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Tag Archives: winter in Maine
My War Against Snow Miser
Who knew, Modern Philosophers, that my greatest weapon in my long running battle with Snow Miser would not be the countless hours of therapy, all the medications prescribed to me during that therapy, or even my trusty snow shovel? Turns … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged batle of wits, Blizzards, Humor, man versus nature, Modern Philosopher, Post Traumatic Snow Disorder, psychology, sarcasm, satire, Snow Miser, winter in Maine
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An Icy 9
‘Twas An Icy 9 Degrees This morn, When I bravely Set out On my Daily run. A saner man Might have Stayed home, Under The covers, Heat cranked, Dreaming of Warmer days. Even The sun Was Wise enough To stay … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Humor, Poetry
Tagged cold weather running, dedication, devotion, Humor, just run, Modern Philosopher, poem, running, sarcasm, satire, winter in Maine
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Snow Miser’s Frigid Kiss
As memories Of Christmas fade, And another year Nears its Inevitable end, My thoughts drift To New Year’s Eve, And how nice It would be To have someone To kiss At midnight. It has been Too long Since I’ve done … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Poetry
Tagged Arctic blast, Humor, Modern Philosopher, New Year's Eve, New Year's kiss, poem, sarcasm, satire, Snow Miser, Subzero Temperatures, winter in Maine
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Icy Balls
Day 178 — Enough of this $%@#! It’s the second week of Spring, and I am driving home in a bizarre Spring Storm with icy balls slamming against my windshield. The roads are icy, everyone is driving slowly, and I’ve … Continue reading
Welcome, Spring!
Day 171 — According to the calendar, today is the first day of Spring! Of course, this is Maine, so we know better, Modern Philosophers. I bundle up in my Winter jacket, walk past humongous piles of snow on the … Continue reading
Snow Miser’s Last Hurrah
Day 165 — I foolishly thought we were done with the worst of Winter. The snow had melted, temperatures had risen into the 50s, and hope was in the air. But Snow Miser would never leave without throwing himself one … Continue reading
Why Winter Dating Is So Difficult
Valentine’s Day is less than a week away, Modern Philosophers, so it’s time for another dating tips post. Lately, people have been asking if I’m trying to date, and I just laugh. I mean, who in their right mind would … Continue reading
Illuminating the Tunnel
Day 123 — When I stepped out into the parking lot at the end of the work day, I had to pause to make sure my eyes weren’t deceiving me. There was still enough daylight lingering to give me a … Continue reading
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