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Tag Archives: short story
Love Your Fellow Earthling
Aaron and Holly sat across the path from each other on their assigned benches. It was a windy day along the river, so there wasn’t much foot traffic on the black top that separated them. Holly knew the silence wouldn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged acceptance, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Philosophy, Racism, Sarcasm, satire, short story, Star Wars, tolerance
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It’s A Mask, Not A Mustache
Aaron and Holly sat in silence on his front porch. It was his favorite place to hang out, and Holly considered herself lucky that he allowed her to share this sacred location. After all, in the days of COVID Chaos, … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged coronavirus, Covid 19, flash fiction, Humor, mask up, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing, wear a mask
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Keep Your Damn Virus Off My Lawn!
It was a dark and stormy day in Maine, which was perfectly fine with Holly and Aaron since they both loved the rain. They sat on their usual benches one opposite sides of the running path down by the river. … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged coronavirus, Covid 19, flash fiction, Humor, Maine, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing
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But Trump Saved Us From An Alien Invasion
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
Posted in Humor, Politics
Tagged aliens, coronavirus, Covid 19, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, short story, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the galaxy, Trump
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Drag Me Down The Aisle
Aaron and Holly sat across from each other on benches located on either side of the park’s once busy path. It didn’t get as much use anymore, however, because people preferred to stay home and not deal with the pandemic … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love
Tagged coronavirus, flash fiction, Humor, Love, Marriage, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing
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Dirty Money
Trent and Monica cuddled on the couch as they watched TV. There wasn’t anything exciting on, but at least it was something to do when there wasn’t much anyone could do. At least they had each other. A knock on … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged Bank Robbers, coronavirus, Covid 19, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing, stay at home
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Roger The Dodger
He entered the office with some trepidation. The couch was his obvious destination, but he approached it as if he were afraid it might spring up and take a punch at him. The Psychiatrist observed this from her chair without … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged awkward conversations, flash fiction, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, psychiatrist, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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The Other End Of The Tunnel
Sally and Justin walked hand in hand along the path that lined the river. It was an overcast autumn afternoon in Maine, and Sally was bundled up accordingly. Justin, on the other hand, wore a light jacket and his ever … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love
Tagged dating, engagement, flash fiction, Humor, Love, Modern Philosopher, proposal, sarcasm, satire, short story, Time Travel
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Writers Inspiring Writers
One of my favorite things about blogging, Modern Philosophers, is interacting with you. I love when you comment on my posts, and we get to have a little conversation. There’s nothing quite like instant feedback to my writing. What I … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged blog love, blogging, flash fiction, Humor, inspiration, Modern Philosopher, pay it forward, sarcasm, satire, short story, writing
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The Halloween Party
He sat off in the corner, all by himself, on a beat up couch that seemed as forgotten by the homeowners as he wanted to be by the other party guests. He was dressed in a tuxedo and looked quite … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged dating, flash fiction, Halloween, Halloween party, Humor, meet cute, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, short story
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