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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
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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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