giant barbecue at work today to do our … Continue reading →

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As Maine Grills Heat Up, So Does Mayor McCheese’s Gubernatorial Campaign

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Austin

Spring has definitely sprung in Maine, Modern Philosophers! I know this because I can smell the delicious scent of barbecued meat wafting through the neighborhood.  No wonder my stomach is always rumbling! The sun has returned to my frostbitten state, … Continue reading →

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