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Tag Archives: Maine
Tis The (Halloween) Season
“You do realize it is October, correct?” The Devil asked with obvious disappointment in his voice. I knew what disappointment sounded like, having been addressed with it by my stepmother for far too long. My guest stood in the entrance … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged flash fiction, Haloween, Humor, Maine, Modern Philosopher, October, sarcasm, satire, short story, Sundays With Satan Short Story Series, The Devil
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Maine: A Beautiful Postcard
It has been a long, trying week, Modern Philosophers, so I needed to change it up a little tonight in an attempt to shake me out of my funk. Rather than wandering around the neighborhood along my usual route on … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged Bangor, car problems, dealing with stress, Fitness, Maine, Modern Philosopher, photography, sarcasm, satire, Summer, walking
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Make America Celebrate Again
Happy Fourth of July, Modern Philosophers! I’m writing this to you from the front porch of The House on the Hill with a perfect view of the American flag flying proudly to my left. There’s something about small town America … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged America, Bangor, Fourth of July, Humor, Independence Day, Maine, Modern Philosopher, parade, sarcasm, satire, small town America
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Inviting The President To Maine
Dear President Trump, I’ve noticed that work has been a bit stressful for you lately, and I wanted to suggest that a vacation in Maine might be exactly what you need. I know you like to go to your ritzy … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Politics
Tagged Donald Trump, Governor LePage, Humor, letter to the President, lobsters, Maine, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, summer vacation, vacationland
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Beat The Heat
It’s going to be a real scorcher in Maine today, Modern Philosophers! The weather wizards have looked into their crystal balls and seen a future where the mercury skyrockets to 91 degrees. That’s wicked hot, as the locals would say. … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Humor
Tagged health, Heat Miser, heat wave, Humor, Maine, Modern Philosopher, running, sarcasm, satire, weight loss
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20 Years Of Nite Show Fun
Sorry that there’s been nothing new on the blog for the last few days, Modern Philosophers, but I was busy writing monologue jokes for tonight’s historic taping of The Nite Show with Danny Cashman. Was the taping historic because this … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged 20th anniversary, Danny Cashman, Humor, late night TV, Maine, Modern Philosopher, monologue jokes, sarcasm, satire, The Nite Show, writing for television
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Road Trip!
Happy Friday, Modern Philosophers! I’m off from the desk job today because The Nite Show is going on a road trip! Today, Danny is taking our ragtag troupe of late night rebels to southern Maine for a taping in Westbrook. … Continue reading
