Tag Archives: Blog

Blog Contest: You Can Be A Big Winner!

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Austin

I’ve promised the new batch of interns that they can have some say about new features on the blog, Modern Philosophers. This group doesn’t seem to be as motivated as previous ones, so I thought if I dangled this carrot … Continue reading →

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The All Hallows Society Named This Blog’s 2014 Beings Of The Year!

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Austin

Happy New Year’s Eve, Modern Philosophers! I am thrilled to announce that the All Hallows Society, Maine’s all powerful and ultra top secret commission that watches over Otherworldly Beings, has been named this blog’s 2014 Beings of the Year! The … Continue reading →

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600,000 Views…Wow!

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Austin

We just had a historic blog moment at The House on the Hill, Modern Philosophers. I checked my WordPress dashboard and saw that my counter was at 600,010!  That’s an incredible number of views for a blog that’s just over … Continue reading →

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Blog Pitch Party: Tell Us About Your Blog And Attract New Readers

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Austin

Happy Sunday, Modern Philosophers! I was thinking about my time in Hollywood, and how I used to go to pitch meetings with movie producers.  They’d ask me to come in to pitch them ideas on screenplays I was working on, … Continue reading →

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Tutorial With The Vampire

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Austin

The Witches must have done something to my couch the last time they were at The House on the Hill, Modern Philosophers, because I once again fell sound asleep while sitting on it. I was roused by a knocking at … Continue reading →

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Disney Buys My Blog For $2.5M; JJ Abrams In Talks To Direct Modern Philosopher Movie

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Austin

Originally posted on The Return of the Modern Philosopher:
Big news from The House on the Hill, Modern Philosophers: Mickey Mouse is wearing a toga! I have spent the day in negotiations with lawyers from The Walt Disney Company, and…

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Well, You Did Have Sharp Metal Objects In My Mouth…

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Austin

Happy first day of Spring, Modern Philosophers! Of course, just because the Calendar Commission says the season starts today, it doesn’t mean it’s actually arrived in Maine. I celebrated Spring’s arrival by getting up early to shovel snow in the … Continue reading →

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‘Twas The Hump Day Of Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Austin

‘Twas the Hump Day of Christmas And all cross the blog, The creatures were stirring And drinking eggnog. The Witches were cackling As they conjured a brew, The Werewolves were howling Like they usually do. Seamus was singing And half … Continue reading →

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Bangor Witches Burned A Steak; Misread Tweet Angers & Horrifies Many

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Austin

I thought it was going to be a slow news day, Modern Philosophers, so when I heard fire engines nearby, I decided to investigate.  I had nothing to write about for the blog, and I figured a piece about the … Continue reading →

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