Tag Archives: Thanksgiving

Introverted Pilgrim Shenanigans

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Austin

“Why must you be so stubborn?” Holly asked in frustration.  “Why won’t you just come to Thanksgiving dinner at my parents’?” It was the Sunday before Thanksgiving and the best friends were engaged in a heated discussion while seated on … Continue reading →

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Redefining Normal

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Austin

“Did you eat all the stuffing your little heart desired?” Holly asked as she settled in on her end of their usual bench overlooking the river. Aaron returned the cap to his bottle of Snapple, and placed it on the … Continue reading →

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Thankful For What?

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Austin

This couple knocked on my door tonight. They were dressed as Pilgrims.  Full blown first Thanksgiving kind of garb.  The guy had a clipboard, the woman just offered a smile. I’d normally tell strangers to get the hell off my … Continue reading →

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The Vanishing Turkey

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Austin

“What do you mean there ain’t no turkey?  How the hell do you lose a turkey?” Bruno demanded angrily as he stared at the spot on the counter where the turkey should have been. “I don’t know,” Wally replied with … Continue reading →

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More Stuffing For Me

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Austin

“I have to ask you a question,” Holly warned him after taking a long sip of her coffee to warm up on a chilly November morning.  “I think I already know the answer, but I’m going to ask anyway…” Aaron … Continue reading →

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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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Absentee Turkey Cravings

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Austin

“I think I’m suffering from absentee turkey cravings,” Aaron announced from him bench. Before replying, Holly took a long sip of her coffee since it was a decidedly cold and windy day along the river. “I’m not sure what that … 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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Sasquatch Thankful For Trump’s Impeachment Hearings

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Austin

With Thanksgiving so close, Modern Philosophers, people are crawling out of the woodwork, or in this case, hiking out of the North Woods, to share that for which they are thankful. Today, I had an unexpected visitor at The House … Continue reading →

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Rescuers Call Off Search For Missing Thanksgiving Leftovers

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Austin

Sunday, Day 4 I can’t believe this is happening!  I’ve searched everywhere, but they’re gone.  Completely vanished.  As if they weren’t even here in the first place! I’ve torn apart the refrigerator.  I didn’t even know the thing had a … Continue reading →

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