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Sticks and Stones
Holly took in a deep breath of fresh air and smiled. “I love football weather!” she exclaimed and then took a sip of her coffee. It was a gorgeous Sunday morning along the river in Maine. The weather people would … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Maine, Modern Philosopher, New York, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, Yankees
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Craving New York Pizza
I have a serious craving for New York pizza right now, Modern Philosophers. The first one to send a large mushroom and pepperoni pie to The House on the Hill will be written into my will. Maybe it’s all this … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged comfort food, cravings, food, Humor, Modern Philosopher, New York, New York style pizza, Pizza, Sarcasm, satire, stay at home
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Why The Super Bowl Makes Time Travel A Necessity
I am a huge sports fan, Modern Philosophers. In my youth, I desperately tried to be an athlete, but I was too small, too scrawny, and too incredibly incompetent at hitting a baseball. That didn’t prevent me, however, from rooting … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, New York, New York Jets, Reggie Jackson, sarcasm, satire, Super Bowl, Time Travel, Yankees
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My Top 5 States Of The Union
In honor of President Obama’s final State of the Union Address tonight, Modern Philosophers, I thought I’d address my My Top 5 states of the Union. While it was not easy to narrow down the field from 50 to 5, … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy, Politics
Tagged Humor, Idaho, Maine, Modern Philosopher, My Top 5, New York, North Dakota, Politics, President Obama, State of Union, Texas
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Happy Bastille Day! A Rambling About First Love
Originally posted on The Return of the Modern Philosopher:
Bonjour, mes amis! Happy Bastille Day! While I know the French can be rather annoying, and they tend to judge us Modern Philosophers at they glare at us icily from beneath…
Posted in Dating, Holidays, Humor, Love, Philosophy
Tagged Bastille Day, first love, life, memories, Modern Philosopher, New York, Relationships, South Street Seaport, Summer
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Express Train To Hell
The Devil returned to the living room with a tray of his famous Hellfire Wings straight from the oven. Never had The House on the Hill smelled so good. “I knew these would be the perfect snack for the rubber … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy, Writing
Tagged hell, history, Humor, Modern Philosopher, New York, NYC Subway, Sarcasm, satire, short story, Subway Series, The Devil
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The Devil’s Review Of Hell On Earth
“The whole reason I come up here is to get some time away from Hell,” The Devil whined as he plopped down onto the couch next to me. In his hand, he held the bag of Humpty Dumpty BBQ Chips … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged ball drop, hell, Humor, Modern Philosopher, New Year's Eve, New York, Sarcasm, satire, short story, The Devil, Times Square
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Protesters Demand That Baby New Year Wear More Clothes
A group calling themselves Guardians Rallying Against Naked New Year (GRANNY) picketed outside of City Hall in New York City today, Modern Philosophers, demanding that the New Year’s Eve Time Square Ball Drop be canceled unless Baby New Year puts … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Baby New Year, Humor, Modern Philosopher, New Year's Day, New Year's Eve, New York, nudity, Sarcasm, satire, Times Square, Times Square Ball Drop
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The Time I Was In Ghostbusters 2
I was going through an old photo album last night, Modern Philosophers, and came across the photo on the left. I thought it was time to share the story behind it with you. That is me on the set of … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged acting, extra, Ghostbusters 2, Humor, Modern Philosopher, New York, NYU, Sarcasm, satire
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From The NYC Files: The Time I Went To The Movies With U2!
There were so many great benefits to going to NYU, Modern Philosophers. I got to live in Greenwich Village and have the greatest city in the world as my campus. When I walked out my door, Washington Square Park was … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Humor, Modern Philosopher, movie premiere, New York, NYU, Rattle and Hum, Sarcasm, satire, U2
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