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Aaron Shovel Arms
“Why do you keep rubbing your arm?” Holly asked between sips of her coffee. “Did you pitch another complete game last night?” It was the final Sunday of January, which meant it was not baseball season, but that only made … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcam, satire, short story, snow removal
9 Comments
Writing Up A Blizzard
“Are you prepared for the big storm?” Holly asked before taking a sip of her coffee. It was Sunday, a large snowstorm was barreling towards them, but the best friends were calmly seated on their favorite bench next to the … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, Snow Day
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A Person of Higher Interest
“I went to the bank yesterday…” Aaron started to tell his story. It was Sunday and a snowstorm was due to arrive later in the day. While the best friends sat on their favorite bench next to the river, ominous … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged banking, best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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The Resolute Bench
“Happy New Year!” Holly declared as he plopped down on the bench next to Aaron and immediately chugged half of her coffee. It was New Year’s Day and the best friend were seated on their favorite bench next to the … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, New Year's Day, New Year's Resolutions, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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The Undisputed Champions of Texas, Part 45
The mood in the apartment varied depending on where one was. Aspen paced the hardwood floors like she had something on her mind, but didn’t know how to say it or to whom. She finally decided to halt her movements … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged crime, detective, fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, mystery, Sarcasm, satire, serial, short story
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The Blackout Before Christmas
Twas the day before Christmas, Santa comes in one day, And the best friends were meeting, Instead of on Sunday… “What happened last night is all the proof I need that Santa Claus exists,” Aaron declared before chugging half of … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged blackout, Christmas, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Santa Claus, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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Oh By Gosh By Golly
“I have a fun suggestion for the holiday season, but I need you to keep an open mind,” Holly instructed. It was the Sunday before Christmas. It had been snowing one and off since Friday afternoon, so the best friends … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged best friends, Christmas, flash fiction, Humor, Mistletoe and Holly, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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The Undisputed Champions of Texas, Part 44
Miles Fitzpatrick stood up and flashed his brightest practiced smile when Wally barged unannounced into his office again. “Twice in one day, Officer Wainwright. People are going to talk. Of course, they’re already talking about me. What I meant is … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged crime, detective, Humor, Modern Philosopher, mystery, Sarcasm, satire, serial, short story
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The Undisputed Champions of Texas, Part 43
Captain Hamel was usually uncomfortable having so many people in his office. It wasn’t that he was afraid of being outnumbered. After all, he was the big dog in this pound. Having four visitors generally meant there was a problem … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged crime, detective, Humor, Modern Philosopher, mystery, Sarcasm, satire, serial, short story, terrorism
11 Comments
Does Santa’s Sleigh Have A Weight Limit?
“I’ve set the radio at work to the station that plays non-stop Christmas songs,” Aaron revealed after taking a sip of his Snapple. “I’ve got to tell you…not all of them are classics.” It was the first Sunday of December … Continue reading