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Tag Archives: Sarcasm
Benched (For Now)
It was the first Sunday in June and the best friends were not seated on their favorite bench next to the river. That might have had something to do with the cold and rainy weather, but was more likely because … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, Humor, Modern Philosopher, novel, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, writing
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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
Posted in Humor
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
Posted in Humor
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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Easter Bunny To Replace Easter Eggs With IOUs
Here comes Peter Cottontail, Modern Philosophers. He’s hopping down the Bunny Trail, but he’s not bringing his usual assortment of festively colored Easter eggs for children to find. That’s right, folks, even the Easter Bunny has felt the ill effects … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged Easter, Easter Bunny, Easter Eggs, Humor, inflation, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire
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The Apple of My Hawkeye
“You know how I’m always so in the know about pop culture?” Aaron asked after he put the top back on his bottle of Snapple. It was the first Sunday of April, and the best friends were seated on their … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged Alan Alda, best friends, flash fiction, Hawkeye, Humor, Jeremy Renner, Modern Philosopher, pop culture, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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