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Tag Archives: Relationships
Please Re-Lease Me
“I’m sorry I couldn’t go to the dealership with you on Friday,” Holly struggled to be heard over the gusting wind that blew her long hair every which way. “I had a stupid work meeting and I couldn’t get out … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, cars, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, money, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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That Postcard Moment
“Why can’t life always be like this?” Aaron asked before he took a long sip of his Snapple and stared out at the beautiful view. It was the first Sunday of May and the best friends were seated on their … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, positive thoughts, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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Walk The Dog
“I’ve officially adopted a new life philosophy,” Aaron bragged as a mischievous grin widened across his face. He then washed down the big announcement with a gulp of Snapple. It was the final Sunday of April and the best friends … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Philosophy, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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The Gilligan Hypothesis
“I’m back at that point where I’m convinced I’d much rather fend for myself on a desert island than try to continue to get along with the huddled masses,” Aaron declared. It was Sunday so the best friends were seated … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Gilligan's Island, Humor, introverts, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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Please Be Quiet, I’m Plotting
“You’re extremely quiet today,” Holly pointed out after taking a sip of her coffee. “Not that I’m complaining. For years I’ve wished you had a mute button so I could enjoy moments like this.” It was the Sunday before taxes … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, shot story, writing
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Down The Bunny Hole
“Happy Easter,” Aaron said with a smile as he raised his Snapple bottle in a salute. It was Easter Sunday, and the best friends had risen early to sit on their favorite bench next to the river. “Happy Easter,” Holly … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged best friends, Easter, Easter Basket, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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Don’t Be A Felix on Oscar Sunday
“So are you excited for the Oscars tonight?” Holly asked before she took a sip of her coffee. It was Academy Awards Sunday and the best friends were seated on their favorite bench, which gave them an excellent view of … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged Academy Awards, best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Oscars, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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Into the Trenches
“Well, I finally did it!” Aaron announced proudly. Holly stopped herself just as she was about to take a sip of her coffee. “Oh no. What did you do?” It was the Sunday before Presidents Day and the best friends … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, query letters, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, writing
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The Buffalo Compromise
“Fine!” Aaron relented with a heavy sigh. “I will accept your bribe and allow you to attend my Super Bowl party.” It was Super Bowl Sunday and the best friends were seated on their favorite bench next to the river. … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, buffalo wings, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, Super Bowl
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Fight For Your Right To Hibernate
“I’ve come up with a solution for dealing with my hatred of winter,” Aaron announced smugly. It was the first Sunday of February. Temperatures in Maine were finally in the teens after being well below zero for over twenty-four hours. … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged hibernation, Humor, Modern Philosopher, polar vortex, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, Science, winter
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