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Where Are The Christmas Cookies?
I don’t miss being married, Modern Philosophers, but every year at Christmas, I’m reminded of something important I miss from my marriage… My mother-in-law’s Christmas cookies. Just thinking about them as I write this, more than fifteen years after my … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged Christmas, cookies, divorce, family, food, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire
16 Comments
Why Did I Shelter In Place Without Ice Cream?
I have so much time now to ponder some of the great philosophical questions, Modern Philosophers. Today seemed like the perfect opportunity to tackle one that’s really been on my mind lately. Why in the world did I decide to … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged coronavirus, Covid 19, food, Humor, Ice Cream, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, shelter in place, social distancing, stay at home
14 Comments
Craving New York Pizza
I have a serious craving for New York pizza right now, Modern Philosophers. The first one to send a large mushroom and pepperoni pie to The House on the Hill will be written into my will. Maybe it’s all this … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged comfort food, cravings, food, Humor, Modern Philosopher, New York, New York style pizza, Pizza, Sarcasm, satire, stay at home
4 Comments
What’s Your Thanksgiving Ratio?
Thanksgiving is so close, Modern Philosophers, that I can totally sense the cold, judgmental glares from the uptight Pilgrim ghosts that haunt these parts. I don’t know about you, but Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that really gets the … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged family, food, gratitude, Happy Thanksgiving, Holidays, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Philosophy, sarcasm, satire, Thanksgiving
8 Comments
Bring On The Chili Weather
There’s a giant pot of chili on the stove, There’s a giant pot of chili on the stove, There’s a giant pot of chili, And this song is pretty silly, There’s a giant pot of chili on the stove! Yes, … Continue reading
Chicken a la Vacation
I’m on vacation, Modern Philosophers. As always, people are asking me what I’m doing for my vacation. Just like I always do, I tell them: “Not going to work”. I have a tendency to select the Creative Introvert’s Vacation Package: … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged chicken Alfredo, Cooking, food, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, running, sarcasm, satire, summer vacation, Yankees
6 Comments
Two Many Cakes?
I walked into work today expecting the worst, Modern Philosophers. I know it’s Friday, which is usually a favorable day of the week, but it was also my last day of work before vacation. You know how such days often … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged Chocolate Cake, desserts, food, going away party, Humor, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, summer vacation, work
8 Comments
What Is The Perfect Birthday Cake?
Tomorrow is my birthday, Modern Philosophers, so I thought I’d pose a very important philosophical question: What is the perfect birthday cake? Unfortunately, no one has asked me this question recently, which leads me to believe I’ll be on my … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged birthday cake, Carvel ice cream cake, chocolate peanut butter cake, desserts, food, Happy Birthday, Humor, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire
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Feeding The Christmas Spirit
The interns won’t stop pestering me about finding my Christmas Spirit, Modern Philosophers. I’d like to fire them all to get them out of my hair, but free help is so hard to find. The one with all the freckles … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged Christmas, Christmas spirit, food, holiday blues, holiday cheer, Humor, Merry Christmas!, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire
6 Comments