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Tag Archives: cars
Please Re-Lease Me
“I’m sorry I couldn’t go to the dealership with you on Friday,” Holly struggled to be heard over the gusting wind that blew her long hair every which way. “I had a stupid work meeting and I couldn’t get out … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, cars, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, money, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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Registering A Complaint
“You know what really pisses me off?” Aaron asked the moment they sat down on their bench that overlooked the river. “There are so many things, so I have a million guesses,” Holly replied with a mischievous smile on her … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, cars, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, money, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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Ravioli II: Long May She Reign
As promised, Modern Philosophers, I have returned with Part 2 of the story about Saturday’s wild adventures. Loyal readers know that I’m not the world’s biggest fan of driving, that I haven’t had good luck with cars, and that I … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged car shopping, cars, finances, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, money, RAV4, Sarcasm, satire
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Christmas Comes Early For Zombie Car
Santa Claus will always reward you if you’re good, Modern Philosophers. It doesn’t matter how old you are, if you’re Human or an Otherworldly Being, or if you are a beat up midsize sedan with more lives than a cat. … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Holidays, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged cars, Christmas, having work done, Humor, life, mechanic, Modern Philosopher, Santa Claus, sarcasm, satire, state inspection sticker
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Zombie Car Has Its Moment In The Sun
Zombie Car has passed inspection, Modern Philosophers! It now wears its 2014-2015 state inspection sticker like a badge of honor, and I wanted to show it off on my blog like a proud Zombie Car owner. And look, there’s the … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged cars, celebration, Humor, inspection sticker, mechanic, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, Writer's Day, Zombie Car
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Rookie Driver Marty McFly New Favorite To Win #Indy500
Originally posted on The Return of the Modern Philosopher:
The buzz at Indianapolis Motor Speedway tonight isn’t just coming from the motors of the finely tuned cars out on the track. This Modern Philosopher has just learned that there has…
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged cars, DeLorean, Humor, Indianapolis 500, Marty McFly, Modern Philosopher, racing, Sarcasm, satire
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Car, Car, C-a-r
Your only job is to get me From here to there I feed you Give you shelter Never ask you to take the checkered flag. How do you repay me? When I turn the key And whisper a prayer You … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy, Writing
Tagged angst, blogging, car problems, cars, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Poetry, satire
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Zombie Car Dies Again; Beleaguered Blogger Bummed
The Zombie Car, that undead piece of automotive wonder that resides in the garage of The House on the Hill, died again today. It was 21. Its only survivor is The Modern Philosopher, the poor man in the oil soaked … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged car troubles, cars, funerals, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, stress, Zombie Car, Zombies
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