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Tag Archives: Devil
The Devil Gets The Royals Treatment
I was enjoying a quiet afternoon at The House on the Hill when all Hell suddenly broke loose. The Devil burst through the front door and presented himself in the doorway to the living room as if he were a … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy, Writing
Tagged Baseball, Devil, Halloween, Humor, Kansas City Royals, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, short story, World Series
14 Comments
Still No Deal
I glanced up from my laptop to check the score of the Yankee game, and that’s when I noticed that The Devil was staring at me from his end of the couch. “Is something wrong?” I asked once I had … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy, Writing
Tagged Devil, fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, screenwriting, short story, soul, Yankees
22 Comments
This Devil Don’t Grill
“I could fire up the grill if you’re hungry,” I told Lucifer as I handed him another Snapple out of the cooler. “I’ve got some red hot dogs in the fridge.” It was so quiet out on the porch that … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy, Writing
Tagged Devil, fiction, grilling, hell, Humor, Ice Cream, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, short story
22 Comments
Since When Does Baseball Perform Exorcisms???
The Yankees game went into extra innings yesterday, Modern Philosophers. I’m usually all for longer games, especially when I’m able to watch my favorite team, but yesterday, I would’ve been content with a regulation nine innings. I say this because … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy, Writing
Tagged Baseball, Devil, exorcism, fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, Tampa Bay Rays
8 Comments
God Admits That Harsh Winter Is Meant To Wipe Out Human Race
My birthday did not get any better, Modern Philosophers. After my leaking ceiling and bathroom flood, I also took a hard fall on the ice while walking to my car. Ouch! When I returned to The House on the Hill … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged archangel, Armageddon, Biblical Plagues, birthday, Blizzards, Devil, God, Humor, ice, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, smiting, snow, Winter Storms
26 Comments
Three Chairs On A Porch: Two Former Coworkers & An Innocent Bystander
Modern Philosophers, welcome to an impromptu, totally unplanned, and nearly apocalyptic new edition of “Three Chairs on a Porch”, the only Maine talk show set on the front porch of The House on the Hill. Sunday is supposed to be … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged angels, apocalypse, conversation, Devil, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Religion, Sarcasm, satire, talk show, three chairs
8 Comments
What The Sun Devil Are You Doing To Me, Lucifer?
I’ve got a Devil of a problem on my hands, Modern Philosophers… Apparently, Satan has invited all his demonic friends over to The House on the Hill (which I still own, but he seems to have possessed!) to watch the … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Arizona State, college football, Devil, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Notre Dame, Sarcasm, satan, satire
16 Comments
The Jets Drive The Devil To Hot Cocoa And Mittens
I don’t know what surprised me more: that The Devil was wearing a scarf and mittens, or that he was sipping hot cocoa rather than his usual Snapple as he sat on my couch and watched the football game. “I … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Devil, Football, Hell freezes over, Humor, miracles, Modern Philosopher, NY Jets, Sarcasm, satire, Sports
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What The Hell? The Devil Took My Last Snapple!
All I could think about all day, Modern Philosophers, was clocking out, going home to The House on the Hill, and unwinding on the porch with an ice cold Snapple. So I wasn’t exactly thrilled when I found the last … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love, Philosophy
Tagged angel, Devil, friendship, heaven, hell, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Romance, satire, Snapple
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Friday Night Think Tank: It’s Hot As Hell Edition
It’s Friday Night, Modern Philosophers, and it’s very uncomfortable here at The House on the Hill. It was extremely warm today, and the heat has apparently decided to make itself at home here. And so, I am preparing to run … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Deal with the Devil, Devil, Friday Night Think Tank, heat, hot, Humor, Modern Philosopher, satire
58 Comments