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Aaron Shovel Arms
“Why do you keep rubbing your arm?” Holly asked between sips of her coffee. “Did you pitch another complete game last night?” It was the final Sunday of January, which meant it was not baseball season, but that only made … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcam, satire, short story, snow removal
9 Comments
No Classified Documents Found In Blog Archives
I’ve never been much of a follower, Modern Philosophers, but since all the cool kids seem to be doing the Take Home Classified Documents Challenge, I wanted to be absolutely positive that I hadn’t caved to peer pressure. Since this … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged classified documents, government, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Politics, Sarcasm, satire, top secret files
8 Comments
Writing Up A Blizzard
“Are you prepared for the big storm?” Holly asked before taking a sip of her coffee. It was Sunday, a large snowstorm was barreling towards them, but the best friends were calmly seated on their favorite bench next to the … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, Snow Day
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Update on the Novel Process
Have no fear, Modern Philosophers, I am alive and well! I appreciate that some of you have reached out to check on me since the blog has been so quiet in the new year. I wanted to assure you that … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged agents, Humor, Modern Philosopher, novels, publishing, query letters, Sarcasm, satire, writing
12 Comments
A Person of Higher Interest
“I went to the bank yesterday…” Aaron started to tell his story. It was Sunday and a snowstorm was due to arrive later in the day. While the best friends sat on their favorite bench next to the river, ominous … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged banking, best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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The Resolute Bench
“Happy New Year!” Holly declared as he plopped down on the bench next to Aaron and immediately chugged half of her coffee. It was New Year’s Day and the best friend were seated on their favorite bench next to the … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, New Year's Day, New Year's Resolutions, Sarcasm, satire, short story
5 Comments
The Undisputed Champions of Texas, Part 45
The mood in the apartment varied depending on where one was. Aspen paced the hardwood floors like she had something on her mind, but didn’t know how to say it or to whom. She finally decided to halt her movements … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged crime, detective, fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, mystery, Sarcasm, satire, serial, short story
7 Comments
A Midwinter Night’s Dream
It wasn’t much as far as dreams go. However, when I woke up and realized it had only been a dream, I wanted to cry. Because it had been about her. As much as I want to, I rarely dream … Continue reading
Posted in Love
Tagged Broken Heart, dating, Dreams, feelings, loneliness, Love, Modern Philosopher, Relationships
9 Comments
Merry Christmas From The Brunoverse
Merry Christmas, Modern Philosophers! Christmas has thrown a monkey wrench into my writing schedule, but I wanted to take a few moments on Christmas morning to send you all warm, holiday wishes. You might have noticed that Aaron and Holly … Continue reading
The Blackout Before Christmas
Twas the day before Christmas, Santa comes in one day, And the best friends were meeting, Instead of on Sunday… “What happened last night is all the proof I need that Santa Claus exists,” Aaron declared before chugging half of … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged blackout, Christmas, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Santa Claus, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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