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Tag Archives: Humor
Would You Want To Be A Ghost?
Deep Thoughts are always banging around in my head, Modern Philosophers. When I’m running, one such thought tends to rise to the top of the mental pile for me to obsess over as I’m racking up the miles. Today was … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged afterlife, Ghosts, heaven, hell, Humor, life after death, Modern Philosopher, Philosophy, sarcasm, satire
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Character Actors
Since I live alone, I’m always scared half to death whenever a voice addresses me at a time when I should be the only one at The House on the Hill. “I was wondering if you had a second to … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, NYU, sarcasm, satire, short story, TV series, writing
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Putting My Running Injury In Check
My slow, boring spiral into a life as a couch potato nearly drove me to madness, Modern Philosophers! I’m the first to admit that running isn’t my favorite activity. However, when I had it taken away from me by my … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Humor
Tagged Fitness, health, Humor, injury, Maine, Modern Philosopher, motivation, plantar faciitis, running, sarcasm, satire
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The Ben Franklin Contingency
Mark and Ian, a couple of thirtysomething guys, sat across from each other at the table next to the front window of the coffee shop. It was raining pretty hard, and since they both liked the rain, they’d chosen their … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Humor
Tagged Benjamin Frankling, dating, dating apps, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, shory story
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One Foot Equals Two Tons Of Anguish
I’ve always been good with numbers, units of measurement, and conversions, Modern Philosophers. That’s why I’m so proud to announce that I’ve come up with a new unit and conversion. I’m calling it the Monkey Boy Metric, in honor or … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Humor
Tagged Fitness, foot injury, health, Humor, Modern Philosopher, plantar faciitis, rehab, running, sarcasm, satire, sports injury
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A Tear In The Vacation Time/Space Continuum
Science has never been my strong suit, Modern Philosophers, but I’ve always had this theory that time speeds up whenever I am on vacation. I think it has something to do with a tear in the space/time continuum, but don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, Philosophy, sarcasm, satire, Science, time, Time Travel, vacation
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When Labor Day Meant Something Different
I don’t know about you, Modern Philosophers, but when I was a kid, I hated Labor Day because it meant it was time to go back to school. Sure, I was a little nerd who got straight A’s, but I … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged back to school, childhood memories, Humor, Labor Day, Long Island, making friends, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, soically awkward, Summer
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