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Tag Archives: social distancing
Close Enough
“Are you sure it’s okay that I sit here?” Holly asked with trepidation as she stood at her end of the bench and waited for his answer. “Yes, Holly, you can sit there,” Aaron replied like he was a bit … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, coronavirus, Covid 19, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing
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The Early Bird Gets The Home Renovation
Holly stifled a yawn before taking an extra large gulp of her coffee. It was a beautiful Autumn morning in Maine, but maybe a little too early for Holly’s liking. As always, the best friends were seated on their favorite … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, flash fiction, home improvements, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Religion, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing, The Silence of the Lambs
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She Cast Him Away
“I watched a movie the other night that made me think of you,” Holly shared and then flashed a sly smile because she knew that would pique Aaron’s interest. It was a gorgeous September morning in Maine, and as always, … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged Cast Away, flash fiction, Helen Hunt, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing, Tom Hanks
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The Great Unwashed
“You will never believe what happened to me yesterday!” Aaron announced pretty much the moment they sat down on their bench that overlooked the Penobscot River. “Do tell!” Holly insisted since she was always up for story time. “Yesterday was … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing
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Diary of an Unused COVID Face Mask
Dear Diary, I don’t understand people. Why am I sitting here in this box when I should be out there on someone’s face? They realize there is a pandemic going on, right? Not only am I simple to use, but … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged coronavirus, COVID, Humor, masks, Modern Philosopher, pandemic, Politics, Sarcasm, satire, social distancing, wear a mask
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No Masking His Frustration
Holly checked out Aaron in her peripheral vision as she sipped her coffee. He was acting stranger than usual, and she was simply working up the strength to address it. She really didn’t want to ruin a perfectly gorgeous Summer … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, coronavirus, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing
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Running A Slight Baby Fever
“Do you want to have kids?” Holly asked nonchalantly from her end of the bench. Aaron, who was sitting on the other end of the same bench, spit out the Snapple that he had just sipped from the bottle. Luckily … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, parenting, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing
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Who Was That Unmasked Man?
Last night, for the first time in fifteen months, I stepped into my local grocery store without a mask, Modern Philosophers! It’s amazing how wildly the pendulum can swing. Grocery shopping went from being an annoying weekly chore to a … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged back to normal, coronavirus, Covid 19, grocery shopping, Humor, masks, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, social distancing
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Stop The Rockets’ Red Glare
“I thought about you last night,” Holly informed him before taking a sip of her coffee to hide her devious smile. She knew such a comment would irk Aaron, but since he was being a little too quiet for her … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, fireworks, flash fiction, Humor, Memorial Day, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing
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Try To See It My Way
It was a beautiful morning in Maine, and perfect weather for an outing along the river walk. It was 70 degrees, there wasn’t a cloud in the sky, and sun was shining brightly. Holly loved this time of year. As … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, dating, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing, Time Travel
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