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Tag Archives: Halloween
This Is The Way We Do Halloween
“Any special plans for Halloween?” Holly asked. It was the Sunday before Halloween, and the best friends were seated on their favorite bench next to the river. Since it was Maine, there was a sinister, yet fun vibe in the … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged flash fiction, Halloween, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, The Mandalorian
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The Invisible Man Eats Candy Alone
I rarely check the blog’s mail bag any more, Modern Philosophers. That was a task that fell to the interns, and since the University will no longer send me interns due to COVID precautions, I rarely even pick up the … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged blogging, Halloween, Humor, introvert, lonely, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, solitude
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The Candy Man Can’t Do Everything
“Happy Halloween!” Holly squealed excitedly from her end of the bench. Aaron rolled his eyes and took a long sip of his Snapple before he replied. “Happy Halloween, Holly,” he responded. “Thank you for refraining from wearing a costume for … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Halloween, Humor, Modern Philosopher, movies, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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Trump Declares Victory Over Halloween
Just mere days after the White House website claimed that the administration had put an end to COVID-19, President Trump has taken credit for another huge accomplishment, Modern Philosophers. Now he’s declared victory over Halloween. At a campaign rally in … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Politics
Tagged coronavirus, Covid 19, Election Day, Halloween, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Politics, President Trump, Sarcasm, satire
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The Couple’s Costume Conundrum
Holly tossed her empty coffee cup into the trash can next to her bench, and stared across the running path at her best friend. Something was on her mind, but she wasn’t sure if she wanted to discuss it with … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged costumes, flash fiction, Halloween, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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What’s Your Favorite Halloween Candy?
The calendar clearly states that Halloween is quickly approaching, Modern Philosophers, but I just don’t feel the Halloween Season vibe like I normally do. This blog usually revels in the holiday with a month’s worth of posts about The Pumpkin … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged candy, Halloween, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, trick or treat
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All Tricks, No Treats
“It’s less than two weeks until Halloween, and I couldn’t help but notice that you had no decorations out on your porch,” Holly commented from the bench on her side of the running path as she sipped her coffee. “That … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged coronavirus, Covid 19, flash fiction, Halloween, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing
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Jokes Not Worthy Of Late Night
Happy Sunday, Modern Philosophers! A new episode of The Nite Show with Danny Cashman aired last night, which means some of my monologue jokes made it onto your television. The truth is, I write dozens of jokes for every show, … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged Danny Cashman, Halloween, Humor, Modern Philosopher, monologue jokes, sarcasm, satire, Sunday rejects, The Nite Show, TV, writing
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The Halloween Party
He sat off in the corner, all by himself, on a beat up couch that seemed as forgotten by the homeowners as he wanted to be by the other party guests. He was dressed in a tuxedo and looked quite … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged dating, flash fiction, Halloween, Halloween party, Humor, meet cute, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, short story
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Halloween Brings Out The Wacky Neighbors
Halloween Season is in full swing in Maine, Modern Philosophers. As a result, the state has been flooded with tourists looking to celebrate their favorite holiday. Most of them, of course, are Otherworldly Beings, who flock to Maine from all … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged demons, ghouls, Halloween, Humor, Maine, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, werewolves, Witches
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