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Tag Archives: It’s a Wonderful Life
It’s A Wonderful Life To Die Hard
Everyone has a favorite Christmas movie, Modern Philosophers, and if you ask me mine, I’ll tell you without hesitation… It’s A Wonderful Life To Die Hard. This Christmas classic is an action flick with a heart of gold. George Bailey, … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged Bruce Willis, Christmas, Christmas Movies, Die Hard, Humor, It's a Wonderful Life, Jimmy Stewart, Modern Philosopher, Mr. Potter, sarcasm, satire
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Friends Can Make It A Wonderful Life
It’s A Wonderful Life is one of my all-time favorite movies, Modern Philosophers. The first time I ever saw it was during Film class in high school. Yes, my super special nerd high school came complete with a Film class, … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged dealing with loss, fashion, feeling empty, friends, Humor, It's a Wonderful Life, loneliness, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcasm, satire
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Dying To Meet You
“Have you ever met the Angel of Death, Austin?” The Devil asked as if it it were the most normal question to ask on a quiet Sunday afternoon. It caught me so by surprise that I almost dropped my spoon, … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy, Writing
Tagged Angel of Death, chili, Death, fiction, Humor, It's a Wonderful Life, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, short story, The Devil
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Friday Night Think Tank: Naughty List Edition
It’s the Friday before Christmas, Modern Philosophers. We had a rough week in Maine as far as the weather goes. Tonight, I had to drive home during an ice storm, which really put my stress levels to the test. I … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Holidays, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Christmas, Humor, It's a Wonderful Life, Modern Philosopher, Mr. Potter, naughty, Sarcasm, satire, Snow Miser, think tank
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Three Chairs On A Porch: Two With Wings And One Without
Welcome to the coldest ever edition of Three Chairs on a Porch, Modern Philosophers! It was a frigid 9 degrees when my guests arrived on the porch of The House on the Hill, but luckily, one is used to an … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Holidays, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Bloom County, Christmas, George Bailey, Humor, It's a Wonderful Life, Modern Philosopher, Opus, Sarcasm, satire, talk show
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Wing Man: An Apprentice Angel’s Perspective on the George Bailey Incident
After last week’s surprise news that George Bailey is planning to run for the Democratic Presidential nomination in 2016 (here’s the Bailey post), it was inevitable that those around him would take advantage of the buzz and try to grab … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Holidays, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Books, Christmas, Clarence the Angel, George Bailey, Guardian Angels, Humor, It's a Wonderful Life, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire
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It’s a Wonderful Candidacy? George Bailey Hints at 2016 Presidential Run
What was supposed to be a simple holiday party turned into something much more consequential when Bedford Falls businessman George Bailey hinted at throwing his hat into the ring for the 2016 Democratic Presidential nomination. While Bailey has never held … Continue reading