Tag Archives: Covid 19

The Christmas I Interned For Santa Claus

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Austin

It was quiet along the river path, but not for the usual reason. Normally, this late into December, the path was buried under snow that the city refused to plow, so no one dared to use it. Today, however, the … Continue reading →

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Wear A Mask Or You’re Going On The Naughty List

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Austin

Santa Claus is coming to town, Modern Philosophers, and he’s intent on helping to enforce masking laws to keep us all safe from the Coronavirus. “If you don’t wear a mask, you’re going on the Naughty List.  It’s that simple!” … Continue reading →

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Absentee Turkey Cravings

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Austin

“I think I’m suffering from absentee turkey cravings,” Aaron announced from him bench. Before replying, Holly took a long sip of her coffee since it was a decidedly cold and windy day along the river. “I’m not sure what that … Continue reading →

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Trump Declares Victory Over Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Austin

Just mere days after the White House website claimed that the administration had put an end to COVID-19, President Trump has taken credit for another huge accomplishment, Modern Philosophers. Now he’s declared victory over Halloween. At a campaign rally in … Continue reading →

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All Tricks, No Treats

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Austin

“It’s less than two weeks until Halloween, and I couldn’t help but notice that you had no decorations out on your porch,” Holly commented from the bench on her side of the running path as she sipped her coffee. “That … Continue reading →

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The Long Distance Relationship

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Austin

They sat on his front porch and enjoyed the gorgeous Autumn weather in Maine.  Aaron had his legs up on the front porch railing and sipped his Snapple.  Holly wrapped her hands tightly around her coffee cup in hopes of … Continue reading →

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CDC Adds Sunday Joyride to Approved Coronavirus Treatments

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Austin

Modern Philosophers, are you tired of waiting around for a Coronavirus vaccine? Are you sick of wearing a mask? Are you done letting the Coronavirus dominate you? Well, there might finally be some good news for you. According to the … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Not So Wise Guys

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Austin

“Do you ever feel like our country is being run by the most inept organized crime family in history?” Aaron asked from where he sat on his side of the running path. Holly lowered her mask, over on her side … Continue reading →

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How Would President Snow Handle The Coronavirus?

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Austin

I’ve been reading Suzanne Collins’ prequel to The Hunger Games, Modern Philosophers, and the book really has the Deep Thoughts flowing. The novel follows the life of a young Coriolanus Snow during the tenth Hunger Games.  Remarkable, the author manages … Continue reading →

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Is It Too Early To Celebrate Christmas?

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Austin

I’ve been in a bit of a funk lately, Modern Philosophers, and it’s easy to understand why the black clouds have returned. Life in the Time of Trump and Coronavirus is very stressful, and my already high anxiety levels are … Continue reading →

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