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Tag Archives: gargoyle
Gargoyle On A Cold Snowy Roof
I crept carefully out of the attic window, and stepped out onto the snow covered roof. Thankfully, the snow had stopped, but that didn’t make my journey through several inches of the stuff any less treacherous. The Gargoyle sat silently … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged flash fiction, gargoyle, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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A Gargoyle Never Tells
It was a perfect summer night to sit up on the roof of The House on the Hill, but my faithful Gargoyle was smart enough to know I had ulterior motives. Gary turned on his perch at the edge of … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Humor, Writing
Tagged dream girl, flash fiction, gargoyle, Humor, lacking self confidence, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, screenwriting, secret crush, short story
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Happy Birthday To My Hero In Heaven
“What are you doing up here on such a frigid night?” Gary the Gargoyle demanded as I climbed out of the attic window and onto the roof. It was quite cold and the roof was covered in snow, as I … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love, Philosophy
Tagged Dad, family, gargoyle, Happy Birthday, Humor, memories, missing you, Modern Philosopher, my hero, sarcasm, satire
25 Comments
Think Of It As Friday Eve
A fog of confusion hung over The House on the Hill this morning, Modern Philosophers. I awakened from an odd dream convinced that it was Friday (which would be a good thing), and realized I had not prepared or purchased … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Friday, gargoyle, Ghosts, Humor, Leprechaun, Modern Philosopher, potluck, Sarcasm, satire, Thursday, work week
14 Comments
I Hope The Leprechaun Can’t Find Me On The Roof
“What are you doing up here?” Gary the Gargoyle asked as I climbed out of the attic window and onto the roof. “Don’t you have a houseful of guests?” Gary was right, and I motioned for him to lower his … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy, Writing
Tagged College Basketball, gargoyle, Humor, Leprechaun, March Madness, Modern Philosopher, NCAA tournament, Notre Dame, Sarcasm, satire, short story
17 Comments
50 Shades Of Gargoyle
Since I was off, Modern Philosophers, I thought I would go up on the roof of The House on the Hill. It had been too long since I’d spent any quality time with my loyal Gargoyle. I have difficulty sleeping, … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love, Philosophy
Tagged Broken Heart, gargoyle, Halloween, Humor, Love, Modern Philosopher, on the roof, Sarcasm, satire
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It’s Always Cooler In The Shadow Of Gargoyle Wings
It was one of those days, Modern Philosophers, where I wanted to unchain myself from my desk, rip off my working stiff toga, and flee to The House on the Hill. I needed to be alone, but that’s pretty much … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged gargoyle, Humor, loner, misunderstood, Modern Philosopher, recluse, Sarcasm, satire, work, writing
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