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Tag Archives: Maine
Searching For Motivation In The Snow
My love/hate relationship with running has taken on an “I think we should see other people” status recently, Modern Philosophers. Winter is always a difficult time to stay motivated with my running program. I always used to take winters off, … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Humor
Tagged Fitness, health, Humor, Maine, Modern Philosopher, motivation, running, sarcasm, satire, snow, winter
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Sasquatch Thankful For Trump’s Impeachment Hearings
With Thanksgiving so close, Modern Philosophers, people are crawling out of the woodwork, or in this case, hiking out of the North Woods, to share that for which they are thankful. Today, I had an unexpected visitor at The House … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged Bigfoot, Humor, impeachment, Maine, Modern Philosopher, Politics, sarcasm, Sasquatch, satire, Thanksgiving, Trump
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Hey, Why The Long Week?
The season hasn’t even officially begun yet, but it’s already been a miserable winter, Modern Philosophers. I was texting a friend yesterday, and admitted that it had been a long, stressful week. When she asked why I felt that way, … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged Fitness, Humor, life, Maine, Modern Philosopher, Post Traumatic Snow Disorder, running, sarcasm, satire, Seasonal Affective Disorder, winter
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Running To Stay Warm
Maine is on a different schedule from the rest of the country when it comes to the dog days of winter, Modern Philosophers. The 182 Days of Terror, otherwise known as Winter in Maine, began forty days ago on October … Continue reading
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Tagged cold weather, Fitness, health, Humor, Maine, Modern Philosopher, running, sarcasm, satire, winter
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Halloween Brings Out The Wacky Neighbors
Halloween Season is in full swing in Maine, Modern Philosophers. As a result, the state has been flooded with tourists looking to celebrate their favorite holiday. Most of them, of course, are Otherworldly Beings, who flock to Maine from all … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged demons, ghouls, Halloween, Humor, Maine, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, werewolves, Witches
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The Leaves Might Change…
The leaves might change, but the runs remain the same… I added that philosophical gem to the photo on the left, when I posted it on Facebook the other morning, Modern Philosophers. I took the picture during my run. It … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Autumn, Fall, Fall Foliage, Humor, life, Maine, Modern Philosopher, running, sarcasm, satire, writing
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Get Your Shots, It’s Werewolf Season!
We are neck deep in the Halloween Season, Modern Philosophers, which means it’s time for my annual PSA about the importance of getting your shots. Sure, a flu shot is very helpful this time of year, but if you’re in … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged Halloween, health, Humor, Maine, Modern Philosopher, rabies, sarcasm, satire, werewolves
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Bring On The Chili Weather
There’s a giant pot of chili on the stove, There’s a giant pot of chili on the stove, There’s a giant pot of chili, And this song is pretty silly, There’s a giant pot of chili on the stove! Yes, … Continue reading
Putting My Running Injury In Check
My slow, boring spiral into a life as a couch potato nearly drove me to madness, Modern Philosophers! I’m the first to admit that running isn’t my favorite activity. However, when I had it taken away from me by my … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Humor
Tagged Fitness, health, Humor, injury, Maine, Modern Philosopher, motivation, plantar faciitis, running, sarcasm, satire
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Rewriting The Dream
I decided to eat breakfast out on the porch this morning, Modern Philosophers. It was a perfect summer morning. Clear blue sky. Gentle breeze. So quiet that the only other sound was that of birds singing. It doesn’t get much … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged American dream, divorce, family, future plans, Humor, life, Maine, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcasm, satire
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