Tag Archives: satire

Please Re-Lease Me

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Austin

“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 →

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That Postcard Moment

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Austin

“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 →

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Walk The Dog

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Austin

“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 →

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The Gilligan Hypothesis

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Austin

“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 →

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Friday Nite (Show) Lights

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Austin

This week, we did the first ever Friday night taping of The Nite Show in Bangor, Modern Philosophers. Usually, Friday nights are reserved for our “on the road” tapings, but given the price of gas and Danny’s outstanding warrants in … Continue reading →

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Please Be Quiet, I’m Plotting

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Austin

“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 →

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Down The Bunny Hole

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Austin

“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 →

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Easter Bunny To Replace Easter Eggs With IOUs

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Austin

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 →

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The Apple of My Hawkeye

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Austin

“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 →

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Going, Going, Outatime!

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Austin

“Opening Day is Thursday.  Are you excited?” Holly asked with a smile that made it clear she was thrilled that baseball was set to return. It was the Sunday before Opening Day and the best friends were seated on their … Continue reading →

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