Tag Archives: weather

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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What The @#$% Happened To Spring?

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Austin

As I listen to gale force winds rattling every window of The House in the Hill in what can only be described as an annoying cacophony of non-silence, just one thought comes to mind, Modern Philosophers: What the @#$% happened … Continue reading →

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Holy $%^&, It’s @#$%^&* Raining!!!

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Austin

You know it’s raining hard, Modern Philosophers, when your loyal Gargoyle has abandoned his usual perch on the roof for the safety of the covered front porch. “I thought you didn’t mind the rain,” I mentioned, totally free of judgment, … Continue reading →

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What I Learned From The Heat Wave

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Austin

The recent heat wave that turned Maine into a sweltering, sweaty desert seems to have finally passed, Modern Philosophers. Those of us who survived the near death experience really should form some Deep Thoughts on why we were chosen to … Continue reading →

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Studies Prove Snow Is The Perfect Inoculation Against Spring Fever

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Austin

One of the most horrible ways to be jarred awake from sleep, Modern Philosophers, is by the sound of the snow plow clearing your street on April 7! A full week into April, and I was out shoveling snow this … Continue reading →

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I’m Dreaming Of A White Easter…

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Austin

It was 63 degrees and sunny when I left work last night, Modern Philosophers. It was so nice that I drove home with the windows down.  If you don’t believe me, check out the photographic evidence supplied on the left. … Continue reading →

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I Advise You To Not Give In To March Madness

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Austin

Dear Modern Philosopher, It’s finally March!  Can you believe we survived Winter and made it to the month when Spring begins? It’s been quite the long haul, I’ve done a lot of shoveling, put on tons of layers, and have … Continue reading →

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A Reminder About The Serious Side Of Winter

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Austin

I will always be the first in line, Modern Philosophers, to use humor as a weapon against anything in life that causes stress, pain, sadness, and anything negative. I definitely believe that laughter is the best medicine, and while I … Continue reading →

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Reporting To You Live From The Heart Of Juno

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Austin

We interrupt this regularly scheduled blog programming to bring you a LIVE weather report from the heart of Winter Storm Juno… Yes, Modern Philosophers, I have dared to go out into the heart of this blizzard to bring you live … Continue reading →

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Showerless Sunday Will Have To Wait

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Austin

I was planning on today being a Showerless Sunday, Modern Philosophers, as I was keen on hanging out at The House on the Hill, doing a little writing, and watching the big football games. However, when the mercury climbed to … Continue reading →

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