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Laundry Zen
“You know how I hate doing laundry?” Aaron asked before he took a large gulp of his Snapple. It was a gorgeous Sunday morning in Maine. The warm, summer sun beat down on the best friends, who were seated on … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, inspiration, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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The Friday Night Escape Club
“You sent me a text on Friday that I want to talk about now that we’re face to face,” Holly informed Aaron before taking a large sip of her coffee. It was an overcast Sunday morning in Maine, and the … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, encouragement, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, self-confidence, short story, writing
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No, It Isn’t Ironic
“I’ve decided it’s time for a new personal philosopher/mantra,” Aaron announced after he took a sip of his Snapple. It was Sunday, and per usual, the best friends were seated on their favorite bench next to the river. It was … Continue reading
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Tagged Alanis Morrissette, best friends, flash fiction, Humor, irony, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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June Bug
“I cannot believe it’s already June,” Holly said with a sigh as she carefully stretched her arms over her head so as to not spill her coffee. It was the first Sunday in June, and the best friends were seated … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, dating, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, Time Travel
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Back Off
“You didn’t have to come down here today if your back hurts that badly,” Holly said with concern. It was the Sunday before Memorial Day, and the best friends were seated on their favorite bench next to the river. It … Continue reading
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Tagged back pain, best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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Be Sure To Stir The Brain Stew
“I really liked the new character you introduced in your serial this week,” Holly stated. Aaron finished drinking his Snapple, but did manage to nod to acknowledge the compliment. Once the drink was done, he lowered the bottle to reveal … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, creative process, flash fiction, Humor, Love, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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Off Beat in the Rain
The rain had stopped, but the best friends had to wipe off their favorite bench before they could sit down and stare out at the river. Aaron sipped his Snapple while Holly took a long pull on her coffee. He … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, Fitness, flash fiction, homeowner's biathlon, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, running, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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Mow It Like You Own It
“I meant to compliment you on your lovely dandelion garden,” Holly quipped as she squinted out at the river. “I drove past your house the other day, and the your front lawn was simply exploding with color from all those … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, mowing the lawn, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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Changing The Bulb
It was the first Sunday of May. The sun had returned, but the wind still refused to leave. The best friends sat on their usual bench and soaked up the view of the river. “Do I have an undeniably positive … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, perception, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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Feeling Funny
“Any big plans for today?” Holly asked as she sipped her coffee and braced herself against the bitter wind. It was a Sunday in April, but it was still bitterly cold because that’s how the weather works in Maine. The … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, writing
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