Tag Archives: Daisy Ridley

10 Miles Alone With My Thoughts

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Austin

I ran ten miles this morning, Modern Philosophers, and, boy, is my brain tired! Ten miles is a long time to be alone with my thoughts.  While most runners I know prefer to listen to music out on the road, … Continue reading →

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The Writer Awakens

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Austin

Today was what President Trump might refer to as a real s**thole Friday, Modern Philosophers. Suffice it to say I had a minor meltdown during my lunchtime walk, finally letting out a huge chunk of the stress that has been … Continue reading →

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The Jedi Lawn Trick

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Austin

“If you were to wake up tomorrow morning to discover that you had suddenly and mysteriously been blessed with Jedi powers, what’s the first thing you would do?” The Devil asked as he put down the Sunday edition of the … Continue reading →

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Birthday Wishes

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Austin

It’s my birthday, Modern Philosophers! That means the first Friday Night Think Tank of 2017 is going to be a birthday party and Deep Thoughts fest. The interns spent the day baking a giant whoopie pie cake and putting up … Continue reading →

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Deodorant Body Wash

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Austin

I’m not sure how the creative process works for you, Modern Philosophers, but for me, it’s mostly the voices in my head shouting out ideas that they demand I turn into stories.  And they’re not always nice about it! Whenever one … Continue reading →

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The Prince Of The Dark Side

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Austin

I sensed a disturbance in the Force, so I looked up to discover The Devil grinning at me from the entrance to the living room. “You’re not a Vampire,” I reminded him.  “You don’t need to wait for me to … Continue reading →

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My Force Has Been Awakened!

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Austin

A long time ago, in a theater not that far from The House on the Hill, Star Wars: The Force Awakens opened. As much as I was dying to see the flick, I don’t like going to packed theaters, waiting … Continue reading →

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