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Tag Archives: Humor
The Big Queasy
I’m going to be straight with you up front, Modern Philosophers… I don’t know how long this post is going to be because I am not sure how long I can be away from the toilet. There. I said it. … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged being sick, delirium, Humor, killer virus, life, Modern Philosopher, nightmares, sarcasm, satire, summer cold
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Vanity Is Hell
Have you ever felt like the Devil was watching every move you make? As a Catholic School survivor, I know this feeling well. The Nuns taught us all about it for eight years. The Devil is always watching. One slip … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged flash fiction, Humor, life in hell, magic mirror, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, short story, Sundays With Satan Short Story Series, The Devil, vanity
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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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Lost In My Thoughts On A Walk
How’s it going, Modern Philosophers? This is one of those nights when I absolutely need to write, but I’m mentally exhausted and physically drained, so I’m not in the most creative mood. Plus, I think I sweated out all my … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged cats, Humor, introverts, life, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, self-reflection, Thoughts on a Walk
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Mirror, Mirror…WTF?
I very rarely go up into the attic of The House on the Hill, Modern Philosophers, because that’s where the ghosts are. The Woodburys were the original owners of my home. The clan was wiped out when a mysterious illness … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged Ghosts, Haunted House, Humor, life, Magic, mirror mirror on the wall, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, self-reflection
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Total Eclipse of the Gun Show
Big ideas and grand schemes take up most of the space in my head, Modern Philosophers, but it’s the little things that constantly keep my brain preoccupied. These tiny distractions then derail my progress towards total happiness, and I have … Continue reading
Don’t Shake On It
“I’m so sorry I’m tardy,” The Devil apologized as he strode into the living room. As always, he was wearing an impeccably tailored suit, but today, it was covered in lint and dust, which was clearly driving my guest insane. … Continue reading
