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Tag Archives: first date
The Dream Slayer Scenario
They smiled politely at the waitress, and waited for her to walk away after delivering their drinks, before they dove head first into the awkward conversation associated with a first date. “Abby tells me you’re a writer,” Maggie broke the … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Humor
Tagged awkward conversation, dating, Dreams, first date, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, nightmares, sarcasm, satire, short story
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How To Tell If Your Date Has A Crush On Putin
The interns keep nagging me about the fact that the blog’s inbox is overflowing with requests for a new dating tips post, Modern Philosophers. I love you guys, but you can be so demanding! Since I’m tired of the freckle … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Humor, Politics
Tagged dating, dating tips, first date, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Politics, Putin, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, Trump
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Are You On A First Date Or In A Haunted House?
The Halloween Season has arrived in Maine, Modern Philosophers, and the All Hallows Society just send me an angry, somewhat threatening message to point out that I have yet to write a Halloween themed post. Since I don’t want to … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Holidays, Humor, Love, Philosophy
Tagged dating tips, first date, Halloween, Haunted House, Humor, life, life hacks, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire
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The Wedding Toast
Ryan leaned over to kiss his new bride, whispered something in her ear, and then reached for his glass of champagne. He stood up, tapped the flute several times with a knife, and a hush fell over the room. All … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Humor, Love, Philosophy, Writing
Tagged designated driver, first date, Humor, love at first sight, meet cute, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, short story, wedding, wedding toast
12 Comments
How To Tell If Your Date Is Not Going Well
It’s Saturday, Modern Philosophers, and some of you might have a date tonight. As we’ve established, the dating world is not an easy place to survive without a little help. That being the case, it’s time for another dating tips … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged bad date, blind dates, dating tips, first date, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Romance, Sarcasm, satire
32 Comments
What To Do When Your Date Reveals She’s A Time Traveler
I was out in the garage, tinkering with my time machine, Modern Philosophers, when I had the Deep Thought that it was time to write a new dating tips post. As time travel was on my mind, I thought I’d … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged dating tips, first date, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Online Dating, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, Technology, Time Machine, Time Travel
51 Comments
How To Tell If Your Date Is A British Spy
Happy Independence Day, Modern Philosophers! Many of you will be celebrating the Fourth of July at parties, where you will meet new people, and maybe make plans for a date. It’s time for another Dating Tips posts to make sure … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Holidays, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged British, dating tips, first date, Fourth of July, Humor, Independence Day, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, spies
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Don’t Fear What’s On The Other Side
The voices beckoned, Demanding He take Another journey Across the bridge. He knew His body was willing, But His heart Might never Again Be ready. He’d fortified the walls, Doubled His defenses, And given His vital organ Ample time To … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Humor, Philosophy, Poetry
Tagged bridges, first date, into the storm, journey, life, Love, Modern Philosopher, poem, Relationships, satire, taking chances
36 Comments
Is Walmart The Perfect Place For A First Date?
I survived a Saturday morning trip to Walmart, Modern Philosophers, and I feel like I’ve been given a new lease on life. While I was trying to complete my mission and make it out alive, the Deep Thought occurred to … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged dating tips, first date, Humor, life, life hacks, Love, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, Walmart
30 Comments
Laugh It Up, Fuzzball or When To Tame Your Inner Wookie
Conventional wisdom states that one should let his hair down on the weekends, Modern Philosophers, but what have I taught you about thinking outside the box? This philosophy holds especially true when that box is covered in Wookie hair! Who … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Chewbacca, dating, first date, haircut, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, Star Wars
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