Tag Archives: pandemic

Who Was That Unmasked Man?

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Austin

Holly looked over at Aaron, and raised an eyebrow at the sight of the big, goofy grin on his face. “What’s that for?” she asked suspiciously. It was Sunday, the sun was shining, and it finally felt like Spring.  The … Continue reading →

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Two Negatives Can Be Positive

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Austin

One of the things I hate most about being single, Modern Philosophers, is that there isn’t that someone special around to settle me down when my anxiety skyrockets. I’m a writer with a vivid imagination, which means I am outstanding … Continue reading →

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Diary of an Unused COVID Face Mask

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Austin

Dear Diary, I don’t understand people. Why am I sitting here in this box when I should be out there on someone’s face?  They realize there is a pandemic going on, right? Not only am I simple to use, but … Continue reading →

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Restocking My Panic Pantry

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Austin

Doesn’t the title of this blog post sound like an excellent metaphor for the life of a guy with a plethora of fears and phobias, Modern Philosophers? Can you imagine me figuratively restocking my metaphoric panic pantry ever time something … Continue reading →

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Play Nice, Stay Safe, Don’t Suck

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Austin

There is no disputing that we live in challenging, stressful, unsettling times, Modern Philosophers. The Coronavirus has disrupted our lives, made us fear going outside and being around others, and left us with a very uncertain future. Such a seismic … Continue reading →

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Will We Become A Feral Society?

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Austin

Sometimes I say something as a joke, Modern Philosophers, but after I give it some thought, I realize that there’s a serious idea protruding from the humor. The other day, I was texting a friend, and I said something like … Continue reading →

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A Day Of Rest From Anxiety

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Austin

Sunday is supposed to be a day of rest, Modern Philosophers, but I’m not sure from what I’m supposed to be resting if I’m currently out of work and supposed to be staying home all day. And then I had … Continue reading →

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Sunshine Does Not Negate Social Distancing!

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Austin

I’m a bit pissed off at my fellow man right now, Modern Philosophers. Don’t worry.  I’m probably not angry at any of you.  Unless, of course, you were out on the river walk this morning during my run. As I’ve … Continue reading →

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Social Distancing Is My Jam

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Austin

This Coronavirus/Covid 19 Pandemic makes for anxious times, Modern Philosophers, but if you are an introvert, you should already be well prepared. Introverts have been training their whole lives for something like this.  We never quite knew why, but we … Continue reading →

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Another Benefit Of Being An Introvert

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Austin

People often try to convince me that being an introvert is a bad thing, Modern Philosophers. Truth be told, I never listen to them.  I just lock myself inside the secure basement bunker of The House on the Hill, where … Continue reading →

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