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Tag Archives: hope
Hitting Snooze On Hope
I know I’m a little quirky, Modern Philosophers, but am I the only one who takes a personal inventory before getting out of bed in the morning? I like to shake out the cobwebs, and try to remember who I … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged hope, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, Philosophy, Sarcasm, satire, Saturday Night Live, Twiter
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Just Look At The Clouds
Sometimes, I just like to look at the clouds, Modern Philosophers. I find them to be very compelling. They can be so beautiful, but also so menacing. When a storm is on the horizon, the clouds let you know. If … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged happiness, hope, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, Peace, Sarcasm, satire, tolerance, understanding
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Where The Ice Finally Ends
Today, I discovered where the ice finally ends, Modern Philosophers, and it has given me hope. Not just hope that Spring is on its way, but also hope that life is looking up in general. Since I’m being both literal … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Humor
Tagged hope, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, optimism, Philosophy, running, Sarcasm, satire, Spring, winter
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Christmas: A New Hope?
“It’s the most Wonderful time Of the year!” They lied. “Your days Will be merry And bright!” They insisted. What they don’t Seem to realize Is that I Don’t see Christmas Through the same Rose and green Colored glasses. Every … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor, Poetry
Tagged Christmas, holiday cheer, hope, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Poetry, positivity, sarcasm, satire, the power of positive thinking, writing
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Little White (Dress) Lies Hurt The Most
It was twenty years ago today, Modern Philosophers, that Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play… Okay, this isn’t a post about The Beatles, but there could very well be a Lonely Hearts Club involved. Twenty years ago today, I … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love, Philosophy
Tagged divorce, hope, Humor, life, Love, Marriage, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, wedding vows
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The Wrong Melissa
Something intriguing happened at The House on the Hill last night, Modern Philosophers. It was the sort of occurrence that reminded me this place is magical, justified why I never give up on someone who has touched my heart, and … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love
Tagged forgiveness, hope, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, old friends, reconciling, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, surprises
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Masks
Everyone Wears a mask. What does Your mask Tell me About You? What are you Hiding From the Prying eyes Of the Eternally Voyeuristic World That threatens To consume Us all? My mask Hides How scared I am Of Being … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Humor, Love, Philosophy, Poetry
Tagged falling, hidden identity, hope, intrigue, life, masks, Modern Philosopher, mystery, personality, secrets, true self
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EXCLUSIVE: Multiple Sightings of Spring Reported in Maine!
The police scanners came to life early at The House on the Hill on this April Sunday, Modern Philosophers. The intern tasked with monitoring the scanners rushed to the Master Bedroom to awaken me with the news… Multiple sightings of … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Breaking News, hope, Humor, life, Maine, Modern Philosopher, photos, Sarcasm, satire, Spring, sunshine
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I Advise You To Find A Very Large Umbrella
Dear Modern Philosopher, What do you do when the dark clouds won’t go away? Drowning in Darkness Dear Drowning, As you know, I have often been trailed by the dark clouds, but I always manage to give them the … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love, Philosophy
Tagged advice, Broken Heart, depression, hope, Humor, Modern Philosopher, sadness, Sarcasm, satire
32 Comments
Up On The Rooftop: Some Much Needed Gargoyle Wisdom
Today was the first warm day we’ve had in an eternity, so when I got home from work, I went up onto the roof to visit Gary, my faithful Gargoyle and The House on the Hill’s de facto Guardian Angel. … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love, Philosophy
Tagged Gargoyles, Heart Break, hope, Modern Philosopher, Romance, satire
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