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Tag Archives: Covid 19
The Christmas I Interned For Santa Claus
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
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged Christmas, coronavirus, Covid 19, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Santa Claus, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing
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Wear A Mask Or You’re Going On The Naughty List
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
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged Christmas, coronavirus, Covid 19, Humor, naughty list, Santa Claus, Sarcasm, satire, social distancing, wear a mask
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Absentee Turkey Cravings
“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
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged coronavirus, Covid 19, flash fiction, friendship, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing, Thanksgiving
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Trump Declares Victory Over Halloween
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
Posted in Humor, Politics
Tagged coronavirus, Covid 19, Election Day, Halloween, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Politics, President Trump, Sarcasm, satire
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All Tricks, No Treats
“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
Posted in Humor
Tagged coronavirus, Covid 19, flash fiction, Halloween, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing
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The Long Distance Relationship
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
Posted in Humor
Tagged coronavirus, Covid 19, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing
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CDC Adds Sunday Joyride to Approved Coronavirus Treatments
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
Posted in Humor, Politics
Tagged CDC, coronavirus, Covid 19, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Politics, Sarcasm, satire, Trump
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Trump’s Not So Wise Guys
“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
Posted in Humor
Tagged coronavirus, Covid 19, flash fiction, Modern Philosopher, organized crime, Sarcasm, satire, short story, Trump, tumor
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How Would President Snow Handle The Coronavirus?
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
Posted in Humor, Politics
Tagged coronavirus, Covid 19, Donald Trump, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Politics, President Snow, Sarcasm, satire, The Hunger Games, wear a mask
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Is It Too Early To Celebrate Christmas?
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
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged Christmas, Christmas season, Christmas spirit, coronavirus, Covid 19, Humor, Modern Philosopher, morale boost, Santa Claus, Sarcasm, satire
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