Tag Archives: day off

Legally Wound: How Not To Spend Your Day Off

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Austin

I spent a large chunk of my day off, Modern Philosophers, at the historic Bangor Federal Building. Unfortunately, I was not there on a sightseeing tour or to try on judges’ robes.  I had to give a deposition. Don’t worry.  … Continue reading →

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Grim Reaper To Take Vacation Day On Halloween

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Austin

Even Death gets to take a holiday, Modern Philosophers. According to a statement issued by The All Hallows Society during today’s Halloween Season Festivities in Maine, The Grim Reaper has asked for and been granted a vacation day on Halloween. … Continue reading →

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Sound The Horns: It’s Writer’s Day!

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Austin

Happy Writer’s Day, Modern Philosophers! As you know, I have created the Writer’s Day holiday because writers need to do a better job of celebrating what they do.  Sure, not all of us make enough money to be able to … Continue reading →

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On Writer’s Day, We Could Build A Snowman…

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Austin

Happy Writer’s Day, Modern Philosophers! After last night’s exciting taping of The Nite Show With Danny Cashman, which included another awkward on camera performance by your favorite writer on the show’s staff, I definitely need my Writer’s Day holiday to … Continue reading →

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My Forbidden Love Affair With Tuesday

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Austin

Just thought I’d share a little Tuesday love as we come down from our Presidents’ Day high…

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Ferris Bueller I Am Not

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Austin

Ferris Bueller knew how to spend a day off, Modern Philosophers, while I clearly do not. Rather than spending my Snow Day at a Cubs game, rocking out on a parade float, or impersonating the Sausage King of Chicago, I … Continue reading →

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Thursday Morning Coffee Club: 11/6/14

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Austin

Happy Writer’s Day, Modern Philosophers! While I know it’s just another Thursday to you, today is my Writer’s Day.  It’s a personal holiday rooted deep in tradition (I just started it last month!) and the first part of the celebration … Continue reading →

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Thursday Morning Coffee Club: 10/16/14

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Austin

Happy Thursday, Modern Philosophers! You’ve been such a fun and supportive group of blog followers lately, that I thought I would reward you with a very rare Thursday Morning Coffee Club.  Can you feel the blog love I’m sending your … Continue reading →

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I Advise You To Have A Happy Easter!

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Austin

Dear Modern Philosopher, Happy Easter! I am a longtime reader of the blog, and I really enjoy your Sunday advice column.  You definitely know a thing or two about dispensing words of wisdom. I don’t remember anyone ever writing to … Continue reading →

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