Tag Archives: shoveling snow

A Snow Angel You Are Not

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Austin

I know the city snow plow driver is just doing his job, Modern Philosophers, but he has to understand that he has positioned himself to be thought of as my archenemy. Sure, the streets need to be cleared, but does … Continue reading →

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Shoveling In The New Year

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Austin

Happy New Year, Modern Philosophers! Regular readers of this blog know that I don’t make a fuss about New Year’s resolutions, or believe that hanging a new calendar means we get a fresh start. Speaking of new calendars, though, I … Continue reading →

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Winning With The Winter Wonderland Workout

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Austin

I was smart enough to take some time off after Christmas this year, Modern Philosophers. I never remember to do it, and I always regret that lapse in my memory when I’m struggling to get out of bed on the … Continue reading →

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Snowy Sundays Are Hell

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Austin

“I see from the paraphernalia in the foyer that you’ve been engaging in your favorite winter activity again,” The Devil taunted with a sly grin when he entered the living room. As always he was sharply dressed in an impeccably … Continue reading →

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Melt My Heart With Christmas Magic

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Austin

I was definitely not in a position to receive guests when I heard an all too familiar voice behind me. “I thought we were going to watch football, drink Snapple, and share merry stories about the holiday season,” The Devil … Continue reading →

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The Snow Came, I Was Not Aroused

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Austin

Another storm has battered Maine, Modern Philosophers, and I find myself neither tattered, nor torn. This blizzard was supposed to be one of Snow Miser’s finest, so they decided last night that the office would be opening late this morning.  … Continue reading →

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In Sickness And In Snow

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Austin

Everyone loves a good David & Goliath story, Modern Philosophers. In this version, I’m David and Winter Storm Goliath will be tackling the role of Goliath. I went to bed early last night, and set my alarm an hour early … Continue reading →

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We’ll Always Have Shoveling…

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Austin

I had resigned myself to another lonely Sunday of shoveling snow from the driveway of The House on the Hill, when Gary the Gargoyle flew down from his perch to join me. “There’s nothing sadder than a guy shoveling snow … Continue reading →

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What If Snow Is Just The Cocaine Of The Gods?

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Austin

As you can probably tell from the title of this post, Modern Philosophers, my Post Traumatic Snow Disorder has been acting up again today. Just look at this photo of me from this morning if you don’t believe me. It’s … Continue reading →

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Ferris Bueller I Am Not

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Austin

Ferris Bueller knew how to spend a day off, Modern Philosophers, while I clearly do not. Rather than spending my Snow Day at a Cubs game, rocking out on a parade float, or impersonating the Sausage King of Chicago, I … Continue reading →

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