Tag Archives: Life in Maine

Shoveling In The New Year

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Austin

Happy New Year, Modern Philosophers! Regular readers of this blog know that I don’t make a fuss about New Year’s resolutions, or believe that hanging a new calendar means we get a fresh start. Speaking of new calendars, though, I … Continue reading →

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Summer, Finally

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Austin

The first day Of Summer Began With a long, Sweaty run. What better way To celebrate The return Of warmer weather? The longest day Of a marathon year Did not Disappoint. The Yankees Won another game. I survived Another day … Continue reading →

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Use More Water, Ya Weirdo!

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Austin

I’m well aware that I’m supposed to drink a lot of water when I’m running and working out, Modern Philosophers, and I think I do an excellent job of that. However, my town has an issue with it.  So much … Continue reading →

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Spring Ain’t Sprung

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Austin

I had the day off, Modern Philosophers, and I planned to spend this first Thursday of Spring out on the front porch, where I’d do some writing and work on my tan. You see, I turn a shade of white … Continue reading →

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Snow Magnet

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Austin

I have a theory, Modern Philosophers, but I hesitate to share it because science has never really been my thing. I mean, I keep a team of scientists on retainer, aka locked in the basement, in case I ever need … Continue reading →

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Halfway Through The Days Of Terror

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Austin

I hope the title of this post didn’t mislead some of you, Modern Philosophers. Unfortunately, we are not at the midway point of President Trump’s term.  I’m sorry if I got your hopes up, but we still have a lot … Continue reading →

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When The Weather Outside Is Frightful

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Austin

“I noticed your post-run photo on my Facebook feed this morning,” The Devil informed me as he fished a bottle of Snapple out of the cooler.  “Ten degrees seems awfully chilly to be going outside for anything, let alone a … Continue reading →

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The Great Halloween Blackout

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Austin

Do I have a wild and scary Halloween story for you, Modern Philosophers! You might have thought it strange that I would vanish and the blog would go dark during my favorite holiday, but Mother Nature left me no choice! … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on a Walk (That Never Happened)

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Austin

There’s something in the Maine air lately, Modern Philosophers, that’s turned me into an insomniac with a glandular problem. The Republicans can scream at the top of their lungs that Global Warming isn’t a thing, but when I’m sweating my … Continue reading →

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It’s Hot, I’m Cool

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Austin

Walking around Like a bad ass In my Kylo Ren Tee shirt, Sweating in the Ninety degree heat, And being Totally cool With it. Why don’t I care That a heat wave Is scorching Maine And the sun Is relentlessly … Continue reading →

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