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Tag Archives: New Year’s Day
Shoveling In The New Year
Happy New Year, Modern Philosophers! Regular readers of this blog know that I don’t make a fuss about New Year’s resolutions, or believe that hanging a new calendar means we get a fresh start. Speaking of new calendars, though, I … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged Christmas vacation, Happy New Year, Humor, Life in Maine, Modern Philosopher, New Year's Day, New Year's Resolutions, sarcasm, satire, shoveling snow
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2018: A Year Not To Review
New Year’s Day is just around the corner, Modern Philosophers, so I thought I’d do one of those Year in Review posts to sum up the year that was 2018. But then I quickly realized that 2018 wasn’t exactly a … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged achievements, finding the silver lining, Happy New Year, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, New Year's Day, pet adoption, sarcasm, satire, year in review
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My New Year’s Fight Club Resolution
Everyone knows the first rule of Fight Club, Modern Philosophers. I don’t want to get anyone into trouble, so we won’t discuss it any further. However, I’m wondering why that same rule shouldn’t be used for New Year’s resolutions. After … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged Fight Club, Happy New Year, Humor, Modern Philosopher, motivation, New Year's Day, New Year's Resolutions, personal goals, sarcasm, satire
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2017 Promises Not To Suck
In a hastily called news conference just hours before the Times Square ball drop, Father Time promised that 2017 will not suck like 2016 did, Modern Philosophers. “I resolve that the @#$% stops with me, and Baby New Year will … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged Baby New Year, Donald Trump, Father Time, Happy New Year, Humor, Modern Philosopher, New Year's Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Resolutions, sarcasm, satire
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Father Time Stuns World By Signing One Year Extension
In a stunning development, Father Time announced today that he has signed a one year contract extension, Modern Philosophers. While the terms of this unprecedented deal were not immediately disclosed, it is definitely the biggest move of the free agent … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Baby New Year, contracts, Father Time, free agency, Humor, Modern Philosopher, New Year's Day, New Year's Eve, sarcasm, satire, Times Square Ball Drop
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Monday Morning Coffee Club: 12/28/15
It’s the last Monday of 2015, Modern Philosophers! Somehow, we’ve gotten the calendar to exhaust its supply of this most horrible day of the week, and lived to tell the tale. Of course, Monday is going out in typical Monday … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Holidays, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged blog love, coffee, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, Monday, New Year's Day, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, secret identity
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New Year’s Resolutions Are Hell
“Thanks again for your help today,” I said with a wink as I slapped my guest on the leg. The Devil looked up from the Sunday paper and raised an eyebrow. “I have no idea what you mean.” The Devilish … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Philosophy, Writing
Tagged fiction, Football, Humor, Jets, Modern Philosopher, New Year's Day, New Year's Resolutions, sarcasm, satire, short story, The Devil
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