Tag Archives: Deep Thoughts

Waiter, There’s A Monkey In My Soup!

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Austin

As I was mowing the lawn this morning, Modern Philosophers, I got to thinking about how much I hated the task.  Then I wondered how anyone could possibly choose to mow lawns for a living. Shortly thereafter,  I remembered that … Continue reading →

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Deep Thoughts Before Ice Cream

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Austin

I woke up feeling like crap, Modern Philosophers.  And not just because I knew I had to go to work. Even though I was a tad under the weather, I pushed myself to go for my morning run.  I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on a Walk (That Never Happened)

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Austin

There’s something in the Maine air lately, Modern Philosophers, that’s turned me into an insomniac with a glandular problem. The Republicans can scream at the top of their lungs that Global Warming isn’t a thing, but when I’m sweating my … Continue reading →

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More Thoughts On A Walk

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Austin

The blog’s business managers made an unannounced visit to The House on the Hill today, Modern Philosophers.  Too many suits gathered in one place makes me anxious, so I was eager to get them on their way as quickly as … Continue reading →

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Not All Deep Thoughts Require Water Wings

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Austin

The more observant Modern Philosophers in the group have probably noticed that this blog has a tagline: Deep Thoughts from the shallow end of the pool. I came up with that one back in the days when chaos and insecurity … Continue reading →

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Deep Thoughts Fire Sale: Everything Must Go!

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Austin

Happy New Year, Modern Philosophers! 2015 has arrived, and I am looking forward to another year of sharing my Deep Thoughts.  In order to clear room for the 2015 Deep Thoughts, however, the 2014 Deep Thoughts must go. So, we’re … Continue reading →

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Maine Zombies Demand To Know: “Are We Real???”

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Austin

It looks like existential angst isn’t limited to the living, Modern Philosophers. The day after the internet was abuzz with talk about Maine’s Zombie population and whether or not it actually exits, Maine’s trudging undead asked the hard question: “Are … Continue reading →

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Conversation With A Gargoyle Have I

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Austin

When it finally stopped raining, I went up to the roof to spend some quality time with Gary the Gargoyle. November is a rough month for Gary because it’s when his beautiful Mermaid bride heads south for warmer waters.  I … Continue reading →

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The Return of the Modern Philosopher (Ho Hum)

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Austin

Originally posted on The Return of the Modern Philosopher:
The ancient philosophers sat around all day and pondered the big questions. Modern Philosophers do the same thing, only they don’t have to wear togas, and technology has advanced to the…

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Running Through The Forest Of My Mind

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Austin

It’s an unexpectedly gorgeous Autumn day in Maine, Modern Philosophers, so there was no way I was going to pass up on a chance to go for a run. If I can wear shorts in October and not get frostbite, … Continue reading →

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