Tag Archives: vacation

Vacation Planning 101(I)

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Austin

I finally find myself on vacation, Modern Philosophers.  Before you pepper me with questions about where I’m going, and requests for postcards from those undisclosed destinations, let me share my Vacation Planning with you. Avoid People At All Costs.  This … Continue reading →

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General Tso: Kitchen Warrior

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Austin

Chinese takeout used to be a regular part of my diet, Modern Philosophers, which probably explains why I run so much. Once the pandemic hit, however, I stopped ordering any food that was not prepared by me in my introvert’s … Continue reading →

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Are My Batteries Rechargeable?

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Austin

I decided to take the day off and have a three day weekend, Modern Philosophers, which means you get to enjoy a bonus Friday blog post. Of course, I couldn’t get away from people before someone inevitably asked if I … Continue reading →

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A Tear In The Vacation Time/Space Continuum

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Austin

Science has never been my strong suit, Modern Philosophers, but I’ve always had this theory that time speeds up whenever I am on vacation. I think it has something to do with a tear in the space/time continuum, but don’t … Continue reading →

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Tearing Up The Road Less Traveled

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Austin

I love waking up to the sound of rain, Modern Philosophers.  It’s especially enjoyable on mornings when I don’t have to get up to go to work. This morning, I pulled on the covers, turned towards the bedroom window, and … Continue reading →

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The End Of Vacation Is Hell

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Austin

“Some people think that Hell is having to live the worst moments of your life over and over again on a continuous loop,” I told The Devil, who I saw an expert who could definitively confirm or debunk this theory. “Which … Continue reading →

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Where In Hell Do You Work?

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Austin

It was a gorgeous Spring Sunday, so they decided to sit out on the front porch of The House on the Hill and soak up some rays. Austin wore his usual toga and a beat up pair of sunglasses that … Continue reading →

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Greetings From Anywhere But Here

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Austin

“I don’t understand why you have to close down the blog while you’re on vacation,” The Devil whined as he followed me from the kitchen into the living room. He was like the best dressed school kid I had ever … Continue reading →

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Grim Reaper To Take Vacation Day On Halloween

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Austin

Even Death gets to take a holiday, Modern Philosophers. According to a statement issued by The All Hallows Society during today’s Halloween Season Festivities in Maine, The Grim Reaper has asked for and been granted a vacation day on Halloween. … Continue reading →

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Dragged Kicking And Screaming Back To Reality

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Austin

I did not want to get out of bed this morning, Modern Philosophers. I woke up before my alarm was set to go off because my internal anxiety clock jolted me from slumber. It was my first day back to … Continue reading →

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