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Tag Archives: short story
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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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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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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Going, Going, Outatime!
“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
Posted in Humor
Tagged Babe Ruth, best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Lou Gehrig, Modern Philosopher, Opening Day, Sarcasm, satire, short story, Time Travel
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Shamrock Shenanigans
“Did you do anything special for St. Patrick’s Day?” Holly asked before she took a long sip of coffee. It was the Sunday after St. Patrick’s Day and the best friends were seated on their favorite bench next to the … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, short story, St. Patrick's Day, The Mandalorian
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Don’t Be A Felix on Oscar Sunday
“So are you excited for the Oscars tonight?” Holly asked before she took a sip of her coffee. It was Academy Awards Sunday and the best friends were seated on their favorite bench, which gave them an excellent view of … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged Academy Awards, best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Oscars, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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Fight the Plower
“Do you ever feel like you’re fighting a battle that you’re never going to win?” Aaron asked glumly as he took a sip of his Snapple. “Do you ever wan to throw in the towel and just give up?” It … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Maine, Modern Philosopher, replationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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