Tag Archives: Religion

The Early Bird Gets The Home Renovation

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Austin

Holly stifled a yawn before taking an extra large gulp of her coffee. It was a beautiful Autumn morning in Maine, but maybe a little too early for Holly’s liking.  As always, the best friends were seated on their favorite … Continue reading →

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Why Not Make It A Great Friday?

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Austin

Happy Good Friday, Modern Philosophers! Growing up Catholic, this was a day that always confused me.  Even back then, dressed in my Catholic school boy uniform, I was still metaphorically wearing the toga of the Modern Philosopher. The thing was, … Continue reading →

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Here Comes Satan Cottontail

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Austin

“Happy Easter!” The Devil declared excitedly as he entered the living room carrying the largest Easter basket I had ever seen. After he’d placed the behemoth gift on the table, I was finally able to catch a glimpse of my … Continue reading →

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April (Snow) Showers

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Austin

“Do you realize that the next time we see each other, it will be April?” The Devil asked excitedly as he put down his newspaper. As always, my Sunday guest was well-dressed in an impeccably tailored suit.  This week, he’d … Continue reading →

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Flirting With (A Mormon) Disaster

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Austin

I don’t think it’s fair that my desire to find a date might send me to Hell, Modern Philosophers. However, I know that once I publish this post, The Nuns will storm The House on the Hill in anger, Pope … Continue reading →

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Still Shaken

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Austin

I’m still badly shaken by Miss Luna’s passing, Modern Philosophers. I cried all day on Monday, shed more tears yesterday, and have found myself on the verge of breaking down several times today. How could one tiny kitty knock such … Continue reading →

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Pope Bathes In Holy Water For Days After Trump’s Visit

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Austin

Pope Francis was so effected by President Trump’s recent visit to the Vatican that the Pontiff bathed in holy water for several days after the Orange Menace departed. “The Holy Father wanted to ensure that he did not become possessed … Continue reading →

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Lucifer the Magnificent

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Austin

I thought I had seen it all.  Then I walked into the living room of The House on the Hill on Easter Sunday to find the Devil preparing the put on a magic show. Instead of his usual impeccably tailored … Continue reading →

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Is That Jesus In The Easter Bunny Costume?

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Austin

Like most Americans, Modern Philosophers, I don’t listen to much British talk radio.  Not only is the distance a problem, but I also prefer not to be bored to death when I crank up the old wireless. Every once in … Continue reading →

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What Would Jesus Think of Easter?

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Austin

Happy Good Friday, Modern Philosophers! Back in the day, this meant a day off from Catholic school.  In the adult world, however, it was just another $%!##& day at work. Oh well.  Just because there’s a “Good” in the name, … Continue reading →

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