Tag Archives: Thankful

I Wish You A Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Austin

Happy Thanksgiving, Modern Philosophers! I know I usually try to make you laugh on this blog, but every so often, I like to mix it up. After all, the goal of this endeavor is to inspire deep thoughts to accompany … Continue reading →

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Just Be Thankful

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Austin

It really is a very simple concept, Modern Philosophers… Just be thankful! It’s almost ridiculous that we need a holiday to remind us to express our gratitude, but I don’t mind being nudged towards a certain emotion as long as … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving From The House On The Hill

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Austin

Happy Thanksgiving, Modern Philosophers! Yes, that is an actual photo of The House on the Hill, taken this morning after I shoveled snow for over two hours. Don’t worry, there will be posts about that horror show later! Right now, … Continue reading →

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98% Of Americans Are Thankful That They Don’t Know You

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Austin

My friends at the Department Utilizing Statistics & Tables (DUST) have been busy again, Modern Philosophers. This time, they conducted a special phone survey for the Thanksgiving Holiday that you might find very intriguing. In this poll, conducted with 17,146 … Continue reading →

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Kids Campaign To Have Thanksgiving Upgraded To A Gift Giving Holiday

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Austin

Apparently, American children have been saving up their allowances, Modern Philosophers, because those who occupy the kiddie table on Thanksgiving have just hired a powerful D.C. lobby group to campaign on their behalf. Dylan Chatsworth, of the Beltway’s Havisham Group, … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Think Tank: Thanksgiving Edition

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Austin

It’s Black Friday, Modern Philosophers.  I hope you enjoyed Thanksgiving and are having a Happy Hanukkah. I worry that Thanksgiving is getting lost in the Holiday shuffle, so even though it’s Turkey Day plus one, I wanted to make the … Continue reading →

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A Day Of Thanks At The House On The Hill

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Austin

Happy Thanksgiving, Modern Philosophers! People have been asking me all week what my plans are, and I am happy to report that The House on the Hill will be packed today as I host a Thanksgiving Feast for my Otherworldly … Continue reading →

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The Devil Gives His Due

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Austin

It’s Thanksgiving, and guess who decided to pop in unannounced? That’s right, the Devil.  Apparently, the Prince of Darkness doesn’t believe he needs a reservation at The House on the Hill. Since he was here and eating all my pepperoni … Continue reading →

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Challenge Accepted: Why I’m Thankful

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Austin

I was speaking to a colleague about what I should do for a Thanksgiving Day entry on the blog, and she challenged me with: “You’re the creative one.  Figure out something different.” While the Modern Philosopher’s way is to go … Continue reading →

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