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Tag Archives: life hacks
Smashing Icicles Rejuvenates The Soul
If I were ever to write a Self Help book, Modern Philosophers, it would borrow the title of this blog post. As I discovered after work today, smashing icicles really does rejuvenate the soul. You can simply trust me on … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged coping skills, Humor, icicles, life hacks, Maine, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, winter
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Stress: The Final Frontier
The movie Alien taught me many things, Modern Philosophers, but one of my most important takeaways was that in space, no one can hear you scream. I’ve often wondered if the same is true about stress and space. Would anyone … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged coping skills, Humor, introvert, life hacks, mental health, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, stress
16 Comments
Through The Looking Glass
As a proud, lifetime member of Introverts Club (the first rule of Introverts Club is that there are NEVER any meetings!), I don’t mind a little alone time. To be honest, I’m not that impressed by the world around me, … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged coronavirus, Covid 19, friends, Humor, life hacks, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, social distancing, stay at home, the power of conversation
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Live Every Day Like It’s Friday
I recently heard someone say “Live every day like it’s your last”, Modern Philosophers, and I wondered what the hell was wrong with that person. The individual was on some news show, talking about the Coronavirus, and I think they … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged advice, coronavirus, Friday, Humor, life, life hacks, Modern Philosopher, Philosophy, Sarcasm, satire, whimsy
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Coping With The Death Of My Fitbit
I’m not very good at dealing with loss, Modern Philosophers. After years of rooting for the Jets, you’d think I’d be used to it by now, but it still gets to me. Maybe I’m an introvert because if I lock … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Humor
Tagged FitBit, Fitness, fitness tracker, health, Humor, life hacks, Modern Philosopher, running, sarcasm, satire
17 Comments
He Shall Wear A Crown Of Ice
I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but Heat Miser has been making a real nuisance of himself this weekend, Modern Philosophers. Usually, it’s Snow Miser causing my life to be miserable, but he has apparently tagged in the evil red … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Humor
Tagged Fitness, health, Heat Miser, heat wave, Humor, life hacks, Modern Philosopher, running, sarcasm, satire
11 Comments
Advice I Wish I’d Been Given
One of my good friends turns thirty today, Modern Philosophers. Understandably, she is upset because society has led her to believe that turning thirty is a bad thing. I beg to differ. As she was lamenting hitting this milestone, I … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged advice, growing up, Humor, life, life hacks, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, turning thirty
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Why Aren’t More People Laughing?
Do you ever feel like you’re in on a joke, but no one else gets it, Modern Philosophers? That’s how life seems lately. The world around me is toxic. Everyone is so damn negative. There’s too much complaining, an excessive … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged be happy, enjoy life, Humor, laugh, life hacks, Modern Philosopher, Philosophy, positive thinking, sarcasm, satire
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The Single Guy’s Guide To Being Sick
One of the few, if not only, perks of being sick, Modern Philosophers, is having someone take care of you. When you’re single, though, you don’t even get that. So falling ill is a real annoyance, and can be a … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Humor
Tagged advice, being sick, dating, Humor, life hacks, Modern Philosopher, Parks and Recreation, sarcasm, satire, single life, winter cold
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