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Tag Archives: best friends
Shamrock Shenanigans
“Did you do anything special for St. Patrick’s Day?” Holly asked before she took a long sip of coffee. It was the Sunday after St. Patrick’s Day and the best friends were seated on their favorite bench next to the … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, short story, St. Patrick's Day, The Mandalorian
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Don’t Be A Felix on Oscar Sunday
“So are you excited for the Oscars tonight?” Holly asked before she took a sip of her coffee. It was Academy Awards Sunday and the best friends were seated on their favorite bench, which gave them an excellent view of … Continue reading
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Tagged Academy Awards, best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Oscars, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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Fight the Plower
“Do you ever feel like you’re fighting a battle that you’re never going to win?” Aaron asked glumly as he took a sip of his Snapple. “Do you ever wan to throw in the towel and just give up?” It … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Maine, Modern Philosopher, replationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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Please Close The Casket
“I hope you don’t take this the wrong way, but you look like death,” Holly delivered the information with a bright smile that was meant to lessen the blow. It was the last Sunday of February, and the best friends … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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Into the Trenches
“Well, I finally did it!” Aaron announced proudly. Holly stopped herself just as she was about to take a sip of her coffee. “Oh no. What did you do?” It was the Sunday before Presidents Day and the best friends … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, query letters, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, writing
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The Buffalo Compromise
“Fine!” Aaron relented with a heavy sigh. “I will accept your bribe and allow you to attend my Super Bowl party.” It was Super Bowl Sunday and the best friends were seated on their favorite bench next to the river. … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, buffalo wings, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, Super Bowl
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Aaron Shovel Arms
“Why do you keep rubbing your arm?” Holly asked between sips of her coffee. “Did you pitch another complete game last night?” It was the final Sunday of January, which meant it was not baseball season, but that only made … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcam, satire, short story, snow removal
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Writing Up A Blizzard
“Are you prepared for the big storm?” Holly asked before taking a sip of her coffee. It was Sunday, a large snowstorm was barreling towards them, but the best friends were calmly seated on their favorite bench next to the … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, Snow Day
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A Person of Higher Interest
“I went to the bank yesterday…” Aaron started to tell his story. It was Sunday and a snowstorm was due to arrive later in the day. While the best friends sat on their favorite bench next to the river, ominous … Continue reading
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Tagged banking, best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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The Resolute Bench
“Happy New Year!” Holly declared as he plopped down on the bench next to Aaron and immediately chugged half of her coffee. It was New Year’s Day and the best friend were seated on their favorite bench next to the … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, New Year's Day, New Year's Resolutions, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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