Tag Archives: Leprechaun

Leprechaun Portfolio Diversity

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Austin

“Do you think leprechauns give any consideration to diversifying their portfolios?” Aaron asked shortly after he had settled in on his bench on his side of the river walk path. On the other side of the path, Holly smiled brightly … Continue reading →

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Singapore Sling

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Austin

“Have you ever been to Singapore, Austin?” The Devil asked, and caught me completely off guard as I entered the living room with six bottles of Snapple for the cooler. He spent every Sunday at The House on the Hill, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be So Cavalier With My Shillelagh

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Austin

One of the worst things about Notre Dame having an afternoon game, Modern Philosophers, was that Maine’s lone Leprechaun was usually sober enough to cause a ruckus at The House on the Hill before kickoff. Seamus had spent the last … Continue reading →

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Is That A Shillelagh, Or Are You Just Glad To See Me?

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Austin

Whenever I hear a commotion on the roof of The House on the Hill, I know it’s one of two things, Modern Philosophers. And neither option is good. Either the Ghosts who live in my attic are freaking out and … Continue reading →

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Think Of It As Friday Eve

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Austin

A fog of confusion hung over The House on the Hill this morning, Modern Philosophers. I awakened from an odd dream convinced that it was Friday (which would be a good thing), and realized I had not prepared or purchased … Continue reading →

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I Hope The Leprechaun Can’t Find Me On The Roof

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Austin

“What are you doing up here?” Gary the Gargoyle asked as I climbed out of the attic window and onto the roof.  “Don’t you have a houseful of guests?” Gary was right, and I motioned for him to lower his … Continue reading →

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The Leprechaun, The Witch, And The Kissing Booth

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Austin

Who knew that the desire to kiss me could lead to such a problem between two of my closest friends, Modern Philosophers? That sounds like a very confusing opening line, so perhaps I should clarify. I don’t mean that either … Continue reading →

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Kiss Me I’m Irish Curious

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Austin

I had just come in from smashing away at the ice that has turned my front walk into a sliding hazard for the past month, and I was feeling pretty manly about it. “Hulk smash!” might have been uttered multiple … Continue reading →

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March’s First Snow Brings Shamrock Seeds For St. Paddy’s Day

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Austin

You know it’s March because Seamus, Maine’s only Leprechaun, becomes a constant presence at The House on the Hill. “It’s happenin’, Laddie,” he yelled as he barged into my home without knocking, trailing snow across my hardwood floor.  “Me heart … Continue reading →

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The Klutz: A Perfect Gift For Eight Crazy Nights

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Austin

“You know, klutz is one of my peoples’ words,” Hanukkah Harry had to shout from the front porch of The House on the Hill to be heard over Seamus’ hysterical laughter.  “That just makes this so perfect.” Even Harry was … Continue reading →

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