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Tag Archives: Baseball
Dr Lucifer McCaringpants
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
Posted in Humor, Love, Writing
Tagged Baseball, first day of spring, Humor, Modern Philosopher, New York Yankees, Opening Day, sarcasm, satire, short story, Spring, The Devil
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Forever Married To The Yankees
I was very excited to watch the Yankees game today, Modern Philosophers, for several reason. First, I needed a distraction to keep my mind from wandering again to what this vacation was originally supposed to be. Second, the Yankees called … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love
Tagged 1996 World Series, Baseball, divorce, Humor, memories, Modern Philosopher, New York Yankees, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, wedding anniversary
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Monday Morning Coffee Club: MLB Trade Deadline 2016
The MLB Trade Deadline has passed, Modern Philosophers, so I can finally sit down, relax, and write my Coffee Club Post. Sure, it’s late again, but this was no normal Monday. The Trade Deadline is a very exciting time for … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged Andrew Miller, Baseball, Carlos Beltran, Humor, MLB, Modern Philosopher, Monday, sarcasm, satire, trade deadline, Yankees
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Dad: My Angel on the Basepaths
Since it’s Father’s Day, Modern Philosophers, I thought I’d share one of my favorite stories about my Dad. I was never very good at baseball, but I was very enthusiastic about playing it. I was a devoted fan of the … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love
Tagged Baseball, Brooklyn, childhood memories, Dad, family, Father's Day, Humor, Little League, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire
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Monday Morning Coffee Club: 4/4/16
Happy Opening Day, Modern Philosophers! Sure, yesterday was technically Opening Day since some baseball games were played, but the Yankees do not start the season until today. That makes today Opening Day, as everything revolves around my beloved Bronx Bombers! … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Baseball, cliffhanger, coffee, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Monday, Opening Day, sarcasm, satire, The Walking Dead, Yankees
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The Devil’s First Pitch
“I am so thrilled that it’s Opening Day!” The Devil announced as he marched into the living room with a platter of his infamous Hellfire Wings. He was appropriately dressed in an impeccably tailored pinstripe suit. The House on the … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Humor, Modern Philosopher, NCAA Basketball Championship, New York Yankees, Opening Day, sarcasm, satire, short story, The Devil
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Little Austin Strikeout
Can you believe that Opening Day is this weekend, Modern Philosophers? I love baseball so much and cannot wait for the season to begin. My beloved Yankees open the season at home on Monday against the Houston Astros. Should be … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy, Writing
Tagged Baseball, Humor, Little League, Modern Philosopher, Opening Day, sarcasm, satire, strikeouts, The Good Men Project, Whoopie Pies & Yankees, Yankees
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