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Tag Archives: NYU
Don’t Disturb The Writer!
I can always tell when The Devil is staring. It is a sensation one does not soon forget, and it is also annoying as Hell. “Did you need something?” I asked without looking up from my laptop. I was out … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged don't disturb the writer, Humor, Modern Philosopher, NYU, sarcasm, satire, short story, Sundays With Satan Short Story Series, The Devil, TV pilot, writing
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Green Lights And Mending Fences
It was busy week at The House on the Hill, Modern Philosophers, and I’m excited that it’s all because of writing projects. The day after blogging about my plans to write a TV Pilot based on my four crazy years … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged college friends, Humor, Modern Philosopher, NYU, sarcasm, satire, screenwriting, the creative process, The Retirement Party, TV pilot, writing for TV
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Glory Days, Well They’ll Make You Write
It’s important that we learn from our mistakes, Modern Philosophers. What I’ve learned from mine is that they can be quite entertaining if I write about them properly. Almost everything I write has some basis in real life events. The … Continue reading
I Want My $300!
I hear the same questions from my coworkers every morning, Modern Philosophers, as they pass my desk on their way to clock in for the day… Did you sleep here last night? When’s the last time you’ve been home? Are … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Better Off Dead, finances, Humor, John Cusack, Modern Philosopher, money, MTV, NYU, sarcasm, satire, work
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After Dinner Mints: Rain Day
Necessity is the mother of invention, Modern Philosophers, and with that in mind, I’d like to introduce a new feature on the blog. After Dinner Mints is a random collection Deep Thoughts that spill out of me on nights when … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged blogging, Humor, Modern Philosopher, NYU, NYU Film, rain, sarcasm, satire, screenwriting, spiral notebooks, writing
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Why I Am So Grateful For Our Veterans
Happy Veterans Day, Modern Philosophers! I made sure the flag was flying proudly from the porch of The House on the Hill before I left for my morning run. Our Veterans deserve to be celebrated, remembered, honored, and admired. I … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Air Force, Army, Gulf War, life, Marine Corps, Modern Philosopher, Navy, NYU, Veteran's Day, Veterans, Vietnam War
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Here’s To You, Dad!
Today is my father’s birthday, Modern Philosophers. While Big Austin has been gone for some time now, February 11 will always be his special day. I think about Dear Old Dad, as he liked to refer to himself, quite often, … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love, Philosophy
Tagged birthday, Brooklyn, Dad, Humor, memories, Modern Philosopher, NYU, Sarcasm, satire, Schaefer Beer
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New Year’s Super Fudge Chunk
Tucker’s New Year’s Eve tradition had started during his Freshman year at NYU. A group from his dorm was going to Times Square for the ball drop, and they wanted him to join them. Being a native New Yorker, Tucker … Continue reading
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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The Library: Babysitter, Tutor, Friend, and Muse
It’s a hot, icky night in Maine, Modern Philosophers, but I still walked to the Brewer Public Library to get a new book. Whenever I finish a novel, I’m eager to get started on the next one, and I still … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy, Writing
Tagged Brooklyn, Humor, inspiration, Library, Modern Philosopher, NYU, Reading, Sarcasm, satire, writer
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