Tag Archives: Covid 19

Close Enough

Posted on November 14, 2021 by Austin

“Are you sure it’s okay that I sit here?” Holly asked with trepidation as she stood at her end of the bench and waited for his answer. “Yes, Holly, you can sit there,” Aaron replied like he was a bit … Continue reading →

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Two Negatives Can Be Positive

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Austin

One of the things I hate most about being single, Modern Philosophers, is that there isn’t that someone special around to settle me down when my anxiety skyrockets. I’m a writer with a vivid imagination, which means I am outstanding … Continue reading →

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Who Was That Unmasked Man?

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Austin

Last night, for the first time in fifteen months, I stepped into my local grocery store without a mask, Modern Philosophers! It’s amazing how wildly the pendulum can swing.  Grocery shopping went from being an annoying weekly chore to a … Continue reading →

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CDC Offers Free Longer Life Expectancy To Anyone Who Gets COVID Vaccine

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Austin

According to recent research, there is still a large percentage of Americans who refuse to get vaccinated against the Coronavirus, Modern Philosophers. While their reasons for not getting the shot may vary, they are united in the being the reason … Continue reading →

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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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