Tag Archives: summer vacation

Vacating Reality

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Austin

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 →

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Chicken a la Vacation

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Austin

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 →

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Two Many Cakes?

Posted on August 23, 2019 by Austin

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 →

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Three Day Weekends Are The Bomb

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Austin

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 →

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Waking Up On Vacation

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Austin

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 →

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Last Day of Vacation Blues

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Austin

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 →

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Going Back Is Hell

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Austin

“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 →

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No Pitchforks!

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Austin

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 →

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Thanksgiving in August

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Austin

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 →

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Vacation Domination!

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Austin

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 →

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