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Tag Archives: Notre Dame
Chilly Days Are Chili Days
I’m a complicated guy, Modern Philosophers, but I have a very simply cooking philosophy: When it’s chilly, make chili. I’ve had a big pot of chili simmering on the stove all day. The House on the Hill has never smelled … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged chili, Cooking, fall weather, food, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Notre Dame, Sarcasm, satire, Yankees
7 Comments
Cheer, Cheer For St. Paddy’s Day
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Modern Philosophers! Or Happy Paddy’s Day, as Melissa insists on calling it. I had expected today to be happiest Paddy’s Day in the celebrated history of The House on the Hill, but life has a way … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Love, Writing
Tagged Brooklyn, Dad, family, Football, Humor, Love, Modern Philosopher, Notre Dame, sarcasm, satire, St Patricks' Day
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Chili, Notre Dame, and Star Wars: Living The American Dream
It’s been an interesting Saturday at The House on the Hill, Modern Philosophers. I went for my usual morning run, and was delighted to find that it was almost 60 degrees. Aside from a strong wind over the last half … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged chili, chili fries, college football, food, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, Notre Dame, Sarcasm, satire, Star Wars
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Don’t Be So Cavalier With My Shillelagh
One of the worst things about Notre Dame having an afternoon game, Modern Philosophers, was that Maine’s lone Leprechaun was usually sober enough to cause a ruckus at The House on the Hill before kickoff. Seamus had spent the last … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged college football, Fighting Irish, football picks, Go Irish, Humor, Leprechaun, Modern Philosopher, Notre Dame, Sarcasm, satire, Virginia Cavaliers
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Is That A Shillelagh, Or Are You Just Glad To See Me?
Whenever I hear a commotion on the roof of The House on the Hill, I know it’s one of two things, Modern Philosophers. And neither option is good. Either the Ghosts who live in my attic are freaking out and … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy, Writing
Tagged college football, fiction, Fighting Irish, football picks, Humor, Leprechaun, Modern Philosopher, Notre Dame, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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I Hope The Leprechaun Can’t Find Me On The Roof
“What are you doing up here?” Gary the Gargoyle asked as I climbed out of the attic window and onto the roof. “Don’t you have a houseful of guests?” Gary was right, and I motioned for him to lower his … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy, Writing
Tagged College Basketball, gargoyle, Humor, Leprechaun, March Madness, Modern Philosopher, NCAA tournament, Notre Dame, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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The Anxious Leprechaun
Cheer, cheer For old Notre Dame. Seamus is anxiously Awaiting the game. He is pacing And singing The Notre Dame Fight Song. The rest of us Are cringing Must he sing For so long? We know he’s excited Since he’s … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy, Poetry
Tagged college football, Fighting Irish, Florida State, Humor, leprechauns, Modern Philosopher, Notre Dame, Sarcasm, satire
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What The Sun Devil Are You Doing To Me, Lucifer?
I’ve got a Devil of a problem on my hands, Modern Philosophers… Apparently, Satan has invited all his demonic friends over to The House on the Hill (which I still own, but he seems to have possessed!) to watch the … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Arizona State, college football, Devil, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Notre Dame, Sarcasm, satan, satire
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Maine’s Beloved Leprechaun Falls Victim to Cruel, Heartless Hoax
As those of you who follow this blog know, one of my dearest friends is Seamus, Maine’s lone Leprechaun. I’ve written several posts about my little friend with the pot of gold, and we really bonded this year over our … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Fighting Irish, Humor, internet hoaxes, Ireland, Irish, leprechauns, Manti Te'o, Modern Philosophers, Notre Dame, satire, Seamus, St Patrick, St Patricks' Day
41 Comments