Tag Archives: inspiration

Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Austin

Happy New Year, Modern Philosophers! I have no idea what 2022 will bring for the blog.  I have the impression that blogs are slowly going extinct, but I will do my best to keep this one up and running in … Continue reading →

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Do You Ever Shower With Your Characters?

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Austin

I don’t want to get too personal, Modern Philosophers, but do you ever shower with your characters? I should probably clarify that the question is aimed at my fellow writers, and I’m talking about plotting out story lines and writing … Continue reading →

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Caves Aren’t Just For Neanderthals

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Austin

Do you ever wonder what inspires my writing, Modern Philosophers? It’s as simple as an idea pops up in my head.  Mind you, thoughts are perpetually crashing around inside my skull, so it takes a special something for one of … Continue reading →

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Writers Inspiring Writers

Posted on November 2, 2019 by Austin

One of my favorite things about blogging, Modern Philosophers, is interacting with you.  I love when you comment on my posts, and we get to have a little conversation. There’s nothing quite like instant feedback to my writing. What I … Continue reading →

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A Reminder To Stay Positive

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Austin

We interrupt our regularly scheduled content for this Public Service Announcement, Modern Philosophers: Stay positive! To be honest, I needed to remind myself of that tonight, which has led to my writing this post. Yes, the blog is here for … Continue reading →

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Deep Thoughts Before Ice Cream

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Austin

I woke up feeling like crap, Modern Philosophers.  And not just because I knew I had to go to work. Even though I was a tad under the weather, I pushed myself to go for my morning run.  I’ve been … Continue reading →

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It Doesn’t Hurt To Just Try

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Austin

Much like a twelve year old girl, I usually take a selfie after my morning run, Modern Philosophers, and post it on Facebook.  There are many reasons for this: The photo offers proof of life, and lets my friends know … Continue reading →

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Sweat Kills (And Other Running Myths)

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Austin

Today was my eleventh consecutive day of work, Modern Philosophers. I may not be Cal Ripken quite yet, but I kept my iron man streak going with an eleven hour work day. When I finally made it home to The … Continue reading →

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Giving A Wedgie To My Inner Superhero

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Austin

Have you ever had one of those moments, Modern Philosophers, when you’re so exhausted that you can’t make it from the car to the house and almost fall asleep in the comfy chair on your front porch? I just had … Continue reading →

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Listen Up, Class of 2016!

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Austin

I cannot believe it’s been 25 years since I put on a cap and gown, sat in Washington Square Park, and said goodbye to NYU, Modern Philosophers. So much time has passed since my graduation, and yet, I’m still not … Continue reading →

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