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Tag Archives: summer vacation
Vacating Reality
It was an overcast Sunday morning along the Penobscot River. For the first time in what seemed like an eternity, the temperature had dipped below 60 degrees. Holly reacted to this temperature change by wearing a wind breaker and ordering … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, summer vacation
6 Comments
Chicken a la Vacation
I’m on vacation, Modern Philosophers. As always, people are asking me what I’m doing for my vacation. Just like I always do, I tell them: “Not going to work”. I have a tendency to select the Creative Introvert’s Vacation Package: … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged chicken Alfredo, Cooking, food, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, running, sarcasm, satire, summer vacation, Yankees
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Two Many Cakes?
I walked into work today expecting the worst, Modern Philosophers. I know it’s Friday, which is usually a favorable day of the week, but it was also my last day of work before vacation. You know how such days often … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged Chocolate Cake, desserts, food, going away party, Humor, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, summer vacation, work
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Three Day Weekends Are The Bomb
Please excuse me, Modern Philosophers, if I’m not using hip, modern lingo properly. After all, I am just a quirky introvert who rarely leaves the safe confines of The House on the Hill. So I don’t rub elbows with trend … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, relaxing, sarcasm, satire, Summer, summer vacation, three day weekend, time off
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Waking Up On Vacation
Not much beats the feeling of waking up and realizing that you are on vacation, Modern Philosophers. Don’t be jealous. I work very hard and I deserve a little time off to rest my brain. Let’s be honest, though. I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, summer vacation, taking a break, television, time off, writing
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Last Day of Vacation Blues
I couldn’t get out of my pajamas this morning, Modern Philosophers. And it wasn’t because I’d suddenly forgotten how to undress myself. Today is the last day of my vacation, and I figured if I never changed out of my … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged back to work, end of vacation, Humor, Labor Day, life, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, screenwriting, summer vacation
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Going Back Is Hell
“Are you excited about going back to work on Tuesday?” The Devil asked, as what only could be described as a devilish grin danced across his handsome face. As always, he was dressed in an impeccably tailored suit and looked … Continue reading
No Pitchforks!
The Devil glared at me defiantly from the doorway to the living room. As always, he was dressed in an impeccably tailored suit, but today, he also wore a frown and had his arms crossed over his chest. He looked … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, short story, summer vacation, Sundays With Satan Short Story Series, The Devil, witty banter
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Thanksgiving in August
Since anything can happen on vacation, Modern Philosophers, I decided to make today Thanksgiving. No, I didn’t dress up as a Pilgrim and watch football all day like I normally do on National Turkey Day, but I did make the … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged Darth Vader, Fitness, food, health, Humor, Modern Philosopher, running, sarcasm, satire, summer vacation, Thanksgiving
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Vacation Domination!
All you need to know right now, Modern Philosophers, is that I am officially on vacation! It’s be a long, trying, heartbreaking, exhausting summer and I need the next ten days to recharge my batteries and feel normal again. Or … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged Friday, holiday, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, no work, sarcasm, satire, summer vacation
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