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Tag Archives: money
Please Re-Lease Me
“I’m sorry I couldn’t go to the dealership with you on Friday,” Holly struggled to be heard over the gusting wind that blew her long hair every which way. “I had a stupid work meeting and I couldn’t get out … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, cars, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, money, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
6 Comments
The Spare Bedroom, Part 6
There wasn’t much crime in Lightning Bug Junction, which is one of the reasons why Jake’s misdeeds had sparked so much interest among the locals. The low crime rate also meant that Sheriff Travis Nadeau was almost always available when … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged crime, fiction, Modern Philosopher, money, mystery, serial, short story, small town, writing
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Opening A Window To Change
As you probably know, Modern Philosophers, one of my core beliefs is that change is bad. Not only is it bad, but it is also horrifying and murder on the stress levels. The House on the Hill, which has served … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged change, embracing change, home improvements, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, money, new windows, Sarcasm, satire
11 Comments
Don’t Set Your Happiness Budget Too Low
I was raised by a very frugal woman to be extremely tight with money, Modern Philosophers. Don’t get me wrong, this philosophy has certainly come in handy at times. It helped me to put myself through college on only a … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged advice, budget, frugal living, Humor, life hacks, Modern Philosopher, money, Sarcasm, satire
25 Comments
The Joy of Waiting
I am not a patient man, Modern Philosophers. To that point, I am impatiently drumming my fingers on the table while waiting for you to finally finish reading this post so you can like and comment on it. I do … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged business, customer service, economics, Humor, Modern Philosopher, money, Sarcasm, satire, wait times
8 Comments
Registering A Complaint
“You know what really pisses me off?” Aaron asked the moment they sat down on their bench that overlooked the river. “There are so many things, so I have a million guesses,” Holly replied with a mischievous smile on her … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, cars, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, money, Sarcasm, satire, short story
15 Comments
The Second Coming (Of The Contractor)
Twelve years of Catholic schooling taught me the importance of faith, Modern Philosophers. So even after my hopes for new windows at The House on the Hill were dashed by the $43,000 estimate for them to be installed, I did … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged home improvements, Humor, Modern Philosopher, money, sarcasm, satire, windows
5 Comments
The $43,000 Question
What would you do with $43,000, Modern Philosophers? It’s not a trick question, and there are no wrong answers. I’m just curious how you would spend that amount of money if you had it. I know it’s an odd amount, … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged economics, home improvement, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, money, sarcasm, satire, windows
18 Comments
Why Do Good Things Require So Much Work?
It’s never a good thing when my blog’s Board of Directors requests a meeting, Modern Philosophers. I thought that when I sold the blog, I’d take the money and run, but someone stupidly signed a deal agreeing to a partial … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged bamboo, blogging, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, money, Philosophy, Sarcasm, satire
8 Comments
A Man Of Very Few Hats
Have I ever mentioned that I hate change, Modern Philosophers? That was a joke, of course. I loathe change. I fear it. I hide from it in my basement bunker. My stepmother also raised me to be frugal. She never … Continue reading