Tag Archives: mowing the lawn

The Landscaping Hunger Games

Posted on June 12, 2021 by Austin

There’s a reason they never arm the writers in movies, Modern Philosophers. They just let them believe that whole “The pen is mightier than the sword!” idea so that writers don’t go out on the battlefield and injure themselves and … Continue reading →

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The Thoughtlessness Of Grass

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Austin

A friend asked what I was doing this weekend, Modern Philosophers, and I rambled off a few random, but relaxing things. Then I added that since the grass refuses to stop growing, I really should mow the lawn. That got … Continue reading →

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Why Don’t You Go Mow Yourself?

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Austin

Now that we’ve finally put away the snow shovels, it was only a matter of time before we rolled out the lawnmowers, Modern Philosophers. That annual right of Spring happened tonight at The House on the Hill.  I managed to … Continue reading →

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Losing Mow-Mentum

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Austin

Have you ever had one of those days, Modern Philosophers, where you know you did an extraordinary amount of work, yet you feel like you’ve accomplished absolutely nothing? That was how today went for me. Once again, I arrived at … Continue reading →

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To Hell With Mowing The Lawn

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Austin

“I think mankind has made a ridiculous waste of free will,” The Devil declared as he handed me a Snapple from the cooler and then took one for himself. We were sitting on the front porch of The House on … Continue reading →

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Is This Enough Labor To Properly Celebrate Labor Day?

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Austin

I almost couldn’t (wouldn’t) get out of bed this morning, Modern Philosophers. When I checked my phone, it said it was a chilly 54 degrees.  So, without any Deep Thought needed, I decided that staying under the warm covers was … Continue reading →

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The Sweaty Dog Days Of August Have Arrived!

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Austin

Can you believe it’s already August, Modern Philosophers? That incessant barking that kept waking you up all morning was from the Dog Days of August.  They have arrived, and you need to Jump Start Your Summer before all that’s left … Continue reading →

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You Never Forget Your First Mow Job

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Austin

I have been putting off mowing the lawn for as long as possible, Modern Philosophers, because once you give in to the task, you become the grass’ bitch. That’s the law of the land, baby.  If you want to live … Continue reading →

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New Maine Law Allows Gargoyle Attacks On Noisy Neighbors

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Austin

Happy Sunday, Modern Philosophers!  Care to guess how I know it’s Sunday?  I know because that’s the day of the week I’m awakened at 8AM by the guy next door mowing the lawn! I guess I should be grateful that … Continue reading →

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When Ants Attack…Sweaty Runners

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Austin

Perhaps today is the day I sell the story of my crazy adventures to Syfy.  I was the victim of a harrowing ant attack, and I am desperately trying to get this all down on my blog before the ant … Continue reading →

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