Tag Archives: running

Off Beat in the Rain

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Austin

The rain had stopped, but the best friends had to wipe off their favorite bench before they could sit down and stare out at the river. Aaron sipped his Snapple while Holly took a long pull on her coffee.  He … Continue reading →

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Running the Reservoir in Reverse

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Austin

On Saturday mornings, I like to sleep in, Modern Philosophers.  I hate to get out of bed because every minute under the covers is a minute I am avoiding my morning run. My love/hate relationship with running goes back decades.  … Continue reading →

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Back on Track

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Austin

I’ve finally decided to get back into the fitness tracker game, Modern Philosophers. After my FitBit died without warning in mid-January, I’ve been without a step tracking device.  And I might have used that lack of a device as an … Continue reading →

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The Naked Wrist

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Austin

It was only a week until Halloween, and Maine’s weather had finally decided to shake out of its funk and become more predictable. Ridiculously out of place sunny and 70 degree days had been replaced today by 40, overcast, and … Continue reading →

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The Landscaping Hunger Games

Posted on June 12, 2021 by Austin

There’s a reason they never arm the writers in movies, Modern Philosophers. They just let them believe that whole “The pen is mightier than the sword!” idea so that writers don’t go out on the battlefield and injure themselves and … Continue reading →

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Free Your Face And Your Legs Will Follow

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Austin

Today was a very important day in Maine, Modern Philosophers. June 5 will go down as the day that I officially switched over to shorts for my morning run.  This is a huge step that those of you who are … Continue reading →

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Did Dorothy Travel To Oz With Three Republicans?

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Austin

I have a lot of interesting Deep Thoughts while I’m running, Modern Philosophers.  They’re mostly limited to the usual suspects… Why do I hating running so much?  Why do I torture myself like this?  Why is that guy in the … Continue reading →

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Can We Drown In A River Of Compromise?

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Austin

I went for a run along the river this morning, Modern Philosophers, even though I really didn’t want to do so. This is nothing new.  Running isn’t one of my favorite activities, but I always convince myself I’m better off … Continue reading →

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Enjoy Your Discount Chocolate

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Austin

It’s February 15th, Modern Philosophers, so I suggest you scramble off to the local grocery store to pick up leftover Valentine’s Day candy at severely discounted prices. Please buy this candy for your own enjoyment.  If you’re buying it for … Continue reading →

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A New Grip On Reality

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Austin

Regular readers of this blog might have noticed the vanishing act I pulled on Tuesday morning, Modern Philosophers. I wrote a post Monday night about receiving my second Coronavirus vaccination.  Then I deleted it about twelve hours later. I wanted … Continue reading →

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