Tag Archives: self improvement

Inner Truths Revealed During Quarantine

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Austin

I don’t know about you, Modern Philosophers, but I’ve learned a lot about myself while being secluded at The House on the Hill over the past month. Apparently, the governor’s stay at home order was also one for personal reflection. … Continue reading →

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Up Early, Out Further

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Austin

I woke up well before my alarm went off this morning, Modern Philosophers.  I could have rolled over, and gotten more sleep, but I decided to go in another direction. Namely, a couple of miles due east of The House … Continue reading →

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Why Do I Keep Running?

Posted on September 16, 2018 by Austin

The other day, someone asked me why I keep running, Modern Philosophers. I immediately realized that was a great philosophical question to tackle on the blog, but I wanted to give it some thought first. The more I pondered the … Continue reading →

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Is 8 Ever Enough?

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Austin

I did something today I’ve never done before, Modern Philosophers. No, I didn’t go on a successful second date.  Very funny, whoever shouted out that one. What I did was run eight miles. I have to confess that even I … Continue reading →

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Seven Miles in Heaven

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Austin

It was a gorgeous summer morning in Maine, Modern Philosophers, so it was the perfect setting for a run and some mind games. The running is self explanatory, but I should probably explain the second part. You see, Modern Philosophers, … Continue reading →

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Miles Before Rain

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Austin

Always the sports fanatic, I have come up with my very own statistical abbreviation associated with running, Modern Philosophers. MBR, which stands for Miles Before Rain. This exciting new statistic came into play this morning, as I contemplated how much … Continue reading →

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Five Months of Fitness

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Austin

It’s September 1, Modern Philosophers, which means it has been five months since I started on my new health and fitness journey. On April 1, this fool got his lazy, overweight butt up off the couch, and decided it was … Continue reading →

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Hitting The Big Five-Oh

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Austin

I hit a major milestone over the weekend, Modern Philosophers. The big Five-Oh. No, I did not turn 50!  How could you even think that?  I’m not that old and my birthday is in January.  You should all have the … Continue reading →

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That New Life Smell

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Austin

It has been a long week of adjustments at The House on the Hill, Modern Philosophers. The most obvious change, of course, being the loss of Miss Luna.  While I am heartbroken and feel like there is a giant hole … Continue reading →

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I’m Too Six-y For My Run

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Austin

To be perfectly honest, Modern Philosophers, this past week totally kicked my ass. Since I’ve been working so hard over the last few months to improve my life and be more positive, I decided to fight back today, rather than … Continue reading →

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