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Tag Archives: Sarcasm
Advice I Wish I’d Been Given
One of my good friends turns thirty today, Modern Philosophers. Understandably, she is upset because society has led her to believe that turning thirty is a bad thing. I beg to differ. As she was lamenting hitting this milestone, I … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged advice, growing up, Humor, life, life hacks, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, turning thirty
13 Comments
Chilly Days Are Chili Days
I’m a complicated guy, Modern Philosophers, but I have a very simply cooking philosophy: When it’s chilly, make chili. I’ve had a big pot of chili simmering on the stove all day. The House on the Hill has never smelled … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged chili, Cooking, fall weather, food, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Notre Dame, Sarcasm, satire, Yankees
7 Comments
Episode 2 Is Out Of My Head!
Some people go to exotic locales to relax on their vacations, Modern Philosophers. I sit out on the front porch of The House on the Hill and write like a man possessed. Quite frankly, there are few places I’d rather … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged Humor, life at NYU, life in college, Modern Philosopher, NYU, Sarcasm, satire, television, TV series, writing, writing for TV
9 Comments
Relax…It’s A Holiday
It’s Memorial Day, Modern Philosophers. So many people asked me about my weekend plans, and my answer was very clear: I plan to spend it not working. Because that’s all I really care about on a holiday. I’m just thrilled … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged Ferris Bueller, holiday weekend, Humor, long weekend, making a short film, Memorial Day, Modern Philosopher, relaxing, Sarcasm, satire, writing
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Thawing The Brain Stem
It’s cold, Modern Philosophers. I don’t know why that still surprises me after fifteen years in Maine, but Snow Miser and his icy minions seem to sneak up on my every year. Just a couple of weeks ago, I went … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged dealing with stress, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, money, Philosophy, running, Sarcasm, satire, Snow Miser, winter
3 Comments
How To Date Like An Oscar Contender
The Academy Awards are this weekend, Modern Philosophers, and as a screenwriter, it has always been my dream to win an Oscar. Just like it’s always been my dream to find true love and live happily ever after. I haven’t … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Humor
Tagged dating tips, Hollywood, how to date like a celebrity, Humor, life hacks, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, The Academy Awards, The Oscars
24 Comments
How To Survive Saturday When You’re Single
Valentine’s Day was on Tuesday, Modern Philosophers, and guess what? You survived! That holiday is difficult to get through regardless of your relationship status, so congratulations on making it to the second half of February. “Survive” is word that gets … Continue reading
