Tag Archives: sarcasm

The Windows To My Bankruptcy

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Austin

“You look angry,” Holly pointed out as she watched Aaron sip his Snapple.  “I can see it in your eyes, and the eyes are the windows to the soul.” She smiled.  He did not. It was a beautiful day along … Continue reading →

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Biden’s European Apology Tour A Huge Success

Posted on June 19, 2021 by Austin

The results are in, Modern Philosophers, and President Joe Biden’s recent trip to apologize to European leaders for his predecessor’s behavior has been declared a huge success! Sure, the cover story was that President Biden was traveling to Europe for … Continue reading →

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The $43,000 Question

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Austin

What would you do with $43,000, Modern Philosophers? It’s not a trick question, and there are no wrong answers.  I’m just curious how you would spend that amount of money if you had it. I know it’s an odd amount, … Continue reading →

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What Do Ducks Think?

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Austin

Martha and Mildred were octogenarians and lifelong Mainers, who loved walking along the river whenever the weather allowed. “Look, there’s that cute couple we see every Sunday,” Martha pointed out to her best friend. “They look like they really love … Continue reading →

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No More Resolutions

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Austin

Aaron waited until Holly pulled down her mask and sipped her coffee before he broke the silence. “Before you ask, I will not be participating in whatever ridiculous shenanigans you have planned for New Year’s Eve.” He lowered his mask, … Continue reading →

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But Trump Saved Us From An Alien Invasion

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Austin

Aaron and Holly were practicing proper social distancing on their favorite benches in the park.  Since they were fifteen feet apart, they had their masks off and were enjoying their favorite beverages on a beautiful Sunday morning. “I spent a … Continue reading →

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A Time Machine For Mom

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Austin

I have a peculiar Mother’s Day tradition, Modern Philosophers. I like to spend the day in the garage working on my time machine.  I’ve been building it for years, and not making much progress, but I always set aside time … Continue reading →

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Why Am I So Weird? Part 183

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Austin

Happy Sunday, Modern Philosophers. It’s time, once again, for this blog’s longest running feature, where we take another crack at trying to answer my world’s most challenging Philosophical question: Why am I so weird? Over the many years of this … Continue reading →

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Not My Leap Day!

Posted on February 29, 2020 by Austin

I don’t know about you, Modern Philosophers, but as far as I’m concerned, today is March 1. All the calendars in the world can tell me it’s February 29, but I decline to accept that for personal and philosophical reasons. … Continue reading →

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Coping With The Death Of My Fitbit

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Austin

I’m not very good at dealing with loss, Modern Philosophers.  After years of rooting for the Jets, you’d think I’d be used to it by now, but it still gets to me. Maybe I’m an introvert because if I lock … Continue reading →

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