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Tag Archives: Labor Day
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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Do Go Chasing Waterfalls
Happy Labor Day, Modern Philosophers! This holiday, which has traditionally marked the end of summer, is actually the last day of my vacation. I’m not looking forward to rejoining the rat race tomorrow, but I definitely took advantage of this … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged chasing your dream, end of vacation, Humor, Labor Day, Modern Philosopher, never give up, sarcasm, satire, Star Wars, Summer, writing
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Last Day of Vacation Blues
I couldn’t get out of my pajamas this morning, Modern Philosophers. And it wasn’t because I’d suddenly forgotten how to undress myself. Today is the last day of my vacation, and I figured if I never changed out of my … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged back to work, end of vacation, Humor, Labor Day, life, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, screenwriting, summer vacation
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Day Is Done…
As I do, Every night At this time, When the sun Disappears From the sky, I went out To the porch To take in The flag. I had learned As a Boy Scout That the flag Should never Be left … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Love, Poetry, Writing
Tagged American flag, dating, Labor Day, life, lonely, Love, Modern Philosopher, poem, Relationships, sadness, Weekend
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Is This Enough Labor To Properly Celebrate Labor Day?
I almost couldn’t (wouldn’t) get out of bed this morning, Modern Philosophers. When I checked my phone, it said it was a chilly 54 degrees. So, without any Deep Thought needed, I decided that staying under the warm covers was … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Holidays, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged bamboo, Humor, Labor Day, life, Modern Philosopher, mowing the lawn, running, Sarcasm, satire, triathlon, yard work
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An Icky, Sticky Labor Day (And I Mean That In A Good Way)
Happy Labor Day, Modern Philosophers! While we are trained from birth to think that Labor Day Weekend marks the end of Summer, the beloved season actually still has almost three weeks left. It definitely feels like Summer on this first … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Holidays, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Humor, Labor Day, Modern Philosopher, motivation, running, Sarcasm, satire, Summer
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Pope Francis To Help Deliver Babies on Labor Day
Originally posted on The Return of the Modern Philosopher:
Pope Francis I, by far the most popular head of the Catholic Church in centuries, is going to celebrate Labor Day in a unique way. Known as “The Partying Pontiff” for…
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged childbirth, Humor, labor, Labor Day, Modern Philosopher, Pope Francis, Sarcasm, satire
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The Frozen Hat Says Summer Isn’t Over Yet!
To those of you who say that Summer is over because Labor Day has passed, the Frozen Hat stares at you icily and advises you to not be so quick to close the door on the best season of the … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged end of summer, exercise, frozen hat, Humor, Labor Day, Modern Philosopher, running, Sarcasm, satire
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