Tag Archives: Summer

The Chickens Laid Fried Eggs

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Austin

After a long, uncomfortable, sweltering week, I have finally emerged from my basement bunker, Modern Philosophers. It was disgustingly hot in Maine this week.  I’d love to go into details about just how hot it was, but this is not … Continue reading →

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When Labor Day Meant Something Different

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Austin

I don’t know about you, Modern Philosophers, but when I was a kid, I hated Labor Day because it meant it was time to go back to school. Sure, I was a little nerd who got straight A’s, but I … 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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Back To The Grind

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Austin

I was not happy when the alarm went off this morning, Modern Philosophers. Not only did it mean that my vacation was over and I had to return to work, but it also roused me from a very cool dream. … Continue reading →

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Do Go Chasing Waterfalls

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Austin

Happy Labor Day, Modern Philosophers! This holiday, which has traditionally marked the end of summer, is actually the last day of my vacation. I’m not looking forward to rejoining the rat race tomorrow, but I definitely took advantage of this … Continue reading →

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Meet Joe Cool(er)

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Austin

In all the excitement about my screenplay news on Tuesday (He Said Yes To The Screenplay), I forgot to tell you about the other life altering event that occurred on the very same day, Modern Philosophers. After fifteen years at … Continue reading →

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Welcome, Summer!

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Austin

Happy First Day of Summer, Modern Philosophers! Not only does that mean today is the longest day of the year, but it also mercifully means that for the next three months, all snow is banned from Maine! I’m not quite … Continue reading →

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Sweaty Trump To Build A Wall Around The Sun

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Austin

Why in the name of Zeus is it so hot in Maine on September 9th, Modern Philosophers? I stepped out of my air conditioned office this evening and into 90 degree heat.  Maybe it’s a sign of End of Days. … Continue reading →

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How To Beat The Heat Without Air Conditioning

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Austin

The last two weeks have been hot, sweaty, humid, and disgusting in Maine, Modern Philosophers. Heat Miser is back and things are not going well at The House on the Hill because the place doesn’t have any air conditioning. So … Continue reading →

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It’s Hot As Hell!

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Austin

“Why in the world don’t you have an air conditioner?” The Devil grumbled as he loosened his tie and undid the top button on his shirt. Of course, he still wore an impeccably tailored three-piece suit and looked like he … Continue reading →

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