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Gargoyle On A Cold Snowy Roof
I crept carefully out of the attic window, and stepped out onto the snow covered roof. Thankfully, the snow had stopped, but that didn’t make my journey through several inches of the stuff any less treacherous. The Gargoyle sat silently … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged flash fiction, gargoyle, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
2 Comments
Don’t Put So Much Pressure On 2021
Happy New Year, Modern Philosophers! I wanted to kick off 2021 by getting one of my contractually obligated philosophical posts out of the way. Before we go too deep down the rabbit hole of how 2021 needs to be better … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged expectations, Happy New Year, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, New Year's Day, New Year's Resolutions, Sarcasm, satire
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Lies Christmas Told Me
It’s Christmas Eve, Modern Philosophers, and once again, I’m doing my best to navigate this confusing time of year. Right now, I’m all alone on this festive day, but I do have the day off and I’m watching Bad Santa, … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged Christmas, Christmas spirit, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire
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When Your Dreams Chase You
I’ve been having trouble sleeping again, Modern Philosophers. Some of it has to do with the weather, the stress brought about by the pandemic and turmoil in our country, and a fear that things might only get worse after Election … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged abandonment issues, divorce, dream interpretation, haunting, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, nightmares, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire
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Sometimes When I’m Bored…
My mind is almost always going a mile a minute, Modern Philosophers. Deep Thoughts are flashing from one synapse to another, and my brain is like a pinball machine as creative ideas bounce around seeking to grab my full attention … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged boredom, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, Philosophy, Sarcasm, satire, writing
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Driving With My Head In The Clouds
It was a typical Monday, Modern Philosophers, which means I returned to The House on the Hill beaten and exhausted after a long day in the trenches. Rather than just wallow in my basement bunker as I wondered why people … Continue reading
Ravioli II: Long May She Reign
As promised, Modern Philosophers, I have returned with Part 2 of the story about Saturday’s wild adventures. Loyal readers know that I’m not the world’s biggest fan of driving, that I haven’t had good luck with cars, and that I … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged car shopping, cars, finances, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, money, RAV4, Sarcasm, satire
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Always Happy When It Rains
Have you ever noticed that the world sucks less when it’s raining, Modern Philosophers? Before you come at me, I understand that the world around me doesn’t change in any metaphysical way when the skies open and the clouds weep. … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged coping skills, Humor, life, mental health, Modern Philosopher, Philosophy, rain, Sarcasm, satire, stress, stress relief
14 Comments
Is This Thing Still On???
Hello? Hello??? Is this thing still on? Can anyone hear me? How’s it going, Modern Philosophers? Have you missed me? Sorry to suddenly disappear from the blogosphere without warning, but life happened. There’s just been so much going on in … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged coronavirus, finding an escape, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, new normal, Racism, Sarcasm, satire, stay home, writing
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Just Look At The Clouds
Sometimes, I just like to look at the clouds, Modern Philosophers. I find them to be very compelling. They can be so beautiful, but also so menacing. When a storm is on the horizon, the clouds let you know. If … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged happiness, hope, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, Peace, Sarcasm, satire, tolerance, understanding
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