Tag Archives: food

Where Are The Christmas Cookies?

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Austin

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 →

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Why Did I Shelter In Place Without Ice Cream?

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Austin

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 →

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Craving New York Pizza

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Austin

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 →

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What’s Your Thanksgiving Ratio?

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Austin

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 →

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Bring On The Chili Weather

Posted on October 5, 2019 by Austin

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 →

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Chicken a la Vacation

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Austin

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 →

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Two Many Cakes?

Posted on August 23, 2019 by Austin

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 →

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Dabbling In Exotic Foods

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Austin

I honestly don’t know what’s gotten into me lately, Modern Philosophers. For years, I was paralyzed with fear at the mere thought of change.  Now I’m dabbling in exotic foods like I plan to have my own show on the … Continue reading →

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What Is The Perfect Birthday Cake?

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Austin

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 →

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Feeding The Christmas Spirit

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Austin

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 →

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