Tag Archives: Happy New Year

Just One, But It Doesn’t Count

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Austin

“Aaron, why are we sitting here on New Year’s Day when it’s freezing, and you admittedly hate this holiday?” Holly demanded from her bench on the opposite side of the path. “I got you a coffee,” Aaron barked from his … Continue reading →

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Don’t Put So Much Pressure On 2021

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Austin

Happy New Year, Modern Philosophers! I wanted to kick off 2021 by getting one of my contractually obligated philosophical posts out of the way. Before we go too deep down the rabbit hole of how 2021 needs to be better … Continue reading →

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Shoveling In The New Year

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Austin

Happy New Year, Modern Philosophers! Regular readers of this blog know that I don’t make a fuss about New Year’s resolutions, or believe that hanging a new calendar means we get a fresh start. Speaking of new calendars, though, I … Continue reading →

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2018: A Year Not To Review

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Austin

New Year’s Day is just around the corner, Modern Philosophers, so I thought I’d do one of those Year in Review posts to sum up the year that was 2018. But then I quickly realized that 2018 wasn’t exactly a … Continue reading →

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My New Year’s Fight Club Resolution

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Austin

Everyone knows the first rule of Fight Club, Modern Philosophers. I don’t want to get anyone into trouble, so we won’t discuss it any further.  However, I’m wondering why that same rule shouldn’t be used for New Year’s resolutions. After … Continue reading →

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2018: A New Hope

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Austin

I love the philosophy that a new year symbolizes a new start, Modern Philosophers. It gives people hope.  It allows them to believe that they are facing the year with a clean slate, and anything can happen.  I’m all for … Continue reading →

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Go Away, 2017

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Austin

I’m not one To stay up Until midnight To toast The arrival Of the New Year. There is no Special someone Waiting excitedly For a New Year’s kiss. Most likely, I will be Sound asleep When the Earth completes Yet … Continue reading →

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The Devil’s Ball Drop

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Austin

“Have you made any New Year’s resolutions?” The Devil asked as he poured my Snapple into a fancy champagne flute. My New Year’s Eve guest had eschewed his usual impeccably tailored suit for a sharp tuxedo that made him look … Continue reading →

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Hell Actually

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Austin

We sat on the front porch of The House on the Hill and watched the snow fall as the clock struck midnight. “Happy New Year, Austin!” The Devil said excitedly as he raised his champagne flute in a toast. He … Continue reading →

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2017 Promises Not To Suck

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Austin

In a hastily called news conference just hours before the Times Square ball drop, Father Time promised that 2017 will not suck like 2016 did, Modern Philosophers. “I resolve that the @#$% stops with me, and Baby New Year will … Continue reading →

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