Tag Archives: friendship

The Vanishing Santa, Part 12

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Austin

The Tuesday after Thanksgiving was also the day before Frankie Napkins’ birthday. It also became something else thanks to some creative thinking by Detective Bruno, who was truly torn about his decision and what might happen as a result. “So … Continue reading →

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Absentee Turkey Cravings

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Austin

“I think I’m suffering from absentee turkey cravings,” Aaron announced from him bench. Before replying, Holly took a long sip of her coffee since it was a decidedly cold and windy day along the river. “I’m not sure what that … Continue reading →

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Socially…Awkward!

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Austin

“Do you want to hear something crazy?” Aaron asked from where he was seated at the far end of the bench on his side of the running path. “Of course,” Holly yelled back from her side of the path.  “I … Continue reading →

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The Great Debate

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Austin

It might surprise you to learn, Modern Philosophers, that I wasn’t a member of the Debate Team. Sure, I always had opinions I wanted to share, but I learned early on that doing so could get me into trouble. I … Continue reading →

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Why Does Your Best Friend Hate Me?

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Austin

It’s time for a new feature on the blog, Modern Philosophers.  The reason behind this is twofold: First, I’d like to improve reader participation.  One of my favorite things about having this blog is interacting with you.  There was a … Continue reading →

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What The Hell-ary?

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Austin

“Hey, buddy, do you have a second?” the Devil asked a little too sweetly from the doorway that led from the foyer to the living room. The innocent smile on his handsome face set off my internal alarms as I … Continue reading →

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Do Vampires Even Like Birthday Cake?

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Austin

“That was an excellent party,” The Devil complimented me as he helped to collect some of the discarded cups that were littered all over the living room. “You act like you’re surprised,” I countered as I walked over with the … Continue reading →

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In The Afterglow

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Austin

I was sitting in my favorite place at The House on the Hill…with my legs up on the front porch railing. I had a glass of Snapple in one hand and a tattered paperback in the other. “You really do … Continue reading →

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A Bloody Creepy Question

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Austin

“What’s your blood type?” she asked without looking up from the tattered paperback she was reading on her end of the couch. Normally, when a gorgeous woman asks that question, it doesn’t throw me.  However, when it’s posed by my … Continue reading →

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How To Eat Girl Scout Cookies (Gargoyle Not Included)

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Austin

I’ve given it a lot of Deep Thought, Modern Philosophers, and I’ve determined that the best way to eat Girl Scout Cookies is up on the roof, with your Gargoyle, as you unwind from another day in the trenches. I … Continue reading →

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